EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving at the midpoint of the series, "Missing" follows the physical and tactical conflict of "Melee," where the Twilight Brigade gathered Virus Cores under pressure, and now shifts the focus inward — from external threats to fractures forming within the group itself. This episode marks a pivotal turn in the Brigade's cohesion, with Ovan's actions beginning to cast a long shadow over the team's shared purpose. It directly sets the stage for "Discord," signaling that the fallout explored next episode has its roots in the decisions and silences of this one.