Hakuno feels a rage build up inside of him as he lives through the repetitive virtual world of SE.RA.PH, and it fills him with a sense of purpose.

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.

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.

A familiar-looking girl also named Hakuno Kishinami appears. Later, Saber tells the male Hakuno that she's ready to take on the Berserker once again.