Amara ponders the difficult tasks that she and her colleagues in the Kirian Society must soon undetake, and the terrible consequences for those she loves.
Jelena slays a wild boar about to attack Lord Sen, saving his life. As a reward, he pledges to grant her any one request she makes of him, no matter the cost.
Ashinji finally confesses his love to Jelena, and though she tells him she feels the same way, she believes they can never be together and so she begs him to let her go.
Jelena thinks that Ashinji's feelings for her may be changing and it worries her. She is convinced that, no matter how they both feel about each other, there is no way they can ever be together.
Jelena and Magnes meet Lord and Lady Sakehera, and Jelena receives an offer of refuge and employment, as well as a promise from Lord Sen that he will aid her in her search for her father. Magnes receives an offer of work as well, but ultimately
Magnes learns that Ashinji and his company want to help, not harm Jelena and him. He confesses their true identity, and shares a first taste of friendship with the young elven lord.