The shadow of Gilgamesh hangs Kaaya in the throne room. Jil and all his comrades bust their way through the top of the tower, splitting up in separate directions. When Henaro is encountered, Uragon is forced to contend to her, while Jil, Fatina, and Utu are faced against Tear of Ice. Shiera halts Ethana from furthering her rebellion, but Kelb arrives to intervene. Succubus wonders why Ki intends to destroy the tower after obtaining the blue crystal rod. Coopa, managing to escape from the cage, is saved by Melt when she is chased by an armored monster. Fatina uses her fire magic to obliterate Tear of Ice, consequently depleting her energy as a result. Neeba runs into Sword of Blood, easily able to annihilate him, which leads to a confrontation with the shadow of the king. Melt and Coopa soon catch up with Jil, Fatina, and Utu.