Episode 5

**Hey, How About Covering the Crime** (そうだ、罪を被せてみよう, *Sō da, Tsumi o Kabusete Miyō*?) is the fifth episode of the Anime. It was aired in Japan on February 8th, 2022.

## Synopsis

Wein visits Grinahae at his manor to strike a plea deal with him in exchange for getting a reduced sentence for his involvement in the rebellion plot. The negotiations breakdown, however, and Grinahae planned to capture Wein and seize Lowa, only to fall into a big trap laid by Wein.

## Summary

Wein accompanied by five soldiers visits Grinahae Antgadull's manor. Furious that the young noble dare shows his face in front of him after killing his son Gerard, Wein assures him he has no intention of fighting. He then requests to sit down and talk with him, which, Owl learns of this. Comapared to his ten men over Wein's five soldiers, he plans on nipping the bud of the problem that he faces against Wein. Within one of the rooms in the manor, Grinhae unnervingly listens to Wein as he informs him that Lowa is privy to his attempted rebellion. However, instead of announcing his death sentence, Wein proclaims that the "leader" of the rebellion Gerard, his son, is dead. The proclamation shocks Grinhae hearing Wein's proposal using Gerard as a scapegoat for the rebellion plot. Still though, Grinhae would be tried for treason for his son's actions against the empire. This problem could be rectified if he hands over all of the evidence of the rebellion and testify regarding his involvement thereby granting him a slap on the wrist. Succumbing to Wein's coercion, Grinhae agrees to the deal and will meet with Lowa soon.

Afterward, Wein with his soldiers head to an inn and en-route, they're ambushed by Owl's men. Elsewhere, Grinhae pays his respect to his son and after he does orders his men to capture prince Wein and then sieze Princess Lowa. Returning to Wein's group, as Wein deduces that the ambushers aren't Grinhae's men, Owl tries to ambush attack Wein, but he briskly dodges it. Wein then unravels the rebellion plot as he fends off Owl's attacks who tries to keep a calm cool head, but is unnerved to learn that Wein's men there aren't the only ones. At Antagull's manor, two of Owl's men plan on burning down the place as part of Owl's plan, but are killed by Nanaki who followed Wein's orders. Back to Wein's side, he defeats Owl by slicing off his right arm, making him flee the scene. Hearing horsetracks in the distance and figuring they belong to Grinhae and his men. Wein decides to switch over to Plan B and flee the scene.

Eventually, Grinhae and his soldiers catch up to Wein and his men, only to be left astonished by the fact that his army was stationed by one of his country's checkpoints. The situation where Grinhae would have a falling out with Wein through his negotiations was planned as a contingency. Distraught over the predicament, Grinhae realizes there's more forces approaching them from behind. Seeing the imperial flag being raised, Grinhae believed that they're allies as he's affiliated with them, but another flag raised behind it revealed that they belong to Lowa. Later, Grinhae attends an audience with Princess Lowa, a governor of the Empire, and Wein. During it, Grinhae tries to call out Wein for being there despite having no ties to the empire and the large presence of his army. Despite this, it's explained to him that Wein and his army are partaking in a joint exercise with the empire's army. All of this was made possible thanks to the help of Ambassador Teord Talum. Realizing the Wein's entire plan, Grinhae beseeches Lowa for mercy.

Sometime later, Ninym enjoys tea with Lowa and they talk about Lowa cancelling her marriage proposal plans with Wein. However, the topic then changes to Lowa's feelings for Wein, to which, she confirms. Later, Lowa talks with Wein outside in a gazebo about the recent events. When Lowa leaves, she vows to become empress and one day be able to stand proudly next to Wein.

## Character

Characters in order of appearance.

* Grinahae Antgadull
* Wein Salema Arbalest
* Owl
* Gerard Antgadull
* Nanaki Ralei
* Ambassador Teord Talum
* Ninym Ralei