Irene begs her aunt for ten gold coins to buy a life-saving magic potion for her dying sister Anna, but the aunt refuses, considering Anna a burden to the family. Faced with no options, Irene agrees to a dangerous deal proposed by her cousin: she will marry a feared, bloodthirsty dragon duke to secure the potion and save Anna. Despite her fear and objections, Irene accepts the sacrifice. Upon arriving at the duke's castle, Irene witnesses the dragon unexpectedly defending the city from a monster invasion, revealing a surprising side to the creature. The episode ends with Irene confronting the harsh reality of her fate at the duke's castle.
A woman is allowed to stay in a castle but is strictly forbidden from entering the third floor under threat of death. Despite the warning, she worries about the Duke, who just fought monsters and sustained severe injuries protecting the city and her. Believing her survival depends on him, she decides to help him. Meanwhile, a tense confrontation unfolds with another person who blindfolds her and threatens to gouge out her eyes, escalating the danger as her fate hangs in the balance.
After the male protagonist is severely injured while saving the city, his bride expresses deep concern and takes it upon herself to care for him. Understanding his pride and reluctance to show his wounds, she wears a blindfold as a sign of respect and to avoid offending him. This gesture reveals her genuine care, challenging his fear of being seen as a freak. The episode ends with the man acknowledging her respect and worry, facing a key moment as he prepares to respond to her devotion.
After being injured protecting the city, the man known as Your Grace reluctantly allows a woman to tend his deep wounds, which surprisingly begin to heal and even weaken a curse afflicting him. Despite his rough demeanor, he admits her care feels warm and pure. The city officials arrive to present tributes for his heroic efforts and request the return of a woman named Irene’s body, only to be shocked when Irene suddenly appears alive, sparking confusion and disbelief. Meanwhile, the man reflects on his compassion for stray animals and the people he defends, setting up an unresolved tension about Irene’s unexpected survival and its implications.
Lilith confronts her cousin, accusing her of lying about saving her sister in exchange for marrying the duke. The cousin coldly denies any promise to save Anna, treating the marriage deal as a privilege for Lilith and belittling her status. Tensions escalate when Lilith is insulted and the duke, visibly injured, steps in to protect her from the cousin's verbal attacks. Despite the duke's weakened state, he shields Lilith, but the air is thick with blood and unease. The episode ends with Lilith questioning the duke’s true intentions, unsure why she was chosen as the substitute bride.
A desperate woman pleads with a lord to spare her dying sister Anna, explaining her family forced her to fulfill Lilith’s wish in exchange for the life-saving potion Anna needs. After the lord grants her request, the woman tries to show gratitude by cooking breakfast for him, but struggles to light a fire. When the flames finally catch, she brings the food to the lord, only to be rebuffed harshly for barging into his room without permission. The episode ends with her facing the lord’s cold rejection, unsure of her next move.
A woman nervously tries to cook a meal for a powerful man in gratitude for a potion he gave her, but he harshly rejects her offerings, insisting he only eats meat. Despite his coldness, she asks for permission to leave briefly to deliver the potion to someone named Anna, swearing she will return immediately. The man threatens to destroy a city, including her sister, if she does not come back. He demands she never bring 'trash' into his room again but surprisingly gives her permission to look at him. The episode ends with the woman stunned by his striking appearance as he declares she belongs to him forever.
A man returns urgently with a potion, assuring Anna she will be okay, setting a hopeful yet tense tone. Meanwhile, Lilith faces a painful conflict as her sister's actions accidentally burn her hair, sparking a fierce confrontation. Lilith vows revenge by threatening to destroy her sister's hair in retaliation. The episode ends on this heated standoff, leaving the relationship between the two sisters strained and unresolved.
Irene is caught after fleeing the castle with a precious potion meant to save Anna’s life. Family members argue bitterly over the potion’s ownership, revealing deep resentment toward Irene. Despite pleas for mercy, Irene’s parents condemn her for bringing shame and financial ruin to the family. They decide to sell her to the old Earl, hoping to gain fortune and avoid bankruptcy. Forced into submission, Irene faces being thrown into the Earl’s bed as a final use for their benefit. The episode ends with Irene desperate, pleading for the potion and her freedom, trapped by her family’s callous plans.
The episode opens with a woman named Irene being forcibly grabbed by a man referred to as the count, who intends to keep her against her will despite her protests. Irene threatens to kill herself if he advances, desperate to escape his control. The count, obsessed with possession, dismisses her threats and coldly insists she will be with him that night, revealing he has already paid a high price for her. Amidst this tense confrontation, Irene apologizes to someone named Ana, confessing she can no longer stay with her, leaving the situation dangerously unresolved.