In the 20th episode of Ascendance of a Bookworm , Lutz flees his home due to strained relations with his father, Deid, over his desire to become a traveling merchant. Following mediation at the temple by Ferdinand, the family reconciles, and Deid acknowledges his son’s determination to pursue a career in trade. Read a detailed discussion of this episode on Reddit's r/HonzukiNoGekokujou .