The episode returns to the events three days after the defeat of Wethermon, the Gravekeeper. Professional gamer Kei Uomi, known as OiKatzo in-game, continues his mission at Tearlight Lake, battling powerful water creatures like the Lifestide Sea Serpent. While leveling up, he encounters the Evil Force effect, which drains a level every thirty seconds, significantly hindering his progress.

Kei's motivation for playing Shangri-La Frontier is revealed: he wants to familiarize himself with the system, which uses the same game engine as the upcoming Galaxia Heroes, a major title in the competitive fighting scene. Reflecting on Sunraku's battle against Wethermon, he wonders if he could have won in Sunraku's place. Determined to test his skills, he challenges a rare foe, the Lifestide Destrobster, despite Sunraku previously warning him of its strength.

Meanwhile, Pencilgon struggles with the financial aftermath of the costly battle against Wethermon. Due to her massive in-game debt, which prevents her from making transactions, she searches for weapons at Schwarz Vulf's shop. Through clever manipulation, she manages to acquire powerful equipment by pretending she needs it for a fight against Lycagon. Members of Schwarz Vulf grow suspicious, but Pencilgon escapes before they can confirm her deception.

Guided by the Flower Pin of Prayers from Bygone Days, an item she received for defeating Wethermon, Pencilgon feels drawn westward. She suspects it holds a connection to Setsuna from Bygone Days. She resolves to strengthen Wolfgang and expand her influence, contemplating a more legitimate path to power after already seizing a throne in-game. However, Schwarz Vulf soon realizes her trickery and gives chase, leading to a chaotic pursuit.

In the real world, the development team of Shangri-La Frontier reacts to recent in-game events. Tsukuyogi, PR head of Utopia, reports on the defeat of Lycagon's Shadow. While Tsukuyo Tsukuri, the game's creator, downplays its significance, producer Ritsu Amachi grows frustrated upon discovering that Lycagon's stats were secretly enhanced without her knowledge. A heated argument erupts between the two developers, culminating in a comedic clash that even outlasts Tsukuyogi's supply of digestive medicine.