Tania unexpectedly passes the Ghoul Tier trials by defeating Marco faster despite doubts that she cheated. Tyler, who discovered the trial's weakness, encourages her, but their grandfather doubts her ability to protect their family’s Mythic Relic. He insists Tania hand it over, warning marriage would risk losing it to an outsider. Tania refuses, accusing the family of selfishness. As a final test, the grandfather challenges Tania to a life-or-death duel against Marco to prove she can keep the relic. Though injured and exhausted, Tania resolves to fight, facing a dire battle that may cost her life.