Roland, still in the sphere's clutches, sees the vision of Rhea of the Cöos heading to his room when in actuality it is Cuthbert and Alain. They enter his room prepared to take the sphere from him when he fires upon them, and they have to duck for cover. Cuthbert and Alain confront Roland who explains why he shot at them and he finally agrees to hand the sphere over to his father. His father realises how dangerous it is and places it in his safe. Justus watches him through a crack in his door and sends a letter to an unknown person informing them where the sphere is.