Episode 12

**Reason to Fight** (決意の先に, **Ketsui no Saki ni**?) is the twelfth and final episode of the Anime. It aired in Japan on June 22nd, 2022.

## Synopsis

Ireena and Ginny are caught in a trap set up by a sympathizer of the Demon Lord, all while Ard is forced to face off against himself from an alternate reality.

## Summary

Both Ireena and Ginny were disappointed that they were left behind by Ard again so he could fight on the battlefield. Soon, they're approached by Latima carrying an important message from Ard. She informs them that Ard wants them to leave the mansion immediately. Eventually, they're led through a forest by Latima, who claims that their departure is all part of Ard's plan that he devised. Latima reveals that Ard has figured out that the Demon Lord is using a vessel to keep himself immortal and has found a way to destroy the vessel. Closing in on their destination, they're attacked by a hidden assailant, and Latima has Ginny and Ireena go on ahead.

Meanwhile, on the battlefield, the Heavenly Kings decimate the demon army with their skills and abilities. Returning to Ireena and Ginny, they find the vessel Latima was talking about; however, it was a trap laid by Latima, who was on the Demon Lord's side. On Ard's side, Disaster Rouge bargains with Ard, claiming if he joins him, he'll spare the lives of his friends. Although Disaster Rogue won't personally harm the girls, he cannot speak on behalf of Varvatos' army when they arrive at the castle. As it so happens, both Ginny and Ireena escape from their entrapment, so Latima summons some demons and monsters to her side. Just then, Lydia arrives and destroys Disaster Rogue's vessel. She also reveals that the hairpins she gave them had a tracking device. After knocking out Latima, Lydia deals with the creatures there, which infuriates Disaster Rogue.

Now without any ace up his sleeves, Ard tries to reason with the agitated Disaster Rogue; however, this proves futile, and the two fight. In the end, Ard wins and lands the final blow on Disaster Rogue, who warns him that he's committing the same sin he did that cost Lydia her life in the past. Once that was accomplished, Ard, Ireena, and Ginny start glowing golden light, signaling they've accomplished their task and will be sent back to the future. Before they disappear, Ireena and Ginny inform Lydia of what the future is like, and Lydia tells the two a message to give to Ard.

On the battlefield, Varvatos is notified that the Demon Lord has been dealt with, and he then conveys this to his army, announcing the army's victory. Varvatos is then joined by Lydia, who informs him that Ard and his companions have returned home and left it at that.

In the white dimensional void, Ard meets with the god again, who thanks him for eliminating the anomaly. However, Ard asks who he is and hopes that he never has to see him again, and the god answers that he's his ally and claims his notion is mutual.

Back in their time, Ard, Ireena, and Ginny awaken by Olivia and Slyphy, who reveals they've reached their destination of Kingsglaive. Ard then notices the two girls are still wearing the hairpins given to them by Lydia. Ireena then relays Lydia's message to Ard, who is pushed forward by an apparition of Lydia to follow the girls as they look around the area.

## Characters

Characters in order of appearance.

* Ireena Litz de Olhyde
* Ginny Fin de Salvan
* Latima
* Disaster Rogue
* Verda El Hazard
* Lizer Bellphoenix
* Alvarto Exex
* Olivia vel Vine
* Slyphy Marheaven
* Lydia Beginsgate
* Varvatos