Gigatani bars Pendragon from official matches until Khrome returns, revealing he's been shielding the team with easy opponents. Ciel learns from Sigrid how weak the team's become, then loses repeatedly to Quinn while searching for Khrome, ultimately realizing his true goal is surpassing him. Tenka defeats Quinn off-page, and Ciel confides in Robin about wanting a future rematch.

What happens

• Gigatani suspends Pendragon's official matches until Khrome returns, admitting he softened their opponents.
• Sigrid tells Ciel the team has grown weaker than he realized.
• Ciel loses repeatedly to Quinn while searching for direction, eventually resolving to surpass Khrome.
• Tenka visits Quinn and defeats her.
• Ciel visits Robin to understand why he blades and vows a future rematch.

Battles

• Pendragon vs. an unnamed opposing team — Pendragon wins 2-0

Places

Quinn's home

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Claims We Could Not Check

• The entire episode is anime-original material.