Alicization Episode 8: Swordsman's Pride

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Credit for Summary: SAO: Alicization Wikipedia with changes by yours truly.

Before the duel, Sortiliena warns Kirito that the secret of the Levinteinn family's power is by imbuing their sword with the blood of their enemies, in order to get stronger. This is why Uolo requested a match using real swords. During the duel, Kirito manages to increase the power of his sword and scratches Uolo's shirt. However, before either swordsman can go further, the match is interrupted by one of the instructors and declared a draw.

Later at night, Kirito discovers that the zephyr flowers he was growing were destroyed by two classmates with a grudge against him. He recalls all the work he put into these flowers and sheds tears of frustration. Suddenly, a voice instructs him to use healing arts to transfer a part of the life energy from the other flowers in the garden to the zephyr flowers. This will restore them.

The next day, having learned from Kirito's match, Sortiliena defeats Uolo in combat and graduates as First Seat. Later, Kirito presents her with the zephyr flowers as a parting gift.

Weeks pass and Kirito and Eugeo themselves are promoted to Elite Swordsmen. The boys remain focused on their main goal of reaching the top of Centralia's Tower to find Alice.