The princess thanks the prince for his help in getting rid of the poison from her system. The prince tells her that the poison has spread throughout her body and that she needs to rest for a few days. The princess asks the prince if they have made a promise to each other, and the prince says that they have. He tells the princess that he will take care of her in his new position as the new captain of the palace, and that he has mosquito repellent, medicine, and other items that will keep him safe. He says that the innkeepers wife made the chicken soup for him, but that he brought it up himself. When the princess asks why he is helping the prince, he says that he does not want to see the hero fall while the bad guys dance on his grave