Ep 13. Ruler and Mediator

Kirito, who had been staying at the Central Cathedral for three months, finally meets with Cardinal, the Cardinal system administrator, who was badly injured during the assault by the Dark Territory army. With the help of Eugeo and Alice, Kirito is able to stabilize Cardinal's fluctlight and restore her functionality.

In order to defeat Administrator, the highest ranking member of the church, who controls the rules of the Underworld, Kirito and his friends need to first acquire the key to the Central Cathedral's highest level. To do this, they need to participate in the Ruler's election, a highly political event in which the highest ranking nobles compete for the position of ruler.

Eugeo and Kirito decide to enter the competition, promising to divide their victories in half. They meet with the current ruler, Bercouli, who provides them with useful information about how the election works. They also meet with the mediator, Fanatio, who will oversee the election and handle any disputes that arise.

As the day of the election approaches, Eugeo and Kirito learn more about the contestants and their strategies, including their use of illicit means such as blackmail and bribery. They also discover that one of the contestants, Raios, has been abusing girls in the village outside the cathedral and decide to take action to stop him.

On the day of the election, Eugeo and Kirito make their move, using their superior sword skills and strategic teamwork to defeat their opponents. However, not everyone is happy with their victory, and a dispute arises over whether Eugeo should be disqualified for using an illegal skill.

Fanatio decides to handle the dispute herself, but her true intentions and motivations are unclear. Eugeo and Kirito must navigate the complex politics of the election while also dealing with their newfound suspicions of Fanatio.

Overall, this episode of Sword Art Online -Alicization- is a thrilling and intense installment that delves deeper into the complex world of the Underworld and the politics of the Central Cathedral. With action-packed battles, unexpected plot twists, and deep character development, Ruler and Mediator is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.