Jessica’s comments demonstrate she has come to accept Duke Leto’s decision to never marry her, instead keeping her as his concubine—a political marriage is too advantageous to give up for love. Paul’s daring plans all come to fruition—he now commands the Guild and has defeated the Emperor and House Harkonnen, thus securing a political marriage to Princess Irulan and effectively taking over Imperial rule. Paul rewards his most loyal supporters with prestigious new titles and wealth; his new authority now allows the Fremen their collective dream of altering the Arrakeen climate to better their future generations. However, the novel’s conclusion ends ominously—once more the narrator reminds readers that Paul cannot prevent the predetermined Fremen holy crusade that will cause galactic destruction in his name.