Arthur Vangeest, a Church assassin from Niccolo's past, rescues him from the crawlspace. Niccolo learns Arthur is in Everett investigating his family's murderers and claims Bishop Glasser is compromised, working with a cult called the Ninth Circle.

Niccolo is sent to investigate a potential demonic possession in Everett. Upon meeting Rose Gallagher, he finds her seemingly normal, but discovers unsettling signs: hundreds of dolls in her guest room with a one-eyed doll that appears to move, and a pervasive smell of death.

The team discovers a forbidden tape containing evidence of previous exorcisms or demonic encounters. Watching the tape reveals disturbing information about the nature and history of the possession crisis in Everett, providing crucial intelligence but also psychological horror.

Introduction of Father Jackson Reynolds and Rose Gallagher, key allies in the fight against the Everett possession outbreak. Their backgrounds, skills, and relationships to the crisis are established, expanding the cast of characters working to combat the demonic threat.

Father Paladina meets with the Bishop to discuss the growing supernatural crisis in Everett. The meeting establishes the Church hierarchy's awareness of demonic activity and sets up the institutional response to the possession epidemic.

Two days earlier, events unfold showing how Father Paladina arrived in Everett. The chapter provides backstory and context for the supernatural crisis developing in the town, introducing key characters and the circumstances that brought the priest into danger.

Haatim and the group escape Raven's Peak to a distant hotel, exhausted but victorious. As they recover and plan their next moves, Abigail realizes her encounter with Surgat has changed her fundamentally.

Abigail defeats Surgat and they escape the collapsing town in Dominick's car. The demon horde flees in panic as Abigail's golden light—a sign of her true power—annihilates the remaining demonic forces. Arthur and Abigail reunite with tears and embrace after years of separation.

Epilogue. Six survivors vow to rebuild Council and continue fight. Frieda takes leadership as sole Council member. Team commits to hunting down conspirators and Nida. Plan to find Arthur in Hell. Prepare for war. Despite devastating losses, determination to continue.