The Apocalypse has locked thirty thousand players inside the game, and no one knows what to do.  The larger guilds are taking over Akihabara, and outside the city violent groups are Party Killing other players.  A young female member of Marielle's "Crescent Moon Alliance" is trapped in Susukino, far to the north, and needs their help.  Shiroe feels somewhat embarrassed, but makes a decision.
But they can weaken an enemy's attack,
aber sie können gegnerische
Angriffe unterbinden
Pero puede debilitar los ataques del enemigo
mais il peut entraver ses ennemis
ma possono indebolire gli attacchi dei nemici
mas eles podem enfraquecer os inimigos,