Takatora reports to Ryoma, Sid, and Yoko that Kouta will be working for them in hunting down the Over Lords in an attempt to stop Helheim Forest. They agree to the plan, but the next time they all enter Helheim Forest, Ryoma has set up a trap to take Takatora out of the equation.
- Heroic BSoD: You can practically hear the despair in Takatora's voice when he sees Ryoma hold up his Lockseed.Takatora: No... not you too...
- Mood Whiplash: Ryoma's Energy Lockseed catchphrase is revealed in the middle of a tense sequence, right after Takatora realises that Ryoma's betraying him too.
- Say My Name:Takatora: RYOMA!
- Wham Episode: Ryoma, Sid, and Yoko finally turn on Takatora, and they think they might have killed him. With Takatora out of the way, Sid betrays Ryoma and destroys his lab, entering the big crack as it disappears. And finally, Micchy takes Takatora's Driver and attacks Kouta as Zangetsu Shin, ruining Kouta's alliance with Takatora.
- What the Hell, Hero?: Takatora gives one to Ryoma.
