They already have a chat group, why bother with the plot?

"He will come to take me to the Congregational Church tomorrow morning, so you don't need to come up to rescue me then."

Alice spoke in a flat tone, as if she were talking about something insignificant.

This left Kirito and Eugeo looking puzzled.

"why?"

Kirito was the first to ask a question, his tone filled with deep confusion.

Knowing there was danger, why didn't you avoid it?

"Because it was my own will."

“And as you can see, I voluntarily stepped into that dark territory,” Alice said.

Kirito and Eugeo remained silent.

Thinking about it carefully, Alice really did cross the boundary of the End Mountains on her own back then, and at the same time, she also took the Dark Knight's dying dragon somewhere.

In an instant, a moment of clarity flashed through Kirito's mind.

Could it be that……

As an outsider, Kirito had many thoughts on this and felt that someone from outside was interfering with the progress of the Underworld.

Otherwise, why would Alice act so confident?

Looking at her two friends, Alice's tone softened, and she said softly, "Actually, being taken away by the Integrity Knights wasn't a bad thing. On the contrary, it was an opportunity for me."

"Opportunity?"

Eugeo asked, puzzled.

Can violating the taboo list be considered a stroke of luck?

"I don't know much about the extras, but I do know one thing: those who violate the Taboo Index have the opportunity to become Integrity Knights."

Alice told the two of them some shocking news.

This left not only Kirito stunned, but even Eugeo looked shocked.

"Alice, who told you that?"

Immediately, Eugeo, disregarding his shock, hurriedly asked.

"I'm sorry, I can't tell you, but I can assure you one thing: I will not be in any danger after being taken away by the Integrity Knights."

As she spoke, Alice's gaze fell upon the backpack that Kirito was carrying on his back.

Touched, she said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I have to disappoint you, but..."

"Kirito, Eugeo, I didn't lie!"

Alice raised her head and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"..."

Seeing that Alice didn't seem to be talking nonsense, Kirito and Eugeo fell silent.

"Are you sure?"

After a long while, Tong finally spoke up to ask.

"of course."

Alice smiled, her still somewhat childish face already showing signs of stunning beauty.

"Well."

"Kirito."

Eugeo wanted to say something, but Kirito stopped him with a gesture.

Then Kirito said with a serious expression, "If what Alice said is true, then the Integrity Knights taking Alice away this time is not only not dangerous for her, but also an opportunity."

"Since it's an opportunity, we have no reason to stop it."

Eugeo paused.

I don't understand why Kirito would believe such a flawed story.

But when the words were on the tip of his tongue, he didn't know how to begin.

Alice has made it clear that she will not leave, and no matter how many ideas he has, it will be of no use.

In the end, Eugeo could only silently lower his head.

Seeing that Eugeo had been persuaded, Kirito turned to Alice and said with concern, "Since you're confident, Alice, I won't tell you to run away, but you must take good care of yourself out there."

"After we have fulfilled our duty of cutting down the Demon Tree, we will go to the Axiom Church to find you."

"Yes, I'll be waiting for you there."

Alice did not refuse Kirito's words and nodded softly in response.

Kirito and Eugeo are both her very good friends.

Moreover, she went to the Axiom Church to learn swordsmanship and increase her strength in preparation for the war eight years later, not to give up everything in Rutley Village.

Her friends and family are here; this is where she belongs.

Her departure is only temporary; she will eventually return here.

Click!

The door opened.

The village chief, Casford, saw the three people who came out and his mouth slightly agape.

"Have you finished chatting?"

“Yes, we’ve finished talking. Father, Mother, are you tired? Would you like to go and get some sleep?” Alice said.

Looking at his sensible daughter, Casford shook his head.

How could he possibly sleep now?

He just wanted to spend his last night with his daughter.

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, the sun had risen.

However, the Ziberuk family, who were the village chiefs, did not feel any warmth at all.

On the contrary, everyone except Alice looked tired and powerless, with Casfert being the most severely affected.

"Father, let's go."

As Alice spoke, she opened the gate and walked toward the largest open space in the village.

Casford remained silent.

Next, aside from Alice's mother who was at home taking care of Alice's younger sister Selka, he, Kirito, and Eugeo all came to the open space in the village together.

The four of them just stood there.

The villagers who passed by were all puzzled.

Many of them would even greet Alice.

Alice also responded kindly to every villager who greeted her.

At least before she broke the taboo list, everyone in the village treated her very well.

Time passed by, second by second, until the sun fully illuminated the entire village of Lutley.

Finally, accompanied by a dragon's roar.

Under the astonished gazes of all the villagers, the pure white dragon descended from the sky and landed in front of Alice and her companions.

A middle-aged man dressed in white armor and knightly attire dismounted from the dragon and looked at the group of people present with great authority.

Finally, his gaze settled on Alice, who was already bound in chains.

Before the Integrity Knight could speak, Alice took the initiative to come to him.

There was no fear or confusion on the young face; on the contrary, there was excitement and anticipation.

"Let's go."

The Integrity Knight glanced at her.

After confirming that the other person was the one he was looking for, he calmly announced Alice's crimes to the villagers who had stopped to listen, and then left with Alice.

This time, thanks to Alice's prior heart-to-heart talk, Kirito didn't rush forward.

Eugeo simply clenched his fists and left without looking back.

He needed to complete his divine duty as soon as possible, and then go to the Central Cathedral to see Alice.

Chapter 48 High Priest: Adminusdoret

After leaving Lutley Village

As in the original story, Alice was caught by the dragon's claws and chained, hanging in mid-air.

However, there was no fear on her face; instead, she looked around like a curious child.

Although she was being suspended by a dragon, flying into the sky was a first for her, so she naturally cared a lot about this first experience.

It's just that the chain is a bit tight and hurts a little.

Alice decided that once she became a powerful Integrity Knight, she would make this Integrity Knight experience what it felt like to be chained high in the sky!

Of course, while enjoying the scenery, Alice did not forget to contact Ling Yu.

Otherwise, things will get really bad once her memory is erased.

After receiving Alice's message, Ling Yu, who was already prepared, sent Alice a ruby ​​condensed from the power of the Corruptor Herrscher in the form of a red envelope.

Upon receiving the red envelope, Alice saw a dark red light fly into her body and then disappear.

Even if you wanted to get checked, it would be of no use.

However, Alice wasn't worried at all.

She believed that Brother Ling Yu would not harm her.

Just as Alice suspected, the gem that Ling Yu gave Alice, formed from the power of the Corruptor, was actually a virus with its own consciousness.

Just like the sub-flame of the strange fire, it was separated by Ling Yu.

Normally, it remains completely still within Alice's body, but if anyone touches Alice's data, the virus will become a deadly weapon.

In the world of data, the power of the Corruptor is like that of a god.

Even the authors of the data cannot fight against it.

Not to mention that this Corruption Virus was created by Ling Yu in combination with the Herrscher of Reason Core.

In the world of the internet, no one can stop it.

Meanwhile, the so-called Taboo Index, which is the seal "Code 871", has become completely ineffective against Alice.

Even if Alice were to recklessly violate the Taboo Index now, no problems would arise.

Time passed slowly during the flight.

After an unknown amount of time, a towering, pure white tower appeared before Alice's eyes, reaching into the clouds.

That is the location of the Congregational Church, the largest landmark building in the human world—the Central Cathedral!

According to the High Priest's orders, anyone who violates the taboo list will be imprisoned in the underground dungeon located beneath the central cathedral, and Alice is no exception.

Upon entering the cell, Alice felt no fear; she simply sat down quietly in a corner.

While chatting with people in the group, I waited for my fate.

Alice: "Brother Lingyu, I'm now locked up in the dungeon of the Central Cathedral."

Ling Yu: "Alright, just stay there and wait for the right time to be taken to see the High Priest."

Alice: "Okay."

Ling Yu: "If you're bored, come chat with us, or I can find you some books to read."