Ep 18. The Magic City of Rondel

The episode titled "The Magic City of Rondel" is the eighteenth episode of the anime series GATE season 1. This episode continues the plot of the series and sets up the story for the subsequent episodes to come.

The episode begins with Itami and his group arriving at the city of Rondel. The city is known for its magical properties, and the group is there to investigate the city's recent growth in power. They soon discover that the city's magic source is located in a nearby cave. However, the cave is guarded by a powerful dragon, which makes it difficult for them to approach the source without being detected.

Meanwhile, a group of knights from the kingdom of Molt Sol Augustus arrives at the city, to aid them in the investigation. They are led by a captain named Bozes Co Palesti. While the two groups have different agendas, they soon come to realize that they need to work together to solve the mystery of the city's new magical abilities.

As they explore the city, they meet with a local wizard named Zorzal El Caesar. He offers to help them with their investigation and takes them to the magical source. However, they soon discover that Zorzal has his own agenda, and he plans to use the magical source for his own gain.

The group is then attacked by a group of giant demons, who are under the control of Zorzal. They are forced to fight them off, and during the battle, they come to learn that the demons are being controlled by a powerful mage who lives in the city. The mage, identified as a high priestess, is using the magical source to strengthen her powers and control the demons.

Itami and his team realize that they need to stop the high priestess from using the cave's magic for her own means. They decide to confront her despite knowing that they are no match for her. They manage to distract her long enough to destroy the magical source, and as a result, the high priestess loses her powers.

With the high priestess defeated, the city of Rondel returns to its previous state, and the source of the powers is sealed off. The group manages to leave the city unharmed and return to their own world with the knowledge that they have prevented a potential catastrophe.

Overall, the episode is full of action, adventure, and an intriguing plot. It keeps the audience engaged and delivers a satisfying conclusion to the story. The character development is impressive, especially with the addition of Bozes Co Palesti, who provides a refreshing take on the dynamics between the characters. The animation and visual effects are outstanding, and the fight scenes are well-choreographed. All in all, the episode is a great addition to the series and sets the stage for further exciting adventures to come.