its explanation. 'Players, there is no need to worry about the bodies that you have left on the other side. As of this moment, all TV, radio, and internet media are all repeatedly reporting this situation, including the fact that there have been numerous deaths. The danger of having your Nerve Gear taken off has already all but disappeared. In a moment, using the two hours I have given, all of you will be transported to hospitals or similar institutes and be given the best treatment. So you can relax...and concentrate on beating the game.' "What...?" Then, at last my mouth started shouting violently. "What are you saying!? Beat the game!? You want us to play around in a situation like this!?" I kept shouting, glaring at the red robe that had seeped out of the surface of the upper floor. "This isn't a game anymore!!" Then Kayaba Akihiko started announcing silently with his monotonous voice. 'But I ask of you all to understand that «Sword Art Online» is no longer a simple game. It is a second reality....from now on, any form of revival in the game will no longer work. The moment that your HP reaches 0, your avatar will be gone forever, and at the same time—' I could guess what he was going to say all too clearly. 'Your brain will be destroyed by the Nerve Gear.'