Crown of Starfire - Episodio 3

An attempt to peacefully settle a matter has failed, as killers were secretly dispatched. The protagonist's cousin arrives and a confrontation begins, despite a warning that the protagonist's newly opened 'gray star' power is insufficient for a direct fight. The antagonist discovers the protagonist has restored a 'Star Core' but dismisses it, boasting of easy victory. With the situation desperate, the protagonist forms a risky plan, asking their ally to keep them alive long enough to create an opening, even if severely injured. The episode ends with the protagonist vowing to drag their enemy down with them in a deadly last stand.