The next morning, the Governess tells her son-in-law that her daughter is dead. The Governess asks him to come back with her, but he refuses, saying that Laith is still alive. He tells her that the fratians have killed both of them, and that they will soon return with an army. He asks Laith if there is anything burning in his laboratory, and Laith says that he does not believe him. He says that they must prepare for the return of the army, but that they still have two weeks to prepare