In the night sky, brilliant fireworks formed by Magic Runes burst one after another. Showers of light cascaded down, illuminating the entire Floating City as brightly as day.
Today was the fourth-anniversary celebration of Sword Art Online's launch. Even the system shop was offering promotional discounts.
In Aincrad, the Central Square of the Town of Origin was boiling with voices. Players hoisted mugs of ale, laughing and chatting loudly in a vibrant, lively atmosphere.
"Did you hear? The Blood Alliance Knight Order and the Holy Dragon Alliance teamed up. Yesterday, they finally took down the ninety-first-floor boss, the Skeletal Tyrant!"
"Of course! The forums exploded! Rumor has it that the battle was earth-shattering! We're only nine floors away from the legendary 100th floor!"
"At this rate, I think we'll clear the whole thing in another half year, tops!"
"An Eternal Body... do you guys think the clear reward is real?"
