Viewers found it highly satisfying to see August get his "just desserts" early on rather than dragging his villainy out for multiple episodes.

Using their new "Skill Taker" ability, Fran and Teacher steal August's skills as revenge for his corruption.

A pompous lieutenant of the Alessa Knights who tries to frame Fran as a liar.

A large portion of the episode is dedicated to "Teacher" cooking Japanese-style curry for Fran, which becomes her favorite food. Review Consensus

The episode highlights the corrupt politics between the Knights and the Adventurers' Guild.

Episode 7 of Reincarnated as a Sword (titled "The Horrible Lieutenant of the Knights") focuses on the aftermath of Fran's dungeon victory and her first encounter with a major human antagonist. Key Plot Events

In the manga, Fran steals skills simply because she dislikes August, but the anime makes him more "evil" to justify her actions to the audience.