[s4e1] Showdown 🏆

There is no victory in this showdown—only a choice between two different types of tragedy. The Final Image

The episode ends with Lyra retreating, calling Kaelen a traitor. Kaelen sits on the steps of the throne, his sword broken. The Empress places a hand on his shoulder, and for the first time, he feels the cold, draining weight of the anchor. The "Showdown" wasn't a battle to win a war; it was the moment Kaelen lost his soul to save the world. [S4E1] Showdown

Kaelen must break his public promise to do the "right" thing. There is no victory in this showdown—only a