The Xenos are on a rampage to avenge Ranieh and the others, driving the town of Rivia on the Eighteenth Floor into destruction. At Ouranos' discretion, Bell has slipped into the suppression force, created with the Ganesha Familia at the core, and happens upon Lyd in the forest on the Eighteenth Floor. After hearing what happened, Bell offers to help in the search for Wiene, but Lyd rejects his offer and leaves. Ryu, who has caught up to Bell, recommends that he return to the surface. Bell makes his choice - to look for Lyd...and Wiene...

Tricked by Dix, Wiene heads toward the surface with Bell chasing after her. They are confronted by Ais and the Loki Familia who deem Wiene a threat to Orario...

In the face of the city's strongest adventurers, the action Bell chooses to take is... to stand in their way and protect Wiene. To help Bell, Fels, Lyd, Gros, Rei, and the others all make their moves, but "the city's strongest" are an unscalable barrier blocking their way.