In the midst of the battle, the eccentric man tells everyone that the city is on the brink of being overrun by the horned dragon. He begs everyone to run away, but they refuse, saying that it is too dangerous for them to get too close to the city. The man tells them that the pact between the city and the dragon has already been broken, and that if they don't stop the slaughter, they'll be punished with death. The eccentric man also tells the queen that he knows about the pact and knows how to use it to his advantage. He tells her that if she does not stop the attack, she'll lose her power and life. The queen is furious, but the chieftain of the dragon knows that she's not going to be able to stop the battle. She'll have to find a way to protect her people, he tells her.