Ken's mech, Titan's Zero, is revealed to have surprisingly low energy levels, leading Ms. Lawson to suspect he is hiding his true strength. Despite initial disbelief, she authorizes increasing Ken's battle schedule and tripling his fee to push him further against powerful opponents. Meanwhile, Ken resists using a low-grade energy fluid but reluctantly accepts it as he investigates the mech's sudden power surge. During a tense search for the mech's secret activation switch, Ken resists unwanted physical contact but eventually locates the hidden control, setting the stage for his next move.