The group fights through HD Academy's defenses to reach the tower, with Sophie briefly neutralizing Gravity Destroyer's gravity trap. Julian, having sided with Ziggurat to save his family's fortune, defeats Wales and Sophie, but Dashan Wang's persistent challenge and superior technique eventually breaks his resolve; reminded that his teammates follow him and not his money, Julian's spirit renews and he loses to Dashan with dignity restored.

What happens

• The group destroys security walls to reach the tower housing the Spiral Core
• Sophie briefly neutralizes Gravity Destroyer's gravity manipulation
• Julian explains he joined Ziggurat to save his family's name after Hades Inc. seized their assets
• Julian defeats Wales and Sophie despite their attempt to bring him back
• Dashan Wang challenges Julian and eventually defeats him after a hard-fought battle
• Wales and Sophie's encouragement, plus the loss to Dashan, restores Julian's sense of self

Battles

• Gingka Hagane (Galaxy Pegasus W105R2F) vs HD Academy bladers — Gingka wins
• Wales & Sophie (Grand Cetus WD145RS/T125RS) vs Julian Konzern (Gravity Destroyer AD145WD) — Julian wins
• Gingka, Kyoya, Masamune, Tsubasa & Yu vs HD Academy bladers — Gingka's group wins
• Dashan Wang (Rock Zurafa R145WB) vs Julian Konzern (Gravity Destroyer AD145WD) — Dashan wins

Places

HD Academy tower