The princess is supposed to reject the background character’s confession, not accept it — since when did Cid become a rom-com protagonist?

Cid gets a report from Nu about powerful cult members lurking in the Royal Capital. Too bad he’s too distracted about the upcoming fencing tournament to notice.

Cid heads to Lindwurm in response to a summons from Alpha, but he is not the only one traveling there; the annual Goddess’ Trial is quickly approaching.

The door to the Sanctuary opens and Alpha strides through it, intending to expose the Cult’s grave secrets. Meanwhile, Cid also enters the Sanctuary and reunites with… Aurora?

Alpha faces off against an empowered Nelson in a vicious battle. Elsewhere, Cid and Aurora reach the Sanctuary's core, but a door only a hero can open blocks their path.

Cid and Claire receive an invitation to a tournament. At the festivities, Cid receives more attention than a background character desires.

Doem tries to make war with Midgar. Meanwhile, the match between Jimina and Iris begins.