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00:00training. They will mostly use what they learned during their travels, and perfect it here. Ryan
00:04wonders what that could imply. The mage turns to him first and expresses that he's grown rapidly.
00:09The swordsman has no doubt become stronger, but even that isn't enough, and they both understand
00:13that. Our boy is directly telling him that he must get stronger without stopping. Ryan understands
00:18he's being instructed to train. Mikhail is happy that he doesn't have to directly hover over the
00:22swordsman to watch his every move. He knows that this guy is talented enough to train on his own,
00:26to foster his own growth like a plant. Smiling, the swordsman asks about his task. Mikhail suggests
00:32that he use all the surrounding countless monsters to cut down as his targets. Ryan vows to become
00:36resiliently strong even more than before. Those words satisfy the mage, as he shifts his attention
00:41to his butler. Murden is ready for anything, and despite their age gap, the old man is ready to
00:46behave like a student for this role. Mikhail is pretty shocked that this guy isn't objected to
00:51anything. The butler admits that they might have a difference of circles, but he can tell that the
00:55young master has secretly reached the 8th circle level 2. With his secret out, Mikhail decides to
01:00cut things short. He opens the door and brightly advises that they go for a little run. Murden
01:04really doesn't have a good feeling about this, while the devious young master spouts great wisdom
01:09about keeping a strong body with a strong mind. That's why they'll be going for an actual run.
01:14Back when they were traveling, Mikhail saw potential in him when he carried the whole horse and walked.
01:18Murden really doesn't want to be involved in that exhausting mess, and tries to weasel his way out,
01:22but the young master grabs him anyway, happily taking him to his little training session.
01:27Mikhail smiles with great joy seeing how obedient the butler is by always listening to him.
01:31Meanwhile, the poor old man is screaming for his life, knowing he's going to get tortured again.
01:35In their final meeting, Tepes vowed to meet the hero again in the next three months. He did not
01:40hesitate and donned his helmet to set off. The mage offered support for his mission,
01:44but the young Draculian refused the offer. Mikhail isn't worried about him. This is the same
01:48spearman who in our hero's previous life beheaded every single demon that he came across.
01:52He has both the talent of being a hunter, as well as the thirst of boundless revenge.
01:56That's a weapon that Mikhail could use. Looking down at the state of the ground,
02:00the young master shares that his next plan revolves around farming. Seth wonders if it's
02:04really possible in this wasteland. It's obviously a useless question to Mikhail,
02:08who always has a plan for him. Hilariously, this time that's not the case.
02:12Bro's clueless and she's bummed out by his carelessness. For what he's going to do,
02:16Mikhail plans on securing a Irving space for the residents,
02:19and then reducing the number of monsters nearby. Finally, there will be a defense magic to protect
02:23the newly secured area. Everything seems logical from this plan, but Seth is a little shaken by
02:28the fact that he's actively taking part instead of neglecting this wasteland. Because if he uses
02:32his current plan, his progress will just come undone in a matter of time. That's where she's wrong.
02:37The young master hovers a few symbols and manifests a sphere of green light. Stunning Seth. This is the
02:42first time she's seen the seeds of the world tree in his position. The world tree is already fine,
02:47so the fact that he has seeds for it is offensive to her. The idea of creating another will destroy
02:51the significance of the original tree. But Mikhail explains that these aren't real seeds,
02:56but duplicates. It's not an efficient product to begin with. He tosses all of them into the ground.
03:01Their only benefit is that they grow pretty fast and wide. In fact, the second he tossed them is
03:06the very moment they took monstrous roots and began flourishing this land with life. Even Seth is
03:11taken aback by this diabolical growth rate. Our boy adds that he conducted some analysis upon
03:15discovering the world tree. In reality, it's actually something he made right before his
03:19regression. The product itself has been depleted, so there's only a limited number in use.
03:23There's another issue of lifespan, which only extends for one year. The seeds can't be planted
03:28after that. Still, he's got plenty of them to fill the whole territory, and after it blossoms,
03:33the demons won't be able to raid here for at least a year. As for managing them, Mikhail intends to
03:37use the help of Neftis. Seth knows that the Guardian is capable of looking after them well,
03:42but she's curious if he's got a name for the tree. It's a cute little thing that Mikhail never thought
03:46about. Bro ends up stupidly calling it the Dream Tree, which is hilariously the worst name ever.
03:51As days pass, the mage is sitting down talking to the latest iPhone 20 Pro Max, which is really just
03:56a fancy magic sphere. The marquee on the other side thinks the boy has gotten a little too cocky ever
04:01since becoming a hero, and he's still got his trusty stick to remind his son that he would have
04:05loved putting him in a wheelchair like Stephen Hawking if Mikhail wasn't just his son. Our boy knows he
04:10can't mess with pops, and reminds his father to be kind. The marquee has no problems with that,
04:15but he's furiously reacting like a venomous demon that Mikhail discusses his plans to create an
04:20independent territory before consulting him. The young master claims that his beloved father
04:24should already be used to his antics. The marquee admits that he can't even beat the crap out of the
04:29kid since they're so far off, but he did receive heavy pressure from the Emperor. Mikhail learns that the
04:34Empire isn't going to pressure the hero, since the Emperor understands the importance of one in their
04:38generation. At the same time, he desires for the young master to visit the capital, so that he
04:43could speak to the hero face to face. Even for someone like Mikhail, he's bummed out because this
04:48conversation is going to be problematic. At least there won't be any issues in this wasteland in his
04:53absence, so Mikhail decides that he should just go straight off. Meanwhile, Merton is out here receiving
04:57Alfred's training from Batman to, I don't know, beat freaking Superman or Goku at this point. An old dude is
05:03doing push-ups with a huge boulder and making me feel fat. Mikhail asks for Merton's attention,
05:07and explains that he'll be leaving for the capital for a while. In that duration, the butler is going
05:12to take over the young master's role here. Mikhail adds that he's headed to meet the Emperor.
05:16Merton at first chalks it off as nothing big, until he suddenly realizes that it's the Emperor that
05:21they're talking about. In the next scene, the mage boards a carriage to head to the capital.
05:25Seth thinks it's oddly comfortable for them to travel this way, compared to how they came here.
05:30What's interesting to her is that Mikhail never journeys alone, but that's because he never had time for
05:34that. Shifting the topic, Seth suddenly remembers an important change. You see, just like how our boy
05:40developed divine powers through his evolution, the floating fairy also experienced changes. Seth
05:45smiles and insists on showing him what she can do with her new powers. A hue of green energy illuminates
05:50over and within seconds she sizes up to a completely normal human size, unlike her tiny midget appearance.
05:56Mikhail is pretty astonished by this change. Apparently, when he received divine power,
06:00hers were also recovered in some capacity. However, this form is taxing and she can't maintain it for
06:05more than 30 minutes. Inquiring more, he asks if there's another function to it. Seth lifts her hand
06:10and waves it to the side. Mikhail senses a critical change in the environment. Almost half the energy
06:15of every monster within this area is fully demolished. This is fascinating. Perhaps even overpowered,
06:21Seth explains she used her storm ability to manipulate and attack only monsters. But even at her current
06:26level, she could do only half of what she's capable of at her prime. This is an interesting
06:30topic for the mage, who is curious to know about the peak of her powers. She decides to explain
06:35everything, starting off with the fact that she was in tip-top condition around the time of the gods.
06:40Sure, she wasn't actually a god, but compared to every human of the modern era, Seth was unbelievably
06:45stronger, which implies that she could practically appear like a god. By the way, even the strongest
06:51grandmasters and ninth circle humans could boast nothing against actual gods. They all struggled to seek
06:56the divine relics, because the humans in Mikhail's timeline desperately believed that if they could
07:00obtain that godly power, they would possess a means to kill the demon god. Knowing how powerful they
07:05were puts the young master in contemplation. He fails to understand how a civilization that
07:09brilliant could topple. The easiest reason in his head is that there was some kind of traitor among
07:14them. Anyway, Seth's big girl transformation puffs out like a balloon and squashes her down into her
07:19pathetic little cute size again. Our boy's a little disappointed because she clearly said 30 minutes.
07:24Apparently the idiot used her powers to test several things, so the duration was stifled several times.
07:29Mikhail smiles with pure joy, reflecting that this is the kind of situation he's always used to.
07:34Poor Seth doesn't even know if bro is making fun of her right now. Anyway, there's still some time left
07:39until they arrive at the capital, so in that moment, Mikhail decided to check up on all the acquired powers
07:43he has. The most unfortunate aspect is that he only received boosts for divine power, which is completely irrelevant
07:50to mages and their use cases. The good thing, however, is that Mikhail possesses a special
07:54affinity for both mana and divine power, allowing him total harmonization for the creation of a third
07:59energy. Those changes are slowly being made. The young master wonders if he should test that energy's
08:05powers. To think that his powers now reside in the border between divinity and mana, the combination of
08:10Hekau's stigmata, paired with the world tree's divinity as well as the storm's might. It's no wonder that
08:15our boy struggles to sense his own powers when he's not concentrating, because he's basically
08:19experiencing three kinds of divinity in one go. The good thing is that the world tree and Seth's
08:24storm have merged almost perfectly for now, which is no surprise to Mikhail. The essence is compatible.
08:30Something about the changes in his body makes him feel as if something refreshing is brewing up
08:34inside. Seth looks at him dead ass with her jaw left open. The state of the carriage has completely
08:39shifted. There's green life all around. Seth reveals that the mage has become a druid. There's even a few
08:44cute creatures sprouting around just from Mikhail's presence. He ponders the difference between a
08:48druid and a mage. Druids actually don't deploy mana, but rather the essence of nature itself.
08:53They can get help from their surroundings through trees, animals, and even the grass,
08:58a special innate ability only they can possess. But Mikhail originally never possessed this kind
09:02of affinity with nature. It appears the case is different now. He smiles while Seth has several
09:07questions about how this man somehow achieved druid status by combining Seth's storm and the world
09:12tree's powers. No human has ever done this, but Mikhail is an optimist and assures her that it's just
09:18possible. The concept is absurd to Seth as divine power isn't easily deployed by humans. The mage
09:23counters that priests can use it easily, but that power is considered common status, altered for humans
09:28to use it. Even the strongest Saintess couldn't control the real divine power, but Mikhail is so
09:33special that he combined those divine powers all at once. The mage acts sigma by stating that it's not
09:38impossible to do. Meanwhile, the green midget is losing her marbles, stating how it's just beyond
09:43reason. I mean, this is what happens when you're the main character, but there's actually a story
09:46reason too. Mikhail suspects that back in their encounter, Hekau referred to him as a demigod,
09:51so perhaps it has something to do with it. Speaking of which, bro's got a cute marshmallow baby just
09:56staring at him like he's the parent. The cutie doesn't know its own name, but points its stubby little
10:01finger and says that he really wants to be friends with the human. Mikhail watches this bubbly little
10:05ball of energy float by his side. The thing flutters its tiny little wings while Seth is
10:10shocked that she's watching a mole in real time. Mikhail realizes what's going on. His eyes widened
10:15in awe of the Tesis' sacred herb, a golden leaf that the little one is holding. This magic ingredient
10:20is so priceless that every single alchemist in the entire world is trying to find it to this day
10:24so that they could create the ultimate elixir. In order for the elixir's creation, a Tesis' sacred
10:30herb is an absolute requirement. Mikhail is shocked how this thing got it. The little
10:34one states that it's a present, not even a bribe, as they're friends now. The moment our boy says
10:39that he could refuse this offer, the tiny mole panics like it has just seen our boy's name on
10:43the Epstein files or something. Even Seth thinks that's a ridiculous joke. It's pretty clear that
10:47the Tesis' herb was created when Mikhail's own evolution fostered, which means accepting the
10:52little one's gift is harmless. It's not like bro was ever planning on refusing in the first place.
10:57The little fairy is a bit bummed out and disappointed, but Mikhail needs its assistance
11:01to continue his druid development. So he accepts the gift, brightening the cute thing's mood.
11:06Mikhail asks for the name again, but it has none. This means he'll have to name his little companion,
11:10and remember, this man is just terrible with his names. Mikhail is lost in thought, and decides
11:15to call the mole a mole, and I'm not even joking. Bro basically said the floor is out of floor.
11:19Seth is bummed out that he's so lousy with his names, and recommends that he try again.
11:23But the tiny one has a different opinion. It smiles so brightly. Having received its new name,
11:28Mikhail is chill because now he doesn't have to name the damn thing anymore.
11:32The scene cuts to the part where the carriage finally stops. Seth breathes fresh air and wonders
11:36if he's going to see the emperor immediately. Mikhail explains that it's impossible to do that.
11:41He has to make certain preparations first. So when he decides to visit the amazing Archbishop
11:45Ale, the young master is impressed that this guy looks way happier, thanks to the fact that they
11:50resolved their greatest problem. Ale is curious what brought Mikhail over, who answers by revealing
11:55that he's going to see the emperor. The Archbishop bids good luck, but our hero is in dire need of
11:59the Archbishop's help, especially since this man has some special information about the emperor.
12:04The man looks at him strangely, confused about what he wants to know. Mikhail grins maliciously
12:08and declares his interest in learning about the emperor's dark past. His interest is alarming and
12:13startling for the Archbishop. The mage explains that he's a hero, and he doesn't want to be the one
12:17who gets screwed over so easily. That is why he's arming himself with the best of information to
12:21weaponize against the emperor if everything falls flat. Some time later, two men discuss the arrival
12:26of the young Walpurgus in the capital. The situation isn't in their favor. Marquis Kelibos is a bona fide
12:32certified D1 hater of Mikhail Walpurgus and finds it ridiculous that this child became the hero.
12:37The Marquis asks for his subordinate's opinion of the hero's arrival, to which they both agree that
12:42there's a chance that there may be some kind of deal being formed. The same boy who was once rejected
12:46shamefully by Lindell is now a hero, landing a revolutionizing impact within just a year's time.
12:51Nothing about this situation seems fair or achievable, which makes Marquis Kelibos doubt the whole of
12:56the holy nation for being benignly and corrupt. He wants to head off to the capital immediately,
13:01knowing that the only reason the young master would ever step foot in the capital so suddenly
13:05is because of some order from the emperor. This is a grave concern for the rest of the families,
13:09because if the emperor decides to support the Walpurgus above the others, the balance of power will tip
13:14in their favor. But that's just a show-off reason. The real reason deep down is that Marquis Kelibos
13:19is once again a hater to the bone. He's the kind of dude secretly praying for your downfall,
13:24and he hates everything that the Walpurgus family and its head stand for. The reason bro is so pissed
13:29is because his baddie got stolen from him and married Mikael's father instead, and ever since,
13:34his hate boner for them has only gotten harder. He can't allow Mikael to continue flourishing the
13:38Walpurgus name. The perspective shifts to the calm and collected hero, who reflects how people live
13:43out their lives facing unpredictable situations. That is what makes life as a whole. If everything
13:49so interesting, and though it's hard to accept, the light at the end of the tunnel is always bright.
13:54That is what Mikael as an optimist believes. You might think that this is some epic stoicism
13:58lesson or something, but trust me, bro's not trying to give us a lesson. Bro's saying his prayers
14:02because his pops is seconds away from whopping his ass. Just a few minutes back, the young master had
14:07just finished setting up the first stage. Next, he was thinking about sightseeing around the capital
14:12to ease off. That's until he heard his pop's voice, and that's when he knew, he fucked up.
14:16Over at the corner, the Marquis welcomed his dear boy with the most loving smile ever,
14:21and by that I mean the exact opposite. That takes us to the present. Bro's getting ragdolled by his
14:25pops. Mikael pleads his father to let go of the mighty club at least. But Mr. Walpurgus over here
14:30loves communicating with his ass spanker 9000. The father sarcastically promises that no archmage
14:36in the entire world would ever dare to beat their child with a club. In fact, he's only come here
14:40to
14:41congratulate the boy for claiming his territory. Mikael nervously smiles, confused about what's going on.
14:46He's a little disappointed that they haven't had a proper conversation in quite a while between the
14:50two of them. The Marquis sets the boy down, agreeing with him all the same. His eyes show
14:54a certain kind of expression that Mikael isn't familiar with. He never knew this before his
14:58regression. Originally, he was the troublemaker that his father had to chase after with not one
15:03but two ass spanker 9000s. There was very little understanding between the two of them. Eventually,
15:09the boy drifted from his son, reaching a place where neither of them could share a proper
15:12connection anymore. The man walks as the proud eight-circle archmage, a level that appeared
15:17unreachable for his son in the original life. The man was so great that someone so powerful could
15:22never understand the troubles of his weakling son. Mikael longed for love, and the emotion he felt the
15:27most was pure inferiority in his presence. But now that their levels are more comparable,
15:31the boy understands that his father was just a clumsy man and nothing more. He sucked raising him.
15:36Our boy wants to cradle their connection in this life and expresses to speak with him in length.
15:40The room shifts, and they're having a proper conversation. Marquis Volpergus is rather
15:44impressed that his son is so calm right before meeting the emperor. Mikael responds like a
15:49mature man, stating that the situation wouldn't change even if he was anxious, which I think is
15:53the real lesson we should all strive to apply in our lives. The Marquis is satisfied with the boy's
15:57brilliant response as well as his astonishing growth. Mikael continues stating that he has no choice
16:02but to remain mature in these times. This points their conversation towards the threat of the demons.
16:07The boy confirms that they have enemies, but mankind itself is falling apart and scattered
16:11in its union. In fact, the young master isn't worried at all about meeting the emperor.
16:16His concerns lie elsewhere, concerns that his father is curious to hear about.
16:20Sipping his tea, Mikael reveals that he's troubled over the case of the four great families,
16:24each of them being so powerful that they could be considered small kingdoms on their own.
16:29The four families are the Mishuples, the Lindels, the Kelebos, and finally the Volpergus.
16:33Among all, the most trustworthy are the Lindels with their perfect reputation.
16:37The other two families aside from the Volpergus are the problem. The biggest problem is the
16:42elephant in the room, the Kelebos family. That name obviously carries weight for Mikael's
16:46father, who wants to hear his son's plan. The young master desires to explain his plan,
16:50but even before that, he wants his father's help with something. Our boy reveals that he
16:54has thought of an excellent strategy to suppress the Kelebos family for good. Their little meeting
16:59wraps up and the first thing Seth says is how weird this father and son duo is.
17:03They're so professional without any warmth between them. Mikael then corrects himself
17:07by stating that his father's a little messed up in the head, which is just funny because
17:10bro's equally psychotic. Banter aside, the mage looks around, observing the bustling state
17:15of the capital. It's been a long, long time since Mikael saw this place look so lively.
17:20Before his regression, the city burned, swallowed by the flames, a complete opposite of what he's
17:25seeing right now. Seth asks for his next move, which is obviously his meeting with the emperor.
17:30She highlights that he had one other thing that he was planning to do. At that moment,
17:34Mikael senses someone's presence. Seth is alarmed. Both of them are aware that someone
17:38is secretly following them. The mage becomes a detective and scans his environment. He can
17:42tell that two cloaked figures are following him slowly. There's one on the left too.
17:46The first suspicion our boy has is if they're from some kind of dark guild,
17:50he's been meaning to be followed in the capital, though it appears that his enemies are underestimating
17:54him. It's insulting that they're sending such a small number to handle him.
17:57Interestingly enough, Mikael notices that there is one more stealthy assassin who thinks he's slick.
18:02The mage has marked four of them in total, and this last guy is more powerful than the others.
18:06Seth asks what they're gonna do. The young master has yet to make up his mind. Obviously he could
18:11throw them off, but something about this whole situation is bothering him as a whole. Back during
18:16the incident in which he purified the sewer rats, he doesn't remember what happened in the original
18:20timeline's version of events. The sewer rats are supposed to be eliminated, so what became of the dark guild
18:25is now something he's got zero clue over. Mikael believes that maybe certain enemies with similar
18:30power levels took over the guild, and perhaps some kind of grand demon like Beelzebub also appeared.
18:35The situation is dire, imploring the young master to investigate it thoroughly. One of the eleven spies
18:40watches him from close by, believing she won't get caught. She knows that this guy is hailed as the
18:44hero, and while there's tons of information known about Mikael Walpurgis, there's barely anything to learn
18:49about the hero itself. Every piece of information that is ever so collected is unreliable to go on.
18:54The woman assesses that this is the young master responsible for purifying the grand demon,
18:59as well as defeating Count Draculian. It appears that this man is a talented individual,
19:03a genius among geniuses. The elven hero is curious to see his face, but while she's lost in thought,
19:09Bro's already gone from her sight. In the span of a single second, my guy vanished like the money in
19:13my
19:13bank account every month. She panics trying to look around, believing that she could still find him if he
19:18disappeared so suddenly. The elf curses herself for making such a critical mistake. She hastens to
19:23scan the environment, collecting any clues for where he might have gone. Spooking her out,
19:27Mikael's hand reaches from behind, as he playfully asks what she's looking for. She instantly clocks
19:32that this man is standing right behind him. Mikael assertively asks who else she's with.
19:37Terrified, the woman tries to escape the situation. She appears to have some kind of shadow ability
19:42like Shikamaru from Naruto, and she uses this move to quickly disintegrate her body and hop inside a
19:47person's shadow. Using the hopping ability, she hops from person to person, making her way as far as
19:52possible from her target. As she's fleeing from sight, she wonders what she must do next. Her
19:57mission is already complete. She can tell that this man is extremely competent, being able to figure out
20:01her skill which even masters struggle with. Her goal is to reach her guild and report the situation
20:06right away. She even tries to take a different route from usual to confuse her pursuer. Huffing and
20:10puffing, the girl thinks she won, not knowing that our boy is standing right next to her.
20:15Mikael Walpurgis? Nah, more like Minato Namikaze because what is that godlike speed?
20:19His arrival robs her soul as she fails to understand how the hell this man came all the way here.
20:24Mikael expresses that he's dealing with a shadow stealth dark elf user. He now understands that
20:29soon after the fall of the brown rats, a group called Talia took over. His perfect analysis stuns
20:34her. She can't fathom how he learned that the elf is associated with the Talia, but Mikael states that
20:38it's just a no-brainer given the situation. He then tasks her to lead the way, being casual about it
20:43at the same time. She thinks he's crazy for giving commands, but Mikael promises that he already knows
20:48about the guild, so there's no point in hiding. Playing her final card, the shadow elf blushes in
20:53embarrassment and begs to go separately on their way back. The reason this chick is ovulating,
20:58I mean feeling humiliated, is because she's the dark guild's manager, and that the whole guild
21:02comes after her if they see that she was captured by the hero. Now if our boy was a desperate
21:06little
21:07simp, he would have sympathized, but this man is a politician with no feelings. Bro straight up refuses
21:12her, and then activates his favorite sleeping technique to put her out. The shadow elf needs her
21:16eight hours, and our guy is such a hero he's helping her fix her sleep schedule. Seth thinks
21:21it's annoying that he didn't give the young woman some bit of consideration, but Mikael actually
21:25doesn't give a damn about anyone associated with the dark guild. Even better, if he brings her in
21:30forcibly like this, the guild wouldn't have that many issues. That's because this woman happens to be
21:34the cherished adopted daughter of Talia Organization's guildmaster. In the very next scene, your average NPC
21:40mob is chatting about in the guild quarters, our boy opens the door casually, greeting the Talia
21:45members. Every single one of these meatheads is put on edge. The mage understands that he's at the
21:50correct location, so he tosses them their pretty little elf as a delivery present. Bro's got better
21:55service than most couriers. We learn that the shadow elves called Mia, and she's still knocked out
21:59like a baby. The guys are all shocked, Mikael wonders if they all know about his existence. Several of
22:04them jump him at the same time, thinking that if they could just give this dude a whooping, things would
22:08be
22:08finished. Mikael snarks at their audacity and snaps his fingers, chanting,
22:12Hold. This spell, as obvious as its name is, casts magic circles on each of his target's heads.
22:17After those circles have been correctly placed, their bodies cease to move. Each member topples
22:22down like a statue. The young master asks if anyone got unfairly dragged into the guild,
22:27thinking there might be some good people. Not a single person speaks up, and as Seth explains,
22:31that's because this dumbass already placed them in his freeze spell. Mikael tells her that he already
22:36knew that, once again bumming her out with his rage baiter pro-max sarcasm. Having waited for a
22:41while, the young master playfully asks for his special guest to come out already. Seeing as this
22:45bastard isn't popping out, the mage decides to forcibly drag him here. Mikael begins casting an
22:50earthquake spell that shakes the whole building and threatens for it to fall. Before there could be a
22:54mini 911, the badass ninja-looking guy reveals himself, insisting that he stop. Mikael is glad to have
23:00found the man at last. The guildmaster pulls down his mask, mogging clavicular and the whole of the
23:05look-smaxing community with that perfect jaw. Hados learns that his daughter appears to have
23:09caused some trouble, so he apologizes to the mage. But you see, the bastard is taking Mikael for a
23:15fool. He looks down at the elf he brought, suggesting Mia to get up already. The shadow
23:19elf is really embarrassed that things turned out this way. Mikael didn't even listen to her,
23:23so she calls him mean for that. Our boy counters that she's the idiot who tried spying on a total
23:27stranger. This reply clocks her so hard that she goes furious and says the hero should share his
23:32information with the public. The brat's daughter orders her to stand down. Hados then butts in and
23:36explains that it was his idea to spy on the hero. They needed crucial information on the hero,
23:41and she was tasked for this mission. The man lowers his head once more, offering another round
23:45of apology to the great hero. It really looks like these guys aren't really bad guys. Mia even promises
23:50to do anything, and I mean anything to prevent her father's misery. She explains that Hados suffers from
23:55extreme anxiety. The man's name is familiar to Mikael from his original life. This guy led the
24:00Talia, and while being its guildmaster, he also boasts an excellent reputation for being a master
24:05assassin. His death occurs at the hands of the brown rats in the original timeline, but now,
24:10the future has shifted in our boy's favor. The situation is a little at odds with Mikael.
24:14Something about the Talia organization has changed. He doesn't want these changes to be so apparent in
24:19the eyes of the public. Instead, he wants to monitor this group in close proximity, so the hero starts
24:24talking and clears the air that he didn't really come here to blame them. Hados is confused and
24:28surprised. Mikael adds on to his previous statement by highlighting the name, Brown Rats,
24:33the very monster that sold his own soul to the devil, Beelzebub. The mage understands that Talia
24:38members raided the Brown Rats' territory and took the place for themselves. Since the Brown Rats were
24:42pagan people, Mia takes extreme offense and questions if the hero is also viewing the Talia in the same
24:48paganic light. This of course is a serious offense. Mikael states that the original problem remains
24:53unchanged, as he was the person who had to clean up after the Brown Rats in the first place.
24:57Mia answers in her father's stead, stating that it's completely normal for any organization to
25:02come and take control of unclaimed land without being labeled traitors. Mikael agrees with her,
25:07but that's only until he grabs one of the fallen members of the group and unveils the crest near
25:11his shoulder. It appears that the Talia members ended up taking in some of the Brown Rats' members,
25:15which hurts their whole, we're not pagans story. Mia and her father both realize the truth is out.
25:20The guildmaster questions one last time if they're being declared as pagans. In that exact second,
25:25the young master feels the weight of a dozen blades threatening to take his head clean off.
25:29This is a warning. This kind of pressure is monstrous, making Hedos a powerful opponent.
25:34The young master calls out Hedos' aura pressure trick. The guildmaster apologizes for doing as
25:38much and stands down. But thanks to this, our boy has the perfect excuse to mention that Hedos must be
25:43a master assassin to use such aura. Unknowingly, the guildmaster praises the hero's exceptional
25:48instincts. Mikael states that he can perceive the finest details, for instance, the state of Hedos' heart.
25:54The guildmaster is put on edge as Mikael goes full Gojo mode with that crazy-ass glare,
25:59declaring that the assassin has been cursed, but somehow he's alive. The fact that he knows so
26:04much is concerning. But as always, our boy chalks it off by stating that he's a hero,
26:08and that God told him. It's just funny how Bro is LARPing communication with God for every excuse
26:13just because he knows shit about the timeline. The duo grows silent, until Mia hesitantly asks if the
26:19great hero has some information about the curse and how to lift it from its target. Crossing his arms,
26:23Mikael smiles at his new buddies and confirms that he does. Just hearing that causes Mia to throw
26:28herself towards the hero. She pulls his cloak and begs him to tell her the information, that she's
26:33ready to do anything for it. Thanks to this act of desperation, the young master now knows that the
26:37Talia is in a pickle. Mikael responds, stating that he doesn't want to give things for free,
26:42so they should start off their chat by discussing just how much information they have on him.
26:46Shortly after, the young master has a bunch of documents out, and he has these guys sign a bunch
26:50of papers. This is for the contract to establish between the hero and the Talia. Both of them
26:55shared a mutual alignment, so the mage had no desire to drag this out any further. The first
26:59thing that he had to do was treat Hedos' curse, and after curing that, the master assassin would
27:04be back to normal. Even Mikael admits that this matter shouldn't be taken lightly, but thanks to
27:08this change, the guildmaster of the Talia could end up leading his organization to a much brighter
27:13direction. The young master made them sign several limitations on the organization's purposes,
27:17and if they do expand, they'll be classified as a dark guild without question. The master assassin
27:22understands how the current situation looks, and realizes that the hero is truly willing to help
27:27him. Mikael expresses that their deal is pretty simple, he'll receive top-notch information from
27:31their end, and if they don't deliver their side of the deal, then the contractor, or in this case,
27:36Hedos will have to pay with his life. The contract explicitly also states that Talia has to be held
27:41innocent for its operations, which means they must quickly annihilate all of the sewer rat men that are
27:46creating problems for their organization. Mikael has made his adjustments for Hedos' group. The
27:51master assassin still believes that it won't help their guild to be seen in a much better light even
27:55with these changes. It's then the mage reminds the assassin what family he hails from, the Walpurgis
28:00are exceptional, and Mikael even tells them to reach out to his father for any details. Hedos is a bit
28:05hesitant, questioning if the Marquise's personality is similar to the calm and collected demeanor of his
28:10son. Well, that's not exactly how our boy would put it, as he remembers a scary-ass man always coming
28:15to
28:15spank him with his abnormally large stick. Without holding back, Bro says that his pops is in another
28:20league entirely. That seems concerning to Hedos, but Mikael promises that his father is still not so
28:25unreasonable as to cause any problems. The master assassin is supremely anxious and hopes that
28:29everything works out just like our boy intended, while the hero eventually leaves the guild
28:33headquarters, concluding their meeting. Seeing him off, Mia remarks and asks her father if it's really
28:38right to trust the hero. The assassin shares that he's got a gut feeling that this man is treating them
28:43fairly. Hedos has lived his entire life based off of instinct, which is the same reason he even had
28:48his daughter. At long last, he finally has a chance to be freed from the curse, but even more is
28:53the
28:53fact that the hero made them a promise. That promise is to ensure that the Talaya come out of the
28:57darkness and step into the light, fostering development for their lives. Hedos' states that
29:02the young master didn't boast any kind of judgment in his eyes, which means he actually desired for the
29:07deal to go through, that he trusts them enough. Being backed by the hero is a privilege in itself,
29:11because it's a deal so good that even if it falls through, they'll still be at an advantage.
29:16Mia understands her father's perspective and watches the mage disappear from sight.
29:20She playfully comments that Mikhail seems very casual about being a hero. Instead of boasting
29:25specialty, no one could tell that he's the kingdom's hero if he didn't announce it himself.
29:29We cut to the imperial palace. Mikhail looks up with wonder in his eyes. He finds the palace gorgeous,
29:34but even more, he now understands what he must protect. Walking up to meet the emperor,
29:38the young master is a little bit anxious, but he knows there won't be any danger.
29:42However, what really bothers him is one guy's existence, a man who should be working at the
29:46palace as an imperial knight. Suddenly, guards hasten to stop the man from entering, stating
29:51that these are the great emperor's quarters. Before they could finish speaking, the young
29:55master declares himself as a hero. They chalk it off as a joke at first, until our boy shows them
29:59the
30:00proof. Both guards are startled like crazy and hasten to conduct a double-checking procedure,
30:04begging him to cooperate with their authentication procedure. With the information confirmed,
30:08an escorting knight is assigned to the mage to help him see the emperor.
30:12Obviously, Mikhail has a good feeling about who would come, there's only one guy for the job,
30:16and that man arrives to greet the hero with great respect. This man is Sir Mehran,
30:20who is stunned that the young master already knows his name. The young master shares that
30:24they're both from the noble families. The mage hails from the Walpurgis, while the knight hails
30:28from the Celebas. Mikhail is most delighted to meet him and extends his hand, he's being overly
30:33polite to foster a connection with this guy. Sir Mehran is the second son of the Marquee Celebas,
30:38and before our guy's regression, Mehran became the bloodlusted sinner who killed his very own father.
30:43He may have been a slaughterer in some eyes, but many hailed him as the great hero who stopped his
30:47family's rampage by taking matters into his own hands. The old Mikhail remembers the tragic fate
30:52of Mehran for being covered in blood and celebrated by the ironic title of the destroyed hero. And I gotta
30:58say, this side character's backstory is low-key more impressive than most anime characters. Mikhail greets the
31:03man destined to fall to ruin. Sir Mehran smiles at him and feels so much honor that the great hero
31:08knows about him. The man didn't stop smiling for even a second as he guided the amazing hero in the
31:13audience hall. That's just the kind of guy he was. Mikhail knows that he may not be the most powerful,
31:18but he is the destroyed hero. A sinner who drowned in tragedy once smiled like he did in a happy
31:23-go-lucky
31:24kind of way. The young master brings up the fact that Mehran may not have been posted as a palace
31:28knight for a while, which is confirmed, though Sir Mehran politely says how proud he feels for
31:33becoming a palace knight. Even his glory is next to nothing compared to the likes of the amazing
31:37hero. And man, I love this guy already. Show some love for him in the comments. Mikhail emphasizes
31:42that becoming a palace knight at Sir Mehran's age is nothing to scoff at. It's an incredible
31:47achievement. His words widen the guy's smile even more. This is the same smile that Mikhail aims to
31:52uphold. He does not want the world to steal it from Mehran. And damn, imagine if our boy turns out
31:57to be
31:57gay. Anyway, the current Mehran has no clue about his father's ugliest truths. Learning about it gets
32:02him destroyed in the first place. The only single way to defeat Marquis Kalibos in one go is a plan
32:07Mikhail discussed with his own father. For this plan to succeed, they'll require Mehran's help.
32:12Our boy decides to ask the son's opinion on Marquis Kalibos, his father. The newbie palace knight
32:17respects the man, stating that their family is one of the four great names in the empire. The Kalibos have
32:22all been maintained thanks to his father's leadership, even though Myron understands full well
32:26how sour that man is towards the Walpurgis family. But that kind of spitefulness and anger emerges
32:31from the Marquis' younger years. Myron is naive and thinks his father isn't immature, that he wouldn't
32:37ever hold grudges. But sadly, this is far from the actual truth. Even before his regression, Mikhail's
32:42family was increasingly pressured and began deteriorating even more when Marquis Kalibos forced
32:47his hand. It became so bad that the Marquis' own son learned of his father's heinous actions. A conflict
32:52between the two began to rise, and it ended in a bloodbath disaster. There's many ways to handle
32:57the situation, but our boy really doesn't want to expose the reality to Mehran so soon. Instead,
33:02he addresses the young knight and changes the topic to an issue that is rising in the capital.
33:06He wonders if the palace knight knows anything about the situation.
33:09Once concerning the dark family, Mehran's eyes show great concern and worry, as he shares that
33:14the dark family's concern has been a chronic issue that can't be fixed so easily. What's more is that
33:19it doesn't concern any of the palace knights or their duties, so they can't intervene to resolve
33:23it either. Disappointedly, Mehran understands where the hero is coming from, but his only role
33:27is to protect the emperor, the others are assigned for duties outside of that. Mikhail acknowledges that
33:32the palace knight is correct to say that, but then he paints a different reality, wondering what would
33:36happen if the emperor himself gave permission for Mehran to help. This stuns the knight, you see,
33:41our boy knows exactly what this guy wants. Mehran is a mere palace knight in his current position,
33:46who doesn't like being held down to one position. The very reason he's a palace knight in the first
33:50place is because he wishes to uphold the desires of his father, the marquise, and in other words,
33:55with just a little bit of motivation and support, Mikhail can manipulate and encourage the young
33:59Celebos to step out of his fixed position, towards a place where he has yet to go. The mage asks
34:04if
34:04Mehran desires such an outcome, that he's even ready to ask the emperor for it, that when he looks at
34:09people and scans them, he's judging their character, that God told him Mehran is built for a great cause.
34:14Come to think of it, bro's loving using the God told me card in every persuasive situation.
34:18The knight's face shows uncertainty and doubt, though he ultimately takes a chance and asks for
34:23the hero's help. Mikhail is happy to hear that and agrees. He's finally at this destination,
34:27so the tour guide wraps up here. The chamber's open to welcome the great hero. The emperor offers
34:32great praise for the young man to have traveled so far. Mikhail shows utmost respect and gratitude
34:37standing before him. The emperor walks up to him and then walks right past him, his tremendous figure
34:42mogging Mikhail's own. His perception stats are maxed out. The emperor straight up tells the hero
34:47that he's lying, that he's only passing formalities, and that in actuality, the mage has no respect for
34:52him in his tone. The situation really does amuse the ruler. Mikhail offers another greeting in a more
34:57respectful manner. The emperor disregards it and offers his surprise. He had no idea that a hero would
35:03end up emerging from the Walpurgis family. Since he plays a direct role on who remains the hero,
35:07the emperor decided to do thorough research and found some interesting discoveries on the boy
35:12known as Mikhail Walpurgis. Without sugarcoating a single word, the emperor calls the hero a complete
35:17psychopath. And goddamn, I didn't know fantasy man while Lorax could also move like Sherlock Holmes.
35:22The good thing is that the emperor thinks this should be a compliment, though he wonders if his
35:26words may have been harsh to the hero just now. Mikhail, instead of coloring himself a different
35:31perception, actually agrees with the emperor's description. Our boy knows what's going on here.
35:35The emperor isn't conducting the test of a hero here, he's trying to nudge and budge the young
35:40master of the Walpurgis family. His eyes are forming judgments, wondering if the mage is lying,
35:45or if he's stupid, if he's driven by desire and corrupted by fame. His response right now will
35:49determine the kind of person he is, so naturally our boy should be careful. Playing it like a complete
35:54badass, Mikhail corrects the emperor by saying that he's actually an evolved psycho. Ah yes,
35:59bro is Patrick Bateman, and he doesn't intend on giving the answers that the emperor wants from him.
36:04This man is the final boss of beards and mustaches, Theseus Ripple Alexandro,
36:08the sole monarch who rules the great empire. He's sharp enough to understand the very fact that
36:13disasters only arise when rights aren't accompanied by obligations, and that is what he uses as a
36:18baseline for every kind of judgment. He assesses people with that rule set, and yet, the emperor
36:22just can't get a read on the hero before him. Something about the kid seems off. His usual understanding
36:27of the world, the way he judges it, can't piece together Mikhail Walpurgis' personality.
36:32It's as if the mage exists outside of his judgment, which intrigues the emperor.
36:36Our boy instantly apologizes for his earlier snarky reply. The emperor even admits that if
36:41he was the boy's father, then Mikhail would have regretted offending him just now. The mage
36:45confidently fires back that the emperor is different from his father, boasting the quality
36:49of generosity. Now that both of them have taken interest in the other, the monarch asks the hero
36:54bluntly, inquiring if disaster is truly destined to strike upon their world. The mage casually responds
37:00that they must prepare for it, and things should be alright. But one thing is for sure,
37:04the disaster will be huge. The only way to safeguard humanity is to choose an appropriate
37:08reaction. His words basically confirm that mankind is destined to be obliterated. The emperor reads
37:14between the lines and acknowledges the severity of the disaster, one that even his empire will
37:18crumble to dust against. There were always instances of grand demons in the past that highlighted
37:23their danger. But that's the thing. Mikhail corrects the emperor by revealing that it's not
37:27just the great demons they have to worry about. The ruler of the dark, and the master of all those
37:32demons, the god of evil will personally descend upon them to exterminate this world. The fact
37:37that a literal god of demons is their final boss greatly shifts the perspective. The emperor shares
37:42no skepticism over the hero's words. In fact, he already knows about the whole incident regarding
37:46the grand demon in the capital. Curious, Emperor Theseus asks the young master what he wants from him,
37:52as the boy wouldn't have traveled for so long just to say hi. Mikhail has something to say,
37:56and he knows it. Our boy contemplates his words and begins to laugh. His words shatter the baseline
38:00of judgment once again, forming a second unpredictable response that stuns the emperor.
38:05This time our boy can tell from Theseus' face that he flinched. Back in his conversation with the
38:10archbishop, the guy did drop one useful piece of information, stating that the emperor is always
38:15indifferent. Sure, he typically gets hot-headed about certain conversations involving the usurping of
38:20the throne, which means that's a touchy little topic. There was a time when Theseus was young.
38:24He was allowed to receive a gift, but out of politeness, the young Theseus declined. Because
38:29of that refusal, the poor boy was scolded by his mother for two full days, and the current emperor
38:34is that same person. The fact that Mikhail specifically muttered the same response as
38:38young Theseus did astonishes the emperor by a lot. He can understand that the mage must have at least
38:43some kind of demand. For example, asking for his support could be a start. Mikhail coldly states that
38:48he can get the support whenever he likes, but the empire is controlled by Emperor Theseus of all people,
38:53and our boy shares no intention of taking its center. Instead, the mage smiles innocently and
38:58asks if there's a more suitable gift, one that the emperor could give of his own. Mikhail admits that
39:03he may have sounded harsh forcing the emperor to choose for him, but this is just what he desires.
39:07Our boy even calls himself an imperfect hero, lacking his manners and whatnot, and the emperor
39:12doesn't let him off either. He admits that the kid is genuinely nuts. The ruler accepts Mikhail's
39:17idea instead. He didn't really have any thoughts of changing his mind, but now, Theseus is
39:22considering forming a knight's order to face off against the demon troubling the wasteland.
39:26Orders will be sent to each lord, and finally Mikhail is tossed a special object. He catches the
39:31fancy little accessory, which the emperor wants him to communicate with. Theseus doesn't care
39:35whether or not the mage is receiving support from the holy empire, he believes that he's far more
39:39competent to grant that support. With this seal, everyone in the empire will respect Mikhail even
39:44more now. The mage bows in deep respect. There's one more matter that the young master wants to bring up,
39:49and it's regarding Mehron Celebas of the palace knights. Mikhail believes that the order of the
39:53palace wouldn't change much with one knight's absence, and the emperor luckily agrees because
39:58he too thinks his own knights are a little clueless about the events of the outside world.
40:02Theseus desires for the young knight to bring back great results for him. Mikhail is given permission
40:06to leave as all his desires have been satisfied. Our boy bows again and turns around to walk the other
40:11direction. As he's leaving, he returns a flashy smile, stating his interest in speaking with the
40:16person sneakily hiding behind the pillar. Emperor Theseus is truly baffled that the hero managed to
40:20catch that, and allows the young master to do what he likes. The scene wraps up with the emperor
40:24admitting his defeat. He's just been outwitted by the young master on every level. What's more is that
40:29he also managed to take notice of the commander of the palace knights, just hiding around the corner.
40:34This season knight is Hector Liam, and you just know if a dude's eyes are closed, then he's gonna be
40:38hella tough. The commander emphasizes that it's impossible for him to be sensed simply because of the fact
40:43that the hero is a mage, Theseus finds the matter even more intriguing. But his main concerns are
40:48still tied to the tragedy that the hero has told him of, a disaster that cannot be prevented is
40:53destined to fall upon humanity, and preparations for it are necessary. After the meeting, our boy is
40:58greeted by Myron, curious if things went his way. The mage shares that the emperor is in favor of the
41:03proposal, and from the young Celebos' own excited reaction, Mikhail can just tell this guy didn't enjoy
41:08being a knight here. Actually, Myron shares that he likes the life, but it's still something that he
41:12wasn't expecting for his life to be. Sure, protecting the emperor is a respectable ambition,
41:17but it's not fulfilling for Myron. Mikhail understands that now, the young knight can use
41:21his talents to save the lives of others. Oh, and by the bro, didn't just save the guy for charity.
41:26The hero seeks something from him. Mikhail smiles and suddenly brings up the brown rats.
41:30Because of the grand demon's appearance, the place has to be purified. That's why he doesn't have much
41:35information on the things related to the brown rats. In other words, Myron is being tasked on this
41:40mission to gather information about them. But this is actually a cover-up. Deep down,
41:44Mikhail Walpurgis already knows every single piece of information there is to know about the brown rats
41:49group. But this is actually just a simple task that he's using so that Myron could get closer to the
41:53ugly truth himself. The rookie knight is elated to take on this mission, but the hero has one more
41:58condition to add. He strictly orders Myron to come to him with the information and no one else. And that
42:03probably implies his asshole of a father. That's easy enough. So the happy-go-lucky knight excitedly
42:08takes on the mission. The stuff at the palace is wrapped up. Mikhail comes outside and Seth is
42:13confused why he got a specific knight to investigate the brown rats. The young master states that he's
42:18got his reasons and she'll know soon. But as he's coming to check on the Taliyah guild,
42:22Bro drops dead silent. That's because his pops has shown up out of the blue. The Marquee is annoyed
42:26why his son is asking such a stupid question when he's the one who sent these two bumbling dark guild
42:31idiots over in the first place. Their appearance alone screams shady to the Marquee, who has his trusty bat on
42:36him to whoop everyone's ass. After all, one spank a day keeps all problems away. The master assassin
42:42introduces himself nervously, only to be told to shut the hell up. Poor anxious guy is let down.
42:47Mikhail explains that these are the Taliyah guild leaders who he thought of placing in their own
42:51family's territory. He already knows that his pops is amazing at everything. So our boy is basically
42:56leaving him more kids to deal with. The Marquee understands that he has to play the part of a mom
43:00since Mikhail is way too busy being the hero. And our boy is smart enough to explain that their family's
43:05reputation will go up tremendously if he does a good job being one. His logic is sound, so Papa puts
43:11down
43:11his evil bat and takes another look at the two elves. Both seem to know something that he can't tell,
43:16but none of it matters anyway. The Marquee officializes the Taliyah as an intelligence agency working with
43:21the Wolpergus family. This announcement paints the whole group in a brighter image, because now they're
43:25associated with a proper great family, and the Marquees will benefit from them too. Any specific details
43:30are to be sent later to them, and with the Shadow Elves gone, the Marquees expresses his interest in
43:35his son, questioning what became of his meeting. Mikhail plays it nonchalant, stating that he was
43:40asking insulting questions but nothing out of the blue. The only unexpected gift he got was this
43:45shiny new seal. The emblem appears pretty high quality compared to a brooch. This thing is bound
43:49to help the young master in his hero duties. The Marquees knows that too, as no one would betray the
43:54Emperor in his own territory. As for their next topic, our boy shares that he's going to be leaving
43:59immediately to take care of another matter. It obviously concerns the Kelebos family,
44:03and his father understands that. The Marquees inquires if Mikhail has any idea why that family
44:08hates the Wolpergus so much. Our boy knows why. It's because the heirs of both had to fight for
44:13one woman, and Marquee Wolpergus ended up stealing her because of that Eighth Circle magic staff,
44:18if you know what I mean. What's disgusting is that even after their marriage, Kelebos hungered for
44:22Mikhail's mother like a creep. The bastard didn't share many great moments with them at all.
44:26Mikhail thinks it's irrelevant whether they were close or not.
44:29The Marquee agrees. But he does state that he was indecisive on his part too.
44:33The situation kind of bears resemblance to what happened with the bastard Nostra.
44:37It seems like his father really struggles with the people close in his life,
44:40and doesn't know how to be as frank with them. Mikhail taunts him for not doing that other than
44:44with his own son. The Marquee shifts the topic and explains that the Kelebos will never rest.
44:48Our boy understands that, and then inquires about the thing that he wanted his father to do.
44:52The Marquee has already taken action, though he doesn't know what's going to become of Marin.
44:56The father is confused about his son's next move. Mikhail, being the unpredictable mage,
45:01states that they're a powerful family bearing immense power,
45:03so there won't be many people pressuring them from the outside. In order to expose the dark
45:08truth to Mehran, they must do it from the inside, which basically means bro's gonna traumatize the
45:13hell out of the poor guy and rob him of his smile. But hey, at least that's less brutal than
45:17Mehran killing his own father. Let's explore Mehran's side directly. The young knight is tossing
45:22around the remnants of the brown rats like they're a piece of trash. Even the crooks are shocked that
45:27a palace knight here of all places. And don't get me wrong, as much as Mehran seems like a nice
45:31guy,
45:32homeboy looks like a damn villain right now. Myron believes that this bastard is Jack,
45:36the guildmaster of the Hyena Dark Guild. Jack, who is cowering in fear, states that he never once
45:41challenged or disrespected the Emperor in any capacity, that he's a lowly person who couldn't
45:46ever take a fight against their ruler. However, Psycho Mehran tells him to shut his yapping and remain
45:50seated like a good boy. His eyes drift to his side. It's a cellar, and inside of it are the
45:56withered, depressed faces of children. These children have been caged for god knows how long.
46:00Their tiny little hands clutch the bars with hopelessness in their eyes.
46:03Watching this sight fills Mehran with anger. The knight grabs Jack, holding himself back from
46:08practically severing him from limb to limb. He questions if Jack is the bastard who ended up
46:12taking after the brown rats and kidnapping children and keeping them hostage. The bastard
46:16guildmaster states that no one cares about that, so Mehran floods him with heavy hits,
46:20roaring at the scumbag for continuing to be a piece of trash dealing with such a filthy kind
46:24of business that involves children. The knight demands to know who's backing the Hyena Dark Guild.
46:29Jack doesn't get what he's trying to ask, so Mehran grabs his arm and then literally crushes it with
46:34his grip. This man is not to be fucked around with. He's got the eyes of a killer, as he
46:38offers one
46:39more chance for Jack to play easy and spill. The Hyena Guildmaster repeatedly states that he has no idea
46:44about the man's identity, as that person continues to hide their identity even from them.
46:48The good thing? Now Mehran knows that there is in fact a leader. All he has to do now is
46:53confirm the
46:53information himself. The palace knight gets up and inspects a nearby desk. His eyes focus on the
46:58handkerchief, and here's the plot twist. The handkerchief has the symbol of his very own family etched on
47:03it. Mehran begins to question why it would be here. At first he thinks that it's no big deal, but
47:08that
47:09there's not any way in the whole world his family would be connected to these sick morons. Despite his
47:13frustration, the young Celebos refuses to take any serious assumptions of his own family being
47:18involved, even though it's pretty clear what's going on here. Homeboy comes home to have a chat
47:22with his father. Marquis Celebos demands that his son stop doing such useless things, that he should
47:27stick to focusing on bringing honor to their family and go back to continuing his duties as a palace
47:31knight. These words are discouraging to Mehran, who counters that the emperor personally granted
47:36him permission to explore the situation from the outside, that his actions will lead to even greater
47:40honor for the Celebos family. However, the Marcus presses on that his son's actions are misplaced,
47:45that he shouldn't focus here, especially when he's going to visit the capital soon. Until his
47:50arrival, he wants Mehran to finish up with his useless antics and return to his duties as a palace
47:54knight. What makes it worse is that they're all strict orders, leaving no room for discussion.
47:59All of a sudden, the son has begun doubting his own father, keeping in mind that this man is the
48:03same
48:03person who always told him to live honorably. It doesn't help that he saw the handkerchief there
48:07either. An image flashes in his mind as the dots begin to connect. Mehran experiences a sharp
48:12silence. The seeds of doubt are now running through his head. By the way, Hidos has been secretly
48:17tailing the knight and personally confirms the mission's success. Let's go back to our boy,
48:21who is phoning the butler through his staff. Mikhail learns that the tree has grown a lot and is
48:25overflowing with life. It's destined to grow even bigger, so leaving it be should be enough for the
48:30purification process. There's no need to monitor it any longer. That aside, the young master asks if
48:35Merton has been lifting those dumbbells and doing his workout regimen as instructed.
48:39The butler collects his thoughts. He actually discovered something while training his muscles.
48:43A very simple limitation for Merton is that he's an old man so his muscles won't grow so fast.
48:48Mikhail, on the other hand, thinks this is disappointing. Twilight mages shouldn't have
48:51so much trouble. Bro thinks everyone is talented like him, while poor butler is trying to explain
48:56that he's a human at the end of day. The young master only hears excuses and shifts the conversation
49:00to ask about Ryan's state. Apparently the swordsman has been growing tremendously,
49:04and at his current rate, the guy is destined to become a bona fide swordmaster in just one year's
49:09time. This estimate is entirely within the realm of possibility, as even before Mikhail's regression,
49:15Rion did in fact reach the master level aside from Siegfried. Our boy wants the butler to continue
49:19fostering Ryan's development in whatever way is possible, as he's a valuable asset that must be
49:24invested in. The call concludes, the young master stretches himself after Solo carrying the whole
49:29kingdom on his back. It's time for him to make preparations, sensing that his little guest must be
49:34arriving soon. Hados suddenly pops up from behind and addresses the hero, revealing that Marquis
49:38Celebos has just arrived at the capital. The master assassin has given the intel and awaits the orders
49:43for what they should do about the Marquis' arrival. Mikhail thinks it's pretty obvious what should be
49:47happening. He doesn't want them to lift a finger at all. Right now, they shouldn't interrupt the epic
49:51conversational battle that's going to place between a father and his son. His words are enough to paint
49:56the picture for Hados to realize that Mehron, the second son, will defy his family. Mikhail is most
50:01confident that this will end up happening, though he desires for the assassin to keep a very close
50:05eye on his target, as something very interesting is about to take place. Let's cut to the part where
50:10the father and son are supposed to have their little tussle. The Marquis doesn't even shake his
50:14own son's hand, and straight up asks if Mehron has obeyed his words. But that's not just the only
50:18thing he came here for. This other motive, it gets the gears in Mehron's head running, the son thinks that
50:23the only other reason for his father's arrival must pertain to the hero. Mikhail didn't make a grand
50:28entrance inside the capital, but obviously Kelebos has his supporters, who have told him of the young
50:33master's arrival. The Marquis inquires if his son is perhaps upset that he interrupted his ongoing
50:37investigation. Mehron vows that it could have brought more honor to their family, but the Marquis
50:42states that it goes against his wishes. After all, what he wanted is for his son to continue wearing
50:46the uniform inside the palace, not outside of it. Marquis Kelebos spouts his concerns, but his son argues
50:52that there are more things that could bring their family honor than just a position. The father taunts
50:57his son for not seeing how honor isn't just his Mehron's own, but it also represents the rest of
51:02their family. Those words push the guy over the edge. The son finally speaks out, stating that this
51:07family of theirs is already dishonorable as it is. At this point, Marquis Kelebos is losing control,
51:12fearing that he'll lose his son's obedience. He made sure that the child devoted himself to being a
51:16palace knight and thought nothing outside of it. The father tells his son that they need the support of
51:21the imperial palace to maintain their ranking as a noble family. Mehron sharply glares and counters
51:25that the emperor already gave him permission for the investigation, so that excuse is pointless.
51:30As he's pushing his father back, the Marquis internalizes that their family didn't just grow
51:34because of mere honor alone. He thinks that his son will soon come to understand and won't disobey,
51:39but Mehron actually breaks those strings a second time, shouting that while his position as a palace
51:44knight indeed holds honor, he believes in doing things his own way. This reminds me of Miles Morales'
51:49iconic scene from across the Spider-Verse. Marquis Kelebos is physically agitated and slams the
51:53table, passionately roaring his son's name. His words are fiercer than before, and he wants his
51:58son to stop snooping around all over the place, that it's an order directly from the head of the
52:02family. Instead of backing down, Mehron asks one simple question. Just why? The look on his son's
52:08face is killing the patriarch from the inside. This man is sweating bullets. His son is used to trembling
52:13in fear whenever he'd get aggressive, but this time the roles have been flipped. It's at that exact
52:17moment that the words hang in his throat. Marquis Kelebos has been verbally cornered,
52:22having no way to turn the situation around. His son has already sought out the emperor's permission,
52:26and has maintained the title of a palace knight too, so there is no counter. The son seizes the
52:31initiative and explains that he refused to investigate the dark guilds any further, but he
52:35instead turned to introspect about the whole situation, about why his own father would stop him
52:40from investigating in the first place. It all goes back to that same damn handkerchief.
52:44Mehron drops the bombshell that he found the emblem of their family on a handkerchief inside one of the
52:49dark guild's quarters. This revelation stuns the patriarch, who acts all confused and dumb,
52:53believing that they're all being fooled. He plays it casually, and I'm not gonna lie,
52:57his acting skills do seem convincing. This much isn't enough to corner him further.
53:01Mehron knows his own limitations and weaknesses, so he decided to collaborate with someone of incredible
53:06trust. The son consulted the great hero about the situation. Marquis Kelebos is on edge,
53:11taunting his son for contacting a Walpurgus, but that's when the son corrects his father's taunt,
53:16revealing that he didn't contact the Walpurgus, he consulted the man who was designated hero.
53:21I know this might seem redundant, but this is Mehron's way of paying Mikhail great respect.
53:25Now, everything seems clear to the Marquis. He can tell that the very reason why his son is no
53:29longer a puppet is because Mikhail is secretly scheming and cutting off all those strings.
53:34The whole situation is an ugly mess for the Marquis, who has little to no response. The only way out
53:39from here is to play dirty. The father uses a dirty trick against his own son. Myron is caught off
53:43guard, but some kind of mind trick takes effect and robs the light from his eyes. Having recorded all
53:48the events, Heidos explains everything to the young master. Mikhail smiles and pulls a signature light
53:53Yagami expression from Death Note, creepily remarking that everything is going exactly according to his
53:58300 IQ plan.