After Tarren Group's disgrace surfaces, the group debate investigating the company and realize Fiona may be key to averting the apocalypse. Their base lacks superhumans and combat strength, so leaders press Mr. Langster to become their chief. Langster admits the campus ambush was deliberate but agrees—he wants revenge on George. He accepts command on one condition: trade food for crystal cores so he can upgrade a system and possibly restore his friends. As the episode ends, someone drags George into the open to bargain over Carson, leaving the looming confrontation unresolved.