With the clock ticking down to a critical two hours to uncover the perpetrator, Episode 7 of Alice In Borderland unfolds with a sudden and ruthless turn of events, as fellow players turn their suspicions onto one another, compelling the young contestants to confess their hidden deeds. An, holding a bullet retrieved from Hatter's lifeless body as incontrovertible evidence, announces his murder to the group.
Upon Aguni's arrival, the militant faction consolidates its strength and asserts its dominance. They coldly decide to eliminate the "useless" individuals and incinerate them in the blaze waiting outside. Bullets rip through the once serene corridors, and the militant soldiers, embodying their ruthless will, embark on a systematic massacre, casting the victims into the inferno. This grim spectacle underscores the depths of corruption humans can plunge into when driven by a singular, obsessive cause.
Amidst the chaos and the desperate struggle for survival, a fire bursts forth in the basement, menacing to consume the entire hotel. This conflagration is, in fact, a cunning trap designed to lure everyone outdoors, where Niragi, perched menacingly on the rooftop, prepares to snipe the helpless bystanders. His conscience weighs heavily on him, as revealed through haunting flashbacks of his brutal bullying as a student. Chishiya emerges, flaunting his mental clarity and superiority, ultimately reducing Niragi to ashes with a makeshift flamethrower. Amidst the piercing screams, Niragi plunges into his fatal fate.
Meanwhile, Usagi discovers Arisu's captivity thanks to a soldier who could no longer abide by such barbaric commands, finally breaking free from his darkened allegiance.
Kuina embarks on a meticulous search for clues, her eyes alighting upon a tube of super glue—a tool meant to reveal fingerprints on the knife, potentially uncovering the true perpetrator. In theory, this should clear up the mystery. Yet, upon reaching their destination, they are confronted by Last Boss, a menacing figure wielding a sword with an air of readiness.
With agile movements, Kuina dodges his powerful swings, while the narrative flashes back to her past. She was once Hikari, a boy, but has since transformed into a stunningly beautiful and exceptionally skilled girl. After undergoing a life-changing operation, she visits her mother in the hospital, who marvels at her daughter's newfound beauty.
In stark contrast, Last Boss seems to have abandoned any hope for a future beyond this virtual realm, fully embracing his role within the game since being transported here. This juxtaposition of fate highlights how both Kuina and Last Boss are haunted by the specters of their pasts.
Last Boss attempts to deter Kuina by smashing glass across the floor, creating a dangerous obstacle. However, her determination remains unshaken, and she ultimately triumphs over him, leaving him a defeated and bloodied mass on the ground.
Meanwhile, Usagi continues ascending to the fourth floor, where he discovers Arisu imprisoned in a room. He hands Arisu the phone, prompting a heartfelt discussion about the game's true purpose and how it exploits human emotions for amusement.
As Arisu tries to unravel the mystery behind the game's orchestrator, his suspicions turn toward the game master rather than the witch. The timing of the game's inception seems overly opportune, leading him to believe it may be a deliberate strategy to reduce their numbers.
Elsewhere, An seems to have identified the culprit behind Momoka's demise, but her path is cut short as she's abruptly knocked unconscious by one of the soldiers as she nears the exit. In a sudden realization, Arisu stands up, dawning on him the true identity of the witch.
