Sho and Diana encounter the arrogant Patris, who attempts to buy Diana but is rebuffed by Sho's unwavering devotion. To humble the spoiled heiress, her uncle hires Sho as her guardian, leading Patris to eventually fall for him and beg for servitude. In a final twist, Sho sells Patris to Kyle for a single copper coin, stripping her of her pride while securing her future, before resuming his journey with Diana.