Collar Stained With Blood - エピソード 5

A man warns a woman to stay inside while he gets food, but he is immediately confronted by soldiers from the General. They demand he hand over a woman named Sylvie, offering to clear his father's name and restore his property. When he refuses, they threaten his life. He pretends to agree, directing them to a barn where Sylvie supposedly is. The soldiers find no one and, realizing they've been tricked, order his execution. He reveals he came alone, and Sylvie has already escaped. The soldiers are killed, and Sylvie reveals she saw him make the deal and forbids him from taking such risks without her permission. She marks him as a reminder, and they prepare to flee before nightfall.