In class Alaric acts erratic, claiming rebirth and a divine-master role while others mock him. He abruptly warns that the greenhouse effect will raise sea levels, awaken ancient beasts within a year, and threaten humanity. Frustrated, Alaric insists he must leave to find a way to prevent the calamity and rushes out. Peers try to stop him; a scuffle breaks out—someone is struck and accused as a traitor. The episode closes with a determined voice declaring, "I'm going to save Taelsky!" leaving Alaric’s plan and Taelsky’s fate unresolved.