Cardinal reveals the dark history of the Axiom Church and its ruler, Quinella (the Administrator). She explains how Quinella manipulated the system to gain absolute power and effectively froze her own aging process by merging with the Cardinal System.
Though not present for the primary action, her backstory establishes her as the central antagonist with god-like control over the Underworld. Sword Art Online: Alicization (Dub) Episode 13
The trio establishes a clear plan: reach the 100th floor of the Cathedral, reclaim Kirito and Eugeo's confiscated swords, and use special daggers provided by Cardinal to "reset" the Integrity Knights' memories. Key Character Roles Cardinal reveals the dark history of the Axiom