A prosecutor of unwavering integrity, a reporter known for her tenacity, and a police officer weary of the city's darkness – their lives converge following the unsettling discovery of a severed hand within a gift box.

Returning to the closed file, Kuo Hsiao-chi finds himself met with a disquieting twist. Lu Yan-jhen delves into the enigma of yet another vanished woman.

The city is gripped by a fresh wave of fear following yet another savage killing. A grandfather, his voice thick with grief, pleaded for assistance on the broadcast, and the plea quickly spiraled into something uncontrollable.

Driven by a desperate impulse, Lin Shang-yong acts without thought to protect the person he cares for. Simultaneously, an unknown voice disrupts the broadcast, sowing chaos on live television.

The old campus assault draws Kuo Hsiao-chi nearer to the truth. Meanwhile, Lin Shang-yong resolves to risk everything for his daughter's sake.

With the case unexpectedly derailed by a powerful politician, Lu Yan-jhen offered assistance to Kuo Hsiao-chi. Meanwhile, Hu Yun-huei received a devastating phone call.

Following a devastating loss, Yun-huei takes to the airwaves to advocate for her brother. Meanwhile, Hsiao-chi has ten days to resolve the case, as increasingly unsettling questions surface.

As Kuo Hsiao-chi investigates, a cascade of disclosures begins to surface, pointing towards a surprising individual. Simultaneously, Yao Ya-cih unknowingly steps into a perilous predicament.

Kuo Hsiao-chi drew nearer to the truth, yet remained tethered to the need for irrefutable proof before making an arrest. Soon after, a fresh tragedy struck, threatening to overwhelm him.

The consequences of the fight weighed heavily on Kuo Hsiao-chi, a grim reality he now had to confront. Determined to provoke a response from Noh, he resolved on a bold course of action.