This episode depicts the extreme humiliation and betrayal Freya suffers at the hands of House Gray. Elliott proposes sharing a bed with her solely to produce an heir, after which they will permanently separate, while her rival Olivia magnanimously demands that Freya serve as a childbearing tool so that she and Elliott can win glory on the battlefield. Lord and Lady Gray not only condone this but pressure Freya in the name of family honor. Seeing through the despicable nature of the family, Freya firmly demands a divorce. Afterward, the loyal maid Anna steps forward and exposes Olivia's scandal of seducing a married man on the battlefield in front of everyone. A furious Olivia slaps Anna, and Elliott joins in with insults. Finally, Freya makes a commanding appearance, delivers a hard slap to Elliott's face, and vows to protect her people from bullying, bringing the conflict to its climax.
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