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They Thought I Was Dumb — I'm Not Even Human

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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 heir 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 dumped, right?

00:00:25The Sterlings only produce his geniuses, but you? You had a mute for a son.

00:00:30He's turning us into a complete lovingstock in Solaraid.

00:00:32When my mom died last year, you didn't even flinch.

00:00:36And so because of that, I'm done with this family, and done with my dad.

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

00:00:45Do you actually think I'm nothing more than a dumb kid?

00:00:48South Thor's birthday is the day after tomorrow.

00:00:50The Sterling family will be at his banquet, and I'm still the family's heir apparent on paper.

00:00:55If I don't show up, South Thor would take it as a sign of disrespect.

00:00:59That's the only real reason behind all 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.

00:01:15What's with all the 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.

00:01:38Your grandpa's right there, and everyone's been expecting you.

00:01:40Look, everyone in this world only sees me as the pathetic, mute outcast of the Sterlings.

00:01:44If only they knew I'm not one of them.

00:01:47My soul's from another realm.

00:01:49I was Friar Auron.

00:01:51The rivers ran red where I walked.

00:01:52That's why they called me...

00:01:54Hollow Friar.

00:01:58Hollow Friar.

00:01:59A thousand javelins have perished by your hand.

00:02:02You won't get an easy death.

00:02:04The underworld's waiting for you!

00:02:07I walk the path of mercy, a journey that leans towards the gate of enlightenment.

00:02:11Yet you fixate only on my 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 his holy light, the javelins were parasites leeching off the villagers down the mountain.

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

00:02:41You'll never comprehend this truth.

00:02:44By the grace of his holy light, mortals can never see.

00:02:49This is the path of solitude.

00:02:51If no divine hand guides me...

00:02:54Then I shall guide myself.

00:03:07From this day forward, as long as I cultivate in silence for eight years,

00:03:12I'll reclaim my power from my past life.

00:03:14Jude, he's your grandfather.

00:03:17Say hi to Grandpa.

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

00:03:22Our Jude is the sterling heir.

00:03:25But 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.

00:03:40But this is beneath me.

00:03:42Yet here I stand.

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

00:03:47You will grovel before her tomb.

00:03:48Mark my words!

00:04:05Hey!

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

00:04:08Huh?

00:04:09Grandpa's been sitting here.

00:04:10You've been keeping him waiting.

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

00:04:16I wonder what god you all worked up.

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

00:04:21Save your breath, Grandpa.

00:04:22You 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.

00:04:35Don'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.

00:04:47How can you be so dense?

00:04:49It's obvious that you're not thinking.

00:04:51But I...

00:04:52That's okay.

00:04:53Please hold your temper.

00:04:59You know, Jude, in all honesty, we've wronged your mother and you all these years.

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

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

00:05:19It's not your fault that you were born mute.

00:05:22You 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!

00:05:33Jude, kneel and show your gratitude.

00:05:37Wait, 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, and yet 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!

00:06:05How dare you speak like that?

00:06:08A dog!

00:06:09At 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 bound by blood,

00:06:20so you don't have to wander out there like a stray.

00:06:22I 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.

00:06:40What?

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

00:06:48What did he just say to me?

00:06:51What 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.

00:07:06It's late.

00:07:07Time passed by so quickly.

00:07:09Lydia?

00:07:10Take him to his room.

00:07:12Right away, sir.

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

00:07:17Not even a bow?

00:07:18Did 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 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.

00:07:38Hold it.

00:07:39At the princess' upcoming banquet, every noble will be watching.

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

00:07:48Also, if I'm not mistaken, the banquet will include a literary duel among the noble heirs.

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

00:07:58Does 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 that you were raised without any sense of culture or education.

00:08:10That is why a tutor will begin instructing you in calligraphy and classic studies starting tomorrow morning.

00:08:18If fortune favors you, the banquet guests will go easy on you.

00:08:22I wonder if the art of carving spells into the flesh of your enemies might somehow be counted as calligraphy.

00:08:28Did you hear what I said?

00:08:30Tomorrow your lessons will begin.

00:08:31I 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.

00:08:43He 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.

00:09:21Ugh.

00:09:22Pearl.

00:09:23Keen as a falcon's eye.

00:09:24Fierce as a rearing stallion.

00:09:26What a masterpiece.

00:09:27Cast into the mud.

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

00:09:31His brush source.

00:09:32Hitting the paper like a war horse.

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.

00:09:58Why 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.

00:10:09What an arrogant kid.

00:10:12Go home and rest.

00:10:13As you wish.

00:10:20This writing feels so familiar.

00:10:23Where have I seen this before?

00:10:27Benjamin!

00:10:28Wake up!

00:10:29Look at this!

00:10:29This one is the princess' treasured fragment.

00:10:32Charlemagne surviving work!

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

00:10:35Observe it carefully, or our relatives will take it.

00:10:38Mother, what is this?

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

00:10:41That's Carolingian minuscule.

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

00:10:46It means clear and graceful, and it's...

00:10:49How dare you take this!

00:10:50The princess' 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?

00:11:11Karolingian minuscule!

00:11:13But that kid is only ten years old!

00:11:16Could 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.

00:11:46Behold!

00:11:47Our 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.

00:11:59Did that amuse you?

00:12:02It's nothing but a fake parchment.

00:12:05What 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.

00:12:13But I'll have to admit, this inkstand is genuine.

00:12:17Two 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.

00:12:32It would be unwise to waste your grandpa's generosity.

00:12:36Also, as for the tutor that they hired for you, he is one of the great minds.

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

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

00:12:54The sterling household is full of illiterate masters and bowing, groveling servants.

00:13:00They 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 slayed them alive with my words.

00:13:18Mrs. Wilkins.

00:13:20Is 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.

00:13:26Please stand up for me, Mrs. Wilkins.

00:13:28That mute brat attacked me.

00:13:30What?

00:13:31How dare he?

00:13:32Don't worry.

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

00:13:34Thank 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.

00:13:48Mr. Clay?

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

00:13:53Yes.

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.

00:14:06Eight long years of total silence.

00:14:09To strip away the layers of mortal vanity.

00:14:12To see the world as it truly is.

00:14:15And touch the cosmic truth.

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

00:14:20Eight long years of total silence.

00:14:23This is killing me.

00:14:28There's something divine in the air.

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

00:14:33I can feel that hunger.

00:14:36Like a black hole.

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

00:14:42I was fortunate to withdraw my energy in time.

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

00:14:49Your Highness.

00:14:50Mr. Jensen in the council chamber.

00:14:51This cannot wait.

00:14:54Your Highness.

00:14:54There's been a disaster.

00:14:56Mr. Jensen collapsed in seclusion.

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

00:14:59He 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.

00:15:13His power surpasses mortal limits.

00:15:16Teetering of demonic.

00:15:17How 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.

00:15:29I 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?

00:15:39What kind of power could devour the energy of an entire city with such force?

00:15:44It's heading towards the Sterlings?

00:15:47Unbelievable.

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

00:15:50I 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 powers such as his.

00:16:00A dukedom would be a mere trifle.

00:16:02A petty price to pay.

00:16:03If it means I could stand beside true power.

00:16:11I am almost there.

00:16:12Soon enough, my old power will ignite.

00:16:26This boy is plain looking imbued.

00:16:29I'm Henry.

00:16:30You're Jude Sterling?

00:16:31Your family paid a fortune to have me educate you.

00:16:35Or rather, to teach you the alphabet.

00:16:39If he weren't born as Sterling, he'd never get to encounter a literary genius like me.

00:16:45And 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.

00:16:56Here 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.

00:17:07And this is the profound heritage they boast about?

00:17:11Hilarious.

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

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

00:17:18But then...

00:17:20Enough with your charades.

00:17:22Hurry.

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

00:17:27The alien.

00:17:34What do you mean by that?

00:17:41Are 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.

00:17:50You actually expect to study them all?

00:17:52Let me tell you.

00:17:53Even ants cannot move mountains.

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

00:17:58Then what do you mean?

00:18:00Stop toying with me.

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

00:18:03Were it not for the Sterlings, you...

00:18:16This pressure and this flow...

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

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

00:18:23I had already mastered all of this...

00:18:25By 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.

00:18:31The italic script.

00:18:33You 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.

00:18:38Controlled yet elegant.

00:18:40To truly reach the mastery of this craft...

00:18:42...one must first conquer both gothic and cursive styles.

00:18:45Yet somehow...

00:18:47It's fallen into the hands of a Mute Child.

00:18:51Now you choose, Silence.

00:18:56A backwater Mute?

00:18:58Possessing Imperial-grade calligraphy?

00:19:00What utter nonsense!

00:19:02It'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.

00:19:11Very well.

00:19:12Let's see you prove it.

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

00:19:23The tie is cast.

00:19:24Do you know that?

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

00:19:32Julius...

00:19:34Caesar.

00:19:39He waged his civil war against Pompey the Great.

00:19:43Once his own ally.

00:19:45And his partner?

00:19:47Crassus and Pompey.

00:19:49You've...

00:19:50You'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.

00:19:57From Cicero.

00:19:58O Tempora.

00:19:59O Moris.

00:20:00From Cotillinarians.

00:20:02Denouncing Caitline's conspiracy.

00:20:04Which speech was it?

00:20:04The first Cotillinarian.

00:20:06He breathes the classics.

00:20:08Fortune favors the bold.

00:20:10Whose famous words are these?

00:20:12Write it down.

00:20:13Virgil's Aeneid.

00:20:15Dulce at the Choral Mess.

00:20:16To die for one's country.

00:20:18Pro patria mori.

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

00:20:22The wrestlers than the dancers.

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

00:20:26Who first refused to fight in the Iliad?

00:20:30Achilles.

00:20:30The greatest warrior.

00:20:32He chose pride over war.

00:20:35Who leads Aeneas through the other world?

00:20:40The 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.

00:20:57Your wisdom and talent are far beyond mine.

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

00:21:04I believe that.

00:21:05Your brilliance is on another level.

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

00:21:09What three years old?

00:21:10I wasn't talking about this life.

00:21:12I'm talking about a life long ago.

00:21:16I must be off.

00:21:19I was a fool to scorn the whispers of wisdom.

00:21:22Divine wisdom met my eyes today.

00:21:25Jude Sterling.

00:21:26After tomorrow, your name will echo across the entire city.

00:21:30You absolutely have to attend the princess feast tomorrow.

00:21:34His name will echo across the city?

00:21:36That means tomorrow at the banquet, that will be his defining moment.

00:21:48The italic script.

00:21:51Is this the piece he wrote?

00:21:53Even his italic writing seems to dance on paper.

00:21:56His skills are otherworldly.

00:21:58Crowned with confidence.

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

00:22:03Hello, sir.

00:22:06Frame this, just like the one from last night.

00:22:08Use a gold frame.

00:22:10Place it in this study.

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

00:22:16Sir, such mastery takes decades to achieve.

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

00:22:37Dad, Jude won't be able to learn in time.

00:22:40Even Mr. Clay gave up while trying to teach him this morning.

00:22:43That's true, Dad.

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

00:22:46The servants reported to me that they saw the tutor left Jude's study by noon.

00:22:51Dad, 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.

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

00:23:06The wind is howling strangely.

00:23:08That's true.

00:23:09Let me close the door.

00:23:26That recluse again.

00:23:29He resumes his cultivation.

00:23:31I don't know why, but I've been getting this feeling.

00:23:36What is it?

00:23:37I can sense that.

00:23:39Our meeting with the powerful being is drawing near.

00:23:43Are you sure?

00:23:44So Jensen has finally won their approval.

00:23:48What about me?

00:23:49Where does that leave me?

00:23:58Soon.

00:23:59Almost there.

00:24:07Done at last.

00:24:13Trinity Crown.

00:24:14My breakthrough's done.

00:24:16I've transcended.

00:24:17Trinity Convergence achieved at age 10.

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

00:24:21I read the celestial signs that the hollow fryer of legend has returned.

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

00:24:36What's taking him so long?

00:24:38Where is he?

00:24:38Grandpa.

00:24:39This feast is of the highest importance.

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

00:24:43Exactly.

00:24:44Nothing will change even if he won't go with us today.

00:24:46She's right, Dad.

00:24:47The other nobles will mock us if we parade a mute in front of everyone.

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

00:24:53He lacks all cultured grace.

00:24:55Nobles always judge first by one's refinement and wit.

00:24:57He goes.

00:24:58And that's why I'm...

00:24:59But...

00:25:00Grandpa.

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

00:25:05I was a fool to scorn the whispers of wisdom.

00:25:08Divine wisdom met my eyes today.

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

00:25:14This time, perhaps Jude may astonish all the noble guests.

00:25:19The entire Sterling clan and even the Prince.

00:25:23Move it, sir.

00:25:24Hurry.

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

00:25:28Hurry, Jude.

00:25:36All right.

00:25:38Everyone's here.

00:25:39Let'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.

00:25:53It's been far too long.

00:25:54It has finally come.

00:25:56All noble houses will assemble.

00:25:57I expect you to completely stun every single one of them in the scholarly duel.

00:26:01Besides, Mr. Clay is your former mentor.

00:26:04I'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.

00:26:10In front of the royalty.

00:26:14Jude.

00:26:16Today's feast is merely a ceremony.

00:26:18What 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.

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

00:26:28You 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.

00:26:36Your uncle fears your claim.

00:26:38Once Sean gets the position, he'll exile you for sure.

00:26:41Unless the Prince acknowledges you.

00:26:44However, that won't happen.

00:26:47I can't bear the thought of seeing you.

00:26:49Be exiled once more, Jude.

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

00:26:55Just heed me this once.

00:26:57Starting now.

00:26:59Humble yourself.

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

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

00:27:06Perhaps you'll even have an audience with the Prince today.

00:27:09Stick close to him.

00:27:10You'll at least get recognized.

00:27:13What's with that smirk?

00:27:17I, Jude Sterling, will bow to no man.

00:27:21Must you always defy me?

00:27:24I, Jude Sterling, will bow to no man.

00:27:28You can speak now.

00:27:31You're not a mute.

00:27:32Indeed.

00:27:33I never was.

00:27:42What do you want from us?

00:27:46Oh, well.

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

00:27:51Oh, nice to see everybody here.

00:27:55I believe it's around.

00:27:56I'm sorry to be here.

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

00:28:06And this must be...

00:28:07He's the literary comment, Philip Reeves.

00:28:11Everyone speaks of you.

00:28:12A true prodigy in literature since your teens.

00:28:14This way, please.

00:28:17So what you're saying is,

00:28:18The Sterling's Air, a mute kid,

00:28:20wields diverse script styles,

00:28:22and by 10 has already mastered all the classical works

00:28:25and even outdone you?

00:28:26Huh, that's impossible.

00:28:2810 years old?

00:28:29He couldn't have mastered that unless

00:28:32he started studying while still in the womb.

00:28:35Or this hearsay.

00:28:37I dismiss it.

00:28:39Honestly, it's a shame

00:28:41that the child cannot speak.

00:28:44From the Dawnshire Reeves,

00:28:46their lord and rising star, Philip Reeves,

00:28:48here to offer their eternal blessings.

00:28:50Philip Reeves?

00:28:51That reclusive prodigy graces us.

00:28:53He may soon stand among

00:28:54Soloran's literary masters.

00:28:56Ah, my brilliant student at last.

00:28:59Master, I hope you are well.

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

00:29:08He is a true gentleman indeed.

00:29:11Bearing of a classical scholar.

00:29:14The house of Sterling has arrived.

00:29:16Coming to wish the prince

00:29:17enduring prosperity and honor.

00:29:20They're finally here.

00:29:21Come, let's go.

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

00:29:24I'll be the one to judge myself

00:29:25what sort of prodigy he truly is.

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

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

00:29:32Surely they're not going there

00:29:33to greet that Sean Sterling.

00:29:34He's a complete imbecile.

00:29:35I wonder who.

00:29:36They have no one else but Sean.

00:29:38And he's totally useless.

00:29:39Mr. Sterling, it's been too long.

00:29:41Finally.

00:29:42Yesterday was just a warm up.

00:29:44Yet his brilliance was clear

00:29:46even in that brief moment.

00:29:48Today on the grand stage,

00:29:49he will awe the Soloran

00:29:51with this divine presence.

00:29:53I told you, Jude,

00:29:54your name will carry like a mighty roar

00:29:56throughout a Soloran.

00:29:57So what if you're mute?

00:29:59Where's Anthony?

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

00:30:01No idea.

00:30:02No matter.

00:30:03Let's go in.

00:30:05Huh?

00:30:08My reputation truly carries this much weight now.

00:30:11The three literary giants

00:30:12together with these powerful high lords,

00:30:14they're all here just for me.

00:30:16I raised a great son.

00:30:18Only the princess yet to arrive.

00:30:22Sir Jensen,

00:30:23I have this strange feeling.

00:30:26Me too, your highness.

00:30:28He's getting close.

00:30:30I can sense it.

00:30:32That powerful presence is nearing.

00:30:35It's getting closer by the second.

00:30:37Prince Southar, Mr. Jensen.

00:30:39Where is everyone?

00:30:40The Sterlings are here.

00:30:41Mr. Clay and the other masters

00:30:43went to welcome them.

00:30:44Even the others have followed.

00:30:45The Sterlings?

00:30:49In that case,

00:30:51we shouldn't miss this.

00:30:58Mr. Clay, Mr. Barrett,

00:31:00Mr. Turner,

00:31:01you honor me too much.

00:31:02You flatter me.

00:31:08Dad.

00:31:08What's going on?

00:31:09Dad, what was that?

00:31:13There he is.

00:31:19That's Jude Sterling.

00:31:20He has the dignity of a true gentleman.

00:31:25It's rare for a kid in these times.

00:31:28Is it Sterling?

00:31:29But wait,

00:31:29who is Jude?

00:31:30Who is he?

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

00:31:33But that brat

00:31:34has never spoken a word.

00:31:36Sam?

00:31:37Does Sterling mute air?

00:31:38Jude Sterling's here?

00:31:39They're all gathered here for Jude?

00:31:42We've been waiting for you.

00:31:44Hail to Prince Southor!

00:31:48The Prince has arrived.

00:31:50Hail to Prince Southor!

00:31:51May your highness reign with greatness for millennia!

00:31:54Hail to Prince Southor!

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

00:32:00Hail to Prince Southor!

00:32:06Hey Jude!

00:32:07On your knees!

00:32:08The Prince demands respect!

00:32:10Kneel?

00:32:11The one you should kneel

00:32:12is him!

00:32:16Jude!

00:32:17What are you doing?

00:32:18Stop it!

00:32:19On your knees!

00:32:21This is bad!

00:32:22This is treason!

00:32:23Is he trying to get us all killed?

00:32:25Is he trying to get us all killed?

00:32:41Are you Prince Southor?

00:32:45Are you Prince Southor?

00:32:49Wasn't he mute?

00:32:50What?

00:32:50Why is he speaking?

00:32:51He's not a mute!

00:32:52The grandson!

00:32:53Wasn't he the mute one?

00:32:54How dare you!

00:32:55Get down on your knees for the prince!

00:32:58We're doomed!

00:32:59Your highness!

00:33:00We renounced him years ago!

00:33:01He's not our kin!

00:33:02We're not related!

00:33:06Step back!

00:33:08But, your highness!

00:33:09Step back!

00:33:10As you wish!

00:33:14He never holds back!

00:33:16Rise now!

00:33:17All of you!

00:33:18Thank you, your highness!

00:33:19Mr. Jensen and I heard that Mr. Clay

00:33:22brought everyone out here to greet you personally

00:33:24once you arrive!

00:33:26So we thought we had to see

00:33:27what the commotion is all about!

00:33:29There's no need for formalities!

00:33:32Frankly speaking,

00:33:33the only reason I came here was

00:33:34for him!

00:33:36Oh?

00:33:36And what is so special about this young man?

00:33:39The boy commands the brush like an immortal master!

00:33:42Every technique,

00:33:43aged to perfection!

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

00:33:47A ten-year-old boy?

00:33:49Like an immortal?

00:33:50Mr. Clay!

00:33:51Your arithmetic is failing you now!

00:33:54Not just that!

00:33:56He's also astonishingly learned

00:33:58a walking library!

00:33:59A walking library?

00:34:02Mr. Clay!

00:34:03Age must have dulled your mind!

00:34:05Are you seriously claiming

00:34:06that a child's babble

00:34:08counts as philosophy now?

00:34:09Maybe next time

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

00:34:13He's gone crazy!

00:34:17Mr. Clay!

00:34:18Age must have

00:34:19dulled your mind!

00:34:21I saw it with my own eyes!

00:34:22I warn you not to judge him by sooth!

00:34:24Of all the scholars I've met,

00:34:26he alone possesses

00:34:27the greatest literary genius

00:34:28like a demon!

00:34:31He's a demon!

00:34:34He's a demon!

00:34:35Mr. Clay!

00:34:36I know that you wish

00:34:37to impress the prince today,

00:34:38but this has gone from ambition

00:34:39to outright madness!

00:34:41Don't you think so, huh?

00:34:42Silence!

00:34:42Yes, master!

00:34:46Benjamin!

00:34:47Mr. Clay claims

00:34:48that your grandson

00:34:49is exceptional!

00:34:50Is this all true?

00:34:52No!

00:34:53Careful, your highness!

00:34:54It's clear that Brad

00:34:55is putting on an act!

00:34:56Mr. Clay!

00:34:57Must have been tricked by him!

00:34:58John!

00:34:59Shut up!

00:34:59I'm ashamed to be your teacher!

00:35:01You're blind not to see

00:35:02his brilliance!

00:35:03Silence!

00:35:04If you had even a tenth

00:35:05of Jude's talent,

00:35:07you'd dominate

00:35:07the literary world!

00:35:09What?

00:35:10A tenth of his talent?

00:35:11Mr. Clay's gone mad!

00:35:13He lost his senses!

00:35:14How can he even compare

00:35:16that fat water brat

00:35:17to my son?

00:35:20All talk and no proof!

00:35:22Well then,

00:35:22let the literary duels decide!

00:35:24Since Mr. Clay

00:35:25speaks so highly

00:35:26of your abilities,

00:35:27why don't you fight

00:35:28for your family's honor,

00:35:29Jude Sterling?

00:35:32Represent the house

00:35:33of Sterling?

00:35:34What makes them

00:35:35worthy of my efforts?

00:35:36No way!

00:35:37Absolutely not!

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

00:35:41I'm the genius of our house!

00:35:43The undisputed genius

00:35:45of our generation!

00:35:46I've prepared for this contest

00:35:48for many years!

00:35:49But what about him?

00:35:50A pathetic mute!

00:35:51Why should he take my place?

00:35:53Silence!

00:35:53I won't!

00:35:54Master, I'm the one!

00:35:56I said be quiet!

00:35:58Son!

00:36:01Mr. Clay has spoken!

00:36:03You're not even

00:36:04one-tenth of Jude's wisdom!

00:36:08Grandpa,

00:36:09but I...

00:36:10by Sunset!

00:36:11You will understand!

00:36:14We'll follow the princess' commands!

00:36:17I, too, believe

00:36:17that Jude

00:36:18can redefine

00:36:19what genius truly means!

00:36:21He'll show everyone!

00:36:22You're just bluffing!

00:36:23What?

00:36:23Redefine?

00:36:24Ridiculous!

00:36:25They'll just embarrass themselves!

00:36:27I haven't agreed to anything!

00:36:30Please, Jude!

00:36:31Will you just do as you're cold?

00:36:38Good!

00:36:39There is just one last thing

00:36:40I want to know!

00:36:42Everyone knows

00:36:43that you are a mute!

00:36:44So why is it

00:36:45that you can

00:36:46all of a sudden

00:36:47speak now?

00:36:49Tell me!

00:36:49How come you suddenly changed?

00:36:55If you mess this up,

00:36:57that'll be considered

00:36:58as treason!

00:37:03Hmph.

00:37:04It just...

00:37:05happened suddenly.

00:37:08How peculiar.

00:37:10Must we stand here?

00:37:12My legs are aching.

00:37:14Huh?

00:37:15Did you hear that?

00:37:16Jude Sterling

00:37:17even lacks

00:37:18basic manners!

00:37:19Who would dare

00:37:19complain for loyalty?

00:37:20A kid is no matters at all!

00:37:22That's because

00:37:22he was raised in the village!

00:37:23He's putting you

00:37:24thrown to the mountains!

00:37:25This is embarrassing!

00:37:27Alright, that's enough!

00:37:28Everyone!

00:37:29Let's head to the hall!

00:37:35Everyone!

00:37:36Let's head to the hall!

00:37:44Nobody else

00:37:45has recognized it yet,

00:37:46but I recognized

00:37:47your talent

00:37:48from the moment

00:37:49we met

00:37:49the other night.

00:37:51We owe you

00:37:52and your mother

00:37:52for what both of you

00:37:53endured.

00:37:54But now I need

00:37:55to rely on you.

00:37:57The Prince

00:37:57has kept our family

00:37:59at a distance

00:38:00for years.

00:38:00We need to regain

00:38:01his attention!

00:38:02But I'm not a Sterling.

00:38:04Why do you think

00:38:04I would help you?

00:38:05Your last name's Sterling!

00:38:07If it's about the name,

00:38:09then...

00:38:09I'd be happy

00:38:10to change it now.

00:38:11Call me...

00:38:12Oren...

00:38:27I am begging you...

00:38:29I am begging you...

00:38:30In one condition...

00:38:32Just name it...

00:38:34Mom and I suffered

00:38:35out there

00:38:35for so many years.

00:38:36I made it through.

00:38:38But she...

00:38:39She endured

00:38:39endless suffering

00:38:40until it killed her.

00:38:42I didn't come back

00:38:43to join your Sterling family.

00:38:45I'm here

00:38:46to demand justice

00:38:48for my mother.

00:38:49So listen carefully.

00:38:51If I win this contest,

00:38:53you,

00:38:54Benjamin Sterling,

00:38:55and your whole household,

00:38:56and even down

00:38:58to your family dog,

00:39:00will go to her grave

00:39:01and you all better show up.

00:39:03You'll bow

00:39:04and confess

00:39:05how blind

00:39:06and foolish

00:39:07you all were.

00:39:08What the hell

00:39:09are you saying?

00:39:09Dad!

00:39:10Are you telling me

00:39:11that you were convinced

00:39:12that he actually got talent?

00:39:14Shut up,

00:39:14both of you!

00:39:16Ugh!

00:39:17Ugh!

00:39:22All right.

00:39:24If you win,

00:39:25I'll do what you want me to do.

00:39:27I'll march every last Sterling

00:39:28to your mom's grave.

00:39:30We will all show our respect

00:39:32and admit

00:39:33that we were fools

00:39:35to throw you out.

00:39:36Dad!

00:39:37Grandpa!

00:39:47I might not belong

00:39:48to this world,

00:39:50but

00:39:50from the moment

00:39:51I came here,

00:39:52I saw you as my mother.

00:39:54Seven years ago,

00:39:55they threw you out

00:39:56of the family

00:39:56just because

00:39:57they came out mute.

00:39:58Stop being lazy

00:39:59and get this mess cleaned up!

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

00:40:01I made extra 50 bucks today.

00:40:03You wanted

00:40:03the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, right?

00:40:05I'm still a thousand short,

00:40:06but Mama will get it

00:40:07for you soon.

00:40:08I'll crush the Sterling family

00:40:10and I'll make sure

00:40:11that by tomorrow,

00:40:12their whole Sterling clan

00:40:13will kneel before your grave

00:40:15and give respect.

00:40:16They will all bow to you

00:40:18and admit

00:40:20that they were wrong.

00:40:28I'm Jude Sterling.

00:40:29Mom is sick.

00:40:30She doesn't have

00:40:31much time left.

00:40:32I've never called you

00:40:33Dad before.

00:40:34Dad,

00:40:35could you come see her?

00:40:47I'm so sorry.

00:40:49I won't be here anymore

00:40:52to see you soar.

00:40:54You're just 10 years old.

00:40:56Just when you needed me most.

00:40:59I...

00:41:00I...

00:41:09I...

00:41:13Mom, forgive me.

00:41:15I'm not mute.

00:41:16I'm sorry.

00:41:17I just wish you could have

00:41:18heard my voice.

00:41:19They want me back.

00:41:20Therefore,

00:41:21I'm going.

00:41:23They threw you out

00:41:24just like a piece of trash.

00:41:25With no name

00:41:27and no rights,

00:41:28I'll promise

00:41:28that I'll make them pay.

00:41:31Every last Sterling

00:41:32will have to kneel

00:41:33in mourning clothes

00:41:34in front of your grave.

00:41:35I'll force them

00:41:36until they scream at themselves

00:41:38that they were fools.

00:41:39That they've wronged you.

00:41:42This is madness.

00:41:44Grandpa,

00:41:44why the hell

00:41:44is he taking my spot?

00:41:46This was our last shot

00:41:47to prove ourselves

00:41:47and you just handed it to him.

00:41:51Remember this day

00:41:53because of my presence.

00:41:54Today

00:41:55will become the most glorious day

00:41:57ever recorded

00:41:57in your family's history.

00:42:00So watch carefully

00:42:02and see for yourself

00:42:03how I,

00:42:04Jude Sterling,

00:42:05will elevate your status

00:42:06so far beyond anything

00:42:08you could ever imagine

00:42:09in your life.

00:42:10Jude,

00:42:11what are you saying?

00:42:12If your entire family

00:42:13failed to keep

00:42:14the promises you gave me,

00:42:15then keep your eyes

00:42:16wide open and watch

00:42:17how I,

00:42:18Jude Sterling,

00:42:19will personally bury

00:42:20every one of you

00:42:21in the deepest,

00:42:22darkest pits of damnation.

00:42:24How dare you!

00:42:25Shut up!

00:42:25Jude Sterling,

00:42:26you got a death wish?

00:42:27Jude!

00:42:30Heaven or hell,

00:42:31our destiny hangs

00:42:32in the balance.

00:42:33We'll see how

00:42:34a ten-year-old wealth

00:42:35can bring us glory

00:42:37in a day

00:42:37to elevate this family

00:42:39or crush us

00:42:40into the darkest

00:42:41depths of damnation.

00:42:43Grandpa!

00:42:43Let's go!

00:42:44Quickly!

00:42:45If destiny grants

00:42:47us a prodigy,

00:42:48I promise to kneel

00:42:48at her grave.

00:42:49Dad,

00:42:49have you really

00:42:50lost your mind?

00:42:51Dad,

00:42:51you're the Sterling patriarch!

00:42:53Since when do you

00:42:53bow down to your

00:42:54son's wife's grave?

00:42:55Grandpa,

00:42:56this is total nonsense!

00:42:58A total nonsense?

00:42:59If he's the prodigy,

00:43:00I don't care

00:43:01if I'm the patriarch.

00:43:05Did you feel that?

00:43:06When he moved

00:43:07towards us,

00:43:08it's not a man,

00:43:09but a force of nature,

00:43:11and I felt a crushing,

00:43:12suffocating terror.

00:43:14When the heavens

00:43:15rumbled and stirred

00:43:16last night,

00:43:17I knew that it came

00:43:18from the Sterlings,

00:43:19but I have never imagined.

00:43:22What do we do now?

00:43:23He's really here,

00:43:24but I am too scared

00:43:25to call him.

00:43:27Skyseer.

00:43:27But what if

00:43:28we are both mistaken?

00:43:29The kid is still

00:43:30too young

00:43:30to have that power.

00:43:32Attend your feast.

00:43:33I'll be calling

00:43:34the Masters.

00:43:35I'll rally them here.

00:43:36I'm out of my depth.

00:43:37Let the Masters

00:43:38judge him

00:43:38to see if he's

00:43:39the real immortal.

00:43:40And if he is?

00:43:42We'll bow to him,

00:43:43huh?

00:43:44Not everyone

00:43:45could have the chance

00:43:46of meeting him.

00:43:47If he weren't a kid,

00:43:48I'd call him dad.

00:43:49You should too

00:43:50if I were you.

00:43:51What?

00:44:11Dawnshire Breed Scholars.

00:44:13Half of Soloran's

00:44:14greatest literary legends

00:44:15were born and raised

00:44:17under our very skies.

00:44:18And as your Prince Salthor,

00:44:20I cherish each

00:44:21and every house's

00:44:22cultural legacy.

00:44:23And today,

00:44:24the eight great families

00:44:26stand firmly rooted

00:44:27in long and profound

00:44:28traditions of learning

00:44:29and intellect.

00:44:30Every four years,

00:44:31we assemble

00:44:32in the solemn tradition

00:44:33for the Battle of Wits,

00:44:35a gathering meant

00:44:36to inspire the younger

00:44:37generations to achieve

00:44:38the highest standards

00:44:40of cultural excellence.

00:44:41Here today,

00:44:42in my 80th birthday banquet,

00:44:45love life and boundless fortune

00:44:47to you, Prince Salthor.

00:44:49May your crossword

00:44:50through the ages,

00:44:51love you, Prince Salthor.

00:44:54What an honor

00:44:55to have my birthday celebration

00:44:57coincide with the

00:44:58quadrennial battle of wits.

00:45:01And today,

00:45:01we're graced

00:45:02by three literary giants.

00:45:04First to be honored

00:45:05is Henry Clay

00:45:06of the Calligraphy Society,

00:45:08a master whose brushword

00:45:09breathes vitality into paper.

00:45:11Each stroke unfolding

00:45:13stories of the human soul,

00:45:14portraying emotions

00:45:16and truths

00:45:16that span the ages.

00:45:18Next is Chester Barrett.

00:45:20At 20,

00:45:21he composed

00:45:22The Untrammeled,

00:45:23a work so profound

00:45:24and stirring

00:45:25that it is said

00:45:26to break hearts

00:45:27across the realms,

00:45:28leaving readers

00:45:28breathless

00:45:29with its brilliance.

00:45:30You see him?

00:45:31He's my mentor.

00:45:32And Master Miles Turner.

00:45:34By the age of 29,

00:45:35he led Soloran's letters

00:45:37and offering counsel

00:45:38to emperors themselves,

00:45:40distilling the wisdom

00:45:41of millennia

00:45:41into insights

00:45:42that shaped the realm.

00:45:43This gathering's

00:45:44prestige is really unmatched.

00:45:46We have half of Soloran's

00:45:47intellectual elite.

00:45:48They're all here.

00:45:48To be recognized here

00:45:49would make one's reputation.

00:45:51Today,

00:45:51I will be hosting

00:45:53the Battle of Wit

00:45:54with the three masters

00:45:55as our judges.

00:45:56In the previous contests

00:45:58we held,

00:45:59we offered modest prizes,

00:46:00just a billion or two.

00:46:02But today happens

00:46:03to be my birthday.

00:46:04Therefore,

00:46:05the rewards must match

00:46:06the occasion.

00:46:09Whoever wins first place

00:46:11in this intellectual duel

00:46:12gets five billion in cash.

00:46:15Five billion?

00:46:16Five billion?

00:46:17Billion?

00:46:19Five billion?

00:46:20Five billion?

00:46:21This is unreal.

00:46:22You must win.

00:46:23The prize is five billion.

00:46:24That's more liquid wealth

00:46:26than the entire family

00:46:27ever has.

00:46:27But that bastard

00:46:28stole Soloran's place.

00:46:29Now he's flaunting

00:46:30his wealth.

00:46:32Truly a prodigy,

00:46:33he is a ten-year-old,

00:46:34the proper composure

00:46:35of an emperor.

00:46:37And that is not all.

00:46:38Should you emerge

00:46:39victorious today,

00:46:41I will personally

00:46:42petition the throne

00:46:43to crown your house

00:46:44with the title of

00:46:48Dawnshire's Paramount Bloodline.

00:46:51Paramount Bloodline?

00:46:52Paramount Bloodline

00:46:53by Imperial mandate?

00:46:54Total dominance

00:46:54over the Dawnshire's

00:46:55nobility.

00:46:56No Dawnshire house

00:46:57has ever claimed this title.

00:46:58I wonder who will get it

00:46:59this time.

00:47:00If you lose,

00:47:02I'll break your legs myself!

00:47:03Philip,

00:47:04you must win this duel.

00:47:06Dad,

00:47:06no one outmatches me.

00:47:08Who?

00:47:10Except,

00:47:11maybe him.

00:47:15The Paramount Bloodline?

00:47:17Isn't this the very thing

00:47:18they were desperately craving?

00:47:20Yet this honor

00:47:20forces even the noble

00:47:22to drag themselves

00:47:23through hell for the name.

00:47:25With one calculated move,

00:47:26they'd rocket

00:47:27to divine status.

00:47:29Let's begin!

00:47:30Announce your numbers.

00:47:31Confirm if all are present.

00:47:32House Zeller,

00:47:33all present!

00:47:34House Reeves,

00:47:35all present!

00:47:36House Spencer,

00:47:37all present!

00:47:37House Zink,

00:47:38all present!

00:47:39House Stones,

00:47:40all present!

00:47:40House Sterling,

00:47:41all present!

00:47:42For the battle of wits,

00:47:44let the heir of every clan

00:47:45come forward.

00:47:46Keith Wilkins,

00:47:47of House Wilkins.

00:47:48Philip Reeves,

00:47:48of House Reeves.

00:47:49Owen Hayes,

00:47:50of House Hayes.

00:47:51Ethan Spencer,

00:47:51of House Spencer.

00:47:52Rowan Stone,

00:47:53of House Stone.

00:47:53Morgan Sink,

00:47:54of House Sink.

00:47:54Caleb Seller,

00:47:55of House Zeller.

00:47:59Jude Sterling,

00:48:00of House Sterling.

00:48:03All right,

00:48:04let the battle begin,

00:48:05and may each contender

00:48:06step forward.

00:48:07This battle tests

00:48:08three essential skills.

00:48:10First,

00:48:11intellect.

00:48:12Second,

00:48:13erudition.

00:48:13And third,

00:48:15calligraphy.

00:48:18Grandpa,

00:48:19just wait and see.

00:48:20Choosing Jude over me

00:48:21will disgrace us.

00:48:22Clearly,

00:48:23you underestimate your brother,

00:48:24but he outshines you tenfold.

00:48:26But that's absurd!

00:48:28Dad,

00:48:28I'm not buying any of it!

00:48:30Dad,

00:48:31now is not the right time

00:48:32to make all the worst decisions!

00:48:34Be patient.

00:48:35Time will tell in the end.

00:48:37Round one,

00:48:37intellect.

00:48:38Test your reflexes.

00:48:39Master the couplet duel.

00:48:41Survive the verse chain.

00:48:42What?

00:48:43Couplets?

00:48:43We've never had that before.

00:48:45I memorized everything

00:48:45except the couplets.

00:48:46There's no way I'll survive this.

00:48:48Who even studies couplets anymore?

00:48:50Even I can barely get this.

00:48:51through them.

00:48:51I can only imagine

00:48:52how panicked the others

00:48:54might feel right now.

00:48:56But not him?

00:48:59Round two,

00:49:00erudition.

00:49:01It is to test your memory

00:49:02as well as the depth

00:49:03of your knowledge.

00:49:04The masters will recite a classic

00:49:06and the challenge is for you

00:49:08to name its source,

00:49:09its history,

00:49:10as well as the exact page

00:49:12where it is from.

00:49:13Huh?

00:49:14I honestly thought

00:49:15the noble exams

00:49:16would be nothing more

00:49:17than child's play.

00:49:18But these are harsh rules.

00:49:19How thrilling.

00:49:20Truly.

00:49:22Hold on.

00:49:22So you're saying

00:49:23you expect us to know

00:49:24its history

00:49:25and the exact page

00:49:26where they got it from?

00:49:28Huh?

00:49:30What test is this?

00:49:31This battle is absurd!

00:49:32This is madness!

00:49:33Naming the book

00:49:34is hard enough,

00:49:35even for most scholars.

00:49:36And now you're even

00:49:37demanding them

00:49:38to know the page numbers?

00:49:39Nobody can answer that!

00:49:41At least I'm spared.

00:49:42I won't survive in couplets.

00:49:44And this?

00:49:45I probably won't get one right.

00:49:47At least humiliation

00:49:48isn't mine today.

00:49:50Honored masters,

00:49:51doesn't this

00:49:52seem to be a bit too difficult?

00:49:58The battles in the previous years,

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

00:50:02But for today,

00:50:03we've made it

00:50:04nearly impossible!

00:50:05Why would you do that?

00:50:09Because

00:50:09this year's contest

00:50:10includes none other

00:50:12than Jude Sterling!

00:50:13Him?

00:50:14Huh?

00:50:15Because of him,

00:50:15these impossible standards

00:50:17are tailored for him?

00:50:18What makes him so special?

00:50:19Did he actually do this?

00:50:20So this

00:50:21is supposed to be my stage?

00:50:23Is his mastery

00:50:24truly so outstanding

00:50:25just like they say?

00:50:27Round three,

00:50:28calligraphy.

00:50:29This time,

00:50:30it's ten distinct styles.

00:50:31Master more styles,

00:50:32execute them well,

00:50:33and you win.

00:50:35What is wrong with you?

00:50:36You need three lifetimes

00:50:37to learn all of that!

00:50:38You need ten years

00:50:39to master just one style,

00:50:40but ten styles?

00:50:41They don't want anyone to win!

00:50:43Prince Souththor

00:50:44never really meant

00:50:44to pay that five billion

00:50:45to anybody!

00:50:46No one can pass this battle!

00:50:48Glad I'm not the one

00:50:48humiliated.

00:50:49At least Jude volunteered

00:50:50to fall for all of us!

00:50:53That makes no sense!

00:50:54How so?

00:50:55Explain yourself then!

00:50:57You want ten scripts

00:50:57at a time?

00:50:58It's impossible!

00:50:59No mortal

00:51:00has that kind of skill!

00:51:13You mean him?

00:51:14There's no way!

00:51:15They're all just lying to us!

00:51:16Enough with the chatter!

00:51:18Let the battle begin!

00:51:19Mr. Barret!

00:51:20Do the honor!

00:51:21Very well!

00:51:23All right!

00:51:24Here's your first challenge!

00:51:26Today,

00:51:26we honor the birthday

00:51:27of Prince Souththor!

00:51:29So my first couplet

00:51:30shall be for longevity!

00:51:32Oh no!

00:51:33Not just a couplet,

00:51:34but a birthday couplet!

00:51:35First line!

00:51:38First line!

00:51:38Eagle brings blessings

00:51:39by Emerald Streams!

00:51:41Excellent!

00:51:42Well played,

00:51:44Master Barret!

00:51:45The outstanding young elites

00:51:46before us!

00:51:47Are they not the same

00:51:48eagles Mr. Barret spoke of?

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

00:51:53The second line should mirror

00:51:54the imagery and tone

00:51:56and also be about longevity!

00:51:58This is way too difficult!

00:51:59These couplets are tricky!

00:52:01Since when do they have it?

00:52:02This is the starting level?

00:52:03Mr. Barret's merciless!

00:52:05He started at this difficulty!

00:52:07Eh...

00:52:08Why is everybody quiet?

00:52:10None of you knows?

00:52:11I know

00:52:12that it is difficult,

00:52:14but don't give up!

00:52:15Come on!

00:52:15Give it a try!

00:52:16You should at least give it a try!

00:52:18Even if you fail at it!

00:52:20That one is rather easy!

00:52:23Why the hesitation?

00:52:26He's so arrogant!

00:52:28We'll talk from someone

00:52:29who can't spell doom!

00:52:30Dude, Sterling, right?

00:52:31You didn't catch the full depth

00:52:32behind his couplet!

00:52:34Listen carefully!

00:52:35It's not just about

00:52:35birthday celebrations!

00:52:37It's all about us gift-bearers!

00:52:39We're the Eagles!

00:52:40And other than that,

00:52:41you also have to know that...

00:52:42Griffin grants fortune

00:52:43through ancient oaks!

00:52:45What?

00:52:46Griffin grants fortune?

00:52:47Exquisite!

00:52:48That's perfection!

00:52:50Mr. Barret called us Eagles,

00:52:52but Jude Sterling

00:52:52made Prince Southor

00:52:54the Griffin!

00:52:55That is brilliant!

00:52:56That is the right answer!

00:52:58Indeed, you're correct!

00:53:00By emerald streams

00:53:01to through ancient oaks,

00:53:04Eagle brings blessings

00:53:05to

00:53:06Griffin grants fortune!

00:53:08Excellent!

00:53:09He's gifted!

00:53:10He's a genius!

00:53:12Perfect couplet!

00:53:14Oh!

00:53:14He actually did it?

00:53:16Brilliant couplet!

00:53:17Wait!

00:53:17But he's only ten years old!

00:53:19He barely tried answering,

00:53:20yet he shames all of us in here!

00:53:22He actually answered it!

00:53:24Blind luck!

00:53:24He just got lucky!

00:53:25Jude Sterling,

00:53:26Mr. Clay didn't just acknowledge you,

00:53:28he showered you with praise!

00:53:30Such overflowing talent!

00:53:32We doubted that in the beginning!

00:53:34But now,

00:53:35I can finally see why!

00:53:37Then I'll give the first line!

00:53:39Do you think you can complete it,

00:53:40young man?

00:53:41Of course!

00:53:42Why wouldn't I?

00:53:45Our Prince Arthur remains firmly in his prime as you see!

00:53:49His martial prowess is undiminished!

00:53:51It's only fair that he remains the focus of the challenge!

00:53:55Is that all right?

00:53:56Go ahead, Mr. Turner!

00:53:57Good!

00:53:58Jude Sterling,

00:53:59listen very carefully!

00:54:01Just wait a minute!

00:54:02Mr. Turner,

00:54:03since when is this his private test?

00:54:05Yeah!

00:54:05Why is he the only one getting a challenge?

00:54:07He was able to answer one!

00:54:09That proves nothing!

00:54:09Huh!

00:54:10But none of you will be able to answer it!

00:54:13Impossible!

00:54:14So you're implying that we're not capable,

00:54:16but he somehow is?

00:54:17Exactly!

00:54:18Mr. Turner,

00:54:19do you really think

00:54:19the seven of us will lose to this child?

00:54:22That's right!

00:54:23Then listen closely!

00:54:24Hold it!

00:54:25And the first line is...

00:54:28Twice harvest Moon's turn,

00:54:30as silver crescents cast gentle, shimmering glow!

00:54:36This is even more difficult!

00:54:38It sounds simple,

00:54:39but it's deeper.

00:54:40It's a numerical couple.

00:54:42You must match both the theme,

00:54:44as well as the math.

00:54:45What's harvest moon?

00:54:46And why does it turn twice?

00:54:48How about that?

00:54:49You've stumbled to answer it, right?

00:54:51Mr. Turner,

00:54:52he may have gotten us this time,

00:54:53but that doesn't mean

00:54:54that he won this battle!

00:54:56Yeah, that's true!

00:54:57This one's trickier than the last!

00:54:59I don't like cutting in,

00:55:01but I've already given you

00:55:02ten full breaths to think.

00:55:04If you still can't figure out the answer,

00:55:06I will take my chance,

00:55:08for I...

00:55:09already know what it is!

00:55:11You know the answer?

00:55:11Already?

00:55:14Then place, go ahead!

00:55:16A silver crescent,

00:55:17cast gentle, shimmering glow,

00:55:20twice harvest Moon's turn.

00:55:26My answer is,

00:55:28with Gilded Autumn's show,

00:55:30double the stage's prime.

00:55:33Very well!

00:55:34That's the one!

00:55:35Seriously?

00:55:36There's no way!

00:55:37That's two in a row!

00:55:38Another lucky guess?

00:55:40How's that possible?

00:55:41Oh well.

00:55:42Ugh, very good!

00:55:44That's a perfect match!

00:55:46Harvest moons to Sage's prime,

00:55:49crescents glow to Autumn's show.

00:55:50That's flawless!

00:55:52A perfect match!

00:55:53Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

00:55:56Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

00:55:59My turn!

00:56:00Listen, Jude.

00:56:01Ever since I left,

00:56:02I've been going on this problem,

00:56:04and it won't give me peace.

00:56:06This one kept me up.

00:56:08It is surely a genuine mind melter.

00:56:12Do you think you can answer it this time?

00:56:16Very well.

00:56:18Let me hear it.

00:56:23Very well.

00:56:24Let me hear it.

00:56:30It's all about the digits here, kid,

00:56:32so better keep those numbers tight.

00:56:35Mr. Clay, let me hear it.

00:56:39First line.

00:56:40A hundred suns a temple up,

00:56:43thousands of tiles,

00:56:44hundreds of bricks.

00:56:47Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

00:56:49How about it? What do you think of this one?

00:56:52I'll give you five minutes to think about it. You have to...

00:56:56Four bridges passed. Three souls over. One boat, two oars.

00:57:00Seriously?

00:57:01That was fast.

00:57:01Did he even think about it?

00:57:02Lightning fast.

00:57:03Quicker then.

00:57:04A hiccup.

00:57:04He's a freak. A total freak.

00:57:06Wow. I'm still trying to make sense of the first line, and he's already finished answering?

00:57:12See it now? The sterling bloodline is legendary.

00:57:15Derry, you're even more brilliant than I ever imagined.

00:57:19Here goes. Three long, two short, one palm upholds the heavens.

00:57:24Jude, we're still dealing with numbers here, but the trick is you have to read the pattern.

00:57:28My answer is...

00:57:29Already?

00:57:30He's got it again!

00:57:33But the trick is you have to read the pattern.

00:57:36My answer is...

00:57:37Six days shape creation, four horsemen, eight beatitudes.

00:57:40You...

00:57:40He's got it again.

00:57:42Now answer this one.

00:57:43Where water breeds worms.

00:57:45It thickens.

00:57:46Where water breeds fish, it feeds.

00:57:49Waters multiplied.

00:57:50Creek, lake, and endless sea.

00:57:52Time to level off the questions now.

00:57:55You better prepare for linguistic acrobatics.

00:57:58Listen closely.

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

00:58:02Where tip meets sky, it reaches.

00:58:03Woods compounded.

00:58:04Pine, oak, a towering forest.

00:58:06Oh!

00:58:07But...

00:58:07What?

00:58:07Even a sage would struggle with that.

00:58:10You're a dictionary demon.

00:58:12That's witchcraft!

00:58:13All right, I'll be giving my last one.

00:58:16It's the ultimate one.

00:58:17If you could answer it, you will earn my respect.

00:58:20You mean that one?

00:58:22Mr. Barret, I know that one.

00:58:24But asking that would be too much.

00:58:27Nobody's ever solved that riddle for ages.

00:58:29Wait, is he actually referring to that line?

00:58:32The one that everyone swears is unsolvable without a line to match.

00:58:36Ah, this means that their pride's been pricked.

00:58:39Now they'll hit him with the impossible one to answer.

00:58:42Father, it's true.

00:58:44Chou'd answer quickly.

00:58:45In the blink of an eye, he's embarrassing all those older scholars.

00:58:50Unless they give a hard one, I'm afraid they'll carry that shame forever.

00:58:54Father, what would be the question?

00:58:56I have no idea.

00:58:57But if they all call it unsolvable, then it's no child's riddle.

00:59:04I know that couplet.

00:59:06If you can crack it, I promise to call you my master.

00:59:09I'm not interested to become your master.

00:59:11The arrogance in this kid, how insolent!

00:59:14How dare you!

00:59:15Can we all begin now?

00:59:16Let's say, I solve your unsolvable couplet today.

00:59:19Does that seal my victory in this battle of wit?

00:59:22You've already won this battle.

00:59:24Whether you can solve this line or not,

00:59:26the brilliance of your intellect has proven no equal in this world.

00:59:30I have no objections.

00:59:31You've definitely earned the title fair and square.

00:59:35Very well.

00:59:36You may choose not to answer this one,

00:59:39as this problem remains unsolved for ages.

00:59:43Since you put it that way, now I'm curious.

00:59:45What is this unsolvable riddle of yours?

00:59:50Listen well.

00:59:52Lotus leaf, lilac, lilac, lake, lichen.

00:59:54What does it mean?

00:59:56Lotus, lilac, and lichen?

00:59:58Aren't all those names names of plants?

01:00:01Not so hard, right?

01:00:02Hmm.

01:00:04Interesting.

01:00:05I'll need a moment.

01:00:06I got it.

01:00:08I know the answer.

01:00:09What?

01:00:10What?

01:00:10You?

01:00:13You?

01:00:14Keith, be quiet.

01:00:15This challenge is beyond you.

01:00:17Dad, must you question me?

01:00:19This is child's play.

01:00:20Child's play?

01:00:21The answer is thorny,

01:00:22though in my eyes, hardly worth a second glance.

01:00:25You own the stage long enough,

01:00:26yet you're being so quiet now.

01:00:28Finally, it's now my turn to shine and earn the crown.

01:00:31All right.

01:00:32Let's hear it then.

01:00:34Lotus leaf, lilac, lilac, lake, lichen.

01:00:36It captures a vision of life.

01:00:38They expand their reach from water to shore.

01:00:40So here's my answer.

01:00:42Green hills, run a glance, glowing springs.

01:00:48Mr. Wilkins, that doesn't pair.

01:00:50Just what the hell is that?

01:00:51Yeah.

01:00:51How is it not fitting?

01:00:53Mr. Reeves, don't you know versus?

01:00:54Shut it.

01:00:55Guards, remove this simpleton out of here.

01:00:59Throw him out.

01:01:00Mr. Barrett, green hills to lotus leaf.

01:01:03The hills on their side is springs.

01:01:04My logic stands.

01:01:05The artistry of that first line escapes you entirely,

01:01:09and yet you dare to answer it?

01:01:11Throw him out.

01:01:12What do all of you here know?

01:01:13My imagery fits, my rhythm true,

01:01:16and it captures the cliff's menace.

01:01:18Just stop it, Wilkins.

01:01:19Lotus leaf, lilac, lake lichen.

01:01:21Think about these words carefully.

01:01:23They're all starting with letter L.

01:01:26Yeah, this is no mere imagery only.

01:01:29What we have here is alliteration.

01:01:32A flawless line, an impossible standard.

01:01:35All starts with L.

01:01:36Indeed, all L initials.

01:01:38Lotus starts with L.

01:01:40From lotus to lilac, and even lichen.

01:01:43They all start with the letter L.

01:01:45All crelled with L.

01:01:46You fool!

01:01:47You're blind to its design,

01:01:49and yet you strut like you want.

01:01:51You made things difficult!

01:01:52Lotus leaf, lilac, lilac, lake lichen.

01:01:54All starts with L.

01:01:55The art is in the sound.

01:01:57Exactly.

01:01:58Oh god, how did I miss that?

01:02:00Guards, remove this jester from this hall now.

01:02:05I'm sorry, I'm begging you.

01:02:07I am ready to answer.

01:02:09Not again?

01:02:10Is he bluffing like him too?

01:02:12The first line was hard, but he solved it.

01:02:14Let go of me!

01:02:15I'll leave this place, but let me hear his answer first.

01:02:19My answer is...

01:02:21Rose root, reed brush, red rose hip.

01:02:24He got it!

01:02:25A true marvel!

01:02:26The unsolvable line, he solved it!

01:02:29A genius!

01:02:30A true genius!

01:02:31This can't be.

01:02:32This is sorcery!

01:02:33He actually cracked it.

01:02:34I yield utterly.

01:02:35I'd hardly call this line difficult.

01:02:37I only pause because I don't want to rush it.

01:02:39Not because I don't know the answer.

01:02:41Then, what was on your mind?

01:02:42What's on my mind?

01:02:43To reduce your legendary test to rubble.

01:02:46Until there's nothing left for you to boast about.

01:02:49To rubble?

01:02:50Explain yourself.

01:02:50I crafted five answers.

01:02:52What?

01:02:52Five?

01:02:53This is not a timeless riddle.

01:02:55From now on, never use this for tests again.

01:02:58You thought of five answers?

01:02:59You're just wildly.

01:03:00How dare you?

01:03:02What five?

01:03:05Lotus leaf, lilac lilt, late lichen.

01:03:07The first answer that I gave you is roast root, reed rush, red rose hip.

01:03:13As for the second answer, Moss Mound, Maple Mist, Misty Meadow.

01:03:18That fits.

01:03:19He's right.

01:03:21And for the third answer, Willowwood, Whitewood, Wild Wheat.

01:03:27The fourth answer will be Bay Beach, Broadbanks, Briny Billows.

01:03:32There's no way.

01:03:32And lastly, the fifth.

01:03:36Brookbend, Bayou Branch, Blue Brine.

01:03:39Oh!

01:03:39That's unbelievable!

01:03:41Five answers!

01:03:42I can't believe it!

01:03:43What about it?

01:03:45Please take me!

01:03:46I want to learn from you!

01:03:49You want to learn from me?

01:03:50I've never witnessed such a brilliant mind like yours!

01:03:53You outshine the ancient!

01:03:54That's crazy!

01:03:55My god!

01:03:56Even Mr. Barrett's bowing to him!

01:03:59You really want to learn from me?

01:04:02Right now, you still don't qualify.

01:04:07What did you say?

01:04:07That's way too cocky!

01:04:08How dare you!

01:04:09Mr. Barrett even bowed to him!

01:04:11And he turned him down!

01:04:12Who does it think he is?

01:04:13Mr. Barrett doesn't qualify?

01:04:15How dare you!

01:04:15Who taught you that?

01:04:17Mr. Barrett kneeling to him?

01:04:18This world has gone completely mad.

01:04:20He actually refused him.

01:04:21Even if he said no, he didn't have to say he doesn't qualify.

01:04:25Jude!

01:04:26Quit running your mouth!

01:04:27Unless Mr. Jensen and I are blind, we're looking at a true legend.

01:04:31If that's the case, then he really doesn't measure up.

01:04:34Maybe even I fall short of the standard as well.

01:04:38Can we finally move on to the next trial?

01:04:41Chester, stand up!

01:04:42You simply don't have the qualities that he requires.

01:04:47What?

01:04:47Stand up!

01:04:48The Lunamount delegation will explain everything.

01:04:52Lunamount?

01:04:53So you mean the Solorane's protectors, the Lunamounts?

01:04:56According to legends, even the Emperor must train with them.

01:04:59They work side-by-side with each other.

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

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

01:05:11No way.

01:05:13This can't be real.

01:05:14Grandpa, what exactly is the Lunamount?

01:05:16They're what they call the real deities.

01:05:19They wield so much power that even the Royalty are forced to kneel.

01:05:25They are mystics?

01:05:27They actually exist?

01:05:28They are in this world?

01:05:29Goodness me.

01:05:30Open your eyes.

01:05:31There's more than just your little pond, you know?

01:05:34If Lunamount ever considered taking me in, who cares about inheritance?

01:05:38Arch-Sage would mean nothing.

01:05:40All mortal achievements are dust before them.

01:05:42Every name fades to nothing in their shadow.

01:05:45Sean, the Lunamount rarely appears.

01:05:49This is it.

01:05:50This is your golden chance.

01:05:51Dad!

01:05:52Break your connections to reach them.

01:05:53Their simple approval could make you filthy rich, even if you become their floor scrubber.

01:05:58A servant?

01:05:59Any servant of theirs gets to have equal treatment from the rich and even from the nobility.

01:06:05What?

01:06:09What?

01:06:10Lunamount?

01:06:10From how they are acting?

01:06:12They must be a mystic sect in this world.

01:06:15Huh.

01:06:16How intriguing.

01:06:28Hello, Hank.

01:06:29Andy.

01:06:29If he came all the way here just for nothing...

01:06:31I'll skin you alive.

01:06:32I wouldn't dare lie to the Lunamounts.

01:06:34Prince Southor and I, we both felt it.

01:06:37That suffocating pressure...

01:06:39Radiating from him.

01:06:40The night before, we saw him practicing, devouring every spiritual energy in the city.

01:06:45Ha ha ha.

01:06:46The entire city?

01:06:47Are you out of your mind?

01:06:48That kind of power requires at least trinity convergence.

01:06:51How could such a person exist?

01:06:53That's why I asked you to come here to verify it.

01:07:01Our master is coming with after hearing this.

01:07:04Start preparing.

01:07:05He'll arrive shortly.

01:07:07Yes!

01:07:11Fascinating.

01:07:12Draining the entire city's energy.

01:07:15Even if it's fake, he's still a rogue mystic, isn't he?

01:07:19Do you agree with me, Hank?

01:07:20Master, Andy is a boastful man.

01:07:22Well, but if he really is a mystic like he says, and only ten years old, perhaps I will mentor

01:07:30him myself and grant him this chance.

01:07:33What?

01:07:34Master?

01:07:35You'd actually taken a disciple?

01:07:37You're on the verge of trinity convergence already.

01:07:40Trinity convergence?

01:07:41Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

01:07:43The world believes that I'm close to achieving it, yet it is a realm beyond the ordinary mortals.

01:07:50Only myths talk about it, but other than those myths, nobody else mentions it.

01:07:56Pentaforce Dominion?

01:07:58A realm of extraordinary ability, but for me, I won't.

01:08:02I'll never touch it.

01:08:05Judah solved a couplet unsolved for ages.

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

01:08:14Indeed, you're right.

01:08:16Though the first test measured intellect, he's shown us extraordinary talents that makes him deserving of being the first place

01:08:25even in the second trial as well.

01:08:27Then further trials are simply pointless.

01:08:31I totally agree with you.

01:08:33Bring the ink and brush!

01:08:40How shall we conduct this, honorable judges?

01:08:44Please decide.

01:08:45If Mr. Clay insists that he knows all the ten artistic styles of calligraphy, let's see.

01:08:51Let him prove to us that he can actually write.

01:08:54Very well.

01:08:55Then let him demonstrate these ten styles.

01:08:58Ten?

01:08:59Really?

01:08:59That's impossible.

01:09:01Nobody does that.

01:09:02Yeah.

01:09:03Chester, you're suggesting...

01:09:06Write the immortal creed.

01:09:08For heaven, establish virtue.

01:09:11For mortals, secure purposes.

01:09:13For ancestors, revive wisdom.

01:09:15For eternity, forges peace.

01:09:17You have to write the immortal creed ten times.

01:09:20And each of the times should be written in a different style.

01:09:23This is clearly torture.

01:09:25This feels targeted at Jude.

01:09:27Then why are they involving us?

01:09:28You're making fun of us.

01:09:29I only know one style.

01:09:31I know the gothic one.

01:09:32Ten styles is humanly impossible.

01:09:34Silence!

01:09:36Jude, do you accept?

01:09:39Jude, do you accept?

01:09:41Why wouldn't I?

01:09:42What?

01:09:42Did he really master ten?

01:09:44Well, I can't do it.

01:09:45I'm out.

01:09:46However, I refuse to believe he can do it.

01:09:49Nor do I.

01:09:50I also yield.

01:09:51So, all of you behind him.

01:09:53Master, I yield already.

01:09:55I don't know ten, let alone write them.

01:09:58Same.

01:09:58Count me out.

01:09:59The trial is meaningless anyway.

01:10:01It's tailored solely for him.

01:10:03This was never a scholarly contest.

01:10:05The tests they gave us were beyond any of us.

01:10:07We're just foil for him.

01:10:08Yes, exactly.

01:10:10This trial is completely meaningless.

01:10:12And now, you want us to write the sacred text in ten different styles?

01:10:16No human being can possibly know those ten styles and how to write all of them.

01:10:23Unless...

01:10:26Such exquisite brushstroke.

01:10:30His grip.

01:10:31The ink flow.

01:10:32Impossibly steady.

01:10:33He moves the brush like he has mastered it for decades.

01:10:37That is just impeccable.

01:10:39Told you so.

01:10:40You didn't believe.

01:10:41He's disgustingly skilled.

01:10:43Now, are you convinced yet?

01:10:45He writes like he is the master of the brush.

01:10:51Careful.

01:10:59The cursive script.

01:11:01He's using the hardest style.

01:11:02He even does the cursive.

01:11:04So messy.

01:11:05I can't read it like this.

01:11:06Philistine, this isn't messy.

01:11:08Can't you feel the flow of his writing?

01:11:10Indeed.

01:11:10Can you see how each character's pulse?

01:11:12As if the ink has a soul.

01:11:14Good.

01:11:15Such an excellent mastery.

01:11:16Such an excellent mastery.

01:11:18Such an excellent mastery.

01:11:24Be careful holding it.

01:11:25The ink's still wet.

01:11:28The italic script?

01:11:31The italic script?

01:11:33I told you.

01:11:34He knew that script.

01:11:35None of you believe me.

01:11:36This is the italic script.

01:11:38Each character breathes.

01:11:45The italic script.

01:11:46The italic script.

01:11:46Is he for real?

01:11:47Indeed.

01:11:48How does he know all of this?

01:11:51Prodigy.

01:11:53Absolute prodigy.

01:11:55Your mom once told me that even if they called you mute, she always saw the genius in you at

01:12:01an early age.

01:12:02I believe that too, but I lack the courage to speak up.

01:12:31The italic script.

01:12:36Even with all your words, you still look utterly helpless to me.

01:12:43Master! Disciple Hank!

01:12:46What script is this? Have you seen this?

01:12:48What's this? It's artistic, but what it is, I don't know.

01:12:51Did he invent that?

01:12:53Wait, it's... Carolingian Miniscule.

01:12:56What's that?

01:12:59This is Carolingian Miniscule. In Charlemagne's era.

01:13:03Thin yet full-bodied. He didn't just study it.

01:13:06He actually mastered it. You really are full of surprises.

01:13:22Enough with the writing.

01:13:25What? What?

01:13:27After Unchul's script and Carolingian Miniscule, I knew it.

01:13:30No one in this world can be a rival to you.

01:13:39There is no need to prove yourself to these plebeians.

01:13:45You're the champion!

01:13:47It's over just like that, champion?

01:13:50What?

01:13:51I have no arguments.

01:13:53You've earned this title!

01:13:56The champion is Jude Sterling of House Sterling.

01:14:04Wow, he actually won it!

01:14:06Our champion!

01:14:08Our family hasn't produced such genius in many decades.

01:14:13It's a title well earned!

01:14:15I never bow.

01:14:16Yet today, I yield to you completely.

01:14:19Congratulations!

01:14:20Congratulations!

01:14:21I fully yield to you, Jude.

01:14:23House Sterling.

01:14:29Tell me, does this level of glory suffice for you?

01:14:34Is this high enough?

01:14:35Or must I raise you even higher, pushing you behind every mortal limit?

01:14:40Something's off.

01:14:42What's happening to them?

01:14:48Ah, this way, please.

01:14:50Andy, this had better not be false intel.

01:14:53Of course.

01:14:54I'd never lie.

01:14:55At worst, he's a young genius.

01:14:57Geniuses are a dime a dozen.

01:14:59To us unworldly mystics, they are insects beneath our feet.

01:15:03Of course.

01:15:04Benjamin Sterling, answer me now.

01:15:07Was your House of Sterling elevated high enough today?

01:15:10Is this enough for you?

01:15:13He called his grandfather's name?

01:15:15This isn't right.

01:15:17What happened?

01:15:18Jude, stop!

01:15:19Shut up!

01:15:21Jude Sterling, don't get cocky just because you won.

01:15:24The award, it belonged to Arshan.

01:15:27I am asking you, was it enough?

01:15:30If you're satisfied, I've fulfilled my promise to you.

01:15:33Now it's your family's turn.

01:15:35Time to honor your deal.

01:15:41Kneel at my mother's grave in mourning robes.

01:15:44Admit you were wrong.

01:15:46Jude Sterling, I don't recall making such promises to anyone.

01:15:55Though I agreed with your condition, your mom was still just a woman, unworthy of my dignity.

01:16:01I am the patriarch, the face of the family, and my forehead has never touched dirt.

01:16:06So you intend to deny the oath you made?

01:16:09Jude, be reasonable.

01:16:12We belong to a noble family.

01:16:14Face matters more than promises.

01:16:16Remember that.

01:16:17So just accept the reward, and all our wealth will be transferred to you.

01:16:23Dad!

01:16:23If you won't give in, then forget it.

01:16:28Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

01:16:30Do you think I care about wealth?

01:16:32You must be kidding me.

01:16:34I don't care about your treasures.

01:16:35Those are nothing but dust to me.

01:16:37I've surpassed your petty realm entirely.

01:16:41Ha ha ha ha ha.

01:16:42What a very noble speech.

01:16:44I'm really touched.

01:16:58I, Southor, pay my respects to the Master of Lunamount and Head Disciple.

01:17:08I, Southor, pay respects to the Master of Lunamount and Head Disciple.

01:17:17Master of Lunamount.

01:17:19Lunamount, Envoy's, did it just show up here?

01:17:21The Master even came in person.

01:17:22That's their Master.

01:17:26The Master's here.

01:17:28Why aren't you kneeling?

01:17:29Do you all have a death wish?

01:17:31Even the Prince is kneeling to them.

01:17:33Get down, now!

01:17:35All hail Master of Lunamount.

01:17:39Just a normal young boy.

01:17:41Is this guy what they call a mystic?

01:17:44Barely a Divine Nexus tier.

01:17:46I don't feel any power coming from this boy.

01:17:49Either he's way stronger than me.

01:17:52I can't see through him.

01:17:54Or he's just a nobody.

01:17:56You!

01:17:57On your knees now!

01:18:02You!

01:18:03On your knees now!

01:18:05Who do you think you are?

01:18:07He's got a death wish!

01:18:08What a waste.

01:18:09Top of the world and dead the next.

01:18:11Kneel now.

01:18:12How dare you disrespect Lunamount!

01:18:13He's gonna get us killed this time!

01:18:16Do you even hear yourself, young man?

01:18:18I said, who do you think you are?

01:18:23I'm the Head Disciple of Lunamount.

01:18:26My name is Hank Kaltavian.

01:18:28Lunamount?

01:18:29Are they important?

01:18:31He's got a death wish!

01:18:33He's got a death wish!

01:18:34Lunamount is Solorane's protector.

01:18:36Every top cultivator in the Empire gathers there.

01:18:39We have 300 disciples!

01:18:40On your knees.

01:18:42Plead for the sake of your 300 disciples.

01:18:44Were it not for my mercy, you won't be here breathing.

01:18:48Do you even know what you're talking about?

01:18:50He just threatened to exterminate them.

01:18:53Is he out of his mind?

01:18:57Is he really a mystic?

01:18:59If he is, how strong must he be to talk like that?

01:19:03If not, is he just some reckless kid running his mouth?

01:19:06He doesn't even understand the weight of the words he's using.

01:19:10And now what?

01:19:11Am I about to get dragged into this mess, too?

01:19:14Shoot!

01:19:16Get on your knees and beg for forgiveness!

01:19:19Kneel down!

01:19:28He's an outcast from our family!

01:19:30Whatever he said has nothing to do with us!

01:19:32Nothing at all!

01:19:33Please have mercy!

01:19:34Please punish him, not us!

01:19:35He's not a sterling!

01:19:37He doesn't speak for us!

01:19:38We already cast him out a long time ago!

01:19:40Please don't drag us into this!

01:19:42I'm begging you!

01:19:43Am I still a sterling?

01:19:47Am I still a sterling?

01:19:48No!

01:19:49You never were!

01:19:50You're just a cast off!

01:19:52So am I abandoned!

01:19:54Master, he's not a sterling!

01:19:56Yeah!

01:19:57We already disowned him!

01:19:58We exiled him!

01:19:59It's true!

01:20:00Seven years ago!

01:20:01Master from Lunamount!

01:20:03He's the only crazy one in here!

01:20:05We have nothing to do with this!

01:20:06We're innocent!

01:20:07Kill only the guilty!

01:20:09Didn't I just make myself clear?

01:20:10I'm not a sterling!

01:20:12I am an Auron!

01:20:13Yet you insist that I'm a sterling!

01:20:15That your blood's in my veins!

01:20:17That it is my duty!

01:20:18To secure victory for you and elevate you to glory!

01:20:21Stop telling lies!

01:20:23When did I say that to you?

01:20:25You're never a sterling!

01:20:26You don't have our noble blood!

01:20:28That name was never yours!

01:20:30Yeah!

01:20:31Even you call yourself an Auron!

01:20:33You're never a sterling!

01:20:35Jude!

01:20:36Dad!

01:20:37What are you talking about?

01:20:39Dad!

01:20:40What are you talking about?

01:20:42Shut up!

01:20:45I just felt the baby move!

01:20:55I'm done with this!

01:20:57All your lives, you've drowned in vanity and greed!

01:20:59Too ashamed to even acknowledge your own blood!

01:21:02Seven years ago, when Jude was only three years old, all of you, you threw him out of the house!

01:21:09You said we only breed prodigies!

01:21:12That my mute child would shame us all!

01:21:15You're lying!

01:21:16Stop with the lies!

01:21:17He's only three years old, and you simply threw him out!

01:21:20You even exiled him with my wife!

01:21:23When I refused!

01:21:24You called me disloyal, but I said no!

01:21:27Then you called me the ungrateful son, clueless about the big picture!

01:21:31Well, screw that!

01:21:32You don't know what I've been through!

01:21:34None of you!

01:21:35My poor wife!

01:21:37She raised him alone!

01:21:39I wasn't even there!

01:21:40And when she died, I wasn't there for them either!

01:21:44I've been living with guilt, and it eats me up every day!

01:21:47He only wanted to bring Jude home, because the prince expects the perfect family!

01:21:52But I know that you're only using him!

01:21:56You're only using him!

01:21:58But me, I'll take it!

01:22:00You know why?

01:22:03I get to see my son again!

01:22:09Now I can proudly say, that he is my son again!

01:22:13All you wanted, was to parade his skills around!

01:22:17To drill into him!

01:22:18You're a sterling!

01:22:19Make us proud!

01:22:21And then what did you do?

01:22:22Lunamount shows up, Jude won't bow to them!

01:22:25And suddenly, he's no longer one of us?

01:22:28So which is it?

01:22:29Is he family or not?

01:22:31He's got no peace!

01:22:39First you cast him out, then sweet-talked him into coming back home, only to cut him loose again?

01:22:46That's just cruel and cold.

01:22:49I feel sorry for you, kid.

01:22:50After everything that's happened, a ten-year-old still managed to outshine the legends?

01:22:56Live or die today, kid.

01:22:58You're already my hero, Jude Sterling!

01:23:01He's wrong!

01:23:02He's not one of us!

01:23:04Not since I kicked him out!

01:23:05He's not one of us since seven years ago!

01:23:08Fine!

01:23:09Deny him!

01:23:11But today, I'm finally stepping up!

01:23:15I'm Jude's father!

01:23:17My name is Anthony Sterling!

01:23:21Ha ha ha ha ha!

01:23:23I understand it now, I get it.

01:23:26Hey, kid.

01:23:27I feel sorry for you.

01:23:29Their noble house is trash, but to disrespect us and mouthing off about us?

01:23:35Sympathy won't stop your death, ten years old or not?

01:23:38But today, you're going to meet your aunt, Andy!

01:23:44Yes, brother.

01:23:45Go.

01:23:46Make it quick for the boy.

01:23:48Yes.

01:23:50Sorry, kid.

01:23:51You're just ten years old and really talented.

01:23:54However, don't blame me for what comes next.

01:23:57After today, you'll be Dawnshire's greatest prodigy, with your name resounding throughout the entire empire.

01:24:03Just name your price!

01:24:04You?

01:24:05Move it.

01:24:07Jude.

01:24:10Move behind me.

01:24:11Don't play the hero.

01:24:14You did pretty good.

01:24:15I'll spare you.

01:24:16I'll only be using this finger.

01:24:19Now allow me to show you...

01:24:21how it ends you.

01:24:22You brat!

01:24:32Shadow Thornstrike?

01:24:37With just one finger!

01:24:39This can't be real!

01:24:40How is this possible?

01:24:41This can't be real!

01:24:42He's a mystic!

01:24:43By the grace of his holy light, I didn't kill him.

01:24:47Don't you worry.

01:24:48I simply guided him towards paradise.

01:24:57He has the petal trail.

01:24:59This is the legendary petal trail.

01:25:05Trinity Convergence.

01:25:08Trinity Convergence.

01:25:09He's a mystic!

01:25:13Trinity Convergence.

01:25:21By the grace of his holy light.

01:25:27Pantaforce Dominion!

01:25:30Save me! Save me Master! Help me!

01:25:33What is that?

01:25:33Pantaforce Dominion! They actually, they actually exist!

01:25:37What is that?

01:25:37I'm facing a true Master!

01:25:39Save you? How can he save you? He can't even save himself!

01:25:44Mercy Master! Please spare us!

01:25:48To witness an immortal Mastering Pantaforce Dominion in my lifetime!

01:25:53I can die happy! I have no regrets!

01:26:00Please, please, please, take me with you! I'll devote my life to you!

01:26:06Please accept me, Trinity Convergence!

01:26:09That's the very pinnacle that I'm dreaming of!

01:26:12If I could even get a glimpse of that realm, I promise that I will serve only you forever!

01:26:19Never! I'm just a Baron! Take me as your disciple!

01:26:23You want to learn from me? You?

01:26:26No way!

01:26:30I'm not worthy enough!

01:26:33I'm your uncle, Jude!

01:26:34I'm your aunt!

01:26:35I'm your grandfather! I was wrong! Come home with us!

01:26:39What are you waiting for?

01:26:41Father, let's go!

01:26:45What did you say?

01:26:46Father, let's go!

01:26:47Father, let's go!

01:27:03God, let's watch it!

01:27:04Oh!

01:27:06Ah...

01:27:11June!

01:27:16I've failed you!

01:27:20I hope you can still forgive me!

01:27:26fulfill you!

01:27:26You know...

01:27:28how old I were for you!

01:27:29We share the same blood, you know?

01:27:32Like it or not, you're still a sterling!

01:27:36Cousin! Wait for me!

01:27:38I'll go with you!

01:27:53Where is it? Where's my mom's grave?

01:28:02Shut it! She was just your aunt! I'm your real mother!

01:28:07She raised me since childhood, as if I was her own!

01:28:10Besides, in my heart, she's always been my mom!

01:28:13If only I could do something, I would let Grandpa kick her out!

01:28:16You dragged me into this!

01:28:18Stop speaking nonsense! Your father orchestrated it because of the inheritance!

01:28:21I was only fooled by him!

01:28:23Stop lying, Dad!

01:28:24Lori was the daughter-in-law I always wanted!

01:28:27When she passed, I failed to mourn for her!

01:28:29That shaman deserves to be called my mom!

01:28:31Where in the world can we find her tomb?

01:28:33Will we ever find it?

01:28:35Our dear patriarch, Jude, won't even tell us where it is!

01:28:38We even came here to bow!

01:28:40But he says we're all unworthy!

01:28:42Unworthy or not, we must still bow in front of her grave!

01:28:46Three days with no leads!

01:28:48We must find her grave!

01:28:50I wrote 10,000 words of apology!

01:28:52I just want to say in front of her grave!

01:28:54That we were wrong!

01:28:56That we were truly blind!

01:29:09What if we never find it?

01:29:10What if we fail to apologize?

01:29:12Jude will never ever forgive me then!

01:29:14You've all ruined my life!

01:29:16Can't even find a simple grave!

01:29:18What are you for?

01:29:19My future is rotting because of you!

01:29:24Mom, where can we find you?

01:29:26We were blind!

01:29:27We were arrogant fools!

01:29:29Don't warn you, Lori!

01:29:30We were blind!

01:29:32We were arrogant fools!

01:29:33No!

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