Wein agrees to the marriage proposed by Demetrio but claims He and Lowa will marry, as well. Realizing that Two Royal Marriages would give Natra enormous power in the Empire, Demetrio agrees to discuss the matter at a later time. Wein, who displays symptoms of ill health, worries the Levetian’s will try to stop Mealtars from joining the Empire while Lowa is worried the Summit will fail. Worried about Wein’s intentions, Manfred orders his assassination.