Blade of the Betrayed - Episode 12

When Hunter is exposed for stealing Chase's blade aura and binding them, Chase vows to burn his own aura so Hunter's will burn too. The Skyblade Order condemns him for destroying his Blade Path three times and dragging others down. Chase accepts blame and tells his father, "I'll go to the frozen wastes and reflect for two years," volunteering exile. Behind closed doors his family debates whether Hunter used a spell or swapped achievements and admits they intend to use Chase as a forging vessel. The episode ends with Chase leaving to sever ties and reforge himself, Order's scheme unresolved.