Kieran arrives just as Seth loses the first match of the second trial tournament, where victors join the Legion. Seth faced Neil, who wielded an SS-Class Esper, Scorchmane, and an impressive Flaretail Edge weapon forged with Soul Mana, overpowering Seth's S-Class Stonefang Bear. After Seth surrenders, the Drew family asserts dominance over their rivals, demanding submission. Suddenly, Kieran steps up, despite doubts about his abilities and his companion bird, signaling the contest is far from over. This episode ends with the looming start of Kieran’s critical fight, raising the stakes for the tournament’s outcome.