Esdeath/Filler Plot

After Tatsumi had been captured and Lubbock killed in an attempt to infiltrate the royal palace, Esdeath personally visits Tatsumi's cell where she tried to offer him back to her side only to be rebuffed despite her sweet words then threats.

At the royal execution, Esdeath volunteers to kill Tatsumi herself but was interrupted by the arrival of Night Raid who came to rescue their comrade and recover Incursio, resulting a confrontation with Najenda and Susanoo. After a tough battle, Esdeath used her trump card that freezes her opponents and remove Susanoo's core but Najenda had a contingency plan that revives her Teigu and counterattack.

When the rescue was succesful at the cost of Mine's life, Esdeath was held off by Susanoo that allowed the remaining Night Raid members to escape. In Susanoo's final moments, Esdeath promises him that she'll recognizes him as a warrior not a Teigu as they continue battling before the former's eventual victory.

In the breakout of the all-out revolt with The Revolutionary Army besieging the Capital, Esdeath rides out with her army to meet them as she cut through the Rebel ranks even if they had powerful Teigu on their side while praising Tatsumi's strong will and resolve to fight and live on.
 * Note: Filler Events that happen in the anime only and does not constitute to the canon material.