As the mech's neural sync abruptly fails, the pilot urgently extracts Faye from the cockpit, taking her to the hangar and leaving the operations team stunned. Alone, the pilot walks toward the shore, haunted by visions of destruction, questioning the very purpose of mechas. Meanwhile, the mech's power core overheats, armor melting as the core nears a critical failure. Despite the imminent explosion and personal risk, the pilot resolves to protect a vulnerable city under attack, merging with the mech's consciousness to push forward. The episode ends with the pilot accelerating into a desperate fight to save countless lives.