Noah, once seen as useless, now displays unexpected strength when confronted and tortured for information about a poison's origin. Under pressure, two men reveal that Mr. Bruno sent them with the poison, hinting at a deeper conspiracy possibly linked to Noah's parents' deaths. Later, a woman confronts Noah, exposing that she knows his true strength was hidden to avoid enemies. She demands he call off their arranged engagement, declaring she only loves the mysterious Grandmaster. Noah agrees, setting off a new conflict surrounding this broken alliance and hidden identities.