Sophia confronts Yuliana, who claims to be the rightful heiress to Duchess Rose and demands Sophia kneel before her. Yuliana reveals Simon, whom Sophia protected, betrayed her by using a powerful mental potion to weaken Sophia's defenses and denounce her. Despite Sophia's protests and insults toward Yuliana's weak mental power, Yuliana commands her guards to attack Sophia and humiliates her, accusing her of stealing from Yuliana's family. Sophia is pressured to kneel and apologize or face a quick death. The episode ends with Sophia facing brutal consequences and a dire choice.