Saber proudly introduces herself and prepares Hakuno for the war ahead. But finding another Master to battle proves to be harder than anticipated.

Hakuno and Saber meet Rin, a self-proclaimed Resistor. Hakuno learns that he must kill Shinji, the Floor Master, in order to ascend to the next level.

After making it to the next level, Hakuno and Saber are immediately ambushed. Just as things seem hopeless, they meet a stranger named Rani VIII.

Rani VIII tells Hakuno about the Floor Master, Dan Blackmore, and they learn why he can never ascend -- no matter how many lives he takes.