As Zarah moves in for the final blow, Rin sacrifices himself to protect Ayame, allowing her one last chance to act. In a stunning twist, Ayame realizes that the only way to stop The Devourer is not to kill Zarah, but to reclaim the Death Stones into herself, restoring the balance she once broke. With the help of Reiko and the allies she's gathered, Ayame absorbs the power of the stones, restoring her full potential as the Guardian of Life and Death.

With a final surge of energy, Ayame uses her newfound strength to not only defeat Zarah but to banish The Devourer back into its prison, sealing it away forever. The cult is destroyed, and the chaos consuming the world begins to subside.