Ep. 9: Shin and friends pursue Morpho while Grethe returns to aid the frontlines.

Shin and his companions continue hunting Morpho, accompanied by Frederica. The Federacy launches diversionary attacks against the Legion to distract them from Shin’s group. Grethe rejoins the Nordlicht unit, now resupplied and prepared to assist Shin. In enemy territory, Raiden confronts Shin about his reckless combat style, warning that it endangers everyone. He emphasizes their unity, assuring Shin that his friends will support him so he need not fight alone. During the pursuit, Frederica asks the group about the ocean, and they all promise to visit it together after the war. That night, Frederica shares her fear of losing purpose, admitting she misled herself regarding Kiriya. She advises Shin not to fear an uncertain future while he has friends. Shin confesses that after his near-death encounter with Shourei, he feels no desires and questions his own aliveness. Meanwhile, No-Face warns Kiriya that enemies are tracking him and orders him to handle the situation.

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