Liscar and his troops breach the palace and fight their way through the Zesskian troops. Free confronts Liscar directly, and with assistance from Marlya, Klara, and Serge, he is able to get the upper hand on Liscar and seriously wound him. Rather than continue the battle, Liscar calls for his troops to retreat. Wanting to avenge Oz's death, Marlya chases after them against Free's orders. Meanwhile, Duke Diese tells Wolfran how there are many factions within Zesskia that would be willing to support him if he is able to secure the Emperor as a puppet ruler...