Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Elie returns to Crossbell City after her journey with Lloyd and the Special Support Section.
• She faces spirit beasts on her way to the Orchid Tower and uses her strongest core art, Finale Trio, to defeat them.
• She encounters her grandfather, Speaker MacDowell, who advises her to surrender and give up fighting.
• Elie visits the Special Support Section building, finding it empty except for a cat.
• She encounters an illusion of Lloyd, who tells her they should separate.

Character Developments

• Elie grapples with her identity as a police officer and a potential politician, questioning which path can best save Crossbell and the world she loves.
• Speaker MacDowell shows a side of defeat and surrender, contrasting his usual teachings of fighting for justice.
• Elie's determination to save Crossbell remains strong, despite the challenges and illusions she faces.

Significant Themes

• Identity and purpose: Elie struggles with her role as a police officer and potential politician, and the illusion of Lloyd challenges her resolve.
• The cost of war: The chaos and destruction caused by the conflict between the Empire and the Republic are evident in the spirit beasts attacking Crossbell.
• Illusion vs. reality: Elie faces illusions of her grandfather and Lloyd, questioning what is real and what is not.

Character Interactions

• Elie interacts with her grandfather, Speaker MacDowell, for the first time in the chapter, leading to a tense and emotional exchange.
• Elie encounters an illusion of Lloyd, her former leader and close friend, who tells her they should separate, causing her distress and confusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anelace enters a dark room, representing her inner demons and fears.
• She encounters a voice, later revealed to be her grandfather Yun Ka-fai, who challenges her.
• Anelace uses her sword skills and eventually her forbidden technique, "True Wind Blossom Formation," to defeat her grandfather's manifestation.
• After winning, she passes through a white light, symbolizing her overcoming her inner fears.

Character Developments

• Anelace demonstrates growth and determination by facing and defeating her inner fears, represented by her grandfather.
• She shows understanding and acceptance of her grandfather's role as a manifestation of her inner demons.

Significant Themes

• Overcoming fears and inner demons.
• The importance of training and self-improvement.
• The power of determination and will.

Character Interactions

• Anelace interacts with a manifestation of her grandfather, Yun Ka-fai, who challenges her and helps her grow.
• Though not physically present, Uchiha Madara serves as a motivating factor for Anelace to overcome her fears and grow stronger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tio finds herself in an eerie version of Mishelam Theme Park, where Mishy plushies appear menacing.
• She realizes it's a fake and attacks the illusions, causing the environment to haze.
• Lloyd's voice echoes, but the source is unknown, causing Tio distress.
• Tio faces a shadow resembling Lloyd, who tries to deceive her with false affections.
• Tio realizes the truth and defeats the shadow, then moves towards the final battle site.

Character Developments

• Tio demonstrates her strength and courage by facing and defeating the shadow Lloyd.
• She acknowledges her feelings for Lloyd but understands he loves Elie, accepting her role as a friend and sister.
• Tio's determination to return to Crossbell and face the final battle is reinforced.

Significant Themes

• Illusion vs. Reality: The fake theme park and shadow Lloyd represent Tio's fears and insecurities, which she must confront and overcome.
• Love and Affection: Tio's feelings for Lloyd and her acceptance of his love for Elie highlight the theme of unrequited love and the importance of friendship.
• Courage and Determination: Tio's journey through the fake park and her final stand against the shadow Lloyd showcase her courage and determination to face her fears and return to her world.

Character Interactions

• Tio interacts with a shadow of Lloyd, who tries to manipulate her feelings. She ultimately rejects the shadow, demonstrating her understanding of the real Lloyd's character.
• Tio's thoughts and dialogue reveal her internal struggle with her feelings for Lloyd and her acceptance of his love for Elie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Scherazard faces her estranged sister, Luciola, who is now an Enforcer of Ouroboros.
• Luciola reveals she pushed Troupe Leader Harvey off a cliff after he rejected her, leading to her descent into darkness.
• Scherazard must choose between saving Harvey or maintaining the safety of the world, ultimately deciding to let Harvey die.
• Scherazard battles Luciola, learning her illusion technique to defeat her, and ultimately kills her.

Character Developments

• Scherazard grapples with her past and the consequences of her choices, demonstrating her growth and resolve.
• Luciola's backstory is revealed, showing her descent into villainy due to unrequited love and rejection.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal feelings and the greater good.
• The consequences of one's actions and the path to redemption.
• The power of illusions and the line between reality and fantasy.

Character Interactions

• Scherazard and Luciola's complex sisterly relationship is explored, with Scherazard ultimately choosing to defeat Luciola despite their bond.
• Scherazard's internal struggle highlights her growth and commitment to protecting the world, even at great personal cost.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wazy visits the grave of a woman he killed in the past.
• He faces an illusory scene where the woman's ghost confronts him.
• Wazy uses his Stigma and blood pact to destroy the ghost, seeking redemption.
• He then finds the true path forward, leaving the graveyard.

Character Developments

• Wazy reflects on his past actions and the consequences, seeking atonement.
• He shows determination to protect others and face his fears.
• The ghost woman's character is revealed through her resentment and anger.

Significant Themes

• Guilt and redemption: Wazy's struggle with his past actions and his desire to make amends.
• Love and loss: The relationship between Wazy and the woman, and the pain it caused them both.
• The power of the Stigma: Wazy's unique ability and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Wazy interacts with the ghost of the woman he killed, confronting his past.
• There's no other character interaction in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Richard, a former war criminal, seeks to atone for his past mistakes by saving his companions.
• He returns to Ruan Fortress, where he faces illusory trials representing his past.
• Richard battles and defeats illusory versions of his former subordinates, Captain Becker and Lieutenant Colonel Syd.
• He then faces an illusory Cassius Bright, his former mentor.
• Richard uses his ultimate sword technique, "Sakura Blossoms—Crescent Moon," to defeat Cassius and overcome his inner demon.

Character Developments

• Richard: Struggles with his past sins but seeks redemption to save his companions. Overcomes his inner demon by defeating illusory representations of his past.
• Cassius Bright: Illusory representation of Richard's mentor. Though not real, his presence helps Richard confront and overcome his past.

Significant Themes

• Redemption: Richard seeks to atone for his past mistakes and save his companions.
• Confronting the Past: Richard faces illusory representations of his past to overcome his inner demon.
• Mentorship: Cassius's influence on Richard is evident, both in his swordsmanship and his desire to protect others.

Character Interactions

• Richard vs. Captain Becker: Richard defeats Becker, acknowledging his past wrongdoings but refusing to accept punishment until he has saved his companions.
• Richard vs. Lieutenant Colonel Syd: Richard and Syd engage in a sword duel, with Syd acknowledging Richard's skill but attempting to shatter his sword.
• Richard vs. Cassius Bright: Richard defeats Cassius, expressing his unworthiness as a disciple but his determination to save his companions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Randy's past as a jaeger in the Red Constellation Jaeger Corps is revealed.
• Randy's uncle, War God Sigmund, and cousin, Bloody Shirley, confront Randy, demanding he return and take over the corps.
• Randy refuses, leading to a confrontation where he uses his Berserker S-skill to defeat them and escape.

Character Developments

• Randy: Struggles with his past, ultimately embracing his new life and convictions, even against his family.
• War God Sigmund: Revealed as Randy's uncle, determined to have Randy inherit the Red Constellation Jaeger Corps.
• Bloody Shirley: Randy's cousin, also a formidable jaeger, who tries to force Randy to return.
• Gareth: A loyal subordinate of Randy's from his jaeger days, who tries to convince Randy to return.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between one's past and present life.
• The burden of expectations and responsibilities.
• The courage to stand against family and friends for one's convictions.

Character Interactions

• Randy faces off against his uncle, cousin, and former subordinate, leading to a tense and emotional confrontation.
• Randy's past and present lives clash, forcing him to make a difficult decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Julia, a high-ranking officer in the Liberl Army, faces Colonel Muller, an Erebonian general, at the gates of Grancel's royal palace.
• Julia struggles with her feelings for Muller, realizing she has fallen in love with him.
• Their battle is revealed to be an illusion, testing Julia's trust in Muller and her own beliefs.
• Julia overcomes the illusion, acknowledging her love for Muller and her desire to live and return to their world.

Character Developments

• Julia: Recognizes and accepts her love for Muller, overcomes her self-doubt, and gains clarity about her feelings and desires.
• Muller: Though not physically present, his actions and words reveal his genuine feelings for Julia and his desire to protect her.

Significant Themes

• Love and trust: Julia's love for Muller and her trust in him help her overcome her self-imposed barriers and face her true feelings.
• Self-understanding: Julia comes to terms with her own emotions and desires, realizing that she can be both strong and vulnerable.
• The power of belief: Julia's belief in Muller's true nature helps her overcome the illusion and find her way back to reality.

Character Interactions

• Julia and Muller: Their interaction, though primarily through the illusion, highlights their mutual understanding, love, and trust. It also emphasizes the conflict between their personal feelings and the political situation between their nations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Muller, a colonel in the Erebonian Empire, stands before Haken Gate, the border between Erebonia and Liberl Kingdom.
• He faces his friend, Captain Julia, leader of the Liberl Royal Army.
• Muller challenges Julia to a duel, hoping to lose and demoralize his own forces, preventing a full-scale war.
• They engage in a fierce battle, with Muller using his ultimate technique, "Exorcise Evil, Reveal Justice," and Julia countering with "Pentagram Wheel."
• Muller wins but is severely injured. Chancellor Giliath Osborne, leader of the Erebonian army, appears and praises Muller's performance.
• Muller realizes his true mission was to assassinate Osborne and launches a super S-Craft, killing Osborne and dispersing the Erebonian army.

Character Developments

• Muller shows his loyalty to Liberl and his love for Julia by trying to sabotage his own army's morale.
• Julia demonstrates her growth in swordsmanship, having improved significantly since their last sparring match.
• Osborne reveals his manipulative nature, using Muller to test his loyalty and control over the army.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Love: Muller's struggle between his loyalty to his country and his love for Julia.
• Sacrifice: Muller's willingness to sacrifice himself and his army's morale to prevent a full-scale war.
• Manipulation: Osborne's manipulation of Muller to test his loyalty.

Character Interactions

• Muller and Julia's friendship and love for each other is tested and strengthened by their duel.
• Muller's interaction with Osborne reveals the chancellor's true colors and Muller's true mission.
• Muller's actions influence the morale of both Erebonian and Liberl forces, highlighting his impact on the war's outcome.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Renne, a young girl, lost her parents and was raised by a giant robot, Pater-Mater, after it sacrificed itself to save her.
• Renne watches her parents from afar, feeling disconnected and unloved.
• She has a dream where Pater-Mater reappears, but it vanishes, leaving Renne heartbroken.
• Renne encounters a family resembling hers, but they turn out to be false, leading to a traumatic confrontation.
• Renne finds an exit, symbolizing a way out of her past, and decides to move forward with her friends, Estelle and Joshua, as her family.

Character Developments

• Renne: Struggles with feelings of abandonment and loneliness after losing her parents and Pater-Mater. She begins to accept her past and decides to forge her own path.
• Harold and Sophia Hayworth: Initially appear as Renne's parents but are later revealed to be false, causing Renne emotional distress.

Significant Themes

• Loss and Abandonment: Renne grapples with the loss of her parents and Pater-Mater, feeling abandoned and alone.
• Identity and Belonging: Renne searches for her identity and a sense of belonging, ultimately finding it with her friends.
• Illusion vs. Reality: The false parents and brother Renne encounters highlight the theme of illusion vs. reality in her search for her true family.

Character Interactions

• Renne interacts with her false parents and brother, leading to a traumatic confrontation where she feels betrayed and alone.
• Renne's interactions with Estelle and Joshua, though not present in this chapter, are implied to be positive and supportive, influencing Renne's decision to move forward with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zin reminisces about his past, focusing on his love for Kilika and his role in preventing a duel between her father, Master Dragon Fang, and Walter.
• Zin uses his ultimate technique, Ultimate Demon-Breaking Strike, to separate the fighters and prevent the duel.
• Master Dragon Fang tells Zin that to change history, he must defeat everyone present, including Kilika, Master Dragon Fang himself, and Walter.
• Zin fights Kilika, Master Dragon Fang, and Walter, using his ultimate techniques to defeat each of them.
• Zin successfully changes history by defeating Walter, but realizes it's only an illusion.

Character Developments

• Zin shows his love for Kilika and his determination to change history, even if it means fighting those he cares about.
• Kilika remains cold and distant, showing no clear emotions towards Zin or Walter.
• Master Dragon Fang reveals his faith in Zin and encourages him to pursue Kilika.
• Walter remains arrogant and focused on his dark art of killing, showing no remorse for his actions.

Significant Themes

• Love and sacrifice: Zin's love for Kilika drives him to change history, even at the cost of his own life.
• The consequences of one's actions: Walter's actions have far-reaching consequences, affecting not only himself but also those around him.
• The power of determination: Zin's unwavering determination allows him to change history, even if it's only an illusion.

Character Interactions

• Zin and Kilika: Zin's love for Kilika is clear, but Kilika remains distant and focused on her own goals.
• Zin and Master Dragon Fang: Master Dragon Fang shows faith in Zin and encourages him to pursue Kilika.
• Zin and Walter: Walter sees Zin as a worthy opponent but remains focused on his own path of destruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kevin Graham, a high-ranking Guardian Knight, seeks to find the person connected to Uchiha Madara and resolve the Aureole issue.
• He encounters the Will of the World, a manifestation of his Stigma, which he defeats using the Stigma Cannon technique.
• Kevin is trapped in darkness and encounters a false image of his sister, Rufina, who reveals the truth about the Aureole and Aidios's intentions.

Character Developments

• Kevin becomes more determined to find Ries and uncover the truth about the Aureole.
• Rufina's spirit appears, showing that her soul may not have been completely destroyed, and she reveals crucial information about Aidios and the Aureole.

Significant Themes

• The true nature of Aidios and the Church's beliefs is called into question.
• The Aureole's manipulation of humanity is further explored.
• Kevin's resolve to protect his companions and uncover the truth strengthens.

Character Interactions

• Kevin interacts with the manifestation of his Stigma, the Will of the World, and defeats it using the Stigma Cannon technique.
• Kevin encounters a false image of Rufina, who reveals important information about the Aureole and Aidios.
• Kevin's determination to find Ries and protect his companions is reinforced.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ries is trapped in darkness, facing a fake Kevin who taunts her.
• Ries unleashes her ultimate skill, "Unlimited Blade Works," but it's ineffective.
• A second fake Kevin appears, followed by Rufina's voice.
• The real Kevin arrives and dispels the fake Kevins.
• Ries learns that Rufina's soul is present and explains Aureole's true purpose.
• Rufina reveals that Aureole is within Uchiha Madara's mental space and must be destroyed by him.
• Rufina's spirit exits, leaving Kevin and Ries with their mission.

Character Developments

• Ries faces her fears and maintains her resolve to protect Kevin and their world.
• Kevin demonstrates his growth by rescuing Ries and embracing his mission.
• Rufina's spirit guides and supports Kevin and Ries, revealing crucial information.

Significant Themes

• Fear and courage: Ries confronts her fears and maintains her resolve.
• Truth and deception: Fake Kevins and Rufina's spirit reveal truths about Aureole.
• Karma and destiny: Uchiha Madara's situation and Rufina's fate highlight the concept of karma.

Character Interactions

• Kevin and Ries: Their bond deepens as they face danger together, and they support each other.
• Ries and Rufina: Ries is comforted by Rufina's presence and learns from her guidance.
• Kevin, Ries, and Rufina: They work together to understand Aureole's true purpose and their mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Estelle returns to her childhood home to challenge her father, Cassius, to a duel.
• Cassius reveals that both the house and he are illusions.
• Estelle defeats Cassius using a combined move with a phantom Joshua, the 'Taiji Peerless Strike.'
• Cassius reveals that Estelle must find and destroy the Aureole to become the world's best bracer and hints at a deeper truth about Aidios.

Character Developments

• Estelle: Demonstrates significant growth and improvement in her martial arts skills, able to challenge and nearly defeat her powerful father. She also shows maturity and determination in her quest to uncover the truth.
• Cassius: Proud of Estelle's growth, he encourages her to surpass him and hints at a greater truth she must uncover.

Significant Themes

• Growth and self-improvement: Estelle's journey to surpass her father symbolizes her personal growth and increased skill as a bracer.
• Truth and revelation: Cassius's final words hint at a deeper truth about the Aureole and Aidios, foreshadowing Estelle's future quest.

Character Interactions

• Estelle and Cassius: Their duel showcases their strong father-daughter bond and mutual respect. Cassius's pride in Estelle's growth is evident, while Estelle expresses gratitude for her father's guidance.
• Estelle and Joshua: Though not physically present, Joshua's influence is felt through Estelle's use of their combined move, symbolizing their partnership and shared goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Joshua confronts Weissmann, his former master, in the Mysterious Forest.
• Weissmann reveals he knows the truth about the Aureole but refuses to share it unless Joshua rejoins him.
• Estelle appears and warns Joshua that Weissmann is a phantom.
• Weissmann unleashes his ultimate technique, Other-Dimensional Purgatory, but Joshua and Estelle defeat him together.

Character Developments

• Joshua has grown emotionally, valuing his relationship with Estelle and his desire to be a 'good person' over power.
• Weissmann is revealed to be a phantom, suggesting his true form is still at large.

Significant Themes

• The power of truth and knowledge (Aureole's true nature).
• The importance of relationships and love (Joshua and Estelle's bond).
• The struggle between good and evil (Joshua's internal conflict and ultimate choice).

Character Interactions

• Joshua and Weissmann: Enemies with a complex history; Weissmann tries to manipulate Joshua, but Joshua resists.
• Joshua and Estelle: Their bond deepens; they fight together against Weissmann and share a tender moment amidst the battle.
• Estelle and Weissmann: Estelle warns Joshua about Weissmann's true nature, showing her growth as a character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rixia, an assassin known as Silver, enters a stage alone to face an opponent who makes her feel warm.
• She encounters Ilya, a dancer from the Rainbow Troupe, who was severely injured due to Rixia's exposed identity.
• Rixia and Ilya (a false embodiment of the real Ilya) decide to settle their conflict through a dance-off, Golden Sun, Silver Moon.
• During the dance, Rixia sacrifices herself to save Ilya from a falling chandelier.
• Ilya reveals that she has brought someone important to Rixia.

Character Developments

• Rixia's heart, initially cold from her assassin training, warms up due to her feelings for Lloyd and her love for dancing.
• Ilya, though a false existence, embodies the real Ilya's obsession with dance and helps Rixia confront her feelings.
• Rixia's love for dancing and her concern for Ilya's well-being lead her to prioritize their friendship over her own safety.

Significant Themes

• Identity: Rixia struggles with her dual identities as an assassin and a dancer, ultimately embracing her true self.
• Love and sacrifice: Rixia's love for dancing and Ilya leads her to make a selfless sacrifice.
• Obsession and passion: Both Rixia and Ilya are driven by their obsession with dance, which brings them together.

Character Interactions

• Rixia and Ilya's dance-off serves as a means to settle their conflict and allows Rixia to confront her feelings.
• Rixia's sacrifice for Ilya demonstrates their deep bond and mutual respect.
• Ilya's final act of bringing someone important to Rixia suggests a resolution to their conflict and a new beginning for Rixia.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lloyd faces Elie and Tio, who demand him to choose one of them.
• Lloyd hears Guy's voice, revealing that the world is an illusion created by the Aureole.
• Lloyd dismisses Elie and Tio's romantic feelings, emphasizing their companionship.
• Lloyd meets Rixia, who reveals that she knows the truth about the Aureole and Aidios.
• Lloyd and Rixia decide to leave the illusion together to help Uchiha Madara resolve the Aureole issue.
• KeA appears, revealing her obsession with the Aureole, and disperses herself to help Lloyd.

Character Developments

• Lloyd gains clarity about the illusionary world and his relationships within it.
• Rixia reveals her knowledge about the Aureole and Aidios, showing growth in her understanding.
• KeA accepts her fate and makes a sacrifice to help Lloyd.

Significant Themes

• Companionship vs. Romantic Love: Lloyd prioritizes his bond with his companions over romantic feelings.
• Sacrifice: Characters like KeA and Ilya make sacrifices to help Lloyd and the team.
• Truth and Illusion: The chapter explores the nature of the world they're in and the truth behind it.

Character Interactions

• Lloyd interacts with Elie, Tio, Rixia, and KeA, showing understanding and acceptance of their feelings and situations.
• Rixia and Lloyd decide to work together to leave the illusion and help Uchiha Madara.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kloe finds herself in an unfamiliar, grand palace.
• She encounters Giliath Osborne, Chancellor of the Erebonian Empire, who reveals the Aureole's existence and its threat.
• Osborne claims that one of Kloe's companions is trapped within the Aureole's power and needs to be saved.
• Olivier appears, offering to vouch for Osborne.

Character Developments

• Kloe demonstrates her courage and determination, facing Osborne despite her fear.
• Osborne shows a different side, claiming to be on Kloe's side and providing valuable information about the Aureole.
• Olivier's arrival surprises Kloe, showing his ability to appear unexpectedly and his connection to Osborne.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Kloe struggles to trust Osborne due to his past actions, while Osborne tries to gain her trust.
• The Aureole's threat: The Aureole's powers and potential consequences are emphasized, highlighting the danger it poses to Zemuria.
• Allies and enemies: The line between allies and enemies blurs as Osborne claims to be on Kloe's side, while Olivier's appearance adds complexity to the situation.

Character Interactions

• Kloe and Osborne: Kloe is cautious and tense around Osborne, while he tries to engage her in conversation and gain her trust.
• Kloe and Olivier: Kloe is surprised and relieved to see Olivier, showing her trust in him and their close relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Olivier reveals he's been investigating the truth about the world and knows about Lord Osborne's real existence.
• Osborne reveals that the world was created by an inner demon within Uchiha Madara, not Madara himself, and that Aidios, the leader of Ouroboros, is asleep and needs the Aureole to fully awaken.
• Osborne, Olivier, and Kloe decide to help Madara escape the Aureole by cracking it from the outside.
• Osborne reveals that one must defeat someone to break through in this world. He challenges Olivier and Kloe, intending for them to defeat him and escape.
• Olivier and Kloe defeat Osborne, who turns into a road for them to walk on and escape.

Character Developments

• Olivier shows his intelligence and determination in investigating the truth.
• Osborne reveals his true intentions and sacrifices himself to help Olivier and Kloe escape.
• Kloe accepts Osborne's past actions and acknowledges his desire to do good for the world.

Significant Themes

• The power of truth and knowledge (Olivier's investigation, Osborne's revelations).
• Sacrifice for the greater good (Osborne's decision to let Olivier and Kloe defeat him).
• The struggle against fate and destiny (the world's creation, Aidios's awakening, Madara's entrapment).

Character Interactions

• Olivier and Osborne form an unlikely alliance, with Osborne admiring Olivier's intelligence and Olivier admiring Osborne's dedication.
• Kloe accepts Osborne's past actions and acknowledges his positive intentions.
• Olivier and Kloe fight side by side against Osborne, showing their unity and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at a vast plaza, the final gathering place, but Uchiha Madara is missing.
• Olivier reveals that Madara is trapped in the Aureole, and they must break through it to save him.
• Eight opponents, Ouroboros's Seven Anguis and Enforcer No. 0 (Campanella), appear, challenging the group to a battle.
• The battle begins, with each character facing their respective opponents.

Character Developments

• Uchiha Madara's absence and presumed entrapment in the Aureole drive the plot forward.
• Campanella, the Fool, reveals his role as an enforcer for Ouroboros and his intention to test the group.
• Each character demonstrates their abilities and strategies as they face their opponents.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: The group's fate is intertwined with their ability to save Madara and defeat Ouroboros's forces.
• Power and Responsibility: The Seven Anguis discuss their roles and responsibilities within Ouroboros, reflecting on their actions and motivations.
• Teamwork and Individual Strength: The group's success depends on their combined efforts and individual capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Joshua and Estelle face Campanella, struggling to overcome his illusions.
• Lloyd, Elie, Tio, and Rixia fight against the Steel Maiden, initially overpowered but determined.
• Wazy and Randy face Dr. F. Novartis, suffering injuries but undeterred.
• Tita, Agate, Scherazard, and Richard battle Vita Clotilde, ultimately defeated but protected by Agate.
• Kevin and Ries confront the mysterious First Pillar, initially outmatched but resilient.
• Kloe uses her Ring of Light technique to restore stamina, aiding the group's survival.