In Black Butler Season 5 Episode 9, titled “His Butler, Crossing Paths,” the story escalates as Sieglinde’s escape triggers a fierce pursuit by the German military. With the truth of her past exposed and her innocence shattered, she becomes a fugitive, hunted under orders from Hilde, who believes she must be eliminated if she leaves the forest. Ciel, now fully committed to protecting her, orchestrates a carefully planned escape with the help of his loyal servants.
As German soldiers move through the forest, Snake and Baldroy ambush them using unorthodox methods—snakes for distraction and an explosive marmalade trap for chaos. In the confusion, Baldroy engages Wolfram in combat while Snake creates a diversion. Wolfram eventually captures who he believes is Sieglinde, only to find he has seized Ciel in disguise. Ciel calmly turns the tables, holding Wolfram at gunpoint, further deepening the psychological game between them.
Meanwhile, Finnian carries the real Sieglinde through the forest, accompanied by Tanaka. Drawing on his genetically enhanced strength, Finnian runs with remarkable speed, determined to save her. A touching flashback reveals how Ciel once gave him his name, highlighting Finnian’s loyalty and emotional growth. Their path is interrupted by Grete, but Tanaka swiftly protects them, slicing a bullet midair and instructing Finnian to keep going while he holds back their pursuer.
Elsewhere, Sebastian completes his mission to destroy the last remnants of the facility that imprisoned and manipulated Sieglinde. With fire engulfing the ruins, it symbolizes a final cleansing of the past as Ciel’s group continues to fight for her future. The episode intertwines action, strategy, and character-driven drama, pushing the story toward its climactic confrontation.