The episode begins with the team still in conflict with Amo. Tamsy uses his Vital Instrument, a spindle, and uses it to capture the four Cleaners controlled by Amo – Rudo, Delmon, Follo, and Riyou – in a net of ropes that tightens further with movement. Subsequently, he manages to capture Amo herself.
The rescue of the teammates, however, has emotional consequences. Delmon, in his deception, had believed Amo was his deceased wife, for whom he had once created a garden. The liberation from Amo's illusion plunges him and the other affected individuals into deep despair, as they lose the happy memories and the beloved person once again.
At this moment, something unexpected happens: Rudo takes off his mask, approaches the defenseless Amo, and brutally beats her. This violence is interrupted by his companions, but the observer Semiu comments that something is awakening in Rudo that resembles a curse and could destroy the world.
Afterwards, Rudo reflects on his actions. In a conversation with Enjin, he realizes that he has reverted to his violent, childish self and feels as if all his personal development has been in vain. However, Enjin makes it clear to him that this very self-awareness is the first and necessary step for true growth.
Simultaneously, the immediate danger is averted. Enjin had only pretended to still be unconscious and uses the opportunity to remove one of Amo's boots, her Vital Instrument, thereby deactivating her ability.
The episode ends with an important plot element. While Tomme takes care of the captured Amo, she reveals that she received her boot from an "angel" who is capable of traveling between the "Sphere" and the "Earth" – a revelation that is of the greatest interest to the Cleaners.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.