At midnight, smoke rises from the western servants' quarters of the Grand Duke's residence. Everyone has been evacuated, and only Freya, who was hired that very day, remains inside. Freya nearly died after losing control while trying to forcibly awaken her aura. The Duke keeps everyone away from the area and enters alone. Freya says she wanted power to live and protect herself. The Duke tells her she is still a suspect and that it has not been proven she has no connection to dark magic. He tells her to learn from Count Norbert, and that if she makes herself indispensable, he may tell her his secrets. In the morning, Freya apologizes, ready for duty, and is introduced to the household.