Episode 14

Your Lie, Your Wish (君の嘘, 君の願い) is the fourteenth episode of the The Eminence in Shadow anime adaptation.

Synopsis
Cid's victory is short-lived when Nelson counters with his new magic. Meanwhile, Alexia convinces Rose and Natsume to form an alliance to uncover the truth of their world.

Summary
Olivier stabs Cid, but he grabs her and bites her neck, ripping it and defeating her. Nelson wonders how is Cid still alive after being stabbed and Cid explains that if your protect your vital organs and arteries, its easy to survive a stabbing. Nelson explains he is surprised to see Olivier getting defeated by a kid with no magic, but states she was just a copy. With the amount of magic he has in the center of the Sanctuary, he summons countless copies of Olivier. Several attack Cid, but he opens his right eye and defeats them using his magic.

Nelson is surprised he is able to use magic. Cid explains that he just tempered with the magic until it was too solid to be absorbed. It took him some time, but its something simple. Nelson can't believe that's possible and orders the Olivier copies to kill him. Cid fights them, but as his wound continues to bleed, he notes the playtime is over. He then decides to take out all copies at the same time and start casting his ultimate spell I am the All-Range Atomic, but before he finishes one of the Oliviers stabs him in the heart. However, Cid is unaffected and finishes his spell. Aurora is surprised by the amount of magic he has. The explosion obliterates all Oliviers, along with the chained door and everything else.

Cid wakes up with Aurora by his side. She is surprised that he survived being stabbed in the heart and Cid explains that he used magic to move his heart to the other side. Aurora starts disappearing and confesses that she was the one that called him there. She notes she lied for other things as well, but Cid is fine with it. Aurora states that for a long time she wanted to fade away and forget everything, but now has a memory she doesn't want to forget and thanks Cid. Cid also thanks her, stating he had a good time too. Before completely disappearing, Aurora tells Cid what to do if he ever met the real her.

Alexia, Rose and Beta look at the aftermath of Cid's spell. Alexia feels frustrated being weak and unable to do anything. She wants to start an organization with Rose and Beta, and look up for information and decide what to do. Beta states that they have no precise plan, but both Rose and Beta agree to form a team.

Epsilon reports to Alpha that the Sanctuary has been obliterated. The holy sword vaporized, along with the magical core. Alpha notes that was the simplest and the most effective solution and congratulates Shadow. Epsilon also reveals that Beta is working with Alexia and may infiltrate her inner circle. Epsilon also confirms their theory that Aurora has another name, the Demon Diablos. Epsilon wonders if she should report to Shadow, but Alpha states its not needed as he knows everything.

A man tries to convince Gamma to buy a prime property in Madlid and open her shopping centre there. Gamma isn't sure at first, but as one of her employees tells her that they found petroleum, Gamma decides to buy every property in that street and explains she wants to redevelop the city and make it the greatest city in Vegalta Empire. Meanwhile, Alpha and the rest guess that Delta is still in the Sacred Land, but decide to leave her along as she will return home when she gets cold.

Alpha recalls an earlier time with Cid, when they made their base of operation. She explains they need to start training the girls as they will be facing the Cult and need to enhance their individual strengths. Alpha receives news that the Royal Chancellor Perv Asshat will be visiting the Royal Capital of Midgar.

Alexia explains to Iris that the archbishop was part of the Cult. To be able to keep the Sanctuary a secret, they need some big organization and Alexia wants to investigate the Divine Teachings. Iris had suggested the same thing to their father, but he told them to not do anything. However, Iris feels that if she wins the Bushin Festival again, she will have more backing and support of the people, and their father will have to listen to her. Alexia wonders if the Cult or Shadow Garden won't get involved, but Iris is sure of her sword skills. Iris wonders why Alexia went into the Sanctuary as she didn't tell her to do such a thing. Alexia then acts a bit dumb and excuses himself and leaves. Iris notes to herself that her Crimson Knights lost their strongest members and probably won't be able to rebuild them. The Knight Order was supporting her, but she guesses they hate her as she took their strongest members and let them die. Iris feels she needs to win the tournament and show them a path.

Rose is training, however she feels strange and demonic possession appears on her chest.