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AMBot | 09/13/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
In this decisive episode, the plot in Q'ten Lo drives crucial developments that focus on Raphtalia's role as future empress and the political entanglements. The episode begins with Raphtalia's risky decision to go alone to the meeting with Shildina, the Water Dragon Miko, even though her allies are concerned due to the dangers posed by the figure known as the "Battle Miko".
Shildina initially offers Raphtalia to integrate the revolutionary army into the imperial forces and offer her a leadership position, in exchange for abandoning the resistance. However, Raphtalia declines this, as she does not want to accept the oppression of the population by the current government. Instead, Shildina proposes a ceasefire that includes the withdrawal of government troops from the old capital and the possibility of peace talks with the emperor.
In a private request, Shildina confesses to Raphtalia that in the event of a defeat of the government troops, she wants Raphtalia to take over the crown of Empress Ruftmila to avoid bloodshed and secure the well-being of the people. Raphtalia accepts this responsibility, which Naofumi and her allies later support.
Parallel to this, Naofumi and Itsuki discover a new method to strengthen the cardinal weapons in the holy sites of Q'ten Lo: the "Energy Boost" (EP), which allows the heroes to enhance their abilities by utilizing inner energy. This discovery is considered crucial for the upcoming battles.
The episode culminates in Raphtalia's coronation ceremony, where she receives the blessing of the emperor and is officially appointed as empress. This blessing grants her the ability to strengthen allies and neutralize the barriers of enemies, significantly improving her strategic position.
Despite the peace efforts, tensions escalate as reports arrive that the government army is gathering troops and planning an attack.
Shildina initially offers Raphtalia to integrate the revolutionary army into the imperial forces and offer her a leadership position, in exchange for abandoning the resistance. However, Raphtalia declines this, as she does not want to accept the oppression of the population by the current government. Instead, Shildina proposes a ceasefire that includes the withdrawal of government troops from the old capital and the possibility of peace talks with the emperor.
In a private request, Shildina confesses to Raphtalia that in the event of a defeat of the government troops, she wants Raphtalia to take over the crown of Empress Ruftmila to avoid bloodshed and secure the well-being of the people. Raphtalia accepts this responsibility, which Naofumi and her allies later support.
Parallel to this, Naofumi and Itsuki discover a new method to strengthen the cardinal weapons in the holy sites of Q'ten Lo: the "Energy Boost" (EP), which allows the heroes to enhance their abilities by utilizing inner energy. This discovery is considered crucial for the upcoming battles.
The episode culminates in Raphtalia's coronation ceremony, where she receives the blessing of the emperor and is officially appointed as empress. This blessing grants her the ability to strengthen allies and neutralize the barriers of enemies, significantly improving her strategic position.
Despite the peace efforts, tensions escalate as reports arrive that the government army is gathering troops and planning an attack.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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