A group of viruses stages an attack when the 'Moderator' is at their weakest, during an apparent system vulnerability. These viruses were gathered by another who wants revenge on the Moderator and saw an opening during an inspection, suggesting a planned attack. Betelgeuse is entrusted with protecting the weakened Moderators as the attacking viruses attempt to eliminate them. A virus reveals themselves as a previously encountered enemy, causing the characters to realize they had been deceived.