Arc 9The Counter Force
Arthur defeated Kokabiel and Vali, then became entangled in the three factions’ efforts to preserve peace. Recognized as a genuine King Arthur from another world, he accepted the role of Counter Force and prepared to witness the peace treaty as the leaders gathered at Kuoh Academy.
- Arthur rescued Aisa Argento, and Koneko Toujou defeated Freed Sellzen before Arthur welcomed Aisa into his villa.
- Rias moved her peerage into Arthur’s villa and asked him for help resisting her arranged marriage to Riser Phoenix.
- Arthur trained Rias, then defeated Riser and his peerage with Ea, securing Rias’s freedom from the arranged match.
- Vali visited Arthur and learned that he was both the Red Dragon Emperor and the wielder of a powerful Longinus.
- Arthur helped Rias confront Kokabiel, defeated Vali’s Juggernaut Drive, and killed Kokabiel with Divine Judgment.
- Akeno Himejima revealed her mixed heritage to Arthur, while Koneko Toujou confessed her fear of being rejected for her catlike form, and Arthur accepted both of them.
- Sirzechs told Arthur that God had died and that the three factions planned peace talks, while Vali and Azazel sought to involve Arthur in maintaining peace.
- Arthur accepted the Counter Force role, received Ascalon from Michael, and prepared to witness the treaty as Sirzechs, Azazel, and Michael assembled at Kuoh Academy.