Word reaches Mongaul that the Crystal royal palace has been retaken and that Norisse is still alive. As such, Amnelis reprises her role as the general of the Mongauli white knights and prepares to lead her army to reclaim Parros for herself. Anticipating such an offensive, Scaal orders his men to the border between the two territories. Meanwhile, Istavan arrives in Crystal and delivers his secret message to Norisse. Istavan then becomes a knight under Norisse's direction. Taeran is unexpectedly killed in battle by Valerius disguised as one of the Mongauli white knights. Scaal causes Amnelis to retreat after an embarrassing defeat.