The battle comes to a head, both at home and abroad!

As Perrier clashes with Tomie for command of the game, the Queen’s elite combat unit bears down on Ryouta’s stepfather and Iida, who struggle to maintain their hold on the control room. The players on the island and their rescuers are up against it too, sustaining a barrage from yet another type of drone with unique attacks that yields further losses. And regrouping proves no easy task, especially when Ryouta’s greatest rival challenges him to a duel, leaving him with agonizingly few choices…