After failing to buy a spirit plaque on the black market, Mu-deok is encouraged to take a rigorous exam to become a Songrim servant.
Both Jang Uk and Mu-deok struggle with their sudden distance. Jang Uk finds his basic training—reading endless books—dull without her, while Mu-deok is determined to find a way back to him. ClubHiDef.com_Alchemy.of.Souls.S01E09.mkv
The episode follows as he officially begins his training as a Jeongjingak mage in Songrim. This milestone brings a bittersweet separation, as the rules of the academy forbid him from having a personal servant, leaving Mu-deok on her own outside the fortress. Key plot points include: After failing to buy a spirit plaque on
The ending montage, showcasing a series of "unconventional affection" moments between the leads, is cited as a highlight for its emotional resonance. The episode follows as he officially begins his
A new character, a blind girl who was once Mu-deok’s "friend" in her hometown, arrives at Daeho Fortress. Critics on Reddit noted this sets up Jin Mu’s nefarious plan to use her to impersonate the lost Jin family daughter.