The Grand Noble Council will convene to discuss the ceasefire and alliance proposal from Tenasis. The Imperial family looks favorably on the proposal to relieve the war-weary people and to receive reparations. The Grand Duke has on his mind Sia, a knight who died because of dark magic in Remart. Only one attendant will be taken to the Council; squire Ed does not want to go so as not to face discrimination for being from the werewolf Marcats tribe. Butler Freya volunteers and is accepted.