Vol.2 Ch.87: 30F - Thorn (3)

30F - Thorn (3): Inside the Archimedes,some of the intruders, including Traveller, broke free due to the sudden disruption of the Shinsoo wall imprisoning them.

Ro, who covertly freed the prisoners, is contacted via his communicator by someone wondering if they are going to be alright. He answers by saying that Hatsu must have already relayed the message, leaving the task of saving Viole in their hands, while Ro and his benefactors finish their part.

Madorako, undisturbed by the ruckus outside, orders his henchman to lay low and wait for the outcome of the Tournament.

Meanwhile, the next round begins with the rules unchanged. The semi-finalists have to battle until the victor emerges to face Team FUG.

Leesoo, sceptical of Koon's plan of summoning Baam - the only way to save him without breaking rules - objects that it could be another trap set by FUG. Koon reminds him that they're all trying to save Baam for one reason or another, and that he has decided to put his trust in the trio of deserters, who according to Emile are going to free Viole.

Making their way to Viole's location, Horyang asks Yuto if the other teams'll really be able to receive and decode the message. Yuto replies that she is in contact with an "exceptional regular" (Koon), who will be able to do what is needed.

Koon assigns everyone to their positions, urging the Vanguard - Wangnan, accompanied by Quatro - to reach the Summoning Area quickly to be ready to summon Viole. Rak and Yihwa art told to support them by defeating the opponents to gather points, while Akraptor lies in wait for the perfect moment for an ambush. Leesoo's team are on standby, looking out for their unknown opponents.

Koon's team is quickly intercepted two members of Team Snake, the E-Rank Regulars Masha and Paul Belkrohn.

After Wangnan and Quatro make their getaway, Masha taunts Rak by making remarks about his size. Rak is enrgaed and attacks him, but is blocked by and umbrella-like weapon and sent flying. Yihwa sends a wave of her flames at Paul, who, to her surprise, simply swallows them, telling her he's a member of the flame eating Gueta tribe.

After Masha quickly overpowers Yihwa, pushing her to the ground, the furious Rak reappears in his normal size looking VERY annoyed.