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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 produces geniuses, but you? You had a mute for a son. He's turning us into a complete
00:00:31laughingstock in Solar Raid.
00:00:33When my mom died last year, you didn't even flinch. So because of that, I'm done with this family, and
00:00:39done 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?
00:00:48Souththor's birthday is the day after tomorrow. The Sterling family will be at his banquet, and that's still the family's
00:00:54heir apparent on paper.
00:00:55If I don't show up, Souththor 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 Sterlings.
00:01:44If only they knew I'm not one of them. My soul's from another realm. I was Friar Auron. The rivers
00:01:51ran red where I walked. That's why they called me...
00:01:54Hollow 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!
00:02:06I 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.
00:02:42You'll never comprehend this truth. By the grace of his holy light, mortals can never see. This is the path
00:02:50of solitude.
00:02:52If 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.
00:03:30Start driving.
00:03:37But even in her death, Mom told me to come back. But this is beneath me. Yet here I stand.
00:03:44This time, I'm here to make things right. You will grovel before her tomb. Mark my words!
00:03:50The Ocean's
00:03:51The Ocean's
00:03:51The Ocean's
00:04:05Hey!
00:04:06Did you walk here from the village? Huh? Grandpa's been sitting here. You've been keeping him waiting!
00:04:14Cousin Sean, are you worried that I'll take your inheritance?
00:04:17I wonder what god you all worked up.
00:04:18Jude Sterling, how have you been all these years?
00:04:21Save your breath, Grandpa. You don't have to ask him anything.
00:04:24Why do you even bother getting a sign language teacher for this mute?
00:04:28This is ridiculous!
00:04:32It's been seven years since I last saw your brother.
00:04:35Don't you think we should catch up?
00:04:37Prince South Horse Banquet is the day after tomorrow.
00:04:39If any disagreement between him and us becomes even slightly invisible,
00:04:45it would tarnish the dignity of our entire family.
00:04:48How can you be so dense? It's obvious that you're not thinking.
00:04:51But I...
00:04:52That'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!
00:05:32That's enough!
00:05:34Jude, kneel and show your gratitude.
00:05:38Wait, there's no need for that.
00:05:40It is, after all, the right thing to do.
00:05:50All these years, you kept me like a dog, 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!
00:06:06How dare you speak like that?
00:06:08A dog!
00:06:10At least he knows his place.
00:06:12Must 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.
00:06:41What?
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.
00:07:07It's late.
00:07:08Time passed by so quickly.
00:07:09Lydia?
00:07:11Take him to his room.
00:07:13Right away, sir.
00:07:14Sir, this way, please.
00:07:17Not even a bow?
00:07:18Did the countryside erase every bit of your manners as well?
00:07:24You're in no position to tell me that.
00:07:29Ah.
00:07:30He...
00:07:31He says he'll remember to bow next time.
00:07:33My silent cultivation will end in two days.
00:07:37Otherwise, I curse you to hell.
00:07:38Hold it.
00:07:40At the prince's 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?
00:07:59Does he even know the classical virtues?
00:08:01Or the way scholars duel?
00:08:03Keep your mouth shut.
00:08:06I am well aware 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.
00:09:21Uh, Pearl.
00:09:23Keen as a falcon sigh.
00:09:24Fierce as a rearing stallion.
00:09:26What a masterpiece.
00:09:28Cast into the mud.
00:09:29My son's master calligraphy.
00:09:31His brush source.
00:09:32Hitting the paper like a warhorse.
00:09:35Yet, they dare to.
00:09:41Mock its radiance.
00:09:52A pearl cast into the mud.
00:09:54Yet, they dare to mock its radiance.
00:09:58Why 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.
00:10:14As you wish.
00:10:20This writing feels so familiar.
00:10:24Where 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.
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.
00:10:49How dare you take this?
00:10:51The 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.
00:11:05How much did you memorize?
00:11:11Carolingian minuscule.
00:11:14But that kid is only ten years old.
00:11:17Could it be that he is the prodigy?
00:11:19The 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.
00:12:33It would be unwise to waste your grandpa's generosity.
00:12:36Also, as for the tutor that they hired for you,
00:12:40he is one of the great minds.
00:12:43Be sure not to waste it.
00:12:45And remember to treasure this opportunity tomorrow.
00:12:54The sterling household is full of illiterate masters and bowing, groveling servants.
00:13:00They boast of noble heritage and impeccable taste.
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,
00:13:14I would have slayed them alive with my words.
00:13:19Mrs. 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.
00:13:27Please stand up for me, Mrs. Wilkins.
00:13:29That mute brat attacked me.
00:13:30What?
00:13:31How dare he?
00:13:32Don't worry.
00:13:33I'll inform Mr. Sterling.
00:13:34Thank you, Mrs. Wilkins.
00:13:36He's nothing but a lowling 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.
00:13:49Mr. Clay?
00:13:49Are you talking about Mr. Henry Clay,
00:13:52who used to mentor Master Sean?
00:13:54Yes, that was him.
00:13:55His temper is legendary,
00:13:56and wow,
00:13:58he's in it for tomorrow.
00:13:59I've never met Mr. Clay myself.
00:14:01He's the literary titan of Soloraine.
00:14:07Eight 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,
00:14:18and I'll finally achieve the great perfection.
00:14:21Eight long years of total silence.
00:14:23This is killing me.
00:14:29There's something divine in the air,
00:14:31and it's definitely coming somewhere near.
00:14:34I can feel that hunger.
00:14:36Like a black hole,
00:14:38his cultivation is draining every ounce of life
00:14:40from 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.
00:14:52This cannot wait.
00:14:54Your Highness!
00:14:55There's been a disaster.
00:14:56Mr. Jensen collapsed his occlusion.
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
00:15:07is 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.
00:15:38What kind of power could devour the energy of an entire city with such force?
00:15:45It's heading towards the Sterlings?
00:15:47Unbelievable.
00:15:48How could they possibly be connected to that existence?
00:15:50I 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.
00:16:04If it means I could stand beside true power.
00:16:11I am almost there.
00:16:13Soon enough, my old power will ignite.
00:16:27This boy is plain looking 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 were in Lord of Sterling, he'd never get to encounter a literary genius like me.
00:16:46And yet he has the audacity to look displaced.
00:16:48Unbelievable.
00:16:51Can you even memorize just one of these books in a single day?
00:16:55Even as a bond would fail.
00:16:57Here are seven books.
00:16:58Choose one.
00:16:59I will drill you for 15 hours without rest.
00:17:02By the end, you will have fully comprehended at least one entire volume.
00:17:06These are just children's primers.
00:17:08And this is the profound heritage they boast about?
00:17:11Hilarious.
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, pick one of these books in front of you.
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?
00:17:53Let 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 Solorane's ten literary titans.
00:18:04Were 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.
00:18:26By the time I was three.
00:18:27Lines flow free.
00:18:28No rigid rows.
00:18:29Grace found in chaos.
00:18:30Ball strokes tans.
00:18:31The italic script.
00:18:33Do you already know that?
00:18:34Gothic script is neat.
00:18:35Cursive is wild, but italic script.
00:18:37It's perfect balance.
00:18:38Controlled yet elegant.
00:18:40To truly reach the mastery of this craft,
00:18:42one must first conquer both Gothic and cursive styles.
00:18:46Yet 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?
00:19:01What 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.
00:19:25Do you know that?
00:19:26Now tell me, against whom did he wage this great civil war?
00:19:33Julius Caesar.
00:19:39He waged his civil war against Pompey the Great, once his own ally.
00:19:45And his partner?
00:19:47Crassus and Pompey.
00:19:49You've already memorized parallel lives.
00:19:52I can't believe it.
00:19:53He's mastered this through and through.
00:19:56Finish this line.
00:19:58From Cicero.
00:19:59O Tempora.
00:20:00O Moris.
00:20:01From Cotillinarians.
00:20:02Denouncing Catelyn's conspiracy.
00:20:04Which speech was it?
00:20:05The 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.
00:20:17To die for one's country.
00:20:18Pro patria mori.
00:20:20How about the art of living is more like...
00:20:23The wrestlers than the dancers.
00:20:25This boy's a real prodigy.
00:20:26Who first refused to fight in the Iliad?
00:20:30Achilles.
00:20:31The greatest warrior.
00:20:32He chose pride over war.
00:20:36Who leads Aeneas through the Underworld?
00:20:40The Sibyl of Cure.
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.
00:21:17I must be off.
00:21:20I was a fool to scorn the whispers of wisdom.
00:21:23Divine wisdom met my eyes today.
00:21:25Jude 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.
00:21:34This name will echo across the city?
00:21:37That means tomorrow at the banquet, that will be his defining moment.
00:21:49The italic script.
00:21:51This was 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.
00:23:07The 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?
00:23:50Where does that leave me?
00:23:58Soon.
00:23:59Almost there.
00:24:08Done at last.
00:24:13Trinity crowned.
00:24:15My breakthrough's done.
00:24:16I've transcended.
00:24:17Trinity convergence achieved at H-10.
00:24:19I've matched my past life's peak.
00:24:21I read the celestial signs that the hollow fire 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?
00:24:39Grandpa.
00:24:40This feast is of the highest importance.
00:24:42Must we really be held up by that mute?
00:24:44Exactly.
00:24:44Nothing will change even if he won't go with us today.
00:24:47She'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.
00:24:55Nobles always judge first by one's refinement and wit.
00:24:57He goes, and that's why I'm...
00:25:00But, Grandpa...
00:25:01In just one day, this extraordinary talent has shattered my expectations.
00:25:06I was a fool to scorn the whispers of wisdom. Divine wisdom met my eyes today.
00:25:10You absolutely have to attend the Prince's Feast tomorrow!
00:25:15This time, perhaps Jude may astonish all the noble guests.
00:25:19The entire Sterling clan, and even the Prince.
00:25:23Move it, sir! Hurry! Why do you walk so slowly?
00:25:29Hurry, Jude!
00:25:36Alright. Everyone's here. Let's go to the Princess Manor.
00:25:48Sean. All 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. 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.
00:26:02Besides, Mr. Clay is your former mentor. I'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, in front of the royalty!
00:26:12Ha ha ha ha ha!
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 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, humble yourself.
00:27:00Trail Sean like a servant and remember your place.
00:27:04Today he'll be meeting literary giants.
00:27:06Perhaps you'll even have an audience with the Prince today.
00:27:09Stick close to him, you'll at least get recognized.
00:27:13What's with that smirk?
00:27:18I, 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, I never was.
00:27:42What do you want from us?
00:27:46Oh well.
00:27:48You'll know soon enough.
00:28:04Mr. Reeves, thank you for coming.
00:28:06And this must be...
00:28:07He's the Literary Comet, 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, the Sterling'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!
00:28:27That's impossible!
00:28:28Ten years old?
00:28:30He couldn't have mastered that unless...
00:28:32He started studying while still in the womb.
00:28:35Or this hearsay.
00:28:38I'd dismiss it.
00:28:40Honestly, it's a shame that the child cannot speak.
00:28:44Huh?
00:28:44From the Dawnshire Reeves, their lord and rising star, Philip Reeves, here to offer their eternal blessings.
00:28:50Philip Reeves?
00:28:51That reclusive prodigy graces 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.
00:29:09He is a true gentleman indeed, bearing of a classical scholar.
00:29:12Hehehe.
00:29:14The House of Sterling has arrived.
00:29:16Coming to wish the Prince enduring 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 what 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 to 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, and he's totally useless.
00:29:40Mr. Sterling, it's been too long.
00:29:41Finally.
00:29:43Yesterday was just a warm up.
00:29:44Yet 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.
00:29:53I told you Jude, your name will carry like a mighty roar throughout of Solorin.
00:29:58So 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.
00:30:08My reputation truly carries this much weight now.
00:30:11The three literary giants together with these powerful high lords, they're all here just for me.
00:30:16I raised the great sun.
00:30:18Only 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.
00:30:31I can sense it.
00:30:32That powerful presence is nearing.
00:30:35It's getting closer by the second.
00:30:38Prince Southar, Mr. Jensen.
00:30:39Where is everyone?
00:30:40The Sterlings are here.
00:30:41Mr. Clay and the other masters went to welcome them.
00:30:44Even the others have followed.
00:30:45The Sterlings?
00:30:46No point in your house.
00:30:49Prince Northar.
00:30:50In that case, we shouldn't miss this.
00:30:58Mr. Clay!
00:30:59Mr. Barrett!
00:31:00Mr. Turner!
00:31:01You honor me too much!
00:31:02You flatter me!
00:31:08Ted!
00:31:08What's going on?
00:31:09What had no idea?
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 but wait who is jude who is he they say they cast
00:31:32him out as
00:31:32a child but that brat has never spoken a word sam does sterling mute air jude sterling's here
00:31:40they're all gathered here for jude we've been waiting for you the prince has arrived hail to
00:31:51prince south or may your highness reign with greatness for millennia hail to prince south or may your highness reign
00:31:58with greatness for millennia hail to prince south or
00:32:02star hey jude on your knees the prince demands respect kneel the one you should kneel is him
00:32:16jude what are you doing stop it on your knees this is bad this is treason is he trying to
00:32:24get us all killed
00:32:40are you prince south or
00:32:45are you prince south or wasn't he mute what why is he speaking he's not a mute impossible
00:32:52the grandson wasn't he the mute one how dare you get down on your knees for the prince
00:32:57we're doomed your highness we renounced him years ago he's not our kin we're not related
00:33:06step back but your highness step back as you wish
00:33:14he never holds back rise now all of you thank you mr jensen and i heard that mr clay brought
00:33:23everyone
00:33:23out here to greet you personally once you arrive so we thought we had to see what the commotion is
00:33:29all
00:33:29about there is no need for formalities frankly speaking the only reason i came here was for him
00:33:36oh and what is so special about this young man the boy commands the brush like an immortal master
00:33:42every technique aged to perfection he moves with the grace of masters
00:33:47a 10 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 a walking library
00:34:02mr clay age must have dulled your mind are you seriously claiming that a child's babble counts
00:34:08as philosophy now maybe 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 i saw it with my own eyes i warn you not to
00:34:23judge him by his youth
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
00:34:40outright madness don't you think so huh silence yes master
00:34:47benjamin mr clay claims that your grandson is exceptional is this all true
00:34:53oh careful your highness it's clear that rat is putting on an act mr clay must have been tricked
00:34:58by him john shut up i'm ashamed to be your teacher you're blind not to see his brilliance
00:35:03silence if you had even a tenth of jude's talent he'd dominate the literary world what a tenth of his
00:35:11talent mr clay's gone mad he lost his senses how can he even compare that backwater brat to my son
00:35:20all talk and no proof well then let the literary duels decide since mr clay speaks so highly of your
00:35:27abilities why don't you fight for your family's honor jude sterling
00:35:32represent the house of sterling what makes them worthy of my efforts no way absolutely not
00:35:39he'll humiliate all of us i'm the genius of our house the undisputed genius of our generation
00:35:46i've prepared for this contest for many years but what about him a pathetic mute why should he take
00:35:52my place silence i won't master i'm the one i said be quiet sir
00:36:01mr clay has spoken you're not even one-tenth of jude's wisdom
00:36:08grandpa but i by sunset you will understand
00:36:14we'll follow the princess commands i too believe that jude can redefine what genius truly means
00:36:21he'll show everyone just bluffing what redefine ridiculous they'll just embarrass themselves
00:36:26i haven't agreed to anything please jude will you just do as you're cold
00:36:38good there is just one last thing i want to know everyone knows that you are a mute so why
00:36:44is it
00:36:45that you can all of a sudden speak now tell me how come you suddenly changed
00:36:56if you mess this up that'll be considered as treason
00:37:04it just happened suddenly
00:37:08how peculiar must we stand here my legs are aching
00:37:15did you hear that jude sterling even lacks basic manners who would dare complain for royalty
00:37:20a kid is no matters at all that's because he was raised in the village
00:37:23he's putting you thrown to the mountains this is embarrassing
00:37:27all right that's enough everyone let's head to the hall
00:37:36everyone let's head to the hall
00:37:44nobody else has recognized it yet but 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 why do you think i would help you
00:38:05your last name's sterling if it's about the name
00:38:08then i'd be happy to change it now call 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
00:38:36i made it through but she she endured endless suffering until it killed her
00:38:42i didn't come back to join your sterling family
00:38:45i'm here to demand justice for my mother
00:38:49so listen carefully if i win this contest
00:38:53you benjamin sterling and your whole household
00:38:56and even down to your family dog
00:38:59will 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 you all were
00:39:08what the hell are you saying
00:39:10dad
00:39:10are you telling me
00:39:11that you were convinced that he actually got talent
00:39:14shut up both of you
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 to your mom's grave
00:39:29we will all show our respect
00:39:32and admit
00:39:33that we were fools to throw you out
00:39:36dad
00:39:36grandpa
00:39:47i might not belong to this world
00:39:50but
00:39:50from 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
00:39:56just 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
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 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
00:40:49i won't be here anymore
00:40:52to see you sore
00:40:54you're just ten years old
00:40:56just when you needed me most
00:40:58i
00:40:59i
00:41:13mom
00:41:14forgive me
00:41:15i'm not mute
00:41:16i'm sorry
00:41:17i just wish you could have heard my voice
00:41:19they want me back
00:41:20they want me back
00:41:21therefore
00:41:21i'm going
00:41:22they threw you out
00:41:24just like a piece of trash
00:41:26with no name and no rights
00:41:27i'll promise that i'll make them pay
00:41:31every last sterling
00:41:32we'll have to kneel in 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
00:41:43grandpa
00:41:44why the hell is he taking my spot
00:41:46this was our last shot
00:41:47this 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
00:42:06so 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
00:42:20every one of you in the deepest
00:42:22darkest pits 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
00:42:29heaven or hell
00:42:31our destiny hangs in the balance
00:42:33we'll see how a 10 year old welp
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
00:42:44quickly
00:42:45if destiny grants us a prodigy
00:42:48i promise to kneel at her grave
00:42:49dad
00:42:49have you really lost your money
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
00:42:57a total nonsense
00:42:58if 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 i 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 seer
00:43:27but what if
00:43:28we are both mistaken
00:43:29the kid is still too young
00:43:30to have that power
00:43:32attend your feast
00:43:33thank 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
00:43:38to see if he's the real immortal
00:43:40and if he is
00:43:42we'll bow to him
00:43:43huh
00:43:44not everyone
00:43:45could 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
00:44:10what
00:44:11dawnshire breed scholars
00:44:13half of solaren'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 stand firmly rooted in long and profound traditions of learning and intellect
00:44:30every four years
00:44:31we assemble in the solemn tradition for the battle of wits
00:44:35a gathering meant to inspire the younger generations to achieve the highest standards of cultural excellence
00:44:41here today
00:44:42in my 80th birthday banquet
00:44:45low life and boundless fortune
00:44:47to you and southor
00:44:49may you crossword through the ages
00:44:51love with prince southor
00:44:54what an honor
00:44:55to have my birthday celebration coincide with the quadrennial battle of wits
00:45:00and today we're graced by three literary giants
00:45:03first to be honored is henry clay of the calligraphy society
00:45:07a master whose brushwork breathes vitality into paper
00:45:11each stroke unfolding stories of the human soul portraying emotions and truths that span the ages
00:45:18next is chester barrett at twenty he composed the untrammeled a work so profound and stirring that it is said
00:45:26to break hearts across the realms leaving readers breathless with its brilliance
00:45:30you see him he's my mentor and master miles turner by the age of twenty nine he led solaren's letters
00:45:37and offering council to emperors themselves distilling the wisdom of millennia into insights that shaped the realm
00:45:43this gatherers prestige is really unmatched
00:45:46we have half a solarence intellectual elite
00:45:48they're all here
00:45:49to be recognized here would make one's reputation
00:45:51today
00:45:51i 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 just a billion or two
00:46:02but today happens to be my birthday
00:46:04therefore the 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
00:46:19five billion
00:46:21this is unreal
00:46:22you must win
00:46:22the prize is five billion
00:46:25that's more liquid wealth than the entire family ever has
00:46:27but that bastard stole shan's place
00:46:29now he's flaunting his wealth
00:46:31truly a prodigy
00:46:33he is a ten year old
00:46:34the proper composure of an emperor
00:46:36and 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
00:46:48dawn shire's paramount bloodline
00:46:51paramount bloodline
00:46:52paramount bloodline by imperial mandate
00:46:54total dominance over the dawn shire's nobility
00:46:56no dawn shire house has ever claimed this title
00:46:58i 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
00:47:08who
00:47:10except
00:47:11maybe him
00:47:15the paramount bloodline
00:47:17isn't this the very thing they were desperately craving
00:47:19yet 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 zinc
00:47:38all present
00:47:39house stones
00:47:39all 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 welkins
00:47:47of house welkins
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 zink
00:47:54of 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 step forward
00:48:07this battle tests three essential skills
00:48:10first
00:48:10intellect
00:48:12second
00:48:12erudition
00:48:13and third
00:48:15calligraphy
00:48:18grandpa
00:48:18dissuade 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
00:48:27dad
00:48:28i'm not buying any of it
00:48:30dad
00:48:30now 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 intellect
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
00:48:49even i can barely get through them
00:48:51i 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
00:49:04the 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 would be nothing more than child's play
00:49:18but these are harsh rules
00:49:20how thrilling
00:49:21truly
00:49:21hold 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
00:50:08because
00:50:09this year's contest includes none other
00:50:12than jude sterling
00:50:13huh
00:50:14huh
00:50:14because of him
00:50:16these 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 truly so outstanding just 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
00:50:35what 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 southdor
00:50:44never really meant to pay that five billion
00:50:46to 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 barrett
00:51:20do the honor
00:51:21very well
00:51:23alright
00:51:23here's your first challenge
00:51:25today
00:51:26we honor the birthday of prince southdor
00:51:29so my first couplet
00:51:30shall be for longevity
00:51:32oh no
00:51:33not just the couplet
00:51:34but a birthday couplet
00:51:36first line
00:51:37eagle brings blessings
00:51:39by emerald streams
00:51:41excellent
00:51:42well played master barrett
00:51:45the outstanding young elites before us
00:51:47are they not the same eagles mr barrett spoke of
00:51:51ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
00:51:54second line should mirror
00:51:55the 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 barrett'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
00:52:12that it is difficult
00:52:13but 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 who can't spell doom
00:52:30dude sterling right
00:52:31you didn't catch the full depth behind his couplet
00:52:33listen carefully
00:52:35it's not just about
00:52:36birthday 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
00:52:44through ancient oaks
00:52:45what?
00:52:46griffin grants fortune?
00:52:48exquisite
00:52:48that's perfection
00:52:49mr barrett
00:52:50called us eagles
00:52:51but jude sterling
00:52:53made 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
00:53:02two through ancient oaks
00:53:04eagle brings blessings
00:53:05to
00:53:06griffin
00:53:07grants fortune
00:53:08excellent
00:53:09he's gifted
00:53:10he's a genius
00:53:12perfect couplet
00:53:13oh
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 young man
00:53:41of course
00:53:42why wouldn't i
00:53:45our prince southor
00:53:47remains 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
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
00:54:10huh
00:54:10but none of you will be able to answer it
00:54:13impossible
00:54:13so you're implying
00:54:15that we're not capable
00:54:16but he somehow is
00:54:17exactly
00:54:18mr turner
00:54:19do you really think
00:54:20the seven of us will lose to this child
00:54:22that's right
00:54:22then listen closely
00:54:24hold it
00:54:25and the first line is
00:54:28twice harvest moons turn
00:54:30as silver crescent's cast
00:54:32gentle shimmering glow
00:54:36this is even more difficult
00:54:38it sounds simple
00:54:39more difficult
00:54:39but it's deeper
00:54:41it'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 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 don't like cutting in
00:55:01but i've already given you ten full breaths to think
00:55:03if 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 please go ahead
00:55:16as silver crescent
00:55:17cast gentle shimmering glow
00:55:20twice harvest moons turn
00:55:26my answer is
00:55:28with gilded autumn's show
00:55:30double the sage's prime
00:55:31will survive
00:55:33very well
00:55:34that's the one
00:55:36seriously
00:55:36no way
00:55:37it's two in a row
00:55:38another lucky guess
00:55:40how's that possible
00:55:41oh, well
00:55:42ugh
00:55:43very good
00:55:43that's a perfect match
00:55:45Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
00:55:51ha ha ha ha
00:55:53match my turn listen dude ever since i left i've been knowing on this problem and it won't give
00:56:05me peace this one kept me up that is surely a genuine mind melter do you think you can answer
00:56:15it this time very well let me hear it
00:56:23very well let me hear it
00:56:30it's all about the digits here kid so better keep those numbers tight
00:56:34mr clay let me hear it
00:56:39first line a hundred suns a temple up thousands of tiles hundreds of bricks
00:56:48how about it what do you think of this one i'll give you five minutes to think about it
00:56:55you have to four bridges passed three souls over one boat two oars
00:56:59seriously that was fast did he even think about it lightning fast quicker than a hiccup
00:57:04he's a freak a total freak wow i'm still trying to make sense of the first line and he's already
00:57:10finished answering see it now the sterling bloodline is legendary you're even more brilliant than i
00:57:18ever imagined here goes three long two short one palm upholds the heavens jude we're still dealing
00:57:25with numbers here but the trick is you have to read the pattern my answer is already he's got it
00:57:31again
00:57:33but the trick is you have to read the pattern my answer is six days shape creation four horsemen
00:57:39eight beatitudes you he's got it again now answer this one where water breeds worms it thickens
00:57:46where water breeds fish it feeds waters multiplied creek lake and endless sea time to level up the
00:57:54questions now you better prepare for linguistic acrobatics listen closely where brute meets earth
00:58:01anchors where tip meets kaya breeches woods compounded pine oak a towering forest but what even a sage
00:58:09would struggle with that you're a dictionary demon that's witchcraft all right i'll be giving my last
00:58:15one it's the ultimate one if you could answer it you will earn my respect you mean that one mr
00:58:22barrett
00:58:23i know that one but asking that would be too much nobody's ever solved that riddle for ages wait is
00:58:30he
00:58:30actually referring to that line the one that everyone swears is unsolvable without a line to
00:58:36match ah this means that their pride's been pricked now they'll hit him with the impossible one to answer
00:58:43it's true jude answer quickly in the blink of an eye he's embarrassing all those older scholars
00:58:49unless they give a hard one i'm afraid they'll carry that shame forever father what would be the
00:58:55question i have no idea that if they all call it unsolvable then it's no child's riddle
00:59:04i know that couplet if you can crack it i promise to call you my master i'm not interested to
00:59:11become
00:59:11your master the arrogance in this kid how insolent how dare you can we all begin now let's say i
00:59:17solve
00:59:17your unsolvable couplet today does that seal my victory in this battle of wit you've already won this
00:59:24battle whether you can solve this line or not the brilliance of your intellect has proven no equal
00:59:29in this world i have no objections you've definitely earned the title fair and square very well you may
00:59:36choose not to answer this one as this problem remains unsolved for ages since you put it that way now
00:59:45i'm
00:59:45curious what is this unsolvable riddle of yours listen well lotus leaf lilac wilt lake lichen what does it
00:59:55mean lotus lilac and lichen are all those names names of plants not so hard right interesting i'll need a
01:00:06moment i got it i know the answer what what you you keith be quiet this challenge is beyond you
01:00:17dad
01:00:17must you question me this is child's play child's play the answer is thorny though in my eyes hardly worth
01:00:24a second glance you own the stage long enough yet you're being so quiet now finally it's now my turn
01:00:30to shine and earn the crown all right let's hear it then lotus leaf lilac wilt lake lichen it captures
01:00:37a vision of life they expand their reach from water to shore so here's my answer green hills
01:00:43run a glance glowing springs mr wilkins that doesn't pair just what the hell is that yeah how is it
01:00:52not
01:00:52fitting mr reeves don't you know versus shut it guards remove this simpleton out of here
01:01:00throw him out mr barrett green hills to lotus leaf the hills on their side is springs my logic
01:01:05stands the artistry of that first line escapes you entirely and yet you dare to answer it throw him
01:01:12out what do all of you here know my imagery fits my rhythm true and it captures the cliff's menace
01:01:18just
01:01:18stop it wilkins lotus leaf lilac lilt lake lichen think about these words carefully they're all starting
01:01:25with letter l yeah this is no mere imagery only what we have here is alliteration a flawless line an
01:01:34impossible standard all starts with l indeed all l initials lotus starts with l from lotus to lilac and
01:01:42even lichen they all start with the letter l all crelled with l you fool you're blind to its design
01:01:49and
01:01:49yet you struck like you want you made things difficult lotus leaf lilac will lake lichen all
01:01:55starts with l the art is in the sound exactly oh god how did i miss that guards remove this
01:02:02gesture from
01:02:03this hall now i'm sorry i'm begging you i am ready to answer huh not again is he bluffing like
01:02:11him too the
01:02:12first line was hard but he solved it let go of me i'll leave this place but let me hear
01:02:17his answer first
01:02:19my answer is rose root reed brush red rose hip oh he got it a true marvel the unsolvable line
01:02:28he
01:02:28solved it a genius a true genius this can't be this is sorcery he actually cracked i yield utterly
01:02:35i'd hardly call this line difficult i only pause because i don't want to rush it not because i don't
01:02:40know the answer then what was on your mind what's on my mind to reduce your legendary test to rubble
01:02:45until there's nothing left for you to boast about to rubble explain yourself i crafted five answers
01:02:52what five this is not a timeless riddle from now on never use this for tests again you thought of
01:02:59five
01:02:59answers you just wildly how dare you what five lotus leaf lilac lilt lake lichen the first
01:03:08answer that i gave you is roast root reed rush red rose as for the second answer moss mound
01:03:15maple mist mist misty meadow that fits he's right and for the third answer willow wood whitewood wild wheat
01:03:26the fourth answer will be bay beach broad banks briny billows there's no way and lastly the fifth
01:03:35brook bend bayou branch blue brine
01:03:43what about it please take me i want to learn from you you want to learn from me i've never
01:03:51witnessed such a brilliant mind like yours you outshine the angel that's crazy my god even mr
01:03:57barrett's bowing to him you really want to learn from me right now you still don't qualify
01:04:06huh what did you say that's way too cocky how dare you barrett even bowed to him and he turned
01:04:11him down who does it think he is mr barrett doesn't qualify how dare you who taught you that mr
01:04:17barrett
01:04:17kneeling to him this world has gone completely mad he actually refused him even if he said no he
01:04:23didn't have to say he doesn't qualify jude quit running your mouth unless mr jensen and i are blind
01:04:29we're looking at a true legend if that's the case then he really doesn't measure up maybe
01:04:36even i fall short of the standard as well can we finally move on to the next trial chester stand
01:04:42up you simply don't have the qualities that he requires what stand up the luna mount delegation
01:04:50will explain everything so you mean the solar rain's protectors the luna mounts according to legends
01:04:57even the emperor must train with them they work side by side with each other they're really dispatching
01:05:03the envoys i didn't know that the prince has this connection that even the luna mounts attend his
01:05:11birthday no way this can't be real grandpa what exactly is the luna mount they're what they call
01:05:18the real deities they wield so much power that even the royalty are forced to kneel they are mystics
01:05:27they actually exist they are in this world goodness me open your eyes there's more than just your
01:05:33little pond you know if luna mount ever considered taking me in who cares about inheritance arch sage
01:05:39would mean nothing all mortal achievements are dust before them every name fades to nothing in their
01:05:44shadow sean the luna mount rarely appears this is it this is your golden chance dad work your connections
01:05:53to reach them their simple approval could make you filthy rich even if you become their floor scrubber
01:05:58a servant any servant of theirs gets to have equal treatment from the rich and even from the nobility
01:06:09what luna mount from how they are acting they must be a mystic sect in this world
01:06:16how intriguing
01:06:28hello hank if he came all the way here just for nothing i'll skin you alive i wouldn't dare lie
01:06:34to
01:06:34the luna mounts prince south or and i we both felt it that suffocating pressure radiating from him the night
01:06:40before we saw him practicing devouring every spiritual energy in the city the entire city are you out of
01:06:48your mind that kind of power requires at least trinity convergence how could such a person exist that's why
01:06:54i asked you to come here to verify it
01:07:01our master is coming with after hearing this start preparing he'll arrive shortly yes
01:07:11fascinating draining the entire city's energy even if it's fake he's still a rogue mystic isn't he
01:07:19do you agree with me hank master andy is a boastful man well but if he really is a mystic
01:07:25like he says
01:07:27and only 10 years old perhaps i will mentor him myself and grant him this chance what master you'd
01:07:35actually take in the disciple you're on the verge of trinity convergence already trinity convergence
01:07:43the world believes that i'm close to achieving it yet it is a realm beyond the ordinary mortals
01:07:51only myths talk about it but other than those myths nobody else mentions it pentaforce dominion
01:07:58a realm of extraordinary ability but for me i won't i'll never touch it judas solved a couplet unsolved
01:08:08for ages i'd say there is no need to continue to the second trial indeed you're right though the first
01:08:17test
01:08:17measured intellect he's shown us extraordinary talents that makes him deserving of being the first
01:08:25place even at the second trial as well hmm then further trials are simply pointless i totally agree
01:08:32with you bring the ink and brush how shall we conduct this honorable judges please decide if mr clay
01:08:46insists that he knows all the 10 artistic styles of calligraphy let's see let him prove to us that he
01:08:53can actually write very well then let him demonstrate these 10 styles really that's impossible nobody does
01:09:01that yeah chester you're suggesting write the immortal creed for heaven establish virtue for mortal secure
01:09:12purposes for ancestors revive wisdom for eternity forges peace you have to write the immortal creed 10
01:09:20times and each of the times should be written in a different style this is clearly torture this feels
01:09:26targeted at jude then why are they involving us you're making fun of us i only know one style i
01:09:31know the
01:09:31gothic one 10 styles is humanly impossible silence jude do you accept jude do you accept why
01:09:42wouldn't i what did he really master 10 well i can't do it i'm out however i refuse to believe
01:09:48he can
01:09:49do it nor do i i also yield so all of you behind him master i yield already i don't
01:09:56know 10 let alone
01:09:57write them same count me out the trial is meaningless anyway it's tailored solely for him this was never
01:10:03a scholarly contest the tests they gave us were beyond any of us were just foil for him yes exactly
01:10:10this trial is completely meaningless and now you want us to write the sacred text in 10 different styles
01:10:16no human being could possibly know those 10 styles and how to write all of them unless
01:10:26such exquisite brush stroke
01:10:30his grip the ink flow impossibly steady he moves the brush like he has mastered it for decades
01:10:38that 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
01:10:59the cursive script he's using the hardest tile he even does the cursive so messy i can't read it
01:11:06like this philistine this isn't messy can't you feel the flow of his writing indeed can you see how
01:11:11each character'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
01:11:31the italic script i told you he knew that script not if you believe me this is the italic script
01:11:38each
01:11:38character breathes
01:11:46hunchal script is he for real indeed how 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
01:11:58she always saw the genius in you at an early age
01:12:02i i believe that too but i lack the courage to speak up
01:12:14the
01:12:15clerical script is this clerical script
01:12:17it's authentic clerical script unbelievable he actually knows it
01:12:22so what if he knows it talent is nothing without backing the lunamounts are coming
01:12:26if i can win the lunamounts favor then i can still crush you into dirt jude
01:12:32a mute's a mute you'll forever be a broken child to me
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 what's this it's artistic but what it is i don't know
01:12:51did he invent that wait it's carolingian minuscule what's that
01:12:59this is carolingian minuscule in charlemagne's era thin 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 what what what after untral script and carolingian minuscule
01:13:29i knew it no 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 what i have no arguments you've earned this title
01:13:56the champion is jude sterling of house sterling
01:14:04wow he actually won it our champion our 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 congratulations congratulations
01:14:21i fully yield to you jude house 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
01:14:41something's off what's happening to them
01:14:48ah this way please and eek this had better not be false intel of course i'd never lie at worst
01:14:56he's a young genius geniuses are a dime a dozen to us unworldly mystics they are insects beneath
01:15:02our feet of course benjamin sterling answer me now was your house of sterling elevated high enough
01:15:09today is this enough for you he called his grandfather's name this isn't right what happened
01:15:17jude stop shut up dude sterling don't get cocky just because you won the award it belonged to our sean
01:15:27i am asking you was it enough if you're satisfied i fulfilled my promise to you now it's your family's
01:15:34turn time to honor your deal
01:15:41kneel at my mother's grave in mourning robes admit you were wrong jude sterling i don't recall making
01:15:48such promises to anyone
01:15:55though i agreed with your condition your mom was still just a woman unworthy of my dignity i am the
01:16:02patriarch the face of the family and my forehead has never touched dirt so you intend to deny the
01:16:08oath you made jude be reasonable we belong to a noble family face matters more than promises remember
01:16:17that so just accept the reward and all our wealth will be transferred to you dad if you won't give
01:16:25in
01:16:26then forget it
01:16:30do you think i care about wealth you must be kidding me i don't care about your treasures those are
01:16:36nothing but dust to me i've surpassed your petty realm entirely hahaha what a very noble speech i'm really
01:16:56touched
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 lunamount envoys did it just show up the master even came in person that's
01:17:22their master
01:17:26the master's here why aren't you kneeling do you all have a death wish
01:17:31even the prince is kneeling to them get down now oh all hail master of lunamount
01:17:39just a normal young boy is this guy what they call a mystic barely a divine nexus tier i don't
01:17:47feel
01:17:47any power coming from this boy either he's way stronger than me i can't see through him or he's just
01:17:55a nobody you on your knees now
01:18:03you on your knees now
01:18:05who do you think you are
01:18:06huh he's got a death wish what a waste top of the world and dead the next kneel now how
01:18:12dare you
01:18:12disrespect lunamount he's gonna get us killed this time
01:18:16do you even hear yourself young man i said who do you think you are
01:18:24i'm the head disciple of lunamount my name is hank kaltavian lunamount are they important
01:18:31he's got a death wish lunamount is solid range protector every top cultivator in the empire gathers
01:18:38there we have 300 disciples on your knees plead for the sake of your 300 disciples were it not for
01:18:45my mercy you won't be here breathing do you even know what you're talking about you just threatened
01:18:52to exterminate them is he out of his mind
01:18:57is he really a mystic if he is how strong must he be to talk like that if not is
01:19:04he just some
01:19:05reckless kid running his mouth he doesn't even understand the weight of the words he's using
01:19:10and now what am i about to get dragged into this mess too dude get on your knees and beg
01:19:18for forgiveness
01:19:18kneel down
01:19:29he's an outcast from our family whatever he said has nothing to do with us nothing at all
01:19:33please have mercy please punish him not us he's not a sterling he doesn't speak for us we already
01:19:39cast him out a long time ago please don't drag us into this i'm begging you am i still a
01:19:44sterling
01:19:47am i still a sterling no you never were you're just a cast off so am i abandoned
01:19:54master he's not a sterling yeah we already disowned him we exiled him it's true seven years ago
01:20:01master from lunamount he's the only crazy one in here we have nothing to do with this we're
01:20:07innocent kill only the guilty didn't i just make myself clear i'm not a sterling i am an oran
01:20:13yet you insist that i'm a sterling that your blood's in my veins that it is my duty to secure
01:20:19victory for
01:20:20you and elevate you to glory stop telling lies when did i say that to you you're never a sterling
01:20:26you
01:20:26don't have our noble blood that name was never yours yeah even you call yourself an oran you're never
01:20:34a sterling jude dad dad what are you talking about dad what are you talking about shut up
01:20:44love i just felt the baby move
01:20:55i'm done with this all your lives you've drowned in vanity and greed too ashamed to
01:21:00even acknowledge your own blood seven years ago when jude was only three years old all of you
01:21:07you threw him out of the house you said we only breed prodigies
01:21:12that my mute child would shame us all you're lying stop with the lies he's only three years old
01:21:18and you simply threw him out you even exiled him with my wife when i refused you called me this
01:21:25loyal but i said no then you called me the ungrateful son clueless about the big picture
01:21:31well screw that you don't know what i've been through none of you my poor wife she raised him
01:21:38alone i wasn't even there and when she died i wasn't there for them either i've been living with
01:21:45guilt and it eats me up every day he only wanted to bring jude home because the prince expects the
01:21:50perfect family but i know that you're only using him you're only using him but me i'll take it you
01:22:01know
01:22:01why i get to see my son again now i can proudly say that he is my son again all
01:22:13you wanted was to
01:22:15parade his skills around to drill into him you're a sterling make us proud and then what did you do
01:22:22loony mount shows up jude won't bow to them and suddenly he's no longer one of us so which is
01:22:29it
01:22:29is he family or not he'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
01:22:47that's just cruel and cold i feel sorry for you kid after everything that's happened a 10 year old still
01:22:54managed to outshine the legends live or die today kid you're already my hero jude sterling he's wrong
01:23:02he's not one of us not since i kicked him out he's not one of us and seven years ago
01:23:08fine deny him
01:23:11but today i'm finally stepping up i'm jude's father my name is anthony sterling
01:23:23i understand it now i get it hey kid i feel sorry for you their noble house is trash
01:23:31but to disrespect us and mouthing off about us sympathy won't stop your death 10 years old or not
01:23:38today you're going to meet your end andy
01:23:44yes brother go make it quick for the boy yes
01:23:50sorry kid you're just 10 years old and really talented however don't blame me for what comes next
01:23:57after today you'll be dawn shire's greatest prodigy with your name resounding throughout the entire empire
01:24:02just name your price you move it jude
01:24:10move behind me don't play the hero
01:24:14you did pretty good i'll spare you i'll only be using this finger
01:24:19now allow me to show you how it ends you you brat
01:24:32shadow thorn strike
01:24:37with just one finger this could be real how is this possible this could be real he's a mystic
01:24:43by the grace of his holy light i didn't kill him don't you worry i simply guided him towards paradise
01:24:57he has the petal trail this is the legendary petal trail
01:25:08he's a mystic
01:25:13he's a mystic
01:25:14trinity convergence
01:25:21by the grace of this holy light
01:25:27pentaforce dominion
01:25:30save me save me master help me
01:25:33pentaforce dominion they actually they actually exist i'm facing a true master save you
01:25:41how can he save you he can't even save himself mercy master please spare us
01:25:48to witness an immortal mastering pentaforce dominion in my lifetime
01:25:53i can die happy i have no regrets
01:26:01please please please take me with you i'll devote my life to you please 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
01:26:20i'm just a baron take me as your disciple you want to learn from me you no way
01:26:30i'm not worthy enough
01:26:33i'm your uncle jude i'm your aunt i'm your grandfather i was wrong come home with us
01:26:39what are you waiting for father let's go
01:26:45what did you say father let's go
01:27:11what did you say father let's go
01:27:12jude
01:27:16If I failed you, I hope you can still forgive me!
01:27:26Jude!
01:27:27It'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!
01:27:37Wait 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?
01:28:03Shut it!
01:28:04She was just your aunt!
01:28:05I'm your real mother!
01:28:07She raised me since childhood, as if I was her own!
01:28:11Besides, 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!
01:28:19Your 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!
01:28:29Stop blaming everything on me, Dad!
01:28:29It deserves to be called my mom!
01:28:31Mother!
01:28:32Where in the world can we find her tomb?
01:28:34Will 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!
01:28:43Unworthy or not, we must still bow in front of her grave!
01:28:47Three days with no leaves!
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 that 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!
01:29:15You'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!
01:29:23Mom!
01:29:24Where can we find you?
01:29:26We were blind!
01:29:28We were arrogant fools!
01:29:29Don't warn you, Lori!
01:29:30We were blind!
01:29:32We were arrogant fools!
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