Morrigan urgently informs her mother that she took a pill sent by the king’s bird, which eased her poison pain but left her uneasy. She suspects Elara is scheming to bribe and divide them. When Morrigan kills a spy planted by Elara, her mother harshly blames her for ruining her future despite years of sacrifice. As the tense Mana Test Ceremony begins, Princess Elysia impresses with her blessing but struggles to draw the crucial Golden Heir Seal, threatening her claim. With only three days until the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, failure could unravel sixteen years of plans.