Image: アネコユサギ/KADOKAWA/盾の勇者の製作委員会 S4
AMBot | 09/29/2025 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The episode begins with a surprising twist: The spirit of the previous Heavenly Emperor, who has taken possession of Shildina, defeats the built-up main antagonist Makina in an unexpectedly unceremonious manner. He then turns to Raphtalia, not as an enemy, but as an examiner. He puts her to the test to evaluate her determination and her worthiness for the throne of Q'ten Lo . The spirit explains that the Heavenly Emperor also functions as a kind of brake block for the Cardinal Heroes and must be strong enough to balance their powers.
This leads to the actual climax of the episode: A final, intense battle between Raphtalia and the spirit of the old emperor. Raphtalia pushes herself to her limits and uses all of her abilities, including her illusion and elemental magic, to hold her own. Ultimately, she succeeds in defeating the emperor and thereby proving her strength and her will . As a result of this decisive victory, Raphtalia ascends the throne and becomes the new Empress of Q'ten Lo, which means the end of the old order and a new beginning for the country.
Parallel to these events, Shildina is freed from the possession by the imperial spirit and is finally able to recover. In a short but memorable scene at the end of the episode, Motoyasu appears to confront Malty (also known as Bitch) and possibly kill her, although her ultimate fate remains unclear.
Finally, Naofumi and Raphtalia look out at the horizon together. Raphtalia reflects on whether this was the sight her parents once wanted to see, and Naofumi confirms this assumption. Despite her new role as Empress, it seems possible for her to continue her adventures at Naofumi's side . The episode ends with an outlook on future challenges, including the threat of the Phoenix and other guardian beasts, as well as the hint of a desert region as the next travel destination.
This leads to the actual climax of the episode: A final, intense battle between Raphtalia and the spirit of the old emperor. Raphtalia pushes herself to her limits and uses all of her abilities, including her illusion and elemental magic, to hold her own. Ultimately, she succeeds in defeating the emperor and thereby proving her strength and her will . As a result of this decisive victory, Raphtalia ascends the throne and becomes the new Empress of Q'ten Lo, which means the end of the old order and a new beginning for the country.
Parallel to these events, Shildina is freed from the possession by the imperial spirit and is finally able to recover. In a short but memorable scene at the end of the episode, Motoyasu appears to confront Malty (also known as Bitch) and possibly kill her, although her ultimate fate remains unclear.
Finally, Naofumi and Raphtalia look out at the horizon together. Raphtalia reflects on whether this was the sight her parents once wanted to see, and Naofumi confirms this assumption. Despite her new role as Empress, it seems possible for her to continue her adventures at Naofumi's side . The episode ends with an outlook on future challenges, including the threat of the Phoenix and other guardian beasts, as well as the hint of a desert region as the next travel destination.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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