This chapter shows a fragility in Alice's way of thinking... he is simple-minded, nothing new, he has been like that since his first appearance, but here... it was on full throttle.
And if left to fester... it could be a dangerous way of thinking... fortunately, he has his soulmates(yes, I include Clara in this, even if he wouldn't admit it... she is his soulmate too XD).
Welp... Nova will be the new king it seems, kinda predictable and in my opinion a little off from the "limitations" imposed by the story (with kids having clear limits, even with their huge potential), but... I can't say I don't see the appeal, and Nishi-sensei has yet to fail in constructing a character and I doubt she has any intentions to start now.