EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off the explosive second episode where Barbatos was unleashed against Gjallarhorn's forces, 'Glorious Demise' shifts focus to the internal consequences and power dynamics within the Third Group as they process what resistance actually costs. This is still early-season foundation work — episode 3 of 25 — solidifying the core relationships and ideological stakes before the mission to escort Kudelia Aina Bernstein fully launches. It directly sets up 'The Price of Life,' transitioning from the immediate aftermath of rebellion toward the broader, more dangerous conflict ahead.