Lavi continues to fight Eshii fiercely in the air and risks leaving Miranda's zone of influence. Meanwhile, the ship comes under attack from Akuma hiding up high in the clouds. Many crewmen are struck by the blasts and killed, only to be revived temporarily by Miranda's Innocence. Lenalee tells Lavi so to protect the ship while she continues the fight against Eshii. Lenalee and Eshii's battle reaches the ocean surface where Eshii reveals his most powerful ability. He uses his dark matter to create chains around Lenalee and the ship, increasing the gravity around them and dragging them underwater. Lenalee struggles to stay afloat, but Eshii pushes her down and she disappears into the ocean depths.