Ken faces pressure when a desperate competitor begs him to help design a mech or risk being fired. Despite doubting her combat suitability due to her physique, Ken reluctantly agrees, understanding her tournament hopes depend on it. Meanwhile, former chief designer Yves is dismissed from the company after clashing with Mr. Luther but is thanked for his previous contributions to the mech and neural module, crucial for tournament approval. Determined, Ken declares he will enter the competition himself to reclaim his status. The episode ends as the brutal Mech Crusher prepares to fight, setting the stage for escalating conflict.