: During the brutal fight, Eugeo is severely injured . As blood spills, both boys experience brief, suppressed memories of their childhood together with Alice .
: Days later, Eugeo’s increased Object Control Authority allows him to properly wield the Blue Rose Sword . With a single Sword Skill, they finally chop down the massive demon tree that had been Eugeo's "Sacred Task" for years . Sword Art Online: Alicization Episode 4
: In the light novel, the healing process is slower, and the encounter with the Goblins includes more dialogue regarding the "Ium" (humans) . : During the brutal fight, Eugeo is severely injured
: Eugeo is granted the freedom to choose a new task; he chooses to become a swordsman . The episode ends with Kirito and Eugeo leaving Rulid Village for Zakkaria to eventually find Alice . 🔍 Production & Reception With a single Sword Skill, they finally chop