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Summary
A coloured illustration on page 5 of Sword Art Online Volume 01.

Latest image source: Ruranobe

Original image source: Gsimenas

Sword Art Online Volume 01, Yen Press release
Heathcliff the Paladin: "Fight with me, and if you win, you may take Asuna with you. Lose, and you must join the Knights of the Blood."
 * Leader of the Knights of the Blood, wielder of a Crucifix Shield

Alternative translation
Heathcliff: "Fight with me, if you win, Asuna can go with you but if you lose, then you will have to join the Knights of the Blood."
 * A cross-shield user, the leader of the «Knights of the Blood» and their strongest.