Sword Art Online -Alicization- Season 1 Episode 9 Nobleman's Responsibilities

Kirito has been living in Underworld for two years and has become friends with Eugeo, a fellow resident of the virtual world. When Alice, a girl from Kirito's past, suddenly appears as an Integrity Knight, Kirito and Eugeo set out to find out the truth behind her sudden disappearance and transformation.

In episode 9, "Nobleman's Responsibilities," Kirito and Eugeo are continuing their journey through the Central Cathedral. They have already made it through the first and second floors, but now they must face the challenges of the third.

Their first obstacle is a room where they must answer three questions in order to proceed. The questions are related to important historical figures and events in the Underworld, so Kirito and Eugeo use their knowledge to answer correctly and move on.

Next, they come across a room filled with statues of the founding Emperor and his seven closest advisors. The statues come to life and attack Kirito and Eugeo, testing their strength and fighting abilities. They are able to defeat the statues and move on to the next challenge.

In the next room, they meet a nobleman named Raios and his squire Humbert. Raios mocks Eugeo's status as a commoner and challenges him to a duel. Eugeo accepts and the two begin to fight, but Raios quickly reveals that he is using a special sword that can freeze Eugeo's arms and legs, rendering him unable to move or defend himself.

Kirito intervenes and manages to break the sword, allowing Eugeo to continue fighting. Despite the disadvantage, Eugeo is able to land a blow on Raios. However, Raios and Humbert are able to retreat before Kirito and Eugeo can finish the fight.

After the encounter with Raios and Humbert, Kirito and Eugeo are left to reflect on their own upbringings and societal standings in the Underworld. They discuss the unfairness of the class system and how it affects everyone in the virtual world.

As they continue through the third floor of the Central Cathedral, Kirito and Eugeo come across a library where they meet Cardinal, the mystical figure who oversees the Integrity Knights and the Central Cathedral. Cardinal reveals information about the history of the Underworld and the creation of the Integrity Knights, shedding light on some of the mysteries that Kirito and Eugeo have been trying to unravel.

Overall, "Nobleman's Responsibilities" is an action-packed episode that continues to explore the world of Underworld and the challenges that Kirito and Eugeo must face in order to uncover the truth about Alice and the Integrity Knights. The episode also delves deeper into the class system and societal issues in the virtual world, adding a layer of social commentary to the already compelling storyline.