Ep 20. Sleeping Knights

Kirito is a young man who excels at playing the virtual reality game Sword Art Online, a game where players must battle their way through a tower to reach the top. In season 2 episode 20, Kirito meets a group of players known as the Sleeping Knights, who are looking for his help to complete a quest that will allow them to leave the game with pride.

The Sleeping Knights consist of six players, all of whom are terminally ill and have been using the game as a means to escape their reality and find joy. They have been trying to complete a quest called "The Absolute Sword," which is incredibly difficult and requires the expertise of a player like Kirito.

Kirito is initially hesitant to help the Sleeping Knights, as the quest is nearly impossible and could lead to their deaths in the game. However, he eventually decides to help them out of his desire to help those in need.

The group fights through the game's challenges, and Kirito uses his expertise to find a way for the group to complete the quest. There are several close calls, and the group even loses a member during the process.

Despite the setbacks, they eventually reach the final boss and are able to defeat it. The realization that they have accomplished the quest brings joy to the Sleeping Knights, and they are able to leave the game with a sense of pride.

Kirito is left reflecting on the importance of virtual reality games like Sword Art Online, which offer an escape for those in difficult circumstances and provide a sense of accomplishment that can be difficult to find in real life.

Overall, season 2 episode 20 of Sword Art Online is an emotional and inspiring portrayal of the power of gaming to bring people together and provide a sense of hope and accomplishment. The characters are well-developed, and the story is filled with emotional highs and lows that keep the audience invested throughout.