Ep. 8: Murdoch and Licht investigate a mysterious abyss while facing a helicopter demon.

Murdoch discovers a vanished lake and an injured soldier claiming a fire-breathing demon emerged from the resulting abyss. He suspects a ballot holder with pyrokinetic abilities instead. Lynn and Pele transport the soldier to a nearby town, where they reunite with Licht, Hina, and Nana. Convinced Licht is hiding information, Murdoch confronts him, but Nana forbids violence, leading to a drinking contest. Murdoch drunkenly accuses Licht of being the Legendary Ace, prompting Licht to encourage further drinking. Lynn becomes tipsy after one glass and questions Hina about her relationship with Licht. As both men pass out, Lynn and Hina offer their laps as pillows. Suddenly, the abyss reappears, destroying part of the town and emitting a strange noise. Murdoch orders civilian evacuation while Licht identifies the sound as impossible since all such demons were defeated during the Waste War. They watch as the abyss opens, revealing the demon to be a modern helicopter armed with machine guns and missiles.

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