At the Survival Base 1 Command Center, the team faces urgent pressure as their nation’s fate hinges on their performance. Sierra Little steps forward to activate a powerful level 8 water attribute crystal core, revealing her unexpected SS-rank ice ability that surprises everyone with its strength. Observers acknowledge Ducrua’s rising potential, but tension spikes when a disparaging challenge targets another untrained member, casting doubt on their ability to contribute. The episode ends on this confrontation, leaving the group's unity and success unsettled as the activation trials continue.