The Hestia and Takemikazuchi Familias try to break into the Pleasure Quarter, while the Ishtar Familia plan to start the ritual. Bell and Mikoto decide to risk whatever they can and go to save Haruhime; Bell attacks the castle as a distraction while Mikoto goes to find where Haruhime is. Bell encounters Ishtar, who tells him about her plan to stop Freya. She tries to charm him, only to be stunned to realize he's immune, discovering his "Realis Phrase" ability. Meanwhile, the Freya Familia keep watch outside the city...