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Sword Art Online Progressive Volume 8 (ソードアート・オンライン プログレッシブ 008, Sōdo Āto Onrain Puroguresshibu 008,Sword Art Online Progressive Volume 8?) is the eighth volume of the "Progressive" spin-off light novelseries by Kawahara Reki that expands upon the Aincrad Arc of the main series. This volume covers the events that took place while clearing the 7th Floor of Aincrad. It was released on June 10, 2021.
The key to clearing the 7th Floor is an all-in showdown at the 《Monster Arena》!?
The long-standing, behind-the-scenes feud between House Nactoy and House Korloy that control the casino on the 7th Floor takes an unforeseen turn due to an intervention by Kirito and Asuna.
Kirito attempts to expose the cheating conducted by House Korloy, who have begun dominating the 《Monster Arena》. Yet extra traps have been laid at the arena.
Taking back the 《Keys》, vanquishing the Floor Boss, and stopping the unscrupulous machinations of House Korloy——. Only two days left to deal with all these numerous challenges. This high-difficulty quest leads to wagering everything one owns in an all-in showdown at the Monster Arena.
"No worries, it'll all work out, Kirito-kun."
Will Kirito and co be able to get through the multitude of traps that await them, and grab hold onto victory?[1]
Cordial Chords (2017, OS BD/DVD) - Distant Journey (2019, Alicization BD/DVD Vol.1) - If We Could Walk Together (2020, Alicization WoU BD/DVD Vol.8) - If You Were Here (2019, Alicization BD/DVD Vol.8) - If You Wish It (2020, Alicization WoU BD/DVD Vol.2) - Rainbow Bridge (2014, Extra Edition BD/DVD) - Sugary Days (2015, Season 2 BD/DVD Vol.5) - Sisters' Prayer (2015, Season 2 BD/DVD Vol.9) - The Day After (2013, Season 1 BD/DVD Vol.9) - The Day Before (2012, Season 1 BD/DVD Vol.1)
Girl Meets Gun ~P90 ni tsuite Yoku wakaru Online (PYO)~ (2018, P-90 Airsoft Gun bonus) - Her step, step (2019, ReoNa's Prologue Album) - Minami no Island Online (MIO) (2018, Dengeki Island!) - MZO (2016, Dengeki Splash) - Pitohui, Elsa, and a Fine Day for Handguns (2021, AM.45 Airsoft Gun) - Sugoimizugi Jam (2015, Dengeki Girls Swim Wear Festival) - The Untold Tale of the Vorpal Bunny's Birth ~Otherwise Known as the Worries of Two Gun Nuts~ (2020, Vorpal Bunny Airsoft Gun bonus)
Idle Talk - The Shinobi's Reckless Remarks (2017, Dengeki Bunko Magazine Animate bonus) - The Story of the Matchmaking Bakeneko (2016, Clover's Regret Vol.1 Animate bonus) - The Strange Tale of Makuwa Melons (2016, Clover's Regret Vol.1 Melonbooks bonus)
Melodies Go Beyond the Forgetting Curve... - The Grand Plan for a Summer Festival Performance! - The Grand Plan to Overcoming Picky-Eating! - When Asuna and Yuuki Changed into Swimsuits (2015)
Ichiban Kuji Ordinal Scale
A Brief Instant of Reminiscing Right Below the Concert - From Asuna's Diary on a Certain Day in Late April (2017)
SAO x KYOTO NIPPON FESTIVAL
The Great Barrier of the Old Capital of Kyoto (2019)