Dragon Mecha is critically damaged and cut off from communications while battling overwhelming forces, forcing its pilot to channel all remaining power into the core, risking life support to activate a last resort. Meanwhile, a betrayed commander claims the Ark Core will belong to the Federation, but his authority is challenged. News breaks of top pilot Dylan's death at Demon Abyss, yet the Ark Core remains intact as Dragon and Kirin Mechas lie dormant. The protagonist awakens in the body of Howard, an adopted heir linked to the Ark Core, suggesting a mysterious revival tied to bloodline and spiritual energy, leading to a tense standstill.