Sword Art Online Vol. 15 – Alicization Invading Chapter 15 - In Northern Lands 24 | P a g e After all, the youth’s hollow eyes could only continue their vacant stare towards mid-air even with the late-autumn scenery endlessly spreading out before him. Sitting down by the wheelchair, Alice leaned against the large wheel. “How beautiful. More so than any of those art pieces hung on the cathedral’s walls.” She called out the youth’s name with a smile. “…This is the world you protected, Kirito.” A single white water bird made ripples on the lake’s surface as it glided and soared away. How long had it been since she sat down? Solus’s ascent had progressed quite a bit when she finally noticed. It was about time to return to the cabin and prepare for lunch. In his current state, Kirito barely ate anything each time, so even a single missed meal would lead to a decline in his maximum Life. “It is getting late, let us make our way back.” It was when she stood up and grasped the wheelchair’s grips while saying so. Noticing light footsteps treading over grass and climbing the hill, Alice turned about. The one who approached was a young girl dressed in a black habit. Her lovely face that still retained vestiges of childishness showed a gleaming smile while she energetically waved her right hand. “Nee-samaa!” The gentle breeze brought her lively voice over and Alice smiled as well while she gave a slight wave back. Practically skipping over the last ten mel up, the girl took several seconds to catch her breath after her feet came to a stop, and spoke once more in a bright voice.