Eve, the ruler of the Star Alliance, awakens inside a powerful but heavily damaged mech with no apparent access hatch, after sealing herself in a crystal to survive a deadly ambush. Confused by her surroundings, she discovers a man attempting to pilot the mech despite its unfriendly design. As he forcibly creates an entry to get inside, Eve realizes he may be the reason she was revived early. She reluctantly allows him to test piloting compatibility while asserting her authority, setting up a tense power dynamic with their next moves uncertain.