As Ryner fends for his life against Luke in a field near the hideout at night, Ferris suddenly intervenes. Lir, who has been tailing Tiir, takes the opportunity to strike the slumbering refugees inside. A furious Ryner attacks Lir at full force when one of the refugees is killed, but Ferris again steps in and defends. Lir tries to force Ryner activate the Alpha Stigma using his crystal, yet Ryner is able to ward off this overwhelming temptation.