In , titled " The Crimson Knight ," the story centers on the first major confrontation within the Central Cathedral as Kirito and Eugeo begin their ascent to rescue Alice. The Battle with Deusolbert
: Upon his defeat, Eugeo confronts Deusolbert about his past actions. However, it is revealed that the Administrator (Quinella) erased Deusolbert’s memories of the day he took Alice.
: After reclaiming their confiscated weapons—the Night-Sky Sword and the Blue Rose Sword —from the Cathedral's arsenal, Kirito and Eugeo are immediately attacked by a barrage of flaming arrows.