One by one, the family members accept to join Ludwig's assembly, even Tanja. Only Ansgar refuses, even after Nicola offered him her vote, making him Ludwig's equal. Yakamoto arrives at the castle to sign the sale of firm and castle, so everyone fears to be evicted, but Ansgar still believes it's bluff. Arno is finally home, and 'welcomed' by a portrait of Clarissa, left by her recently deceased godchild Marie to Charlie.