As Zababa tightens his grip on Douglas Dire, the shadowy figure’s slow, methodical approach threatens to end his life. Dire, in a desperate attempt to regain control, taunts Zababa, trying to provoke him into losing focus. After a tense back-and-forth, Dire realizes the truth: Zababa isn't just after his death; he's searching for the elusive gold cup. In a last-ditch effort to free himself, Dire uses his freed arm to knock the ring from his hand, putting it on in one powerful motion and causing a chain reaction that strips Zababa of control. As the world around him bursts into light, Dire smiles at his triumph, but what does it mean for his future?