A/N: (From here on out, updates on the state of this story will be posted on BleedingPoppy's profile).
This story was lasted updated two years ago and hasn't been touched since. However, it may be brought back, albeit with significant changes added to it. For example: SAO's canon game mechanics may be adjusted to create tension and overall create a more realistic game, Kirito's story may be sidelined to focus on the Elric brothers or changed completely from established canon to humble him (consider it a de-OPing), the setting may change to post Brotherhood or to a modern AU, characters will act less OOC (excluding Kirito who may have an objectively better personality given to him), etc.
If the continuation of this story is appealing, say so somewhere Poppy can see it (reviews, PMs etc.). If enough people request it, this may be moved to A03 as well.
Thank you for your time (Poppy apologies this isn't a real update, but it's important they get the audience's opinion on this). This update will be deleted once the fate of this story has been decided.