As they explore the lair, the sorcerer's spirit awakens, furious at the intrusion. He reveals himself as an ethereal, malevolent presence and unleashes a horde of nightmarish creatures to drive them away. Geo uses her potions to fend off the creatures, while Jess confronts her deepest fears as centipedes swarm around them.
Lich, driven by a surge of latent power, confronts the sorcerer's spirit. The battle is fierce, with dark magic clashing against Lich's emerging abilities. In a climactic showdown, Lich manages to banish the sorcerer's spirit, but not without a cost. The lair begins to collapse, forcing them to flee.