Dawn of the Martial King - Episode 2

During a family dinner, Matthew Gilmore's parents demand he hand over his war merits to his younger brother Zachary so Zachary can enter top academies and secure Northbank's command. They dismiss Matthew's talent, admit they sent him to war as Zachary's substitute, and threaten to rescind their support. Matthew confronts them—accusing them of using him as a pawn despite rescuing him from an orphanage—and refuses to surrender his merits. When his parents insist it's settled, Matthew declares he will cut all ties with the family, leaving them stunned and his next move unresolved.