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Intro. The final flash of the battle against Heathcliff faded, leaving Kirito and Asuna exhausted but victorious. They hoped to return to the real world, to their bodies in the hospital, but instead, a blinding light enveloped them. When they were able to see again, they found themselves in a completely unfamiliar place. "where are we?" Asuna asked, looking around. They were in a dense forest, with gigantic trees blocking the sunlight. The air was crisp and humid, and the sound of unknown creatures echoed in the distance. Kirito activated his interface, but found no connection to the ODS system. "This is not a game" , Kirito said, frowning. "There's no interface, there's no menu. We are in a real place." Asuna touched the hilt of her sword, Lambent Light, which inexplicably

A new world

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