Sword Art Online Light Novel Volume 02

Summary
Consists of four short stories that take place before and during the events of volume 1.

The Black Swordsman (Aincrad 35th Floor, February 2024)
After getting into a fight with her party Silica the beast tamer gets lost in the Forest of Wandering. she is attacked by multiple Drunk Apes and her partner dragon is killed. She is saved by Kirito, who happened to pass by.