Sword Art Online 13 - Alicization Dividing Chapter 10 - Integrity Knight Alice 29 Especially so, considering the alterations the highest minister, Administrator, had committed on her soul. I couldn’t judge how much conflict there must be in Alice’s mind. However, after several extremely long seconds, my body was easily pulled up to my previous height. Unlike the girl, I had no need to hesitate. I immediately thrust the black sword into the marble’s seam, even after all it had been through, and let out yet another deep breath. The moment my stance stabilized, Alice drew back her right hand and even averted her face in a huff. Her voice, delivered by the wind, was feeble unlike its tone. “…I wasn’t helping you, I was merely returning the favor… besides, I have yet to reach the conclusion with your swords.” “I see… We’re equals with this now, then.” Taking caution with my words, I moved my mouth. “And so, I do have a proposal… as things stand, we have to return back into the tower at any cost. So, wouldn’t you consider a truce for the time being?” “…A truce?” I could sense a really suspicious look directed at me from her face, slightly inclined towards me.