Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! Episode 7 English Subbed Episode Title: A Fencing Tournament of Intrigue & Bloodshed Episode Description: Nu informs Cid the murderer she interrogated was a typical Cult foot soldier; orphans brainwashed with drugs and magic. One such soldier, Rex, is in the city on a Cult mission. Cid is preoccupied as Skel and Po have entered him in the academy’s sword tournament to impress girls. Nu mistakenly thinks Cid rambling about the festival is him plotting to deal with Rex. At the festival Cid duels student president Princess Rose and, while still role-playing as a secret hero keeping his skills hidden, feigns injury repeatedly. The referee eventually declares Rose victor but she is impressed at Cid’s fighting spirit. Sherry asks Cid to be friends before they consider dating, though Cid has completely forgotten who Sherry is and decides to just avoid her. Sherry asks Alexia about her relationship with Cid and is happy when Alexia reveals their relationship was fake, though Alexia is privately upset another girl is interested in Cid. An election is announced to fill an empty student council seat. Gaunt Knight erects an anti magic barrier, allowing the fake Shadow Garden to capture the academy. Rose attempts to fight but without her magic she is almost killed and Cid is hurt recklessly rushing to protect her.