Gran's team is running out of places to run, but they know they can't stop until they reach the Grandcypher.
Gran and company continue to elude the units of Furias and Gandharva as they make their way to the Grandcypher.
But the unexpectedly well-coordinated enemies gradually hem them in.
Vyrn
This isn't good... They're cutting off our escape routes bit by bit!
Rosetta
It sure looks that way... Those two generals make a surprisingly good team.
Io
Oh, come on! Bad guys showing off their teamwork sucks for us!
Imperial Soldier
Surrender at once! Don't cause us anymore trouble!
Eugen
I know we're gettin' cornered, but I ain't gonna get stopped here.
Lyria
It looks like all we can do is keep pushing forward.
Eugen
Yeah, but we're closin' in on the end. Keep your head up, Gran!
As the troops of Gandharva and Furias descend on Gran's team, a fully-armored Black Knight arrives followed by the left behind crew members. With their numbers bolstered, the skyfarers face off against the imperial soldiers.
Gandharva
Come on, stop running. You know you've got nowhere left to go.
Furias
You've given us quite the run around. Has it given you time to prepare for the consequences?
Vyrn
Argh! They're comin' from every direction! This isn't gonna end well!
Lyria
Wh-what should we do, Gran?
Io
Humph! If there's nowhere to run, we'll just have to fight! I'm not gonna lose like this!
Rosetta
That's easy to say, but we're a little outnumbered here. What won't be easy is breaking out.
Eugen
This just keeps gettin' more and more desperate.
Furias
Only desperate? You say that like you still have a way out.
Furias
Idiot! You think you've got a chance when you're surrounded by this many troops?
???
This many? Surely you mean this few?
Furias
Huh? You! What did you say—
Furias
Wait, you're still alive?
Lyria
Gasp!
???
Still? You seem to think there exists a situation in which I could roll over and die.
???
It would take a miracle for someone of your stature to finish me off. A miracle that won't fall in your lap.
Furias
Damn you! You always knew how to piss me off, Miss Chief Advisor!
???
Ex-Chief Advisor. Does your memory fail you, Furias?
Lyria
Black Knight! You're okay!
Black Knight
Humph... What are you all so worried about? Do I really look like I would fall so easily?
Rosetta
Heehee... You haven't changed a bit, except you do seem more spirited than usual.
Black Knight
Yes. This is much better than being half-dressed.
Gandharva
You're kidding me. Now the Black Knight's shown up too.
Gandharva
This won't do. Get away from me. I'll take her—
Katalina
I see. Then we'll take the liberty of breaking through from this side.
Gandharva
Ugh! You people... Where did you spring out from?
Rackam
We had a little help from someone. And, er, what do you call it... A hidden port or something.
Lecia
Gran! Over here! The airship's all ready to depart!
Eugen
Sheesh... Took your sweet time...
Vyrn
Heh heh! Well, looks like the gang's back together again!
Gandharva
Tch. Like I'd let you get away...
Gandharva
Furias! These are my prey! Don't get in my way, you hear?
Furias
Huh? What's that, you say? I'm sorry, but I don't understand you!
Furias
Or what? Should I torture to death an old fart like you instead of them?
Gandharva
Hah! Let's make it first come first serve then! Sounds fair to me!
Furias
Hey! Damn you...
Vyrn
Pfft! Even against both of 'em, I ain't scared!
Lyria
Yes! That's because unlike before, we're all here now!
Lyria
Let's go, Gran! Together we can do it!
The Grandcypher is finally able to leave Agastia with the crew reunited. They can now begin to think of a way to deal with the looming crisis.
Now back at full strength, the crew breaks through Furias and Gandharva's blockade.
Running straight across Agastia soil, they then board the Grandcypher.
Rackam
All right, hold on! We're zooming outta Agastia!
Io
S-so where are we going now?
Black Knight
Don't worry about the destination. Let's put some distance between us and Agastia first.
Black Knight
Or else we'll be surrounded by Erste battleships.
Lecia
That's right... We should focus on concealing our whereabouts for the time being!
The Grandcypher speeds away from Agastia like a rocket.
Everyone aboard is now aware of the impending crisis. They will need some time to formulate a plan.