
Annelise and Victor sponsored Samantha. Annelise discovered Samantha's Safety Talisman concealed Gu Poison. Samantha's disability was a facade. Annelise received guidance from Matron Linden. Samantha discovered her plan, controlling Victor with Gu sorcery. With the Soul-Anchor Stone, Annelise confronted The Serpent's Coil. She rid herself of Gu Poison, rescued Victor, and destroyed The Serpent's Coil. Annelise and Victor established The Benevolence Charity School.