Beneath the Dust, the Crown Still Gleams - Episode 11

Finn defiantly steps onto the warrior arena despite taunts and warnings that he doesn't belong and has never won a fight before. Mr. Smith, his seasoned opponent, ridicules Finn and offers a brutal life-and-death pact, escalating the challenge from a competition to a deadly duel. Grace supports Finn's right to compete, urging him to fight with all his strength but also to admit defeat if injured. As tension peaks, Finn faces pressure to either accept the pact and risk his life or bow down in shame. The episode ends with Finn preparing to fight not just for honor but for survival.