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