Episode 10

## Special Title

### English

The Eminence in Shadow Wants To Do That One While Looking Down From a High Place!

### Romaji

*Kage no Jitsuryokusha wa Takai Tokoro Kara Miorosu Yatsu o Yaritai!*

## Episode Information

### Air Date

December 7, 2022 JP
February 27, 2023 EN

## Theme Music

### Ending

Darling in the Night (Alpha ver.)

**The Sacred Land, City of Deception** (聖地・欺瞞の都, *Seichi: Giman no Miyako*?) is the tenth episode of the *The Eminence in Shadow* anime adaptation.

## Synopsis

* English
* Japanese
 Cid heads to Lindwurm in response to a summons from Alpha, but he is not the only one traveling there; the annual Goddess’ Trial is quickly approaching.

 夏休み、シドはアルファの要請に応じ、聖地リンドブルムを訪れることに。聖地では、年に一度、聖域の扉が開かれる日に行われる“女神の試練”が開幕の時を迎えようとしていた。

## Summary

As the summer breaks start early due to the campus damage and most students decide to head home, Cid has nothing to do at home and decides to stay in the dorm. While avoiding his sister, Cid soon realizes he doesn't have anything to do at his dorms either. A bored Cid soon receives a letter from Alpha, telling him about a mission in Lindwurm, so he voices to himself a cryptic phrase about the sacred land, Lindwurm.

Meanwhile, Gamma oversees the Mitsugoshi store opening, Delta is still sleeping, Eta is sleep-walking, and Epsilon is happy to start her day by using her Slime Bodysuit to present a more curvaceous figure. As she recalls how she was saved by Shadow and obtained slime magic, this allowed her to fight two fates: the Cult of Diablos and her naturally petite figure. This is due to Epsilon's envy of the other girls, such as Beta, having developed a more appealing bust.

In her office, Beta is writing a novel about how Shadow saved a damsel from Zenon Griffey, but gets frustrated at how shallow the female lead's characterization is going, so she decides to get fresh air. Outside, Beta meets Epsilon, who teases Beta how Shadow has been gazing at her chest lately. While Beta doesn't believe her, Epsilon states that since they both have large busts, Beta should be aware of those sort of glances. Epsilon then teases Beta if she had not received such gazes from Shadow. As they bicker, the employees find a stray cat and Nu arrives to tells them that they have a new directive from Alpha.

Later, Iris and Alexia visit the royal capital's Mitsugoshi store to prepare for Alexia's trip to the Sacred Land as a special guest for the Goddess's Trial. While Iris is impressed by the store's diversity of content, Alexia peruses the store's fashion. Alexia intends to use the opportunity to speak with archbishop, to investigate into dark rumors about corruption and missing orphans. Gamma arrives to greet them and introduces herself by her public alias as Luna.

After explaining the reason for their visit, Alexia requests to see some "special" articles of clothing, despite Iris reminding her she has plenty of dresses ordered beforehand. Alexia denies such intentions seeking something else, which won't be exactly for her but also not a gift. Luna then realizes what she means and shows her a special catalog: lingerie. While Iris and Alexia are taken aback, Luna explains the product as thong underwear, and while Iris is uncomfortable with the limited coverage, Luna explains that the underwear is appealing to menfolk. As Iris is against it, Alexia takes a liking to them and is confident she will look good in them thinking she has a finely shaped buttocks. As the sisters bicker over whether or not to take the product, Alexia manages to mastermind around her sister and ends up trying and buy some.

After the terrorist attack, Rose had heard of Cid's survival and rushed to find him covered in bandages in the nurse's station. Seeing him, Rose stated he must have survived and caused a miracle by his deep love to her, and accepted his love. As he saved her, she will give him her heart, inviting Cid to travel together on a train bound for Lindwurm, clinging to him. With two more days until they arrive, Cid feels his decision to take the train as a background character was a mistake and he could have run there faster.

Rose guesses that Cid is heading there to take on the Goddess's Trial, but as Cid isn't sure himself and guesses Alpha's intent, he confirms such for Rose. She then explains that those that receive the Goddess's blessings may even marry a princess, and should he be victorious, she will speak with her father about him to likely petition a marriage with Cid. While she still can't tell anyone about them, Rose believes that they will have a happy future if they work hard. However, Cid misunderstands her attachment as her trying to convert him to her faith, misunderstanding that she's talking about her feelings to him.

For the ensuing two day travel, Cid managed to avoid her "missionary" efforts before arriving at their destination. Reaching Lindwurm, Cid sees some gift shop keychains of a sword piercing a demon's left arm and Rose explains it is based on the legend. Lindwurm is said to be where the hero Olivier dismembered the left arm of Diablos, sealed and buried somewhere within the nearby mountains in the ruins known as the Sanctuary. Walking around, Rose notices a signing event for her favorite author, Natsume Kafka, and joins the line being a big fan of hers. She explains how Natsume's books are so original, diverse, and imaginative that they feel like they were written by different people. As Cid examines some of her books at a shop, he sees the titles and quickly realizes they are plagiarized from his past life, assuming that someone else had reincarnated like him. Lining up to meet the author, he is surprised to see Beta is Natsume, having used his wisdom of literature to make herself famous.

Cid recalls how Beta was a bookworm and she loved literature when they were younger, so he told her a few stories from his past life. He thought she was going to use them as an inspiration to come up with a cool story, but she ended up stealing them wholesale to make a profit. As "Natsume" autographs his book, she states how it contains all the details of the mission, as Cid is quietly disappointed in her. Siting for lunch, Rose shows her book's personalizes autograph from Natsume, much to Cid's quiet disappointment. Rose then wonders what Natsume signed for Cid's copy, but are surprised to see its written in an ancient language. While Rose knows the basics, she can't read it, and the letters are written in a form of extreme shorthand, so she couldn't understand the meaning even if she could read them. Rose wonders why she wrote in an ancient alphabet, Cid guesses its because it's cool, and Rose just accepts his answer, surprised men were into that sort of thing.

At the Lindwurm Church, Alpha contemplates aloud how the time has come to learn the truth, curious what did the hero Olivier really do in the Sanctuary. As the more they research, the more fact mingles with fiction. Alpha sees the deceased Archbishop Drake impales atop the statue of Olivier, she wonders what he was hiding that the Cult of Diablos would even kill a man of his high status. Alpha awaits tomorrow as the doors into the Sanctuary will open and provide the answers she seeks. With the body now discovered, a still hidden Alpha takes her leave as guards are called to secure the scene. Elsewhere, Cid is eating ice cream atop a vantage point, adding commentary to the church bells, and notices a cloaked man running on rooftops. Following the assassin, he attacks Cid only to be easily blocked by an ice cream scoop. Directing the assassin's gaze upward, Epsilon arrives and kills the man with precision, with Cid complementing her skill immediately after. As Epsilon tells Cid that the target was eliminated by the Cult's executioner, they got his henchmen while the executioner has gone into hiding. They will be moving to Plan B as Cid informs her that he will be proceeding with his own plans. Taking his leave and blending into the crowd, Cid thinks how Epsilon is such a proud woman, as evident by the amount of slime she wears.

## Characters

* Cid Kagenou
* Claire Kagenou
* Gamma
* Delta
* Eta
* Epsilon
* Beta
* Nu
* Iris Midgar
* Alexia Midgar
* Rose Oriana
* Skel Etal (Mentioned)
* Po Tato (Mentioned)
* Alpha
* Drake
* Venom (Mentioned)

## Promotional Videos

TVアニメ『陰の実力者になりたくて！』第10話予告≪スペシャルVer.≫「陰の実力者は高い所から見下ろすやつをやりたい！」TVアニメ『陰の実力者になりたくて！』第10話予告≪ノーマルVer.≫「聖地・欺瞞の都」
## References

1. ↑ https://www.hidive.com/stream/the-eminence-in-shadow/s01e010
2. ↑ https://shadow-garden.jp/1st/story/#story10