Raoul’s anguish, La Valliere’s torment, and the king’s cold resolve reach emotional peaks. Politics and passion clash with irrevocable consequences. The court’s facade begins to crumble as truths surface. La Valliere’s suffering exposes the cost of devotion. D’Artagnan faces dilemmas that test more than duty. The twilight of an era arrives as youth fades into legacy. This part closes with heartbreak, wisdom, and lasting reflection.