Marco faces the Ghost General Tier beast in a trial that guarantees control over the Lakes' resources if passed. Despite doubts from others who expect him to take many moves, Marco confidently unleashes the Lakes' secret Inferno Blade technique. Though he uses 28 moves—far more than the prodigy Colton Mckee's three—Marco successfully defeats the beast, proving his formidable skill. His performance places him among the top warriors in Focrad. As Marco claims the Mythic Relic, the next challenger steps forward, setting the stage for the following contest.