Following a lengthy period of conquest, Lucien successfully transforms Bastion into an empire and takes the throne. To quell the turmoil that remains after the war, he intends to execute the king of the vanquished nation, Haydin, in a public display. To accomplish this, he captures Kay Haydin, the former knight-commander of Haydin and the sole individual aware of the king's location. "Haydin kept a very loyal dog." "Fortunately for you, I'm quite skilled at handling dogs." Despite enduring severe torture, Kay Haydin, who served Haydin with steadfast loyalty, remains silent. Ultimately, Lucien intervenes personally and drags him down into the depths.