Lux faces off against Hayes, a strategist from the Heiburg Republic, who has been manipulating events from the shadows.
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.
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
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.
Watch the climactic battle between Lux and Hayes in this episode highlight: Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut Episode 9 | Anime Lover Anime Lover Facebook• Apr 24, 2026 AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more