The protagonist awakens an SSS-level talent allowing unlimited summoning of undead Skeletons and converting any defeated unit into undead of the same tier. Confident in the overwhelming power of countless Skeletons, he reflects on his disappointment with Rayden, a fellow student. As they are promoted to Novice Lords and ordered to enter the outer Lords' World for a ten-day test, tensions rise. Ruth, close to Rayden, refuses an offer to abandon him despite his weakness. Rayden receives support from Aunt Linda who encourages him despite his likely failure. The episode ends with Rayden facing an uncertain test ahead.