The revelation of the Shadow Syndicate's true intentions has left the Regolis Team in a state of turmoil. Doubt and suspicion gnaw at the edges of their unity, threatening to unravel the bonds they've forged. As the city of Gakusen Toshi buzzes with activity, tensions within the team escalate, and Hikari finds herself at the center of the storm.
Haunted by the weight of leadership and the uncertainty of the path ahead, Hikari seeks guidance from her Regolis weapon. In a quiet moment within her parents' workshop, she reflects on her parents' sacrifice during the Great War. Their legacy looms large, and Hikari grapples with the fear of falling short of their ideals.
Meanwhile, Kaito, who has been a stalwart ally, begins to question the enigmatic intentions of the Sanctuary of Seekers—an organization seemingly aligned with their cause. A chance encounter with a shadowy figure from his past reignites doubts about the true motives behind the Sanctuary's offer of support.
As the Regolis Team gathers to discuss their next steps, the fractures in their unity become evident. Riko's analytical mind clashes with Sora's impulsive instincts, and tension flares between Kazuki's innovation and Aika's tradition. Hikari's attempts to bridge the divide only seem to exacerbate the situation, leaving her overwhelmed by the burden of leadership.
In a decisive moment, Hikari suggests a temporary separation, allowing each team member to explore their doubts and rediscover their commitment to the cause. With emotions running high, the team disperses, their paths diverging into uncharted territory. While some venture into the city to investigate the Shadow Syndicate's activities, others seek solace in the memories of their past.
In their individual journeys, the team members encounter challenges that force them to confront their insecurities and confront the shadows that have lingered since the war. Aika grapples with the legacy of her family's swordsmanship, Kazuki is haunted by his inability to protect his inventions from misuse, and Riko confronts the emotional scars of her past.
As the team members' paths intersect once more, the chapter concludes with a tense reunion, emotions running raw. The fractures that once threatened to break them apart now serve as scars that have shaped their individual growth. Their renewed commitment to each other and their cause offers a glimmer of hope as they prepare to face the enigma of the Shadow Syndicate and the darkness it seeks to unleash upon Gakusen Toshi.