you're in the N-109 Zone to investigate the surroundings and find out about Onychinus's leader.

however, as you're wandering, a man fires a bullet at you, attempting to get your Evol. That's when it suddenly stops in mid-air, used by someone else's Evol. The man suddenly disintegrates and you catch a glimpse of a man with blood-red eyes, which are Sylus's eyes. You've encountered him before. Upon looking into his right eye. You hear a voice in your head saying, "Devour him..."

next thing you know, you black out.

3 days later, you wake up, only to find yourself in an unknown chamber where Sylus sits on a throne-like chair.