The Fox Who Served Fools - Episode 3

At a palace ceremony a woman who owes the Great Elder for saving her life begs him to bless Noxen—saying the prayer will end a 500-year vow. Her request triggers chaos: attendants move to seize her and a rival accuses her of overstepping, claiming she persuaded His Majesty to cancel a noble's birthday. Threats escalate and the rival strikes; the Great Elder tries to continue but visibly falters—his last blessing has nearly drained his power. The ceremony collapses as guards close in and the crucial blessing remains unfinished, leaving Noxen's fate uncertain.