Princess Lyra is accused of neglecting her dying bound mate Kevin as she frivolously spends money at an auction instead of securing a vital Soul Tranquilizer. Critics doubting her loyalty escalate calls to dissolve her bond, while others see an opportunity to claim Kevin once he descends into madness. Despite the crisis, Lyra calmly participates in bidding, buying a Moonlight Necklace to manage emotions, but postpones the crucial tranquilizer purchase. Kevin confronts her, accusing her of caring only for appearances and not their lives, revealing a deep rift as Lyra’s true intentions remain uncertain, leaving their fate hanging in the balance.