During a meeting between several members of the Explorers, Gibeon orders an ambush on the Rising Volteccers at Rakua, with Spinel tasked with leading the mission. Meanwhile, Amethio secretly investigates Spinel's lab and discovers his plans involving the Rakurium and a "Rakurium Sphere." The Rising Volteccers head toward Rakua, concerned about the power and scarcity of the Rakurium. Amethio learns more about Gibeon's past, including his quest for Rakurium and his ties to Lucius. As tensions rise between the Explorers, Amethio becomes determined to stop Spinel from using the Rakurium. The Rising Volteccers, misled by Rayquaza's flight, divert to Kumuri Town instead of Rakua.
Au quartier général des Explorateurs, Gibeon dit à Spinel, Calcé, Sidienne et Corail de se préparer à partir pour Laqua afin d'y tendre une embuscade aux Électacleurs Volants. Pendant ce temps, Amethio, Onia et Zirc se faufilent dans le laboratoire de Spinel à Exlor pour chercher des informations sur le Laquium…