Casey faces accusations from her clan, who claim she is the Realm's Scourge and demands her execution to prevent the Nightmare Beast's destruction. Despite the black energy surrounding the beast, Casey insists the creature is an ancient divine beast, warning that harming it will bring heavenly punishment. Her father and clan are skeptical, convinced she’s lying to save herself and demand she be killed immediately. The episode ends with the clan deciding to expel Casey and prioritize killing the beast first, leaving Casey's fate and the true nature of the beast uncertain.