Leafa leads Kirito to the World Tree, which stands in the center of ALfheim.
But when they try to depart Sylvain, a member of Leafa’s party, Sigurd, stands in their way. Annoyed by this, Leafa announces that Kirito is her new partner.
Meanwhile, trapped at the top of the World Tree, Asuna, not knowing weather Kirito is dead or alive, is filled with anxiety and fear…