The Allied Forces begin Operation Southwind to liberate Berlin from the Neuroi, which begins with a saturation bombing to disperse the Neuroi Hive's smoke, followed by a direct attack on the core by the 501st, protected by Yoshika's massive shield. When the core is exposed however, multiple wall-like Neuroi appear and defend it, forcing the allies to retreat. Shizuka is tasked to escort Yoshika back to base to conserve her magic power and when the two are ambushed by a bomber-type Neuroi, Shizuka stays behind, eventually locating its core and destroying it...