The lead investigators who begin to develop their working relationship during this arc.
A witness and former member of the Golden Apple guild who provides background on the guild's tragic history. 5 : A Crime Within the Walls
Deaths in towns (Safe Zones) are theoretically impossible due to the "Anti-Criminal Code" unless a player accepts a duel. Since Kains did not appear to be in a duel, the duo investigates how he was killed. The lead investigators who begin to develop their
While Kirito and Asuna are taking a break in a town on the 57th Floor, they witness a player named Kains hanging from a window, pierced by a black spear, before his avatar shatters. Since Kains did not appear to be in
" A Crime Within the Walls " is the of the anime series Sword Art Online (SAO). It kicks off a two-part murder mystery arc where Kirito and Asuna investigate a seemingly impossible death occurring inside a "Safe Zone". Plot Summary
Griselda’s husband, whose motives regarding a rare ring item drop become central to the mystery's resolution in the following episode. Guide to Watching
This arc explores "system loopholes" within the VRMMORPG world and the psychological toll of being trapped in a life-or-death game.