Prince Cain sarcastically questions a servant who served in his place during a night with Lady Eldenstein. The servant claims she merely followed orders. Meanwhile, a woman (presumably Lady Eldenstein) is informed her homecoming will not be accompanied by the Prince, prompting her to angrily discipline the servant for arrogance. Accusing the servant of slander and defiance, she orders her face slapped. Despite the servant's claim of being 'Prince Kane's beloved,' the woman decides to march the servant to confront Prince Cain directly at the council chamber, forcefully asserting her authority as the castle's sole mistress when guards try to block her path.