Orga and Eugene argue over trying to rescue Shino as Mikazuki critically injures Julieta to end their intense duel. Ultimately, Eugene forces Orga to back down and flies the Isaribi away as the Hotarubi self-destructs, releasing a Nano-Mirror Chaff that disrupts all communication with the Arianrhod fleet. McGillis battles Gaelio but, still injured from stopping Almira's suicide, his left hand gives out and Isurugi sacrifices himself to save McGillis from Gaelio's attack...