In this short scene, Mena tries to explain to the princess why he has brought about the downfall of the country. He tells her that he has failed in his duty to protect her, and that the gods have admired her strength. He offers her a second life in exchange for her help in the war, and asks her if she will sign the contract. She refuses, saying that she is not willing to give up her first life for a second one. Mena tells the princess that if she does not sign, he will have to apologize to her. She tells him that she has told him not to call her like that, and he tells her to shove the next time she wants to buy something, just tell him.