Return of the Beast Lord

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## How to Play

* When you play Time-Limited events, you can get event points.
* Collect event points and get Event-Exclusive Equipments!
* Furthermore, these Limited Equipments also appear in treasure boxes at the end of a quest, and can also be dropped by the Boss Monster at a very low rate.
* Collect Equipments with the same name and upgrade them to 4 Stars!

## Strategy

* The higher level of quest you play, the more event points and items from treasure box you get!
* The higher rank you get, the more event points (2x Event Points at S), and better items from treasure boxes you get!

Here is a video on how you can clear the EX Stage with Full Health.

## Attention

* To play this event, you must have to complete Quest 3-10
* You can find this event from "Quest">"Extra Quest"

## Event Schedules (Note that time may differ according to your server)

1/25/2017 (Wednesday) 06:00 ~ 2/6/2016 (Monday) 05:59 (UTC)

## Quest Details

(Insert all Stages + Stories, Difficulty Levels, EXP earned, Rare Drops and their corresponding rarity at the various stages)

### Story 1: A Strange Campaign Quest

Kirito: Argo? What's up?
Argo: I heard 'bout this weird campaign quest. Wanna check it out fer me?
Kirito: What sort of quest? Actually, wait. Why do I have to do it?
Argo: Well the thing is, this quest's made fer two.
And as ya know, I'm an info broker. I don't play well with others.
I'd rather not have to party up. Ya get me?
Kirito: You do realize that I'm a solo player too, right?
Argo: Wow, lookie here! Yer still tryin' ta play it cool, huh? Why not just ask Asu, eh?
Kirito: O-Oh, uh...we did party once or twice, but she's the Knights of the Blood Oath's vice commander now.
She doesn't have time for anything except beating this game.
Argo: Ya really believe that?
Kirito: Huh...? What are you getting at?
Argo:
I'm sayin' that she'll do any quest or anythin', period. Long as yer doin' the askin', anyway.
Kirito: No way, where'd you get that idea?
Argo: Forget it, c;ueless. I've got a better reason fer ya. The quest's boss is Floor1's biggest baddie.
Yup, that's right. None other than an uber-buffed Illfang the Kobold Lord.
Kirito: Illfang, huh...?
Argo: Asu and ya were there when he went down, so I thought ya'd be perfect fer this particular quest.
Ya get why I asked ya now?
Kirito: Yeah, now it's making some sense. Well, I assume Asuna will say no, but I'll ask anyway.
But first, give me some more info on this quest, okay?
 Transcript by Thebug4612

### **Quest 2:** Gathering Boar Skins

Kirito: Whoa... You actually came!
Asuna: You invited me!
Kirito: Y-Yeah, but I assumed you were too busy with your guild...
Asuna: Well, I am, but... Um, if Argo's asking, I can't say no!
So anyway, what's this quest you want me to help out on?
Kirito: The quest right... It's a multi-stage affair. Looks to be fairly bulky.
It's actually pretty similar to what we have to do to unlocks a floor's boss.
We'll have to do a bunch of smaller events first.
That'll cause the Floor 66 event boss to appear.
Asuna: Okay, sure. But why are we bothering with this quest at all?
Argo wouldn't have us doing some pointless side quest, right? There's got to be more to this.
Kirito: Yeah, about that... Apparently this quest just appeared on a floor we've already beaten.
Asuna: Wait, that's it? A new quest on a finished floor? Isn't that pretty normal?
Kirito: It's not uncommon for quests to trigger events on other floors, but this is different.
It's likely that it's a completely new quest. According to Argo,
having a totally new quest pop up on a finished floor is almost unprecedented.
If SAO's GM, Kayaba, is still tinkering with things,
then I'm sure Argo's dying for intel about it. Why would he release new content now?
Asuna: Hmm, good point... You're right. It does sound suspicious.
Okay then! Let's go check it out.
Kirito: Yeah, let's do it.
(After completing the quest)
Asuna: That was an easy one.
Kirito: Yeah. On to the next one!
According to the quest info...
Next we have to find...this mob. Then we have to get this item...
Asuna: Hmm? A mob?
Kirito: Yeah. The quest's showing me an image of it in my window.
(Asuna gets closer to Kirito)
Asuna: What sort of mob? Let me see!
Kirito: Ah! You don't have to squeeze in next to me here! I'll make it visible, just hold up!
(Asuna backs up)
Asuna: Hmm... Hey! Why's your face all red?!
You weren't thinking of anything naughty, were you?!
Kirito: Nope! No naughtiness here, nuh-uh!
Asuna: Really now...
Kirito: H-Hey, look! This is the monster!
Asuna: Hmm... I've never seen anything like this before... It looks like a tiny dragon...
Kirito: A tiny dragon... Hmm...
Come to think of it, I have a friend whose sort of an expert on the subject. I'll ask about it.
Asuna: An expert...on dragons? Is he a dragon nerd or something?
Kirito: No, not really. She's a beast tamer.
She's actually got a little dragon of her own. At the very least, she knows more about them than me.
Asuna: She...? I...see. Sure. Ask her if she knows anything.
Kirito: Will do!

### **Quest 3:** Searching for Silica

Kirito: Silica, over here!
Silica: Kirito! It's been a while!
Kirito: It has! Sorry for messaging you out of the blue like that.
Pina: Chirp!
Kirito: Hey, Pina, nice to see you too!
Silica: I think she's glad to see you! You did save her life, after all!
Kirito: Ha ha, that's good to hear. So, Silica, there was something I wanted to ask you.
Silica: Sure!! I don't know if I can help, but...a-ask away. What's on your mind Kirito?
Kirito: You see, there's this campaign quest.
You can only do it if you have a partner, and-
Silica: A p-partner? You mean, like, just two people? Alone?
Kirito: Um, yeah. Is something the matter?
Silica: N-No! Not at all!
Kirito: Anyway, have you heard of a player named Asuna? She's vice commander of the Knights of the Blood Oath.
She's on the Assault Team, and she's pretty famous. I'm doing the quest with her.
Silica: Wh-? O-Oh! Oh... Th-That makes sense, I guess...
(Aww, rats)
Kirito: Huh? Did you say something?\
Silica: Ah, nope! Not a word! So, what was your question?
Kirito: Oh, I almost forgot! So there's this dragon...

### Story 4: A Little Dragon's Feather

Kirito: I see... Well, if you've never heard of it, that must mean it's really rare
Silica: Th-That's not true! I really don't know anything...
Compared to someone on the Assault Team, I mean. I'm nowhere near as smart or skilled as they are...
Pina: Chirp...
Silica: Pina, are you trying to console me? Thank you...
Pina: Chirp chirp!
Silica: Oh...now that i think about it...
Kirito: Hmm? What is it?
Silica: I went to a beast tamer meetup the other day...
Kirito: Wait, what's that? Like a guild?
Silica: No, we haven't formed one yet.
But the person who organized the event was saying that they'd like to make one at some point.
I just thought that one of the other beast tamers I met there might know something.
Kirito: That's a great idea, Silica! Can you do me a favor and ask around?
 Transcript by Thebug4612

### **Quest 4:** To The Little Dragon's Nest

Kirito: According to a beast tamer who's run into that monster before,
that little dragon monster appears somewhere deep in this dungeon
My friend really came through for us, didn't she, Asuna?
Asuna: Hrmm...!
Kirito: H-Hey, why are you glaring at me like that?!
Asuna: Nooo reason. Nope. I'm not glaring at all...HMPH!
So why didn't you just take you FRIEND on a fun romp through this dungeon instead of me, huh?
Kirito: Hey, what's got your feathers all ruffled?
We already accepted this quest together, right? I can't just go back and do it all over again.
Asuna: So that's your only reason, huh?! In that case, you should've just quit and started over!
Kirito: What? Seriously, what's up? Why are you so upset?
Asuna: I'M NOT UPSET!
(Asuna storms off)
Kirito: H-Hey! Where are you going?! There are monsters around here!
(After completing the quest)
Kirito: I'm glad we found the item we needed.
Asuna: Yeah, and I'm really glad we didn't have to hurt the little dragon too.
Kirito: I know what you mean. I'd feel bad if I hurt something so similar to Pina.
Asuna: It just dropped the feathers we needed the moment we found it.
Wait... Who's Pina?
Kirito: Huh?
Oh, that's right. You've never met. She's my beast tamer friend's pet.
Asuna: Hmph, is that so? Oh, I get it now.
Kirito: Heeey, look! We unlocked the next part of the quest! Let's see... We use the wing to make an item...
Asuna: If we need to make something, we'll need an NPC blacksmith or someone with the smithing skill.
Kirito: In that case, I think our best bet is to ask Liz for help.
Asuna: I second that. Let me message her now.
Kirito: Thanks, Asuna.

### Story 6: Crafting the Draconic Dagger

Kirito: Hey, Liz, it's been a while... Actually, not that long, right?
Liz: Ah ha ha, yeah! I had a great time with you back on good ol' Floor 55!
Asuna: O-Oh yeah, that's right... \*sigh\*
Liz: Whoa whoa whoa, Asuna! What's with the uber sigh attack? I told you I got your back, right?
Asuna: I know, but... I'm getting kinda worried here...
Liz: Worried about what?
Asuna: I mean, this dummy here is a total introverted blockhead,
but he somehow keeps meeting all these other girls. Where does he find them?
Kirito: Umm, hate to interrupt, but what are you two whispering about?
Liz: Hey! None of your buisness! Shoo! Go sit in the corner!
Asuna: Yeah! Shoo, go away!
Kirito: Yeesh... Fine.
So back to the topic at hand, we need you to make us a throwing knife out of this feather.
Liz: Yuppity yup, no problem! You have everything else I need, right?
Asuna: Of course, right here.
Liz: Yeaaah, this thing. If I recall, this feather makes a dagger with a bonus against a specific monster.
Asuna: That seems to be the case.
Liz: So one of you has the throwing skill, right?
Kirito: No, actually. But this is a key item for weakening the monster's defences. We don't need the skill.
Liz: Ah, I get it! Like "Use the Sphere of Light, young warriors! Only it can over come the demon's magic!"
Kirito: Ha ha, yeah! Exactly like that!
Liz: Okay, let me grab my hammer and give it a go!

### **Quest 7:** Finding the Quest Boss

Liz: Here you go! One dagger as ordered!
Asuna: Thanks, Liz!
Kirito: Alright, we've got the Draconic Dagger! And, as expected here's new info on what to do next.
Oh, awesome! We finally know where the boss is!
Asuna: So we're almost done with the quest.
The boss is a stronger version of Floor 1's boss, right?
Kirito: That's right Illfang the Kobold Lord. I would've been happy never to see his ugly face again.
Asuna: I'm with you there. That first boss we fought... A lot happened back then.
Kirito: We paid a heavy price for that victory.
Diavel was destined to be the leader of the Assault Team, and we lost him...
Asuna: The past won't repeat itself this time. We've changed.
Our levels are higher now, and we're stronger. Buffed or not, we can take him.
Kirito: Yeah. You're right! We'll give him an epic smackdown! And the first hit's for Diavel
Asuna: Yeah!
Liz: Heh, you two really get along well, huh? Looks like I got nothing to worry about.
Asuna: L-Liz! What are you saying?! Stop it!
Kirito: Huh...?

### **Quest 8:** Return of the Beast Lord

Asuna: There it is, Kirito! The Kobold Lord!
Kirito: I see it!
Wait... What?
Asuna: H-hey! What are you doing?
Kirito: Umm, it's just that... Well...
Asuna: Stop wasting time! Here he comes!
Kirito: But...
Asuna: What do you mean, "but"?! We don't have time for this!
(Asuna moves close to Kirito)
Asuna: Let me see your window! I'll do it myself!
Kirito: Ah! Y-You're definitely invading my comfort zone here...
Asuna: Oh, shut up about your comfort zone! Move over!
...Wait, what! What is this? Why is the Draconic Dagger locked?
Kirito: B-Beats me... But I can't equip it...
Asuna: B-But why?!
Kirito: **No! Asuna! Look out!**
(Illfang attacks Asuna)
Asuna: **Ahhh!**
Kirito: urk! Illfang snuck up on us while we were messing around with menus!
Wait, what? Alright! I can equip the dagger!
Asuna: Wait... WHAT?!
Kirito: I guess it was programmed so you can't equip it until the battle starts!
Asuna: Why in the world would they program in something so idiotic!
Kirito: I guess they wanted us to know how tough this guy was first! It's pretty common in games like this!
Asuna: You're kidding me! I'm gonna kill the person who designed that!
Kirito: Alright, it's equipped!
**Haaaaaaaah!**
(Kirito slashes Illfang with the dagger)
Asuna: You got him!
Kirito: That's a howl of pain if I ever heard one...
What?! He's running!
Asuna: After him!
(After completing quest)
Kirito: That's the last we'll ever see of Illfang. I think the quest's over.
Asuna: Phew... We did it.
Kirito: Yeah. I really panicked for a moment when I couldn't use that dagger.
Asuna: Seriously! What was up with that?! Kayaba designed this, didn't her?!
He's probably laughing at us right now! Does he think it's funny if we dir?!
Kirito: Well, it was likely Kayaba... But whatever other reasons he had, he really put his heart into it.
Asuna: Huh? What are you talking about?
Kirito: A lot of effort was put into designing this quest. If we took the shortest route to winning,
I bet the designer would be sad we didn't really enjoy it.
Asuna: He'd be...sad?
Kirito: What if you spent hours making a nice meal, and then someone just wolfed it donw without tasting it?
You'd be really upset, right?
Asuna: Well, yeah... I guess...
Kirito: That's why I kind of get why we couldn't just equip the dagger and kill right off the bat.
Asuna: Kirito...
Kirito: Be that as it may, it also shows a complete lack of empathy. We could've died back there!
Asuna: E-Exactly!
Kirito: So, shall we head back? Oh yeah! I've got to message Argo!
Asuna: Yeah. Let's give her the full report.

### Story 9: A Familiar Pair

Kirito: One campaign quest complete. Cue the victory fanfare!
Asuna: But despite how tough it was, the reward wasn't anything special at all.
We didn't learn anything either.
Argo: Hmm, that's pretty lame... It smelled fishy, so my Argo alert was blarin' like crazy...
Maybe I was worryin' too much 'bout nothin'?
Kirito: No, I think your instincts were on the money. We should check out any similar quests in the future.
Even if it's unrelated to beating the game, the truth is we still got to explore something new.
Asuna: Yeah, I agree. We found an area in a previously completed floor that no one had been to yet.
Having an excuse to there and see it, well, it was fun...
And there still might be some sort of important info, item, or quest lurking around in there.
Kirito: Besides, we had to try it. After all if Argo says it's worth checking out, it's worth checking out.
Argo: Aww, ya guys! Yer so sweet! Thanks, kiddos! 'sides... Ahem, hey, Asu...
Asuna: Yes? Why are we whispering all of a sudden...?
Argo: Ya got ta spend a nice, looong time with Kii-boy, huh? Have fun?
Asuna: Ahh!!! A-Argo! N-No! It's not like that!
Kirito: Hey, no fair! Let me in here! What're we talking about?
Asuna: You! Go away, NOW! You'll never know! NEVER!
Argo: Nehehe!
Aww, don't pout, Kii-boy! One day I'm sure ya'll figure it out.
Kirito: Figure what out...?
Asuna: YOU WILL FIGURE NOTHING OUT!

## Titles

### Return of the Beast Lord

* Complete Quest 8: Return of the Beast Lord

### Midnight Beater

* Complete Quest 12: Return of the Beast Lord (EX)

## Event Rewards

* 50 Event Points: HP Shard x 20
* 100 Event Points: MP Shard x 20
* 150 Event Points: EXP Potion x 5
* 200 Event Points: Memory Diamond x 5
* 250 Event Points: Defense Shard x 20
* 300 Event Points: Critical Shard x 20
* 400 Event Points: Skill Shard x 20
* 500 Event Points: Memory Diamond x 5
* 600 Event Points: Mithril Sabre R2
* 700 Event Points: Annealed Rapier R2
* 800 Event Points: Col x 50000
* 900 Event Points: Coat of Midnight R2
* 1000 Event Points: Memory Diamond x 5
* 1250 Event Points: Lv. 70 Decryption Key x 1
* 1500 Event Points: Diamond Earrings R2
* 1750 Event Points: Lv. 80 Decryption Key x 1
* 2000 Event Points: Memory Diamond x 5
* 2250 Event Points: Col x 50000
* 2500 Event Points: Mithril Sabre R2
* 2750 Event Points: HP Crystal x 10
* 3000 Event Points: Annealed Rapier R2
* 3250 Event Points: MP Crystal x 10
* 3500 Event Points: Attack Crystal x 10
* 3750 Event Points: Coat of Midnight R2
* 4000 Event Points: Defense Crystal x 10
* 4250 Event Points: Critical Crystal x 10
* 4500 Event Points: Diamond Earrings R2
* 4750 Event Points: Skill Crystal x 10
* 5000 Event Points: Memory Diamond x 5
* 5500 Event Points: Col x 50000
* 6000 Event Points: EXP Hi-Potion x 5
* 6500 Event Points: Mithril Sabre R2
* 7000 Event Points: Lv. 70 Decryption Key x 1
* 7500 Event Points: Annealed Rapier R2
* 8000 Event Points: Lv. 80 Decryption Key x 1
* 8500 Event Points: Memory Diamond x 5
* 9000 Event Points: Coat of Midnight R2
* 9500 Event Points: Col x 100000
* 10000 Event Points: Diamond Earrings R2
* 10500 Event Points: Holy Skill Crystal x 5
* 11000 Event Points: Col x 100000
* 11500 Event Points: Holy HP Crystal x 5
* 12000 Event Points: Holy MP Crystal x 5
* 12500 Event Points: Holy Critical Crystal x 5
* 13000 Event Points: Memory Diamond x 5
* 13500 Event Points: Col x 200000
* 14000 Event Points: Holy Defense Crystal x 5
* 14500 Event Points: Holy Attack Crystal x 5
* 15000 Event Points: Mithril Sabre R3
* 16000 Event Points: Memory Diamond x 5
* 17000 Event Points: MP Shard x 20
* 18000 Event Points: Annealed Rapier R3
* 19000 Event Points: Attack Shard x 20
* 20000 Event Points: Memory Diamond x 5
* 21000 Event Points: Col x 200000
* 22000 Event Points: Coat of Midnight R3
* 23000 Event Points: Critical Shard x 20
* 24000 Event Points: Memory Diamond x 5
* 25000 Event Points: Skill Shard x 20
* 26000 Event Points: Diamond Earrings R2
* 27000 Event Points: Col x 500000
* 28000 Event Points: Defense Shard x 20
* 29000 Event Points: HP Shard x 20
* 30000 Event Points: Memory Diamond x 5

## Notable Drops

* Coat of Midnight
* Mithril Sabre
* Annealed Rapier
* Diamond Earrings

## Additional Notes

* This is the very first limited timed-event released since the official launch