Mark, who recently passed the challenging Wraith-General-Class trial, faces harsh criticism from a rival who taunts him for his orphan status and urges him to surrender his Netherbane Talisman. Meanwhile, Ivy, the talented Graham family prodigy and ranked 17th on the Exorcist's List, demonstrates her superior skills by easily defeating a Robed Shade in 17 moves during her trial. Despite her success, Ivy is scolded for wasting time teaching Mark. As the pressure mounts, Mark contemplates giving up, but ultimately decides to continue fighting, setting up a tense clash in the next episode.