The episode finds the protagonist, Kazuma Yagami, consumed by rage. Reeling from the pain of his past—specifically the loss of his former love, Tsui Ling—Kazuma enters a "Black Wind" state.
Interestingly, while his Black Wind makes him more brutal and gives him the ability to read minds, it actually makes him overall weaker because he loses the calm control required for his true Contractor powers. Kaze no Stigma Episode 23
In this state, Kazuma is no longer trying to protect Tokyo; he is simply obsessed with killing the antagonist, Bernhardt Rhodes. He becomes a danger to both enemies and innocent bystanders alike. Ayano’s Awakening: The Crimson Flame The episode finds the protagonist, Kazuma Yagami, consumed
The Turning Point: Kaze no Stigma Episode 23 "The Crimson Flame" The episode finds the protagonist