The Vow That Withered Episode 9
Episode: 9
Episode 9 recap: Hard Truths
Reveil stands in the palace hall and warns Ara that Duke Oren drugged her bouquet. Ara dismisses his warning as petty jealousy. She devalues his six years of devoted attention. She claims any ordinary servant could do that work. Reveil informs her that his vow to King Solon expires in a few days. After that, he will pack his belongings and leave forever. Ara offers him comfortable land at Silver Moon Terrace. Reveil asks whether she truly loves Oren. Ara hides her real feelings to push him away. She falsely answers that she loves the Duke.