With Hillerska's fate hanging in the balance, Wilhelm and Simon weigh duty against love as they discover what it takes to truly follow their hearts.
Wilhelm confronts his past and future at his lavish birthday ceremony. August finds hope in the arms of Sara. In the palace, Simon makes a decision.
August and Vincent organize a strike action that exposes the differences between Wilhelm and Simon. Felice and Sara can no longer avoid each other.
Wilhelm sees the throne looming on the horizon. Sara contemplates returning to Hillerska. The online harassment of Simon follows him home.