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00:00:03Seven years ago, I was only three. You kicked me and mom out of the family, just because they couldn't

00:00:08speak quickly.

00:00:09And now, you actually want me back?

00:00:14That's right. The Sterling Air is nothing but a pathetic mute. I'm a disgrace to the family, right?

00:00:20And that is why. You all thought I totally deserved to be dumb, right?

00:00:25The Sterlings only produces geniuses, but you? You had a mute for a son. He's turning us into a complete

00:00:31laughingstock in Solar Raid.

00:00:32When my mom died last year, you didn't even flinch. And so because of that, I'm done with this family,

00:00:38and done with my dad.

00:00:40But now out of nowhere, you're talking about family ties, and saying you miss me? Do you actually think I'm

00:00:46nothing more than a dumb kid?

00:00:48Southor's birthday is the day after tomorrow. The Sterling family will be at his banquet, and that's still the family's

00:00:53heir apparent on paper.

00:00:55If I don't show up, Southor would take it as a sign of disrespect. That's the only real reason behind

00:01:02all of this.

00:01:05I've been away for seven years. I can't find my way around. Where's the main hall?

00:01:10Well, if it isn't the great heir coming back, you're the stupid mute the Sterling's tossed out. What's with all

00:01:15the hand-waving? I don't understand it.

00:01:18Why the hell are you staring at me?

00:01:20You have no idea who you're dealing with.

00:01:25I've slaughtered vermants like you in another life.

00:01:33I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I didn't mean it. That was a joke. Your grandpa's right there, and everyone's been

00:01:39expecting you.

00:01:40Everyone in this world only sees me as the pathetic, mute outcast of the Sterling's. If only they knew I'm

00:01:46not one of them.

00:01:47My soul's from another realm. I was Friar Oren. The rivers ran red where I walked. That's why they called

00:01:53me Hollow Friar.

00:01:58Hollow Friar. A thousand javelins have perished by your hand. You won't get an easy death. The Underworld's waiting for

00:02:06you!

00:02:07I walk the path of mercy, a journey that leads towards the Gate of Enlightenment. Yet you fixate only on

00:02:13my wrath, but never see the compassion beneath.

00:02:17Come.

00:02:22Allow me to show it to you properly.

00:02:32By the grace of this holy light, the javelins were parasites leeching off the villagers down the mountain. Only by

00:02:39purging your whole family can suffer and be entered.

00:02:41You'll never comprehend this truth. By the grace of this holy light, mortals can never see. This is the path

00:02:50of sovereignty. If no divine hand guides me, then I shall guide myself.

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00:03:07From this day forward, as long as I cultivate in silence for eight years, I'll reclaim my power from my

00:03:14past life.

00:03:14Jude, he's your grandfather. Say hi to Grandpa.

00:03:19He's born deaf and mute.

00:03:22Our Jude is the sterling heir, but a defective heir is unworthy of the legacy of our name.

00:03:30Start driving.

00:03:37But even in her death, Mom told me to come back.

00:03:41But this is beneath me, yet here I stand.

00:03:44This time, I'm here to make things right.

00:03:47You will grovel before her tomb. Mark my words!

00:04:05Hey!

00:04:06Did you walk here from the village? Huh?

00:04:09Grandpa's been sitting here. You've been keeping him waiting!

00:04:14Cousin Sean, are you worried that I'll take your inheritance?

00:04:17I wonder what god you all worked up.

00:04:18Jude Sterling, how have you been all these years?

00:04:21Save your breath, Grandpa. You don't have to ask him anything.

00:04:24Why do you even bother getting a sign language teacher for this mute?

00:04:28This is ridiculous!

00:04:32It's been seven years since I last saw your brother. Don't you think we should catch up?

00:04:37Prince South Horse Banquet is the day after tomorrow.

00:04:40If any disagreement between him and us becomes even slightly visible,

00:04:45it would tarnish the dignity of our entire family.

00:04:48How can you be so dense? It's obvious that you're not thinking!

00:04:51But I...

00:04:51Ah, that's okay.

00:04:53Please hold your temper.

00:04:59You know, Jude, in all honesty,

00:05:02we've wronged your mother and you all these years.

00:05:06Yet we must ask for your understanding.

00:05:08It's only natural for a great family to encounter and to endure many complications.

00:05:20It's not your fault that you were born mute.

00:05:23You are and always will be part of the Sterling bloodline.

00:05:26From now on, you will be living here with us.

00:05:30He can't live here!

00:05:31But, Dad!

00:05:31The Sterling can't be broken!

00:05:32That's enough!

00:05:34Jude, kneel and show your gratitude.

00:05:38Wait, there's no need for that.

00:05:40It is, after all, the right thing to do.

00:05:50All these years, you kept me like a dog.

00:05:52And yet, do you have the nerve to call this mercy?

00:05:57What?

00:05:58What is he saying?

00:06:00Well...

00:06:01What does he mean by that?

00:06:03You kept me like a dog all these years.

00:06:05Jude!

00:06:06How dare you speak like that!

00:06:08A dog!

00:06:10At least he knows his place.

00:06:11Must you twist every single thing so viciously?

00:06:14The only reason why I'm even offering you a place is because you're my grandson and we're

00:06:19bound by blood so you don't have to wander out there like a stray.

00:06:23I am the prodigy that heaven itself ordained.

00:06:26This isn't your mercy.

00:06:27It's my mercy to let you kneel.

00:06:30I didn't come back here to join your family.

00:06:33I'm here to get justice for my mother.

00:06:36Every last sterling should grovel before my mom's tomb.

00:06:41What...

00:06:41What did he just say to me?

00:06:48What does he mean by that?

00:06:55He's telling us that it's already late and he wishes to rest.

00:06:59I'm sorry, but I can't afford to lose this job.

00:07:05Indeed.

00:07:07It's late.

00:07:08Time passed by so quickly.

00:07:09Lydia?

00:07:11Take him to his room.

00:07:13Right away, sir.

00:07:14Sir, this way, please.

00:07:17Not even a bow?

00:07:19Did the countryside erase every bit of your manners as well?

00:07:24You're in no position to tell me that.

00:07:29Ah, he...

00:07:31He says he'll remember to bow next time.

00:07:33My silent cultivation will end in two days.

00:07:36Otherwise, I curse you to hell.

00:07:39Hold it.

00:07:40At the princess' upcoming banquet,

00:07:43every noble will be watching.

00:07:44Prince Althor values cultural refinement above everything else.

00:07:48Also, if I'm not mistaken,

00:07:51the banquet will include a literary duel

00:07:54among the noble heirs.

00:07:56Grandpa, why are you wasting your breath on a peasant?

00:07:59Does he even know the classical virtues?

00:08:01Or the way scholars duel?

00:08:03Keep your mouth shut.

00:08:06I am well aware

00:08:07that you were raised without any sense of culture or education.

00:08:11That is why a tutor will begin instructing you

00:08:14in calligraphy and classic studies

00:08:16starting tomorrow morning.

00:08:18If fortune favors you,

00:08:20the banquet guests will go easy on you.

00:08:22I wonder if...

00:08:23the art of carving spells

00:08:24into the flesh of your enemies

00:08:26might somehow be counted as calligraphy.

00:08:29Did you hear what I said?

00:08:30Tomorrow your lessons will begin.

00:08:32I expect you to study hard.

00:08:34Don't humiliate us.

00:08:38What's he up to?

00:08:40Huh?

00:08:40He knows calligraphy?

00:08:41That's impossible.

00:08:42But he's mute.

00:08:44He only went to some charity school.

00:08:46He had no proper education.

00:08:50These are the five principles.

00:08:52Raise, press, hook, support, and resist.

00:08:56Fingers firm.

00:08:57Your palm must remain hollow.

00:08:59Your wrist must be level as water.

00:09:01And the brush straight as a ruler.

00:09:03Do you understand?

00:09:04It will take you a lifetime to grasp these five principles.

00:09:07So this is how the five principles my mother taught me actually work.

00:09:11This requires decades of dedicated practice.

00:09:15And yet, he's only ten years old.

00:09:21Uh, Pearl.

00:09:23Keen as a falcon sigh.

00:09:24Fierce as a rearing stallion.

00:09:26What a masterpiece.

00:09:28Cast into the mud.

00:09:29My son's master calligraphy.

00:09:31His brush source.

00:09:32Hitting the paper like a warhorse.

00:09:35Yet, they dare to.

00:09:41Mock its radiance.

00:09:52A pearl cast into the mud.

00:09:54Yet, they dare to mock its radiance.

00:09:59Why does this handwriting look so familiar to me?

00:10:01He's basically calling us ignorant.

00:10:03He's implying he's the pearl.

00:10:05And we're ignorant to not see his true worth.

00:10:08Absolutely ridiculous.

00:10:10What an arrogant kid.

00:10:12Go home and rest.

00:10:14As you wish.

00:10:20This writing feels so familiar.

00:10:24Where have I seen this before?

00:10:27Benjamin, wake up.

00:10:29Look at this.

00:10:30This one is the prince's treasured fragment.

00:10:33Charlemagne's surviving work.

00:10:34He only gave us three days.

00:10:35Observe it carefully.

00:10:37Or our relatives will take it.

00:10:39Mother, what is this?

00:10:40I've never seen this before.

00:10:42That's Carolingian minuscule.

00:10:44It's created thanks to Emperor Charlemagne.

00:10:46It means clear graceful and...

00:10:49How dare you take this?

00:10:51The prince's treasure is far above your station.

00:10:53It is not for you to see.

00:10:56Someone as wretched as you shouldn't even aspire to that.

00:11:00I'm sorry.

00:11:05Benjamin, how much did you memorize?

00:11:12Carolingian minuscule.

00:11:14But that kid is only ten years old.

00:11:17Could it be that he is the prodigy the prophecy spoke of?

00:11:28The study.

00:11:29They managed to make it look almost respectable.

00:11:35Allow me to educate you on the proper ways to handle scholarly tools.

00:11:41This exquisite mahogany desk cost no less than a million and was crafted by the best hands.

00:11:47Behold, our severus inkstand, swan feather quills, and Flemish parchment.

00:11:52Just so you know, these few treasures alone prove that our family's impeccable taste has spanned generations.

00:12:00Did that amuse you?

00:12:03It's nothing but a fake parchment.

00:12:06What swan feather is she talking about?

00:12:08This is nothing but dog hair.

00:12:10These are just cheap bristles, created for cheap men to use.

00:12:14But I'll have to admit, this inkstand is genuine.

00:12:18Two out of four are fakes.

00:12:19That's truly remarkable.

00:12:21Such impeccable taste.

00:12:23He can't even name these treasures.

00:12:25What a savage.

00:12:28Sir, let's pray that your brain survives your tutoring tomorrow.

00:12:33It would be unwise to waste your grandpa's generosity.

00:12:37Also, as for the tutor that they hired for you,

00:12:40he is one of the great minds.

00:12:43Be sure not to waste it.

00:12:45And remember to treasure this opportunity tomorrow.

00:12:55The sterling household is full of illiterate masters and bowing, groveling servants.

00:13:01They boast of noble heritage and impeccable taste.

00:13:04Hmph.

00:13:07You've got to be kidding me.

00:13:09Had I not been bound by my oath,

00:13:11a solemn vow of silence,

00:13:13I would have flayed them alive with my words.

00:13:19Mrs. Wilkins, is he asleep now?

00:13:22What's wrong?

00:13:23He suddenly slapped me right after I showed him the way to the main hall.

00:13:27Please stand up for me, Mrs. Wilkins.

00:13:29That mute brat attacked me.

00:13:30What?

00:13:31How dare he?

00:13:32Don't worry.

00:13:33I'll inform Mr. Sterling.

00:13:35Thank you, Mrs. Wilkins.

00:13:36He's nothing but a lowly mutt from the fields.

00:13:39And he dares to strike those above him?

00:13:41Just wait.

00:13:42We'll see what'll happen until Mr. Clay tutors him tomorrow.

00:13:46They'll surely beg for mercy.

00:13:49Mr. Clay?

00:13:49Are you talking about Mr. Henry Clay who used to mentor Master Sean?

00:13:54Yes.

00:13:54That was him.

00:13:55His temper is legendary.

00:13:56And wow, he's in it for tomorrow.

00:13:59I've never met Mr. Clay myself.

00:14:01He's the literary titan of Solorane.

00:14:07Eight long years of total silence to strip away the layers of mortal vanity.

00:14:13To see the world as it truly is and touch the cosmic truth.

00:14:17One more day and I'll finally achieve the great perfection.

00:14:21Eight long years of total silence.

00:14:23This is killing me.

00:14:29There's something divine in the air.

00:14:31And it is definitely coming somewhere near.

00:14:34I can feel that hunger.

00:14:36Like a black hole.

00:14:38His cultivation is draining every ounce of life from the whole surrounding region.

00:14:43I was fortunate to withdraw my energy in time.

00:14:45Or the devouring force would have claimed me.

00:14:49Your Highness.

00:14:50That's Mr. Jensen in the council chamber.

00:14:52This cannot wait.

00:14:54Your Highness.

00:14:55There's been a disaster.

00:14:56Mr. Jensen collapsed into inclusion.

00:14:58He coughed up blood and was badly hurt.

00:15:00He did what?

00:15:02A madman.

00:15:03He has risen in Dawnshire.

00:15:05The land's very essence is being sucked dry by his immense power.

00:15:14His power surpasses mortal limits.

00:15:16Teetering of demonic?

00:15:18How is it possible that such might still walks the earth in our era?

00:15:26I've never come this close to a being of such overwhelming power.

00:15:30I wonder if I can be ever truly worthy enough to witness him fully unveiled in all his glory.

00:15:36Toward the Sterlings?

00:15:38What kind of being, what kind of power could devour the energy of an entire city with such force?

00:15:45It's heading towards the Sterlings?

00:15:47Unbelievable.

00:15:48How could they possibly be connected to that existence?

00:15:51I am less than a mere worm when standing before such overwhelming power.

00:15:55I won't even think of seeking him out.

00:15:57Not with power such as his.

00:16:00A dukedom would be a mere trifle, a petty price to pay.

00:16:04If it means I could stand beside true power.

00:16:11I am almost there.

00:16:13Soon enough, my old power will ignite.

00:16:27This boy is plain looking and mute.

00:16:29I'm Henry.

00:16:31You're Jude Sterling?

00:16:32Your family paid a fortune to have me educate you.

00:16:36Or rather, to teach you the alphabet.

00:16:40If he weren't born as Sterling, he'd never get to encounter a literary genius like me.

00:16:46And yet he has the audacity to look displaced.

00:16:48Unbelievable.

00:16:51Can you even memorize just one of these books in a single day?

00:16:55Even as a bond would fail.

00:16:57Here are seven books.

00:16:58Choose one.

00:16:59I will drill you for 15 hours without rest.

00:17:02By the end, you will have fully comprehended at least one entire volume.

00:17:06These are just children's primers.

00:17:08And this is the profound heritage they boast about?

00:17:12Hilarious.

00:17:12I'm well aware that you're a slow learner.

00:17:14And yes, these texts are far beyond your comprehension.

00:17:19But then...

00:17:21Enough with your charades.

00:17:23Hurry.

00:17:23Pick one of these books in front of you.

00:17:28The Iliad.

00:17:35What do you mean by that?

00:17:42Are you saying that not a single one appeals to you at all?

00:17:46Listen, child.

00:17:47These are all...

00:17:49Don't tell me you actually expect to study them all.

00:17:53Let me tell you.

00:17:54Even ants cannot move mountains.

00:17:56Even two days still won't be enough.

00:17:59Then what do you mean?

00:18:00Stop toying with me.

00:18:01I'm one of Solorane's ten literary titans.

00:18:04Were it not for the Sterlings, you...

00:18:16This pressure and this flow.

00:18:19Is he really ten years old?

00:18:20How can he write this when it takes decades to master?

00:18:24I had already mastered all of this.

00:18:26By the time I was three.

00:18:27Lines flow free.

00:18:28No rigid rows.

00:18:29Grace found in chaos.

00:18:30Bold strokes.

00:18:31Tans.

00:18:32The italic script.

00:18:33Do you already know that?

00:18:34Gothic script is neat.

00:18:35Cursive is wild.

00:18:36But italic script?

00:18:37It's perfect balance.

00:18:39Controlled yet elegant.

00:18:40To truly reach the mastery of this craft, one must first conquer both gothic and cursive styles.

00:18:46Yet somehow, it's fallen into the hands of a mute child.

00:18:52Now you choose silence?

00:18:57A backwater mute?

00:18:59Possessing imperial-grade calligraphy?

00:19:01What utter nonsense!

00:19:03It's true.

00:19:03Your writing is impressive.

00:19:05But do you really expect me to believe that you mastered all of these three?

00:19:09I find it hard to believe.

00:19:12Very well.

00:19:13Let's see you prove it.

00:19:18In Plutarch's parallel lives, which Roman general boldly crossed the Rubicon declaring,

00:19:24The die is cast.

00:19:25Do you know that?

00:19:26Now tell me, against whom did he wage this great civil war?

00:19:34Julius Caesar.

00:19:40He waged his civil war against Pompey the Great, once his own ally.

00:19:45And his partner?

00:19:47Crassus and Pompey.

00:19:49You've already memorized parallel lives.

00:19:52I can't believe it.

00:19:53He's mastered this through and through.

00:19:56Finish this line from Cicero or Tempora.

00:20:00Or Moris from Cotillinarians.

00:20:02Denouncing Catelyn's conspiracy, which speech was it?

00:20:05The first Cotillinarian.

00:20:06He breathes the classics.

00:20:09Fortune favors the bold.

00:20:11Whose famous words are these?

00:20:12Write it down.

00:20:14Virgil's aimied.

00:20:16Dulce at the coral mess.

00:20:17To die for one's country.

00:20:19Pro patria mori.

00:20:20How about the art of living is more like...

00:20:23The wrestlers than the dancers.

00:20:25This boy's a real prodigy.

00:20:27Who first refused to fight in the Iliad?

00:20:30Achilles, the greatest warrior.

00:20:33He chose pride over war.

00:20:36Who leads Aeneas through the other world?

00:20:41The Sibyl of Cule.

00:20:46What you've done goes well beyond the limits of the syllabus.

00:20:50This is truly next-level Homeric wisdom.

00:20:55I'm unworthy to be your teacher.

00:20:58Your wisdom and talent are far beyond mine.

00:21:01You mentioned earlier that you've memorized all these by the age of three.

00:21:04I believe that your brilliance is on another level.

00:21:08You should be the one teaching me.

00:21:10What three years old?

00:21:11I wasn't talking about this life.

00:21:13I'm talking about a life long ago.

00:21:17I must be off.

00:21:20I was a fool to scorn the whispers of wisdom.

00:21:23Divine wisdom met my eyes today.

00:21:26Jude Sterling, after tomorrow, your name will echo across the entire city.

00:21:31You absolutely have to attend the Prince's Feast tomorrow.

00:21:35His name will echo across the city?

00:21:37That means tomorrow at the banquet, that will be his defining moment.

00:21:49The italic script.

00:21:52Is this the piece he wrote?

00:21:54Even his italic writing seems to dance on paper.

00:21:57His skills are otherworldly.

00:21:59Crowned with confidence.

00:22:00I'm finding it hard to believe that he's ever been mute.

00:22:04Hello, sir.

00:22:06Frame this.

00:22:07Just like the one from last night.

00:22:09Use a gold frame.

00:22:10Place it in the study.

00:22:13This writing floats gracefully, yet cuts really deep, sir.

00:22:17Such mastery takes decades to achieve.

00:22:19Who could possibly create such artistry?

00:22:38Dad, Jude won't be able to learn in time.

00:22:41Even Mr. Clay gave up while trying to teach him this morning.

00:22:44That's true, Dad.

00:22:45Mr. Clay refused to instruct him.

00:22:47The servants reported to me that they saw the tutor left Jude's study by noon.

00:22:52Dad, how about we don't let him attend tomorrow?

00:22:55He's going to make fools out of us in front of everyone.

00:22:58This is settled.

00:22:59Enough with that topic.

00:23:01Because the child will have to be there.

00:23:07The wind is howling strangely.

00:23:08That's true.

00:23:09Let me close the door.

00:23:27That recluse again.

00:23:30He resumed his cultivation.

00:23:32I don't know why, but I've been getting this feeling.

00:23:36What is it?

00:23:38I can sense that.

00:23:40Our meeting with the powerful being is drawing near.

00:23:44Are you sure?

00:23:45So Jensen has finally won their approval.

00:23:48What about me?

00:23:50Where does that leave me?

00:23:59Soon.

00:24:00Almost there.

00:24:08Done at last.

00:24:13Trinity Crown.

00:24:15My breakthrough's done.

00:24:16I've transcended.

00:24:18Trinity Convergence achieved at H10.

00:24:19I've matched my past life's peak.

00:24:22I read the celestial signs.

00:24:23The hollow friar of legend has returned.

00:24:33By the grace of his holy light.

00:24:37What's taking him so long?

00:24:38Where is he?

00:24:39Grandpa.

00:24:40This feast is of the highest importance.

00:24:42Must we really be held up by that mute?

00:24:44Exactly.

00:24:45Nothing will change even if he won't go with us today.

00:24:47She's right, Dad.

00:24:48The other nobles will mock us if we parade a mute in front of everyone.

00:24:51Besides, he's been raised in the countryside.

00:24:54He lacks all cultured grace.

00:24:56Nobles always judge first by one's refinement and wit.

00:24:58He goes.

00:24:59And that's final.

00:25:00But, Grandpa.

00:25:01In just one day, this extraordinary talent has shattered my expectations.

00:25:06I was a fool to scorn the whispers of wisdom.

00:25:09Divine wisdom met my eyes today.

00:25:10You absolutely have to attend the Prince's Feast tomorrow.

00:25:15This time, perhaps Jude may astonish all the noble guests.

00:25:20The entire Sterling clan and even the Prince.

00:25:24Move it, sir.

00:25:25Hurry.

00:25:26Why do you walk so slowly?

00:25:29Hurry, Jude.

00:25:37All right.

00:25:39Everyone's here.

00:25:40Let's go to the Princess Manor.

00:25:47Sean.

00:25:48All literary elites will attend the Prince's birthday today.

00:25:51Ten years of effort has led you to this moment.

00:25:54It's been far too long.

00:25:55It has finally come.

00:25:56All noble houses will assemble.

00:25:58I expect you to completely stun every single one of them in the scholarly duel.

00:26:02Besides, Mr. Clay is your former mentor.

00:26:05I'm very sure that he will back you up during the duel.

00:26:07Your success in that duel will shine like a favorable light on Mr. Clay.

00:26:11In front of the royalty.

00:26:15Jude.

00:26:17Today's feast is merely a ceremony.

00:26:19What matters the most is the intellectual contest they will be holding.

00:26:22As I have predicted, your cousin Sean will try to stun everyone.

00:26:27Ten years of effort has led you to this moment.

00:26:29You see, when your father retires, your cousin Sean will be the head of the Sterling family.

00:26:34But you are still the Sterling heir's apparent.

00:26:37Your uncle fears your claim.

00:26:39Once Sean gets the position, he'll exile you for sure.

00:26:42Unless the Prince acknowledges you.

00:26:45However, that won't happen.

00:26:47I can't bear the thought of seeing you be exiled once more, Jude.

00:26:51For many years, I've prepared for this moment.

00:26:56Just heed me this once.

00:26:58Starting now, humble yourself.

00:27:01Trail Sean like a servant and remember your place.

00:27:04Today he'll be meeting literary giants.

00:27:07Perhaps you'll even have an audience with the Prince today.

00:27:10Stick close to him, you'll at least get recognized.

00:27:14What's with that smirk?

00:27:18I, Jude Sterling, will bow to no man.

00:27:21Must you always defy me?

00:27:25I, Jude Sterling, will bow to no man.

00:27:28You can speak now!

00:27:32You're not a mute!

00:27:33Indeed, I never was.

00:27:43What do you want from us?

00:27:47Oh well.

00:27:48You'll know soon enough.

00:28:04Mr. Reeves, thank you for coming.

00:28:07And this must be...

00:28:08He's the literary comet, Philip Reeves.

00:28:12Everyone speaks of you.

00:28:13A true prodigy in literature since your teens.

00:28:15This way, please.

00:28:17So what you're saying is, The Sterling's Heir, a mute kid,

00:28:21wields diverse script styles,

00:28:23and by ten has already mastered all the classical works

00:28:25and even outdone you?

00:28:27Huh, that's impossible!

00:28:29Ten years old?

00:28:30He couldn't have mastered that unless...

00:28:33He started studying while still in the womb.

00:28:36Or this hearsay.

00:28:38I'd dismiss it.

00:28:40Honestly, it's a shame that the child cannot speak.

00:28:44Huh?

00:28:45From the Dawnshire Reeves,

00:28:47their lord and rising star, Philip Reeves,

00:28:49here to offer their eternal blessings.

00:28:50Philip Reeves?

00:28:52That reclusive prodigy graces us.

00:28:54He may soon stand among Solorin's literary masters.

00:28:57Ah, my brilliant student at last.

00:29:00Master, I hope you are well.

00:29:06And respects to Mr. Clay and Mr. Turner.

00:29:09He is a true gentleman indeed,

00:29:11bearing of a classical scholar.

00:29:13Ha ha ha.

00:29:15The House of Sterling has arrived,

00:29:17coming to wish the prince enduring prosperity and honor.

00:29:20They're finally here.

00:29:22Come, let's go.

00:29:22Let's go greet the Sterling family together.

00:29:25I'll be the one to judge myself what sort of prodigy he truly is.

00:29:28What's so special about the Sterlings?

00:29:30Why would the great scholars greet them?

00:29:32Surely they're not going there to greet that Sean Sterling.

00:29:35He's a complete imbecile!

00:29:36I wonder who. They have no one else but Sean, and he's totally useless.

00:29:40Mr. Sterling, it's been too long.

00:29:42Finally. Yesterday was just a warm-up, yet his brilliance was clear even in that brief moment.

00:29:48Today on the Grand Stage, he will awe the Soloran with this divine presence.

00:29:53I told you, Jude, your name will carry like a mighty roar throughout a Soloran.

00:29:58So what if you're mute?

00:30:00Where's Anthony? What's taking so long?

00:30:02No idea.

00:30:03No matter. Let's go in.

00:30:05Huh?

00:30:09My reputation truly carries this much weight now.

00:30:12The three literary giants together with these powerful high lords, they're all here just for me.

00:30:17I raised a great son. Only the princess yet to arrive.

00:30:22Sir Jensen, I have this strange feeling.

00:30:27Me too, your highness.

00:30:29He's getting close.

00:30:31I can sense it.

00:30:33That powerful presence is nearing.

00:30:36It's getting closer by the second.

00:30:38Prince Southar, Mr. Jensen.

00:30:40Where is everyone?

00:30:41The Sterlings are here.

00:30:42Mr. Clay and the other masters went to welcome them.

00:30:45Even the others have followed.

00:30:46The Sterlings?

00:30:50In that case, we shouldn't miss this.

00:30:59Mr. Clay, Mr. Barrett, Mr. Turner, you honor me too much.

00:31:03You flatter me.

00:31:09Dad!

00:31:09What's going on?

00:31:10Dad, what was that?

00:31:13There he is.

00:31:20That's Jude Sterling.

00:31:21He has the dignity of a true gentleman.

00:31:26It's rare for a kid in these times.

00:31:29Is it Sterling?

00:31:30But wait, who is Jude?

00:31:31Who is he?

00:31:32They say they cast him out as a child.

00:31:34But that brat has never spoken a word.

00:31:37Sam.

00:31:38Is Sterling Butte here?

00:31:39Jude Sterling's here?

00:31:40They're all gathered here for Jude?

00:31:43We've been waiting for you.

00:31:45Hail to Prince Southor!

00:31:49The prince has arrived.

00:31:51Hail to Prince Southor!

00:31:52May your highness reign with greatness for millennia!

00:31:55Hail to Prince Southor!

00:31:57May your highness reign with greatness for millennia!

00:32:01Hail to Prince Southor!

00:32:07Hey Jude, on your knees!

00:32:09The prince demands respect.

00:32:11Kneel?

00:32:12The one who should kneel is him.

00:32:17Jude, what are you doing?

00:32:19Stop it!

00:32:20On your knees!

00:32:21This is bad.

00:32:23This is treason!

00:32:24Is he trying to get us all killed?

00:32:42Are you Prince Southor?

00:32:46Are you Prince Southor?

00:32:50Wasn't he mute?

00:32:50What?

00:32:51Why is he speaking?

00:32:52He's not a mute!

00:32:53The grandson!

00:32:54Wasn't he the mute one?

00:32:55How dare you!

00:32:56Get down on your knees for the prince!

00:32:59We're doomed!

00:33:00Your highness!

00:33:00We renounced him years ago!

00:33:02He's not our kin!

00:33:03We're not related!

00:33:07Step back!

00:33:09But, your highness!

00:33:10Step back!

00:33:11As you wish!

00:33:15He never holds back!

00:33:17Rise now!

00:33:18All of you!

00:33:19Thank you, you're my hilus!

00:33:20Mr. Jensen and I heard that Mr. Clay brought everyone out here to greet you personally once

00:33:26you arrive.

00:33:27So we thought we had to see what the commotion is all about.

00:33:30There is no need for formalities.

00:33:33Frankly speaking, the only reason I came here was for him.

00:33:37Oh?

00:33:37And what is so special about this young man?

00:33:40The boy commands the brush like an immortal master.

00:33:43Every technique, aged to perfection.

00:33:45He moves with the grace of masters.

00:33:48A ten year old boy, like an immortal Mr. Clay?

00:33:52Your arithmetic is failing you now!

00:33:55Not just that.

00:33:57He's also astonishingly learned.

00:33:59A walking library!

00:34:00A walking library!

00:34:03Mr. Clay, age must have dulled your mind!

00:34:06Are you seriously claiming that a child's babble counts as philosophy now?

00:34:10Maybe next time you'll claim that he invented writing!

00:34:14He's gone crazy!

00:34:18Mr. Clay, age must have dulled your mind!

00:34:22I saw it with my own eyes.

00:34:23I warn you not to judge him by his youth.

00:34:25Of all the scholars I've met, he alone possesses the greatest literary genius,

00:34:29like a demon!

00:34:36Mr. Clay, I know that you wish to impress the prince today,

00:34:39but this has gone from ambition to outright madness.

00:34:42Don't you think so, huh?

00:34:42Silence!

00:34:43Yes, master.

00:34:47Benjamin, Mr. Clay claims that your grandson is exceptional.

00:34:51Is this all true?

00:34:53No.

00:34:54Careful, your highness.

00:34:55It's clear that Brad is putting on an act.

00:34:57Mr. Clay must have been tricked by him.

00:34:59John, shut up!

00:35:00I'm ashamed to be your teacher!

00:35:02You're blind not to see his brilliance!

00:35:04Silence!

00:35:05If you had even a tenth of Jude's talent,

00:35:07you'd dominate the literary world!

00:35:10What?

00:35:11A tenth of his talent?

00:35:12Mr. Clay's gone mad!

00:35:13He lost his senses!

00:35:15How could he even compare that fat water brat to my son?

00:35:21All talk and no proof.

00:35:23Well then, let the literary duels decide.

00:35:25Since Mr. Clay speaks so highly of your abilities,

00:35:28why don't you fight for your family's honor, Jude Sterling?

00:35:33Represent the House of Sterling?

00:35:35What makes them worthy of my efforts?

00:35:37No way!

00:35:38Absolutely not!

00:35:40He'll humiliate all of us!

00:35:42I'm the genius of our house!

00:35:44The undisputed genius of our generation!

00:35:47I've prepared for this contest for many years!

00:35:50But what about him?

00:35:51A pathetic mute!

00:35:53Why should he take my place?

00:35:54Silence!

00:35:54I won't!

00:35:55Messer, I'm the one!

00:35:57I said be quiet!

00:35:59Sir!

00:36:02Mr. Clay has spoken.

00:36:04You're not even one-tenth of Jude's wisdom!

00:36:09Grandpa, but I...

00:36:11By sunset, you will understand.

00:36:15We'll follow the princess' commands.

00:36:17I, too, believe that Jude can redefine what genius truly means.

00:36:22He'll show everyone just bluffing!

00:36:24What redefine?

00:36:25Ridiculous!

00:36:26They'll just embarrass themselves!

00:36:28I haven't agreed to anything.

00:36:31Please, Jude.

00:36:32Will you just do as you're cold?

00:36:39Good!

00:36:40There is just one last thing I want to know.

00:36:43Everyone knows that you are a mute.

00:36:45So why is it that you can, all of a sudden, speak now?

00:36:50Tell me, how come you suddenly changed?

00:36:56If you mess this up, that'll be considered as treason!

00:37:04Hmph.

00:37:05It just...

00:37:06Happened suddenly.

00:37:09How peculiar.

00:37:11Must we stand here?

00:37:13My legs are aching.

00:37:15Huh?

00:37:16Did you hear that?

00:37:17Jude Sterling even lacks basic manners!

00:37:20Who would dare complain for loyalty?

00:37:21Take care of snow matters at all!

00:37:23That's because he was raised in the village!

00:37:24He's with a new throne to the mountains!

00:37:26This is embarrassing!

00:37:28All right, that's enough.

00:37:29Everyone, let's head to the hall.

00:37:37Everyone, let's head to the hall.

00:37:45Nobody else has recognized it yet,

00:37:48but I recognized your talent

00:37:49from the moment we met the other night.

00:37:52We owe you and your mother

00:37:53for what both of you endured.

00:37:55But now I need to rely on you.

00:37:58The Prince has kept our family

00:38:00at a distance for years.

00:38:02We need to regain his attention.

00:38:03But I'm not a Sterling.

00:38:05Why do you think I would help you?

00:38:06Your last name's Sterling!

00:38:08If it's about the name,

00:38:09then I'd be happy to change it now.

00:38:13Call me...

00:38:28I am begging you.

00:38:32In one condition.

00:38:33Just name it.

00:38:35Mom and I suffered out there

00:38:36for so many years.

00:38:38I made it through.

00:38:39But she?

00:38:40She endured endless suffering

00:38:42until it killed her.

00:38:43I didn't come back

00:38:44to join your Sterling family.

00:38:46I'm here

00:38:47to demand justice

00:38:49for my mother.

00:38:51So listen carefully.

00:38:52If I win this contest,

00:38:54you,

00:38:55Benjamin Sterling,

00:38:56and your whole household,

00:38:58and even down to your family dog,

00:39:00will go to her grave.

00:39:02And you all better show up.

00:39:04You'll bow

00:39:05and confess

00:39:06how blind

00:39:07and foolish you all were.

00:39:09What the hell are you saying?

00:39:11Dad!

00:39:11Are you telling me

00:39:12that you were convinced

00:39:13that he actually got talent?

00:39:15Shut up, both of you!

00:39:23Alright.

00:39:25If you win,

00:39:26I'll do what you want me to do.

00:39:28I'll march every last Sterling

00:39:29to your mom's grave.

00:39:31We will all show our respect

00:39:33and admit

00:39:35that we were fools

00:39:36to throw you out.

00:39:37Dad!

00:39:38Grandpa!

00:39:48I might not belong

00:39:49to this world,

00:39:51but

00:39:51from the moment I came here,

00:39:53I saw you as my mother.

00:39:55Seven years ago,

00:39:56they threw you out of the family

00:39:58just because they came out mute.

00:39:59Stop being lazy

00:40:00and get this mess cleaned up!

00:40:01I'm sorry, sir.

00:40:02I made extra 50 bucks today.

00:40:04You wanted the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, right?

00:40:06I'm still a thousand short,

00:40:07but Mama will get it for you soon.

00:40:09I'll crush the Sterling family

00:40:11and I'll make sure

00:40:12that by tomorrow,

00:40:13their whole Sterling clan

00:40:15will kneel before your grave

00:40:16and give respect.

00:40:17They will all bow to you

00:40:19and admit

00:40:21that they were wrong.

00:40:29I'm Jude Sterling.

00:40:31Mama's sick.

00:40:32She doesn't have much time left.

00:40:33I've never called you Dad before.

00:40:35Dad,

00:40:36could you come see her?

00:40:48I'm so sorry.

00:40:50I...

00:40:51I won't be here anymore

00:40:53to see you sore.

00:40:55You're just 10 years old.

00:40:57Just when you needed me most.

00:41:00I...

00:41:02I...

00:41:15Mom, forgive me.

00:41:16I'm not mute.

00:41:17I'm sorry.

00:41:18I just wish you could have heard my voice.

00:41:20They want me back.

00:41:22Therefore,

00:41:23I'm going.

00:41:24They threw you out

00:41:25just like a piece of trash.

00:41:27With no name and no rights,

00:41:29I'll promise that I'll make them pay.

00:41:32Every last Sterling

00:41:33will have to kneel

00:41:34in mourning clothes

00:41:35in front of your grave.

00:41:37I'll force them

00:41:37until they scream at themselves

00:41:39that they were fools.

00:41:40That they've wronged you.

00:41:43This is madness.

00:41:45Grandpa,

00:41:45why the hell is he taking my spot?

00:41:47This was our last shot

00:41:48to prove ourselves

00:41:49and you just handed it to him.

00:41:53Remember this day

00:41:54because of my presence.

00:41:56Today

00:41:56will become the most glorious day

00:41:58ever recorded

00:41:59in your family's history.

00:42:02So watch carefully

00:42:03and see for yourself

00:42:04how I,

00:42:05Jude Sterling,

00:42:06will elevate your status

00:42:08so far beyond anything

00:42:09you could ever imagine

00:42:10in your life.

00:42:11Jude,

00:42:12what are you saying?

00:42:13If your entire family

00:42:14failed to keep

00:42:15the promises you gave me,

00:42:17then keep your eyes wide open

00:42:18and watch

00:42:19how I,

00:42:20Jude Sterling,

00:42:20will personally bury

00:42:21every one of you

00:42:23in the deepest,

00:42:24darkest pits of damnation.

00:42:26How dare you!

00:42:26Shut up!

00:42:27Jude Sterling!

00:42:28You got a death wish?

00:42:29Jude!

00:42:31Heaven or hell,

00:42:33our destiny hangs

00:42:34in the balance.

00:42:34We'll see how

00:42:35a ten-year-old whelp

00:42:37can bring us glory

00:42:38in a day

00:42:39to elevate this family

00:42:40or crush us

00:42:41into the darkest

00:42:42depths of damnation.

00:42:44Grandpa!

00:42:45Let's go!

00:42:45Quickly!

00:42:47If destiny grants us

00:42:48a prodigy,

00:42:49I promise to kneel

00:42:50at her grave.

00:42:50Dad,

00:42:51have you really

00:42:51lost your mind?

00:42:52Dad!

00:42:53You're the Sterling Patriarch!

00:42:54Since when do you

00:42:55bow down to your son's

00:42:56wife's grave?

00:42:57Grandpa,

00:42:57this is total nonsense!

00:42:59A total nonsense?

00:43:00If he's the prodigy,

00:43:01I don't care

00:43:02if I'm the Patriarch!

00:43:06Did you feel that?

00:43:07When he moved

00:43:08towards us,

00:43:09it's not a man,

00:43:10but a force of nature,

00:43:12and I felt a crushing,

00:43:14suffocating terror.

00:43:15When the heavens

00:43:17rumbled and stirred

00:43:18last night,

00:43:18I knew that it came

00:43:19from the Sterlings,

00:43:21but I have never imagined.

00:43:23What do we do now?

00:43:24He's really here,

00:43:26but I am too scared

00:43:26to call him.

00:43:27Sky is here.

00:43:29But what if

00:43:29we are both mistaken?

00:43:31The kid is still

00:43:31too young

00:43:32to have that power.

00:43:33Attend your feast.

00:43:35I'll be calling

00:43:35the Masters.

00:43:36I'll rally them here.

00:43:37I'm out of my depth.

00:43:39Let the Masters

00:43:39judge him

00:43:40to see if he's

00:43:41the real immortal.

00:43:42And if he is?

00:43:43We'll bow to him,

00:43:45huh?

00:43:46Not everyone

00:43:47could have the chance

00:43:48of meeting him.

00:43:48If he weren't a kid,

00:43:50I'd call him dad.

00:43:51You should too

00:43:52if I were you.

00:43:52What?

00:44:12Don Shire breed scholars.

00:44:14Half of Soloran's

00:44:16greatest literary legends

00:44:17were born and raised

00:44:18under our very skies.

00:44:20And as your Prince Souththor,

00:44:21I cherish each

00:44:22and every house's

00:44:23cultural legacy.

00:44:25And today,

00:44:26the eight great families

00:44:27stand firmly rooted

00:44:28in long and profound

00:44:29traditions of learning

00:44:30and intellect.

00:44:31Every four years,

00:44:33we assemble

00:44:33in the solemn tradition

00:44:35for the Battle of Wits,

00:44:36a gathering meant

00:44:37to inspire the younger

00:44:38generations

00:44:39to achieve the highest

00:44:41standards of cultural

00:44:42excellence.

00:44:43Here today,

00:44:44in my 80th birthday banquet,

00:44:46love life and boundless fortune

00:44:49to you, Prince Souththor.

00:44:51May you prosper

00:44:51through the ages.

00:44:53Love you, Prince Souththor.

00:44:56What an honor

00:44:57to have my birthday celebration

00:44:59coincide with the

00:45:00Quadrennial Battle of Wits.

00:45:02And today,

00:45:03we're graced

00:45:03by three literary giants.

00:45:05First to be honored

00:45:06is Henry Clay

00:45:07of the Calligraphy Society,

00:45:09a master whose brushwork

00:45:11breathes vitality

00:45:12into paper,

00:45:13each stroke unfolding

00:45:14stories of the human soul.

00:45:16Portraying emotions

00:45:17and truths

00:45:18that span the ages.

00:45:20Next is Chester Barrett.

00:45:22At 20,

00:45:23he composed

00:45:23The Untrammeled,

00:45:24a work so profound

00:45:25and stirring

00:45:26that it is said

00:45:27to break hearts

00:45:28across the realms,

00:45:29leaving readers

00:45:30breathless

00:45:31with its brilliance.

00:45:32You see him?

00:45:32He's my mentor

00:45:33and Master Miles Turner.

00:45:35By the age of 29,

00:45:37he led Soloran's letters

00:45:38and offering counsel

00:45:39to emperors themselves,

00:45:41distilling the wisdom

00:45:42of millennia

00:45:43into insights

00:45:44that shaped the realm.

00:45:45This gathering's

00:45:46prestige is really unmatched.

00:45:47We have half a Soloran's

00:45:48intellectual elite.

00:45:49They're all here.

00:45:50To be recognized here

00:45:51would make one's reputation.

00:45:52Today,

00:45:53I will be hosting

00:45:54the Battle of Wit

00:45:55with the three masters

00:45:56as our judges.

00:45:58In the previous contests

00:45:59we held,

00:46:00we offered modest prizes

00:46:02just a billion or two.

00:46:03But today happens

00:46:04to be my birthday.

00:46:06Therefore,

00:46:07the rewards

00:46:07must match the occasion.

00:46:11whoever wins first place

00:46:13in this intellectual duel

00:46:14gets five billion

00:46:15in cash.

00:46:16Five billion?

00:46:18Five billion?

00:46:20Five billion?

00:46:21Five billion?

00:46:22This is unreal.

00:46:23You must win.

00:46:24The prize is five billion.

00:46:26That's more liquid wealth

00:46:27than the entire family

00:46:28ever has.

00:46:29But that bastard

00:46:30stole Soloran's place.

00:46:31Now he's flaunting his wealth.

00:46:33Truly a prodigy.

00:46:35He is a ten-year-old

00:46:36with the proper composure

00:46:37of an emperor.

00:46:39And that is not all.

00:46:40Should you emerge

00:46:41victorious today,

00:46:42I will personally

00:46:43petition the throne

00:46:44to crown your house

00:46:46with the title of

00:46:49Dawnshire's Paramount Bloodline.

00:46:52Paramount Bloodline?

00:46:54Paramount Bloodline

00:46:55by Imperial mandate?

00:46:56Total dominance

00:46:56over the Dawnshire's nobility.

00:46:58No Dawnshire house

00:46:59has ever claimed this title.

00:47:00I wonder who will get it

00:47:01this time.

00:47:01If you lose,

00:47:03I'll break your legs myself!

00:47:05Philip,

00:47:06you must win this duel.

00:47:07Dad,

00:47:08no one outmatches me.

00:47:11Except,

00:47:13maybe him.

00:47:17The Paramount Bloodline?

00:47:19Isn't this the very thing

00:47:20they were desperately craving?

00:47:21Yet this honor

00:47:22forces even the noble

00:47:24to drag themselves

00:47:24through hell for the name.

00:47:26With one calculated move,

00:47:28they'd rocket

00:47:29to divine status.

00:47:30Let's begin!

00:47:31Announce your numbers.

00:47:33Confirm if all are present.

00:47:34House Zeller,

00:47:35all present!

00:47:36House Reeves,

00:47:36all present!

00:47:37House Spencer,

00:47:38all present!

00:47:39House Zink,

00:47:40all present!

00:47:40House Stones,

00:47:41all present!

00:47:42House Sterling,

00:47:43all present!

00:47:44For the battle of wits,

00:47:45let the heir of every clan

00:47:47come forward.

00:47:48Keith Wilkins of House Wilkins,

00:47:49Philip Reeves of House Reeves,

00:47:51Owen Hayes of House Hayes,

00:47:52Ethan Spencer of House Spencer,

00:47:54Rowan Stone of House Stone,

00:47:55Morgan Zink of House Zink,

00:47:56Caleb Zeller of House Zeller.

00:48:04All right,

00:48:06let the battle begin,

00:48:07and may each contender

00:48:08step forward.

00:48:09This battle tests

00:48:10three essential skills.

00:48:12First,

00:48:12intellect.

00:48:13Second,

00:48:14erudition.

00:48:15And third,

00:48:17calligraphy.

00:48:19Grandpa,

00:48:20just wait and see.

00:48:21Choosing Jude over me

00:48:22will disgrace us.

00:48:24Clearly,

00:48:25you underestimate your brother,

00:48:26but he outshines you tenfold.

00:48:28But that's absurd!

00:48:29Dad,

00:48:30I'm not buying any of it!

00:48:32Dad,

00:48:32now is not the right time

00:48:33to make all the worst decisions!

00:48:35Be patient.

00:48:37Time will tell in the end.

00:48:38Round one,

00:48:39intellect.

00:48:40Test your reflexes.

00:48:41Master the couplet duel.

00:48:42Survive the verse chain.

00:48:44What?

00:48:44Couplets?

00:48:45We've never had that before.

00:48:46I memorized everything

00:48:47except the couplets.

00:48:48There's no way I'll survive this.

00:48:49Who even studies couplets anymore?

00:48:51Even I can barely get through them.

00:48:53I can only imagine

00:48:54how panicked the others

00:48:55might feel right now.

00:48:57But not him?

00:49:00Round two,

00:49:02erudition.

00:49:03It is to test your memory,

00:49:04as well as the depth

00:49:05of your knowledge.

00:49:06The masters will recite a classic,

00:49:08and the challenge is for you

00:49:10to name its source,

00:49:11its history,

00:49:12as well as the exact page

00:49:14where it is from.

00:49:15Huh?

00:49:15I honestly thought the noble exams

00:49:17would be nothing more

00:49:19than child's play,

00:49:20but these are harsh rules.

00:49:21How thrilling.

00:49:23Truly.

00:49:23Hold on.

00:49:24So you're saying

00:49:25you expect us to know its history

00:49:27and the exact page

00:49:28where they got it from?

00:49:30Huh?

00:49:31What test is this?

00:49:33This battle is absurd!

00:49:34This is madness!

00:49:35Naming the book is hard enough,

00:49:36even for most scholars.

00:49:38And now you're even demanding

00:49:39them to know the page numbers?

00:49:41Nobody can answer that!

00:49:42At least I'm spared.

00:49:44I won't survive in couplets.

00:49:46And this?

00:49:47I probably won't get one right.

00:49:49At least humiliation

00:49:50isn't mine today.

00:49:52Honored masters,

00:49:53doesn't this

00:49:54seem to be a bit too difficult?

00:50:00The battles in the previous years,

00:50:02they weren't so harsh.

00:50:03But for today,

00:50:05we've made it nearly impossible!

00:50:07Why would you do that?

00:50:10Because

00:50:11this year's contest

00:50:12includes none other

00:50:13than Jude Sterling!

00:50:15Huh?

00:50:16Huh?

00:50:16Because of him,

00:50:17these impossible standards

00:50:18are tailored for him?

00:50:20What makes him so special?

00:50:21Did he actually do this?

00:50:22So this

00:50:23is supposed to be my stage?

00:50:25Is his mastery

00:50:26truly so outstanding

00:50:27just like they say?

00:50:29Round three,

00:50:30calligraphy.

00:50:31This time,

00:50:31it's ten distinct styles.

00:50:33Master more styles,

00:50:34execute them well,

00:50:35and you win.

00:50:36What is wrong with you?

00:50:38You need three lifetimes

00:50:39to learn all of that!

00:50:40You need ten years

00:50:40to master just one style,

00:50:42but ten styles?

00:50:43They don't want anyone to win!

00:50:44Prince Souththor

00:50:45never really meant

00:50:46to pay that five billion

00:50:47to anybody!

00:50:48No one can pass this battle!

00:50:49Glad I'm not the one humiliated.

00:50:51At least Jude volunteered

00:50:52to fall for all of us.

00:50:55That makes no sense!

00:50:56How so?

00:50:57Explain yourself then.

00:50:58You want ten scripts at a time?

00:51:00It's impossible!

00:51:01No mortal has that kind of skill!

00:51:14You mean him?

00:51:16There's no way!

00:51:17They're all just lying to us!

00:51:18Enough with the chatter!

00:51:20Let the battle begin!

00:51:21Mr. Barret,

00:51:22do the honor!

00:51:23Very well!

00:51:24All right,

00:51:25here's your first challenge.

00:51:27Today,

00:51:28we honor the birthday

00:51:29of Prince Souththor,

00:51:31so my first couplet

00:51:32shall be for longevity.

00:51:34Oh no!

00:51:35Not just a couplet,

00:51:36but a birthday couplet!

00:51:38First line,

00:51:40Eagle brings blessings

00:51:41by Emerald Streams.

00:51:43Excellent!

00:51:44Well played,

00:51:45Master Barret.

00:51:46The outstanding

00:51:47young elites before us,

00:51:49are they not the same

00:51:50eagles Mr. Barret spoke of?

00:51:52Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

00:51:55The second line should mirror

00:51:56the imagery and tone,

00:51:58and also be about longevity.

00:52:00This is way too difficult.

00:52:01These couplets are tricky,

00:52:03since when do they have it?

00:52:04This is the starting level?

00:52:05Mr. Barret's merciless.

00:52:07He started at this difficulty.

00:52:09Eh.

00:52:10Why is everybody quiet?

00:52:12None of you knows?

00:52:13I know that it is difficult,

00:52:15but don't give up.

00:52:17Come on,

00:52:17give it a try.

00:52:18You should at least give it a try,

00:52:20even if you fail at it.

00:52:21That one is rather easy.

00:52:25Why the hesitation?

00:52:28He's so arrogant.

00:52:30Bold talk from someone

00:52:31who can't spell doom.

00:52:32Dude, Sterling, right?

00:52:33You didn't catch the full depth

00:52:34behind his couplet.

00:52:35Listen carefully.

00:52:37It's not just about

00:52:37birthday celebrations.

00:52:39It's all about us gift bearers.

00:52:41We're the eagles,

00:52:42and other than that,

00:52:43you also have to know that...

00:52:44Griffin grants fortune

00:52:45through ancient oaks.

00:52:47What?

00:52:48Griffin grants fortune?

00:52:49Exquisite.

00:52:50That's perfection.

00:52:51Mr. Barret called us eagles,

00:52:54but Jude Sterling

00:52:54made Prince Southor the Griffin.

00:52:57That is brilliant.

00:52:58That is the right answer.

00:53:00Indeed, you're correct.

00:53:02By emerald streams,

00:53:04two through ancient oaks,

00:53:06eagle brings blessings

00:53:07to Griffin grants fortune.

00:53:10Excellent.

00:53:11He's gifted.

00:53:12He's a genius.

00:53:14Perfect couplet.

00:53:16He actually did it?

00:53:17Brilliant couplet.

00:53:19Wait, but he's only 10 years old.

00:53:21He barely tried answering,

00:53:22yet he shames all of us in here.

00:53:24He actually answered it.

00:53:26Blind luck.

00:53:26He just got lucky.

00:53:27Jude Sterling,

00:53:28Mr. Clay didn't just acknowledge you.

00:53:30He showered you with praise.

00:53:32Such overflowing talent.

00:53:34We doubted that in the beginning.

00:53:36But now,

00:53:37I can finally see why.

00:53:39Then I'll give the first line.

00:53:40Do you think you can complete it, young man?

00:53:43Of course.

00:53:44Why wouldn't I?

00:53:47Our Prince Southor

00:53:48remains firmly in his prime as you see.

00:53:51His martial prowess is undiminished.

00:53:53It's only fair that he remains

00:53:55the focus of the challenge.

00:53:57Is that all right?

00:53:58Go ahead, Mr. Turner.

00:53:59Good.

00:54:00Jude Sterling,

00:54:01listen very carefully.

00:54:03Just wait a minute.

00:54:04Mr. Turner,

00:54:05since when is this his private test?

00:54:07Yeah.

00:54:07Why is he the only one getting a challenge?

00:54:09He was able to answer one.

00:54:10That proves nothing.

00:54:12Huh.

00:54:12But none of you will be able to answer it.

00:54:15Possible.

00:54:16So you're implying

00:54:16that we're not capable,

00:54:17but he somehow is?

00:54:19Exactly.

00:54:20Mr. Turner,

00:54:21do you really think

00:54:21the seven of us will lose to this child?

00:54:24That's right.

00:54:25Then listen closely.

00:54:26Hold it.

00:54:27And the first line is...

00:54:30Twice harvest moon's turn,

00:54:32as silver crescents cast

00:54:34gentle shimmering glow.

00:54:38This is even more difficult.

00:54:40It sounds simple,

00:54:41but it's deeper.

00:54:42It's a numerical couplet.

00:54:44You must match both the theme

00:54:45as well as the math.

00:54:47What's harvest moon?

00:54:48And why does it turn twice?

00:54:50How about that?

00:54:51You've stumbled to answer it, right?

00:54:53Mr. Turner,

00:54:54he may have gotten us this time,

00:54:55but that doesn't mean

00:54:56that he won this battle.

00:54:58Yeah, that's true.

00:54:59This one's trickier than the last.

00:55:01I don't like cutting in,

00:55:03but I've already given you

00:55:04ten full breaths to think.

00:55:06If you still can't figure out the answer,

00:55:08I will take my chance,

00:55:10for I already know what it is.

00:55:13You know the answer?

00:55:13Already?

00:55:16Then please go ahead.

00:55:18As silver crescents

00:55:19cast gentle shimmering glow,

00:55:22twice harvest moon's turn.

00:55:28My answer is,

00:55:30with Gilded Autumn's show,

00:55:32double the Sage's Prime.

00:55:35Very well.

00:55:36That's the one.

00:55:37Seriously?

00:55:38There's no way.

00:55:39That's two in a row.

00:55:40Another lucky guess.

00:55:42How's that possible?

00:55:43Oh well.

00:55:44Very good.

00:55:46That's a perfect match.

00:55:48Harvest moon's the Sage's Prime.

00:55:51Crescent's glow to Autumn's show.

00:55:52That's flawless.

00:55:53A perfect match.

00:56:01My turn.

00:56:02Listen, Jude.

00:56:03Ever since I left,

00:56:04I've been knowing on this problem,

00:56:06and it won't give me peace.

00:56:08This one kept me up.

00:56:10It is surely a genuine mind melter.

00:56:14Do you think you can answer it this time?

00:56:19Very well.

00:56:20Let me hear it.

00:56:32It's all about the digits here, kid.

00:56:35So better keep those numbers tight.

00:56:37Mr. Clay, let me hear it.

00:56:41First line.

00:56:43A hundred suns, a temple up.

00:56:45Thousands of tiles, hundreds of bricks.

00:56:50How about it?

00:56:52What do you think of this one?

00:56:54I'll give you five minutes to think about it.

00:56:57You have to...

00:56:58Four bridges passed.

00:56:59Three souls over.

00:57:00One boat, two oars.

00:57:02Seriously?

00:57:03That was fast.

00:57:03Did he even think about it?

00:57:04Lightning fast.

00:57:05Quicker then.

00:57:06A hiccup.

00:57:06He's a freak.

00:57:07A total freak.

00:57:08Wow.

00:57:09I'm still trying to make sense of the first line,

00:57:12and he's already finished answering?

00:57:14See it now?

00:57:15The sterling bloodline is legendary.

00:57:18You're even more brilliant than I ever imagined.

00:57:21Here goes.

00:57:22Three long, two short.

00:57:24One palm upholds the heavens.

00:57:26Jude, we're still dealing with numbers here,

00:57:28but the trick is you have to read the pattern.

00:57:30My answer is...

00:57:31Already?

00:57:32He's got it again!

00:57:35But the trick is you have to read the pattern.

00:57:38My answer is...

00:57:39Six days shape creation.

00:57:40Four horsemen, eight beatitudes.

00:57:42You...

00:57:42He's got it again.

00:57:44Now answer this one.

00:57:45Where water breeds worms, it thickens.

00:57:48Where water breeds fish, it feeds.

00:57:51Waters multiplied, creek, lake, and endless sea.

00:57:55Time to level up the questions now.

00:57:57You better prepare for linguistic acrobatics.

00:58:01Listen closely.

00:58:02Where root meets earth, it anchors.

00:58:04Where tip meets sky, it reaches.

00:58:05Woods compounded.

00:58:06Pine, oak, a towering forest.

00:58:08But what?

00:58:10Even a sage would struggle with that.

00:58:12You're a dictionary demon.

00:58:14That's witchcraft!

00:58:16All right.

00:58:16I'll be giving my last one.

00:58:18It's the ultimate one.

00:58:19If you could answer it, you will earn my respect.

00:58:22You mean that one?

00:58:24Mr. Barret, I know that one.

00:58:26But asking that would be too much.

00:58:29Nobody's ever solved that riddle for ages.

00:58:31Wait, is he actually referring to that line?

00:58:34The one that everyone swears is unsolvable without a line to match.

00:58:39Ah, this means that their pride's been pricked.

00:58:41Now they'll hit him with the impossible one to answer.

00:58:45It's true.

00:58:46Jude answered quickly.

00:58:47In the blink of an eye, he's embarrassing all those older scholars.

00:58:52Unless they give a hard one, I'm afraid they'll carry that shame forever.

00:58:56Father, what would be the question?

00:58:58I have no idea.

00:59:00But if they all call it unsolvable, then it's no child's riddle.

00:59:06I know that couplet.

00:59:08If you can crack it, I promise to call you my master.

00:59:12I'm not interested to become your master.

00:59:14The arrogance in this kid.

00:59:15How insolent.

00:59:16How dare you.

00:59:17Can we all begin now?

00:59:18Let's say I solve your unsolvable couplet today.

00:59:21Does that seal my victory in this battle of wit?

00:59:24You've already won this battle.

00:59:26Whether you can solve this line or not, the brilliance of your intellect has proven no equal in this world.

00:59:32I have no objections.

00:59:33You've definitely earned the title fair and square.

00:59:37Very well.

00:59:38You may choose not to answer this one, as this problem remains unsolved for ages.

00:59:45Since you put it that way, now I'm curious.

00:59:47What is this unsolvable riddle of yours?

00:59:52Listen well.

00:59:54Lotus leaf, lilac, lilac, lake, lichen.

00:59:56What does it mean?

00:59:58Lotus, lilac, and lichen?

01:00:00Aren't all those names names of plants?

01:00:03Not so hard, right?

01:00:05Hmm.

01:00:07Interesting.

01:00:07I'll need a moment.

01:00:09I got it.

01:00:10I know the answer.

01:00:11What?

01:00:12What?

01:00:12You?

01:00:15You?

01:00:16Keith!

01:00:17Be quiet!

01:00:18This challenge is beyond you!

01:00:19Dad, must you question me?

01:00:21This is child's play!

01:00:23Child's play?

01:00:24The answer is thorny, though in my eyes, hardly worth a second glance.

01:00:27You owned the stage long enough, yet you're being so quiet now.

01:00:30Finally, it's now my turn to shine and earn the crown.

01:00:33Alright, let's hear it then.

01:00:36Lotus leaf, lilac, lilac, lake, lichen.

01:00:38It captures a vision of life.

01:00:40They expand their reach from water to shore.

01:00:43So here's my answer.

01:00:44Green hills, granite glance, glowing springs.

01:00:50Mr. Wilkins, that doesn't pair.

01:00:52Just what the hell is that?

01:00:53Yeah.

01:00:54How is it not fitting?

01:00:55Mr. Reeves, don't you know versus?

01:00:57Shut it!

01:00:58Guards!

01:00:58Remove this simpleton out of here!

01:01:02Throw him out!

01:01:03Mr. Barrett!

01:01:04Green hills to lotus leaf.

01:01:05The hills on their side is springs.

01:01:06My logic stands!

01:01:07The artistry of that first line escapes you entirely, and yet you dare to answer it?

01:01:13Throw him out!

01:01:14What do all of you here know?

01:01:16My imagery fits, my rhythm true, and it captures the cliff's menace!

01:01:20Just stop it, Wilkins!

01:01:21Lotus leaf, lilac, lilac, lake, lichen.

01:01:24Think about these words carefully!

01:01:26They're all starting with letter L!

01:01:28Yeah, this is no mere imagery only.

01:01:32What we have here is alliteration!

01:01:34A flawless line, an impossible standard!

01:01:37All starts with L!

01:01:39Indeed, all L initials!

01:01:40Lotus starts with L!

01:01:42From lotus to lilac, and even lichen, they all start with the letter L!

01:01:47All crowned with L!

01:01:49You fool!

01:01:50You're blind to its design, and yet you strut like you won!

01:01:53You made things difficult!

01:01:54Lotus leaf, lilac, lilac, lake, lichen.

01:01:56All starts with L!

01:01:58The art is in the sound!

01:01:59Exactly!

01:02:00Oh god, how did I miss that?

01:02:03Guards, remove this jester from this hall now!

01:02:07I'm sorry, I'm begging you!

01:02:09I am ready to answer.

01:02:11Not again?

01:02:12Is he bluffing like him too?

01:02:14The first line was hard, but he solved it?

01:02:16Let go of me!

01:02:17I'll leave this place, but let me hear his answer first!

01:02:22My answer is...

01:02:23Rose root, reed brush, red rose hip.

01:02:27He got it!

01:02:28A true marvel!

01:02:29The unsolvable line, he solved it!

01:02:31A genius!

01:02:32A true genius!

01:02:33This can't be...

01:02:34This is sorcery!

01:02:35He actually cracked it!

01:02:36I yield utterly...

01:02:37I'd hardly call this line difficult.

01:02:39I only pause because I don't want to rush it, not because I don't know the answer.

01:02:43Then, what was on your mind?

01:02:45What's on my mind?

01:02:46To reduce your legendary chest to rubble.

01:02:48Until there's nothing left for you to boast about.

01:02:51To rubble?

01:02:52Explain yourself.

01:02:53I crafted five answers.

01:02:54What?

01:02:55Five?

01:02:56Five?

01:02:56This is not a timeless riddle.

01:02:57From now on, never use this for tests again.

01:03:00You thought of five answers?

01:03:02You're just wildly...

01:03:03How dare you!

01:03:04What five?

01:03:07Lotus leaf, lilac lilt, late lichen.

01:03:10The first answer that I gave you is roast root, reed rush, red rose hip.

01:03:15As for the second answer...

01:03:17Moss mound, maple mist, misty meadow.

01:03:20That fits!

01:03:21He's right!

01:03:24And for the third answer...

01:03:26Willowwood, whitewood, wild wheat.

01:03:29The fourth answer will be...

01:03:31Bay beach, broad banks, briny billows.

01:03:34There's no way!

01:03:35And lastly, the fifth...

01:03:38Brookbend, bayou branch, blue brine.

01:03:42That's unbelievable!

01:03:43Five answers!

01:03:45I can't believe it!

01:03:46What about it?

01:03:48Please take me!

01:03:49I want to learn from you!

01:03:51You wanna learn from me?

01:03:53I've never witnessed such a brilliant mind like yours!

01:03:55You outshine the ancient!

01:03:57That's crazy!

01:03:57My god!

01:03:58Even Mr. Barret's bowing to him!

01:04:01You really wanna learn from me?

01:04:05Right now, you still...

01:04:07Don't qualify.

01:04:09Huh?

01:04:09What did you say?

01:04:10That's way too cocky!

01:04:11How dare you!

01:04:12Mr. Barret even bowed to him!

01:04:13And he turned him down!

01:04:14Who does it think he is?

01:04:15Mr. Barret doesn't qualify?

01:04:17How dare you!

01:04:18Who taught you that?

01:04:19Mr. Barret kneeling to him?

01:04:21This world has gone completely mad!

01:04:22He actually refused him!

01:04:24Even if he said no, he didn't have to say he doesn't qualify!

01:04:27Jude!

01:04:28Quit running your mouth!

01:04:30Unless Mr. Jensen and I are blind, we're looking at a true legend!

01:04:34If that's the case, then he really doesn't measure up!

01:04:37Maybe even I fall short of the standard as well!

01:04:41Can we finally move on to the next trial?

01:04:43Mr. Chester, stand up!

01:04:45You simply don't have the qualities that he requires!

01:04:50What?!

01:04:50Mr. Stand up!

01:04:51The Lunamount delegation will explain everything!

01:04:55Lunamount?!

01:04:55Mr. So you mean, the Solorane's protectors, the Lunamounts?!

01:04:58According to legends, even the Emperor must train with them!

01:05:02They work side-by-side with each other!

01:05:04They're really dispatching the envoys?!

01:05:08I didn't know that the Prince has this connection that even the Lunamounts attend his birthday!

01:05:14No way!

01:05:15This can't be real!

01:05:17Grandpa, what exactly is the Lunamount?

01:05:19They're what they call the real deities!

01:05:22They wield so much power that even the royalty are forced to kneel!

01:05:27They are mystics?!

01:05:29They actually exist?!

01:05:30They are in this world?!

01:05:32Goodness me!

01:05:33Open your eyes!

01:05:34There's more than just your little pond, you know?!

01:05:36If Lunamount ever considered taking me in, who cares about inheritance?

01:05:41Arch-Sage would mean nothing!

01:05:42All mortal achievements are dust before them!

01:05:45Every name fades to nothing in their shadow!

01:05:48Sean, the Lunamount rarely appears.

01:05:51This is it!

01:05:52This is your golden chance!

01:05:54Dad!

01:05:54Break your connections to reach them!

01:05:56Their simple approval could make you filthy rich, even if you become their floor scrubber!

01:06:01A servant?

01:06:01Any servant of theirs gets to have equal treatment from the rich and even from the nobility!

01:06:08What?!

01:06:11What?

01:06:12Lunamount?

01:06:13From how they are acting, they must be a mystic sect in this world!

01:06:18How intriguing!

01:06:30Hello Hank!

01:06:31If he came all the way here just for nothing, I'll skin you alive!

01:06:35I wouldn't dare lie to the Lunamounts!

01:06:37Prince Southor and I, we both felt it!

01:06:39That suffocating pressure!

01:06:41Radiating from him!

01:06:42The night before, we saw him practicing, devouring every spiritual energy in the city!

01:06:47Ha ha ha!

01:06:49The entire city!

01:06:50Are you out of your mind?

01:06:51That kind of power requires at least trinity convergence!

01:06:54How could such a person exist?

01:06:56That's why I asked you to come here!

01:06:59To verify it!

01:07:04Our master is coming with after hearing this!

01:07:07Start preparing!

01:07:08He'll arrive shortly!

01:07:09Yes!

01:07:14Fascinating!

01:07:15Draining the entire city's energy!

01:07:17Even if it's fake, he's still a rogue mystic, isn't he?

01:07:21Do you agree with me, Hank?

01:07:23Master, Andy is a boastful man!

01:07:25Well, but if he really is a mystic like he says, and only ten years old,

01:07:31Perhaps I will mentor him myself, and grant him this chance!

01:07:36What?

01:07:37Master?

01:07:37You'd actually taken a disciple?

01:07:39You're on the verge of trinity convergence already!

01:07:42Trinity convergence?

01:07:45The world believes that I'm close to achieving it!

01:07:48Yet it is a realm beyond the ordinary mortals!

01:07:53Only myths talk about it!

01:07:55But other than those myths, nobody else mentions it!

01:07:59Pentaforce Dominion?

01:08:01A realm of extraordinary ability!

01:08:03But for me, I won't!

01:08:05I'll never touch it!

01:08:07Judas solved a couplet unsolved for ages!

01:08:11I'd say, there is no need to continue to the second trial!

01:08:17Indeed you're right!

01:08:18Though the first test measured intellect, he's shown us extraordinary talents that makes him

01:08:25deserving of being the first place even in the second trial as well!

01:08:30Then further trials are simply pointless!

01:08:33I totally agree with you!

01:08:36Bring the ink and brush!

01:08:43How shall we conduct this, honorable judges?

01:08:46Please decide!

01:08:48If Mr. Clay insists that he knows all the ten artistic styles of calligraphy, let's see!

01:08:54Let him prove to us that he can actually write!

01:08:57Very well!

01:08:58Then let him demonstrate these ten styles!

01:09:00Hmph!

01:09:01Ten?

01:09:01Really?

01:09:02Really?

01:09:02That's impossible!

01:09:03Nobody does that!

01:09:05Yeah!

01:09:06Chester!

01:09:07You're suggesting...

01:09:09Write the immortal creed!

01:09:11For heaven establish virtue!

01:09:13For mortals secure purposes!

01:09:15For ancestors revive wisdom!

01:09:17For eternity forges peace!

01:09:19You have to write the immortal creed ten times!

01:09:23And each of the times should be written in a different style!

01:09:26This is clearly torture!

01:09:28This feels targeted at Jude!

01:09:29Then why are they involving us?

01:09:31You're making fun of us!

01:09:32I only know one style!

01:09:34I know the gothic one!

01:09:35Ten styles is humanly impossible!

01:09:36Silence!

01:09:38Jude, do you accept?

01:09:42Jude, do you accept?

01:09:44Why wouldn't I?

01:09:45What?

01:09:45Did he really master ten?

01:09:47Well, I can't do it!

01:09:48I'm out!

01:09:49However, I refuse to believe he can do it!

01:09:52Nor do I!

01:09:53I also yield!

01:09:54So, all of you behind him!

01:09:56Master, I yield already!

01:09:58I don't know ten!

01:09:59Let alone write them!

01:10:01Same!

01:10:01Count me out!

01:10:02The trial is meaningless anyway!

01:10:04It's tailored solely for him!

01:10:06This was never a scholarly contest!

01:10:08The tests they gave us were beyond any of us!

01:10:10We're just foil for him!

01:10:12Exactly!

01:10:12This trial is completely meaningless!

01:10:15And now, you want us to write the sacred texts in ten different styles?

01:10:19No human being could possibly know those ten styles and how to write all of them!

01:10:26Unless...

01:10:28Such exquisite brushstroke!

01:10:33His grip!

01:10:34The ink flow!

01:10:35Impossibly steady!

01:10:36He moves the brush like he has mastered it for decades!

01:10:40That is just impeccable!

01:10:42Told you so!

01:10:43You didn't believe!

01:10:44He's disgustingly skilled!

01:10:46Now, are you convinced yet?

01:10:48He writes like he is the master of the brush!

01:10:53Careful!

01:11:02The cursive script!

01:11:03He's using the hardest tile!

01:11:05He even does the cursive!

01:11:07So messy!

01:11:08I can't read it like this!

01:11:09Philistine, this isn't messy!

01:11:11Can't you feel the flow of his writing?

01:11:12Indeed!

01:11:13Can you see how each character's pulse?

01:11:15As if the ink has a soul!

01:11:17Good!

01:11:18Such an excellent mastery!

01:11:26Be careful holding it!

01:11:28The ink's still wet!

01:11:31The italic script?

01:11:34The italic script!

01:11:36I told you!

01:11:36He knew that script!

01:11:38None of you believe me!

01:11:39This is the italic script!

01:11:41Each character breathes!

01:11:48The italic script!

01:11:49Anshal script!

01:11:49Is he for real?

01:11:50Indeed!

01:11:51How does he know all of this?

01:11:54Prodigy!

01:11:56Absolute prodigy!

01:11:58Your mom once told me that even if they called you mute,

01:12:01she always saw the genius in you at an early age.

01:12:05I...

01:12:05I believe that too, but I lack the courage to speak up.

01:12:15How would you tell me the truth?

01:12:17Clereal script?

01:12:18Is this clerical script?

01:12:19Which is authentic clerical script?

01:12:21It's authentic clerical script!

01:12:22He actually knows it!

01:12:24So what if he knows it?

01:12:26Talent is nothing without backing!

01:12:28The loot amounts are coming!

01:12:29If I can win the Lunamount's favor, then I can still crush you into dirt, Jude.

01:12:34A mute's a mute. You'll forever be a broken child to me.

01:12:38Even with all your words, you still look utterly helpless to me.

01:12:46Master! Disciple Hank!

01:12:49What script is this? Have you seen this?

01:12:51What's this?

01:12:52It's artistic, but what it is, I don't know.

01:12:54Did he invent that?

01:12:55Wait, it's...

01:12:57Carolingian miniscule.

01:12:58What's that?

01:13:02This is Carolingian miniscule.

01:13:04In Charlemagne's era.

01:13:06Thin yet full-bodied. He didn't just study it.

01:13:08He actually mastered it.

01:13:10You really are full of surprises.

01:13:25Enough with the writing.

01:13:29After Unchal's script and Carolingian miniscule, I knew it. No one in this world can be a rival to you.

01:13:42There is no need to prove yourself to these plebeians.

01:13:47You're the champion!

01:13:50It's over just like that, champion?

01:13:53What?

01:13:54I have no arguments.

01:13:56You've earned this title!

01:13:58The champion is Jude Sterling.

01:14:02Of House Sterling.

01:14:07Wow, he actually won it.

01:14:09Our champion!

01:14:11Our family hasn't produced such genius in many decades.

01:14:16It's a title well earned!

01:14:18It's a title well earned!

01:14:18I never bow.

01:14:19Yet today, I yield to you completely.

01:14:22Congratulations!

01:14:23Congratulations!

01:14:24I fully yield to you, Jude.

01:14:26House Sterling.

01:14:32Tell me, does this level of glory suffice for you?

01:14:37Is this high enough?

01:14:38Or must I raise you even higher, pushing you behind every mortal limit?

01:14:43Something's off.

01:14:45What's happening to them?

01:14:51Ah, this way, please.

01:14:53Andy, this had better not be false intel.

01:14:56Of course.

01:14:57I'd never lie.

01:14:58At worst, he's a young genius.

01:15:00Geniuses are a dime a dozen.

01:15:02To us unworldly mystics, they are insects beneath our feet.

01:15:06Of course.

01:15:07Benjamin Sterling, answer me now.

01:15:10Was your house of Sterling elevated high enough today?

01:15:13Is this enough for you?

01:15:16He called his grandfather's name?

01:15:18This isn't right.

01:15:20What happened?

01:15:21Jude, stop!

01:15:22Shut up!

01:15:24Jude Sterling, don't get cocky just because you won.

01:15:27The award, it belonged to Arshan.

01:15:30I am asking you, was it enough?

01:15:33If you're satisfied, I've fulfilled my promise to you.

01:15:36Now it's your family's turn.

01:15:38Time to honor your deal.

01:15:44Kneel at my mother's grave in mourning robes.

01:15:47Admit you were wrong.

01:15:49Jude Sterling, I don't recall making such promises to anyone.

01:15:58Though I agreed with your condition, your mom was still just a woman, unworthy of my dignity.

01:16:04I am the patriarch, the face of the family, and my forehead has never touched dirt.

01:16:09So you intend to deny the oath you made?

01:16:12Jude, be reasonable.

01:16:15We belong to a noble family.

01:16:17Face matters more than promises.

01:16:19Remember that.

01:16:20So just accept the reward, and all our wealth will be transferred to you.

01:16:26Dad!

01:16:26If you won't give in, then forget it.

01:16:33Do you think I care about wealth?

01:16:35You must be kidding me.

01:16:37I don't care about your treasures.

01:16:39Those are nothing but dust to me.

01:16:41I've surpassed your petty realm entirely.

01:16:44Ha ha ha ha ha!

01:16:45What a very noble speech!

01:16:47I'm really touched!

01:17:01I, Southor, pay my respects to the Master of Lunamount and Head Disciple!

01:17:11I, Southor, pay respects to the Master of Lunamount and Head Disciple!

01:17:20What? Master of Lunamount!

01:17:22Lunamount Envoys, did it just show up here?

01:17:24The Master even came in person! That's their Master!

01:17:30The Master's here! Why aren't you kneeling? Do you all have a death wish?

01:17:34Even the Prince is kneeling to them! Get down, now!

01:17:38All hail Master of Lunamount!

01:17:43Just a normal, young boy.

01:17:45Is this guy what they call a mystic?

01:17:47Hmph, barely a Divine Nexus tier.

01:17:49I don't feel any power coming from this boy. Either he's way stronger than me, I can't

01:17:56see through him, or he's just a nobody.

01:17:59You! On your knees now!

01:18:05You! On your knees now!

01:18:08Who do you think you are?

01:18:10Huh? He's got a death wish!

01:18:11What a waste! Top of the world and dead the next!

01:18:14Kneel now!

01:18:15How dare you disrespect Lunamount!

01:18:17He's gonna get us killed this time!

01:18:19Do you even hear yourself, young man?

01:18:22I said, who do you think you are?

01:18:27I'm the Head Disciple of Lunamount! My name is Hank Caltavian!

01:18:31Lunamount? Are they important?

01:18:34Huh? He's got a death wish!

01:18:37Lunamount is Soloray's protector! Every top cultivator in the Empire gathers there! We have 300 disciples!

01:18:43On your knees! Plead for the sake of your 300 disciples! Were it not for my mercy, you won't be

01:18:49here breathing!

01:18:51Do you even know what you're talking about?

01:18:54You just threatened to exterminate them!

01:18:56Is he out of his mind?

01:19:00Is he really a mystic? If he is, how strong must he be to talk like that? If not, is

01:19:07he just some reckless kid running his mouth? He doesn't even understand the weight of the words he's using!

01:19:13And now what? Am I about to get dragged into this mess too?

01:19:18Shoot! Get on your knees and beg for forgiveness! Kneel down!

01:19:32He's an outcast from our family! Whatever he said has nothing to do with us! Nothing at all!

01:19:37Please have mercy! Please punish him, not us! He's not a sterling!

01:19:40He doesn't speak for us! We already cast him out a long time ago! Please don't drag us into this!

01:19:45I'm begging you!

01:19:46Am I still a sterling?

01:19:50Am I still a sterling?

01:19:52No!

01:19:52You never were!

01:19:54You're just a cast off!

01:19:55So am I abandoned!

01:19:57Ugh! Master! He's not a sterling!

01:20:00Yeah!

01:20:00We already disowned him! We exiled him! It's true! Seven years ago! Master from Lunamount! He's the only crazy one

01:20:07in here! We have nothing to do with this! We're innocent! Kill only the guilty!

01:20:12Didn't I just make myself clear? I'm not a sterling! I am an Auron! Yet you insist that I'm a

01:20:18sterling! That your blood's in my veins! That it is my duty to secure victory for you and elevate you

01:20:24to glory!

01:20:25Stop telling lies! When did I say that to you? You're never a sterling! You don't have our noble blood!

01:20:31That name was never yours! Yeah! Even you call yourself an Auron! You're never a sterling! Shoot!

01:20:39Dad! What are you talking about? Dad! What are you talking about? Shut up!

01:20:48Love... I just felt the baby move...

01:20:59I'm done with this! All your lives, you've drowned in vanity and greed! Too ashamed to even acknowledge your own

01:21:05blood!

01:21:06Seven years ago! When Jude was only three years old! All of you! You threw him out of the house!

01:21:12You said...

01:21:13We only breed prodigies! That my mute child would shame us all!

01:21:18You're lying! Stop with the lies!

01:21:20He's only three years old! And you simply threw him out! You even exiled him with my wife!

01:21:26When I refused! You called me disloyal! But I said no! Then you called me...

01:21:31The ungrateful son! Clueless about the big picture! Well screw that!

01:21:35You don't know what I've been through! None of you!

01:21:39My poor wife... She raised him alone! I wasn't even there! And when she died... I wasn't there for them

01:21:46either!

01:21:47I've been living with guilt and it eats me up every day! You only wanted to bring Jude home...

01:21:52Because the prince expects the perfect family! But I know... That you're only using him! You're only using him!

01:22:02But me... I'll take it! You know why... I get to see my son again...

01:22:12Now I can proudly say... That he is my son again! All you wanted... Was to parade his kilns around...

01:22:20To drill into him!

01:22:22You're a sterling! Make us proud! And then what did you do?

01:22:25Luna Mount shows up! Jude won't bow to them! And suddenly he's no longer one of us!

01:22:31So what you said? Is he family or not? He's got no peace!

01:22:42First you cast him out... Then sweet-talked him... Into coming back home... Only to cut him loose again? That's

01:22:50just cruel and cold... I feel sorry for you, kid...

01:22:55After everything that's happened... A ten-year-old still managed to outshine the legends? Live or die today, kid... You're

01:23:02already my hero, Jude Sterling!

01:23:03He's wrong! He's not one of us! Not since I kicked him out! He's not one of us in seven

01:23:10years ago!

01:23:11Fine! Deny him! But today... I'm finally stepping up! I'm Jude's father! My name... Is Anthony Sterling!

01:23:27I understand it now! I get it!

01:23:30Hey, kid! I feel sorry for you! Their noble house is trash! But to disrespect us? And mouthing off about

01:23:38us? Sympathy won't stop your death! Ten years old or not? Today... You're going to meet your end! Andy!

01:23:48Yes, brother! Go! Make it quick for the boy! Yes!

01:23:54Sorry, kid! You're just ten years old... And really talented! However... Don't blame me for what comes next!

01:24:00After today... You'll be Dawnshire's greatest prodigy! With your name resounding throughout the entire empire!

01:24:06Just name your price! You...

01:24:09Move it!

01:24:12Jude...

01:24:13Move behind me! Don't play the hero!

01:24:17You did pretty good! I'll spare you! I'll only be using this finger!

01:24:22Now allow me to show you... How it ends you!

01:24:26You brat!

01:24:35Shadow thorn strike!

01:24:40With just one finger!

01:24:42This could be real!

01:24:43How is this possible?

01:24:44This could be real!

01:24:45He's a mystic!

01:24:46By the grace of his holy light, I didn't kill him!

01:24:50Don't you worry! I simply guided him... Towards paradise!

01:25:01He has the petal trail!

01:25:03This is the legendary... Petal trail!

01:25:10Trinity Convergence!

01:25:13He's... He's some mystic!

01:25:17Trinity Convergence!

01:25:24By the grace of his holy light...

01:25:30Pentaforce! Dominion!

01:25:33Save me! Save me, Master! Help me!

01:25:36What is that?

01:25:37What is that?

01:25:37Pentaforce! Dominion! They actually... They actually exist!

01:25:40What is that?

01:25:41I'm facing a true Master!

01:25:43Save you?

01:25:44How can he save you?

01:25:45He can't even save himself!

01:25:48Mercy Master! Please spare us!

01:25:51To witness an immortal Mastering Pentaforce Dominion in my lifetime!

01:25:57I can die happy!

01:25:59I have no regrets!

01:26:04Please! Please! Please!

01:26:07Take me with you!

01:26:08I'll devote my life to you!

01:26:10Please accept me!

01:26:11Trinity Convergence!

01:26:12That's the very pinnacle that I'm dreaming of!

01:26:16If I could even get a glimpse of that realm...

01:26:19I promise...

01:26:20That I will serve...

01:26:21Only you...

01:26:22Forever!

01:26:24I...

01:26:24Just the Baron!

01:26:25Take me as your disciple!

01:26:27You...

01:26:27Wanna learn from me?

01:26:29You?

01:26:29No way!

01:26:34I'm not worthy enough!

01:26:36I'm your uncle, Jude!

01:26:38I'm your aunt!

01:26:39I'm your grandfather!

01:26:40I was wrong!

01:26:41Come home with us!

01:26:43What are you waiting for?

01:26:45Father, let's go!

01:26:48What did you say?

01:26:50Father, let's go!

01:26:52Father, let's go!

01:26:54Please, let's go!

01:27:11AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

01:27:15Jude!

01:27:20I failed you!

01:27:23I hope you can still forgive me!

01:27:29Jude, it's me, your cousin!

01:27:32How about I work for you?

01:27:33We share the same blood, you know?

01:27:36Like it or not, you're still a sterling!

01:27:40Cousin, wait for me! I'll go with you!

01:27:56Where is it? Where's my mom's grave?

01:28:06Shut it! She was just your aunt! I'm your real mother!

01:28:11She raised me since childhood, as if I was her own!

01:28:14Besides, in my heart, she's always been my mom!

01:28:17If only I could do something, I would let Grandpa kick her out!

01:28:20You dragged me into this!

01:28:21Stop speaking nonsense! Your father orchestrated it because of the inheritance!

01:28:25I was only fooled by him!

01:28:26Stop lying, Dad!

01:28:27Lori was the daughter-in-law I always wanted!

01:28:30When she passed, I failed to mourn for her!

01:28:32Stop blaming everything on me, Dad!

01:28:33That shame will haunt me!

01:28:34I knew for your mother!

01:28:35Where in the world can we find her tomb?

01:28:37Will we ever find it?

01:28:39Our dear patriarch, Jude, won't even tell us where it is!

01:28:42We even came here to bow!

01:28:44But he says we're all unworthy!

01:28:46Unworthy or not, we must still bow in front of her grave!

01:28:50Three days with no leads!

01:28:52We must find her grave!

01:28:54I wrote 10,000 words of apology!

01:28:56I just want to say in front of her grave!

01:28:58That we were wrong!

01:29:00That we were truly blind!

01:29:12What if we never find it?

01:29:14What if we failed to apologize?

01:29:16Jude will never ever forgive me then!

01:29:18You've all ruined my life!

01:29:20Can't even find a simple grave!

01:29:22What are you for?

01:29:23My future is rotting because of you!

01:29:27Mom!

01:29:28Where can we find you?

01:29:30We were blind!

01:29:31We were arrogant fools!

01:29:33Don't warn you, Lori!

01:29:34We were blind!

01:29:35We were arrogant fools!

01:29:36We were arrogant fools!

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