Synopsis

Joshua returns to the castle and is confronted by other nobles for his past actions, but he turns the blame on Marquis Crombell, falsely accusing him of inciting a dragon attack. Meanwhile, Duke Agnus reveals a plan to manipulate the black dragon using a demon horn, believing they can control its actions by appealing to its curiosity for demonic energy. However, the black dragon inexplicably retreats, throwing the Duke's plan into disarray and causing panic among the nobles.