Lutheran Barnett is revealed as the "Gaunt Knight" and the killer of Sherry's mother
: Shadow executes Lutheran using the exact same methods Lutheran used to kill Sherry's mother—stabbing him in the limbs before delivering the final blow. Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! Episode 9
: Shadow corners the leader of the imposters, Lutheran Barnett (Sherry's adoptive father). During their confrontation, Lutheran reveals he was the one who murdered Sherry's mother years ago to steal her research. Lutheran Barnett is revealed as the "Gaunt Knight"
Episode 9 of The Eminence in Shadow (Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!), titled serves as the dramatic conclusion to the Midgar Academy terrorism arc. It is widely noted for its serious tone and tragic revelations regarding Sherry Barnett. Plot Summary & Key Events Episode 9 of The Eminence in Shadow (Kage
: Sherry Barnette successfully fine-tunes a magical artifact to neutralize the Eye of Avarice , which had been suppressing the magic of everyone inside the academy.
: Sherry arrives just in time to see Shadow walking away from her father’s dead body. Unaware of Lutheran’s crimes, she believes Shadow is a cold-blooded murderer, potentially setting her up as a future antagonist driven by revenge. Episode Analysis & Guide Title The End of a Lie (Uso no Hate) Key Characters Cid/Shadow, Sherry Barnett, Lutheran Barnett, Rose Oriana Main Conflict Midgar Academy hostage crisis resolution Major Twist