Ep 18. The Night Lords IV. The Palace Of Jade

In Trinity Blood season 1 episode 18, titled "The Night Lords IV. The Palace Of Jade," the story takes a dramatic turn as Esther Blanchett and her friends continue their mission to save the world from the vampires. The episode depicts a battle between the Vatican and the Methuselahs, where the final showdown takes place at the Palace of Jade.

The Vatican launches a massive attack on the Methuselahs’ stronghold with an army of soldiers, tanks, and warships. But the Methuselahs, being superior in both strength and technology, are able to hold their ground against the Vatican forces. The Vatican's armament is no match for the Methuselahs, and they easily destroy every weapon that the Vatican soldiers use against them.

The Methuselahs are led by the Count of Kiev, who's also known as the Night Lord. He's a powerful and ruthless Methuselah who possesses immense strength and the ability to control the weather. Although he's outnumbered by the Vatican soldiers, the Night Lord is confident that he can defeat them all.

Esther and her friends arrive at the Palace of Jade, where they witness the fierce battle between the Vatican and the Methuselahs. They are immediately attacked by the Methuselahs, and Esther gets separated from her friends. The situation looks dire for Esther as she stands alone against the Count of Kiev.

Meanwhile, Father Abel and Cardinal Caterina are inside the Palace of Jade, where they're trying to uncover the secrets of the Methuselahs. They discover that the Methuselahs have been experimenting on humans, trying to create a new kind of vampire that's even more powerful than the Methuselahs themselves.

As Father Abel delves deeper into the secrets of the Methuselahs, he realizes that the true nature of the vampire threat is far more menacing than he had previously thought. He finds out that the Methuselahs are planning to launch an attack on the Vatican city itself, and that they have the power to wipe out the Vatican army with ease.

In the final moments of the episode, Esther faces off against the Count of Kiev, and the fight between the two of them is fierce. Esther musters all her strength and courage to defeat the Night Lord, and in the end, she emerges victorious. But the victory is not without a cost, as Esther is gravely injured during the fight.

As the episode ends, the fate of the Vatican and the Methuselahs remains uncertain, and it's clear that the ultimate showdown between the two sides is imminent. Trinity Blood season 1 episode 18 is a thrilling and action-packed episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. It's a must-watch for fans of the series, and it's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.