With graduation from the academy approaching two years later, Arsinoe explains her plan to return to the palace, take her mother, and secretly flee to Phomnos. Then the King of Pharnas and the crown prince, followed by the royal family one by one, die, leaving the throne vacant. In the council, while Duke Godel Kiel steps forward, Sir Walter nominates Madame Ancilla's daughter, Fifth Princess Arsinoe Thea Neopharnas. Despite objections, he reminds them of the army's loyalty law and says he believes the true ruler is the one who protects everyone.