Finn faces a challenge from Mark, who demands Grace prove herself by becoming the combat tournament champion before marrying him. Mark admits he entered Finn in the competition only to publicly defeat him. Despite Mark's insults, Finn reassures Grace that he will win with honor. At home, Finn apologizes to his mother for past failures and vows to surprise everyone by winning the tournament. He leaves with a determined promise to succeed, while preparations for the match begin and a mysterious detail about a royal pendant surfaces, hinting at deeper stakes ahead.