SAO: Alicization High and Beyond [ Part 2 ]

Before the War [ Human Empire] [Pt. 1]

No one's POV

- May 3, 2027 -

[ 5 months ago, on December 3, 2026, it was the day that Dekarusu Sumisu had gone through a very painful time; he was dealing with the Curse Mark affecting his body and mind. Seeing his family's lifeless bodies and blood splattered. Was defeated by his doppelgänger; Deku Black. Demand Kirito to duel with him, but almost killed him as Bercouli intervened. Then Quinella managed to convince Deku to abandon his friends. With Dekarusu goes rouge and being escorted to the Axiom Church, his friends and his teachers were on a rescue mission to save Dekarusu from reaching the church. But, as things were suddenly becoming more complicated, there's another Administrator; a good administrator named "Cardinal", who was behind the scenes and who was helping Kirito and the others to save Dekarusu. Then when the time comes for the main event, Kirito and the others have finally found their friend... but things didn't go to plan as they were almost killed, more brutalized by their friend. So they have no choice but to accept defeat - even the teachers as well, as they have no choice but to accept it and let Dekarusu go in order to focus on their new important task - The War. 5 months later now... The Human Empire was preparing its people for the war, The Axiom Church, preparing itself as well... but many more plots were yet to be revealed. Then the Dark Territory was also more than ready to take over the Human Empire. 3 units were ready for the war to begin... but before the war... with the Human Empire - ]

[ And also, with Cardinal revealed the truth about the "Underworld" and how she and Eugeo, Alice, Selka, Ronie, Tiese, Bercouli and many other people are actually AI's from the Underworld, run by Rath. Then as Cardinal explains the whole situation of the Real World and the Underworld is now combine. Thanks to one of the Rath's employees who helped Quinella to escape... and many things that made the real world a little bit different than usual. And many more mysterious events that are yet to be solved. Regardless, with Kirito and the others bonded well with the AIs, it really doesn't even matter to them at all if they're AI or not, they still treat them as human beings! And now, back with the Human Empire - ]

- The Human Empire -

[ Ever since the rescue mission was a complete failure, the others managed to recover their wounds from their last battle against Deku and the other followers of possessed the Curse Mark. They've been focusing on preparing for the war, making sure they've been prepared for their victory in this war... even Cardinal is helping them preparing for the war in order to keep the world safe from any evil... and now, in Rulid Village - ]

(A/N: I tried my best to find good images of the characters new outfits and these are the best ones that I can find... painfully 😑😔)

Kirito