Kirito and the others had previously violated the "Taboo Index," and originally, they might have faced nothing more than imprisonment.
But now, with jailbreak and barging into the Axiom Church's high-level meeting added to the list, there was no doubt their punishment would be increased, and they might even be executed on the spot.
When Alice saw all the Integrity Knights present draw their weapons and surround Kirito and Eugeo, she gritted her teeth and knelt on one knee before Administrator once more. "High Priest, although the two of them violated the 'Taboo Index,' they have now compounded their crimes by escaping from prison.
"However, they are both outstanding students of the Imperial Sword Academy. With the Dark Territory army invading the Human Realm, we are currently short on sufficient fighting strength. I hope you will allow them to redeem themselves through service.
"Besides, several days ago, they warned me that the Dark Territory army might invade the Human Realm. I merely thought they were talking nonsense at the time, so I did not report it.
"Therefore, I believe they would be of greater value if they were allowed to join our army in battle."
As an Integrity Knight, she should have judged criminals who violated the "Taboo Index," especially when Kirito and Eugeo had so brazenly escaped from prison.
Yet Alice did not know why, but she truly did not want to see the two of them executed like this.
Perhaps, just as they had said, she really had been their Childhood Friend as they grew up together...
"You said they predicted the Dark Territory army's attack in advance?"
Alice had only wanted to plead for them as much as possible and preserve Kirito and Eugeo's lives.
However, Administrator had immediately caught the key point in Alice's words.
Even