Von Kastein, imprisoned and bitter, is approached with a shocking offer: a stone granting enough power to kill Victor, the Han who ended his career and caused his downfall. The mysterious visitor urges von Kastein to use this power to exact brutal revenge and redeem himself in the empire's eyes. Despite his hatred, von Kastein initially rejects the idea of freedom or mercy, focusing only on retribution. The episode ends with von Kastein grappling with this dark proposal, as the torment caused by Victor weighs heavily on him, setting up a fateful choice ahead.