The Widening World.A flashback reveals that Tigre used the Black Bow to shoot through the bedrock and create the pit. Tigre recovers his mettle when Elen tells him that she felt pride when she began as a simple mercenary. They then talk about building a trade route that will connect Alsace and Leitmeritz. Badouin visits the army camp, informing that Faron was repeatedly poisoned by Ganelon but has regained his wits. During the Battle of Mereville, the fight goes in favor of the Silver Meteor Storm, since Steid no longer commands the Thenardier Army. Facing off against Thenardier, Tigre draws a single arrow and throws out his quiver after Elen brings Tigre back to his senses. Thenardier charges at Tigre, who shoots him through the forehead out of his saddle. In Nice, the populace celebrates the Silver Meteor Storm as heroes. Faron agrees to Tigre's terms for peace and recognizes Regin as his heir. He also honors Tigre with the title Knight of the Moonlight, traditionally given to the future king of Brune. A few days later, Faron dies and Regin ascends to the throne. Tigre and Titta return to Leitmeritz, and the construction of the trade route begins by springtime.