Rose grapples with the shocking possibility that she may not be Susan's biological daughter, while Susan continues to treat her as her own. The Heavenly Emissary arrives to announce an alliance between Cynara and the Heavenly Palace, revealing Rose's destined ascension to become the Heavenly Consort. To ensure Rose's success in ascending the Heavenly Stairway, an elder suggests forcibly transferring another’s immortal bone to Rose, sparking fierce opposition. Rose confronts her mother, accusing her of using her as a mere tool. Despite Rose’s compassion, Susan insists that Rose’s rise must come at any cost, including a painful sacrifice.