Lucas is approached with an offer to meet the young master of Clarke Grains, one of the top grain merchants, through Liana's help. Despite initial reluctance and accusations of being a sellout, Lucas agrees to the meeting. During the encounter, Mr. Clarke reveals a deal to supply Lucas with grain at favorable terms, but also warns him to stay away from Ashenfort in the future, hinting at underlying tensions and potential threats.Will Lucas accept the grain deal, and what dangers lie in his continued involvement with the major clans?

Lucas negotiates a significant grain deal with Lord Langley, leveraging his connections and offering to help despite initial skepticism about his humble background.Will Lucas's bold grain deal with Lord Langley secure his position in the war-torn world, or will it draw unwanted attention from the powerful clans?

Lucas is reluctant to attend the Ashenfort poetry festival, dismissing it as frivolous, but Liana and Viola persuade him to go by suggesting it could help his business. When Lucas gives Viola a book of copied poems, Liana becomes suspicious of his honesty.Will Lucas's copied poems impress at the festival, or will his deception be uncovered?

Liana discovers Lucas's poetic talent through a book of his poems, sparking admiration and intrigue. Meanwhile, Mr. Clarke expresses skepticism about Lucas's potential due to his background, but Liana remains steadfast in her belief in him, leading to a playful yet tense moment of romantic rivalry.Will Lucas's talents and ambitions be enough to bridge the gap between his world and Liana's?

Rhys and his uncle conspire to frame Lucas for treason by hiring rogue swordsmen, threatening Lucas's life and reputation as his poetry gains widespread acclaim.Will Lucas uncover the conspiracy before it's too late?

Lucas, now a master with a thriving wine business, strikes a generous grain deal with local villagers, offering better prices than merchants. His kindness is questioned by a villager, leading to a cryptic exchange where Lucas hints at his disdain for the harsh world. The tension escalates when he gifts wine to a villager, only to reveal a hidden blade, clearing suspicions just as the Prefect's carriage arrives. The episode ends with a dramatic escape after an officer is killed, leaving the villagers in shock and Lucas's true intentions shrouded in mystery.Will Lucas's actions to 'topple the empire' put the villagers in danger?

Lucas Hunt is accused of being connected to an assassination attempt on the Governor but manages to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, he and his allies suspect the four clans are behind the framing and decide to seek supplies from Charles Clarke to counter their power.Will Lucas and his allies succeed in their plan against the four clans?

Lucas reveals his ambitious plan to dominate CloudRiver Town by using his superior wine, while Mr. Clarke shares a darkly humorous story from his past, hinting at deeper political tensions and an offer of refuge if Lucas's plan fails.Will Lucas succeed in crushing the four major wineries, or will he need to seek refuge in Clarkefield?

Lucas learns from his old acquaintance Simon that the four major clans are abusing the conscription process to target people like him. With the Northirn attacking Riverton, Simon warns Lucas to leave the city immediately to avoid being forcibly taken away. Despite Lucas's official permits, the lack of powerful backing makes him vulnerable. Viola decides to stay behind to protect the estate and workers, urging Lucas to take the others to safety.Will Lucas manage to escape the city before the clans catch up to him?

As the Northirn launch an attack from Watchfort and lay siege to Riverton, the court scrambles to recruit fresh troops. Captain Hakon is tasked with pressing a mysterious landowner into military service, revealing a deeper, possibly dangerous connection to the past.Who is the mysterious landowner, and why is he worth so much trouble?

Lucas encounters Mr. Clarke, who reveals the dire situation of the four major clans wanting Lucas dead and the systemic corruption leading to widespread starvation. Clarke proposes an alliance to challenge the corrupt system and save their people, despite Lucas's initial skepticism.Will Lucas accept Clarke's risky alliance to fight against the corrupt clans and save his people?

Lucas and his companions are pursued by government troops through Clarkefield, facing a deadly standoff where they must choose between killing or being killed, ultimately fleeing into the woods to escape.Will Lucas and his allies survive the relentless pursuit through the treacherous woods?

A young lord and his companions discuss the strategic blockade set up to test a young master’s mettle against overwhelming odds, drawing a stark comparison between the empire's vast forces and their current predicament, while reflecting on the nature of power and survival in a chaotic world.Will the young master prove himself worthy against the twenty officials, or will he succumb to the path of a bandit?

Lucas and his companions, desperate to survive in a war-torn world, face a life-or-death situation where they must fight their way through danger. The group makes a grim bet on who will make it back alive, highlighting the brutal reality of their existence.Who will survive the deadly journey back to Clarkefield?

Lucas, after a night of chaos, finds unexpected help from Master Clarke, who offers to cover up his killing of soldiers in exchange for a future favor, hinting at Lucas's potential rise in power.Will Lucas be able to fulfill his end of the bargain with Master Clarke, or will this alliance lead to more trouble?

Suspicion grows as government troops fail to return from their mission, leading to accusations that Lucas Hunt may have killed them and stolen their marked silver and gold. Authorities arrive at Huntsville to investigate, setting the stage for a tense confrontation.Will Lucas be able to prove his innocence or will the authorities uncover the truth about the missing troops?

Lucas encounters Simon, an old acquaintance who reveals shocking truths about Asher Wetherby's dark past, involving the slaughter of refugees to gain military rank.Will Lucas confront Asher Wetherby about his war crimes?

Lucas reunites with Simon in CloudRiver Town and learns the shocking truth about the fate of Iron Meadow's villagers, who were expelled and left to die by Asher Wetherby after he took credit for their victory. Simon reveals a mysterious figure from the palace is seeking Lucas, offering a potential chance to change the country's fate.Will Lucas take the mysterious offer to confront Asher Wetherby and save the country?

The episode reveals that the young boss helped Asher Wetherby earn a significant military merit, which was supposed to compensate the orphans of Garrison Post but was instead pocketed by Asher. The court's disregard for the sacrifices at Watchfort and the internal conflicts highlight the crumbling Aurean Dynasty. The young boss's connection with Talia Clarke and his mysterious low-key lifestyle add intrigue, while a flashback shows his ruthless past and the master's unwavering determination to save the dynasty.Will the young boss's hidden talents and connections be the key to saving the Aurean Dynasty, or will his dark past come back to haunt him?

Edmund Grey, a disgraced former Grand General, reveals his knowledge of Lucas's past exploits and offers him command of a loyal battalion at the border, as the Aurean Dynasty faces impending doom from an unseen enemy.Will Lucas accept Edmund's offer and lead the old soldiers into battle?