Tears To Tiara Episodes | Episode 8: Ruprom - And the plot thickens

The anime opens with Lord Gaius returning back to the Imperial islands and met up with the senate. He reported that he had successfully delivered the urn that has Drwc's body. The Senate told Gaius that they need not worry about the rebels since they are confident that Gaius can handle them

While Gaius seems pleased with the praise, he told them that "this is not the time to be complacent" and they must be able to make their decisions as fast as they can. As Gaius left the room, they called for someone called "Delator" and told him to find the whereabouts of the demon king.

Meanwhile, Gaius met up with a girl, who was known to have affiliation with ruprom. She told Gaius that she would gladly destroy the rebels. The man granted her the permission.

Episode 8: Ruprom

The episode formally opens with Epona destroying a cliff and letting the stone roll towards a construction site which the workers received and added into their constructed building. As Riannon and the others arrived, Arthur called for a break while they gathered around to plan for actions about the report of sighitngs of the Imperial Army.

Meanwhile, the Ruprom, boarding their ship was seen changing their direction to the West Coast.

Back in Avalon, Arawn found Limwris and Ermin sleeping. While Limwris waken up, Ermin remained sleeping. Blushing, Limwris entertained Arawn with the book Ermin created to spread the events that took place before and after Arawn's resurrection.

This time, the names of their swords were revealed:

Etlym - The red sword that Arawn is currently weilding.

Dyrnwyn- The black sword which was weilded by Pwyll.

After reading the comic to Arawn, the demon king told her that they should get back to the others.

Meanwhile, a scout has seen the group of Imperial Army (the Ruprom)'s ship heading their way and they called for a meeting. When Arthur decided that they should just ambush them, t,hey quickly made their way and set up the traps.

However, the traps did not work as the Ruprom's leader quickly found it and avoided the string that will trigger the traps. Realizing that it was a failure, Arawn and Arthur came in front of the soldiers and introduced themselves.

As the introduction took place, it was revealed that the leader is named Lidia and is the commander of the militant wing herself. She told them that she was to carry out her missions and intend to correct the uprising barbarians.

Provoked, Arthur charged at her without thinking, ruining their plan and causing the Gaels to attack with no coordination and organization.

As the war progresses, it is apparent that the Gaels are losing. So Arawn called for Ogam and while the sorcerer created a barrier for them, the demon king ordered a retreat. Lidia and her men did not pursue them, however.

Back in their city, Arthur saw the wounded army, and after seeing his sister tired from all the healing, he finally snapped, apologized to everyone, told them it is his fault and blamed himself.

Totally fed up from his whining, Arawn punched him, telling him that there is no "I" in the "I" tribe. And since they were "bullied" they should make it even. Arawn's punch and his speech seemed to lift up Arthur's spirit and this time, filled with determination, he intend to make the tribe even more stronger.

Meanwhile, in an Imperial patrol camp not far away, news of the Ruprom's attack reached Octavia. And as she exited her room, she found a section with the lights still on. Curious, she went inside only to be greeted with a strong smell. She traced the smell to a crate and found out its contents. Before identifying the contents for us, she was immediately knocked unconscious.

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Note: The scene with Arawn and Arthur is extremely important for me. It is a developing romance. Can you not notice it? Arawn seems to be the only one to life up Arthur's spirit and give him insight. And that for me, is an important attribute of a true partner. What do you think?