The episode opens with the protagonist checking which dragons they can summon and learning a Level 8 beast essence is needed. They can't afford the million-scale vial—three years of work yielded only 30,000—and lack the combat power to beat Level 8 beasts. Andy urges a hunt in Shadowwater Forest tomorrow for a 0.1% chance of a respec scroll that could raise a second class or let a new awakener reawaken. Despite the odds, he declares, "My fate is mine to decide!" and heads out, determined to change his luck and confront Naomi and Boden.