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.
whose role is to protect their 
allies by intercepting attacks.
und Angriffe wie ein Schild auf sich
zu ziehen. Im wahrsten Sinne ein Tank.
su trabajo es proteger a sus aliados.
Il bloque les attaques
et sert de véritable bouclier…
il cui ruolo è proteggere gli alleati
 intercettando gli attacchi.
Cujo papel é proteger seus aliados.
Он становится настоящим щитом,
принимая атаки на себя.