The episode starts with a tense moment where a man tries to reassure a woman that he isn’t touching her and wants her to trust him again. She initially acts kind but then lashes out, causing a fierce confrontation. The woman activates her powers, including healing and basic alchemy, ready to defend herself. The man appears to attempt killing her, but their contract means if one dies, both die, forcing him to abandon his plan. The episode ends with the two still in conflict, leaving their fragile trust and next move uncertain.