During a crucial forging session, Yusuf's group brings in globally ranked Master Lever to craft a winning blade blank. They plan to use recycled scrap a junk picker brought—Marilyn insists it contains rare black-gold ore that would strengthen the blade, while others scoff. Master Lever demands higher pay because forging blanks drains energy but agrees to test the metal. He times the furnace precisely and declares, "You can open it." Just as they prepare to reveal the result, someone suddenly shouts, "Whoa! Don't open it!" leaving the outcome and the team's gamble unresolved.