A man named Rain, identified as her husband, berates a subordinate, Ulan, for his failure to properly receive a woman named Ella. Ulan accepts the blame, but Rain spares him, claiming Ella's recent divine awakening saved him. Ella arrives at Rain's northern fortress, where she is greeted with respect. Rain declares her his equal, forbidding her from kneeling. He presents her with an ancient, priceless map as a casual gift, dismissing its immense value as he offers it to her.