A tense standoff over an antibody pits a group of A-rank superhumans against Carson and his companions. They mock Carson as powerless, seize a woman, order George to stop the antibody's escape, and single out Cathy, called a study mate, taken. When someone defends a friend, the bullies threaten death and sneer about a 'useless ex-boyfriend.' Emotions spike, a system detects intense fluctuations and triggers a B-rank Flame while an upgrade prompt offers S-rank Blazing Lotus for 50,000 crystal cores. The activated person vows revenge and calls allies, leaving the standoff unresolved.