Sword Art Online, Vol. 23 (light novel)

The moment Kirito, Asuno, and Alice were dragged into the mysterious VRMMO-Unital
Ring,- Shinon was also thrust into the online world.After numerous setbacks, she finds
herself without friends or equipment, andonly a few -Thirst Points- left to her name.
Backed against awall, she-ll need to defeat a terrifying boss monster tosurvive.
Meanwhile, Kirito-s group splits in order to both search forShinon and defend their
home, unaware that a mysterious assailant lies inwait...