Joel refuses to visit Ms. Clark, insisting she must face consequences for past actions despite any apology. He learns that General Clark, his fiancée's brother, has recovered and been summoned to court for deserting the army, a capital offense. Joel confronts Lea, his fiancée, accusing her of childish jealousy and warning her not to act recklessly despite their engagement. The tension escalates when Lea questions what punishment Freya deserves for harming soldiers without cause, challenging Joel’s strict stance and setting up a clash over loyalty and justice that remains unresolved at episode’s end.