Lira and her companions face the fiery wrath of Arde, the fearsome dragon and god of Balaak, who refuses to let them pass. In Lireo, Mira stands firm against Hagorn’s assault, defending the palace in Amihan’s absence. As battles erupt in both Sapiro and Lireo, allies rally and fates hang in the balance—with Lira swallowed whole and Amihan nearly defeated.