After witnesses saw Yoruko and Caynz "killed" in a safe zone, Kirito realizes it was a elaborate ruse using teleport crystals and armor destruction effects to simulate death.
Asuna captures Grimlock and rebukes his obsession. The episode ends with the former guild members taking custody of him and a brief, unexplained appearance of Griselda’s "ghost" watching over them. Critical Reception & Key Takeaways Watch Sword Art Online 06
Kirito identifies Grimlock as the true culprit behind the death of his wife, Griselda, the former leader of the Golden Apple guild. After witnesses saw Yoruko and Caynz "killed" in
Some viewers on Reddit and Dramatic Reviews argue the "safe zone murder" rules felt "wimpy and false," and that the writing makes up rules on the fly to suit the plot. Watch Sword Art Online 06