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The Long Flight Home -2026
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00:01When is my little one going to hatch already?
00:04Mommy needs a night out.
00:08My baby, you're finally out.
00:10Huh?
00:11Wait a minute.
00:12Other phoenix babies are fluffy at birth.
00:15How come you're all bare like this?
00:19This little red thing does seem to be my baby after all.
00:24No wait, phoenix babies all have tiny wings.
00:27Why don't you have any wings?
00:29Did you lose them when you hatched?
00:38Are you hungry?
00:40It's mommy's fault.
00:41I should have known.
00:42I will take you to get something good, better than the sweet berries from the fox clan.
00:51Shh!
00:52Keep your voice down.
00:53This is Aurelius King's prized ambrosia orchard.
00:55The best peaches in the realm are here.
00:57We'll eat to our hearts content today.
00:59Then we run.
00:59We can't be caught.
01:06Hungry?
01:07Peach?
01:08Peach?
01:09Easy now.
01:10Let me finish this.
01:11Peach?
01:11I'll give you a bite.
01:16Good girl.
01:17This peach is so sweet.
01:18You'll get yours soon.
01:26You mischievous phoenix again.
01:28You never learn.
01:30How dare you steal my peaches again?
01:32Spare me your majesty!
01:33Have mercy!
01:34I didn't mean it this time.
01:36I just brought my baby to see the world.
01:38Finding her something to eat on the way.
01:40You brought your baby.
01:41A reckless creature like you has no business raising a child.
01:43Calm down your majesty.
01:44I brought a gift this time to make amends.
01:46I promise you'll be pleased.
01:52I give you this child.
01:54I give you this child.
01:54Look your majesty.
01:55This is my very own flesh and blood.
01:56She can be your little attendant to repay you for the peaches.
02:06Take good care of her.
02:08I'll miss it next time!
02:19A baby phoenix?
02:21Quite peculiar.
02:22You're born in human form.
02:25Your mother certainly knows how to pick a peace offering.
02:27Dumping her own baby on me and fleeing.
02:35So noisy!
02:36Milk!
02:37Milk!
02:38Milk!
02:38Milk!
02:39Milk!
02:40Milk!
02:42Milk!
02:44Milk!
02:44Insolence!
02:45Show some respect!
02:46I'm not someone you can just grab as you please!
02:52Your majesty!
02:53Perhaps you could let me tend to the little one?
02:56I know a thing or two about caring for infants.
02:59Hurry!
02:59Take her away and tend to him to her properly and stop her from crying!
03:12Look into this baby Phoenix's origins. Find out which family she belongs to. We will return her tomorrow. I have
03:19no time for this unruly brat.
03:21Yes, your majesty.
03:25Your majesty! I have... I have looked into the little one's origins. But the fey realm says her bloodline is
03:32impure. She isn't of true Phoenix descent. They refuse to take her back.
03:36What? They dare refuse her? Investigate again. Trace her exact lineage. Find out where she truly comes from. Even if
03:44you must search the whole fey realm, find the truth.
03:46Yes. I will look into it at once.
03:51Milk! Milk!
03:52She's driving me crazy. Take her away.
03:55Don't cry little one. I'll feed you right now.
03:59You little monster. That is an official memorial, not food.
04:04Unbelievable. Here's a spirit fruit. Stop biting the paper.
04:15That's it. His majesty will be angry.
04:17Such a troublemaker. Just like your mother.
04:21Forget it. I'll keep you for now.
04:24We'll decide once your lineage is clear.
04:26Good.
04:30My little lord. Those are spirit elixirs. Not candy. Too many will make your tummy burn.
04:37Yummy, yummy.
04:40Oh, you. You are nothing but mischief.
04:44Oh, my dear lord. These are the threads of fate. You can't just pull on them. If you mess them
04:50up, chaos will fall.
04:56So pretty.
04:58I want the red one. With a little phoenix on it.
05:06Little one. Hold steady. Relax.
05:14Your majesty. Milk. I want milk.
05:16Go find the handmaiden.
05:18I have official duties. I can't play with you.
05:22Arya. Come here. I'll get your milk ready.
05:28Your majesty. Young beasts need milk on time. Not too much. Nor too little. You must also play with her.
05:35That way she'll grow up healthy.
05:36I know. Go on. What else should I note? Like when she had too many elixirs, what should we done?
05:41Your majesty. Are you learning how to feed me?
05:44Don't be ridiculous. I am merely checking whether the handmaiden is doing her job well.
05:49I was worried she might not care for you well enough and slow your growth.
05:52Whatever you say.
05:54Go play with the handmaiden. I must attend to my duties.
05:57Okay.
06:09Your majesty. I miss my mommy.
06:12She's probably fishing in the azure sea or stealing herbs from the west hills. Or maybe packing her things, ready
06:17to cause trouble somewhere else.
06:18Really? Let's go find her, shall we? I want to see my mommy. I want to ask her where she's
06:23been all these years and if she's missed me at all.
06:24Alright. I will take you to find her.
06:28Your majesty. You're more reliable than mommy. Mommy only runs around. But you actually play with me, buy me fresh
06:35fruits, and even feed me my milk.
06:37Let's go. We'll check the azure sea first. We might find traces of your mother.
06:48Your majesty. Look. Is that a dragon? It's so big and majestic.
06:54Yes. They are the dragon clan of the azure sea. King Nereus is friends with your mother. He might know
06:59her whereabouts.
07:00Great. Let's go down quickly. We can ask King Nereus if he knows where mommy is.
07:03Hold still. Careful. You'll fall off. The azure sea is deep. You'll catch a cold if you fall in.
07:07Your majesty. I'll hold still. I promise. Don't worry.
07:14Welcome, your majesty. Forgive our delay. Please pardon me.
07:19No need for formalities, Nereus. I came today to ask about someone. Fiona Valerius. Have you seen her recently?
07:27And who is this?
07:30Huh? I'm the little phoenix raised by his majesty. My name is Aria Valerius. King Nereus? Have you seen my
07:36mommy? Her name is Fiona Valerius.
07:38So you're Aria. I am Orion, third son of King Nereus. You are so adorable. Shall I show you the
07:43coral garden? There are colorful corals there and little fish that glow. It's beautiful.
07:47Yes, yes. I-
07:49No rush. Let's handle our business first.
07:54Your majesty, please join me in the main hall. Regarding the whereabouts of Fiona, I do have some information.
08:00Orion, take this young lady to the side hall for some refreshments. Treat her well.
08:04Yes, father. Come on, Aria. Let's go. I'll take you to the side hall.
08:09Aria, take this abyssal pearl. The waters of the azure sea run cold. It'll keep your clothes dry so you
08:14won't get sick.
08:15The abyssal pearl is an ancient artifact. His majesty treats her so well.
08:21Aria, look. I had all of this prepared just for you. This is crystal cake. It's made from ground pearls
08:27of the azure sea. So sweet.
08:29And these are fish fillets, freshly caught cod from the sea. Tender and tasty. You'll surely love it.
08:35Hm? What are they saying?
08:37Did you hear? Aurelius King brought a little phoenix to the palace. She is so adorable. Oh, I know. I
08:42just saw Prince Orion take that little phoenix to the side hall. Prince Orion always knows how to charm the
08:45girls. Maybe he likes that little phoenix.
08:50Aria, don't mind their gossip. They are talking nonsense. Here, let me wipe your dress. I have even better treats
08:56over here. Would you like to try some? Let me get you some broth. It's really sweet.
09:01Your majesty, why are you here?
09:06You're very kind, Prince Orion. But Aria has a weak stomach. She can't eat raw or cold seafood, lest she
09:11gets sick.
09:12That was careless of me, your majesty. Please forgive me. I won't offer her anything raw or cold again.
09:17We should go. We have to find your mother elsewhere.
09:23Orion, goodbye. I'll come see the corals with you next time.
09:29Aria, Valerius.
09:30Your majesty, to be honest, I haven't seen Fiona recently. The last time I saw her was decades ago. She
09:38came to steal my precious pearls. I caught her, and she made a huge scene with me. I haven't seen
09:44her since then.
09:45Your majesty, mommy isn't in the Azure Sea. Where do we find her?
09:49Don't be disappointed. We will look elsewhere. The High Sages of the Sanctum of Light are vastly powerful. They might
09:54know where your mother is.
09:56Your majesty, you're right. High Sage Sophia of the Sanctum of Light and High Sage Linus are ancient beings. They
10:03must know Fiona's whereabouts. Besides, the Bodhi fruits there are tasty. Perfect for a little fairy like Aria to eat.
10:10Bodhi fruits? Are they yummy? Better than peaches in your orchard?
10:13You'll know when we get there. I promise you won't be disappointed.
10:16Yeah!
10:26Perfect timing your majesty. We are chanting prayers for blessings today. What a coincidence. And who is this little one?
10:31This is my little phoenix, Aria. I brought her out to see the world and to ask you sages about
10:36someone. Fiona Valerius, a golden red phoenix. Have any of you sages seen her?
10:40Kind sages, nice to see you. I'm looking for my mom. Her name is Fiona. She eats a lot and
10:44loves stealing. Have you seen her?
10:46What a cute child. I did see Fiona once. Decades ago she came here to steal Bodhi fruits. I caught
10:52her in the act. I gave her some advice and she left. I haven't seen her since.
10:56I see. When will I finally find my mommy?
10:59Don't rush little one. When the time is right you will naturally meet your mother. Aria phoenix's true form is
11:04very beautiful. Could you show us your true form? It would be an honor to witness it.
11:08What? Your majesty, can I transform? Yes. Just be careful. Don't tire yourself out.
11:24What a beautiful phoenix. It's full of spiritual energy. A great destiny surely awaits her.
11:29Your majesty, do I look pretty? Mommy says our phoenix forms are the prettiest.
11:34Yes. Very pretty. Prettier than your mom.
11:36Little one, since you're looking for your mother, you could check Mount Clearlight. The mirror of fates is there. It
11:41reveals one's past and present. It may show you your mother's whereabouts and unveil your own past.
11:46Really? Your majesty, can we go take a look? I want to see what I was in my past life
11:49and find out where mom is.
11:51Since you want to go, we'll go to Mount Clearlight.
12:02Your majesty, is this the mirror of fates? Can it truly see through time?
12:07Yes. Focus your mind in front of the mirror and you will see your past and your faded one.
12:12What's a faded one? Is it like those men who hang around mom?
12:16You'll know when you see it.
12:26Is this me in my past life? So cute! I was a little fairy in my past life and I
12:30could fly! Your majesty, wasn't I cute in my past life?
12:33Yes. Very cute. Just as cute as you are now.
12:38But what about my faded one? Where is he? Is he cute too? That's strange. Why is it so blurry?
12:45Your majesty, is it because I'm not focusing hard enough? I'll try again.
12:54Your majesty, what did you see? What was your past life like? And who is your faded one?
13:06It's nothing. We should go back. It's getting late. We must find your mom elsewhere.
13:12Your majesty, are you unhappy? Did I do something wrong? Or do you not want to find my mom anymore?
13:21No. I'm not unhappy. Nor have I given up on finding your mom. I was only considering where to search
13:27next so that we might find her sooner.
13:29Actually, it's okay if we don't find her. Having you here is enough for me. But I still really want
13:33to see her. I want to tell her you treat me so well.
13:44Don't worry. We will definitely find her.
13:54Your majesty, do you smell that? Smells so good.
13:59It smells sweet and warm.
14:03Yes. I smell it. Those are the foods of the mortal realm. Candied apples, roasted treats, and various pastries. Things
14:10you've never had.
14:11Your majesty, can we go down and taste some? I want a sweet candied apple. And the warm roasted treats.
14:17Let's find your mom first. Once we find her, I'll take you down for mortal food. Deal?
14:24Okay then. Then let's find mommy quickly. After we find her, you must keep your promise.
14:33This is definitely your mother's style. She has to show off everywhere she goes. She even picks such a flashy
14:41name.
14:42Your majesty, let's go in. Mommy must be in there.
14:51You are so beautiful.
14:54My lady, please eat slowly. There are plenty more grapes. They are freshly picked. Very sweet.
15:01Mom. Mommy.
15:04Aria.
15:08Your majesty, you're here too. What a lovely surprise.
15:15Fiona, you certainly seem to be enjoying yourself, leaving your daughter in the Heaven Realm while you make merry here.
15:20Misunderstanding. It's a misunderstanding. Your majesty, I was finding someone to care for Aria.
15:23You know how wild I am. I'm not the nurturing type. So I wanted to find someone reliable.
15:27I didn't expect you two to get along so well. So I thought I'd let you raise her.
15:35I understand now. Kiddo, you eloped with his majesty. No wonder I couldn't find you for so long.
15:41You ran back to heaven with his majesty.
15:44What are you talking about?
15:45Your daughter missed you. I brought her here to find you, lest a mother such as yourself forget she even
15:51has a daughter.
15:52You scared me. I thought you came to settle the score for the peaches I stole 30 years ago.
15:57Kiddo, come here. Let me look at you. My baby, why are you still so small? Didn't his majesty feed
16:02you well?
16:03Look at you. You're nothing but skin and bones.
16:04I eat a lot every day. I eat those elixirs like candy. His majesty often buys me fresh fruits. I'm
16:09not skinny at all.
16:10Hm. Now that we've found you, Aria will stay with you for a while. You can enjoy some mother-daughter
16:14time.
16:14Huh? Will you see? Your majesty, I must go to the Sapphire Sea for singing pearls. I'm afraid I have
16:23no time to care for Aria.
16:30Yes! Absolutely no problem. Leave Aria to me. I'll take good care of her. I won't let her go hungry
16:34or suffer any wrongs.
16:35Are you leaving your majesty? When will you come see me? I still want you to take me to eat
16:42candied apples and roasted treats.
16:45Be good. I'll come see you after settling my duties.
16:51Here are some toys inside. Play with them when you're bored.
16:55There are also fresh fruits and pastries. Eat when you're hungry.
16:58Once I have finished my official duties, I'll come see you and take you for mortal food, okay?
17:06Yes! Your majesty, you must come see me soon. Don't break your word.
17:11Rest assured. I won't lie to you. This golden light is my core spiritual power.
17:16Should you be in any danger, I will know immediately and I'll come save you right away.
17:19Did he bring half the heaven realm here? He is being far too good to my daughter.
17:24Could it be he's fallen for my daughter?
17:28Be a good girl. Take good care of yourself. I will come soon.
17:45Kiddo. You've won over the toughest man around.
17:49But that's okay. Mommy supports you.
17:53Alright, alright. Stop looking like an abandoned puppy. Let's go.
17:58I'll show you what it means to have a good time.
18:01I'm going to show you all the best snacks and all the fun things.
18:05Dismissed everyone. My daughter is the boss today. No time to play with you.
18:10Yes.
18:10Yes.
18:23Seventeen days and six hours.
18:26She ran off again. Mommy is unbelievable.
18:29She's always in such a rush to leave, saying she's off to the sapphire sea for singing pearls.
18:34Last time she went for a thousand year mushroom, she brought back a bunch of weeds.
18:38She's probably been scammed again.
18:41Honestly, how improper.
18:44A young lady squats on the roof and gnaws food.
18:48Climbing up and down, you don't act like a proper lady at all.
18:52Who would want to marry you?
18:58Mind your own business. The view's better up here and the sun is much warmer.
19:02It's way better than being cooped up doing needlework like you.
19:05You old fossil!
19:08The mortal world has way too many rules.
19:10Good thing I've held back a lot.
19:12If this were 130 years ago when I first arrived, I'd flash my phoenix tail and scare you to death.
19:27The treasures His Majesty gave me back then were all wasted by Mommy.
19:31Look! This is the new steed I bought!
19:36Help! Kiddo! Catch me!
19:39Oh Mommy! That was just an untamed wild horse!
19:47Kiddo! It's a waste not to use His Majesty's gifts.
19:50They'll just gather dust. Better to trade them for food and fun things.
19:53What a bargain!
19:54Those were meant for me!
19:55You can't trade them for booze! He will scold you!
19:58So what? He dotes on you so much, even if he finds out, he'll only blame me. He won't scold
20:04you.
20:05Besides, I shared half my booze with you.
20:11That pearl had the power to summon the celestial river. And you traded it for a few jars of liquor.
20:17Mommy, you really don't care.
20:27It's been 130 years, Your Majesty. Where are you? You promised you'd come for me. You said we'd eat candied
20:38apples. And see the lantern festival. Have you forgotten?
20:43Mommy! I wanna go find him! I wanna see him! Take me inside quickly!
20:50Little one, stop making a fuss. The Heaven Realm has rules. We can't just barge in.
20:56My ladies, I'd like to help, but I am truly sorry. His Majesty fought in the Outer Realm and was
21:01gravely injured. He has been in seclusion since his return. It is unknown when he will emerge. No one is
21:05allowed to disturb him.
21:07Alas! See, kiddo, he has long forgotten you. He has a million things to do. He's busy keeping the realm
21:13safe. He has no time to think about a little phoenix.
21:17No! He wouldn't forget me! He said he'd come back!
21:24Alas!
21:32This is the dragon scale His Majesty took from his collar in the Azure Sea Dragon Palace. Your Majesty, you
21:39definitely still remember me, don't you?
21:44Thankfully, I still have you with me.
21:52Oops!
21:54Alright. I'll stop thinking about this. My stomach is growling.
21:58Mommy actually has a conscience this time. She left some coins.
22:12Only she would do such a thing. Hiding coins under the roast chicken. Isn't she afraid the rats would make
22:17off with them?
22:18Fresh bugs for sale!
22:29Aria is here! The usual, I assume? Two bowls of spice broth noodles, extra scallions and less salt?
22:37Ma'am, let's change the order today. Just one bowl will do.
22:43Just one? Where is your mother? Doesn't she usually come with you and steal the scallions from your bowl?
22:49Huh? She ran off again. Said she's off to the Sapphire Sea for singing pearls. She'll probably play for a
22:55while before returning.
22:56Your mother really can't sit still. I'll cook you a bowl with extra scallions just for you.
23:02Thank you, ma'am.
23:23Hey! Slow down, you lot! You're ruining my noodles!
23:27Sorry about that. Aria, we're in a huge rush. Albus White finished his class. If we're late, we won't get
23:32good seats and we'll miss his lecture.
23:35Yeah, Aria. He's talking about the Book of Myths today. It's very interesting. You should come too.
23:44Albus White? How capable can he be? He made all the girls in town go crazy over him. Before leaving,
23:50Mommy urged me to go see him. I chased her out with a broom. Thinking about it now, good thing
23:54I didn't go.
23:55Aria, don't underestimate Albus. They say he's brilliant. And his looks are even more striking. He's more handsome than any
24:02gentleman painted in a scroll. The local girls are practically living at his academy these days.
24:06Huh. Handsome? Is he even as handsome as his majesty? I don't believe it.
24:10Well, whether he's handsome or not, you'll know when you see him. Anyway, many girls say that once they've seen
24:17him they can't even eat.
24:25I'm just going to see how impressive this Albus really is. It has nothing to do with curiosity about his
24:30looks.
24:30Right. Just a look.
24:46Look over there. Albus is wearing cyan today. He looks even better than he did in his white robes yesterday.
24:50That's not all. His handwriting is also incredibly beautiful. Last time I begged him for one of his scrolls, I
24:55keep it by my bed and look at it every day.
24:57There are so many people. It's so crowded. What's so great to see? Forget it. I should just go back.
25:04Today, we'll discuss phoenixes from the Book of Myths. Let's talk about the Lord of Birds and its legendary rebirth
25:10through fire.
25:11About phoenixes? Why is he talking about phoenixes? And why does his voice sound so familiar?
25:27The phoenix has a male and a female form. It's said they are reborn in fire every five hundred years.
25:34With wings like blazing flames, their cry echoes through the very heavens.
25:37That's not true. It's not five hundred years. It's a thousand. His majesty told me himself back then. The five
25:42hundred year myth in the books is wrong. A true rebirth takes a thousand years of fire.
25:48Oh no! Careful, miss.
26:01Oh my! Albus is holding Aria! Aria is so lucky to be held by Albus!
26:10You put me down.
26:16I'm sorry, Albus. I didn't mean to. I just wanted to hear you talk about phoenixes. I accidentally snapped up
26:22the branch.
26:23Since you're so interested in phoenix legends, I will explain them to you. Don't blame yourself. Judging by your reaction
26:29just now, you seem quite well read on the subject.
26:32Albus! Don't flatter her. Aria climbs around all day long. She can barely read. She knows nothing about phoenix legends.
26:40She's just babbling.
26:47Don't be shy, miss. Knowledge knows no hierarchy nor boundaries. Tomorrow, I'll explain the Azure Sea. Would you be willing
26:55to be my assistant? To help correct my oversights from today?
26:59Why does his aura match his majesty's? And that golden glint in his eyes? Who exactly is he?
27:08No. I can't stay here any longer.
27:14Aria. It's been a century. You're still so shy.
27:24Aria Valerius, why are you panicking?
27:28He's just a common mortal school teacher. They just look alike and have similar auras.
27:34How could it be his majesty? His majesty is still in seclusion in heaven.
27:39Get a grip. You just got a hug from a stranger. What's there to panic about?
27:45But... but... his embrace felt so familiar.
27:51It was exactly how it felt when his majesty held me all those years ago.
28:15Aria. Come here. Come to me.
28:21Aria. Come here. Come to me.
28:38Why did I have such a dream?
28:41Who exactly is he?
28:47Hey!
28:48Lantern's for sale!
28:57Aria, off to Albus's lecture again!
29:01You've gone every single day this past month, more eager than the school kids!
29:07Nonsense!
29:08I'm just going to listen and to correct him whenever he makes a mistake!
29:15Oh, Aria!
29:16That butterfly hairpin is so pretty!
29:18Did you buy it especially for your visit to Albus?
29:22Absolutely not!
29:23I just thought it was pretty, so I bought it!
29:29Albus passes Willow Lane at 7.45am.
29:32He loves lunging tea the most, and he absolutely hates cilantro.
29:36He subconsciously knits his brows while lecturing.
29:39He's so patient when explaining things to struggling students.
29:43His eyes are unbelievably gentle.
29:45Alright.
29:46Today, we'll talk about merfolk tears.
29:49Legends say their tears turn into pearls.
29:50Each pearl is sparkling and translucent, worth a fortune.
29:53But these pearls aren't the most precious.
29:56It is.
29:57The tear of blood shed for their true love.
30:00Merfolk love only one person in their lifetime.
30:03Only tears shed for their true love will form a tear of blood.
30:06That tear of blood can protect their love for a lifetime.
30:16Aria, you're truly knowledgeable.
30:18That's exactly right.
30:19The tale of the merfolk's tears is known to very few.
30:23Yet you understand it so thoroughly.
30:25I just read it by chance.
30:27It's nothing.
30:28Oh no!
30:29In the heat of the moment, I blurted out a tale I read in His Majesty's study.
30:33Will he be suspicious?
30:42Aria, a moment please.
30:46Albus?
30:47Is there something else?
30:49I...
30:49I have to go home.
30:50I'm going to Mirror Lake to sketch tomorrow.
30:52I heard merfolk appear there.
30:54And the scenery is beautiful.
30:56You know a lot about merfolk legends.
30:58Would you like to come with me?
31:00You could help me identify them to see if the rumors are true.
31:05I...
31:06I have to mind the shop.
31:08My mother isn't home.
31:10No one else can watch it.
31:12It'll only take half a day.
31:14We'll leave early and return early.
31:16It won't delay you from minding the shop.
31:18At 7.45am, I'll wait at the pier.
31:21How about it?
31:22Take this.
31:23When you see this willow leave tomorrow, you'll know it's me.
31:41What do the merfolk in the Mirror Lake look like?
31:44The books in His Majesty's study said merfolk are good singers.
31:47Their voices soothe the soul.
31:52If mommy were home, she'd laugh her head off.
31:55Saying I'm doing homework for an outing.
31:58But that's okay.
31:59I must perform well tomorrow.
32:01Can't let Albus think I'm bragging.
32:29Albus, I'm here.
32:32Get on the boat.
32:33We're about to leave.
32:37He's wearing a white gown today.
32:39He looks so handsome.
32:41He looks exactly like His Majesty.
32:43Just like how he was in the Ambrosia Orchard.
32:46What are you thinking about, Arya?
32:48You're so lost in thought.
32:50Nothing.
32:51Mirror Lake is prettier than I expected.
32:54And it's prettier than the Sapphire Sea mom mentioned.
32:58Mirror Lake is indeed beautiful.
33:00But no scenery compares to the girl before me.
33:24The rain isn't heavy.
33:26But don't catch a cold.
33:27Hold the umbrella.
33:30This umbrella is too small.
33:32It's not big enough for the two of us.
33:36It's alright.
33:37It's enough if we stand closer.
33:51Will you come tomorrow?
33:52I'll tell tales of the Azure Sea Dragon Palace.
33:55I'm sure you'll be interested.
33:57Yes.
33:58I will definitely come.
34:03Good.
34:04Then it's a promise.
34:06I'll wait for you.
34:11I'll wait for you.
34:13What should I do?
34:15I think I care about him more and more.
34:18But who exactly is he?
34:21His Majesty is in seclusion in heaven.
34:24But he looks so much like His Majesty.
34:32Kiddo!
34:34Wake up!
34:37Look what I brought back!
34:45Stop sleeping!
34:47Get up!
34:48Mommy has huge news for you!
34:50Guess what I heard at the South Heaven Gate!
34:52What news?
34:53I'm not interested.
34:55Keep it to yourself.
34:57It's about Aurelius.
34:58I heard he went into seclusion to comprehend some heavenly philosophy.
35:03He won't be out for a thousand years.
35:06Oh.
35:07What's it to me?
35:10Oh?
35:10I've never seen this necklace before.
35:16Ah.
35:18Such strong dragon aura.
35:20This is a dragon scale.
35:22Kiddo.
35:23Where did you get this?
35:27You're mistaken.
35:29It's just an ordinary necklace.
35:31No dragon aura at all.
35:35Actually, I also went to the Ninth Heaven.
35:39The Orchard Boy told me.
35:41Before His Majesty went into seclusion, he stood in the orchard for three whole days.
35:45Looking at the peach tree you love to climb.
35:48Without saying a word.
35:54Enough!
35:55I don't want to hear it!
35:56I don't want to know!
36:00He abandoned me.
36:01I thought you'd want to know.
36:02Who says he abandoned you?
36:04He clearly...
36:10Liar!
36:10You're all liars!
36:18Liars!
36:20Elvis, you're a liar too!
36:21You said you'd wait for me!
36:23Why aren't you here?
36:25Mommy was right!
36:27Waiting is the most foolish thing to do!
36:29I waited for His Majesty for a hundred and thirty years.
36:32Now he's in seclusion for a thousand years!
36:34I thought you were him!
36:36I thought I wouldn't have to wait anymore!
36:38But you lied to me too!
36:44Arya, I'm sorry.
36:46I'm late.
36:50Albus!
36:51Mommy was right!
36:53Waiting is the most foolish thing to do!
37:05It's been three years.
37:06This guy is like clockwork every single day.
37:08He's more punctual than the heavenly morning bell.
37:10Wearing a white gown with a jade hairpin?
37:12He really reminds me of His Majesty back then.
37:15Goodbye, Albus!
37:16For tomorrow's Book of Songs class, you must talk about the Osprey's poem.
37:19Don't worry.
37:20I will teach it tomorrow.
37:22Take care on your way.
37:23Don't get distracted.
37:28Peeking again?
37:29Arya, your habit of peeking hasn't changed in three years.
37:34Who's peeking?
37:35I wasn't!
37:37I'm sunning my phoenix feathers!
37:39Stop talking nonsense!
38:01Are they dry yet, my little phoenix?
38:07You...
38:08What did you call me?
38:10Only His Majesty calls me by that name.
38:15Here.
38:16I brought this for you.
38:18You said the roasted chestnuts from Nutty Nook weren't sweet.
38:21I had the boss add more sugar today.
38:23I merely complained in passing.
38:25I didn't expect him to take it to heart.
38:27But who exactly is he?
38:28How does he know the name only His Majesty uses?
38:31Why is he so good to me?
38:32Arya.
38:33I want to visit your mother tomorrow.
38:36I want to tell her.
38:37That I want to be with you forever.
38:41Oh!
38:42She's not home!
38:43She went to the Sapphire Sea for singing pearls!
38:45Said she's making me a pearl bracelet!
38:47I don't know when she'll be back!
38:49Every time you lie,
38:51your feathers pop out from your ears.
38:53Arya.
38:54You're busted again.
38:58Arya Valerius.
38:59It's been three years.
39:00I've been by your side for three whole years.
39:01I bring you roasted chestnuts every single day.
39:05Watching dawn and dusk with you in clear water,
39:07do you still not believe me?
39:21Arya.
39:22You must remember.
39:23You're still young and naive to the evils of the world.
39:26No matter what happens in the future,
39:28you must always remember.
39:29Only I will be completely devoted to you.
39:31I'll never lie to you.
39:32I'll always protect you.
39:33I believe you.
39:35I do believe you.
39:38But my mom really...
39:39I know where she is.
39:43She came back yesterday.
39:45She even disguised herself as a rouge peddler
39:48and peeked at me at the academy.
39:50Before leaving,
39:51she even cornered Amy to ask if I was engaged
39:53and if I had a good temper.
39:57Oh no, this is bad.
39:59Why would she peek at you there?
40:00This is embarrassing.
40:02Mom is being ridiculous.
40:04It's not embarrassing.
40:06In fact, I'm quite flattered.
40:08At least your mom cares about me.
40:10Albus White, right?
40:12I have a few questions for you.
40:13Answer honestly.
40:15Don't try to fool me.
40:16What's your background?
40:18Are your parents alive?
40:19What do you do for a living here?
40:20Well, Ms. Valerius, I am Albus White.
40:23My dad was a rogue mage in the West Hills.
40:24My mom died early.
40:25Having no one left to depend on,
40:26I came to Clearwater to open an academy.
40:28I teach students to make a living.
40:29What's your cultivation level?
40:30I sense spiritual energy ripples around you.
40:32You're not just a simple scholar.
40:34Besides, are you engaged?
40:36Do you like any girl?
40:38Mom, why ask so many questions?
40:40It's so rude.
40:42Albus is our guest.
40:43I'm asking your future husband.
40:45Don't make it complicated.
40:46Step aside.
40:46I'm checking him for you
40:48so you don't end up being deceived.
40:50I am of little talent
40:52just passing mystic stage.
40:53As for my personal life,
40:55I am not engaged.
40:57But I already have a girl in my heart.
40:59I came today to ask for your daughter,
41:01Aria Valerius,
41:02to marry me.
41:03Oh, hi!
41:08What are you saying?
41:11Who's marrying you?
41:15Are you sure?
41:16My daughter is...
41:18Never mind.
41:19You young people decide for yourselves.
41:21It's your decision to make.
41:23I won't meddle in this any further.
41:26Mom!
41:27How could you...
41:28What?
41:29Don't you want to marry him?
41:32It's been obvious that you've liked him for ages.
41:35It's been obvious that you've liked him for years.
41:46I don't want to marry him for years.
41:46Kiddo.
41:47Have you truly made up your mind to marry Albus?
41:51Albus treats me so well.
41:54Way better than certain people.
41:57Actually, his majesty...
41:59Don't even mention him!
42:00He's a liar!
42:00One eight hundred years!
42:02When he leaves seclusion,
42:03my very bones will have turned to ash!
42:06Okay, alright.
42:07We won't speak of him.
42:08As long as you're sure,
42:10I'll support you.
42:12Whatever you decide.
42:14I'll always be by your side.
42:24So beautiful.
42:26That's my girl.
42:27Awesome.
42:28In your bridal robes,
42:29you outshine any fairy.
42:31Mom,
42:32I'm a little scared.
42:34I'm afraid the future
42:37won't be what I imagine.
42:39I'm afraid he'll abandon me
42:41like his majesty did.
42:44Keep it on.
42:45His majesty gave it to you back then.
42:47Even if he's not here,
42:48this necklace will keep you safe forever.
42:51Don't be afraid, kiddo.
42:53Mom will always be here.
42:55Albus will treat you well, too.
42:57Miss!
42:58The parade is here!
42:59Albus is waiting for you!
43:07Go now, my sweet girl.
43:09Your new life starts now.
43:27I have waited three years for this day.
43:29You're finally marrying me.
43:30Kiddo,
43:31take care of yourself.
43:32If he dares to bully you,
43:33send me a message, Rune.
43:34I'll burn his academy.
43:36Got it.
43:37Mom,
43:37you take care of yourself, too.
43:40Mom,
43:40you take care of yourself, too.
44:00You...
44:01Who are you?
44:02You're not Albus!
44:03Where is he?
44:04Arya,
44:04how have you been?
44:06That Albus you speak of?
44:07Ha ha ha!
44:08He was just a puppet conjured by my minion.
44:10I did this for the gold.
44:12Old scale necklace.
44:13And the precious blood in your body.
44:16Ah!
44:17Three years.
44:18You faked it for three whole years.
44:21To trick me.
44:23All for my blood in this necklace?
44:26Ha ha ha ha!
44:28It wasn't all an act.
44:30When I watched you care for that puppet daily,
44:33seeing you happy for him and blushing for him,
44:35I even got confused about who I am sometimes.
44:38I almost forgot I'm Orion,
44:39the prince from the azure sea instead of that mortal Albus.
44:44Don't rush.
44:46We can't break his majesty's warding spell,
44:48but we can wait for you to take it off yourself.
44:51Or we can wait for it to lose its power.
44:53Then your precious blood will be mine.
45:02Waiting is the most foolish thing one can do.
45:05Mom,
45:06you were wrong this time.
45:08One three and twenty-seven.
45:10One thousand three hundred and twenty-eight.
45:12One three twenty-nine.
45:15Mom,
45:15please come quickly.
45:17I'm so scared.
45:23Aria,
45:23it is time for your meal.
45:24Don't starve yourself.
45:26Otherwise,
45:26your blood will taste bad.
45:28Get lost!
45:29I won't eat your food!
45:30You liars!
45:31Go to hell!
45:32Why the struggle?
45:33Aria,
45:33the more you resist,
45:34the more it will hurt later.
45:35Just be a good girl,
45:36and I might make it quick for you.
45:40Do you know what this is?
45:42It's a needle ground from the fiend bone.
45:44It is crafted specifically to break warding spells.
45:47With this,
45:48your phoenix shield is useless.
46:00So beautiful.
46:01The golden red heart blood of a phoenix.
46:03You were indeed fed on so many heavenly gifts.
46:05Brilliant.
46:06This will surely help me break through the limits of my lineage.
46:09What are you doing?
46:10Why do you need my heart blood?
46:12Shh.
46:13Don't speak.
46:14Save your strength.
46:15I'll need more tomorrow.
46:17For 49 days.
46:18Once I have enough of your heart blood,
46:20I can craft the apex elixir.
46:21By then,
46:22even Aurelius himself won't be able to stop me.
46:26Kiddo!
46:27Where is my kiddo?
46:36Narelius!
46:39I'll burn your palace to the ground!
46:44Fiona!
46:45What do you mean?
46:46When have we seen your daughter?
46:49Bullshit!
46:50Her scent is right down here!
46:54Huh?
47:02Despicable!
47:03Mom!
47:04Run!
47:05Leave me!
47:06Leave me!
47:07Leave me!
47:08Leave me!
47:08Leave me!
47:09Leave me!
47:10Take a good look, Aurelius!
47:11This is what happens to those who meddle in my business!
47:20My silly girl!
47:22Why didn't you summon me sooner?
47:25They blocked your message, Rune!
47:28Do you still have the necklace?
47:32Listen,
47:33when they take blood tomorrow,
47:35give me the necklace.
47:36No!
47:37It's from his majesty!
47:38That's exactly why it can save us!
47:40My true form plus his skill power
47:42can temporarily break the ward!
47:45Kiddo!
47:46I've never asked you for anything!
47:49Orion is so weak!
47:51He even needs a tool just to draw blood!
47:53What did you say?
47:54You-
47:59Oh, no!
48:00Stop that phoenix!
48:04Kiddo!
48:05Hold on!
48:09I'll settle the score with that jerk!
48:14Aurelius!
48:15Get out here!
48:17Your little phoenix is dying!
48:22His majesty is in seclusion!
48:24Intruders will be executed!
48:25Aurelius King!
48:26What did you promise me back then?
48:36Without the necklace's protection,
48:38this palace is so cold!
48:40Little phoenix,
48:41do you know why I need your heart blood?
48:43It's the key to making the apex elixir.
48:46Consuming it will allow me to transcend the limits of my lineage
48:49and transform me from a five-clawed dragon into a six-clawed one.
48:52In your dreams!
48:56I won't draw blood now.
48:59I'll drain your soul instead.
49:04Aurelius King!
49:06His majesty!
49:17What's going on?
49:40I'm here. I care not for the rights and wrongs. Let's see what your dragon clan can do.
50:11Bear with it.
50:18Mom. The necklace.
50:21Your mom is fine.
50:23As for the necklace, you are never allowed to take it off again.
50:34Weren't you in seclusion?
50:36I finished just in time.
50:39I told you before. Orion looked at you with nothing but ill intent.
50:46Don't move.
50:48Sleep now. You'll be home when you wake up.
50:57Your Majesty. You are much more handsome than Albus.
51:02Be quiet.
51:04Save your strength to heal.
51:07I've waited for this embrace so long.
51:09Silly girl. You're such a handful.
51:15Hear my order.
51:17From this day forth,
51:19Arya Valerius shall reside in Zenith Palace.
51:22And she shall be...
51:24Sidewalk,
51:24that's the third point.
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