The chancellor continues to admire Asgold’s talents and doesn’t lose hope of persuading him to join his side. But Asgold keeps moving toward his own goals, some of which will be achieved very soon. It already seems like all urgent problems are solved—yet a big war is looming on the horizon. Now it’s necessary to prepare for it. And at the same time, to collect the “dowry” by the end of next summer so he can appear before his bride with empty hands.