Attention players, my name is Akihiko Kayaba ( Ah-key-he-ko Kye-a-bah ) , I welcome you to my world.... I'm sure most of you have noticed an item missing from your main menu's, the log out button. You can no longer log yourself out and no one from outside will be able to shut down or remove the nerve gear from your head. If anyone attempts to do so a transmitter will discharge a microwave signal into your skull destroying your brain and ending your life. Despite my warning the family and friends of some of the players have attempted to remove the nerve gear, Killing 213 players.

There is news coverage everywhere so chances are that no one else will attempt to remove the nerve gear. I hope this brings you some comfort as there is no longer any way to revive yourself in the game, if your hp drops to zero your avatar will be deleted from the system forever and the nerve gear will simultaneously destroy your brain. There's only one way for a player to escape now, you must beat the game.

Clear all 100 floors in Castle Aincrad and win your freedom. Players I wish you the best of luck.