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: After defeating the boss on Christmas Eve, Kirito discovers the item's limitation: it can only revive a player within 10 seconds of their death, making it useless for Sachi.

: Returning to his room in despair, Kirito finds a pre-recorded message Sachi left for him. She reveals she knew about his high level all along and thanks him for the happiness he gave her, huming "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" as a final farewell. Impact on the Series Watch Sword Art Online 03

: Consumed by guilt, Kirito spends the next six months obsessively searching for a legendary revival item rumored to drop from a special Christmas boss, Nicholas the Renegade . : After defeating the boss on Christmas Eve,

The third episode of , titled " Red-Nosed Reindeer " , is a pivotal emotional turning point that explores the heavy burden of Kirito’s "Beater" status and the consequences of his secrecy. Episode Summary Impact on the Series : Consumed by guilt,