Within Oro’s house and through visions of the past, the buried memories of a vanished empire are revived as Yva explains the tragic intertwining of love and destiny. Accidents and arguments lead Bastin and Bickley to offer their own proposals, yet Oro travels by night with Arbuthnot, revealing intentions that stretch toward reshaping the world. In the Temple of Fate and before Love’s Eternal Altar, commands are issued and the Chariot of the Pit symbolizes impending cataclysm and sacrifice. Yet the presence of little Tommy and the discovery of a strange resemblance unsettle Oro’s certainty, introducing doubt into his godlike resolve. The tale concludes as ancient power confronts modern conscience, leaving humanity poised between annihilation and redemption.
