Matsumoto informs Vivy of the dire consequences that Aikawa's death, as well as the imminent destruction of the AI company building they are currently trying to escape, would jumpstart a massive leap in AI development and evolution that will lead to the future war. Saving Aikawa's life means there will be no chance the AI Naming law will be passed. Vivy rescues Aikawa and attempts to escort him out of the building with Toak in pursuit. Matsumoto stalls the attackers by hacking their goggles and making them believe they killed Aikawa. At the front entrance, Matsumoto activates some of the bombs to stall the pursuers...