Sword Art Online Progressive, Vol. 2 (manga) - SWORD ART ONLINE PROGRESSIVE GN

Marc Notes: Translated from the Japanese.; The party is shaken when their leader, Diavel, is struck down by the boss of the very first floor. At such an early stage, Asuna and her teammates are confronted for the first time with the cruel reality of their situation: 'Sword Art Online' is no mere game - death here is final. Their commander lost, the remaining fighters begin to lose heart and plan their retreat. But the fight must go on if they are to escape this game world. And in his dying moments, Diavel managed to convey his appointment for the next commander - Kirito!. Biographical Note: Kiseki Himura is the artist behind the manga adaptation of S"word Art Online: Progressive." Reki Kawahara is an award winning author best known for his light novel series, "Sword Art Online" and "Accel World."