Asuka and her men are leaving for the demon's house, the peasant laments that he has lost his chance to win Asuka's love. He knows that the demon is using him as a tool to gain her favor, but he does not believe that the general is aware of the fact that he is in love with Ruri. He also believes that Ruri has already made up her mind to marry Asuka. He believes that if the general were aware of his love for Ruri, he would not hesitate to kill her.