During Squad Battle events, Liam defeats Mikael in a grappling match, pushing Second Squad up the standings, though Violet’s earlier slow sky-race time—after repeatedly forcing Tairn to release his magical hold—had left them trailing. Commandant Panchek then announces an immediate, leaderless final task: each squad must steal whatever would most aid the enemy within Basgiath in three hours.

Imogen assumes command and gathers capabilities: Ridoc (ice), Rhiannon (retrieve), Sawyer (metal), Imogen (memory-wipe and speed), Heaton (breathe underwater), Emery (wind), Quinn (astral projection), and Nadine (unweave wards). Violet proposes a high-risk plan—break into General Sorrengail’s office. They wait for night and move through the fortress, with Quinn’s astral form luring the lone hallway guard away as Sawyer seals the far stair and Nadine works the office wards.

Inside, they avoid mage lights and search. Violet finds letters: one from Major Neema pleading for reinforcements beyond the wards near Athebyne, another warning of Tyrrendor unrest, hinting at political and military strain. The squad identifies the most valuable target for enemies: the current strategic wall map detailing posts, troop strengths, and skirmish locations. They cut it free and prepare to flee.

When the guard returns, Emery blasts him back with a gale. The squad stashes him in an office; Violet confirms he’s alive and doses a sleep tonic, then they retreat. They reach Battle Brief just under the clock as other squads present impressive hauls: Kaori’s dragon manual, an Infantry uniform with name tag, and even a silenced scribe.

Sawyer and Liam display the stolen map while Violet declares it shows active outposts, troop strengths, and recent skirmishes—“including last night”—and reveals they took it from General Sorrengail’s office. The room erupts as professors surge forward; Xaden acknowledges Violet with pleased approval. Regardless of judging, Violet recognizes the heist’s success and the statement it makes.