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Summary
A colored illustration on pages 2-3 of Sword Art Online Progressive Volume 2.

Latest image source: Ruranobe

Second image source: Personal scans by 1caiser.

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Sword Art Online Progressive Volume 02, Yen Press release
Kirito: "It wasn't the gods. Asuna and I were there of our own will. We'll stick with you until the end."
 * A swordsman aiming to beat the top floor of Aincrad. He adventures as a solo player but temporarily teams up with Asuna.

Kizmel: "In that case, I will do my best to protect you. Until our paths part."
 * A dark elf NPC from the third floor's campaign quest. She was scripted to die in the beta version of the game, but now...

Asuna: "Yes. We'll go together, the three of us."
 * A player trapped inside Sword Art Online. Without a care for her life, she throws herself into battle against monsters.

Alternative translation
Kizmel: "If that is the case, I will also try to protect you. Until the road ahead splits."
 * An NPC that appeared in the Campaign Quest on the 3rd Floor. Is of the «Dark Elf». In the «Beta Test», she was supposed to have been slain...

Kirito: "This is not divine instruction. Asuna and I will go of our own free will. So, let us go until the end."
 * A swordsman who aims to reach the topmost floor of «Aincrad». A «solo» player, he temporarily teamed up with Asuna.

Asuna: "Ok, then let's go as three."
 * A girl trapped within «Sword Art Online». She desperately aims to clear the game.