Synopsis

The revolutionary army leader explains to Paul why he was chosen as his successor, emphasizing his ability to love and understand others, qualities needed for equality. They discuss the upcoming conflict, and the leader reveals that the Duke's biggest weakness is his arrogance and that the Duke was intentionally manipulated into making a war declaration. Meanwhile, a separate faction within the revolutionary army grows impatient, questioning the leader's inaction while another member deals with his sister's reluctance to join.