Despite learning about his true relationship with Zandro, Iking struggles to forgive the person who made him suffer. However, he pledges to help Mateo, and the brothers soon discover who is responsible for their dreadful fate.
Zandro discovers that Mateo is now cursed to become a human bat. Desperate to save his son, Zandro decides to confront Iking. However, Oryang makes a revelation that catches both Zandro and Iking off guard.
Knowing that the authorities are hot on his tail, Zandro decides not to kill Iking and instead urges the townsfolk to do it for him. Iking tries to convince Mateo to let him go, not knowing what the Barons have in store for him.
Mateo wants nothing more than the mysterious bat creature as his birthday present, and wastes no time in preparing a trap for his desired prey. Meanwhile, Panying becomes concerned when Iking suddenly goes missing.
Oryang continues to resent Zandro for sticking to the old ways. Iking tries to find clues about the missing Max to expose the Baron patriarch of his many crimes, and he then finds himself forming a connection with Melissa.
Together with Oryang and Panying, Iking goes to Brgy. Caliente to get back at Zandro, not knowing that the latter has successfully turned its people against him. Hoping to warn Iking, Sarah works tirelessly to contact him.
Iking begins his search for answers with the help of a woman named Oryang. Meanwhile, Melissa tries to bring the bat creature to justice through the right means, but Zandro formulates a more sinister strategy of his own.
Frustrated that the bat creature is causing trouble for his family, Mateo tries to get rid of him once and for all. Iking soon questions the reason behind his powers, while Tomas begins his investigation on Zandro.
Sarah gives Iking the cold shoulder for his sudden disappearance. Meanwhile, Loraine and Mateo soon have a misunderstanding, while Zandro decides to involve Mateo in his dealings.
Iking and Sarah finally have their much-anticipated reunion. Mateo follows his suspicions and makes a move, while Zandro faces the consequences of failing to secure Brgy. Caliente.
Zandro clashes with Mateo for ruining his plan to capture the bat creature, forcing Melissa to mend the rift between the two. Despite his wounds, Iking investigates how Mateo is involved in his attack.
Iking soon uses his powers to keep Brgy. Caliente safe from harm. Frustrated that the residents begin supporting the bat creature, Mateo takes matters into his own hands.
Despite all of his efforts, Zandro fails to convince Panying to sell her land. In his desperation, Zandro pulls off a dangerous scheme, forcing Iking in a precarious situation.
Zandro devices a plan that would force Panying and Iking to sell their land. He then commands Mateo to gain their trust. Left with no choice, Mateo swallows his pride and befriends the person he loathes the most.
Panying and Iking meet Zandro and, despite their initial misgivings, are soon impressed by his generosity. Meanwhile, Melissa is surprised to see Tomas 18 years after his mysterious disappearance.
Iking and Sarah begin a romantic relationship, with the latter asking her new boyfriend to take her to the airport. Meanwhile, Zandro earns the ire of his father-in-law by failing to cover up a company mess.
Iking confronts Mateo after learning that the latter was a bat hunter. After suffering humiliation at the hands of Iking, an enraged Mateo issues a challenge.
Iking, under the watchful eye of Panying, begins to manifest bat-like abilities. Years later, he develops a close friendship with Sarah, while fate brings him closer to his twin brother, Mateo.
Hoping to gets his wife back, Zandro frames a couple to take the land his father-in-law desires. Meanwhile, the life of Panying changes after discovering a baby inside a cave.
