At the level-20 Eternal Night Abyss, Ethan insists he doesn't need a team. Other players mock him as F-rank trash, warn he can't solo the dungeon, and praise Tristan as S-rank and a billionaire's son. They pressure recruits to join Tristan; Mr. Quinn and Cecilia pick that side. Ostracized, Ethan stands alone—until one person steps forward and declares, "I'll team up with him." The sudden volunteer overturns the group's rejection and leaves the dungeon run and Ethan's risky plan unresolved.