A tense confrontation unfolds as a woman tries to reassure a man she is not a threat, asking him to trust her again. Despite her pleas, the man doubts her sincerity, recalling their troubled past. Suddenly, the woman unlocks new healing and alchemy powers during a moment of forced closeness, signaling a shift in their dynamic. Meanwhile, the man attempts a deadly move against her, but the terms of their contract mean if she dies, he will too, forcing him to quit halfway. The episode ends with a chilling reminder as the woman notices his cold hands, urging him not to withdraw again.