Lucienne, the Empire's second princess, struggles with limited gold after buying a vital healing item, the Spring of Vitality, for her fiancé Gabe's injury. Despite past disdain for Gabe's brute strength, she chooses to save him over others, sparking tension with another woman who accuses Lucienne of favoring a 'kept man.' Gabe confronts Lucienne, rejecting her as a mere fleeting amusement and reaffirming his status as the rightful fiancé and Empire's savior. Meanwhile, Lucienne insists on protecting Gabe, offering forgiveness and a fresh start as she secretly worries about the consequences of her decision.