Caleb and other noble students challenge Leon’s right to join the sacred trials, arguing that his bastard bloodline disqualifies him. Despite their insults and demands to remove him, Leon insists that Zeus’s power is for everyone, valuing strength and courage over heritage. The conflict escalates as nobles fiercely defend their exclusive status, claiming bloodline as paramount. Elena supports Leon, citing Academy Law that allows any student to compete. She then reveals her role as Valerius' first heir and guarantees Leon’s participation, shifting the power dynamics and leaving the outcome of the trials hanging on this tense dispute.