Ash faces harsh criticism from his family for fighting one of their own and risking disgrace. Despite winning five mech suits through dangerous jobs, he is scorned as worthless and reckless for using a Gene Serum that grants temporary strength but endangers his future. His parent demands an apology and to admit fault to remain part of the family, but Ash defiantly rejects their support, vowing to rely solely on himself. The episode ends with Ash determined to prove his worth in the upcoming Resource Clash without his family's resources, leaving his fate uncertain.