In this episode of Vinland Saga, tensions escalate as Canute's men manipulate Olmar and, under the pretext of collective punishment for betrayal, cause him to fail in the attempt to arrest Ketil. This episode takes an intense and dramatic turn: Olmar and Brodd engage in a brutal fight that ends with Brodd's death.

The plot thickens as Thorgil, in a desperate attempt to protect his family, kills all of Canute's messengers except one. This revelation of Canute's plan against Ketil and his family adds a new layer of intrigue and political maneuvering to the series.

With Leif's help, Ketil, Thorgil, and Olmar manage to escape, but at the cost of offering Thorfinn in exchange for their safety. This development paves the way for the anticipated reunion with familiar faces from the first season, as Leif, Canute, and Floki seemingly all converge at the same point.

One of the key moments of this episode is the unexpected intervention of the mysterious man who throws a coin into Brodd's eye, allowing Olmar to gain the upper hand in their duel.