[Nera Sleith]

I kinda skipped the last 8 chapters of SAO arc (because I was put off by the sudden development).
I enjoyed v2 more than v1 despite it being short stories compilation.

I finished ALO arc (v3-4) as well. It was epic and umm...

Spoiler for v3-4:

I kinda pity Suguha as she had to be heartbroken twice. Pity since I really like her. >.<
Still, I find myself rereading and rereading the scene when they both realized each other's identity in ALO.

By the way, what was the stage for Alicization last Arc?
Edit: Oh, nevermind. It was in white font. I didn't notice.

With that length, I'm speculating the Alicization will be around 10 volumes of 300+ pages each.
It seems Kawahara-sensei is adding contents to bunko version not originally in the web version.
Like...

Spoiler for v4:

...the Jotunheim part in ALO arc, which is chapter 5.

Originally Posted by Xacual

Asking for a slight spoiler but does Kirito run into Scilica, Lizbeth and Cline during the ALO arc? I saw them in novel images in the novel 6 as having characters in ALO but curious if he meets them during the course of the Volumes 3 and 4.

Spoiler for v4:

Yes. Actually that was in the real world, not online. All SAO victims that were previously attending school were congregated into one school to catch up for their studies. Scilica (RN: Ayano Keiko) and Lizbeth (RN: Rika) were eating in a cafeteria talking about the offline party that will be held later, while Asuna and Kirito were flirting in the courtyard for everyone to see (I think it was already obvious from the looking at the illustration). The offline party is kinda like a reunion to all members of SAO players, and also a congralutory party for Kirito for clearing the game, so yeah, everyone is in there.