Asher suddenly begins transforming, sprouting wolf ears, claws, and losing his human hands temporarily, alarming the nearby villagers who accuse him of being a wolf demon. Fear turns to violence as they attempt to kill Asher, planning to burn him and mutilate him to prevent his return. His mother fiercely defends him, reminding the crowd that Asher saved them from a bridge collapse. Despite her plea, the villagers fear he can command wild beasts and insist on killing him before he attacks. Meanwhile, Asher’s survival is uncertain as he undergoes this painful first transformation without guidance, raising urgent questions about his fate.