Episode Overview
The girls stumble upon what appears to be an abandoned village. Suddenly, they find themselves ensnared in a net, only to learn that the villagers have been hiding from monsters that are ravaging their land. When a monster appears, the villagers quickly retreat into hiding. Determined to help, the girls draw the monster's attention by striking it as it threatens a young girl. The ensuing chaos frees them from the net, and with Hikaru's magic, they manage to defeat the creature. Umi, filled with excitement, suggests they rush to Eterna for Escudo, but suddenly collapses. As Hikaru rushes to her side, they are confronted by Alcyone, who had injured Umi with her Ice Arrows. Alcyone boasts of her strength, which only fuels Hikaru's determination. As the battle rages on, Umi begins to regain consciousness and sees Hikaru fighting fiercely for her. She turns to Mokona and, ready for magic,