Tyki is gaining momentum while Allen and Lavi are weakening. As Allen falls through a hole, he is saved by a stranger who turns out to be his master, General Cross Marian. Cross singlehandedly defeats Tyki with Grave of Maria and Judgment. Just as he is landing the final blow, the Millenium Earl interrupts. The Ark crumbles with Lavi and Chaoji falling into the abyss, as the Earl and Cross face each other.