The season shifts focus toward . While Sugimoto remains obsessed with protecting her from the "curse" of the gold, Asirpa realizes she must use the treasure to preserve Ainu culture. This creates a subtle rift: Sugimoto wants her to live a peaceful life, but Asirpa is determined to be a "powerful shield" and leader for her people.
Flashbacks dive deep into the origins of Tsurumi's loyalists, particularly Usami and Koito , revealing how Tsurumi manipulated their devotion through "love" rather than just duty. Emotional Core & Conflict
Sugimoto and Asirpa cross the Russian border back into Japan, navigating frozen landscapes and escaping Tsurumi’s naval pursuit across ice floes.