Prince Emmet arrives at a grand feast prepared in his honor, bringing a rare Jadecrest Crystal as a gift to his father-in-law, the king. During the celebratory gathering, Emmet pledges to represent his husband's court in a critical diplomatic mission to strengthen ties with the kingdom of Zuyenne. However, the atmosphere shifts when news arrives that Lainey has returned from the plague-stricken Outlands with her barbarian husband, raising fear of the disease spreading to the capital. Emmet vows to protect the kingdom, leaving the episode with looming uncertainty over the plague threat.