Episode: 6
Reville walks into the palace courtyard to offer Ara a powerful spirit core. Duke Oren mocks Reville and questions where he obtained his lands. When Reville forbids Oren from touching the gift, Oren attacks him physically. Ara steps in to stop the fight and scolds both men. She calls Reville a liar when he explains the relic. Reville walks away, while two noblewomen gossip about Ara marrying Oren.
Reville enters the palace courtyard with a spirit core for Ara. Duke Oren insults Reville's landholdings and tries to touch the gift. Reville stops him, prompting Oren to strike him. Ara scolds both men and calls Reville's gift a fake.
Two noblewomen stand in the palace courtyard and discuss the broken bond between Reville and Ara. They watch Reville depart after the argument. Both women speculate that Ara will soon dissolve the engagement and marry Duke Oren instead.
“You are not qualified to touch this”
“You have disgraced the entire royal family.”
“I do not care how valuable the gift is, but there is no need for you to hurt others.”
“Ara, you never even tried to trust me.”
Reville leaves the courtyard alone after the confrontation. Ara dismisses his honesty, and Duke Oren stands triumphant beside her. Nearby noblewomen already assume the royal betrothal is ruined beyond repair. Will Reville abandon his protective vow to Ara, or will Duke Oren succeed in claiming the kingdom for himself?