Tigre is still despondent after Bertrand's death. Elen tells him about how she began as a simple mercenary and felt pride in it which helps Tigre recovers his resolve, to the relief of Titta and the others. Later Elen talks about her plan of building a road that will connect Alsace and Leitmeritz, increasing the flow of products and wealth. Then the Silver Meteor Army receives a visit from Prime Minister Badowin who wants to ascertain Tigre's intentions and informs them that the king was poisoned by Ganelon and is dying but has regained his faculties and wants to see Regin. The Siver Meteor Storm advances towards the capital and meets Thenardier's army on the plain of Melville. Without Thenardier directing his men, the battle goes in favor of the Silver Meteor Storm and Thenardier and Tigre face off. When Tigre questions Thenardier about his motives for invading Alsace, the Duke answers that it was simply to prevent it from being used by either Ganelon or Zhcted. Unable to forgive each other, they duel. Tigre gathers his bow's power but is brought to his senses by Elen, who tells him that using his hatred is not the way to win. Tigre draws a single arrow and throws his quiver away, to Thenadier's surprise, and states that he will only need one arrow. Thenardier charges Tigre and is shot out of his saddle. Meanwhile Vanadis Valentina offers asylum to Ganelon. In Nice, the populace celebrates the Silver Meteor Storm as heroes. King Faron recognizes Regin as his heir and agrees to Tigre's terms for peace. He also grants Tigre the title of Lumiere, Knight of the Moonlight, that unknown to everyone but Badowin, is an ancient title traditionally given to the future king of Brune. A few days later Faron dies and Regin ascends to the throne. Tigre and Titta return to Leitmeritz and the construction of the road between Alsace and Leitmeritz will begin in the spring. As Elen and Lim talk about the future, Tigre goes out hunting.