Realizing that many other players are now hunting for the sword, Kirito assembles a seven-person party to claim it first. The group includes: (Spriggan) Asuna (Undine) Leafa (Sylph) Silica (Cait Sith) Lisbeth (Leprechaun) Klein (Salamander)
: The episode highlights Shino (Sinon) adjusting to ALO, trading her sniper rifle for a long-range bow to maintain her combat style. Sword Art Online II Episode 15
: Thrym promised Excalibur to players who help him slaughter the beast-class monsters, but he intends to give them a fake sword. Realizing that many other players are now hunting
, titled " The Queen of the Lake ," marks the beginning of the Calibur arc . This episode transitions the series from the dark, high-stakes Gun Gale Online (GGO) arc into a lighter, fantasy-focused adventure within ALfheim Online (ALO) . Plot Overview , titled " The Queen of the Lake