Ep 3. The End Mountains

Kirito finds himself in a mysterious place that resembles a bustling city, but with unusual and unfamiliar architecture. Although he feels like he is in a dreamlike state, he soon realizes that the place is real and that he is being closely watched by the people around him.

As he explores the city, he encounters a young girl named Eugeo, who is tasked with chopping down trees in a nearby forest. Despite his reluctance to involve himself in the affairs of the new world he has found himself in, Kirito finds himself drawn to Eugeo and the task at hand.

Together, they make their way to the forest, which is strangely different from what Kirito expects. He notices that the trees seem to be intelligent and are able to communicate with each other. As they are about to begin chopping down a tree, they are interrupted by a group of knights who accuse them of breaking the law by using a sword inside the city.

Kirito quickly realizes that this new world has laws and regulations that must be followed, and he and Eugeo are taken to the nearest town to be judged for their transgression. The town is surrounded by mountains that have never been conquered, but that will soon change as the town's leader sends out his strongest knights to brave the treacherous terrain.

Kirito and Eugeo are given a choice: they can either serve a sentence for their crime, or they can join the knights in their quest to conquer the End Mountains. Kirito agrees to join the knights, as he sees it as an opportunity to learn more about this new world and the rules that govern it.

As they begin their climb, Kirito and Eugeo quickly realize that the task ahead of them is not an easy one. The mountains are treacherous and filled with dangers, including monsters and rogue knights. Despite the odds against them, the knights are determined to succeed, and Kirito is inspired by their bravery and determination.

As they make their way up the mountain, Kirito begins to reflect on his life both before and after entering the virtual world. He realizes that he has been running away from his past, and that this new world may offer him a chance at redemption and a new future.

As they near the summit of the mountain, the group is ambushed by a group of rogue knights who want to steal their victory. Kirito and Eugeo quickly realize that these knights are not from the town they are trying to conquer, and that there may be more going on behind the scenes than they thought.

The episode ends with a battle between the knights and the rogue knights, with Kirito and Eugeo fighting alongside their new comrades. In the end, they emerge victorious, and the summit of the End Mountains is finally reached.

Overall, The End Mountains is an action-packed episode that showcases the dangers and challenges of the new world that Kirito finds himself in. It also highlights the bravery and determination of those who are willing to fight for what they believe in, and it offers a glimpse into the complex political and social structures of this new world.