General Smith takes charge of the Demon Cave defense, determined to root out hidden demons after years of neglect. She rejects the false security maintained by Harvey, exposing his misuse of the Demon-Subduing Stele and the natural purity of the cave. Meanwhile, Smith confronts the personal loss of her son Liam, killed by Harvey, whose trial and impending execution are set for the next day. Secretly, powerful Martial Lords and a Martial Saint prepare to ensure Harvey's death, signaling a brutal end. The episode closes with the empire’s forces gathering, ready to crush Harvey once and for all.