Lucian struggles after a critical setback and doubts the high-tier techniques on the third floor, finding only mid-tier moves available. He meets Sasha, the varsity team assistant, who offers to help him find powerful techniques. Lucian discovers a fragment of the Sky-Blood Flash technique for sale, priced steeply but considered mid-tier in this world, despite its legendary status elsewhere. Convinced by its value, he decides to buy it. Meanwhile, unseen forces consider others around him clueless, and Lucian's acquisition marks a turning point with potential consequences still unclear.