At her lowest point, exhausted and running out of hope while hiding in the wilderness, Ildico clutches the iron bracelet Attila gave her. The touch sparks a vivid, warm memory of an intimate night in his royal camp. In the flashback, Attila, sensing the fragility of their world, confides in her about a contingency plan. He speaks of Theodemir, a proud Ostrogoth chieftain who owes him an unshakeable life debt, and describes his remote lands as a potential safe harbor. The memory is not just a plan, but a moment of deep connection and love, a stark contrast to her present cold reality. As the memory fades, Ildico looks down at her sleeping son, Ernak, her despair replaced by a new, fierce resolve. Her aimless flight is over; she now has a destination and a desperate hope to cling to.