Rhys encounters Louise and realizes she has not been reborn, which surprises him since they both are still alive. Suspicion grows as it's revealed Louise has become Taella, a figure whose survival could bring disaster. Meanwhile, Kenn and Quinn face pressure to kill her quickly to prevent chaos, fearing punishment if the king learns they destroyed her family. Rhys demands a fragile pact with an older man to avoid immediate conflict, but tension rises as the threat to Louise’s life and the world’s stability looms, leaving the outcome uncertain.