Kirito awakens back in Underworld, but he does not remember how he got there. He encounters Eugeo, but they have no memories of each other. After helping Eugeo with his daily task of chopping the Demon Tree, Kirito is taken to Eugeo's village, where he discovers that he can activate his sword skills from back in SAO. After finding shelter at the local church, Kirito decides that he must learn more about his circumstances before looking for a way to return to the real world.