Reuenthal returns to his office and assigns all domestic political matters to Elsheimer. Trüniht is killed by Reuenthal after they both discuss their ambitions and Reinhard. Reuenthal is visited by Elfriede von Kohlrausch and her baby. Reuenthal requests that she give the his son to Mittermeyer. On November 14th, Space Calendar 800, New Imperial Year 2, Reuenthal dies at the age of 33. Mittermeyer arrives on Heinessen, but is too late to meet with his old friend. Admiral Bergengrün, who also served under Kircheis commits suicide, after hearing of Reuenthal's death. Bergengrün had lost both his commanders to underhanded political schemes. Lang confesses to all his actions and implicates Rubinsky. Rubinsky is nowhere to be found.
ハイネセンに戻ったロイエンタールは政務と事務の全権を民事長官エルスハイマーに託した後、トリューニヒトを呼んだ。民主主義を嘲弄し皇帝ラインハルトさえも侮蔑する言葉を口にした彼を、ロイエンタールは射殺する。やがて、子供を抱いたエルフリーデが姿を現した。ロイエンタールは、ミッターマイヤーに我が子を託すように伝える。彼女が去った後、死の迫った彼は、机にウイスキーとグラスを2つ用意して、グラスの向こうに座るべき親友を待つのだった……。
