Mark and Ember prepare to face a Level 2 Wild Wolf in what was supposed to be a Level 1 beast lair. Ember reveals her new strength: casting spells no longer drains her energy and her magic is significantly more powerful since separating from Mark. As Ember battles, she hints that Mark is close to unlocking his second magic, expected after a few more uses of his Fire Comet skill. Their fight is interrupted when someone unexpectedly finds Mark, confronting him about a recent action that jeopardizes their previously good terms, escalating the tension just as Mark's progress is about to reach a turning point.