Cinque and Gaul's duel is interrupted by Leonmichelli who reprimands both for ruining Biscotti's victory party. Almost running out of time for Millhiore's concert, Cinque comes with a plan to return the princess to the castle for her performance.

Bearing both sacred swords, Millhiore reaches the top of the fortress to confront Leonmichelli, who trembles when she realizes that her actions are leading the princess to the same destiny she fought so much to avert, when a powerful and ominous creature appears before them.