AMBot | 05/31/2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The episode begins with a route full of traps designed by Ethel. Unfortunately, the group loses Fieri and their carriage due to a pitfall trap set by Ethel. Thanks to Touka's quick reflexes with the Holy Sword, however, everyone remains unharmed.

Next, the team encounters a dense fog created by Ethel's Devil Mist spell. Despite Touka's warning, Milly rushes into the fog and encounters the lurking devils. They manage to escape, but they remain disoriented in the fog. The situation worsens when Marguerite is suddenly abducted by an unknown creature.

In a surprising turn of events, Touka pretends to surrender to Ethel. This feigned defeat allows Anri to use her obsession with necromancy to make Ethel believe the group members are dead. The ruse works, leaving Ethel unprepared and enabling the group to retaliate.

Then, Ethel Borgnine arrives. She is introduced as Touka's mentor, who taught him survival techniques, but she denies knowing him. In a conversation, we learn about Touka's backstory. After losing his parents, Touka became Ethel's apprentice after falling into one of her traps. Ethel, however, accuses Touka of being responsible for the death of the legendary hero, which Touka dismisses as an accidental trap incident.

The conversation shifts to Ethel's alliance with the devils, prompting her to suggest a visit to the Gates of Hell before deciding on her loyalty. In exchange for her right arm, she eventually agrees to join the group and leads them to a craftsman who can repair their damaged wagon.

Meanwhile, Friedrich and Diego discuss Ethel's unexpected decision to join the group, and Belarco demonstrates his combat skills to Dott. Upon arriving at the craftsman's workshop, they initially face resistance, but he eventually agrees to repair the carriage with Marguerite's help. Due to his poor health, the repairs are expected to take two days.

While waiting, a conversation between Fieri and Ethel reveals more about the powerful beings ruling Elvania. Touka, however, remains determined to rescue Yuna, a resolve that is put to the test in a duel with Milly. Although Touka is outmatched, Milly expresses her trust in him and acknowledges him as the true hero who repelled the devil's attack years ago. The episode ends with Milly's conviction that Touka will succeed in rescuing Yuna.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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