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.
The Elder Tale world uses the Half Gaia Project,
Für die Welt von Elder Tales
Elder Tale usa el Half Gaia Project,
Dans Elder Tales,
Il mondo di Elder Tale usa il Progetto Half Gaia,
O mundo de Elder Tales 
usa o Projeto Half Gaia,
Но в «Элдер тэйл» мир воссоздан 
в масштабе 1 к 2 — по проекту Half GAIA.