In this episode, trainees prepare to invoke Aberrants, powerful spirits essential to Esca’s survival. Shawn faces skepticism after questioning the existence of a ghost emperor and the nation's fading culture. Clinton, the top reserve, initiates the ritual by summoning a minor blue Aberrant, demonstrating rare talent despite doubts. The mood shifts when another trainee successfully invokes King Yama, a powerful gold Aberrant, raising hope that Esca may be saved. Yet uncertainty lingers as they wonder about the consequences if their beliefs or rituals prove misguided, leaving the nation’s fate unresolved.