A battle to protect the closest thing to a home.
"I don't want to sound alarmist, but I had the feeling the message of the Earl was that he can destroy us whenever he wants."
— Noise Marie
Coverage: Chapters 136-158; Episodes 095-103
Short Summary
The mission in Japan has finally ended. As the Exorcists rest from the multiple battles, another storm approaches. From the Vatican comes Inspector Malcolm C. Lvellie, an authoritative man interested in the connection between Cross Marian and the mysterious 14th Noah. As Allen is put under surveilance due to his ties with the 14th and Lenalee has to deal with the return of the person who traumatized her so much in the past, a sudden Akuma invasion in the headquarters lead by the Noah of Lust Lulu Bell takes the Order by surprise. With their forces dwindled after their battle in the Ark, the remaining Exorcists fight a desperate battle as an even bigger darkness awaits them in the shadows. It's then that Lenalee, whose Innocence has been acting strange ever since reaching her limits, will be forced to take a very important choice that will define her fate.Main Summary
The Invasion of the Headquarters Arc has the following tropes:
- Breather Episode: Massively subverted. What starts as a seemingly transitional after the epic showdown in the Ark quickly becomes another action-packed arc where the Exorcists are forced to take on an army of Level 3 Akuma, a Noah and even an stronger type of Akuma.
