The sixth chapter of The Witcher's second season unfolds with Geralt guiding Ciri through the dense forest. They eventually reach the river's shallowest point, but a dire challenge lies ahead. Geralt's senses are alerted to the presence of a Chernobog, the winged monstrosity glimpsed at the climax of the previous episode. Inevitably, it lunges into attack.
Amidst the furious clash, Roach, Geralt's steed, sustains grievous wounds, leaving three gruesome scratches across its body. With a heavy heart, Geralt mercifully ends the steed's suffering. Following this loss, Geralt summons his strength and triumphs over the Chernobog.
Back at the sanctuary of Kaer Morhen, Vesemir and Triss curse their ill-fated luck. They realize that Ciri's blood holds an even greater peril than anticipated. However, just as they delve deeper into the matter, a figure snatches the vial of Ciri's blood and flees.
Meanwhile, Fringilla is disturbed by Cahir's unexpected return. Her composure falters, given his former authority. Yet, Cahir remains unperturbed, attributing her uneasiness to mere distraction. Nonetheless, he swiftly shifts focus to their primary objective: locating Ciri.
With the Chernobog vanquished, Geralt escorts Ciri to a sanctuary where she can acquire the skills to defend herself. There, she encounters Nenneke, the headmistress of this institution. After a heartfelt greeting, Nenneke introduces Ciri to Jarre, who guides her through the vast library.
In a private moment, Nenneke confronts Geralt with stark clarity. She declares that Ciri, as the Child of Destiny, holds the key to the turmoil unfolding around them. Furthermore, she is a coveted prize, with numerous kingdoms eager to claim her for their own, a target marked on her very back.
Returning to the austere confines of Kaer Morhen, Triss firmly declares to her fellow Witchers that Rience stands apart from the Brotherhood's ranks. Noticing the ominous darkness that emanates from him, she realizes he might have already seized what he desired. This notion gains credence when Rience materializes before Lydia, brandishing a vial filled with Ciri's blood. He offers a bargain, urging Lydia to present him to her superiors.
Meanwhile, Istredd arrives at the detective agency of Codringher and Fenn, driven by a relentless quest to uncover Geralt's motivations with Nilfgaard and the enigmatic girl. After securing his admittance, he learns the girl's identity: Cirilla. However, he is not the sole pursuer. Yennefer, intent on locating Ciri, arrives at the same institution, yet unknowingly enters Geralt's chamber. As the two are poised for a kiss, Ciri unexpectedly appears.
Cahir, with cunning intentions, turns Hake to his side, while Fringilla's desire to collaborate with the elves stirs dissatisfaction among numerous guards. His genuine aim is to usurp Fringilla's precarious leadership. Despite her benevolence towards the elves, especially after assisting in the delivery of a newborn elf, the Nilfgaard soldiers remain unwavering in their loyalty and uneasy with this alliance. After all, what if a rebellion should arise? That night, Cahir receives a letter from the esteemed White Flame himself, signaling his imminent arrival. This portends significant troubles for Fringilla.
As Yen and Geralt reunite in conversation, Ciri finds solace with Nenneke, honoring the fallen warriors of the past. As they delve into the depths of hatred, Nenneke harbors a belief that within Ciri lies the potential to shatter the vicious cycle of rage, dread, and enmity. Whether this prophecy will unfold, however, remains a mystery to be unraveled.
Ciri, a mere girl, finds herself inadvertently entangled in folly later that evening. With a tome of sorcery laid open before her, she stumbles upon pools of crimson, tracing back to the lifeless form of Jarre. Rience arrives with a legion of soldiers, encircling her in a fiery ring. Just then, Geralt and Yennefer emerge, their timely arrival reversing the tide of battle. Unaware of Yen's duplicity, Geralt entrusts Ciri to her care as he engages the soldiers.
With Rience poised at the threshold, flames licking at the door, Yen urgently begs Ciri to wield her magic and conjure an escape. They do so, fleeing the chaos as Geralt stands helplessly at the doorway.
Back at the fortress of Kaer Mohen, Vesemir and Triss are appraised of the missing vial. Without hesitation, Triss departs, arriving before Tissaia and swearing her loyalty. A mere droplet of Ciri's blood possesses the power to reshape the world, but in the wrong grasp, it could spell its destruction. The fate of all hangs precariously on the edge of a knife.
