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I Left for the Royal City, he Regretted Madly - Hot
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00:00I was waiting for my childhood sweetheart, Holden, to bring me the St. Orchid and officially announce our marriage.
00:06But instead, he gave that flower to someone else.
00:12As an illegitimate daughter, no one would give me a flower except Holden.
00:17My stepmother, Morwen, sent me here just to crush my house, so I would agree to move far away.
00:23I once made a deal with him, just protect me for three years, and after that, he could love whoever
00:29he wanted.
00:30Yesterday, he promised to protect me, but today, at the most critical moment, he chose someone else.
00:36Ten years of friendship collapsed.
00:39Under the soft crystal lights, Holden and Leora look like the perfect couple.
00:44My heart is in knots, but I try to stay calm.
00:47He doesn't even notice how desperate I am.
00:49The crowd scatters. I have no flower, which means my fate of a forced marriage is sealed.
00:56Holden sees me standing alone and walks over with a wine glass.
01:01These people are too much. I told them to save a flower for you. They actually ignored my orders.
01:08Do you even know what this banquet means?
01:10This banquet is for noble engagements. Accepting a holy flower means two families plan to marry.
01:17You see these events all the time, but...
01:19Holden looks guilty and sends Leora away.
01:22Luria is poor. This is her only chance to stand in the spotlight. Just do this for me, okay? I'll
01:29owe you one.
01:30You can have anything you want, usually. Why did it have to be today?
01:34Today is her graduation from the Magic Academy. I can't sponsor her anymore, so I promised her one unforgettable memory.
01:42This memory is unforgettable for me, too, but it's too late now.
01:45Holden, you clearly knew that today's banquet...
01:50Miss Leora, did I ruin things for you? Please don't blame Holden. I'm the one who begged him.
01:57That's enough, Leora. It's just a magic flower. I'll give you another one.
02:01He grabs a rose from the sword in his face and shoves it into my hand.
02:05I thought roses were your favorite. Why are you making such a big deal over a holy orchid?
02:10This isn't like your usual easygoing self.
02:13That rose is beautiful, but he forgot. Roses are Leora's favorite, not mine.
02:23The laughter around us gets louder. People start mocking me openly.
02:28A bastard daughter trying to climb the social ladder.
02:32She actually thought she could marry the heir of C-Clip City?
02:36Even a poor orphan is better than her.
02:39Holden glares at them.
02:40The girl talking stops, gives me a dirty look, and goes silent.
02:47Elota, I'm so sorry. You're always so noble. I just wanted one night of glory. I didn't think...
02:53Noble? I'm an illegitimate daughter.
02:57Holden, do you really not understand how my family treats me?
03:01Leora dropped her cake on her dress. Her eyes turned red, and she squeezed out a few fake tears.
03:07It's already happened anyway. Let her enjoy the night. You can go home if you're bored.
03:15Home? I don't have a home anymore.
03:19Lucian, a creep from a mage family, saw me alone and leaned in to sniff my neck.
03:25You smell so good, Miss Elota.
03:27Without Holden, I don't even get basic respect.
03:31Holden told me to give you a flower, but I didn't listen.
03:35I told you to stop clinging to him and please me instead.
03:39Now look at you. Embarrassing, right?
03:43I turned in shock. This man was a nightmare.
03:46Holden knew Lucian had bad intentions, yet he trusted him to give me a flower?
03:51I only needed three years to get strong enough to leave my family.
03:55But my stepmother thinks I'm an eyesore.
03:57She won't even give me a chance to breathe before throwing me away.
04:01Since I wouldn't look at him, Lucian grabbed my shoulder.
04:05Alara, if it weren't for your pretty face, I'd play with you however I wanted.
04:12You really think your family will protect you forever?
04:15Just as he started to squeeze, Holden returned and slapped his hand away.
04:21Lucian, did I not warn you?
04:23Don't touch what's mine.
04:27Since you chose this poor girl, why do you still care about Alara?
04:33Since when do you tell me what to do?
04:36Lucian spat on the ground and left.
04:38Holden turned me around to face him.
04:41Why didn't you fight back when he touched you?
04:43I felt nothing but deep disappointment.
04:47Wasn't this what you arranged?
04:51You need to understand.
04:53I can protect you.
04:55But that doesn't mean I have to stay by your side every second.
04:59But you knew the flower Ardoi was...
05:01Leora interrupted again with a bright, sunny smile.
05:04I want some wine, please.
05:07Between my bitterness and her sunshine, Holden's choice was easy.
05:11Sure, you're the star tonight.
05:13Anything you want.
05:16We'll talk tomorrow.
05:17I'll come to your house.
05:20Tomorrow?
05:21Tomorrow you'll have to go to the royal city to find me.
05:27Holden left to greet guests.
05:29Leora came back to me with a glass of wine.
05:31Her shyness was gone, replaced by the cold air of a noble.
05:36You already have everything.
05:38Do you really have to steal this tiny bit of glory from me, Miss Alara?
05:42I shouldn't have helped Holden pick her to sponsor out of all those girls.
05:46You've lived a comfortable life since you were a child.
05:50I only asked Holden to protect me for this one night.
05:55Am I really doing that much better than you?
06:25My mother died early.
06:33That man never smiles.
06:35I struggle to hide my trembling in front of him.
06:40You're father has over twenty children.
06:43Why should I believe a little bastard like you can make it to the end?
06:47Because I have no weaknesses.
06:51I'm willing to risk my life.
06:54But now, the time isn't right.
06:57And my young uncle won't help me yet.
07:00The head of the Valaric family in the royal city is rumored to be cold and ruthless.
07:05Anyone who offends him is a little.
07:07The Voss family wants to cling to his power, but they won't risk their legitimate daughters.
07:12In the end, they're sacrificing me.
07:17My uncle must know how the banquet turned out.
07:20A cold message appeared on my communication crystal.
07:27I shivered.
07:28Wrapping my arms around my cold body, Leora touched my freezing hand.
07:34Take a guess.
07:36Does Holden actually know the true meaning of today's banquet?
07:40I found Holden and asked him directly.
07:43Do you know what this banquet means?
07:45I know.
07:47It's just a noble engagement ritual.
07:50It's all for show.
07:52These days, who says a man's wife has to be the one he gave a flower to?
07:57He knew?
08:01Don't worry.
08:02I'll talk to the Voss family.
08:04I won't let them marry you off.
08:08Then can you ask Leora for the Holy Orchid back?
08:11I only need it for one night.
08:13Then I'll return it.
08:14That's not a good idea.
08:16I already gave it away.
08:18How about I find you a similar one?
08:20Stop fighting with Leora over this.
08:22But that Holy Orchid, with its royal magic gold trim, is impossible to fake.
08:27The anger I'd been holding back all night finally exploded.
08:31Holden, you know I won't cling to you.
08:33I have someone I like.
08:35I'd give you your freedom in three years anyway.
08:38Why do you have to humiliate me right now?
08:40His smile vanished.
08:43Someone you like again?
08:46Leora, no one else dares to want you except me.
08:49You can only like me.
08:51All of Seacliff City knows you're just my shadow.
08:55Being his shadow, his dependent, I only did it to survive the Voss family.
09:00Hearing him say it out loud filled me with a crushing sense of shame.
09:04I stepped back, accidentally bumping into Leora and making her stumble.
09:10Miss Allura, please don't be mad at Holden.
09:12Hearing her voice, Holden pulled her protectively into his arms.
09:17Allura, it's just one night.
09:19Don't be so selfish.
09:20Tomorrow she'll go back to her normal life.
09:23But looking at Leora's face, she clearly had no intention of letting go of his life.
09:28I turned and left the banklet, stepping into the carriage my uncle sent to pick me up.
09:34Inside the carriage, Calum sat in his dark magic robes, cold as ice and without a trace of a smile.
09:42You lost the bet.
09:43You leave for the royal city tomorrow.
09:46Your future depends entirely on yourself now.
09:48I will come back.
09:49We'll see if you have the skill.
09:52Back home, my stepmother glanced at Calum behind me, her expression perfectly elegant.
09:58We've raised you for 18 years.
10:00It's time to pay us back.
10:02Since the Vela family has chosen their lady, you leave tomorrow.
10:07Calum said nothing.
10:08I went to my tiny bedroom to pack.
10:10My third sister, Serafina, leaned against the doorframe.
10:14If I were you, I wouldn't have gone to that banquet just to embarrass myself.
10:19You can't take any valuable magic items, and you even have to leave that dress behind.
10:24You've enjoyed enough luxury in the Vox House.
10:27From now on, you're on your own.
10:29By the way, the head of the Valeric family is rumored to have a secret love in his heart.
10:34Good luck with that.
10:35Right in front of her, I took off the dress and placed every piece of jewelry on a tray.
10:40Only after I was down to my nightgown and headed for the bath did she finally leave.
10:45The next morning, I got up before dawn.
10:48Without saying goodbye to anyone, I headed straight for the sea cliff's sea docks.
10:52Just as the ship began to sail, I heard people screaming from people.
10:56We are sorry to find someone for the Vera family.
10:59The Guild has blocked all routes to the Royal City.
11:02Everyone, turn back immediately.
11:07I watched the coastal rocks slide past the ship, but then we began to slow down.
11:13For a moment, I just stood there, dazed, as the ship slowly docked back at the pier.
11:18My communication crystal lit up with countless messages.
11:22Who do you think the Vera family is looking for?
11:24They've gone to such extremes.
11:26A few girls behind me were buzzing with excitement.
11:28I rubbed the crystal with my fingertips, scrolling through the messages, feeling nothing but a deep sense of helplessness.
11:36Early this morning, Holden had rushed to the Vos house to find me.
11:40When he saw I wasn't there, he barged straight into my bedroom.
11:44He found yesterday's dress and all my jewelry still there.
11:47But the simple cloth bag I always carried was gone.
11:50He started to panic.
11:52After questioning everyone in the house, he found out I had already left for the Royal City.
11:59Nearly tearing the Vos family's front hall apart.
12:02He immediately tried to reach me through the communication crystal.
12:05But by then, I was already on the ship, heading away.
12:10Holden panicked when he realized I hadn't taken a single thing he'd ever given me.
12:15He immediately ordered the guild to block every route to the Royal City and forced all ships to turn back.
12:22I stood on the stone path of the pier, hesitating.
12:25Should I go back?
12:26Or keep moving forward?
12:28It was still early, and I was starving.
12:31So I decided to have a hot bowl of porridge before making a choice.
12:35Suddenly, a message from my Uncle Calum popped up.
12:40Do you want to come back?
12:42The Vos family still wants to discuss a marriage.
12:46The Vos family is full of schemes.
12:48Holden might spoil me, but he'll never sacrifice his noble pride for me.
12:52Going back only means more cold stares, and maybe there's still a chance ahead.
12:57As I ate my porridge, a group of men in black burst into the shop.
13:01Search the place!
13:02They grabbed any girl who looked decent and questioned that.
13:05Then, Holden pushed in, looking frantic.
13:08He ran right past me without even realizing it was me.
13:12He was covered in sweat, clutching his communication crystal tightly, looking lost and helpless.
13:19Inside my pocket, my own crystal buzzed and flickered constantly, but I let it ring.
13:26The men in black returned to report they couldn't find me.
13:29It was the first time I had ever seen Holden uses a pool like this.
13:33Where is she?
13:34Keep blocking them!
13:36Not a single ship is allowed to leave for the royal city!
13:38Taking advantage of the chaos, I checked the Piers' schedule and found a merchant ship bound for a neighboring city
13:44-state.
13:45I quietly changed my plans, moved to a dark corner of the dock, and waited to disappear.
13:51On the Piers' bulletin board, the headlines were impossible to miss.
13:59Behind me, two girls were gossiping non-stop.
14:02That kind of love is so romantic.
14:04If someone did that for me, I'd say yes instantly.
14:07You don't get it.
14:09Holden chose a poor girl he's been spartering at the banquet.
14:12I bet he was played.
14:13What?
14:14He skipped the noble ladies for a poor girl, and now he regrets it?
14:17I kept my mouth shut and took a sip of warm fruit wine.
14:21I couldn't even wait for a ship without hearing gossip about my own life.
14:24Shh.
14:24I bet Holden didn't even realize that giving that flower away was a marriage proposal.
14:31Wow.
14:32How do you know all this?
14:35It's nothing.
14:36I actually had an invitation to the banquet last night.
14:39I froze.
14:40A witness?
14:41I glanced back cautiously, making sure I didn't recognize her.
14:45I'm so jealous.
14:50Don't be.
14:51My family has connections in the Seascliff noble circle, so an invite is normal.
14:56The other girl leaned in, even more curious.
14:59So, what does the rich girl look like?
15:03Is she pretty?
15:04Very pretty.
15:07Very pretty.
15:08A real beauty.
15:12Holden must have lost his mind giving the flower to an outsider.
15:16The girl's tone shifted.
15:18Actually, it doesn't matter.
15:20That beauty is just a bastard daughter.
15:24She can't compare to real noble ladies like us.
15:27I let out an awkward cough, which made them both turn around.
15:30They didn't recognize me.
15:32If you ask me, maybe one day Holden will come to his senses and realize I'm a much better
15:37choice.
15:38I'm the jewel of my family, after all.
15:40The girl continued even louder and more arrogantly.
15:43I had no desire to keep eavesdropping, so I decided to move away.
15:47As I walked past them, the girl who had been laughing loudly caught a clear look at my face.
15:52She froze, pointing at me, unable to speak.
15:56What's wrong?
15:57Do you know her?
15:58The other girl looked at me and blurted out,
16:01She is stunning.
16:05You, aren't you?
16:06She looked at me, then at the black-clad guard searching the pier, and stammered,
16:10Is Holden looking for you?
16:11Why are you-
16:12I put a finger to my lips, signaling for them to be quiet.
16:16The two of them stared at me with their mouths wide open.
16:19Only after I had walked far away did one of the girls scream.
16:23You didn't tell me she looked like that!
16:25You definitely don't have a chance now!
16:33Just as I reached the boarding gate, I was told the routes were closed.
16:37The Veyra family has power everywhere.
16:40They even bought out the routes to other city-states.
16:42While I was hesitating, a strange magic transmission came through from the direction of the royal city.
16:48I answered, my voice calm.
16:50Who is this?
16:51Arius Valiak, my future husband.
16:54His voice was cold, but beautiful, making me feel strangely comfortable.
16:58I'm sorry, I-
17:00The people picking you up are already at the porf.
17:02They will bring you to the royal city.
17:04As he spoke, I spotted a luxurious, private magic ship docked at a VIP berth.
17:09Several attendants in dark magic robes were waiting there respectfully.
17:16I grabbed my cloth bag and walked straight toward the magic ship.
17:23The rainy day in Sea Cliff City felt heavy.
17:26As soon as I stepped out, an umbrella was held over my head.
17:29The man holding it kept his head down, too respectful to look me in the eye.
17:35My lady, we are here to take you home.
17:37Just then, Holden finally spotted me.
17:40He rushed forward and grabbed my wrist tight.
17:43Alara, come with me.
17:45His private guards immediately swarmed in, surrounding us.
17:49At the same time, the Valaric attendants stepped up to block them.
17:52The two sides faced off, and the people at the pier stopped to watch.
17:56Some even pulled out magic mirrors to record the drama between these noble families.
18:01The leader of the Valaric group looked like a high-ranking steward.
18:05He wore a deep purple robe with hidden patterns, radiating the calm energy of a high-level mage.
18:12He had a polite smile on his face, but his eyes were completely cold.
18:16Mr. Veyra, I am here to take the lady home.
18:19Please, let her go.
18:22We haven't left the harbor yet.
18:25I'd like to see who dares to take what's mine.
18:30Holden stared at me in the middle of the crowd.
18:33Your family is forcing you into a marriage!
18:36Why didn't you tell me?
18:38I felt completely helpless.
18:39I had tried to tell him so many times, but his focus was always on the aura.
18:45Holden, you've protected me for years, and I'm grateful.
18:49But now that it's come to this, I don't blame anyone.
18:52What do you mean you don't blame anyone?
18:54If that's true, come back with me.
18:57I'll tell the Vos family that I'm marrying you.
19:00I looked up.
19:01I looked up.
19:02Rain was falling.
19:03Holden's hair was a mess, and his eyes were red with desperation.
19:07The Valeric steward stood firmly in front of me, doing his duty.
19:11I'm sorry, but the time we gave the Vos family has run out.
19:15The young mistress must come with us today.
19:19Holden ignored him, looking only at me, but I just shook my head.
19:26Holden, I told you before, I only wanted that three year deal.
19:31I already love someone else, and I never planned on marrying you.
19:35That lie again?
19:37You've been locked in the Vos house since you were a kid.
19:39Who could you possibly love?
19:43I know you're mad that I called you my shadow.
19:46His voice was actually pleading now.
19:48Stop being stubborn and just come home, okay?
19:50I was grateful for him, I really was.
19:53But the moment Holden let go of my hand to give that holy orchid to Leora, our paths split
19:58forever.
19:59Holden, Leora is your future wife.
20:02Every noble in Seacliff City knows it now.
20:05I hope you two are happy.
20:07Who said I'm marrying a poor girl?
20:08Are you joking?
20:10I'd marry you a thousand times before I'd marry her!
20:12My heart went cold.
20:14Holden always liked me, but he never truly respected me.
20:18This time, I didn't hesitate.
20:20I followed the steward toward the magic ship.
20:22Holden stood there, his eyes burning with rage.
20:25Alotta, think carefully!
20:27Once you step into the royal city, no one will protect you anymore!
20:30Are you really not going to marry me?
20:33Don't regret this when you're gone!
20:38Without a word, I turned and walked toward the waiting magic ship.
20:42The steward thoughtfully prepared fresh clothes for me.
20:45He pointed toward the washroom and spoke softly.
20:47You should freshen up there, my lady.
20:49Getting caught in the rain can make you sick.
20:51The ship was incredibly luxurious, clearly a special arrangement by the Valarix.
20:56As expected of a top family from the royal city, even the Vos family had never owned a magic ship
21:02of this caliber.
21:04Strangely, the bedding was a soft pink, definitely not something I'd expect Alias to like.
21:09In the washroom, I changed into the new clothes and was shocked again.
21:13They fit me perfectly.
21:15When I stepped out, the steward dismissed the guards to the back of the cabin.
21:19Is this the ship Aeris normally uses?
21:22The young master bought this specifically for you.
21:25Everything was built to your taste.
21:27Even the bedding, he picked it out himself for the most comfortable material.
21:31My jaw nearly dropped, such an expensive gift given so casually to a stranger.
21:37Wait, wasn't he supposed to have a secret white moonlight love in his heart?
21:44The journey to the royal city is long.
21:47Please rest for a while.
21:49It's dry there, so we've prepared humidifiers for you.
21:53No one had ever cared about my feelings before.
21:56My entire life had been spent watching others' reactions.
21:58This sudden kindness made me feel restless.
22:02Luckily, the steward saw my discomfort and stepped away.
22:05I pulled out a pen and started sketching.
22:07My mind filled with worry about the unknown.
22:10The magic ship slowly pulled up to a dock surrounded by lush greenery.
22:14As I looked closer, I realized this was the Valaric family's private lakeside estate.
22:20Even coming from a noble family in Seacliff City, I had never seen such luxury.
22:25Alias came to meet me personally with a warm smile.
22:28He didn't seem anything like the cold, ruthless man from the rumors.
22:32Are you cold?
22:33I shivered and took a hesitant step back to create some distance.
22:37Aureus, I know you have someone else in your heart and that you're being forced to marry me.
22:42Don't worry, I only need three years.
22:44I won't keep you away from your true love for too long.
22:46His brow furrowed, looking confused.
22:49True love?
22:51Three years?
22:54Yeah.
22:54Three years.
22:56I'll play the role of your wife and stay out of your private life.
23:00After three years, we split.
23:02His frown deepened and he gave the steward a questioning look.
23:05I won't take a single cent of your wealth.
23:07I can sign an agreement right now.
23:09When he didn't get an answer, he took a step closer and pulled me into a half hug.
23:13My face turned completely red.
23:15Who said I wanted everything to be so separate?
23:18My lady?
23:19Seeing how shy I was, he actually seemed to be in a good mood.
23:22He tilted my chin up and leaned in closer.
23:25Everything I have belongs to you, my lady.
23:29Even after we went inside, I couldn't snap out of my daze.
23:33Wasn't this guy supposed to be cold and cruel?
23:37He carried me over and sat me down on the sofa.
23:40I handed him a piece of paper.
23:42This is my plan.
23:43Please look it over.
23:45I want to borrow some money and I'll pay you back in installments.
23:48He took the paper and scanned it quickly.
23:51You're short on cash?
23:53A wave of embarrassment hit me.
23:55Even though I came from the Voss family, I was just an ignored bastard daughter.
23:59I arrived with nothing but a simple cloth bag.
24:02No dowry, no valuables.
24:04I had done my research.
24:06The Valaric family was so powerful they were practically independent.
24:10They didn't need anyone's resources or a political marriage.
24:14I truly couldn't understand why they chose to link up with the Voss family at all.
24:18Yes, I have no money.
24:20But don't worry.
24:22I have a way to pay you back.
24:24He didn't seem to doubt me.
24:26Instead, his large hand covered mine, gently rubbing my cold fingers to warm them.
24:31What do you need the money for?
24:32I looked up suddenly, realizing that maybe being the lady of the Valaric house meant having
24:37no financial freedom.
24:40Arius, I refuse to let the Voss family hold me back.
24:43And I won't settle for just being a housewife who begs for an allowance.
24:48I want my own career.
24:50He reached out and playfully ruffled my hair.
24:56Everything in the Valaric family is already yours.
24:59He's really helped him and a half years.
25:02He really loves undenç™’s.
25:02I've heard thelios of your mom, for a while.
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