Yoko is upon the ramparts with Suzu and Shoukei and she reveals to them that she is the queen.  She explains why she is in the situation that she is and asks for their forgiveness in being a lousy queen.  The provincial army gears up for attack when a new army arrives, the rebel army from Meikaku.  Everything looks good until the imperial army shows up flying the dragon banner.  This army may only be mobilized by the queen so questions begin to arise as to whose side she's on and to the safety of the villagers.