Wendy Cole struggles with mounting debts as her calligraphy stall fails to make sales and creditors close in. An otherworldly figure, referring to himself as the Immortal, reveals a mystical mirror that connects their worlds and can teleport items. He offers to help Wendy by exchanging her two remaining coins for money in his realm and promises to assist with her father's legal troubles. Despite her doubts, Wendy agrees to trust him. Meanwhile, Charles confronts Wendy, declaring that being cast out of the family won’t stop her, hinting at more conflict ahead.