Ep 4. Temptation -ask-
- April 26, 2004
In Madlax season 1 episode 4, titled "Temptation -ask-," the story focuses on the two main characters, Madlax and Margaret. Madlax is a highly skilled assassin who has been hired to retrieve a mysterious book from a wealthy businessman's mansion. Margaret, on the other hand, is a young girl who has been convinced that Madlax is her long-lost sister.
The episode begins with Madlax sneaking into the businessman's mansion, using her incredible agility and stealth to avoid the guards patrolling the premises. She eventually makes her way to the room where the book is being kept, but finds that it is heavily guarded by several armed men.
Meanwhile, Margaret is on her way to meet Madlax, following a chance encounter they had in a park the previous day. Margaret believes that Madlax is her older sister, who disappeared when she was a child. Despite Madlax's repeated attempts to convince her otherwise, Margaret remains convinced that Madlax is her sister and decides to follow her on her mission.
As Madlax tries to figure out a way to get past the guards and retrieve the book, Margaret becomes increasingly desperate to prove that Madlax is her sister. She starts asking her questions about their childhood, but Madlax is unable to answer them since she has no memory of her past.
With tensions rising, Madlax finally decides to make a move and attacks the guards. In a thrilling action sequence, she takes down multiple armed men before finally retrieving the book. Margaret is both awed and horrified by Madlax's deadly skills, and realizes that she may not be the sister she has been searching for after all.
The episode ends with Madlax delivering the book to her employer, who reveals that it contains a powerful secret that could change the course of history. Meanwhile, Margaret is left reeling from her encounter with Madlax and unsure of what her next move should be.
Overall, "Temptation -ask-" is a tense and action-packed episode that further explores the complex relationship between Madlax and Margaret. It also introduces an intriguing plotline involving a mysterious book that is sure to have major consequences in the episodes to come.
