Episode Title:
The King's Defiance
Episode Description:
Vincent hosts an auction attended by King Blaine who purchases a World Lion cub for his son Prince Curtis to be his mana beast partner. Sebastien, the King's magician, selfishly demands Arthur give him Sylvie to serve as his partner. When Arthur refuses Sebastien threatens his family, angering Arthur until his bloodlust damages the entire building. Unaware it was Arthur Blaine assumes it was a magical assassin and punishes Reynolds for his poor security. Sebastien suggests surrendering Sylvie as an appropriate punishment but Arthur refuses, standing up to Blaine directly. Blaine's knights seize Arthur, but he defeats them. He then freezes time except for Sebastien and after breaking his leg he terrifies him with his beast core, which takes the shape of Sylvia. The next day Blaine sends a messenger to apologise and assures that the knights have been fired, as has Sebastien who was rambling about Arthur breaking his leg despite being across the room. Blaine also sends gold as a bribe, implying he could still punish Reynolds if the bribe is refused. Reynolds lets Arthur have the gold for his future. Arthur however is displeased with how it ended and decides to attend the Academy and learn how to utilise Sylvie as his partner. There, he meets a mysterious woman.
