Florence is pressured at home as relatives announce the Redfords' bridal sedan is waiting and demand she marry to secure a palace quota. They accuse her of stalling for the palace selection and push Valeria as a rival. Remembering a past life when her refusal ruined Atticus, Florence abruptly yields: "I will marry Atticus." The scene cuts to the imperial ruler, newly reborn, ordering an edict that names Florence Noble Consort and promises to escort her to the palace in three days while threatening brutal revenge on Consort Snider. Florence vows, "No one will ever tear us apart again."