Tris urgently buys an expensive Greater Element Fruit to stabilize Nick's damaged elemental core, showing his determination to save him. After consuming the fruit, Nick temporarily gains a beginner-level wind elemental core, surprising everyone when he blocks an attack from Ironwing, a stronger opponent. Forced out of their cramped space to continue fighting, they attempt to escape the room, but Ironwing aggressively pursues them. The episode ends with tension rising as Nick and Tris confront an intense threat outside, leaving their fate uncertain.