Not your average underdog story.

After a surprise announcement from André, Michele begins training Xavier for a different kind of mission. Veronica escorts Joana to a secret meeting.

As Sterling scrambles to foil a blackmail attempt and Blair tests her feelings for Jennings, they assist Bowser in hunting down a counterfeiter.

The race is on to find the Genesis Seals as Douxie and Archie look for clues in a notorious dragon's lair. Claire searches the shadows for Jim's soul.

When Elena wonders what her life would be like if she had not been born a princess, Zuzo casts a spell to show Elena an alternate reality.

Sparks fly as Lata is reunited with Kabir, while self-starter Haresh faces up to the biggest challenge of his career. Meanwhile, Maan returns to Saeeda Bai.

Sinon manages to severely damage Gabriel, but her strength has been sapped. Leafa collapses after wiping out the American players. And Asuna, her situation now hopeless, gazes at Kirito. But the Black Swordsman continues to wander through his dreams.