The students of the Magic Academy set a barrier to hold off the Ancient Dragon and its minions while waiting for reinforcements. Meanwhile, Saito returns to his house, but instead of going in he decides to find a way to return to Halkeginia to help Louise, and upon seeing an article in a newspaper has an idea. Despite the combined efforts of the students and forces of Tristain (armed with the FlaK 36), including Gallia, Romaila, and an Elven fleet led by Bidalsha, the dragons break into the academy...