In Norand, Emperor Cyanx had left Ejin and reached the camp of Rulean. When he got there he realised, that before the messenger could get to Rulean. He had already left for Lapen. Furthermore, when the messenger tried to get into Lapen. The Lapen's soldier did not allow his entry.
After understanding the situation. Emperor Cyanx still hoped to stop Rulean before he could complete his plan. Therefore, Emperor Cyanx decided to immediately set off to Lapen. As he knew, as per Alor's report, that the King of Lapen was expecting his arrival. So, the border's soldier would have been informed about it. Indeed, it went as he planned. He was granted entry without any questions or intrusions. (Note: At this point, Rulean had not yet captured the palace in the Lapen.)
After getting through the borders he sent a messenger to Rulean in Lapen's capital to inform Rulean of his arrival in the capital for his wedding.
However, by the time the messenger got to the city. The whole city had been captured by Rulean. And when the messenger relayed the message to the General Rulean. Rulean yelled at him, " Why is the Emperor coming in Lapen." Then the messenger stated how the Emperor had tried to contact him prior he left Norand stating that he would visit his camp. As General Rulean had already left. So, when Emperor had arrived on his base camp, the Emperor decided to come to Lapen to attend Rulean's wedding.
After getting new, General Rulean became very anxious. As the current situation was very different than what was planned by Emperor Cyanx. At this point, General Rulean had conquered the palace which had unfortunately caused the death of his supposed to be bride i.e. The Princess. Rulean was positive of his victory but he also knew to lessen the anger of Emperor regarding this situation he needed to entail this all by himself to Emperor Cyanx. But, at this point, he was going to be caught red-handed in action. As the days followed and Rulean was waiting anxiously for his big brother's arrival. This whole thought was causing him anxiousness and it was eating him from inside. And this was evident in his daily actions as he started to get agitated for even small things and lose his temper. Rulean felt that he was in a constant state of anguishment.
On the following 4th day. Rulean was taking a walk with Alor in the palace when he heard a conversation between two of soldiers discussing that General Armine had not surrendered to Norand like them. And how he is wounded and is tortured by not giving any foods and drinks. The soldiers also stated that General Armine was being a fool for holding on to his ego than his life. As soon as Rulean heard this he went into fits of anger. And marched towards the underground dungeon. He was filled with anger thinking about it and this was fuelled even more because of his anxious feeling of his brother's arrival. General Armine was chained by wrist and ankle in the dungeon. Both wrists and ankles were chained to the four corners of the wall of the dungeon.
When both Rulean and Alor got there, General Armine looked half-dead as his head hanged over his right shoulder. Seeing this Rulean commanded, "Soldiers wake him up."
Then a soldier threw a bucket of water to wake him up. General Armine was awakened with a shock. Rulean then went near him and said, "General, have you regretted your decision yet? Do you want to admit your defeat?"
General Armine who looked exhausted gave a smirk smile and slowly catching his breath said, "General...., No...., I don't regret it."
Rulean felt as if he was been mocked by Armine. Rulean got even angrier. And despite how haggard Armine appeared her dominant aura could still be felt through her presence, action and words. Additionally, the armour of General, which was worn by Armine made Rulean feel even more intimidated as she still oozed dominating aura. Then, Rulean said, " Fine then... I will make you regret it. Soldiers remove his armour."
Alor, who was also in the dungeon pleaded, "My Lord, this will be a huge disrespect to remove a General's armour. Please let it be. "
Rulean who had already lost his every bit of patience thundered and commanded, "Everyone leave right now. I will do it by myself. I will make him beg me for his life."
So, everyone left the cell, whereas Alor was turning every now and then with pleading eyes to General Rulean. But he just turned a blind eye to him. Finally, only two figure stood in the dungeon i.e Rulean and Armine. Rulean with only one strike cut the strap of the armour and it felt down on the floor.
"General Armine, do you regret it now? I can save your life if you admit your defeat."
"Ha... General Rulean. Do you really think that I fear you? Haha. Did you really think that I would beg you for my life? Let me clear your doubts. NEVER..."
Rulean had it. He slapped Armine making her mouth bleed. Then, he got a whip from the wall and hit him so much that he bled and finally fainted.
During this situation what annoyed Rulean was despite hitting him so hard, Armine did not even scream from pain. This further infuriated him. So, when Armine fainted, he threw a bucket of water to wake him up. Then he said," Let me see how long can you withstand the pain of this whip in your bare skin.
As he grabbed the collar of Armine dress and pulled it towards him. Armine struggled to let go of his grip. But Rulean overpowered him and he tore apart his dress. He was shocked to see that Armine had layers bandages in his chest. When he saw it he realized that this was the body of a maiden. Rulean let go of the dress. The dress hung on her body like a loose unbuttoned shirt. So it covered her body with a slight opening in the middle. Rulean was shocked by this. He placed both of his handed in his head and muttered," This cannot be possible. I am the Great General of Norand. I cannot be defeated by a woman. Impossible... This cannot be." Then he slowly raised his hands and moved towards Armine neck and started to strangle her and said," No one should know that I was defeated by a woman. General Armine, you have to die."
Carmine closed her eyes and talked to herself," Mother, I will see you soon. I hope I haven't disappointed you. Finally, I will be free from all my responsibilities and this pain...."