Ep 2. The Holy Sword Is Here!

The Holy Sword Is Here! is the second episode of the second season of the popular anime series High School DxD. In this episode, we see the introduction of a new character, Asia Argento, who is a nun. Asia is shown to be a kind, compassionate girl who cares deeply for others.

The episode starts with Issei and his friends at the park, where they are trying to get Asia to relax and have some fun. Issei and Asia have a brief conversation, where Asia reveals that she has never had any friends before and that she doesn't fit in with the other nuns at the church where she lives. Issei and his friends are touched by her story and vow to help her out.

Soon after, Rias and her team receive a new mission to retrieve a powerful sword that has been stolen from the Church. The sword, known as the Excalibur, is said to be so powerful that it can cut through anything, including demons and angels. With the sword in the hands of the wrong people, it could lead to catastrophic consequences.

Rias and her team set out to retrieve the Excalibur, but they quickly realize that they are not the only ones after it. A group of fallen angels, led by a powerful angel named Irina, are also after the sword. Unbeknownst to Rias and her team, Irina is actually a childhood friend of Issei, and the two have a complicated history.

As Rias and her team make their way to the location where the Excalibur is being held, they are ambushed by Irina and her group. A fierce battle breaks out, and Issei manages to hold his own against Irina, who is a powerful opponent. However, just as Irina is about to deliver the final blow to Issei, Asia intervenes and uses her healing powers to save him.

As the battle rages on, Asia is handed the Excalibur, and it is revealed that she is the only one who can wield it. This is because her pure heart and selfless nature make her the perfect candidate to use the sword's power for good. Asia is initially hesitant to use the sword, but Rias and her team encourage her, and she finally accepts her destiny.

With Asia wielding the Excalibur, the tide of the battle turns in Rias and her team's favor. They manage to defeat Irina and her group and retrieve the sword. However, the victory is bittersweet as Issei and Asia's friendship is put to the test. Issei realizes that he has developed feelings for Asia, and he is unsure of how to proceed.

The episode ends with Issei and Asia having a heart-to-heart conversation about their feelings. Asia confesses that she has feelings for Issei as well, and the two agree to take things slow and see where their relationship goes.

Overall, The Holy Sword Is Here! is an exciting episode that introduces new characters and sets the stage for future developments in the series. Fans of the show will be on the edge of their seats as they root for Rias and her team to retrieve the Excalibur and defeat their powerful foes. The episode also has emotional depth, as we see the bond between Issei and Asia deepen and evolve.