Ep. 5

Summary

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Echidna congratulates Subaru for clearing the first trial and reveals that two more remain. He wakes beside Emilia, who has failed her own trial and is overwhelmed by fear. Puck’s unexplained absence deepens her insecurity. Ryuzu confirms that the trials are the only lawful way to remove the barrier, while Garfiel opposes efforts that might destabilize the Sanctuary. Subaru confronts Roswaal about his absence during the Witch Cult attack and learns that Roswaal deliberately allowed the crisis to develop so Subaru could gain credit and become indispensable to Emilia. Furious but focused, Subaru negotiates the release of the Arlam villagers while Emilia stays behind to continue challenging the graveyard. Garfiel privately suggests that Subaru clear the trials in her place, an option Subaru begins considering after watching her suffer. Subaru then returns to the mansion to investigate Frederica and protect Rem. The building appears deserted, and an uneasy silence replaces the usual household activity. As Subaru searches the corridors, Elsa Granhiert suddenly emerges and stabs him through the abdomen. Her return confirms that the mansion faces a scheduled attack, linking the Sanctuary’s political trap to a second deadline Subaru must somehow solve.