Ep. 9: Alex Joins Silvana Crew for Horizon Cave Endurance Race

Mullin joins the Silvana flight deck crew as a mechanic after assisting Claus and Lavie with their vanship repairs. Learning the Silvana is heading to Horizon Cave, the pair enter its famous eight-hour endurance race, where vanships are assigned by lottery. Tatiana and Alister race alongside them, though Tatiana opposes working with Claus and Lavie. Sophia reveals their true mission to Tatiana before the start. Dio and Lucciola challenge Claus and Lavie, who resent their presence. The race begins with Claus and Lavie delayed due to engine trouble. Dio provokes Tatiana into a duel, ignoring Alister’s warnings about their objective. Meanwhile, at a black market auction, Duke Henry Knowles observes Alex’s disinterest until an artifact linked to the legendary Exile appears. Alex bids 10 million Claudia for the item.

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