Ep 12. And Snow Falls Over the Town

When winter comes, a white coat of snow covers Edo, and people are ready to celebrate. However, things aren't as joyful as they seem to be, especially for Allen and his companions from the Black Order. After their last mission, which resulted in great losses, the group takes refuge in a nearby village where they hope to recover and gather their strength for their next assignment.

However, this village isn't only a quiet place. A strange phenomenon occurs each year when the first snow falls. The villagers disappear, and their bodies are found days later outside the gates of the town, completely frozen. The locals whisper about a curse that befalls their village, and they lock themselves inside their homes, waiting for the day when the thaw comes, and they can resume their daily lives.

The group from the Black Order is intrigued by this mystery, and they start investigating it. They soon find a pattern between the disappearances, a hidden laboratory, and an alchemist with an insidious plan. The question is whether they are strong enough to face him and stop him before he accomplishes his goals.

Allen continues to struggle with his own doubts and fears, and he feels responsible for the lives that were lost on their previous mission. He doubts his own strength and questions whether he is worthy of being an exorcist. During his moments of insecurity, he remembers his master's words and finds the strength to move on. He also learns about the alchemist's motives and realizes that it's not just about stopping him, but also about saving his soul.

Lenalee, on the other hand, is struggling with her own guilt. She feels responsible for the injuries her friends have suffered during their last mission. Her resolve to keep everyone safe fuels her determination to help Allen and the others unravel the mystery of the cursed village. Her bond with her fellow exorcists grows stronger as they fight for a common goal.

Meanwhile, the rest of the group is trying to keep a low profile, not to draw attention to themselves. However, Lavi's curiosity gets the best of him, and he ends up entangled in a conspiracy that might cost him his life.

As the snow continues to fall, freezing the time and the lives of the villagers, the group from the Black Order races against the clock to uncover the alchemist's plan and stop him from succeeding. They need to overcome their personal demons and trust each other if they want to succeed.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with the fate of the group hanging in the balance. The villagers are getting restless, and the alchemist's plan is slowly unfolding. Will they be able to stop him in time? Only time will tell.