General Smith announces her plan to personally lead an overwhelming force into the Demon Cave to eliminate hidden demons, exposing General Harvey Shawn's lie about protective magic formations. As she prepares to enter the cave, the empire watches closely, rallying support for her bold move. Meanwhile, tensions rise over the execution of Harvey Shawn, accused of past crimes including the death of Smith's son. Despite familial pleas, Sir Hayes remains distant. The empire positions five Martial Lords and a Martial Saint to ensure Shawn’s downfall. The episode ends with a looming trial and an imminent deadly confrontation between Smith and Shawn’s factions.