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We begin with Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and Geralt (Henry Cavill) getting ready for the evening. The ball they attended promised to be an unforgettable night, even though we haven’t seen it yet. The wine they drank had an aphrodisiac effect, so things are about to get steamy.
They share a passionate kiss. Now, let’s flashback to the beginning of the ball, where Geralt and Yen enter the room looking like a fashionable and attractive couple. Yen briefs Geralt on who’s who at the event: Margarita (Rochelle Rose), Sabrina (Therica Wilson-Read), Keira Metz (Safiyya Ingar), Artaud Terranova (Ryan Hayes), Artorius (Terence Maynard), and Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu). And of course, Geralt is familiar with Stregobor (Lars Mikkelsen) and Tissaia (MyAnna Buring).
Sabrina tries to use her telepathic powers on Geralt when they first meet, but Yen quickly intervenes and tells her to behave. Yen engages in conversations with Tissaia and Vilgefortz about the night’s events. She spots Istredd (Royce Pierreson) as he walks past her.
Philippa (Cassie Clare) tries to strike up a conversation with the talkative Geralt, but Dijkstra (Graham McTavish) urges Philippa to let the men talk for a while. Then we return to the bedroom after the ball, where Yen and Geralt have just had sex. Geralt shares the story of his conversation with Dijkstra. Dijkstra wants Geralt to side with him and hand over Ciri. However, Geralt firmly refuses.
Later, Geralt watches as Istredd and Yen have a conversation. Vilgefortz reminds Geralt that Istredd was Yen’s first love, emphasizing that first loves are hard to forget. Next, it’s time to dance. Yennefer informs Geralt that it’s not optional, and he looks terrified, much like me when I have to participate in a coordinated dance.
Firstly, Geralt dances with Lydia (Aisha Fabienne Ross), unaware that she cannot speak. He mistakenly thinks she is being rude when she doesn’t respond to his question. Then he moves on to a mage who is both overly touchy and drunk while Yen chats with Artorius about the upcoming conclave. Artorius is still cautious about trusting her, but he’s willing to keep an open mind.
Firstly, Geralt dances with Istredd, and Yen interacts with Keira, who’s still holding a grudge over Yen decapitating one of her patrons. Geralt then reunites with Triss (Anna Shaffer), who inquires about Ciri. Geralt assures her that Ciri is safe.
After the dance, Geralt and Istredd find themselves in a heated argument over Yen, which escalates into a physical fight, much to the amusement of the attendees. However, Artaud’s excessive drinking leads him to stumble and steal the spotlight as the crowd bursts into laughter at his expense.
Next, we find ourselves back in the bedroom after their passionate encounter. Geralt expresses his desire for the night to never end, as he fears what the upcoming conclave will bring. Yen reassures him that she’s there to stay. At the ball, Tissaia and Vilgefortz raise their glasses in a toast, acknowledging Yennefer’s efforts in organizing the ball and the conclave.
We then return to the beginning of the evening, where Geralt engages in a conversation with Philippa. Philippa reveals that the wine was spiked with an aphrodisiac and that the caviar was merely an illusion. Trusting appearances is a risky business.
Philippa expresses her interest in a sexual encounter, but Geralt silently rejects her advances, his attention solely focused on Yennefer. Philippa then pulls Yen aside for a private conversation, giving a cold greeting to her former best friend, Tissaia. Geralt comes across Stregobor, who continues to act unpleasantly.
Geralt threatens to hold Stregobor accountable for his crimes, as Stregobor insists that he is saving the Continent by eliminating dangerous monsters—a goal he shares with Geralt. Meanwhile, Istredd and Triss stress the importance of finding the Book of Monoliths to Yen, knowing that Stregobor possesses it.
Furthermore, Triss and Istredd are aware of Stregobor’s hiding place for the book, and now they have the opportunity to catch him red-handed. During the dance, Yen unveils her plan to Geralt. He will serve as a distraction for the crowd while she searches Stregobor’s office for the book. Artaud will also contribute to the diversion. The agreed-upon signal will be “truce.”
When Istredd approaches Geralt to apologize, Geralt encourages him to follow his lead, setting the stage for their staged fight. Meanwhile, inside Stregobor’s office, Yen stumbles upon his elaborate vault, which was previously seen when Triss and Istredd performed the locator spell in episode four. Upon opening the vault, she discovers personal belongings belonging to the missing novices and a list of their names, including Teryn.
As Stregobor becomes aware that someone is tampering with his possessions, he catches Yen in the act of searching his vault. Geralt swiftly follows, hot on Stregobor’s heels. At that moment, the rest of the group arrives: Tissaia, Vilgefortz, Artorius, Triss, and Istredd. Yen proceeds to explain how Stregobor is responsible for the disappearances of the novices, the sadistic experiments conducted on them in an attempt to transform them into Ciri, and the deadly attack on her through a portal. Istredd retrieves the Book of Monoliths from Stregobor’s vault—a sacred elven tome containing ancient knowledge from before the Conjunction of the Spheres, detailing the collision of human and elven realms and how humans plotted against the elves.
Despite the mounting evidence, Stregobor vehemently denies the accusations, although some of his statements bear resemblance to Nazi ideology. If he were a real person, he would have likely embraced pro-Aryan beliefs. Tissaia decides to hold him in custody until after the conclave to ensure a fair trial. Artorius escorts Stregobor out of the office. The group celebrates on the dance floor, raising their glasses in toasts. Then, in a heartfelt moment, Geralt confesses his love for Yen for the first time. The two seal their affection with a passionate kiss.
