Her words like a sigh, Alice placed her right hand on the tree trunk by her side as a support.
But she not holding onto a sword—
Eugeo thought that at nearly the same time Kirito blurted out a “no way”.
Light flashed out in the next instant and the smallish tree growing on the hill's peak disintegrated.
“——!?”
Somewhat belatedly, a fragrance, rich in sweetness and vitality, lavishly drifted by, then vanished without a trace.
Before they knew it, Alice's right hand held onto a familiar long sword with its slender form. Not only the scabbard, but everything from the guard to the pommel were made from a dazzling gold. A cross-shaped flower design decorated the guard.

(Alicization Rising, 309-310)