Yulier/Synopsis

#### Pre-Episode 10

On November 6, 2022, Yulier got her hands on a NerveGear and a copy of Sword Art Online, a VRMMO set in a multifloored castle in the sky called Aincrad. She logged into SAO and was trapped in the game along with 10,000 other players. After getting trapped in the death game, she joined a Guild called the Aincrad Liberation Front.

At some point, the ALF was thrown into infighting after a series of devastating losses. As a result, a player named Kibaou began amassing power at a frightening pace. Because no one took Kibaou seriously prior to this, his rise to power caught everyone off guard. While most weren't strong enough to face Kibaou, a player named as Thinker bravely stood up to his tyranny and pleaded for an end to the fighting. Due to his bravery, Yulier became infatuated with him and began to have perverted thoughts about him, joining his side in the conflicts as a result.

#### Episode 10

Eventually, it seemed like Thinker was getting through to the tyrant, as Kibaou arranged to have a peace talk with Thinker, telling Thinker not to bring any weapons or items. However, the location of the peace talk was in a Secret Dungeon on Floor 1 under the ALF's headquarters, where Kibaou left Thinker to die. After finding out what had happened, Yulier became desperate and started looking for anyone who could rescue him.

On October 31, 2024, Yulier heard that two of the game's strongest players, Kirito and Asuna, were in the Floor 1 Town of Beginnings and rushed to ask for their help. Once she finds Kirito and Asuna, who were in the local orphanage, she asks for their assistance. At first, Sasha, the orphanage's owner, welcomes Yulier, but Kirito steals her thunder, telling Yulier that he and Asuna are the new owners. Though caught off guard by Kirito's claim, Sasha tries to be hospitable for the new unexpected guest by making some tea and leads everyone into a meeting room. Yulier compliments Kirito on his orphanage, to which Sasha tries to explain that Kirito and Asuna don't actually own it, but the two keep interrupting her, ignoring her and claiming her accomplishments as their own.

Asuna then asks Yulier why she needs their help, to which Yulier explains her Guild's infighting and Thinker's bravery. However, her tales of Thinker's exploits are slightly undermined by the fact that Yulier keeps slipping her perverted ramblings into her sentences. She then tells them about how Kibaou trapped Thinker in the Dungeon. Asuna asks why he doesn't just use a Teleport Crystal to get out, to which Yulier explains that Kibaou told Thinker not to bring any weapons or items, a fact that dumbfounds Kirito and Asuna.

While Yulier thinks it's ironic that Kibaou betrayed Thinker's trust, Yui, Kirito and Asuna's daughter, says the betrayal was completely expected, as Thinker, contrary to what his name suggests, seems to be more of a dullard and too gullible to see the double-cross coming. Kirito and Asuna are impressed by Yui's verbal takedown of Thinker, with Kirito saying he wishes he had a little microphone for her to drop. Yulier is offended by Yui's words, however, stating that Thinker is the greatest, most intelligent man she has ever known, only for Yui to point out that says more about Yulier than it does about Thinker. This prompts Yulier to challenge Yui to fight, stating that she doesn't care that she's a child, but she backs down almost immediately when Asuna threatens to kill Thinker. Yulier then asks if Kirito and Asuna will help her, but Kirito refuses, agreeing with Yui that Thinker should've seen this coming. Kirito then points out that Thinker should be fine, since it's the Dungeon's on the first Floor, and states that even a player like Sasha, who he refers to as "Freckles", could handle it. This comment causes Sasha to snap, having been ignored this entire time. She then points out that none of them even knew her name, before throwing the table in a fit of pure rage. What happens next is unknown, though it's likely that Sasha kicked them out.

With nothing better to do, Kirito, Asuna and Yui agree to help Yulier rescue Thinker. As they traverse their way through the Dungeon, Kirito comments on how out of nowhere Sasha's rampage seemed to be, saying that he feels like he's the only one who hasn't threatened to stab anyone. Yui points out that she hasn't threatened anyone yet either, causing Kirito to state that they seem to be the only sane ones there. Yui agrees with this, stating that Asuna is scary. However, Kirito mishears this as "Gary", and goes off on a rampage, killing some nearby Scavenge Toads, after it triggers him. Yui then watches this with delight, advising Kirito to go for the eyes, as that's the toads' weak point. Seeing Kirito's rampage, Yulier asks Asuna if he'll be alright, but Asuna says he'll tire himself out eventually. Yulier then asks if Asuna's concerned with Yui's bloodlust, but Asuna doesn't see a problem with it. Yulier then sarcastically comments on how "great" their family is, something Asuna doesn't realize is sarcasm.

Eventually, the group arrive in a corridor with a Safe Room in sight. Asuna wonders if Thinker's in there, causing Kirito to use his Searching Skill. He confirms that he is, although crying and huddled in the fetal position. Overjoyed by the news, Yulier begins running towards the Safe Room. Hearing her, Thinker is overjoyed to see Yulier too, though tries to hide it, and nonchalantly asks her to deal with a "gangly fellow" that's blocking his exit. Kirito doesn't understand this request at first, but soon notices that a Boss called the Fatal Scythe is hiding in the shadows and manages to push Yulier out of harm's way before she gets impaled. Kirito then asks why Thinker didn't send them a message warning them about the Fatal Scythe, to which Thinker explains that Kibaou told him the Dungeon had poor reception, something Kirito knows isn't true. Kirito then becomes increasingly infuriated by the whole situation, which was caused by Thinker's incompetence, and starts ranting about how Thinker was too stupid realize that Kibaou was lying to him.

Asuna then tells Yulier that's she and Kirito will have some words with them later, and orders her to get herself, Thinker and Yui out of the Dungeon while she and Kirito deal with the Boss. Yui tries to say that she might be able to help, but Yulier, terrified of Asuna, agrees to the order and takes Yui into the Safe Room. Asuna then stands by Kirito's side, claiming that their love can conquer anything, but they are almost immediately blown away by the Fatal Scythe. This causes Kirito to point out that the "power of love is bullshit". However, just as Thinker and Yulier teleport away to safety, Yui stays behind.

#### Post-Episode 10

Yulier was most likely freed from SAO after Kirito defeated Kayaba, along with all of the other players.

## References

1. ↑ Episode 1
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Episode 10
3. ↑ Episode 11