The queen of the Exceed reveals that her divine image was a lie perpetuated by the Elders to protect the Exceed from humans, but her inner strength convinces the Exceed to try and save Extalia with their own strength. When the lacrima suddenly disappears, Mystogan arrives to explain that he has restored Magnolia and thanks Panther Lily for saving his life while Lily reveals Mystogan is Prince Jellal of Edolas.