Books by Reki Kawahara

The Taboo Index and the Law of Power have both been breached by a singlemurder. The shadowy culprit's intentions are clear as day: the human realm andthe dark territory must go to war again. With the help of Iskahn, commander ofthe Dark Army, Kirito seeks to bring the criminal to justice. But as theyconduct an investigation with Asuna's help, disaster strikes again! Ronie andTiese have been poisoned!

After three-hundred years of turmoil, a new era begins for the Underworld.A lost child of Vecta, who seemed to appear out of nowhere, has defeated theDark God and cemented peace for all the realm. But at the hear of human lands,atop Central Cathedral, Ronie Arabel, newly promoted to Integrity Knightapprentice, receives foreboding words from Kirito."War will come again."

"First published in Japan in 2018 by Kadokawa Corporation, Tokyo."--title page verso.

Kirito's chance encounter with Eolyne, a man with the same eyes and voiceas hisdeceased friend, shakes him to the core. But with the possibility ofan interworld warbreaking out in the Underworld growing higher by the day,Kirito has no time to besentimental. Meanwhile, the decisive battle againstMutasina of the Virtual ResearchSociety looms, and she's used her powers toforce a battalion of one hundred magesunder her command. Can Kirito andcompany devise a strategy to defy theiroverwhelming disadvantage in time, orwill it all be for naught?

In the world of Unital Ring, the foreboding presence that has been targeting the party finally makes itself known! Elsewhere, a reunion with Seijirou Kikuoka leads Kirito, Asuna, and Alice back to the Underworld, where two-hundred years have passed since the great war. There, they meet descendants of Ronie and Tiese, as well as the new leader of the Integrity Knights. But something about this man seems all too familiar...A certain glint in his eyes reminiscent of someone dearly departed...

Haruyuki and company triumph over Sun God Inti, only to find that moredespairawaits. The God of The End, Tezcatolipica, appears and declares thatheΓÇÖll put an end toAccel World (?????) once and for all. Meanwhile,the battle against White Cosmosand his Legion of White also enters itsendgame. As the Burst Linkers fall one by one totheir most powerful foes,Haruyuki makes his most impactful decision yet...

The moment Kirito, Asuno, and Alice were dragged into the mysterious VRMMOΓÇ£UnitalRing,ΓÇ¥ Shinon was also thrust into the online world.After numerous setbacks, she findsherself without friends or equipment, andonly a few ΓÇ£Thirst PointsΓÇ¥ left to her name.Backed against awall, sheΓÇÖll need to defeat a terrifying boss monster tosurvive.Meanwhile, KiritoΓÇÖs group splits in order to both search forShinon and defend theirhome, unaware that a mysterious assailant lies inwait...

At long last, Haruyuki and the others have exposed the White Legion as thevillains they've always been! Sadly, their celebration is short-lived. Kuroyukihime and the other Kings soon find themselves in a deadly trap laid byWhite Cosmos herself! And to save them, Haruyuki will have to face his toughestopponent yet: the Sun Goddess, Inti...

"First published in Japan in 2017 by Kadokawa Corporation, Tokyo"--Colophon.

Asuna attempts to defend Kirito from the Army of Darkness in this addition to the prose manga series.

As the showdown with theWhite Legion, Oscillatory Universe, looms in the distance the Red and BlackLegion schedule yet another meeting the only way they know how--with a battle!Haruyuki is dumbstruck when faced by the full might of of a Legion that tripleshis own in size, but the biggest surprise is yet to come...

Critter has successfully created a gateway for the masses that has bolstered the forces of the army of darkness by over 50,000 people. But all is not lost! Two new deities of the Underworld will descend to lend their aid to Asuna: The Blazing White Solus and the Earthmother Terraria.

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Fifty-thousand troops ledby Gabriel Miller, aka Emperor Vecta, the God of Darkness prepare to invade thehuman lands defended by Bercouli and his army of five thousand. Kirito, stillout of commission, is left in the care of Ronie and Tiese. Chancellor of thedark mages guild Dee Eye Ell also threatens to vanquish the army by launching alarge-scale magical attack of her own. And in the midst of chaos, the one whoappears to turn the tide of battle is none other than...Asuna?!

After finishing the fight with the Acceleration Research Society,Kuroyukihime and the other members of Nega Nebulous have finally found theresolve to face the White Legion, Oscillatory Universe!In preparation tochallenge White Cosmos, they know that a peace treaty with the Green Legion issomething they must have. In order to hold talks with the Green Legion's Leader,Green Grande, Haruyuki heads toward their home base located in Shibuya, but theone lying in wait for him there is...Kuroyukihime in a swimsuit?!?

In the wake of the culture festival, a new challengeawaits Haruyuki in the fifteenth volume of the light novel series from acclaimedauthor Reki Kawahara!

After receiving thearchangel Metron''s blessing, Haruyuki sets off with Takumu, Chiyuri, and BloodLeopard still determined to fulfill his vow to save Nico from imprisonment. Whenthey charge into the Acceleration Research Society''s main base, they overcomeseveral obstacles and eventually face off against Black Vise and Argon Array!But the moment they think the true fight is beginning, a mysterious red lightdescends, heralding the birth of Disaster Armor Mk. 2!!

Umesato Junior HighSchool''s culture festival has been a huge success with all the girls thatHaruyuki invited in attendance, much to the chagrin of Kuroyukihime. Thefireworks were an especially nice touch, though not everyone is simply contentwith enjoying themselves. Magenta Scissor''s scheme to implant an ISS kitparasite into Ash Roller''s gear has succeeded. Haruyuki''s only hope is a daringplan to break Aqua Current out of captivity but can he do that when he''sthreatened by Seiryu''s Level Drain?!