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The Beginning After the End episode 10, titled The King's Defiance, was released on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. In this episode, Arthur Leywin attended an auction event held by the Hestea auction house. The auction was graced by a special guest, the King of Sapin, along with his royal family. Arthur closely observed the intricate auction procedure, in which the King also took part.
However, things didn't go smoothly, as the King's royal Conjurer demanded that Arthur hand over his Mana Beast pet, Sylvie. Although Arthur politely declined the request, the royal conjurer was adamant. Eventually, he involved the king in the matter. The Beginning After the End episode 10 explored a different side of Arthur, as he voiced his thoughts directly to the king.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from The Beginning After the End episode 10.
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The Beginning After the End episode 10: Arthur experiences the Helstea Auction event
The Beginning After the End episode 10 commences with Arthur Leywin attending a special auction event with his family at the Helstea Auction House. Vincent's daughter, Lilia, gives Arthur a tour of the venue. Many aristocrats and adventurers have been looking forward to the event for days.
After closely observing his surroundings, Arthur realizes that many renowned people have come to purchase valuable items collected by Vincent and other collectors. The auction house presents potential buyers with a wide variety of items, ranging from expensive Beast Cores to rare artifacts.
Meanwhile, Arthur's father, Reynolds, instructs the security personnel to be on high alert, as there's no room for any mistakes. Arthur notices that Reynolds looks slightly different than usual. Elsewhere, in The Beginning After the End episode 10, Vincent Helstea welcomes the event's VIPs, including King Blaine Glayder, Queen Priscilla, Prince Curtis, and Princess Kathlyn from the Kingdom of Sapin.
With this, Vincent inaugurates the 10th Anniversary of the Helstea Auction House. While the security personnel remain on high alert outside, the auction's proceedings unfold inside the hall. As the auctioneer, Vincent Helstea remains composed while unveiling each item.
The bidding war begins as he reveals a rare blade. Meanwhile, Arthur Leywin is intrigued by everything. Arthur's mother asks if he has taken an interest in any items. Arthur replies that he hasn't. At this moment, in The Beginning After the End episode 10, Arthur Leywin realizes that Sylvie is missing. He goes to search for the mana beast.
In the meantime, Vincent Helstea unveils a World Lion cub for auction. According to The Beginning After the End episode 10, World Lions are powerful Mana Beasts that are future-proof. Interestingly, Prince Curtis says he wants the cub. As a result, King Blaine bids the highest amount for the World Lion.
Elsewhere, Arthur Leywin looks around for Sylvie and eventually finds him near the royal conjurer in the hallway. The royal conjurer is impressed by the rarity of the Mana Beast and believes he deserves to be its master the most. That's why he asks Arthur to hand over his Mana Beast pet. However, Arthur refuses to comply with his wishes, even though he is a royal figure.
To scare him away, the royal conjurer manifests a fire beam and directs it toward Arthur. Yet, Arthur remains unfazed and turns his back on the royal conjurer. Seeing no other option, the royal figure says he will hold Arthur's parents responsible for disobeying his wishes.
Normally, Arthur would have stayed quiet. However, his emotions overcome his rational thought process the moment his parents are involved. The Beginning After the End episode 10 shows Arthur Leywin intensifying his aura, creating immense pressure throughout the mansion. Even the King of Sapin feels the chilly tension in the air, while Vincent Helstea suffers from a suffocating sensation.
The Beginning After the End episode 10: Arthur showcases Static Void
Arthur Leywin's intimidating aura drains color from the royal conjurer's face. Meanwhile, Reynolds asks the guests to evacuate the building immediately. Only King Blaine and his royal family remain, along with Vincent and others. Blaine criticizes Reynolds for failing to catch the intruder in time. Reynolds sincerely apologizes for his oversight.
The King, however, insists that someone must be held accountable. At this moment, the royal conjurer intervenes and urges the King to lighten his punishment since there have been no casualties. He then looks at Sylvie and says he has found the Mana Beast endearing.
King Blaine Glayder then notes that the royal conjurer, Sebastian, has served the royal family’s security for years. As such, he has been looking to reward him appropriately. Since Sebastian has taken a liking to the Mana Beast, the King demands that Arthur hand it over to him.
However, Arthur Leywin rejects the King's demand. King Blaine asks him once more, but the boy declines again. Arthur's refusal perplexes the king, yet he attempts to negotiate for a third time. He says he is ready to give Arthur the World Lion in exchange for the Mana Beast.
At this moment in The Beginning After the End episode 10, Arthur asks the King whether he would have sold his son for a prize if he were asked. Arthur's impudence angers the king's royal security, who charge at him. However, Arthur Leywin reveals the powers of his Beast Will, the Static Void, and stops time.
The Beginning After the End episode 10 features a captivating scene where everyone, except Arthur and the royal conjurer, becomes motionless. With a flick of his powers, Arthur breaks Sebastian's leg, inflicting immense pain. When the royal conjurer attempts to retaliate, he senses a menacing spirit within Arthur.
Syvia's visage emanates from Arthur as he glares at Sebastian. However, Arthur loses consciousness when he deactivates his powers. Later, he regains consciousness and finds Alice by his side. Arthur's mother reveals how the doctor assured her and others that he would wake up soon. Yet, she was worried as any mother would be.
After recovering, Arthur goes to the marketplace with his mother. While shopping, Alice notices a beautiful accessory and realizes it would look great on Eleanor. Meanwhile, a messenger from the King arrives at the Helstea mansion to settle the auction incident with money.
However, Reynolds becomes furious because his son was nearly killed. The messenger then reminds him that his son was equally at fault for his rash behavior toward the king. The royal negotiator further reveals that the king has already fired the guards and the royal conjurer.
Furthermore, they have decided to assume that the royal conjurer's leg was broken due to the first guard's Mana bouncing back and interfering with the spell. His Majesty is deeply grieved by the incident, which is why he is demonstrating fraternal affection.
The messenger also advises Reynolds to teach Arthur some manners, especially since he is talented. Meanwhile, the incident becomes a humbling experience for Arthur Leywin, who realizes that he is still a child in his new life. The following day, Arthur heads to the Xyrus Academy and sees an owl-like Mana Beast.
He decides to follow the bird as it flies toward the forest. Interestingly, the bird leads him to an elderly woman wearing a hat. The Beginning After the End episode 10 ends with the woman addressing Arthur by his name and saying she has been waiting for him.
Conclusion
The Beginning After the End episode 10 showcased Arthur Leywin's intimidating side, as he brutally injured the royal conjurer and spoke back to the King of Sapin. However, Arthur quickly learned from this experience that he needed to tread carefully in the new world. Additionally, the episode introduced Cynthia at the end.
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