The focus of the episode is Starlias's unique ability to detect dragons despite their usual lack of aura by perceiving them as distinct black masses. When she realizes Zora knows her strategies, she increases her troops' vigilance until they are suddenly besieged by dragons. Zora reflects on the potential of inferior and mediocre dragons to master magic comparable to that of the adult dragons who created them, emphasizing the challenge posed by their formidable force of forty adult dragons.

As the battle escalates, Zora speculates about the range of Starlias's magic circle and recalls a warning about a powerful mage with barrier magic. Her determination to control Starlias's teleportation magic underscores the strategic importance of magic in their conflict. Meanwhile, Ike processes the loss of his men by attributing their deaths to a mature dragon and remembers Crimson's warning about the powerful magic of mature dragons, reminiscent of Ultimatia.

Crimson's timely intervention with a modified lightning bomb, exploiting the dragon's time manipulation, marks a turning point, showcasing his ingenuity and willingness to arm those who wish to join the fight. His revelation of Zora's countermeasures against their teleportation strategy leads to a plan to use the hypnotized forces against Zora's human army.

The narrative shifts to Ursh-Gaurun's frustration over the base's barriers and his encounter with Fu, who refuses to help him and instead seeks confrontation.

By the end of the episode, Zora acknowledges the unexpected challenge posed by Shin, Gram, and Ragna, who have significantly weakened her forces. Despite uncertainty about their success, Ragna's determination offers a glimmer of hope, even as Zora reevaluates her strategy in the face of unexpected resistance.