After a flashback recalls an ambush five years ago—Victor risked his life to rescue the survivor while Gavin only made mistakes—the group reaches the city gate and sees the Prince Consort distributing aid under the Princess' Manor banner. A bystander accuses him of using "my money," but someone corrects that he used his own funds. The Vale Army prepares to leave for a dangerous border. 671 retired Vale soldiers petition to re-enlist. Matt Vale praises their loyalty, vows to defend Caldor, and is recognized. Someone asks, "Then who is the commander at the border?"