Episode 3 of "The Snow Girl 2: The Soul Game" kicks off with a chilling revelation from God's Raven: should Miren step into the precincts of the police, the game would be sealed with a definitive "Game Over." Her initial mission is poised to commence within the next 24 hours, underscoring the immutable truth that ascension to Heaven is never devoid of trial and tribulation.
On a luxury yacht, Jaime crosses paths with Tomas, a solitary figure estranged from his kin. Despite his isolation, Tomas's heart still harbors concern for Laura, insistent that she would never have deserted Nacho. He remains uncertain of her fate, yet senses a sinister link weaving between her and Allison.
The following dawn, Miren tasks Nacho with probing his classmates about "The Soul Game." As she exits, shadows loom, with the red jacket-clad figure slithering into her building like a specter.
Elsewhere, Belen and Chaparro pay Garrido a visit. He is engrossed in conversation with a student in his office, his demeanor tinged with distress. The policemen interrogate him about his fanatical convictions that culminated in his expulsion from the clerical fold. Garrido responds with a stoic assertion—one's faith is an anchor that can never be relinquished. When Belen broaches the topic of Allison's abortion, his countenance contorts with astonishment and fury, for he stands steadfastly pro-life.
In a different locale, Jaime delves into Tomas-provided police records pertaining to Laura. It transpires that she never made it to his abode; she alighted from the train midway through her final journey.
As they await the arrival of a crucial witness, Miren inquires about "The Soul Game" from Jaime. He teases her, mistaking her inquiries for a fascination with role-playing video games. As she unravels the finer details, he recalls a tradition in Los Arcos that he once dismissed as mere initiation rites. Upon being selected, the "chosen one" was compelled to navigate a gauntlet of trials and tests, each more daunting than the last.
The florist, stationed near the bustling bus stop, steps forward with an air of reluctance. Yet, under scrutiny, he unveils a poignant tale: Laura had perused his blooms with a sorrowful gaze, before disappearing into the embrace of a luxurious vehicle, evidently acquainted with its driver. Despite his earnest attempts to share his insights with the authorities, his official statement was never recorded.
At Allison's solemn funeral, Garrido offers solace to the grief-stricken Juana, while Belen, lurking in the shadows, receives an urgent update: the tech team has extracted crucial data from Allison's digital devices.
Miren, however, remains steadfast in her conviction that the two girls were entangled in the game's web, though she seeks a fellow player's confirmation to solidify her suspicion. Her online sleuthing leads her to an accident at Los Arcos, where she discovers Borja Pineda—a name synonymous with the challenge's grim outcome. She realizes that Borja's mishap was a tragic attempt to conquer a challenge.
Nacho, though hitting a wall with his inquiries, shares a past with Borja, being his former classmate. Together with Miren, they set course for Borja's place, with Miren probing into Laura's complexities en route. She asserts that Laura transcended the role of a devout follower and scholarship recipient, believing that justice should be blind to one's moral compass. Nacho, however, stands firm in his portrayal of Laura's kindness, recounting how she rescued him from a fiery inferno that claimed his parents' lives. He admires Miren's strength, yearning to emulate her resilience.
Meanwhile, Jamie engages in a conversation with Julio, the chief investigator assigned to Laura's case. Inquiring about the witness provokes a defensive reaction from the officer. Julio asserts that he did everything within his power and abruptly terminates the call. As for Borja, his demeanor is marked by paranoia, and his face bears the scars of a troubled past. He confides that he was once a solitary figure, with "God's Raven" serving as his first and only friend. The game ignited a sense of aliveness within him, and his initiation ritual involved carving a cross into his wrist. He further divulges that the concept of "God's Raven" is derived from The First Book of Kings, chapter 17, hinting that Miren and Allison's password might be '1re17'. According to Borja, those who heed God's word will be protected by the ravens.
Elsewhere, Belen and Chaparro finally uncover a lead regarding the abortion clinic. The attending doctor, Yolanda, reveals that Allison indeed visited her facility but was unable to afford the procedure. Moreover, Yolanda recounts an incident where one of the male anti-abortion protesters, who happened to be Laura's uncle Cristobal, handed Allison a pamphlet advocating against murder. Cristobal had even informed Yolanda that he knew Allison.
Frustrated by their dead-end with the investigator, Tomas and Jaime delve deeper into Laura's case. Tomas speculates that Laura's phone was deliberately planted at the bus station as a diversion. In his independent investigations, Tomas uncovered a child trafficking ring operating in Costa del Sol, specializing in pornography and snuff films. Their targets are often impoverished girls like Laura, and Tomas alleges that law enforcement officials are complicit. The ring's logo, a slide against a yellow background, serves as their trademark.
As The Snow Girl 2: The Soul Game Episode 3 draws to a close, Miren's first task begins with the delivery of a paper cutter through her letterbox. A text from "God's Raven" asserts his desire to save her from her misery and guilt. He shares a video of Allison undergoing the first test, urging Miren to uncover the truth by playing the game. Initially hesitant, Miren eventually succumbs to the pressure, carving a cross into her wrist and completing the initiation ritual.
