The previous episode of The Eminence In Shadow focused on Shadow's strategic scheme that helped everyone amidst turmoil and distrust. In this eventful episode, economic turmoil hit the Royal Capital as counterfeits diminished trust in banknotes. Mitsugoshi faced a rush as citizens scrambled to exchange paper money for gold. Amidst the chaos, some major events unfolded: Shadow's ties to the economic crisis emerged, shocking the team. However, a clever scheme by Shadow to thwart the Cult of Diablos brightened the dire situation.