A desperate woman prays for a miracle to save her mind, but a mysterious man breaks into her room claiming only he can help through a strange procedure, demanding something in return. Meanwhile, after days of clearing rubble, others tend to a burned woman named Ivy, who is healing by a spring thanks to her selfless defense against a destructive force. The mood shifts sharply when Rowan confronts someone he trusted for poisoning him. The episode ends with the shocking revelation that Mr. Ashveil may have poisoned the Serpent Lord, leaving dangerous consequences looming.