Episode 9 is a transitional episode that sets up the Dratena rescue arc but struggles with its moral logic. Lena's decision to help Dratena feels forced, and the episode doesn't do enough to justify it. The pacing is steady, the animation is average, and the writing is the weakest element. If you're invested in the Dratena subplot, this episode advances it. If you're not, it won't change your mind.