"The Dismal Madness, Part III" (Flock'⁴⁴/ıı)

## Plot

Episode opens in the control room, where Liesel, Pete, and Lily huddled together, their faces etched with fear as they peered out the window, observing the chaos unfolding below. The Joy Lunatics, their eyes wild with madness, scurried around, fueled by a twisted desire to set everything ablaze in the working room. The three friends exchanged worried glances, realizing they had to find a hiding place as the situation grew increasingly dire. But just as they were about to make their move, a sudden loud sound reverberated from one side, jolting everyone in the vicinity. The noise echoed through the control room, filling the air with a sense of impending danger. Liesel, Pete, and Lily, still hidden in the control room above, exchanged concerned glances, wondering what new threat awaited them amidst the unpredictable chaos that had engulfed their lives. Their hearts pounded in their chests as they braced themselves for whatever awaited them beyond the safety of the control room.

In the locked room, the atmosphere was thick with violence as Louis relentlessly landed punch after punch on Elio, desperate to silence him, anger coursing through his veins as he vehemently ordered him to shut up. Determined to muffle any sound, Louis forcefully covered Elio's mouth, only to be met with a retaliatory bite. Undeterred, Elio made a frantic dash towards the door, but his escape was swiftly thwarted as Louis forcefully grabbed hold of him, forcefully pulling him down. Amidst the chaos, Margu's voice pierced through the air, urgently calling out for Louis's help as she found herself in the throes of labor. The situation escalated further as Ilina, overwhelmed and confused, experienced an involuntary release of urine, her confusion mirroring the turmoil in the room. Ignoring the pleas for mercy, Louis continued to unleash his fury upon Elio, refusing to relent. In a desperate attempt to summon aid, Margu called out to Ilina, catching her attention and prompting her to divert her gaze. In a twist of fate, Ilina inadvertently stepped on Elio's gun, momentarily distracting everyone in the room. Seizing the opportunity, Louis tightly restrained Elio, ensuring his silence and keeping him away from the door. However, just as Elio struggled to break free from Louis's grip, a thunderous knock reverberated through the room, causing both captor and captive to freeze in fear.

Determined to enter, whoever was on the other side of the door caused a surge of panic in Louis and Margu alike. Louis's shock was palpable as he witnessed Ilina holding a gun, the very same weapon Elio had possessed. This unexpected turn of events provided a window of opportunity for Elio to break free, desperately propelling himself towards the door. Tragically, in a moment of desperation or fear, Ilina fired a shot, striking Elio in the leg and inflicting a painful injury upon him. Acting swiftly, Louis seized the gun from Ilina, entertaining the idea of finishing off his captive. However, Margu's anguished screams and desperate pleas for help tugged at Louis's conscience, redirecting his focus towards her. In a moment of clarity, he made the decision to render Elio unconscious, using a pipe to secure the door handle and pushing heavy boxes to barricade the entrance, ensuring their safety. Removing his jacket, Louis prepared to assist Margu as she brought new life into the world, his protective instincts kicking into high gear. As he tended to Margu, he couldn't help but notice the traces of blood on the floor, a stark reminder of the intensity of the situation. Meanwhile, Ilina remained close by, positioned near the boxes, a silent observer to the chaos unfolding before her eyes.