Tyki is gaining momentum while Allen and Lavi are weakening. Meanwhile the rogue Skull approaches the glowing orb and throws one of his own kind into it and reveals that he has been taught by a disciple of the ancient magical arts. Back at the Ark, the battle rages on. A hole opens up under Allen and he falls through, but is he is saved by the rogue Skull who Allen recognizes as his master, General Cross Marian accompanied by Timcanpy. After berating Allen and Lavi for being disheveled, Cross prepares the Grave of Maria and the Magdala Curtain. Tyki is confused and attacks, but Cross counter-attacks with his Judgment bullets and other anti-Akuma weapons. Allen and Lavi realize how much more powerful Cross is than themselves. Just as Cross is landing the final blow, the Millennium Earl interrupts, taking Tyki. More of the Ark crumbles with Lavi and Chaoji falling into the abyss. The Earl and Cross face each other.