The team drives through the evacuated ghost town of Raven's Peak, observing its decay months after evacuation. Haatim remains emotionally convinced that Nida can be saved despite Abigail's warnings that the demon has consumed her.

Abigail reveals to Mitchell the full scope of her burden: she carries part of Surgat within her own body, a side effect of the incomplete childhood ritual.

Abigail confronts Frieda about the hidden truth: she is the intended vessel for Surgat's final resurrection. Frieda reveals the entire backstory—The Ninth Circle performed the incomplete ritual on child-Abigail, and Arthur interrupted it.

Haatim experiences a vivid psychic connection with his possessed sister Nida and the demon controlling her, confirming the connection from Cambodia remains open.

Dominick and Mitchell challenge Frieda about ritual work with Abigail. Frieda reveals Council origins link to historical Circle cult members. She created Surgat demon now in Nida. Church orders death of all Council members. Group decides to fight back.

Marcus Reeves, age 29, grew up on a struggling agricultural colony on the outer rim of human-controlled space. The harsh environment and constant threat of crop failure taught him resilience and resourcefulness from a young age.

Lucas Reeves, age 32, grew up on a struggling agricultural colony on the outer rim. The youngest of three children, he was always fascinated by technology and dreamed of escaping the harsh life of a farmer.

Haatim awakens exhausted after confronting Nida. He discovers Abigail alive on riverbank despite severe injuries. Frieda arranges escape via Thailand to international airport. They board flight to England and USA.

Abigail fights assassins while severely wounded. Nida reveals herself with supernatural power. Haatim encounters Nida psychically and fails. Nida kills final assassin. Abigail falls into river. Matt lies wounded.