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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 I'm 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 you. Vermin's 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.
00:01:46My 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.
00:02:16Come.
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. 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 his holy light, mortals can never see.
00:02:49This is the path of solitude. If no divine hand guides me, then I shall guide myself.
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.
00:03:30God.
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 am here to make things right.
00:03:46You will grovel before her tomb. Mark my words.
00:04:05Hey! Did 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?
00:04:16I wonder what god you all worked up.
00:04:18Jude Sterling, how have you been all these years?
00:04:21Save your breath, Grandpa. 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.
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,
00:04:44it 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.
00:05:06Yet 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!
00:05:34Jude, kneel and show your gratitude.
00:05:38Wait, there's no need for that.
00:05:40And it is, after all, the right thing to do.
00:05:50All these years, you kept me like a dog.
00:05:52And 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!
00:06:06How 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
00:06:17is 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.
00:06:23I 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.
00:06:40What?
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
00:06:57and 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?
00:07:11Take 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...
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.
00:07:39At the prince's upcoming banquet.
00:07:42Every 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?
00:08:02Keep your mouth shut.
00:08:06I am well aware that you were raised without any sense of culture or education.
00:08:11That 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.
00:08:32I 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.
00:09:21Ugh.
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 warhorse.
00:09:35Yet they dare to.
00:09:41Mock its radiance.
00:09:57Why 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.
00:10:14As 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 prince's treasured fragment.
00:10:32Charlemagne's surviving work.
00:10:34He only gave us three days.
00:10:35Observe it carefully.
00:10:36Or our relatives will take it.
00:10:38Mother, 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 it's...
00:10:49How dare you take this?
00:10:50The 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.
00:11:04Benjamin, how much did you memorize?
00:11:11Carolingian minuscule.
00:11:13But 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.
00:11:46Behold, 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?
00:12:02It'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.
00:13:06You've got to be kidding me.
00:13:09Had I not been bound by my oath, a solemn vow of silence,
00:13:13I would have flayed them alive with my words.
00:13:18Mrs. 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.
00:13:26Please 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.
00:13:46He'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 to strip away the layers of mortal vanity, to see the world
00:14:14as it truly is, and 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, and it's definitely coming somewhere near.
00:14:34I can feel that hunger.
00:14:36Like a black hole, his cultivation is draining every ounce of life from the whole surrounding
00:14:41region.
00:14:42I was fortunate to withdraw my energy in time, or the devouring force would have cleaned
00:14:47me.
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 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 or 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?
00:15:37What kind of being, what kind of power could devour the energy of an entire city with such
00:15:43force?
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 power such as his.
00:16:00A dukedom would be a mere trifle, a petty price to pay.
00:16:03If it means...
00:16:05I could stand beside true power.
00:16:11I am almost there.
00:16:13Soon enough, my old power will ignite!
00:16:26This boy is plain looking and mute.
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.
00:17:54Even 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 Soloraine'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 by the time I was three.
00:18:27Lines flow free, no rigid rows.
00:18:29Grace found in chaos, bold strokes, tans.
00:18:31The Italic's crypt?
00:18:33You already know that?
00:18:34Gothic's crypt is neat.
00:18:35Cursive is wild.
00:18:36But Italic's crypt?
00:18:37It's perfect balance.
00:18:38Controlled yet elegant.
00:18:39To truly reach the mastery of this craft, one must first conquer both gothic and cursive styles.
00:18:45Yet somehow, it'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.
00:19:04But 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,
00:19:20Which Roman general boldly crossed the Rubicon, declaring,
00:19:23The tie is cast.
00:19:24Do you know that?
00:19:26Now tell me,
00:19:27Against whom did he wage this great civil war?
00:19:31Julius.
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 Caitlyn'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 coral mass-
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.
00:20:31The greatest warrior.
00:20:32He chose pride over war.
00:20:34Who leads Aeneas through the Elderworld?
00:20:40The Sibyl of Culean.
00:20:46What you've done goes well beyond the limits of the syllabus.
00:20:49This 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.
00:21:23Divine 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 Prince's 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.
00:21:49The 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.
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.
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.
00:23:27That recluse again.
00:23:29He resumes his cultivation.
00:23:32I don't know why, but I've been getting this feeling.
00:23:36What is it?
00:23:36I 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 crowned.
00:24:14My breakthrough's done.
00:24:16I've transcended.
00:24:17Trinity conversions achieved at age 10.
00:24:19I've matched my past life's peak.
00:24:21I read the celestial signs that the hollow friar 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.
00:24:40This 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.
00:24:50Besides, he's been raised in the countryside, he lacks all cultured grace, nobles always judge first by one's refinement and
00:24:57wit.
00:24:57He goes, and that's why I'm a bunt, grandpa!
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. Divine wisdom met my eyes today. You absolutely have to
00:25:11attend the Prince's Feast tomorrow!
00:25:14This time, perhaps Jude may astonish all the noble guests, the entire Sturly clan, and even the Prince.
00:25:23Move it, sir! Hurry! Why do you walk so slowly?
00:25:28Hurry, Jude!
00:25:37Alright, everyone's here. Let's go to the Princess Manor.
00:25:47Sean, all literary elites will attend the Prince's birthday today. Ten years of effort has led you to this moment.
00:25:53It's been far too long. It has finally come!
00:25:56All noble houses will assemble. I expect you to completely stun every single one of them in the scholarly duel.
00:26:01Besides, Mr. Clay is your former mentor. I'm very sure that he will back you up during the duel.
00:26:06Your success in that duel will shine like a favorable light on Mr. Clay, in front of the royalty!
00:26:15Jude, today's feast is merely a ceremony. What 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 Stirling family.
00:26:34But you are still the Stirling heir's apparent. Your uncle fears your claim.
00:26:38Once Sean gets the position, he'll exile you for sure. Unless... the Prince acknowledges you.
00:26:44However, that won't happen. I can't bear the thought of seeing you. Be exiled once more, Jude.
00:26:51For many years, I've prepared for this moment. Just heed me this once.
00:26:58Starting now, humble yourself. Trail Sean like a servant and remember your place.
00:27:04Today he'll be meeting literary giants. Perhaps you'll even have an audience with the Prince today.
00:27:09Stay close to him. You'll at least get recognized.
00:27:13What's with that smirk?
00:27:17I, Jude Stirling, will bow to no man.
00:27:21Must you always defy me?
00:27:24I, Jude Stirling, will bow to no man.
00:27:28You can speak now!
00:27:31You're not a mute!
00:27:32Indeed, I never was.
00:27:42What do you want from us?
00:27:46Oh well. You'll know soon enough.
00:27:51Oh, nice to see everybody here.
00:27:54I believe he's here.
00:27:56I don't deserve to be here.
00:28:04Mr. Reeves, thank you for coming. And this must be...
00:28:07He's the Literary Comet, Philip Reeves.
00:28:11Everyone speaks of you. A true prodigy in literature since your teens. This way, please.
00:28:17So what you're saying is, the Stirling's heir, a mute kid, wields diverse script styles, and by ten has already
00:28:23mastered all the classical works and even outdone you?
00:28:26Huh, that's impossible! Ten years old? He couldn't have mastered that unless...
00:28:32He started studying while still in the womb.
00:28:35Or this hearsay. I'd dismiss it.
00:28:40Honestly, it's a shame that the child cannot speak.
00:28:44Huh?
00:28:44From the Dawnshire Reeves, their lord and rising star, Philip Reeves, here to offer their eternal blessings.
00:28:50Philip Reeves? That reclusive prodigy grazes us.
00:28:53He may soon stand among Solorin'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. Bearing of a classical scholar.
00:29:14The House of Stirling has arrived. Coming to wish the Prince enduring prosperity and honor.
00:29:20They're finally here. Come, let's go. Let's go greet the Stirling family together.
00:29:24I'll be the one to judge myself what sort of prodigy he truly is.
00:29:28What's so special about the Stirlings? Why would the great scholars greet them?
00:29:32Surely they're not going there to greet that Sean Stirling. He's a complete imbecile.
00:29:35I wonder who. They have no one else but Sean. And he's totally useless.
00:29:40Mr. Stirling, it's been too long.
00:29:41Finally. 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 Solorin with this divine presence.
00:29:52I told you, Jude. Your name will carry like a mighty roar throughout of Solorin. So what if you're mute?
00:29:59Where's Anthony? What's taking so long?
00:30:01No idea. No matter. Let's go in.
00:30:05Huh?
00:30:08My reputation truly carries this much weight now. The three literary giants together with these powerful high lords. They're all
00:30:15here just for me.
00:30:16I raised a great son. Only the prince has yet to arrive.
00:30:22Sir Jensen. I have this strange feeling.
00:30:26Me too, your highness.
00:30:28He's getting close.
00:30:30I can sense it. That powerful presence is nearing.
00:30:35It's getting closer by the second.
00:30:37Prince Southor, Mr. Jensen.
00:30:39Where is everyone?
00:30:40The Stirlings are here. Mr. Clay and the other masters went to welcome them. Even the others have followed.
00:30:45The Stirlings?
00:30:49In that case, we shouldn't miss this.
00:30:58Mr. Clay, Mr. Barrett, Mr. Turner, you honor me too much. You flatter me.
00:31:08What's going on?
00:31:09Dad, who was that?
00:31:13There he is.
00:31:19That's Jude Sterling. He has the dignity of a true gentleman.
00:31:26It's rare for a kid in these times.
00:31:29But wait, who is Jude? Who is he?
00:31:31They say they cast him out as a child.
00:31:33But that brat has never spoken a word.
00:31:36Seb?
00:31:37Is Turling mute here?
00:31:38Jude's Turlings here?
00:31:40They'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. Hail to Prince Southor!
00:31:51May your highness reign with greatness for millennia!
00:31:55Hail to Prince Southor!
00:31:56May your highness reign with greatness for millennia!
00:32:00Hail to Prince Southor!
00:32:03Hail to Prince Southor!
00:32:06Hey Jude! On your knees! The prince demands respect!
00:32:10Kneel? The one who should kneel is him!
00:32:16Jude! What are you doing? Stop it! On your knees!
00:32:21This is bad! This is treason!
00:32:23Is he trying to get us all killed?
00:32:40Are 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!
00:32:52Impossible! The 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! We renounced him years ago!
00:33:01He's not our kin! We're not related!
00:33:06Step back!
00:33:08Bud! Your highness!
00:33:09Step back! As you wish!
00:33:14He never holds back!
00:33:16Rise now! All of you!
00:33:18Thank you, your highness!
00:33:19Mr. Jensen and I heard that Mr. Clay brought everyone out here to greet you personally once you arrive.
00:33:26So we thought we had to see what the commotion is all about.
00:33:30There is no need for formalities.
00:33:32Frankly speaking, the only reason I came here was for him.
00:33:36Oh? And what is so special about this young man?
00:33:39The boy commands the brush like an immortal master. Every technique, aged to perfection.
00:33:44He moves with the grace of masters.
00:33:48A ten-year-old boy? Like an immortal? Mr. Clay, your arithmetic is failing you now!
00:33:55Not just that. He's also astonishingly learned a walking library!
00:33:59A walking library?
00:34:02Mr. Clay, age must have dulled your mind!
00:34:05Are you seriously claiming that a child's babble counts as philosophy now?
00:34:09Maybe next time you'll claim that he invented writing!
00:34:13He's gone crazy!
00:34:17Mr. Clay, age must have dulled 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, he alone possesses the greatest literary genius like a demon!
00:34:35Mr. Clay, I know that you wish to impress the prince today, but this has gone from ambition to outright
00:34:40madness!
00:34:41Don't you think so, huh?
00:34:42Silence!
00:34:42Yes, master.
00:34:46Benjamin, Mr. Clay claims that your grandson is exceptional.
00:34:50Is this all true?
00:34:52No.
00:34:53Careful, your highness!
00:34:54It's clear that Brad is putting on an act!
00:34:56Mr. Clay must have been tricked by him!
00:34:58John, shut up!
00:35:00I'm ashamed to be your teacher!
00:35:01You're blind not to see his brilliance!
00:35:03Master!
00:35:03Silence!
00:35:04If you had even a tenth of Jude's talent, he'd dominate the literary world!
00:35:08What?
00:35:10A tenth of his talent?
00:35:11Mr. Clay's gone mad!
00:35:13He lost his senses!
00:35:14Hahaha!
00:35:15How could he even compare that backwater brat to my son?
00:35:19Hahaha!
00:35:20All talk and no proof!
00:35:22Well then, let the literary duels decide.
00:35:24Since Mr. Clay speaks so highly of your abilities, why don't you fight for your family's honor, Jude Sterling?
00:35:32Represent the House of Sterling?
00:35:34What makes them worthy 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 of our generation!
00:35:46I've prepared for this contest for 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!
00:35:58John!
00:36:01Mr. Clay has spoken!
00:36:03You're not even one 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 that Jude can redefine what genius truly means!
00:36:21He'll show everyone-
00:36:22You're just bluffing!
00:36:23What redefine?
00:36:24Ridiculous!
00:36:25They'll just embarrass themselves!
00:36:27Hahaha!
00:36:27I haven't agreed to anything!
00:36:30Please, Jude!
00:36:31Will you just do as you're cold?
00:36:36Hahaha!
00:36:38Good!
00:36:39There is just one last thing I want to know!
00:36:42Everyone knows that you are a mute!
00:36:44So why is it...
00:36:45That you can...
00:36:46All of a sudden...
00:36:48Speak now!
00:36:49Tell me!
00:36:49How come you suddenly changed?
00:36:55If you mess this up, that'll be considered as treason!
00:37:04Hmph...
00:37:04It just...
00:37:05Happened suddenly...
00:37:09How 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 even lacks basic manners!
00:37:19Who would dare complain for royalty?
00:37:20Take care of snow matters at all!
00:37:22That's because he was raised in the village!
00:37:23He's putting you thrown to the mountains!
00:37:25This is embarrassing!
00:37:27Alright, that's enough!
00:37:29Everyone...
00:37:29Let's head to the hall!
00:37:36Everyone...
00:37:36Let's head to the hall!
00:37:44Nobody else has recognized it yet...
00:37:46But I recognized your talent from the moment we met the other night!
00:37:51We owe you and your mother for what both of you endured!
00:37:54But now I need to rely on you!
00:37:57The Prince has kept our family at a distance for years!
00:38:00We need to regain his attention!
00:38:02But I'm not a Sterling!
00:38:04Why do you think I would help you?
00:38:05Your last name's Sterling!
00:38:07Why?
00:38:07If it's about the name...
00:38:08Then...
00:38:09I'd be happy to change it now!
00:38:11Call me...
00:38:12Oren!
00:38:27I am begging you...
00:38:30In one condition...
00:38:32Just name it...
00:38:34Mom and I suffered out there... for so many years!
00:38:37I made it through!
00:38:38But she...
00:38:39She endured endless suffering...
00:38:41Until it killed her!
00:38:42I didn't come back to join your Sterling family!
00:38:45I'm here...
00:38:46To demand justice for 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...
00:38:57And even down to 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...
00:39:07And foolish you all were!
00:39:08What the hell are 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!
00:39:15Both of you!
00:39:23Alright...
00:39:23If you win...
00:39:25I'll do what you want me to do...
00:39:27I'll march every last Sterling to your mom's grave...
00:39:30We will all show our respect...
00:39:32And admit...
00:39:33That we were fools to throw you out!
00:39:36Dad!
00:39:37Grandpa!
00:39:47I might not belong to this world...
00:39:50But...
00:39:51From the moment I came here...
00:39:52I saw you as my mother...
00:39:54Seven years ago...
00:39:55They threw you out of the family...
00:39:57Just because they came out mute...
00:39:58Stop being lazy and get this mess cleaned up!
00:40:00I'm sorry sir!
00:40:01I made extra 50 bucks today!
00:40:03You wanted the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, right?
00:40:05I'm still a thousand short...
00:40:06But Mama will get it for you soon!
00:40:08Today...
00:40:08I'll crush the Sterling family...
00:40:10And I'll make sure that by tomorrow...
00:40:12Their whole Sterling clan...
00:40:14Will kneel before your grave and 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...
00:40:30Mom is sick...
00:40:30She doesn't have much time left...
00:40:32I've never called you dad before...
00:40:34Dad...
00:40:35Could you come see her?
00:40:47I'm so sorry...
00:40:49I...
00:40:50I won't be here anymore...
00:40:52To see you sore...
00:40:54You're just 10 years old...
00:40:56Just when you needed me most...
00:40:58I...
00:41:00I...
00:41:14Mom...
00:41:14Forgive me...
00:41:15I'm not mute...
00:41:16I'm sorry...
00:41:17I just wish you could've heard my voice...
00:41:19They want me back...
00:41:21Therefore...
00:41:21I'm going...
00:41:22They threw you out just like a piece of trash...
00:41:25With no name and no rights...
00:41:28I'll promise that I'll make them pay...
00:41:30Every last Sterling...
00:41:32Will have to kneel in mourning clothes in front of your grave...
00:41:36I'll force them...
00:41:36Until they scream at themselves that they were fools...
00:41:40That they've wronged you...
00:41:42This is madness!
00:41:43Grandpa...
00:41:44Why the hell is he taking my spot?
00:41:45This was our last shot to prove ourselves...
00:41:48And you just handed it to him!
00:41:52Remember this day...
00:41:53Because of my presence...
00:41:54Today...
00:41:55Will become the most glorious day ever recorded in your family's history...
00:42:01So watch carefully and see for yourself...
00:42:03How I...
00:42:04Jude Sterling...
00:42:05Will elevate your status so far beyond anything you could ever imagine in your life...
00:42:10Jude...
00:42:11What are you saying?
00:42:12If your entire family...
00:42:13Failed to keep the promises you gave me...
00:42:15Then keep your eyes wide open and watch...
00:42:17How I...
00:42:18Jude Sterling...
00:42:19Will personally bury...
00:42:21Every one of you in the deepest...
00:42:22Darkest...
00:42:23Pits of damnation!
00:42:24How dare you!
00:42:25Shut up!
00:42:26Jude Sterling!
00:42:26You got a death wish?
00:42:27Jude!
00:42:30Heaven or hell...
00:42:31Now where destiny hangs in the balance...
00:42:33We'll see how a 10 year old whelp...
00:42:36Can bring us glory in a day...
00:42:38To elevate this family...
00:42:39Or crush us into the darkest depths of damnation!
00:42:43Grandpa!
00:42:43Let's go! Quickly!
00:42:45If destiny grants us a prodigy...
00:42:48I promise to kneel at her grave...
00:42:49Dad!
00:42:50Have you really lost your mind?
00:42:51Dad!
00:42:51You're the sterling patriarch!
00:42:53Since when do you bow down to your son'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 if I'm the patriarch!
00:43:05Did you feel that?
00:43:06When he moved towards 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 rumbled and stirred last night...
00:43:17I knew that it came from the sterlings...
00:43:19But...
00:43:20I have never imagined...
00:43:22What do we do now?
00:43:23He's really here...
00:43:24But I am too scared to call him...
00:43:26Sky's here...
00:43:27But what if...
00:43:28We are both mistaken...
00:43:29The kid is still too young...
00:43:31To have that power...
00:43:32Attend your feast...
00:43:33And you?
00:43:33I'll be calling the masters...
00:43:35I'll rally them here...
00:43:36I'm out of my depth...
00:43:37Let the masters judge him...
00:43:39To see if he's the real immortal...
00:43:40And if he is?
00:43:42We'll bow to him...
00:43:43Huh?
00:43:45Not everyone...
00:43:46Could have the chance of meeting him...
00:43:47If he weren't a kid...
00:43:48I'd call him dad...
00:43:49You should too if I were you...
00:43:51What?
00:44:11Dawnshire breed scholars...
00:44:13Half of Soloran's greatest literary legends...
00:44:16Were born and raised under our very skies...
00:44:18And as your Prince Southor...
00:44:20I cherish each and every house's cultural legacy...
00:44:23And today...
00:44:24The eight great families...
00:44:26Stand firmly rooted in long and profound traditions...
00:44:28Of learning and intellect...
00:44:30Every four years...
00:44:31We assemble in the solemn tradition...
00:44:33For the Battle of Wits...
00:44:35A gathering meant to inspire...
00:44:37The younger generations...
00:44:38To achieve the highest standards...
00:44:40Of cultural excellence...
00:44:41Here today...
00:44:43In my 80th birthday banquet...
00:44:45Love life...
00:44:46And battle of fortune...
00:44:47To you, Prince Southor...
00:44:49May you prosper through the ages...
00:44:51Love you, Prince Southor...
00:44:54What an honor...
00:44:56To have my birthday celebration...
00:44:58Coincide with the quadrennial battle of wits...
00:45:00And today...
00:45:01We're graced by three literary giants...
00:45:04First to be honored...
00:45:05Is Henry Clay...
00:45:06Of the Calligraphy Society...
00:45:08A master...
00:45:09Whose brush word breathes vitality into paper...
00:45:12Each stroke unfolding stories of the human soul...
00:45:15Portraying emotions and truths...
00:45:17That span the ages...
00:45:18Next...
00:45:19Is Chester Barrett...
00:45:20At 20...
00:45:21He composed The Untrammeled...
00:45:23A work so profound and stirring...
00:45:25That it is said to break hearts across the realms...
00:45:28Leaving readers breathless with 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 to emperors themselves...
00:45:40Distilling the wisdom of millennia...
00:45:42Into insights that shaped the realm...
00:45:43This gatherer's prestige is really unmatched...
00:45:46We have half of Soloran's intellectual elite...
00:45:48They're all here...
00:45:49To be recognized here would make one's reputation...
00:45:51Today...
00:45:52I will be hosting the Battle of Wit...
00:45:54With the three masters as our judges...
00:45:56In the previous contests we held...
00:45:59We offered modest prizes...
00:46:00Just a billion or two...
00:46:02But today happens to be my birthday...
00:46:04Therefore...
00:46:05The rewards must match the occasion...
00:46:09Whoever wins first place in this intellectual duel...
00:46:13Gets five billion in cash...
00:46:15Five billion...
00:46:16Five billion...
00:46:18Five billion...
00:46:20Five billion...
00:46:20Five billion...
00:46:20Five billion...
00:46:21This is unreal...
00:46:22You must win...
00:46:23The prize is five billion...
00:46:24Mm...
00:46:25That's more liquid wealth than the entire family ever has...
00:46:27But that bastard stole Soloran's place...
00:46:30Now he's flaunting his wealth...
00:46:32Truly a prodigy...
00:46:33He is a ten-year-old...
00:46:34The proper composure of an emperor...
00:46:37And that is not all...
00:46:38Should you emerge victorious today...
00:46:41I will personally petition the throne to crown your house...
00:46:44With the title of...
00:46:48Dawnshire's Paramount Bloodline...
00:46:51Paramount Bloodline...
00:46:52Paramount Bloodline by Imperial mandate...
00:46:54Total dominance over the Dawnshire's nobility...
00:46:56No Dawnshire houses ever claim this title...
00:46:59I wonder who will get it this 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...
00:47:09Hm...
00:47:11Except...
00:47:11Maybe him...
00:47:15The Paramount Bloodline?
00:47:17Isn't this the very thing they were desperately craving?
00:47:20Yet this honor...
00:47:21Forces even the noble to drag themselves through hell for the name...
00:47:24With one calculated move...
00:47:26They'd rocket to 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 come forward...
00:47:46Keith Wilkins of House Wilkins...
00:47:48Philip Reeves of House Reeves...
00:47:49Owen Hayes of House Hayes...
00:47:51Ethan Spencer of House Spencer...
00:47:53Morgan Sink of House Sink...
00:47:54Caleb Seller of House Zeller...
00:47:56Caleb Seller of House Zeller...
00:47:59Jude Sterling...
00:48:00Of House Sterling...
00:48:03Alright...
00:48:04Let the battle begin...
00:48:05And may each contender step forward...
00:48:07This battle tests three essential skills...
00:48:10First...
00:48:11Intellect...
00:48:12Second...
00:48:12Erudition...
00:48:13And third...
00:48:16Calligraphy...
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 to 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 except 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 through them...
00:48:52I can only imagine...
00:48:53How panicked the others might 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 of your knowledge...
00:49:05The masters will recite a classic...
00:49:07And the challenge is for you to name its source...
00:49:09Its history...
00:49:10As well as the exact page where it is from...
00:49:13Huh?
00:49:13I honestly thought the noble exams...
00:49:16Would be nothing more than child's play...
00:49:18But these are harsh rules...
00:49:20How thrilling...
00:49:21Truly...
00:49:22Hold on...
00:49:22So you're saying...
00:49:23You expect us to know its history...
00:49:25And the exact page where 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 is hard enough...
00:49:35Even for most scholars...
00:49:36And now you're even demanding them to know the page numbers?
00:49:39Nobody can answer that!
00:49:40At 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 isn'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...
00:50:10This year's contest includes none other...
00:50:12Than Jude Sterling!
00:50:13Him?
00:50:14Huh?
00:50:15Because of him?
00:50:16These impossible standards are tailored for him?
00:50:18What makes him so special?
00:50:19Can he actually do this?
00:50:20So this...
00:50:21Is supposed to be my stage?
00:50:23Is his mastery truly so outstanding...
00:50:26Just like they say?
00:50:27Round three!
00:50:28Calligraphy!
00:50:29This time it's ten distinct styles!
00:50:31Master more styles!
00:50:32Execute them well!
00:50:33And you win!
00:50:34What is wrong with you?
00:50:36You need three lifetimes to learn all of that!
00:50:38You need ten years to master just one style...
00:50:40But ten styles?
00:50:41They don't want anyone to win!
00:50:43Prince Souththor never really meant to pay that five billion to anybody!
00:50:46No one can pass this battle!
00:50:48Glad I'm not the one humiliated!
00:50:49At least Jude volunteered to 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 at a time?
00:50:58It's impossible!
00:50:59No mortal has 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!
00:51:23Alright!
00:51:24Here's your first challenge!
00:51:26Today, we honor the birthday of Prince Souththor!
00:51:29So my first couplet shall be for longevity!
00:51:32Oh no!
00:51:33Not just a couplet!
00:51:35But a birthday couplet!
00:51:36First line!
00:51:37Eagle brings blessings!
00:51:39By emerald streams!
00:51:41Excellent!
00:51:43Well played, Master Barret!
00:51:45The outstanding young elites before us!
00:51:47Are they not the same eagles Mr. Barret spoke of?
00:51:53The second line should mirror the imagery and tone and 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!
00:52:08Why is everybody quiet?
00:52:10None of you knows?
00:52:11I know that 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!
00:52:28Bold talk from someone who can't spell doom!
00:52:30Dude Sterling, right?
00:52:31You didn't catch the full depth behind his couplet!
00:52:34Listen carefully!
00:52:35It's not just about birthday celebrations!
00:52:37It's all about us gift bearers!
00:52:39We're the eagles!
00:52:40And other than that, you also have to know that-
00:52:42Griffin grants fortune through 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, but Jude Sterling made Prince Southor the Griffin!
00:52:55That is brilliant!
00:52:56That is the right answer!
00:52:58Indeed, you're correct!
00:53:00By emerald streams, two through ancient oaks, Eagle brings blessings to Griffin grants fortune!
00:53:08Excellent!
00:53:09He's gifted!
00:53:10He's a genius!
00:53:12Perfect couplet!
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, yet 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, he showered you with praise!
00:53:30Such overflowing talent!
00:53:32We doubted that in the beginning!
00:53:34But now, I can finally see why!
00:53:37Then I'll give the first line!
00:53:39Do you think you can complete it, young man?
00:53:41Of course!
00:53:42Why wouldn't I?
00:53:45Our Prince Southor 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 alright?
00:53:56Go ahead, Mr. Turner!
00:53:57Good!
00:53:58Jude Sterling, listen very carefully!
00:54:01Just wait a minute!
00:54:02Mr. Turner, since 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!
00:54:10Huh!
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, but he somehow is?
00:54:17Exactly!
00:54:18Mr. Turner, do you really think the 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, as Silver Crescent's cast gentle shimmering glow!
00:54:36This is even more difficult!
00:54:38It sounds simple, but it's deeper.
00:54:41It's a numerical couplet.
00:54:42You must match both the theme as 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, he may have gotten us this time, but that doesn't mean that he won this battle!
00:54:56Yeah!
00:54:56That's true!
00:54:57This one's trickier than the last!
00:54:59I agree!
00:54:59I don't like cutting in, but I've already given you ten full breaths to think.
00:55:04If you still can't figure out the answer, I will take my chance, for I… already know what it is!
00:55:11You know the answer?
00:55:12Already?!
00:55:14Then please go ahead!
00:55:16As Silver Crescent, cast gentle shimmering glow, twice Harvest Moon's turn…
00:55:26My answer is…
00:55:28With Gilded Autumn's show, double the Sage's prime!
00:55:33Very well!
00:55:34That's the one!
00:55:36Seriously?!
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…
00:55:42Very good!
00:55:44That's a perfect match!
00:55:46Harvest Moon's the Sage's prime!
00:55:49Crescent's glow to Autumn's show!
00:55:50That's flawless!
00:55:52A perfect match!
00:55:58My turn!
00:56:00Listen Jude, ever since I left, I've been going on this problem and 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?
00:56:17Very 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!
00:56:33So 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, hundreds of bricks!
00:56:48How about it?
00:56:50What do you think of this one?
00:56:52I'll give you…
00:56:53Five minutes to think about it!
00:56:55You have to…
00:56:56Four bridges passed.
00:56:57Three souls over.
00:56:58One 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!
00:57:04Hiccup!
00:57:04He's a freak!
00:57:05A total freak!
00:57:07Wow…
00:57:07I'm still trying to make sense of the first line, and he's already finished answering?
00:57:12See it now?
00:57:13The sterling bloodline is legendary!
00:57:15You're even more brilliant than I ever imagined!
00:57:19Here goes!
00:57:20Three 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 up the questions now!
00:57:55You better prepare for linguistic acrobatics!
00:57:59Listen 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!
00:58:06But…
00:58:07What?
00:58:08Even a sage would struggle with that!
00:58:10You're a dictionary demon!
00:58:12That's witchcraft!
00:58:13Alright, 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…
00:58:21That 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 pranked!
00:58:39Now they'll hit him with the impossible one to answer!
00:58:43It's true!
00:58:44Jude answered 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!
00:58:55What would be the question?
00:58:56I have no idea!
00:58:57That 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!
00:59:12The arrogance in this kid!
00:59:13How 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, the 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, as 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!
00:59:51Lotus leaf, lilac wilt, 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?
01:00:04Hmm...
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?
01:00:13You?
01:00:14Keith!
01:00:15Be quiet!
01:00:15This challenge is beyond you!
01:00:17Dad!
01:00:18Must 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 this stage long enough, yet you're being so quiet now!
01:00:28Finally, it's now my turn to shine and earn the crown!
01:00:31Alright!
01:00:32Let's hear it then!
01:00:33Lotus leaf, lilac wilt, 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, granite 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!
01:00:56Remove this simpleton out of here!
01:01:00Throw him out!
01:01:01Mr. Barrett!
01:01:01Green hills to lotus leaf, the hills on their side is springs!
01:01:04My logic stands!
01:01:05Heh!
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, and it captures the cliff's menace!
01:01:18Just stop it, Wilkins!
01:01:19Lotus leaf, lilac wilt, lake lichen!
01:01:21Think about these words carefully!
01:01:24They'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, and yet you strut like you won!
01:01:51You made things difficult!
01:01:52Lotus leaf, lilac wilt, lake lichen, all starts with L!
01:01:55The art is in the sound!
01:01:57Exactly!
01:01:58Oh god!
01:01:59How did I miss that?
01:02:01Guards!
01:02:01Remove this jester from this hall now!
01:02:05I'm sorry!
01:02:06I'm begging you!
01:02:07I am ready to answer!
01:02:08Huh?
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 rush, red rose hip!
01:02:24He got it!
01:02:25A true marvel!
01:02:26The unsolvable line!
01:02:28He 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!
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!
01:02:51I crafted five answers!
01:02:52What?!
01:02:52Five?!
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!
01:03:01How dare you?!
01:03:02What five?!
01:03:05Lotus leaf, lilac lilt, late lichen!
01:03:07The first answer that I gave you is...
01:03:10Rose root, reed rush, red rose hip!
01:03:13As for the second answer...
01:03:15Moss mound, maple mist, misty meadow!
01:03:18That fits!
01:03:19He's right!
01:03:21And for the third answer...
01:03:24Willow wood, white wood, wild wheat!
01:03:27The fourth answer will be...
01:03:29Bay beach, broad banks, briny pillows!
01:03:32There's no way!
01:03:33And lastly, the fifth...
01:03:36Brookbend, bayou branch, blue brine!
01:03:39Woah!
01:03:39That's unbelievable!
01:03:41Five answers!
01:03:41Five answers!
01:03:42I can't believe it!
01:03:43What about it?
01:03:45Please take me!
01:03:47I want to learn from you!
01:03:49You wanna 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. Barret's bowing to him!
01:03:59You really wanna learn from me?
01:04:03Right now...
01:04:03You still...
01:04:05Don't qualify!
01:04:06Huh?
01:04:07What did you say?
01:04:07That's way too cocky!
01:04:08How dare you!
01:04:09Mr. Barret even bowed to him!
01:04:11And he turned him down!
01:04:12Who does it think he is?
01:04:13Mr. Barret doesn't qualify?
01:04:15How dare you!
01:04:15Who taught you that?
01:04:17Mr. Barret 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!
01:04:24Jude!
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!
01:04:41Stand up!
01:04:42You simply don't have the qualities that he requires!
01:04:47What?
01:04:48Stand 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!
01:04:57Even 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!
01:05:32There'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!
01:05:56Even 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? Lunamount?
01:06:10From how they are acting?
01:06:12They must be a mystic sect in this world!
01:06:15Hmph!
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!
01:06:33Huh?
01:06:33I wouldn't dare lie to the Lunamounts!
01:06:35Prince 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!
01:06:42Devouring 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!
01:06:56To 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 even if it's fake he's still a rogue mystic isn't he
01:07:18do you agree with me hank master andy is a boastful man well but if he really is a mystic
01:07:25like he says and only 10 years old perhaps i will mentor him myself and grant him this chance
01:07:33what master you'd actually taken the disciple you're on the verge of trinity convergence already
01:07:40trinity convergence the world believes that i'm close to achieving it yet it is a realm beyond
01:07:48the ordinary mortals only myths talk about it but other than those myths nobody else mentions it
01:07:56pentaforce dominion a realm of extraordinary ability but for me i won't i'll never touch it
01:08:05judas solved a couplet unsolved for ages i'd say there is no need to continue to the second trial
01:08:14indeed you're right though the first test measured intellect he's shown us extraordinary talents that
01:08:22makes him deserving of being the first place even in the second trial as well
01:08:27then further trials are simply pointless i totally agree with you bring the ink and brush
01:08:40how shall we conduct this honorable judges please decide if mr clay insists that he knows all the
01:08:4810 artistic styles of calligraphy let's see let him prove to us that he can actually write
01:08:54very well then let him demonstrate these 10 styles 10 really that's impossible nobody does that
01:09:02yeah chester you're suggesting write the immortal creed for heaven establish virtue for mortal secure
01:09:12purposes for ancestors revive wisdom for eternity for just peace you have to write the immortal creed
01:09:1910 times and each of the times should be written in a different style this is clearly torture
01:09:25this feels targeted at jude then why are they involving us you're making fun of us i only know
01:09:30one style i know the gothic one 10 styles is humanly impossible silence jude do you accept
01:09:39jude do you accept why wouldn't i what did he really master 10 well i can't do it i'm out
01:09:46however i refuse to believe he can do it nor do i i also yield so all of you behind
01:09:53him master
01:09:54i yield already i don't know 10 let alone write them same count me out the trial is meaningless anyway
01:10:01it's tailored solely for him this was never a scholarly contest the tests they gave us were beyond any of
01:10:07us we're just foil for him yes exactly this trial is completely meaningless and now you want us to write
01:10:14the sacred texts in 10 different styles no human being can possibly know those 10 styles and how
01:10:20to write all of them unless such exquisite brushstroke
01:10:30his grip the ink flow impossibly steady he moves the brush like he has mastered it for decades
01:10:37that is just impeccable told you so you didn't believe he's disgustingly skilled
01:10:43now are you convinced yet he writes like he is the master of the brush
01:10:51careful
01:10:59the cursive script he's using the hardest tile he even does the cursive so messy i can't read it like
01:11:06this philistine this isn't messy can't you feel the flow of his writing indeed can you see how each
01:11:11character's pulse as if the ink has a soul good such an excellent mastery
01:11:24be careful holding it the ink still wet
01:11:28the italic script
01:11:32i told you he knew that script not if you believe me
01:11:36this is the italic script each character breathes
01:11:45on chill script is he for real indeed how does he know all of this prodigy absolute 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 i believe that too but i lack the courage to speak up
01:12:14clerical script is this clerical script it's authentic clerical script
01:12:18unbelievable he actually knows it
01:12:21so what if he knows it talent is nothing without backing the loonamounts are coming
01:12:26if i can win the loonamounts favor then i can still crush you into dirt jude
01:12:31a mute's a mute you'll forever be a broken child to me
01:12:35even 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 what's this
01:12:49it's artistic but what it is i don't know
01:12:51did he invent that wait it's carolingian minuscule
01:12:55what's that
01:12:58this is carolingian minuscule in charlemagne's era
01:13:03thin yet full-bodied he didn't just study it
01:13:05he actually mastered it you really are full of surprises
01:13:22enough with the writing
01:13:25what what what after untral script and carolingian minuscule i knew it
01:13:30no one in this world can be a rival to you
01:13:40there is no need to prove yourself to these plebeians
01:13:45you're the champion
01:13:48it's over just like that champion
01:13:50what
01:13:50i have no arguments
01:13:53you've earned this title
01:13:55the champion is jude sterling
01:13:59of house sterling
01:14:03wow he actually won it
01:14:06our champion
01:14:07our family hasn't produced such genius in many decades
01:14:13it's a title well earned i never bow yet today i yield to you completely
01:14:19congratulations congratulations i 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 or must i raise you even higher pushing you behind every mortal limit
01:14:40something's off
01:14:41what's happening to them
01:14:48ah this way please
01:14:50andy this had better not be false intel
01:14:53of course i'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
01:15:00they are insects beneath our feet
01:15:03of course
01:15:04benjamin sterling
01:15:05answer me now
01:15:07was your house of sterling elevated high enough today
01:15:09is this enough for you
01:15:13he called his grandfather's name
01:15:15this isn't right
01:15:16what happened
01:15:17jude
01:15:18stop
01:15:19shut up
01:15:21jude sterling
01:15:22don't get cocky just because you won
01:15:24the award
01:15:25it belonged to our sean
01:15:27i am asking you
01:15:29was it enough
01:15:29if you're satisfied
01:15:31i 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
01:15:45jude sterling
01:15:47i don't recall making such promises to anyone
01:15:55though i agreed with your condition
01:15:57your mom was still just a woman
01:15:59unworthy of my dignity
01:16:01i am the patriarch
01:16:02the face of the family
01:16:04and my forehead has never touched dirt
01:16:06so you intend to deny
01:16:08the oath you made
01:16:09jude
01:16:09be reasonable
01:16:11we belong to a noble family
01:16:14face matters more than promises
01:16:16remember that
01:16:17so just accept the reward
01:16:19and all our wealth will be transferred to you
01:16:23dad
01:16:23if you won't give in
01:16:26then forget it
01:16:30do you think i care about wealth
01:16:32you must be kidding me
01:16:33i don't care about your treasures
01:16:35those are nothing but dust to me
01:16:37i've surpassed your petty realm entirely
01:16:42what a very noble speech
01:16:44i'm really touched
01:16:58i south or pay my respects to the master of lunamount and head disciple
01:17:09i south or pay respects to the master of lunamount and head disciple
01:17:16what master of lunamount
01:17:18lunamount envoys
01:17:20did 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
01:17:27why 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
01:17:42is 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
01:17:48either he's way stronger than me
01:17:51i can't see through him
01:17:53or he's just a nobody
01:17:56you on your knees now
01:18:02you on 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
01:18:10kneel now
01:18:11how 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
01:18:19who 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
01:18:34lunamount is solo raid's protector
01:18:35every top cultivator in the empire gathers there
01:18:38we have 300 disciples
01:18:40on your knees
01:18:41plead for the sake of your 300 disciples
01:18:44were it not for my mercy
01:18:45you 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
01:19:00how strong must he be to talk like that
01:19:02if not
01:19:03is 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
01:19:17and beg for forgiveness
01:19:18kneel 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
01:19:35not us
01:19:35he's not a sterling
01:19:36he 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
01:19:41i'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
01:19:51so am i abandoned
01:19:54master
01:19:55he's not a sterling
01:19:56yeah
01:19:56we already disowned him
01:19:58we exiled him
01:19:59it's true
01:20:00seven years ago
01:20:01master from lunamount
01:20:02he's the only crazy one in here
01:20:04we have nothing to do with this
01:20:06we're innocent
01:20:07kill only the guilty
01:20:08didn't i just make myself clear
01:20:10i'm not a sterling
01:20:12i am an oran
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
01:20:20and elevate you to glory
01:20:21stop telling lies
01:20:23when did i say that to you
01:20:24you're never a sterling
01:20:26you don't have our noble blood
01:20:27that name was never yours
01:20:30yeah
01:20:30even you call yourself an oran
01:20:33you're never a sterling
01:20:35jude
01:20:36dad
01:20:36what are you talking about
01:20:39dad
01:20:40what are you talking about
01:20:42shut up
01:20:44love
01:20:44i just felt the baby move
01:20:55i'm done with this
01:20:56all your lives
01:20:57you've drowned in vanity
01:20:59and greed
01:20:59too ashamed to even
01:21:00acknowledge your own blood
01:21:02seven years ago
01:21:04when jude was only
01:21:05three years old
01:21:06all of you
01:21:07you threw him
01:21:08out of the house
01:21:08you said
01:21:10we only breed prodigies
01:21:12that my mute child
01:21:13would shame us all
01:21:15you're lying
01:21:16stop with the lies
01:21:17he's only three years old
01:21:18and you simply threw him out
01:21:20you even exiled him
01:21:22with my wife
01:21:23when i refused
01:21:23you called me disloyal
01:21:25but i said no
01:21:27then you called me
01:21:28the ungrateful son
01:21:29clueless about the big picture
01:21:31well screw that
01:21:32you don't know
01:21:33what i've been through
01:21:34none of you
01:21:35my poor wife
01:21:37she raised him alone
01:21:38i wasn't even there
01:21:40and when she died
01:21:42i wasn't there for them either
01:21:43i've been living with guilt
01:21:45and it eats me up
01:21:46every day
01:21:46he only wanted to bring jude home
01:21:48because the prince expects the perfect family
01:21:52but i know
01:21:53that you're only using him
01:21:55you're only using him
01:21:58but me
01:21:59i'll take it
01:22:00you know why
01:22:03i get to see my son again
01:22:09now i can proudly say
01:22:10that he is my son again
01:22:12all you wanted
01:22:14was to parade his skills around
01:22:17to drill into him
01:22:18you're a sterling
01:22:19make us proud
01:22:20and then what did you do
01:22:22loonamount shows up
01:22:23jude both bowed to them
01:22:25and suddenly
01:22:26he's no longer
01:22:27one of us
01:22:28so which is it
01:22:29is he family or not
01:22:30he's got no peace
01:22:34so which is it
01:22:35is he family or not
01:22:37he's got no peace
01:22:39first you cast him out
01:22:41then sweet talked him
01:22:42into coming back home
01:22:44only to cut him loose again
01:22:46that's just cruel and cold
01:22:48i feel sorry for you kid
01:22:50after everything that's happened
01:22:52a 10 year old still managed
01:22:54to outshine the legends
01:22:55live or die today kid
01:22:57you're already my hero
01:22:59jude sterling
01:23:00he's wrong
01:23:01he's not one of us
01:23:04not since i kicked him out
01:23:05he's not one of us
01:23:06and seven years ago
01:23:08fine
01:23:08deny him
01:23:11but today
01:23:12i'm finally stepping up
01:23:14i'm jude's father
01:23:16my name
01:23:18is anthony sterling
01:23:23i understand it now
01:23:25i get it
01:23:26hey kid
01:23:27i feel sorry for you
01:23:29their noble house is trash
01:23:31but to disrespect us
01:23:32and mouthing off about us
01:23:34sympathy won't stop your death
01:23:3610 years old or not
01:23:38today
01:23:40you're going to meet your end
01:23:41andy
01:23:44yes brother
01:23:45go
01:23:45make it quick for the boy
01:23:47yes
01:23:50sorry kid
01:23:51you're just 10 years old
01:23:52and really talented
01:23:54however
01:23:54don't blame me
01:23:55for what comes next
01:23:56after today
01:23:58you'll be
01:23:58dawn shire's greatest prodigy
01:24:00with your name resounding
01:24:01throughout the entire empire
01:24:02just 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
01:24:20how it ends you
01:24:22you brat
01:24:32shadow thorn strike
01:24:37with just one finger
01:24:38this could be real
01:24:40how is this possible
01:24:41this could be real
01:24:42he's a mystic
01:24:43by the grace of his holy light
01:24:45i didn't kill him
01:24:46don't you worry
01:24:48i simply guided him
01:24:50towards paradise
01:24:57he has the petal trail
01:24:59this is the legendary
01:25:02petal trail
01:25:06trinity convergence
01:25:08he's
01:25:10he's a mystic
01:25:11trinity convergence
01:25:17trinity convergence
01:25:20by the grace of his holy light
01:25:26pentaforce dominion
01:25:30save me
01:25:31save me
01:25:31save me master
01:25:32help me
01:25:33what is that
01:25:33pentaforce dominion
01:25:34they actually
01:25:35they actually exist
01:25:36what is that
01:25:37i'm facing a true master
01:25:39save you
01:25:40how can he save you
01:25:42he can't even save himself
01:25:44mercy master
01:25:45please spare us
01:25:48to witness an immortal mastering
01:25:50pentaforce dominion in my lifetime
01:25:52i can die happy
01:25:55i have no regrets
01:26:00please
01:26:01please
01:26:02please
01:26:03take me with you
01:26:04i'll devote my life to you
01:26:06please accept me
01:26:07trinity 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
01:26:15i promise
01:26:16that i will serve only you
01:26:18forever
01:26:20i'm just a baron
01:26:21take me as your disciple
01:26:23you want to learn from me
01:26:25you
01:26:26no way
01:26:30i'm not worthy enough
01:26:32i'm your uncle jude
01:26:34i'm your aunt
01:26:35i'm your grandfather
01:26:36i was wrong
01:26:37come home with us
01:26:39what are you waiting for
01:26:41father
01:26:42let's go
01:26:45what did you say
01:26:46father let's go
01:27:11jude
01:27:12jude
01:27:16if i failed you
01:27:20i hope you can still forgive me
01:27:26jude
01:27:26it's me your cousin
01:27:28how about i work for you
01:27:30we share the same blood you know
01:27:32like it or not you're still a sterling
01:27:36cousin
01:27:36jude
01:27:37wait for me
01:27:38i'll go with you
01:27:53where is it
01:27:54where's my mom's grave
01:28:00where is it
01:28:01where's my mom's grave
01:28:02shut it
01:28:03she was just your aunt
01:28:05i'm your real mother
01:28:06she raised me since childhood
01:28:09as 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
01:28:14i would let grandpa kick her out
01:28:16you dragged me into this
01:28:18stop speaking nonsense
01:28:19your father orchestrated it
01:28:20because of the inheritance
01:28:21i was only fooled by him
01:28:23stop lying dad
01:28:23lori
01:28:24was the daughter-in-law
01:28:25i always wanted
01:28:26when she passed
01:28:27i failed to mourn for her
01:28:29that shame
01:28:29that deserves me
01:28:30call my mom
01:28:31where in the world
01:28:32can we find her tomb
01:28:33will we ever find it
01:28:35our dear patriarch jude
01:28:36won't even tell us where it is
01:28:38we even came here to bow
01:28:40but he says
01:28:41we're all unworthy
01:28:42unworthy or not
01:28:43we must still bow
01:28:44in front of her grave
01:28:46three days with no leads
01:28:48we must find her grave
01:28:50i wrote ten thousand words of apology
01:28:52i just want to say
01:28:53in 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
01:29:21because of you
01:29:23mom
01:29:24where 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
01:29:31we were arrogant fools
01:29:33and I don't wanna feel like
01:29:34but if you don't have έχingenos
01:29:36your ground I
01:29:36if you never need
01:29:36I
01:29:36don't know who
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