Word reaches Mongaul that Crystal's Palace has been retaken and that Naris is still alive. As such, Amnelis reprises her role as a General of Maongaul and prepares to lead her army to retake Parros; anticipating such an offensive, Lord Skarl orders his men to the Parros-Mongaul border. Meanwhile, Istavan arrives in Crystal and delivers his secret message to Naris.