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The Phoenix Princess’S Second Chance
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00:01I am the high princess of the phoenix clan. I poured all my power into Caspia, my childhood
00:09sweetheart, to be my husband and the next dragon king. But in the frame, a blade plunges through
00:15my chest. Blood sprays across the man I loved for a lifetime. Caspian hugged Isolde, and the two of
00:22them smiled like winners. He doesn't even blink. If you hadn't forced me to marry you, Isolade
00:28wouldn't have suffered. I only faked loving you. Just to rip out your magical core for
00:38her. He tears the feathers, and he reaches into my chest, and pulls out my magical core
00:47with bare hands. I watch him place my core into Isolde's palm, like a gift. Just as I thought
00:53I was dead, the pain vanished. I snapped my eyes open, drenched in cold sweat. My core
01:00is still there.
01:01Have you decided who to marry?
01:02That voice. The king. The day of choosing a husband. I've been reborn. Every face around
01:09me is exactly as I remember. I'm standing at the front of the hall.
01:12Father, I think... King! Before I can finish, Caspian drops to his knees with a dramatic
01:18thud. I know Florence loves me, but Isolade is my only true love. The king's face turns
01:24to stone. Everyone in this room knows what I represent. I am the Phoenix Princess, the
01:30only one. But Caspian isn't finished. He rises to his feet, a look straight at me, and
01:35says. I know Florence can't live without me, so I'll be generous. I'll let her be my mistress.
01:40She should be grateful Isolade is kind enough to share.
01:44How dare you!
01:47I look at him coldly. Isolde is not a real Phoenix. In the past, terrible things happened.
01:53The Phoenix Egg was lost during the Great War. The clan brought her back by mistake, thinking
01:59she was me. My mother was kind. She let Isolde stay, gave her the title of Princess. Ten years
02:04after I returned to my true family, I was sent to live in the Dragon Palace. And that's when
02:10things changed. Dragon blood is dying. New kings are chosen from lesser bloodlines. Nagas,
02:17serpents, even lizards. They must survive the heavenly lightning to transform into dragons.
02:24Her power purifies their blood, shields them from death. But without a Phoenix Princess, not
02:31one of them would live through it. Caspian's words just humiliated my entire family. The
02:37king's palms slapped Caspian's face. Then he turned to me.
02:41Florence, whatever you want to do with him, do it. Just don't let his stupidity drive you
02:47away.
02:48Caspian staggers from the slap, but his eyes find mine again. He looks at me like he already
02:53knows what I'll say. Like I'm a dog that will always come back.
02:57What are you waiting for? Don't you want to marry me more than anything? Here's your chance.
03:01Just say yes.
03:03You've stolen so much from Isolette already. She's kind enough to let you share me with
03:08her. You should be on your knees thanking her.
03:10The whole court holds its breath. In my past life, this is where swallowed my pride. Smiled
03:17through the pain and chose him. I gave him everything. And he repaid me with a blade through
03:23the heart. Not this time. I lift my chin, look past him. I look at the king. Father, I have
03:29already decided.
03:31Now, everyone looks at me, including Caspian. I write a name in the king's hand. I whisper
03:37my secret plan to him, using magic.
03:42Since you are so sure, I will arrange the wedding for you both. Stay home and reflect on your
03:49actions. Don't cause any more trouble before the wedding.
03:54A smug smile appears on Caspian's face. His eyes say...
03:58I knew Florence would agree. I ignore him and look toward the corner. A young boy stands
04:04there with sharp eyes. He has tiny naga horns and dark skin. The king sends everyone away
04:10to talk to me.
04:15When I leave the palace, Caspian is still there. Isolde is standing right next to him.
04:22Thank you for letting us be together, sister. My parents would be happy.
04:26I only want you. She should thank you for being so kind. If you said no, she couldn't even be
04:32my mistress. He is so gentle when he speaks to Isolde. But in my past life, he was always
04:37cold to me. Isolde's parents died because of you. Since you is so generous, give her some
04:42artifacts. These at compensation for her loss. Isolde's parents were actually fake phoenixes.
04:50They raised me as their own child. They died, protecting me from abuse. That tragedy led the
04:58phoenix clan to find me. In my past life, I felt guilty and gave in to her. But before
05:03I died, I learned the truth. Isolde lured that beast to kill me. She murdered her own parents
05:09just to get rid of me. I look at them coldly and say nothing.
05:13Florence, I have something to tell you.
05:15What?
05:16You heard the king today. Isolde's magic is weak. She'll be bullied.
05:20You gave him so many artifacts. Who would dare to bully her now?
05:25Artifacts are nothing compared to real power. I want to borrow your magical core.
05:32I realized it instantly. In my past life, he killed me for her. He ripped out my core without
05:39hesitation. I stared at him coldly. The air felt heavy and dangerous because of my magic.
05:45Isolde's face turned pale. Even Caspian started to look uneasy. Suddenly, a deep voice spoke up.
05:53Princess Florence, the king sent me.
05:55I turned to look. It was the man with the black naga horns. He hasn't turned into a dragon yet,
06:01but he could stand still under my pressure. Means he would be more powerful. I let go of my power
06:06and
06:07smiled at him.
06:07All right. Let's go then, Caspian shouted.
06:11Wait!
06:12He ignored the trembling Isolde. He looked at the boy with total disgust.
06:18What things will this lowlife talk to you?
06:21This man is my future husband.
06:23Of course we have things to talk about.
06:26The dragon trial opens once every 50 years. Every candidate who dreams of becoming a dragon
06:33must enter. They face the heavenly lightning that burns away their old form. If you endure
06:40it, you shed your scales and become a true dragon. One of two, and you turn to ash. In my
06:48past life,
06:49I used my own lifeblood's magic to shield Caspian from flying bullets at once. He became the first
06:56dragon in history to succeed on his first try. They called him a genius, a once in a millennium king.
07:04They never knew it was my magic holding him together, my core cracking under the weight of
07:09his ambition. It took me two years to recover. The damage left a permanent scar on my cultivation,
07:17and he never even said thank you. Mentioning the trial shifts his focus immediately. His pride
07:24won't let him ignore it.
07:26Just wait. In five days, you will come beg me to marry you.
07:32I stay silent, leaving. Out of the corner of my eye, I catch a flash of jealousy in Isolde's
07:39expression. She hides it quickly. But I saw it. They walk away together, like the perfect couple.
07:46I turn to the boy standing quietly beside me. He straightens instantly.
07:52Arthur, the king told you everything about the trial.
07:56I turn to face him.
07:57So I need one honest answer. Are you here for power, or is there another reason?
08:02He doesn't answer right away. The wind moves through his hair, then he drops to his knees,
08:07both hands flat on the ground, like a vow made to the world itself.
08:13Princess Florence, if I ever betray you, in this life or any other, let me die the cruelest death
08:19imaginable.
08:21The sky answers. Thunder rolls, shaking the air in my chest. A single bolt of lightning splits the
08:28clouds open. Then silence. He used his magical core to seal it. This isn't words. This is his life,
08:36signed over to a promise. He stays, kneeling, waiting. I reach to the sun. A strong wave of
08:44magic shows. A phoenix royal pendant rests in my palm. I look at him. I haven't decided yet whether
08:50to give it to him. Something stirs in my chest. In my past life, I watched a hundred men make
08:56promises
08:57to me. Sweet words. Grand gestures. Not one of them made it. But this boy, this quiet, overlooked,
09:06low-born naga, just bet his life on a single sentence. I released my hand, kneel down and tie it
09:14to his
09:14waist myself. Believe you. His eyes widen. His lips part, but no sound comes out. His hands are trembling.
09:23I pretend not to notice. I return to my palace. The moment I step through the gate, my little bird
09:30spirit comes running toward me. Princess! Princess! Come quickly! They're chopping your tree!
09:37I look up and rush to the main courtyard. I've sickened them. A tree I spent ten years growing.
09:44Ten years of watering it. It's been chopped down to the roots. The trunk lies on its side like a
09:50fallen
09:51body. Caspian stands beside the stump, arms crossed, without a trace of remorse. My mother gave me that
10:00tree the day I left the phoenix realm. I was scared. I didn't want to leave home. She pressed a
10:07tiny seed
10:08into my palm and said, The sycamore is the home of the phoenix. Wherever you are in this world,
10:13wherever they send you. As long as this tree stands, you are home. It was so small when I planted
10:22it.
10:23Just a wisp of green in the dark soil. Ten years. Every single day. And now it's gone. Destroyed in
10:31a
10:31single afternoon by a man who never loved me. How dare you cut down my sycamores!
10:37My voice shakes with a fury so deep, Caspian doesn't even look at the stump.
10:42It's just a tree. I cut it down. So what?
10:46He gestures lazily to the empty space.
10:49Isolet likes phoenix flowers.
10:51He looks at me with those cold, commanding eyes.
10:55From now on, you will only grow phoenix flowers here.
11:01I look up and rush to the main courtyard. My sycamore. The tree I spent ten years growing.
11:08Ten years of watering it. It's been chopped down to the roots. The trunk lies on its side like a
11:15fallen
11:15body. Caspian stands beside the stump, arms crossed, without a trace of remorse.
11:23My mother gave me that tree the day I left the phoenix realm. I was scared. I didn't want to
11:29leave
11:30home. She pressed a tiny seed into my palm and said,
11:34The sycamore is the home of the phoenix. Wherever you are in this world, wherever they send you,
11:39as long as this tree stands, you are home.
11:44It was so small when I planted it. Just a wisp of green in the dark soil. Ten years. Every
11:51single
11:52day. And now it's gone. Destroyed in a single afternoon by a man who never loved me.
11:59How dare you cut down my sycamores!
12:01My voice shakes with a fury so deep, Caspian doesn't even look at the stump.
12:06It's just a tree. I cut it down. So what?
12:10What? He gestures lazily to the empty space.
12:13Isolet likes phoenix flowers.
12:16He looks at me with those cold, commanding eyes.
12:19From now on, you will only grow phoenix flowers here.
12:24This is my palace. I plant what I want. Can't you even give her a place of her own?
12:31Caspian looked embarrassed for a moment. He is just one of many candidates. Until they
12:36become king, they live in shared halls.
12:39Your things are mine. I'm just planning ahead for us. If you annoy me, I might not marry
12:46you at all.
12:47He didn't see any panic on my face, so he tried to act sweet.
12:52I'm doing this for your own good. Be good, and I'll let you have my first son.
12:58Don't flatter yourself, Caspian. You will never be my husband. Not in this life.
13:05He didn't believe me. He thought I was just angry.
13:10If not me, then who else?
13:17Five days later, everyone gathered at the dragon's sanctum. Surprisingly, Isolde showed
13:23up this time, too. Everyone was staring at the two of them. Caspian saw me and walked
13:29over immediately.
13:30Florence, I'm counting on you today. Since Isileth is by my side now...
13:36His eyes actually turned soft for a moment.
13:39I will make sure to take care of you, too.
13:43I stayed silent, and he didn't seem to care. He looked at the other nervous boys with pride.
13:50Suddenly, Caspian's eyes froze. He marched toward Arthur with pure rage.
13:57The necklace that belongs only to the future husband of the Phoenix clan. How did it end
14:02up in the hands of a lowborn wretch like you?
14:06Caspian glared at Arthur like he wanted to rip him apart. Arthur showed no fear and just
14:12stared back coldly. Caspian was furious and about to lose it. Isolde quickly stepped up and
14:19grabbed his arm.
14:21Caspian, that necklace can't be real. It must be a fake. Look at him.
14:28The trial is starting. He won't survive one strike.
14:34Don't waste your time on trash like him.
14:39Caspian calmed down, held her hand gently. I watched them coldly, feeling only amusement.
14:46Soon, the sky dragon king arrived. He opened the dragon field and tried. Most candidates
14:53only lasted one lightning strike. The best among them only took three. The king looked disappointed
15:00in all of them. Then, it was Caspian's turn. He walked forward with total confidence. Isolde
15:08actually followed, right beside him. The crowd whispered in total shock. The dragon field was
15:16a deadly place. A weak spirit like Isolde returned to ash instantly.
15:24Don't be scared. Don't you trust my power? Besides, Florence is right here. She won't just stand
15:33there and let me fail. Isolde's eyes darkened when she heard my name. She suddenly spat out her own
15:41magical core. The core was small and she turned pale instantly. Even her hair started turning gray at the
15:48temples. Isolde, what are you doing? Caspian cried. We agreed you would just stay by my side.
15:55Our core will ruin your future cult of cultivation. Caspian, I know my magic is very weak. I'm nothing
16:02like a royal phoenix princess, but I want to do something for you. Let my core help you survive the
16:09lightning. Caspian was moved to tears by her sacrifice. The other clan members whispered among
16:16themselves. Her magical core won't last a second. She must really love him to do that. What does
16:23Cassible have that makes everyone love him? He sure isn't afraid to die. If Caspian fails,
16:31her core will shatter first. Without a core, she'll lose everything and die. He only dares because of
16:36Princess Florence. The phoenix clan has secret spells for this. I don't know why she is so loyal to him.
16:42The crowd gossiped with envy in their eyes. I just watched everything with a cold stare.
16:48This didn't happen in my past life. Now I'm curious to see what happens next. Caspian stood in the
16:55dragon pool, looking excited. The golden divine water flowed slowly around him. He suddenly summoned
17:03nine heavenly thunderbolts. The sky turned pitch black in an instant. Purple and gold lightning swirled
17:11clouds. Everyone watched the scene in total shock. Because he lost his mind? He's channeling magic
17:17that's meant to kill! No one in history has ever survived that.
17:25With lightning like that, he's doomed. Even with Florence's help, he'll be ruined.
17:30He might survive, but his power will be gone.
17:31The crowd was stunned and so was Isolde. She never expected Caspian to be this crazy. He really thought
17:38he could take it all at once. Yeah, he's always been reckless, I thought. In my last life, he never
17:44cared about my safety. Let's see how he survives without me this time. A massive boom echoed through
17:51the air. The lightning was ready to strike from above. Caspian looked at me.
17:57Florence! What are you waiting for? Come here and help me survive the trial!
18:01His eyes, full of greed, I just stood there and watched him coldly.
18:06Florence! Do you still want to marry me? You're only here to help me become a dragon!
18:12Why aren't you doing anything? Move now!
18:16I stood there like a statue, cold and still. Caspian's smug face finally showed pure terror.
18:29Florence! This isn't the time for jokes!
18:40If these nine bolts hit me, I'll die. Do you really have the heart to let me die?
18:47I remembered my past life after our wedding. He was always so cold and distant to me. I used
18:53to think that was just his personality until I caught him meeting Isolde in secret.
18:58The Phoenix Clan is so cruel to you. It wasn't your fault you took Florence's place.
19:03I watched them, feeling a chill in my soul. Isolde was the one who tried to steal my treasure.
19:10She wanted the 10,000-year magical core for herself. She only got caught because she was greedy.
19:23My parents only spared her because she begged. If she hadn't cried, she'd be ash by now. Caspian knew the
19:31truth back then.
19:33Gertie.
19:34But now, he was blaming me for everything. In my past life, I wanted to confront him, but suddenly a
19:41sharp pain hit my stomach.
19:43It felt like fire was tearing my organs apart. I rolled on the ground, screaming in agony.
19:49Then, a pair of white leather boots appeared. I looked up and saw Caspian with a sword.
19:55He watched me suffer with cold, dead eyes. The next second, blood splashed everywhere.
20:02He ripped my magical core out of my body.
20:13Thinking of this makes me want to kill him. The lightning above finally locked onto him.
20:21Caspian realized something was very wrong.
20:26Florence, you...
20:28He stamped before he could finish. The first bolt struck. The purple-gold lightning crashed hard.
20:34It hit Caspian with the force of a mountain. He summoned nine bolts at once. Each one was ten times
20:40stronger than normal.
20:42Caspian was so panicked, he forgot to defend. He screamed and coughed up a spray of blood.
20:48No!
20:48Izzelta shrieked in horror. In an instant, her tiny magical core shattered. All her magic energy drained away.
20:56Her face turned pale, and blood leaked out. But the most terrifying part happened next.
21:02Her young, beautiful face began to shrivel. Deep wrinkles covered her skin in seconds.
21:09Countless dragons stared at him. Their eyes were full of mockery. Disgust and contempt were everywhere.
21:16No! Don't look at me! I beg you, stop looking!
21:21Izzelta covered her face tightly.
21:24Caspian! Please save me!
21:27But Caspian could not help. The lightning broke his spirit. He fell to his knees. He looked messy and full
21:35of regret. He looked up at me.
21:37Florence! Save me!
21:39I am your future husband. How can you watch me die?
21:44His pride was finally gone. I walked toward him. Everyone was watching me.
21:51Caspian looked so happy. But I stopped next to Arthur.
21:55I took Arthur's arm. I smiled at Caspian.
21:59Who said you are my husband?
22:01I already talked to the king. I chose Arthur as my husband.
22:05What?
22:06I already talked to the king. I chose Arthur as my husband. The phoenix necklace is proof.
22:12The crowd went dead silent. Then, everyone started screaming. No one expected this choice.
22:18I chose Arthur, the lonely boy. He is quiet and steady. He never tried to show off. He didn't try
22:25to please me. He just watched me from afar.
22:28When we met eyes, he blushed. In my last life, I saw his love. He risked death to bury me.
22:34That's how I knew he loved me.
22:36Many men want me for power. They want the phoenix throne. They want to rule dragons. But Arthur is different.
22:43I looked back at Caspian again.
22:46In my past life, Caspian only dared to face three bolts of lightning. After three hits, he was covered in
22:54wounds.
22:54But he wasn't satisfied with me. Marrying me would make him the king.
22:59But he didn't just want power through marriage. He wanted to prove his own strength.
23:03So, he sent me a secret message. He begged me to help him. I secretly used my nirvana magic.
23:09I used my magical core to protect him. That battle damaged my magical core.
23:15It took me two hundred years to recover. I was left with a permanent illness.
23:20Later, he became the first king to survive nine bolts at once.
23:24Thousands of people worshipped him. Everyone called him a one in a million leader.
23:29But in this life, he was too greedy. With experience from his past life, he didn't care about the risk.
23:35He called down nine bolts of lightning at once. He didn't care if I got hurt. He didn't care if
23:41I got sick forever.
23:42From start to finish, Caspian only ever cared about himself.
23:50What a pity. I looked at the rolling thunder.
23:53I'm afraid Caspian won't even survive the second bolt. Just as I thought that.
23:58A huge purple-gold lightning bolt struck. Caspian looked absolutely terrified.
24:04No!
24:05But it was already too late. The lightning crashed down the roar. It hit the dragon transformation wheel hard.
24:13I looked down at the water. Even in the golden water, electricity was flashing. Everyone stared at the smoke in
24:20the pool.
24:21After a while, the king sighed. He raised his hand and cleared the thundering clouds.
24:27I looked into the pool. Caspian was lying there, covered in blood. He had completely lost consciousness. He was once
24:35a talented dragon, after all.
24:37The king explained this to the crowd. Then, he sent a surge of spiritual energy into Caspian's body.
24:46After that, Caspian slowly woke up. Servants pulled him out of the pool. Before, they respected him because I loved
24:54him. But now he is powerless and badly hurt.
24:57The servants treated him carelessly. Their eyes were full of contempt. Caspian had someone to save him. But Isolde was
25:05not so lucky.
25:06She gave her magical core to Caspian. Now that the core was shattered, she aged instantly. Isolde cried bitter tears
25:13as she grew old. She tried to speak. But in the noisy crowd, no one listened to her.
25:19This time, Caspian finally became smart. He didn't ask me for anything. He just stared at me blankly. The king
25:26looked at me. I nodded at him casually. I was the one who told the king to save Caspian.
25:32Caspian noticed this small movement immediately.
25:36His eyes lit up suddenly. He stumbled toward me. With a loud thud, he knelt down.
25:46Florence, I was wrong.
25:48His face was full of regret.
25:50Florence, please forgive me. I only want you now. I will love you with all my heart. I won't have
25:58any other desires.
25:59I stared deep into his eyes. He held his breath in fear. I lifted my foot and kicked him. Caspian
26:07looked totally shocked.
26:08I leaned down to his ear. I could smell his intense fear. I whispered to him, word by word.
26:16In our past life, when you cut out my magical core, did you ever think of today?
26:24His pupils shrank instantly. His pupils shrank instantly. His whole body went limp. He stared at me in disbelief.
26:33Back at the ceremony. I realized Caspian had also been reborn.
26:38I didn't look at him again. I led Arthur to the pool.
26:45I will stay with you.
26:48But he stood there, frozen.
26:51What's wrong?
26:53Everyone was watching us. Even the king looked confused. Caspian's eyes filled with malice.
27:00He doesn't want you, Florence. Do you think everyone loves you?
27:04Arthur's eyes were so gentle. They were filled with deep love.
27:10Princess, let me try alone.
27:13I was stunned for a moment. He gently squeezed my hand.
27:18This lightning is dangerous.
27:21I know you are very strong, but you are Phoenix.
27:24Phoenix. If you get hurt by lightning, it's if you damage it to your own.
27:28I don't want that for you.
27:31I looked into his serious eyes.
27:33My heart skipped a beat.
27:35Before I could think clearly, Arthur let go of my hand.
27:40The golden water moved as he walked.
27:43Arthur sat in the pool.
27:45His shirt was soaked through.
27:48You could see his muscles.
27:49The thunder began to gather.
27:52People watched with admiration.
27:54Then they looked disappointed.
27:57Why is there only one bolt?
27:59Next second, the bolt struck.
28:02It was like a flying dragon.
28:05It crashed into the pool.
28:07Everyone was shocked.
28:08This first bolt was terrifying.
28:11It was stronger than others' third.
28:13It proved his power was deep.
28:16The scoffers were now stunned.
28:18I couldn't help but smile.
28:20In the past, he took five.
28:23One by one, the bolts fell.
28:26After the fifth bolt hit, I thought he would get up.
28:29But he sat still like a mountain.
28:32Arthur?
28:33I looked at him with worry.
28:34He was covered in wounds.
28:36He had reached his limit.
28:39He just smiled at me.
28:41I can do it.
28:43He signaled.
28:45A huge light crashed down.
28:47I waited, feeling nervous.
28:49After a few seconds, it cleared.
28:51He surpassed his past life.
28:54He took six bolts alone.
28:56He's now the top dragon.
28:57He stood up, shaking slightly.
29:01He bowed to the king.
29:03The king looked very pleased.
29:05As he walked out of the pool, I suddenly spoke up.
29:10Wait!
29:11I walked toward him slowly.
29:12His eyes widened a little.
29:16The clouds gathered again.
29:18Watch out!
29:19Don't be afraid.
29:20I held his hand to calm him.
29:23This day will be a legend.
29:25Arthur took six bolts alone.
29:27With my help, he took three more.
29:30He became a true dragon.
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