Karlie is being followed by Anton at school; he begs to stay close and to hold her hand, but she tells him to stop. The scene shifts: a royal commander is found after disabling his tracker; aides warn his sensitive phase isn't over and order Karlie to wait as he handles the fallout. Meanwhile legendary engineer Nightfall's three designs sell to a mysterious buyer and 3,000,000 Star Coins are credited—funds Nightfall will use to settle with the Scotts and cut ties. Classmates recognize Karlie and mock her old mecha models, leaving her exposed and choices unresolved.