As a beta tester of Sword Art Online, Kirito knew the game better than anyone. And so when all the players in the game were suddenly locked in, unable to exit, he was already two steps ahead—setting out on his own despite the backlash he got from others.

Leveling up was rather easy for Kirito, shooting to the highest rank before anyone knew it.

And yet, he was so painfully hungry. He had saved his earnings for new equipment—standing outside a bakery with a sigh.