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The Crusade Against Greed: 5 Shocking Secrets Revealed In Re:Zero Season 3 Episode 10

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The "Counterattack Arc" of Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World reached its brutal, climactic peak in Episode 10, a watershed moment that permanently altered the landscape of the battle for the Water Gate City of Priestella. Airing on February 12, 2025, this episode, officially titled "The Crusade Against Greed," delivered on the Season 3 promise of high-stakes action and psychological warfare, culminating in the long-awaited confrontation between the alliance of heroes—Subaru Natsuki, Emilia, and Reinhard van Astrea—and the terrifyingly powerful Sin Archbishop of Greed, Regulus Corneas. The sheer tactical genius required to overcome an enemy with a seemingly untouchable defense made this one of the most talked-about installments of the year.

This episode was not just a battle; it was a masterclass in strategic storytelling, forcing Subaru to use his Return by Death ability not for self-preservation, but to systematically deconstruct an Authority that defied all logic and physics. The focus shifted entirely from raw power to understanding the complex, hidden mechanics of Regulus’s invincibility, providing a satisfying payoff after the previous episodes' traumatic losses and the Witch Cult's initial devastating "Attack Arc" victory. The following deep dive breaks down the five most crucial revelations and plot points that defined Episode 10 and cemented its place as a series highlight.

Sin Archbishop of Greed: Regulus Corneas Biography and Authority Explained

To fully grasp the magnitude of the victory in Episode 10, one must first understand the man and the power that made him a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Regulus Corneas, the Sin Archbishop of Greed, is a central antagonist of the "Arc 5: The Star That Engraves History" storyline, embodying a twisted, self-serving interpretation of "greed."

  • Full Name: Regulus Corneas (レグルス・コルニアス)
  • Affiliation: Witch Cult
  • Title: Sin Archbishop of Greed
  • Debut (Light Novel): Arc 3 (briefly), Major Role in Arc 5
  • Core Motivation: A profound and narcissistic belief in his own "rights" and "entitlements," demanding that the world cater to his definition of "perfect justice" and "equality."
  • Key Power: The Authority of Greed, which manifests primarily as 'Stillness of an Object's Time.'
  • Invincibility Mechanic: The Authority allows Regulus to stop the flow of time for anything he touches, including himself. This renders any attack against him completely null, as the force cannot be transferred to his body. He is, for all intents and purposes, physically untouchable.
  • The Hidden Weakness: Regulus’s heart is stopped by the Authority, meaning he needs an external, living 'heart' to survive. He transfers the function of his heart to one of his many 'wives,' who must be within a certain proximity. This is the crucial entity that Subaru's strategy targets.

The sheer arrogance and philosophical horror of Regulus’s character—a man who believes he is owed everything and can take any life in the name of his own self-defined justice—made his defeat an emotional necessity for the heroes and the audience. His power was not just physical; it was a psychological wall of entitlement.

1. The Strategic Breakthrough: Unmasking 'Stillness of an Object's Time'

The first major revelation of Episode 10 was the definitive understanding of Regulus's Authority. Early attempts by Emilia and Reinhard van Astrea—the Sword Saint—proved useless. Even the legendary power of the Sword Saint, which can cleave mountains, did nothing but pass through Regulus’s "stopped time" shield.

Subaru Natsuki, utilizing his unique position and the information gleaned from previous, fatal loops via Return by Death, realized the key was not brute force, but observation. He noticed that Regulus’s attacks, which involve releasing the stopped time on objects (like sand or debris) to turn them into unstoppable, high-speed projectiles, had a tiny, almost imperceptible delay. This delay was the key to understanding that the Authority was not a passive shield, but an active, continuous power requiring a constant source.

This breakthrough led to the correct hypothesis: Regulus's invincibility was tied to an external condition, a loophole in the Authority of Greed itself. Subaru’s role, therefore, was not to fight, but to act as the "information broker" and tactical commander, guiding the two most powerful combatants, Emilia and Reinhard, toward the true target.

2. The Cruel Price of Invincibility: Regulus's Wives

The most shocking and morally complex secret revealed was the true nature of Regulus’s power source: his so-called "wives." Regulus, in his twisted pursuit of "greed" and "perfection," had accumulated dozens of women, whom he treated as disposable property.

The Authority of Greed, which stops time for his own body, also stops his heart. To remain alive, Regulus must transfer the function of his heart to one of his wives. This woman becomes a living, breathing, but completely unaware, replacement heart. When Regulus takes damage, the impact is instantly transferred to his current 'heart,' killing the wife immediately. He then simply switches the heart function to another wife, making him functionally invincible as long as he has a supply of these women nearby.

This revelation provided the episode's "peak bodily horror" moment, as the heroes realized that every failed attack on Regulus resulted in the instantaneous, horrific death of an innocent woman. Subaru's strategy then became clear: eliminate the supply of living hearts, forcing Regulus to fight with his own, vulnerable body.

3. The Dual Assault: Emilia’s Ice and Reinhard’s Divine Protection

With the strategy in place, the episode transitioned into a breathtaking, coordinated attack that showcased the true power of the Emilia Camp and the Sword Saint. The plan required a two-pronged assault to overwhelm Regulus’s ability to switch hearts:

  • Emilia’s Role: Using her overwhelming Great Spirit-level ice magic, Emilia created a massive, frozen wave to engulf the entire area, including Regulus and all of his wives. This was necessary to isolate and trap the women, preventing Regulus from continuously cycling to a new heart.
  • Reinhard’s Role: Once Regulus was separated from his wives (or his supply was exhausted/frozen), Reinhard van Astrea, armed with the power of his Divine Protections and the Holy Sword, could finally land a decisive blow. Reinhard’s power is legendary, but it was Subaru’s tactical guidance that made it relevant against this specific Authority.

The climax saw Emilia's ice crystalizing the entire battlefield, forcing Regulus to consume his own Authority's power to free himself, thereby draining his mana and his connection to his "hearts." This strategic maneuver, orchestrated by Subaru, was the true turning point of the "Counterattack Arc."

4. The Ultimate Defeat: A Moment of Pure Irony

The final moments of the battle delivered a stunning conclusion that was both satisfying and deeply ironic. Once Regulus was forced to use his own, stopped heart, he became vulnerable. Reinhard, the strongest character in the world of Lugnica, finally landed the fatal blow, a strike that could not be nullified by the now-broken Authority of Greed.

The irony of Regulus’s death is profound: the man who demanded everything and believed in his absolute right to exist was ultimately defeated by being forced to accept the one thing he was unwilling to share or compromise on—vulnerability. His defeat was a direct result of Subaru Natsuki’s willingness to sacrifice his own sanity and experience horrific deaths to understand the enemy’s true nature, a perfect thematic foil to Regulus’s self-centered "greed."

5. Implications for the Counterattack Arc: Shifting the War's Momentum

Episode 10’s victory over the Sin Archbishop of Greed was far more than a single battle win; it was the moment the tide turned in the "Counterattack Arc."

  • Restored Morale: The defeat of one of the Witch Cult's most terrifying leaders provided a massive boost to the allied forces, including the Crusch Karsten and Anastasia Hoshin camps, who had suffered heavy losses during the initial attack on Priestella.
  • Focus on Capella: With Regulus neutralized, the focus immediately shifted to the remaining Sin Archbishops, particularly Capella Emerada Lugunica (Lust), whose surprise visit to the bedridden Crusch Karsten was an ominous subplot teased throughout the episode.
  • Subaru's Evolution: This episode marked a significant milestone for Subaru. He successfully commanded a tactical operation against a god-like enemy, proving that his Return by Death, combined with his intellect and emotional resilience, is the ultimate counter-ability to the Witch Cult's terrifying powers. He moved from being a victim to a true strategic leader.

The victory in "The Crusade Against Greed" set the stage for the final, intense confrontations of Season 3, confirming that the heroes were finally ready to take back the city and secure a future for the Kingdom of Lugnica.

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