A dark figure from the Old Empire’s past emerges, adding another layer of threat to the New Kingdom. Character Highlights
Philuffy has been struggling with the effects of a "Baptism" surgery—a cruel experiment that puts her under Hayes's control and causes severe physical strain.
Reviewers from platforms like Reddit noted that while the episode delivered emotional moments between Lux and Philuffy , the pacing felt rushed. Some fans critiqued the rapid transitions between scenes and the perceived lack of competence from the supporting Drag-Knights during the final confrontation. Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut Episode 9
Hayes uses her control over the Ruins' automatons to turn La Krushe against the party, leading them into a dangerous trap.
Central to this arc, her bond with Lux is tested as she fights to resist Hayes’s influence. Critical Reception A dark figure from the Old Empire’s past
Continues to prove why he is the "Undefeated Weakest" by taking on overwhelming odds to protect his childhood friend, Philuffy .
Revealed as a major antagonist with ties to the ancient Holy Arcadia Empire , wielding the powerful Divine Drag-Ride Nidhogg . Some fans critiqued the rapid transitions between scenes
In episode 9 of Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut (Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle), titled the plot intensifies as Lux Arcadia confronts Hayes to save Philuffy Aingram from a life-threatening experiment. Key Plot Points