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.
Oh, but I don't really think 
things are getting worse.
Pero no creo que las cosas empeoren.
Oh, ma non credo davvero 
che le cose stiano peggiorando.
Na verdade, eu não acho que 
as coisas estão piorando.