Kai and Paedyn enter Kitt's study, where Kitt immediately apologizes for the ordeal and claims it was necessary to strengthen Paedyn's standing. Kitt explains he drugged Kai to keep him out of sight and engineered a Trial where Paedyn would appear to defeat Kai, cementing her as queen in Ilya's eyes. He reveals the arena fighter was not Kai but a Wielder disguised by an Illusionist casting Kai's image.

Kitt further admits there have been rare Wielders in Ilya; their father previously "took care of" them to ensure Kai's unmatched status. Kai rejects this legacy and is angry he was drugged and confined, likening Kitt's actions to their father's cruelty. Kitt insists he acted to prevent Kai from sacrificing himself for Paedyn and to test Paedyn's strength and loyalty, asserting confidence she would survive. Paedyn grudgingly agrees the deception advanced their goal of unifying the kingdom but withholds forgiveness.

Kitt outlines his plan to declare Kai survived death to amplify Kai's fearsome reputation while confirming Paedyn has earned respect as future queen. After tense silence, Paedyn demands to see the fallen Wielder. Kitt hesitates but leads Kai and Paedyn to the dungeons, noting the castle staff already know the arena fighter was not Kai and will keep the broader secret.

In the dungeons, they reach the body of the slain fighter, a silver dagger still in his chest. Paedyn recognizes him as Mak, Adena's boy from Loot, identified by his vest and a stitched message, "See you in the sky." She realizes Mak had been trying to say those words in the arena as he died. Kai reflects on the loneliness of being a Wielder and the calculated cruelty of their father's and Kitt's methods.

Overwhelmed, Paedyn kneels beside Mak, mourning and acknowledging he fought to avenge Adena and truly wanted to hurt her, yet ultimately chose not to kill her. Kai and Kitt offer quiet support on either side of Paedyn as she grieves, highlighting the emotional triangle that will persist even as Paedyn is set to marry Kitt.

Paedyn closes Mak's eyes, straightens his vest, and whispers a farewell asking him to take care of Adena: "See you in the sky." The scene ends with a shared, heavy silence and a fragile, partial reconciliation between the brothers as they face the consequences of Kitt's strategy and Paedyn's burden.