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(Retsujitsu no Kishi)
“The Relentless Knight”
I knew those two “sisters” looked too suspicious.
Before we start off, let me take this moment to bask in the glory of thinking those two girls were too damn suspicious. Besides being outside during an emergency where there could have been monsters from the Dark Territory wandering around the Cathedral, I had a feeling their weapons looked a little too nice for simple sisters. Thank god my senses were right since the two were really getting on my nerves by the time we understood just who and what they were. That said, I have to give credit where credit is due since Eugeo got completely caught off guard by their whole ploy. Not only were both girls able to cleanly stab our boys, but their “act” right up to that moment was pretty darn good. Luckily Kirito was on the same train of thought as I me and was able to prepare some countermeasures to Linel and Fizel’s sneak attack.
But as if that in itself wasn’t cool enough, Kirito really took things to a whole new level this week as he took on the second-ranked (maybe created is more accurate) Integrity Knight. Fighting against the power of the sun itself, I can’t imagine how painful it was for him to literally get pierced by the power of the sun. A point that leads me into a small secondary point — have you guys noticed how well Kirito and Eugeo have been able to shrug off pain recently? Looking back to the early episodes where Kirito’s face looked like he was about to die after getting smacked by an Orc’s club, it feels almost a little odd that he’s been able to shrug things off like getting serious burns or having something pierce completely through his body. Sure I could chalk it up to his power level going up which could mean various objects have less overall “impact” on his body, but it’d be nice for the show to address it.
All that said, not too bad for another setup episode where we met a handful of characters. Luckily it looks like we’re going to be in for a treat next week when we get to see just what special powers Kirito’s blade has since the episode conveniently cut off right before we could see just what Kirito could do. In any case, see you guys then!
Preview
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The sun also would be a good weapon cause the wounds would be cauterized by the heat of the Sun beam rather than bleeding out if it’s was a regular stab
*See them in the opening 2*Twin-like little girls, two bloodied daggers. Of course they’re suspicious.
Along with Fizel, Linel is the only known Integrity Knight who was neither a past Four Empires Unity Tournament winner, nor a criminal who had broken the Taboo Index. Because of this, the girls remember their past as humans, and do not have the illusion of having descended from the Celestial World.Linel wondered, But if youre not monsters from the Dark Territory, why did you decide to infiltrate Central Cathedral?Um, well, Eugeo started, wondering how they could continually throw him off guard, then decided to be honest and admitted, Long ago, a little girl who was a friend of mine got taken away by an Integrity Knight. So Im here to take her back.Fizel, the one with the straw-blond hair, complained, Oh. Thats kind of an ordinary reason.O-ordinary?People whose families or lovers have been taken here have always come to argue their case to the Church. Not many, but it happens. But I bet you two are the first who actually got all the way inside.Linel continued, Plus, you got thrown into prison, and yet you broke your spiritual chains, then you defeated two Integrity Knights. So we figured you were monstersmaybe even real dark knights. And it turns out youre just ordinary humansThe girls looked at each other and said, Good enough? Good enough.This morning, all the monks, nuns, and apprentices were ordered to stay in their rooms and lock the doors. Dont you get it? We can slip out to see the intruders, and no ones going to be around to notice us.UhrightIt was just the kind of logic that Kirito would come up with. In fact, he could practically see his partner getting scolded for it already.Umand youre definitely not monsters from the Dark Territory?N-no.Then, if you dont mind, may we see you up close? Umyour forehead and teeth in particular.WellI suppose that would be all rightTheir faces shining, Fizel and Linel trotted over with a mixture of curiosity and caution. They stopped when they reached the landing and stared with blue and gray eyes.Eugeo crouched over, drew back his bangs from his forehead, and showed them his teeth. They stared at him without blinking for a good ten seconds, then looked satisfied.Hes human.Yes, human. After they got paralyzed:You dont have to be so frightened, Eugeo,Its just a paralysis poison. But the only difference is whether you die here or on the fiftieth floor.She trotted over until a little brown shoe came into Eugeos vision where he lay with his cheek pressed to the floor. Linel lifted her foot and rested the toe right on Eugeos head, rolling it around in search of something.Hmm, no horns after all.The foot moved over to his back, where it pressed down repeatedly on either side of his spine.And no wings, either. What about him, Zel?Hes just plain human, too!Somewhere outside of his field of view, Fizel was doing the same thing to Kirito. She said, Aww, just when I thought wed finally get to see some Dark Territory monsters!Dont worry. If we take them up to the fiftieth floor and chop off their heads in front of everyone standing around up there, they should finally give us our divine weapons and dragons. Then we can just fly to the Dark Territory and see the real monsters for ourselves.You find it strange, dont you? he heard Linel say, a hint of mirth in her voice. Why are these children Integrity Knights? Well, since were about to kill you anyway, I can explain first.If were going to kill them, Nel, talking is a waste of energy. Youre such an eccentric.Its going to be a boring trip up to the fiftieth floor. You see, Eugeo, we were born and raised here in the cathedral…We got these little toylike swords, even smaller than our poison blades, and would take turns stabbing each other.You were terrible at it, Nel. It hurt and hurt, every single time, Fizel interjected.Only because you would jump around in weird ways, Linel complained. Administrator gave up on the resurrection tests when we were about eight. It seems that total resurrection was impossible in the end. Did you know that when your life goes to zero, a bunch of arrows of light come down and they kind of, like, carve your mind down? The kids who lost important parts of themselves that way never went back to normal, even after resurrection. Since we survived and the test was over, Fizel said, those old senate fuddy-duddies said we had to choose our next Calling, and we told them we wanted to be Integrity Knights. They got mad and said that Integrity Knights were summoned from Heaven by Administrator, and kids like us couldnt be one of them. So we ended up having a fight against the newest knights at the timeWhat were their names, again?Ummit was Something Synthesis Twenty-Eight and Twenty-Nine.Its the Something I was asking for, Nel! Well, anyway, you should have seen the looks on those senators faces when we lopped off those cocky guys heads in one shot.The girls giggled, and Linel continued the story. So Administrator made a special exception and named us Integrity Knights in the place of the two who died. But since we havent learned enough to go on defensive duties like the other knights, we still have to spend a two-year period learning the laws and sacred arts like the other apprentices. Its really getting old.With that, he stood up and moved back to stand next to the girls. In a loud, clear voice, he called out to the five Integrity Knights, The swordsmen Kirito and Eugeo apologize for the disrespect of entering your presence on our backsides! We seek to make amends and repair our dishonored reputations, and to cross swords with you!Promptly, the purple knight, who seemed to be the most important, replied, I am second of the Integrity Knights, Fanatio Synthesis Two! Sinner, know that my divine Heaven-Piercing Blade knows not the concept of mercy, so if you wish to speak, do so while it remains sheathed!Kirito looked down at the collapsed girls next to him and, loud enough for the other knights to hear, said, You must be wondering how I was able to move.You have waited long enough, Fanatio! I challenge you!Fanatio showed no signs of being affected by the tense mood. His dark voice issued forth from the helmet.Sinner Kirito, it seems that you desire a duel of single combat with me. Unfortunately, we are under strict orders to slaughter by any means necessary if you should reach the Great Hall. So you will fight them firstmy personal students, the Four Whirling Blades! Kirito’s being angry:Kirito leaned down on his knee, an unfamiliar and severe look on his face, and whispered, The paralysis will wear off in a few minutes. Once your lips work again, start chanting the Perfect Weapon Control command so the knights dont hear you. When its ready, hang on to it and wait for my signal.The antidote started working, sending little prickles of pain into Eugeos limbs, but he hardly noticed them at all. At last, he realized the nature of the emotion he saw on his partners face.Kiritoplacid, aloof Kiritowas furious.But his anger didnt seem to be directed at the children themselves. If anything, there was pain in his eyes when he glanced down at Linel and Fizel. ^ It probably means Kirito is mad at Administrator right now but at another part/volume of the light novel after all the bad things that happened to residents of the Underworld and which he’s experienced:…If my hand could reach Seijirou Kikuoka or any of the other managers right now, I might actually attempt to strangle them to death. Such was the helpless rage I felt as I slammed my left fist against the marble table…
It’s starting to feel like DBZ.
Punch/kicksword strike spamming, then ending with a cliffhanger just as they’re executing a powerful attack. :Ihaha this is the part on LN when i started to think that reki kawahara copying bleach zanpakuto idea, where high-level sword has two-level release state.
ReOna really sounds like Aimer. She was the singer in SAO: GGO Alternative, right? I really love the new ED song as well, Forget Me Not. It’s on repeat 🙂
I was disappointed that they didn’t have more Integrity knights to fight when they got to this level and I don’t think this knight was as good as the previous two knights. This one seems unhinged and not confidend in their own power which is odd for the knights since they have no sense of their past…Where would she have learn this insecurity and how could she possibly be top tier? Wasn’t happy Kirito was on her level. Anyways…still an exciting episdoe but I might be expecting too much…
I really hate how they had Kirito outsmart the kids. I mean he already knew these kids were suspicious and could have easily enough dodged the attack but instead they go the overly complicated route of Kirito being so smart that he recognized the fucking wood their scabbards were made out of and deduced the metal used to make their swords and recite a spell to cure the poison by the time they reached the next group of bad guys.His ENTIRE plan hinged on these kids not just instantly slitting their throats after they’d been paralyzed and before Kirito’s spell had cured his poison.
I was thinking the exact same thing. Why let yourself get stabbed?
Even worse he let Eugeo be stabbed without poison protection. The most logical explanation is that Kirito is bugged out by Eugeo and hoped he would get killed. Sadly I would like it the other way round Eugeo is the much more interesting and enjoyable protagonist.
https://images.randomc.net/Sword%20Art%20Online/Sword%20Art%20Online%20Alicization%20-%2015%20-%20Large%2003.jpgI can’t believe Kirito didn’t see this comming. He has been living with scary women, throughout his entire life. Anyway, it is good Kirito didn’t flirt with them, yandere Asuna must be watching.
I think you should watch the episode again… he clearly did see it coming…
I still didn’t see the point of letting himself get stabbed. I still feel he could have easily counter a stab if he did see that coming.
This is why children shouldnt have sharp objects, hey cant ration and they go stabbing everyone!https://images.randomc.net/Sword%20Art%20Online/Sword%20Art%20Online%20Alicization%20-%2015%20-%20Large%2004.jpg