Río removes her veil and the city responds. Athena faces off in the fencing category against 3 familiar opponents. The masked opponent arranges a secret meeting with Río through Athena, who doesn't feel right about the situation. Tosh reconnects with Dasco after being tested and they discuss the cost of Cruentus. Río hears what she needs to hear through the whisperstone and promises Athena she'll be careful. Athena competes in the joust. An unexpected opponent shows up at the tournament at the same moment Río keeps her clandestine meeting with Apollo.