At a marquis' gathering the woman believed sacrificed, Eva, suddenly returns and refuses to kneel, even striking Ms. Garett. Onlookers reel: she looks changed, seems protected, and loudly claims to be the Moon Goddess reincarnate and the future princess consort, threatening nobles who accuse her of disgrace. Servants move to seize her and petition Prince Liam to order arrest and the harshest sentence for disrespect to the royal family. Prince Liam arrives, visibly startled, and offers a brief apology to the assembled nobles, his reaction freezing the crowd and leaving Eva's fate hanging on his next decision.