Episode: 5Episodes: 30
In a past memory, a woman reads about Southern puppet arts powered by souls. In the present, Elara confronts the disguised blonde woman, who transforms into a dark mage. The mage traps Kael in a red array with chains, provoking his instinct to devour Elara. Kael screams in pain as his eyes redden. Flashes of his memories restore his senses. The mage summons an iron soul puppet, but Elara refuses to leave Kael behind.
In a flashback, a young woman searches through a book in a study. The text explains that Southern Kingdom puppet arts use souls as cores and resist blades. She expresses fear for Elara Vance's safety against these creations.
Elara stands in the foggy forest and tells the blonde woman to drop her disguise. The woman's illusionary face shatters completely. A dark-haired Southern dark mage dressed in black clothes stands before them in the mist.
The dark mage binds Kael Draven with dark chains and activates a glowing red magic circle. Severe head pain strikes Kael immediately. The spell forces his dragon instincts to awaken, driving him to consume Elara.
Kael fights against the overpowering dark magic while clutching his head in agony. His eyes shift into a bright red shade. He screams at Elara, demanding to know who she is and telling her to stay away.
The mage calls up a massive iron soul puppet from the earth. Loving memories flash in Kael's mind, clearing his thoughts. He urges Elara to flee, but she stands firm beside him as the beast strikes.
“Devour the woman beside you and you'll be free!”
“Get away from me! Every time you get close it hurts! Who are you?”
“Elara, run. This thing is here for me.”
“I am not leaving you. We survive this together.”
The dark mage brings forth a giant iron soul puppet from the soil. Even though Kael regains his clear mind and tells Elara to escape, she stays right by his side. The construct steps forward and raises its fist to crush them both. Can Kael and Elara withstand the indestructible soul puppet's crushing blow?