Bit-na faces a pivotal moment as she prepares for the trial of the notorious J serial killer. After a violent attack on key witness Sun-ho, the trial is postponed, forcing Bit-na to confront her own motivations and the emotional weight of her role as a judge. Ultimately, she delivers a powerful verdict, sentencing Tae-gyu to death, igniting hope among the victims' families and solidifying her transformation into a compassionate judge.