The curtain closes on the death match in the Sanctuary, and the climax approaches! Outside the game, Ryouta's stepfather joins forces with a hacking wizard, and they concoct a plan to take down the Themis Project. Meanwhile, Oda is separated from Himiko and intercepts Tougou's team singlehandedly, getting his hands on an unthinkable "commodity." The battle between the two revs up in intensity, but how will its result affect the game...? In the midst of it all, a sudden announcement sounds out to all the players!! Takanohashi's unexpected news drastically shifts the balance of the game, and the island becomes a seething mess of chaos and discord!!