In the latest episode of "Metallic Rouge," Naomi begins by retracting her harsh words towards Rouge and clarifies that her motivation to help her stems from genuine concern and friendship, not obligation.

Rouge finds herself in a precarious situation: accused of a crime she didn’t commit and held captive by the CFN. The tension escalates as the authorities violently crack down on the Neans, prompting Rouge to use her abilities to help those who have wronged her. Amid the chaos, Joker Alter appears, posing as Dumas.

Naomi is determined to reach Rouge and teams up with the investigator Ash from Ochrona, leveraging his position to gain access to the settlement. However, her intentions diverge from Ash’s mission to locate the elusive red figure, and she strategically abandons him at a critical moment.

The story takes a dark turn when Rouge is betrayed by Sion, who administers a hallucinogenic drug that forces her to confront her past actions. Meanwhile, Naomi has a dangerous encounter with the Joker, whose motives remain enigmatic, and who spares her life under mysterious circumstances.

As Rouge battles the effects of the drug, she must face off against Dr. Afdal and the transformed Phantom Verde. Their confrontation reveals Verde’s nihilistic philosophy, putting Rouge’s resolve to the test.

The episode culminates in a hard-fought victory for Rouge, who overcomes Verde’s illusions and deadly mist despite her exhaustion. However, her triumph is overshadowed by the arrival of the flying circus at the settlement’s gates.