Synopsis

In a clearing, Umi remained consumed by the upcoming fencing competition, an event that felt a week away even as weeks—perhaps even a month—had passed since their arrival in Cephiro. Hikaru suggested that with enough resolve, she might still be able to participate, given Cephiro’s potent energies. He and Fuu offered silent prayers for her success. Nearby, Alcyone channeled power into Ascot's monster, "Luci," amplifying its strength to an unforeseen degree. The surge of energy then backfire