Betrayed by the Winged Lion, Claimed by the Dragon King Episode 4

Episode: 4

Episode 4 recap

Kaestra completes the contract with Soren in the courtyard. The instructor leaves after shaking his head. Two male students mock her lizard and claim Gail will dominate the Crown Trial next month. Gail approaches with a fake offer, proposing protection if Kaestra trains Alistair. Kaestra dismisses her and labels the lion thrown-out garbage. Gail weeps loudly. Insulted, Alistair morphs into a giant winged creature and attacks Kaestra.

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Episode 4 Scene by Scene

00:00: Mockery in the Courtyard
Kaestra completes her bond with Soren. Disappointed by her choice, the instructor shakes his head and departs. Two male students mock her new familiar. They claim Kaestra ruined her future and bet on Gail winning the Crown Trial.
00:17: Gail Makes an Offer
Gail acts concerned and suggests Kaestra help train Alistair in exchange for protection. Kaestra declines with total coldness. She tells her stepsister to mind her business, stating that the winged lion is nothing more than garbage she tossed out.
00:40: Alistair Attacks Kaestra
Gail plays the victim and sheds tears to incite trouble. Her weeping enrages Alistair immediately. The winged lion shifts into a massive, dark-winged beast. He lets out a roar and leaps across the courtyard straight at Kaestra.

Key Lines from Episode 4

“A Beast-Tamer is only as strong as their familiar. No matter how talented Kaestra is, she's useless now.”
Male student · He mocks Kaestra right after she completes her bond with the little lizard.

“Why don't you help me train Alistair? Then we'll protect you.”
Gail · She pretends to offer Kaestra shelter ahead of the upcoming Crown Trial.

“None of your business. And him? He's nothing but trash I threw away.”
Kaestra · She shuts down Gail's fake offer and insults the winged lion to his face.

“I'm sorry Kaestra. Are you holding a grudge against me? I was only worried about you.”
Gail · She fakes tears to stir up anger after Kaestra insults her beast.

How Episode 4 Ends

Gail's fake tears provoke Alistair past his breaking point. The winged lion turns into a towering monster with black wings and lunges directly at Kaestra with bared fangs. Will Kaestra defend herself against her former familiar, or will this sudden assault strike her down right in front of the academy?