Thomas descends a precisely carved spiral cave toward an underground cavern. He activates the green-flamed checkpoint. A massive tentacled creature rises and attacks on the bridge.

Alaina at resistance safehouse plans summit delivery. Interludes show Argus leaking Ministry intelligence from Axis, Vivian redirecting toward Alderson after receiving word of the summit. Alaina travels to Alderson through Kovac transit.

Hiding with demon blood on her hands, Adeline is found by elves Silviana, Caelum, and Aldric. They shelter her at the Silver Stag Inn and reveal Thaelon's true identity: a six-hundred-year-old prince exiled for killing his brother to stop the shadow plague centuries ago.

Thomas discovers a massive painted map of the island showing all landmarks and three glowing checkpoints. Charlotte, a doll-like entity, reveals Thomas has died 1,847 times. She confirms he previously saved Sarah but sacrificed himself.

Alaina executes escape after weeks of preparation. Dominic intercepts, reveals truth about her parents, gives unredacted files and triggers alarm to cover her escape. She crosses 12km of frozen Tellus, nearly dies. Anders finds her at dawn.

After three nights, Adeline escapes through her bedroom window in disguise. She navigates to the Broken Crown tavern where elves direct her to Thaelon. Finding him at a warehouse, she arrives as demons attack.

Thomas examines the altar closely, recognizing the same symbols from Harrow at the Manor. The flame burns without heat, consuming something invisible - possibly souls. He considers destroying it but needs to understand more first.

Abdullah stood in the conference hall in front of his seven chosen Officers, arms folded behind his back. He surveyed their uniforms to ensure they were pressed and clean. Pristine.

A resistance team led by Tomas assaults ruins in Valtherion searching for survivors. They find Cardinal-General Corven directing demons in the central plaza, clearly cooperating with them willingly.