A Strong Enemy Appeared!.Issei and the others start their operation to search for Freed and the Excalibur, later finding the ex-priest at the abandoned warehouse previously used by Stray Devil Viser. Kiba engages Freed in a one-on-one battle until Issei, Saji and Koneko intervene, giving Kiba the advantage. However, Valper Galilei advises Freed to control his Excalibur better, and manages to reverse the situation until the timely arrival of Xenovia and Irina. Valper and Freed flee, forcing Kiba, Xenovia and Irina to chase after the two. However, Rias, Sona, Akeno, and Tsubaki intervene and Issei and Saji are punished by their respective masters for taking action without permission. Back at the Hyodo Residence, Asia greets Rias and Issei in a naked apron and Rias decides to change into one as well. The next day, Rias, Akeno, and Koneko send their familiars to search for Kiba, Xenovia, and Irina throughout the city, finding an injured Irina lying in the outskirts of town. After healing Irina with Asia's help, Tsubaki takes Irina to the Sitri residence for further treatment. Freed reveals that he now has four Excalibur swords with him after stealing Irina's Excalibur Mimic under Kokabiel's orders as part of his plan to start another Great War using all seven Excaliburs. Disappointed that Michael only sent exorcists, Kokabiel decides to target the Devils of Kuoh Academy to force the Devil Kings to take action. After the Fallen Angel leader uses a small attack as a diversion, Issei and the others head back to the school in preparation for their upcoming battle with Kokabiel. Meanwhile at Kuoh Academy, Valper and Freed stand inside a magic circle undergoing an unknown ceremony, with Kiba and Xenovia realizing the situation from afar.