Sitting at the one-third mark of a 12-episode season, this episode transitions from the foundational training and emotional bonding of earlier episodes, particularly the character-driven 'In the Wake of Tears, Flowers Bloom', into a concrete proving ground for Tina and Ellie. The Duke's exam serves as the first real checkpoint for their development, raising the bar before the story pivots toward the Royal Academy arc that will likely define the season's back half.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJul 27, 2025

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