Re-l’s life becomes endangered when she falls ill after exposure to the harsh environment. Hoody hatches a cunning plan to trick Raul and return to Romdo. Quinn leads a group on an escape from the Commune using the Rabbit.

Vincent is introduced to a man named Hauer, and learns some truths about Halos and Proxies, discovering a horrific revelation.

The group is confronted by a vagrant Proxy and its companion AutoReiv, and Re-l puts her new weapon to use.

An infected Iggy becomes enraged and kidnaps Re-l, setting out to kill Vincent. Re-l is again confronted by the homeless AutoReiv.

Romdo is on high alert as they search for the fugitive Raul, who plans to activate a deadly weapon. Meanwhile, the trio discover strange humanoids living inside a toxic cave system.

Vincent finds himself trapped within Re-l’s consciousness, and observes powerlessly as events unfold.

As the city continues to crumble, Vincent and Re-l encounter Proxy One. Raul is overcome with regret and despair, and sets out to find Pino.