Kazuma, Ayano and Ren encounter Lapis, who begins the summoning ritual of Belial, the King of Demons. Lapis reveals she is attempting to become "human" through others' pain. Kazuma and Ayano attack Lapis, who retreats as Belial's summoning proceeds. By combining their powers, Kazuma, Ayano, and Ren manage to repel Belial. Afterwards, Bernhardt and Lapis return, but Gemna's arrival convinces Bernhardt not to kill them. Kazuma asks Lapis what were... see more