At the heart of the story is the annual monster hunt in the Sycret Mountains, a state-organized event to protect citizens from creatures that descend from the mountains in winter in search of food. The hunt also serves as a noble tradition, where famous fighters can dedicate their catches to a lady of their choice. However, Raeliana notices that Noah, the duke, has never gifted his catches to anyone.

Raeliana writes letters to Beatrice, the protagonist of the original story, who was supposed to return from abroad after Raeliana’s alleged death. However, Beatrice remains overseas since Raeliana is alive. Raeliana fears that her survival may have led to a fundamental change in the story and is unsure whether Beatrice’s absence could significantly alter the future narrative.

Meanwhile, Raeliana prepares for the monster hunt event and finds Noah asleep. She secretly admires his sleeping face, but he wakes up and teases her about her flushed cheeks and the fact that she was staring at him. Raeliana is flustered and denies her feelings for him, leading to some playful banter.

Preparations for the monster hunt continue: Raeliana is warned about the freezing weather in the Sycret Mountains and dresses warmly accordingly. It is tradition for women to give handkerchiefs as tokens of favor to the men participating in the hunt. Raeliana offers one to a man named Master Taylor, but Noah interrupts and playfully demands a handkerchief from his fiancée. Though he has rejected such gestures in the past, Noah surprises Raeliana by accepting the handkerchief.

The hunt begins with an opening ceremony, and Noah sets off into the mountains alongside other hunters. Raeliana stays behind with the other ladies, observing the events from the safety of the assembly hall. She faces condescending remarks from the other women about her lack of knowledge and social standing, but Raeliana skillfully turns the tables, leaving them speechless.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger as some hunters return with their catches—but without Noah. Dame Ansley, one of the participants, arrives in a distraught state, saying "Hell," before collapsing, suggesting something ominous has happened in the mountains where Noah and the others are still hunting.