In the midst of the battle, the dragon laments that he has sacrificed himself for the fight, but that he is still defeated. He tells the princess that he will return to the palace and carry her back to safety. The general tells him that there is no one inside the city's "Zu ji alley" , and that a large number of fishing vessels have left the city. He also tells the prince that he should lead another team of men to search for the bandits and kill them. The prince agrees to go with them.