Alors qu'Elena se prépare pour le jour de la Victoire, Zubak apprend que la chancelière a instauré des mesures sanitaires astreignantes.

Inquiet de l'influence grandissante de Zubak sur Elena, Nicholas tente de découvrir des renseignements accablants.

After fielding warnings about her new land reforms, Elena orders a controversial military operation ... and sends Zubak to the front.

Elena attempts to do damage control by reconnecting with her people. Meanwhile, Agnes' loyalty is tested by an anonymous offer.

With the palace walls now breached, Elena must leverage her skills in diplomacy – and duplicity – in order to remain chancellor.