At the martial tournament's final stage, Justin, introduced as the Grants' heir, single-handedly defeats ten opponents and secures guaranteed admission while staking a claim to the champion title and a post in the military governor's troops. Refusing to step down, he taunts challengers and insists the stage is his. The crowd goes quiet and the announcer moves to declare him champion since no one answers. Abruptly someone shouts, "Wait! I'll challenge him." The episode ends on that unexpected last-minute challenge, forcing an immediate deciding match.