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The Long Flight Home - 2026 Engsub
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00:01When is my little one going to hatch already?
00:03Mommy 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.
00:14How 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, keep 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 heart's content today.
00:59Then we run.
00:59We can't be caught.
01:06Hungry peach?
01:08Peach?
01:09Easy now.
01:10Let me finish this.
01:11I'll give you a bite.
01:16Good girl.
01:17This peach is so sweet.
01:18You'll get yours soon.
01:20Huh?
01:22Huh?
01:24Huh?
01:25Huh?
01:25Huh?
01:25Huh?
01:26Huh?
01:26Huh?
01:27Huh?
01:28Huh?
01:29I'll 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.
01:35I just brought my baby to see the world, finding 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.
01:54Look your majesty.
01:55This is my very own flesh and blood.
01:56She can be your little attendant to repay you for the peaches.
02:04You.
02:06Take good care of her.
02:08I'll miss it next time.
02:19A baby phoenix?
02:20Quite peculiar.
02:22You're born in human form.
02:24Your mother certainly knows how to pick a peace offering, dumping her own baby on me and fleeing.
02:34So noisy.
02:37Milk, milk, milk, milk, milk, milk, milk, milk, milk, milk, milk.
02:44Insolence, show some respect.
02:46I am not someone you can just grab at as you please.
02:52Your majesty, perhaps you could let me tend to the little one?
02:56I know a thing or two about caring for infants.
02:59Hurry, take her away and tend to her properly and stop her from crying.
03:11Look into this baby phoenix's origins.
03:14Find out which family she belongs to.
03:17We will return her tomorrow.
03:18I have no time for this unruly brat.
03:21Yes, your majesty.
03:25Your majesty.
03:26I have, I have looked into the little one's origins, but the fey realm says her bloodline is impure.
03:33She isn't of true phoenix descent.
03:35They refuse to take her back.
03:37What? They dare refuse her?
03:39Investigate again.
03:40Trace her exact lineage.
03:41Find out where she truly comes from.
03:43Even if you 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.
03:53Take her away.
03:55Don't cry, little one.
03:56I'll feed you right now.
03:59You little monster.
04:01That is an official memorial, not food.
04:04Unbelievable.
04:05Here's a spirit fruit.
04:06Stop biting the paper.
04:15That's it.
04:15His majesty will be angry.
04:17Such a troublemaker.
04:19Just like your mother.
04:21Forget it.
04:22I'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.
04:34Too 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.
04:48You can't just pull on them.
04:49If you mess them up, chaos will fall.
04:56So pretty.
04:58I want the red one, with a little phoenix on it.
05:06Little one, hold steady.
05:09Relax.
05:13Your majesty, milk.
05:15I want milk.
05:16Go find the handmaiden.
05:18I have official duties.
05:20I can't play with you.
05:22Aria.
05:23Come here.
05:24I'll get your milk ready.
05:28Your majesty.
05:29Young beasts need milk on time.
05:31Not too much, nor too little.
05:33You must also play with her.
05:35That way she'll grow up healthy.
05:36I know.
05:36Go on.
05:37What else should I note?
05:38Like when she had too many elixirs.
05:40What should we done?
05:40Your majesty, are you learning how to feed me?
05:44Don't be ridiculous.
05:45I am merely checking whether the handmaiden is doing her job well.
05:48I was worried she might not care for you well enough and slow your growth.
05:52Whatever you say.
05:54Go play with the handmaiden.
05:56I 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.
06:15Or maybe packing her things, ready to cause trouble somewhere else.
06:18Really?
06:19Let's go find her, shall we?
06:20I want to see my mommy.
06:22I want to ask her where she's been all these years and if she's missed me at all.
06:24All right.
06:25I will take you to find her.
06:28Your majesty, you're more reliable than mommy.
06:31Mommy only runs around.
06:32But you actually play with me, buy me fresh fruits, and even feed me my milk.
06:37Let's go.
06:38We'll check the azure sea first.
06:40We might find traces of your mother.
06:48Your majesty, look, is that a dragon?
06:50It's so big and majestic.
06:54Yes, they are the dragon clan of the azure sea.
06:56King Nereus is friends with your mother.
06:58He might know her whereabouts.
07:00Great.
07:00Let's go down quickly.
07:01We can ask King Nereus if he knows where mommy is.
07:03Hold still.
07:04Careful.
07:04You'll fall off.
07:05The azure sea is deep.
07:06You'll catch a cold if you fall in.
07:07Your majesty, I'll hold still.
07:08I promise.
07:09Don't worry.
07:13Welcome, your majesty.
07:15Forgive our delay.
07:17Please pardon me.
07:18No need for formalities, Nereus.
07:20I came today to ask about someone.
07:22Fiona Valerius.
07:23Have you seen her recently?
07:26And who is this?
07:31I'm the little phoenix raised by his majesty.
07:33My name is Aria Valerius.
07:35King Nereus?
07:35Have you seen my mommy?
07:37Her name is Fiona Valerius.
07:38So you're Aria.
07:39I am Orion, third son of King Nereus.
07:41You are so adorable.
07:42Shall I show you the coral garden?
07:43There are colorful corals there and little fish that glow.
07:46It's beautiful.
07:47Yes, yes, I-
07:49No rush.
07:49Let's handle our business first.
07:54Your majesty, please join me in the main hall.
07:57Regarding the whereabouts of Fiona, I do have some information.
08:00Orion, take this young lady to the side hall for some refreshments.
08:04Treat her well.
08:04Yes, father.
08:05Come on, Aria.
08:06Let's go.
08:06I'll take you to the side hall.
08:09Aria, take this abyssal pearl.
08:11The waters of the azure sea run cold.
08:13It'll keep your clothes dry so you won't get sick.
08:15The abyssal pearl is an ancient artifact.
08:17His majesty treats her so well.
08:21Aria, look, I had all of this prepared just for you.
08:24This is crystal cake.
08:26It's made from ground pearls of the azure sea.
08:28So sweet.
08:29And these are fish fillets, freshly caught cod from the sea.
08:32Tender and tasty.
08:33You'll surely love it.
08:35What are they saying?
08:37Did you hear?
08:38Aurelius King brought a little phoenix to the palace.
08:40She is so adorable.
08:41Oh, I know.
08:42I just saw Prince Orion take that little phoenix to the side hall.
08:44Prince Orion always knows how to charm the girls.
08:46Maybe he likes that little phoenix.
08:50Aria, don't mind their gossip.
08:51They are talking nonsense.
08:53Here, let me wipe your dress.
08:55I have even better treats over here.
08:56Would you like to try some?
08:57Let me get you some broth.
08:59It's really sweet.
09:01Your majesty, why are you here?
09:06You're very kind, Prince Orion.
09:07But Aria has a weak stomach.
09:09She can't eat raw or cold seafood, lest she gets sick.
09:12That was careless of me, your majesty.
09:13Please forgive me.
09:14I won't offer her anything raw or cold again.
09:17We should go.
09:18We have to find your mother elsewhere.
09:22Orion, goodbye.
09:24I'll come see the corals with you next time.
09:29Aria, Valerius.
09:30Your majesty, to be honest, I haven't seen Fiona recently.
09:35The last time I saw her was decades ago.
09:38She came to steal my precious pearls.
09:40I caught her, and she made a huge scene with me.
09:43I haven't seen her since then.
09:45Your majesty, mommy isn't in the Azure Sea.
09:48Where do we find her?
09:49Don't be disappointed.
09:50We will look elsewhere.
09:52The High Sages of the Sanctum of Light are vastly powerful.
09:54They might know where your mother is.
09:56Your majesty, you're right.
09:57High Sage Sophia of the Sanctum of Light and High Sage Linus are ancient beings.
10:02They must know Fiona's whereabouts.
10:05Besides, the Bodhi fruits there are tasty.
10:08Perfect for a little fairy like Aria to eat.
10:10Are they yummy?
10:11Better than peaches in your orchard?
10:13You'll know when we get there.
10:15I promise you won't be disappointed.
10:16Yeah.
10:26Perfect timing, your majesty.
10:28We are chanting prayers for blessings today.
10:29What a coincidence.
10:30And who is this little one?
10:31This is my little phoenix, Aria.
10:33I brought her out to see the world and to ask you sages about someone.
10:36Fiona Valerius, a golden red phoenix.
10:38Have any of you sages seen her?
10:40Kind sages, nice to see you.
10:41I'm looking for my mom.
10:43Her name is Fiona.
10:44She eats a lot and loves stealing.
10:45Have you seen her?
10:46What a cute child.
10:48I did see Fiona once.
10:50Decades ago, she came here to steal Bodhi fruits.
10:52I caught her in the act.
10:53I gave her some advice and she left.
10:55I haven't seen her since.
10:55I see.
10:56When will I finally find my mommy?
10:59Don't rush, little one.
11:00When the time is right, you will naturally meet your mother.
11:03I hear a phoenix's true form is very beautiful.
11:05Could you show us your true form?
11:06It would be an honor to witness it.
11:09Your majesty, can I transform?
11:11Yes.
11:11Just be careful.
11:12Don't tire yourself out.
11:24What a beautiful phoenix.
11:25It's full of spiritual energy.
11:27A great destiny surely awaits her.
11:29Your majesty, do I look pretty?
11:31Mommy says our phoenix forms are the prettiest.
11:34Yes, very pretty.
11:35Prettier than your mom.
11:36Little one, since you're looking for your mother,
11:38you could check Mount Clearlight.
11:40The mirror of fates is there.
11:41It reveals one's past and present.
11:42It may show you your mother's whereabouts and unveil your own past.
11:46Really?
11:46Your majesty, can we go take a look?
11:48I want to see what I was in my past life and 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 the fates?
12:05Can it truly see through time?
12:06Yes.
12:07Focus your mind in front of the mirror, and you will see your past and your faded one.
12:12What's a faded one?
12:13Is it like those men who hang around mom?
12:16You'll know when you see it.
12:25Is this me in my past life?
12:27So cute!
12:28I was a little fairy in my past life, and I could fly!
12:31Your majesty, wasn't I cute in my past life?
12:33Yes.
12:34Very cute.
12:36Just as cute as you are now.
12:37But what about my faded one?
12:39Where is he?
12:40Is he cute too?
12:42That's strange.
12:43Why is it so blurry?
12:45Your majesty, is it because I'm not focusing hard enough?
12:47I'll try again.
12:54Your majesty, what did you see?
12:57What was your past life like?
12:59And who is your faded one?
13:06It's nothing.
13:07We should go back.
13:08It's getting late.
13:09We must find your mom elsewhere.
13:12Your majesty, are you unhappy?
13:15Did I do something wrong?
13:17Or do you not want to find my mom anymore?
13:21No, I'm not unhappy.
13:23Nor have I given up on finding your mom.
13:25I was only considering where to search next, so that we might find her sooner.
13:29Actually, it's okay if we don't find her.
13:31Having you here is enough for me.
13:32But I still really want to see her.
13:34I want to tell her you treat me so well.
13:44Don't worry.
13:45We will definitely find her.
13:54Your majesty, do you smell that?
13:56It smells so good.
13:58It smells sweet and warm.
14:02Yes, I smell it.
14:04Those are the foods of the mortal realm.
14:06Candied apples, roasted treats, and various pastries.
14:09Things you've never had.
14:11Your majesty, can we go down and taste some?
14:13I want a sweet candied apple.
14:15And the warm roasted treats.
14:18Let's find your mom first.
14:19Once we find her, I'll take you down for mortal food.
14:23Deal?
14:23Okay then.
14:24Then let's find mommy quickly.
14:26After we find her, you must keep your promise.
14:33This is definitely your mother's style.
14:38She has to show off everywhere she goes.
14:40She even picks such a flashy name.
14:42Your majesty, let's go in.
14:44Mommy must be in there.
14:51You are so beautiful.
14:54My lady, please eat slowly.
14:56There are plenty more grapes.
14:58They are freshly picked.
14:59Very sweet.
15:01Mom.
15:02Mommy.
15:04Aria.
15:08Your majesty, you're here too.
15:10What a lovely surprise.
15:14Fiona, you certainly seem to be enjoying yourself.
15:17Leaving your daughter in the heaven realm.
15:19While you make merry here.
15:20Misunderstanding.
15:20It's a misunderstanding.
15:21Your majesty, I was finding someone to care for Aria.
15:23You know how wild I am.
15:24I'm not the nurturing type.
15:25So I wanted to find someone reliable.
15:27I didn't expect you two to get along so well.
15:29So I thought I'd let you raise her.
15:35I understand now.
15:37Kiddo, you eloped with his majesty.
15:39No 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.
15:47I brought her here to find you.
15:48Lest a mother such as yourself forget she even has a daughter.
15:52You scared me.
15:53I thought you came to settle the score for the peaches I stole 30 years ago.
15:57Kiddo, come here.
15:58Let me look at you.
15:59My baby, why are you still so small?
16:01Didn't his majesty feed you well?
16:03Look at you.
16:03You're nothing but skin and bones.
16:04I eat a lot every day.
16:05I eat those elixirs like candy.
16:07His majesty often buys me fresh fruits.
16:08I'm not skinny at all.
16:10Now that we've found you, Aria will stay with you for a while.
16:13You can enjoy some mother-daughter time.
16:14Huh?
16:15Will you see?
16:17Your majesty, I must go to the Sapphire Sea for singing pearls.
16:22I'm afraid I have no time to care for Aria.
16:29Yes, absolutely no problem.
16:31Leave Aria to me.
16:32I'll take good care of her.
16:33I won't let her go hungry or suffer any wrongs.
16:35Are you leaving your majesty?
16:37When will you come see me?
16:40I still want you to take me to eat candied apples and roasted treats.
16:45Be good.
16:46I'll come see you after settling my duties.
16:51Here are some toys inside.
16:53Play with them when you're bored.
16:55There are also fresh fruits and pastries.
16:57Eat 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.
17:08You must come see me soon.
17:10Don't break your word.
17:11Rest assured.
17:12I won't lie to you.
17:13This golden light is my core spiritual power.
17:15Should 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?
17:21He is being far too good to my daughter.
17:24Could it be he's fallen for my daughter?
17:28Be a good girl.
17:29Take good care of yourself.
17:30I will come soon.
17:45Kiddo.
17:46You've won over the toughest man around.
17:49But that's okay.
17:51Mommy supports you.
17:53All right, all right.
17:55Stop looking like an abandoned puppy.
17:57Let's go.
17:57I'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.
18:06My daughter is the boss today.
18:08No time to play with you.
18:10Yes.
18:2317 days and 6 hours.
18:26She ran off again.
18:27Mommy is unbelievable.
18:28She'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.
18:37She'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.
18:51Who would want to marry you?
18:58Mind your own business.
18:59The 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.
19:32Look! This is the new steed I bought!
19:36Help! Kiddo! Catch me!
19:39Oh, mommy! That was just an untamed wild horse.
19:46Kiddo! 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! You 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.
20:14And you traded it for a few jars of liquor. Mommy, you really don't care.
20:27It's been 130 years, your majesty. Where are you? You promised you'd come for me.
20:36You said we'd eat candied apples and see the lantern festival. Have you forgotten?
20:43Mommy, I want to go find him! I want to 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
21:01was gravely injured. He has been in seclusion since his return. It is unknown when he will emerge.
21:05No one is allowed to disturb him. Alas! See, kiddo, he has long forgotten you.
21:10He has a million things to do. He's busy keeping the realm safe. He has no time to think about
21:15a little
21:15phoenix. No, he wouldn't forget me. He said he'd come back. Alas!
21:32This is the dragon scale his majesty took from his collar in the Azure Sea Dragon Palace. Your majesty,
21:38you definitely still remember me, don't you? Thankfully, I still have you with me.
21:52Oops! Alright, I'll stop thinking about this. My stomach is growling. Mommy actually has a
21:59conscience 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
22:17make off with them? Fresh bugs for sale!
22:28Yo, Aria 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. Your mother really can't sit still. I'll cook you a bowl with extra scallions just
23:01for you. Thank 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,
23:31we won't get good 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.
24:01He's more handsome than any gentleman painted in a scroll. The local girls are practically living
24:05at his academy these days. Huh? 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,
24:14many girls say that once they've seen him 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
24:29his looks. Right, just a look.
24:46Look over there. Albus is wearing cyan today. He looks even better than he did in his white robes
24:50yesterday. That's not all. His handwriting is also incredibly beautiful. Last time I begged him for
24:54one of his scrolls. I keep it by my bed and look at it every day. There are so many
24:58people. It's so
24:58crowded. What's so great to see? Forget it. I should just go back.
25:03Today, we'll discuss phoenixes from the Book of Myths. Let's talk about the Lord of Birds and its
25:09legendary rebirth through fire. About phoenixes? Why is he talking about phoenixes? And why does his
25:15voice sound so familiar?
25:27The phoenix has a male and a female form. It's said they are reborn in fire every 500 years. With
25:34wings like blazing flames, their cry echoes through the very heavens. That's not true. It's not 500
25:38years. It's a thousand. His majesty told me himself back then. The 500 year myth in the books is wrong.
25:44A true rebirth takes a thousand years to fire. Oh 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
26:22the branch. Since you're so interested in phoenix legends, I will explain them to you.
26:26Don't blame yourself. Judging by your reaction just 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
26:39about phoenix legends. She's just babbling. Don't be shy, miss. Knowledge knows no hierarchy nor
26:51boundaries. Tomorrow, I'll explain the Azure sea. Would you be willing to be my assistant? To help
26:56correct my oversights from today? Why does his aura match his majesties? And that golden glint in his eyes,
27:05who exactly is he? No, 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? He's just a common mortal school teacher. They just look
27:32alike and have similar auras. How 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? But his embrace felt
27:48so
27:48familiar. It was exactly how it felt when his majesty held me all those years ago.
28:15Aria, come here. Come to me. Your majesty.
28:38Aria Valerius, why did I have such a dream? Who exactly is he?
28:47Aria Valerius, why did I have such a dream?
28:48Hey, lanterns for sale.
28:57Aria, off to Albus's lecture again. You've gone every single day this past month. More eager than the school kids.
29:08Nonsense. I'm just going to listen and to correct him whenever he makes a mistake.
29:15Oh, Aria. That butterfly hairpin is so pretty. Did you buy it especially for your visit to Albus?
29:22Absolutely not. I just thought it was pretty, so I bought it.
29:29Albus passes Willow Lane at 7.45am. He loves lunging tea the most, and he absolutely hates cilantro.
29:36He subconsciously knits his brows while lecturing. He's so patient when explaining things to struggling
29:42students. His eyes are unbelievably gentle. All right. Today, we'll talk about merfolk tears.
29:49Legends say their tears turn into pearls. Each pearl is sparkling and translucent, worth a fortune.
29:53But these pearls aren't the most precious. It is. The tear of blood shed for their true love.
30:00Merfolk love only one person in their lifetime. Only tears shed for their true love will form a tear of
30:05blood. That tear of blood can protect their love for a lifetime.
30:16Aria, you're truly knowledgeable. That's exactly right. The tale of the merfolk's tears is known to
30:22very few. Yet you understand it so thoroughly. I just read it by chance. It's nothing. Oh no,
30:29in the heat of the moment, I blurted out a tale I read in His Majesty's study. Will he be
30:34suspicious?
30:42Aria, a moment please.
30:46Albus? Is there something else? I... I have to go home.
30:50I'm going to Mirror Lake to sketch tomorrow. I heard merfolk appear there,
30:54and the scenery is beautiful. You know a lot about merfolk legends. Would you like to come with me?
30:59You could help me identify them to see if the rumors are true.
31:05I... I have to mind the shop. My mother isn't home.
31:10No one else can watch it. It'll only take half a day. We'll leave early and return early. It won't
31:16delay
31:16you from minding the shop. At 7.45 am, I'll wait at the pier. How about it? Take this. When
31:23you see
31:24this willow leaf tomorrow, you'll know it's me.
31:41What do the merfolk in the Mirror Lake look like? The books in His Majesty's study said merfolk are good
31:46singers. Their voices soothe the soul. If mommy were home, she'd laugh her head off, saying I'm doing
31:56homework for an outing. But that's okay. I must perform well tomorrow. Can't let Albus think I'm bragging.
32:03I must perform well tomorrow.
32:29Albus! I'm here!
32:31Get on the boat. We're about to leave.
32:37He's wearing a white gown today. He looks so handsome. He looks exactly like His Majesty. Just
32:43like how he was in the Ambrosia Orchard.
32:46What are you thinking about, Aria? You're so lost in thought.
32:50Nothing. Mirror Lake is prettier than I expected. And it's prettier than the Sapphire Sea mom mentioned.
32:58Mirror Lake is indeed beautiful. But no scenery compares to the girl before me.
33:24The rain isn't heavy, but don't catch a cold. Hold the umbrella.
33:30This umbrella is too small. It's not big enough for the two of us.
33:36It's all right. It's enough if we stand closer.
33:51Will you come tomorrow? I'll tell tales of the Azure Sea Dragon Palace. I'm sure you'll be interested.
33:56Yes. I will definitely come.
34:03Good. Then it's a promise. I'll wait for you.
34:11I'll wait for you.
34:13What should I do? I think I care about him more and more.
34:18But who exactly is he? His Majesty is in seclusion in heaven. But he looks so much like His Majesty.
34:34Kiddo! Wake up! Look what I brought back!
34:45Stop sleeping! Get up! Mommy has huge news for you! Guess what I heard at the South Heaven Gate!
34:52What news? I'm not interested. Keep it to yourself.
34:57It's about Aurelius. I heard he went into seclusion to comprehend some heavenly philosophy. He won't be out for a
35:05thousand years.
35:06Oh. What's it to me?
35:09Oh? I've never seen this necklace before.
35:16Ah. Such strong dragon aura. This is a dragon scale.
35:22Kiddo. Where did you get this?
35:27You're mistaken. It's just an ordinary necklace. No dragon aura at all.
35:35Actually. I also went to the Ninth Heaven.
35:39The Orchard Boy told me. Before His Majesty went into seclusion, he stood in the orchard for three whole days.
35:45Looking at the peach tree you love to climb. Without saying a word.
35:54Enough! I don't want to hear it! I don't want to know!
35:59He abandoned me. I thought you'd want to know. Who says he abandoned you? He clearly-
36:09Liar! You're all liars!
36:17Liars!
36:19Elvis! You're a liar too! You said you'd wait for me! Why aren't you here?
36:25Mommy was right! Waiting is the most foolish thing to do. I waited for His Majesty for 130 years.
36:31Now he's in seclusion for a thousand years! I thought you were him! I thought I wouldn't have to wait
36:37anymore!
36:38But you lied to me too!
36:43Aria. I'm sorry. I'm late.
36:50Albus! Mommy was right! Waiting is the most foolish thing to do.
37:05It's been three years. This guy is like clockwork every single day. He's more punctual than the heavenly morning bell.
37:10Wearing a white gown with a jade hairpin? He really reminds me of His Majesty back then.
37:15Goodbye, Albus! For tomorrow's Book of Songs class, you must talk about the Osprey's poem.
37:19Don't worry. I will teach it tomorrow. Take care on your way. Don't get distracted.
37:28Peeking again? Aria. Your habit of peeking hasn't changed in three years.
37:34Who's peeking? I wasn't! I'm sunning my phoenix feathers! Stop talking nonsense!
38:01Are they dry yet, my little phoenix?
38:07You... What did you call me? Only His Majesty calls me by that name.
38:16Here. I brought this for you. You said the roasted chestnuts from Nutty Nook weren't sweet.
38:21I had the boss add more sugar today. I merely complained in passing. I didn't expect him to take
38:26it to heart. But who exactly is he? How does he know the name only His Majesty uses? Why is
38:31he so good to me?
38:33Aria. I want to visit your mother tomorrow. I want to tell her that I want to be with you
38:38forever.
38:40Huh? Oh. She's not home. She went to the Sapphire Sea for singing pearls. Said she's making me a pearl
38:46bracelet. I don't know when she'll be back. Every time you lie, your feathers pop out from your ears.
38:53Aria. You're busted again.
38:58Aria Valerius. It's been three years. I've been by your side for three whole years. I bring you roasted
39:03chestnuts every single day. Watching dawn and dusk with you in clear water, do you still not believe me?
39:22Aria. You must remember. You're still young and naive to the evils of the world. No matter what
39:26happens in the future, you must always remember. Only I will be completely devoted to you. I'll never lie
39:31to you. I'll always protect you.
39:33I believe you. I do believe you. But my mom really...
39:40I know where she is.
39:43She came back yesterday. She even disguised herself as a rouge peddler and peeked at me at the academy.
39:49Before leaving, she even cornered Amy to ask if I was engaged and if I had a good temper.
39:57Oh no, this is bad. Why would she peek at you there? This is embarrassing. Mom is being ridiculous.
40:04It's not embarrassing. In fact, I'm quite flattered. At least your mom cares about me.
40:10Albus White, right? I have a few questions for you. Answer honestly. Don't try to fool me.
40:16What's your background? Are your parents alive? What do you do for a living here?
40:20Well, Ms. Valerius, I am Albus White. My dad was a rogue mage in the West Hills. My mom died
40:24early.
40:25Having no one left to depend on, I came to Clearwater to open an academy. I teach students
40:28to make a living. What's your cultivation level? I sense spiritual energy ripples around you.
40:32You're not just a simple scholar. Besides, are you engaged? Do you like any girl?
40:38Mom, why ask so many questions? It's so rude. Albus is our guest. I'm asking your future husband.
40:44Don't make it complicated. Step aside. I'm checking him for you, so you don't end up being deceived.
40:50I am of little talent, just passing mystic stage. As for my personal life, I am not engaged. But I
40:57already have a girl in my heart. I came today to ask for your daughter, Aria Valerius,
41:02to marry me. What are you saying? Who's marrying you?
41:15Are you sure? My daughter is. Never mind. You young people decide for yourselves. It's your decision to
41:22make. I won't meddle in this any further. Mom, how could you? What? Don't you want to marry him?
41:32It's been obvious that you've liked him for ages.
41:46Kiddo. Have you truly made up your mind to marry Albus?
41:51Albus treats me so well. Way better than certain people.
41:57Actually, his majesty. Don't even mention him. He's a liar.
42:00One eight hundred years. When he leaves seclusion, my very bones will have turned to ash.
42:06Okay, all right. We won't speak of him. As long as you're sure, I'll support you.
42:12Whatever you decide. I'll always be by your side.
42:24So beautiful. That's my girl. Awesome. In your bridal robes,
42:29you outshine any fairy. Mom, I'm a little scared. I'm afraid the future
42:36won't be what I imagine. I'm afraid he'll abandon me like his majesty did.
42:44Keep it on. His majesty gave it to you back then. Even if he's not here,
42:48this necklace will keep you safe forever. Don't be afraid, kiddo. Mom will always be here.
42:54Albus will treat you well, too. Miss, the parade is here. Albus is waiting for you.
43:07Go now, my sweet girl. Your new life starts now.
43:27I have waited three years for this day. You're finally marrying me.
43:30Kiddo, take care of yourself. If he dares to bully you, send me a message, Rune.
43:34I'll burn his academy. Got it. Mom, you take care of yourself, too.
44:00You, who are you? You're not Albus. Where is he?
44:04Aria, how have you been? That Albus you speak of.
44:08He was just a puppet conjured by my minion. I did this for the gold scale necklace and the precious
44:14blood in your body. Ah, three years. You faked it for three whole years to trick me.
44:23All for my blood in this necklace?
44:28It wasn't all an act. When I watched you care for that puppet daily, seeing you happy for him and
44:34blushing for him. I even got confused about who I am sometimes. I almost forgot I'm Orion,
44:39the prince from the azure sea instead of that mortal Albus.
44:44Don't rush. We can't break his majesty's warding spell, but we can wait for you to take it off
44:50yourself. Or we can wait for it to lose its power. Then your precious blood will be mine.
45:02Waiting is the most foolish thing one can do. Mom, you were wrong this time. One three and twenty-seven.
45:10One thousand three hundred and twenty-eight. One three twenty-nine. Mom, please come quickly. I'm so scared.
45:22Aria, it is time for your meal. Don't starve yourself. Otherwise, your blood will taste bad.
45:28Get lost. I won't eat your food. You liars. Go to hell. Why the struggle? Aria, the more you resist,
45:34the more it will hurt later. Just be a good girl, and I might make it quick for you.
45:40Do you know what this is? It's a needle ground from the fiend bone. It is crafted specifically to
45:45break warding spells. With this, your phoenix shield is useless.
46:00So beautiful. The golden red heart blood of a phoenix. You were indeed fed on so many heavenly
46:04gifts. Brilliant. This will surely help me break through the limits of my lineage.
46:09What are you doing? Why do you need my heart blood?
46:13Shhh. Don't speak. Save your strength. I'll need more tomorrow. For forty-nine days. Once I have
46:19enough of your heart blood, I can craft the apex elixir. By then, even Aurelius himself won't be able to
46:24stop me.
46:26Kiddo! Where is my kiddo?
46:37Narelius! Get out here! If you touch my girl, I'll burn your palace to the ground.
46:44Fiona, what do you mean? When have we seen your daughter?
46:48BULLSHIT! Her scent is right down here!
47:02Despicable! Mom, run! Leave me!
47:09Take a good look, Aurelius. This is what happens to those who meddle in my business.
47:20My silly girl. Why didn't you summon me sooner?
47:25They blocked your message rune.
47:28Do you still have the necklace?
47:32Listen, when they take blood tomorrow, give me the necklace.
47:36No! It's from his majesty!
47:38That's exactly why it can save us. My true form plus his skill power can temporarily break the ward.
47:45Kiddo, I've never asked you for anything.
47:49Orion is so weak. He even needs a tool just to draw blood.
47:53What did you say? You...
47:58Oh no! Stop that phoenix!
48:04Kiddo, hold on!
48:09I'll settle the score with that jerk!
48:14Aurelius! Get out here!
48:17Your little phoenix is dying!
48:22His majesty is in seclusion! Intruders will be executed!
48:25Aurelius King! What did you promise me back then?
48:36Without the necklace's protection, this palace is so cold.
48:40Little phoenix, do 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. I'll drain your soul instead.
49:05His majesty.
49:17What's going on?
49:32What's going on?
49:37Your majesty.
49:39I'm here.
49:42I care not for the rights and wrongs.
49:45Let's see what your dragon clan can do.
49:47I'm here.
50:11Bear with it.
50:18mom
50:20the necklace
50:20your mom is fine
50:23as for the necklace
50:28you 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
50:40Orion looked at you
50:42with nothing but ill intent
50:46don't move
50:48sleep now
50:49you'll be home when you wake up
50:56your majesty
50:58you are much more handsome than Albus
51:02be quiet
51:03save your strength to heal
51:07I've waited for this embrace so long
51:09silly girl
51:10you're such a handful
51:15hear my order
51:17from this day forth
51:18Aria Valerius shall reside in Zenith palace
51:21and she shall be
51:23personally
51:24I'll be right back to you
51:24we're going to do
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