Tensions Between Royal Authority and Religion Behind the Assault… Anime “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” Episode 11 Summary and Preview Stills Released

■Episode 11 “The Old Country Bumpkin Faces a Deadly Struggle”
[Synopsis]
Beryl and his companions successfully protected the royal family from assassins, but with the unprecedented event of the assassins all committing suicide at once, all clues leading to the mastermind have been lost. Lucy explains to Beryl her perspective that the attack was orchestrated by someone from Sfendyardvania. Lurking in the background is the conflict between royal authority and religion. Beryl believes it would be prudent to cancel the event to prevent further opportunities for the prince’s assassination, as the instigators surely won’t give up after just one failed attempt. However, the next day, it is decided that the grand tour of the capital will proceed as planned—

(C)Shigeru Sagazaki, Tetsuhiro Nabeshima/SQUARE ENIX, From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman Project