Free challenges the ruthless Phi, hoping to prove Blading means more than destruction, but Phi crushes and shatters Geist Fafnir. Furious, Valt demands a rematch on Free's behalf, but Phi refuses, saying he's saving Valt as his final target. Shaken by what he's witnessed, Aiger decides to leave on a training journey to grow strong enough to eventually face Phi himself.

What happens

• Free challenges Phi to a battle over what Blading truly means.
• Phi wins and destroys Free's Geist Fafnir.
• Valt challenges Phi to avenge Free but is turned down.
• Phi reveals he's saving Valt as his final target.
• Aiger decides to leave on a training journey.

Battles

• Free De La Hoya vs. Phi — Phi wins, Geist Fafnir destroyed

Attributed, not verified by us

Claims We Could Not Check

• The ending teases Phi's next target as Shu Kurenai, confirmed true in a later episode.
• This is the only episode where Geist Fafnir's locks are shown positioned correctly.