In this episode, Ashaf recalls his first encounter with Guideau. The trigger for this memory is a journey to an inconspicuous village after reports of unusual phenomena, including cows mysteriously falling from the sky. Upon arrival, Ashaf notices a blonde woman carrying a coffin.
In the village, a confrontation erupts between the siblings Owent and Falvell when a farmer, despairing over the death of his livestock, accuses Falvell of witchcraft. Although Owent insists on his sister's innocence and points out that she cannot cast spells, the situation escalates until Ashaf intervenes and defuses the tension with magic.
The encounter with Ashaf takes a turn when Guideau, the woman with the coffin, aggressively attacks the farmer, demonstrating her strength. Ashaf attempts in vain to overpower her with magic. Their quarrel is interrupted by the attack of a monster, which Ashaf mistakenly believes is trying to protect Falvell.
After the conflict, Ashaf expresses confusion about Guideau's condition and behavior, noting her resilience. Owent reveals an important family secret: The witches in their bloodline cannot speak, which hinders their ability to cast spells. Ashaf theorizes that Falvell may descend from a significant lineage of witches, the origin: Mystic Witch, Luna Farmington.
The suspicion aroused by the sudden appearance of the monster leads Ashaf to speculate about an external enemy trying to frame Falvell. Craig, a newcomer to the village, is initially considered a suspect but is later dismissed.
Ashaf suggests that Owent and Falvell accompany him back to the Order, a proposal that surprises Falvell. Meanwhile, further complications arise when Craig, revealed to be an ally of the Executioners, becomes a direct threat to Ashaf. At the same time, another Executioner targets Owent's home, setting the stage for the events of the next episode.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.