The Dragon's Contract Bride - Episode 9

Maxim unexpectedly appears despite being imprisoned in the Fallen City, shocking those who thought he was long gone. Meanwhile, a tense confrontation unfolds at a formal gathering where Dmitri is pressured to support Ivan's entry into the Royal Air Trial in exchange for dropping charges against him. Accusations fly as Anastasia faces claims of breaking the law by using Forbidden Magic, a power only accessible to high-level mages, which she denies, citing her low-level status. The episode ends with doubts cast on the legitimacy of the accusations, leaving Anastasia’s fate uncertain.