At Sean's funeral, Freya breaks silence to reveal Sean was assassinated, not dead from illness. Sean, Daniel—the head of Loyal Hall—and four senior enforcers were killed at the Crimson Bathhouse. The group suspects the Blackwater Crew is behind the attack, igniting calls for immediate vengeance. Despite the urge to retaliate, they decide they must first uncover the truth and avoid punishing the innocent. The Rising Dragons vow severe consequences for anyone who challenges them, setting the stage for a tense power struggle as they prepare to respond to the assassination.