Noblesse Episode | 9

Reviewers and fans had mixed feelings about this episode’s pacing and adaptation:

Episode 9 of the anime, titled " Blood Pact / Devote " (or "Bond as Deep as Blood"), is a pivotal flashback episode that explores the origins of the deep bond between Raizel and Frankenstein. Plot Summary: The Past in Lukedonia

The episode dives into the history of their relationship, showing how they first met centuries ago in Lukedonia: Noblesse Episode 9

Despite pacing issues, fans appreciated seeing the younger, more "aggressive" version of Frankenstein and the stoic, lonely nature of Raizel in his original home.

Frankenstein spent several years serving Raizel, but his presence as a human among nobles was controversial. While Frankenstein initially stayed to heal from injuries and because he couldn't yet control his powers, he eventually grew curious about Raizel’s lonely nature. Reviewers and fans had mixed feelings about this

You can watch the full episode on , which co-produced the series.

A major criticism from reviewers was a five-year time skip that happened mid-episode. Some felt it skipped over vital character development that would have better explained why Frankenstein—who originally hated nobles—became so fiercely loyal to Raizel. While Frankenstein initially stayed to heal from injuries

Many fans on Reddit felt this arc was much more detailed in the original webtoon, noting that the anime condensed or altered significant plot points to fit the 13-episode format. Where to Watch