Jormund nearly dies in a violent confrontation, prompting him to activate Demon Control. A man who claims mastery over Jormund appears, offering to help but testing Jormund's trust. He proposes canceling their contract to free Jormund for revenge against a betraying adjutant, but Jormund refuses, insisting they must survive together. They agree to a temporary truce where the man will escort Jormund and aid him in passing the Demon-Taming Trial at 8 PM. With Jormund's corruption reduced and powers enhanced, they prepare cautiously, yet the looming trial and unseen threats keep the outcome uncertain.