Prince Julian and his escort seek shelter in an abandoned temple but are confronted by a mysterious figure demanding answers. Julian appears poisoned, but Yelena reveals he is actually possessed by an evil force, not poisoned. Despite resistance, she manages to suppress the possession temporarily with acupuncture. Yelena warns that if the curse isn't lifted within three days, Julian will become a mindless puppet. She insists he needs an exorcism to be saved, leaving the group uncertain and rushing against time to prevent his complete possession.