In this charged atmosphere, Solitaire appears with a thirst for spectacle, yearning for a "beautiful flame" to satisfy his curiosity. Meanwhile, Inspector Iwanome, armed with the documents unearthed by Mr. Hosorogi, stumbles upon the hidden history of a centuries-old fire that hints at deeper secrets lurking in the shadows.

The episode takes a turn when Iwanome and Arase encounter Alpha Fire-Breathing Bug 5, who claims to be managing a house on behalf of its owner. Iwanome is skeptical, but without concrete evidence, the mystery only deepens.

Meanwhile, Clarissa and Koruto ponder their next move. Clarissa, who prefers to observe rather than act, attempts to gauge the scope of the unknown while simultaneously fulfilling her delicate role as a mediator in the unfolding drama.

Takeru and Yomogi observe the trio who recently met with Solitaire, speculating about their possible connections. At the same time, Polka, Takumi, and Misaki prepare for their meeting with Taipei, planning their next steps in the intricate game they’ve become entangled in.

Polka is on the verge of revealing his true name—a name tied to memories he’d rather forget. But before he can confess, he’s interrupted by the sudden movement of the real Polka. Unexpectedly, Civil appears, extending a hand of friendship to Polka and speaking of their shared origins from another world.

Civil proposes an alliance with Polka to eradicate the Fire-Breathing Bug. However, Polka flatly refuses the offer, his heart set on a peaceful existence—a stark contrast to Civil’s plans.

Tensions escalate as Civil discovers Polka’s mastery of necromancy and recognizes his true identity as the leader of the imperial court sorcerers and possibly the God of Death himself. Polka confirms his identity as Rizdilusia Redrazalf, the Emperor-Slayer, paving the way for a monumental battle.

In a separate fight, Xiaoyu uses his training and sharp observational skills to anticipate and counter his opponent’s moves. Meanwhile, the confrontation between Civil and Polka reaches new heights, with Civil demonstrating his rapidly growing magical prowess.

In a bold move, Inspector Iwanome confronts Alpha Fire-Breathing Bug 5, revealing his knowledge of the human experiments and the true nature of the Fire-Breathing Bug. The beetle admits the truth but challenges Iwanome to prove his crimes.

Polka, resolute, prepares for a final battle with Civil. He considers sacrificing himself to secure peace for the city, accepting his fate as a soul that cannot die—a soul that stands in contradiction to the world.

Misaki embarks on a rescue mission, encountering Lulu, who guards the shark plushie with unwavering devotion. Misaki’s determination to bring back the real Polka puts her on a collision course with Lulu’s duties.

As the episode reaches its climax, Polka decisively turns against Civil, rejecting any notion of a fairy-tale ending. He prepares for a final battle, embracing his role as an adversary of the world—a soul that lives on beyond death.