An earthquake interrupts a palace confrontation after the Astral Office reports tremors. Jynna is dragged by guards and accused of stealing the Emperor’s affection; her sister Lucia pleads as nobles insult and strip her, threatening public humiliation and death. The sky splits, shifting focus to a sacred blessing token that His Majesty supposedly gifted. A Great Elder warns that any damage will plunge Noxen into ruin, but a faction dares to touch and mock the warning: "shall we see if this ruin... will happen?" The episode ends with the token at risk and voices shouting, "No! Don't!"