Just before Azzy enters The Unnamed Core Area, Ariatto activates its defense systems, setting off puzzles and drawing the attention of several monsters in the area. Azzy has to deal with these before finding Ariatto in the final room, ready to fight.
Azzy and Ariatto fight until Dr. Lila intervenes to shut him off or Azzy breaks him apart. Dr. Lila apologizes to Azzy again and warns her about how much harder it'll be for her to get home with the Royal Guards and the King in the way.
Now comes the hard part...