Ep. 12: Tokiomi and Kirei plan to let Rider attack others first while Kiritsugu reviews intel
Aired on December 18, 2011
Tokiomi and Kirei learn of Rider's Noble Phantasm from Assassins and decide to let him engage other Servants first. Maiya transports Iri and Saber to a new headquarters, where Saber notices Iri's odd behavior, leading Iri to admit her powers have weakened. Kiritsugu reviews intel on other contestants' locations. Archer questions Kirei about his spying, noting his unusual interest in Kariya despite Kariya's minimal threat. Archer concludes Kirei enjoys others' suffering. Kirei initially resists but eventually acknowledges his dark nature, causing Command Spells to reappear on his hand, confirming he remains a contestant. With no Servant, Archer hints that Kirei should kill another Master and take their Servant.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Iri and Maiya confront Kirei to protect Kiritsugu while Saber defeats Caster and Kiritsugu wounds Kayneth.
- Ep. 9 · Kayneth loses his magic and Servant while Waver discovers Caster's gruesome crimes
- Ep. 10 · Rin investigates kidnappings in Fuyuki City and confronts Uryuu to save Kotone.
- Ep. 11 · Rider and Saber debate kingship ideals before Rider summons his army to defeat the Assassins.
- Ep. 12 · Tokiomi and Kirei plan to let Rider attack others first while Kiritsugu reviews intel
- Ep. 13 · Caster and Uryuu plan a grand spectacle for God after their artwork is destroyed.