While Asuna, Leafa, Silica and Lisbeth were doing their homework in Kirito and Asuna's Log House on the 22nd Floor of New Aincrad, Lisbeth informed Asuna of a player known as Absolute Sword who was challenging players on the 24th Floor, while offering an 11-hit Original Sword Skill as a reward.

Asuna: Hold up, Liz. This Zekken is a girl!

Lizbeth: Huh? Didn't I mention that?

Asuna: No, you didn't!

Yuuki: Um... Anybody want to take me on next?