Sirgis protests imperial goods flowing into Delunio, but Wein assures him they are Natran, but are they? Wein visits Soljest to forge an alliance with King Gruyere. Wein leaves perplexed, but the worst is yet to come. Zenovia again proves herself useful.
If one is going to call oneself wealthy,
this is the way to move about.
إن كنت تسمي نفسك ثريًا فهذه هي 
.الطريقة المثلى للتنقل
Wer ein reicher Mann sein will, muss sich
auf den Händen der Masse tragen lassen.
Si se hace llamar pudiente,
esta es la forma de transportarse.
Tout homme riche qui se respecte
se doit d’être porté par ses valets.
Se alguém vai se chamar de rico,
esta é a maneira de se locomover.