Ash faces harsh criticism from his family for fighting a fellow member and is accused of being reckless and worthless despite buying five mech suits himself. His mother warns that his use of a Gene Serum for temporary strength has jeopardized his future, potentially destroying his neural power and barring him from operating advanced mech suits later. Ash stubbornly refuses to apologize or rely on the family's resources, declaring his independence. His family doubts his ability to survive alone, especially with the looming Resource Clash in ten days, leaving Ash’s fate uncertain as he insists he’s ready to protect himself and prove them wrong.