Episode 9 of The Eminence in Shadow (Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!), titled serves as the dramatic conclusion to the Midgar Academy terrorism arc. It is widely noted for its serious tone and tragic revelations regarding Sherry Barnett. Plot Summary & Key Events
Shadow is labeled a public enemy of the kingdom for "mass murder" and arson Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! - Episode 9 Discussion
: Shadow corners the leader of the imposters, Lutheran Barnett (Sherry's adoptive father). During their confrontation, Lutheran reveals he was the one who murdered Sherry's mother years ago to steal her research. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! Episode 9
: Sherry Barnette successfully fine-tunes a magical artifact to neutralize the Eye of Avarice , which had been suppressing the magic of everyone inside the academy.
: Shadow executes Lutheran using the exact same methods Lutheran used to kill Sherry's mother—stabbing him in the limbs before delivering the final blow. Episode 9 of The Eminence in Shadow (Kage
: Sherry arrives just in time to see Shadow walking away from her father’s dead body. Unaware of Lutheran’s crimes, she believes Shadow is a cold-blooded murderer, potentially setting her up as a future antagonist driven by revenge. Episode Analysis & Guide Title The End of a Lie (Uso no Hate) Key Characters Cid/Shadow, Sherry Barnett, Lutheran Barnett, Rose Oriana Main Conflict Midgar Academy hostage crisis resolution Major Twist
Lutheran Barnett is revealed as the "Gaunt Knight" and the killer of Sherry's mother - Episode 9 Discussion : Shadow corners the
: Once the barrier falls and magic is restored, the real Shadow Garden arrives to confront the terrorists who were impersonating them.