Man, this episode was packed with a lot of stuff. The best episode so far, IMO.
The demons are starting to make moves. No surprise Philia is their target. Though for the first time we see Philia meeting with Elsa who is an exorcist. I wonder if these two will be working together.
I am thrilled to see that Fernando got inspired by Mia. He is doing what he can for his kingdom and also for Mia. Mia seeing him struggle a bit was a more endearing moment because this isn't easy for him. Of course, she knows she has to support him. A really like the dynamic between these two. Hopefully, this also means no mercy for Julius.
Of course, with Julius making moves with Mia's parents, we get a big reveal at the end of the episode that Philia is Hildegard's daughter. There was a lot revealed in that scene.
- The first is that Hildegard, Mia's aunt, is on the side of the older prince. Well, it does make sense. Given that Philia was her student I'd be surprised if she wasn't. Though for her to still help Mia is nice.
- First the reveal of Philia being Hildegard's daughter. It was really wait hold up. She is being serious. It really shows how scummy Mia's father is. She stole Hildegard's pride and joy. Sadly, it's clear her hands were tied.
- Now they had Hildegard mentor Philia. My god that whole part has many levels now.
- First, it is way beyond cruel to put Hildegard in that position. Although I just wonder if the fact, she could be with her daughter was enough for her.
- Of course, I am sure to know how awful her brother is, Hildegard had to be hard on Philia. It saddens me that is the only experience she might have had with her true mother.
- Philia's life was miserable, and it is worsened because they had Mia. They could have given back Philia to Hildegard, but of course, with how talented Philia was as a Saint, of course they wouldn't do that.
- As we have Mia's revenge again Julius. Of course, Hildegard has her own revenge. Against the scum of the brother.
I do think Mia shouldn't be too hard on herself. I think even if they never had her, they still would have treated Philia like shyt. Mia being born was the light for Philia through the darkness and ending up selling her is what gave her the opportunity to have happiness.
In the letter it is quite evident to Hildegard how much Mia means to her. Even if it is in her revenge against her brother and his wife, I feel like this is an opportunity for her to be a mother. Something which got taken away from her when she was pregnant with Philia.
Also, I did like the scene with Grace and her 3 older sisters. I love how the oldest sister Emily considers Philia her rival. More than likely, it is a one-sided rivalry. Though with her tsundere nature, I wonder if that rivalry is her own admiration for Philia. I love how the other 2 sisters, Jane and Amanda give Emily the push to help out Grace.