After developing and producing the first generation of Dragoria Battle Armor, the Duvals swiftly moved on to the second generation. According to reports to the military, the second-generation armor was in its final stages of development. However, in reality, the Duvals had already successfully completed it. They hid this success because agents from Falconia had approached them during the initial development phase, offering very appealing terms. This led the Duvals to secretly switch sides.

Meanwhile, in the Duvals' coastal garden in Beyford, Randy Duval sat stunned in the hall. At the center lay an ice coffin holding Jusis Randy's body, who had been killed by Brooke.

Randy's eyes brimmed with sorrow, anger, and hatred. He knew Brooke was the one who killed Jusis. Yet, the Duvals could not seek revenge on their own.

"If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have allowed you to try to impress Adrian. We were already planning to defect to Falconia. There was no need to please Adria