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AMBot | 04/12/2025 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Ciel and his servants reach the "Emerald Castle" in the heart of the Werewolf Forest, where they are greeted by the childlike leader Sieglinde Sullivan and her stern companion Wolfram. Sullivan, referred to as the "Emerald Witch," reveals her unconventional ways and invites the group to dinner, while Wolfram remains suspicious. As Sebastian helps prepare the meal, Ciel notices Sullivan's bound feet—a hint of a connection to ancient customs.
Suddenly, the village is shaken by a werewolf attack: A villager is severely injured, heightening tensions between the locals and the outsiders. An elderly woman accuses Ciel's group of provoking the wrath of the "Lord Werewolf" and demands their immediate expulsion. Sullivan defends the guests, but the village community reminds her of the historical hatred toward outsiders, stemming from the witch hunts.
Later, Sullivan confronts Ciel and Sebastian in her room, where a misunderstanding about her intentions leads to chaotic dialogue. She eventually explains the legend of the pact between her ancestor, the original Emerald Witch, and a werewolf, who demanded her legs in exchange for protection. This established the tradition of foot-binding among her successors. Sullivan, who has never left the village, shows curious interest in the outside world, while Wolfram urges the group to leave by dawn.
The episode ends with a nighttime excursion into the misty forest, where Ciel sheds inexplicable tears and a werewolf sighting lures him into pursuit. Sebastian senses a sinister presence in the woods, hinting at supernatural dangers, as the group seems prepared for further confrontations with the "curse" of the forest.
Suddenly, the village is shaken by a werewolf attack: A villager is severely injured, heightening tensions between the locals and the outsiders. An elderly woman accuses Ciel's group of provoking the wrath of the "Lord Werewolf" and demands their immediate expulsion. Sullivan defends the guests, but the village community reminds her of the historical hatred toward outsiders, stemming from the witch hunts.
Later, Sullivan confronts Ciel and Sebastian in her room, where a misunderstanding about her intentions leads to chaotic dialogue. She eventually explains the legend of the pact between her ancestor, the original Emerald Witch, and a werewolf, who demanded her legs in exchange for protection. This established the tradition of foot-binding among her successors. Sullivan, who has never left the village, shows curious interest in the outside world, while Wolfram urges the group to leave by dawn.
The episode ends with a nighttime excursion into the misty forest, where Ciel sheds inexplicable tears and a werewolf sighting lures him into pursuit. Sebastian senses a sinister presence in the woods, hinting at supernatural dangers, as the group seems prepared for further confrontations with the "curse" of the forest.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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