In this episode, the protagonist faces a fierce attack from a Level 3 Riftmaw that destroys their Ravenhunt mech suit. Despite the setback, the destruction triggers a critical reward: unlocking the protagonist's limiter and granting new passive abilities, including Machina Resistance and the skill Raven's Flame. The episode reveals that the Level 3 Machina core dropped by the Riftmaw is highly valuable, equating to a Level 3 mech suit on the black market. With the mech destroyed but new powers unlocked, the protagonist ends the episode poised to shift from defense to offense.