In the shadow of a recent incident, Civil and Lulu reflect on the outcome and are relieved that no innocents were caught in the crossfire. The strategically minded Civil unveils his bold plan to lure the elusive Fire-Breathing Bug by using himself as the ultimate bait. His goal is clear: he wants to gather his hidden enemies and eliminate them with a decisive strike.

Meanwhile, Higuro confronts Solitaire with probing questions about his mysterious visit to the fortune-teller’s house and the enigmatic swarm of hands. Intrigued, Solitaire listens as Higuro alludes to a centuries-old quest of his employers, stirring the air with a sense of deeply rooted secrets.

The narrative then shifts to Momoya and Kana, who are embroiled in a discussion about Higuro’s interaction with Solitaire. Momoya can’t help but voice her envy and curiosity about the nature of Higuro’s relationship with the enigmatic Solitaire. Parallel to this, Majiri Agakura approaches a building with the clear intent of meeting Xiaoyu, whom she claims will soon be her little brother. In a tense encounter, Bao asserts her position as Xiaoyu’s only big sister and confronts Majiri. Their conversation reveals Bao’s conflicted feelings about Xiaoyu’s loss, which she sees both as a tragedy and a liberation from her family’s curse.

Back with Polka and Xiaoyu, a discussion arises about using jewels as an energy source for Xiaoyu’s arm. Amid this conversation, Xiaoyu reflects on himself, grappling with his envy of Rozan’s son and his own inadequacies. In a moment of shared vulnerability, Polka recounts his own painful past of being sold by his father, empathizing with Xiaoyu’s struggle and highlighting the profound bonds that go beyond blood.

At a pivotal meeting, Solitaire encounters Civil, who reveals the Byadian imperial crest, making his connection to the Sabaramond organization clear.

The episode takes a dramatic turn as the Fire-Breathing Bug unveils its tragic origin story: it is a survivor of a centuries-old experiment gone wrong. It explains that it seeks revenge and sees itself as a damned being destined to disappear once its vengeance is fulfilled.

Civil, in his own revelation, displays his newly discovered magical abilities, a result of external mana manipulation. He shares his origins as a failed experiment meant to house the spirit of Arius Sabaramond and expresses his longing for his unknown homeland—or at least a cure for his existential boredom in this world.

The episode culminates with Civil turning to the grocer for information about Polka Shinoyama’s family, particularly his mother, Kanon Shinoyama.