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To Heal or to Burn New RS
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00:00On the day of the wedding, my fiancé hung me high on a magical tower a thousand meters tall.
00:06He drew his enchanted sword and pointed it at me.
00:09If it weren't for you, Sylvia would still be alive. I want you to pay for her life!
00:14I cried and pleaded with him.
00:16Sylvia's death has nothing to do with me. It was clearly...
00:19But Arthur wouldn't listen to my explanation.
00:22He swung his sword, cutting through the rope.
00:25I fell from the tower. My blood drained as I died.
00:30When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back at the Pell family estate, the day Arthur had asked
00:36me to treat him.
00:36I'm a mermaid, my blood containing an ancient power capable of healing all ailmentes.
00:41In my previous life, after I healed Arthur's sight, I learned that the Pell family had boasted,
00:48Whoever heals Arthur will become the future mistress of the Pell family.
00:53Arthur was forced to enter into a sacred pact with me.
00:56When Sylvia, who had gone to the frozen glacier to pick the glacial lotus for him, heard the news, she
01:02lost focus for a moment and fell into the winter rift.
01:06Her body shattered into pieces.
01:08Arthur blamed me for Sylvia's death.
01:10He stubbornly believed that if Sylvia had brought back the glacial lotus, it would have broken the curse on his
01:17eyes.
01:17If only he had taken a moment to think, he would have realized the glacial lotus was just a rare
01:22magical supplement.
01:24This supposed cure for blindness was a myth created by wandering minsters.
01:30Before my death, I overheard the estates' maids gossiping.
01:35It turned out that Sylvia didn't fall into the rift because she was picking the glacial lotus.
01:40It was after she realized she could no longer marry into the Pell family that she turned to a powerful
01:45old count.
01:47The count's jealous wife had her thrown into the winter rift.
01:50In this life, I wouldn't get tangled up in their web.
01:53I only wish they really do receive divine blessings and live happily ever after.
01:58Now I looked at Arthur, whose eyes were clouded with white.
02:02His eyes have been corrupted by abyssal magic and are beyond repair.
02:06No one can heal them.
02:08Upon hearing my words, Arthur raised his head, his empty eyes flashing with what seemed like anger.
02:14You lowly witch! Get out of here!
02:16I turned to Lady Pell.
02:17If I, Jennifer, say a disease cannot be cured, then it truly cannot.
02:22In a short while, his eyes will rot and faster, and death will take him.
02:27You should pray to the light god for a child to replace him.
02:30Arthur hurled his pure silver goblet at me.
02:33I swiftly sidestepped.
02:35Crash!
02:35The goblet, worth a thousand gold coins, shattered on the stone floor.
02:40Startled, the duchess quickly apologized to me.
02:43Please forgive his rudeness.
02:46I apologize on Arthur's behalf.
02:48It's just because of his physical condition.
02:51I flicked my sleeve dismissively.
02:53I understand.
02:55It's quite normal for a blind man to have a pamper.
02:59Seeing Arthur tremble with fury, I turned and left the Pell family estate.
03:05The duchess rushed out, lifting her skirts and pleading in a low voice.
03:10Is there really no hope?
03:12I've heard you possess ancient water to magic capable of curing all ailments.
03:16If you can heal Arthur's eyes, the Pell family's vault will fulfill any of your wishes.
03:21I can't heal the young duke's eyes.
03:23Arthur, supported by a servant, had followed her out.
03:27Hearing my words, his voice trembled with anger.
03:31Mother, Sylvia has already taken the griffon and gone to the far north.
03:36Once she brings back the glacial lotus, my eyes will surely be healed.
03:41There's no need for other quacks to worry about me.
03:43The duchess sighed deeply.
03:45The glacial lotus can only suppress the curse on your eyes.
03:49It's far from enough to restore your sight.
03:52Miss Jennifer is your last hope.
03:55I swear before the light god that Sylvia will heal me.
04:00I glanced at Arthur and then bowed to the duchess,
04:03performing the mage's farewell gesture as I turned to leave.
04:06No sooner had I exited the Pell family's iron gates,
04:09adorned with the two-head eagle emblem,
04:11then a luxurious carriage stopped in front of me.
04:14A lady, her face veiled in black lace,
04:18stepped out of the carriage and kneeled before my robe.
04:21Please have mercy and save my son.
04:24It turned out that in the Abyssal Beast trial a year ago,
04:28Arthur wasn't the only one injured, his bitter rival.
04:32Lord Cedric of the Sant family was also hurt.
04:35Cedric's soul had been sealed,
04:37leaving him a living corpse unable to be awakened.
04:40But after the painful lessons of my previous life,
04:44I was no longer willing to use my blood to save anyone.
04:47I refused the request of the Marcheess of Sant.
04:51The Marcheess didn't press further,
04:53drawing a cross of light on her chest,
04:55wiping her tears,
04:57and returning to her carriage.
05:03A week later, I received a gilded invitation on parchment to a banquet at the Pell family estate.
05:12Sylvia had returned with the glacial lotus from the far north.
05:15The Duchess, fearing the apothecary apprentice's medicine might be ineffective,
05:20asked me to attend and verify it.
05:23The banquet hall was lit with brilliant magical lights,
05:27and Sylvia stood by Arthur's side,
05:29who still had his eyes covered with a black cloth.
05:32The Duchess grasped my hand,
05:34her face full of worry.
05:35I'm not afraid that the herbs Sylvia brought back will be useless.
05:39I'm just afraid of disappointing Arthur again.
05:42He won't be able to bear it.
05:44Over the cast year,
05:45we've invited high-ranking priests from the Holy Church,
05:48but I've watched Arthur's hope for sight slowly fade.
05:53As his mother, I feel helpless.
05:56Before I could comfort her,
05:57Sylvia helped Arthur toward us.
06:00Duchess, don't worry.
06:02I'm certain I can restore Arthur's sight.
06:04I almost died in the mouth of a frost dragon for this glacial lotus.
06:09Arthur held Sylvia's hand,
06:10his face full of gratitude.
06:12Once I regain my sight,
06:14I'll hold a grand wedding for you at the Holy Cathedral.
06:18Sylvia turned to look at me,
06:20her smile unreadable.
06:22I'm not like those flashy, deceptive, low-tier mages.
06:25I'm certain I can break the curse of blindness in Arthur's eyes.
06:28The faces of the high-ranking priests
06:31who had once treated Arthur turned dark.
06:35Miss Sylvia certainly has a lot of confidence.
06:38Are you sure you can break the abysman demon curse on the young Duke?
06:42A commoner like you,
06:43with no magical or healing talent,
06:45dares to question our sacred arts?
06:48Even Miss Jennifer,
06:49who inherited the ancient water magic,
06:52says the young Duke's eyes are beyond healing.
06:54I don't believe that a girl like you
06:56has the power to do what she couldn't.
07:00Although Arthur felt that Sylvia was being too arrogant,
07:03he still instinctively stepped in front of her to protect her.
07:06I believe Sylvia can heal me.
07:09I couldn't hold up let out his off laugh.
07:12Sylvia, though I was mocking her,
07:13her teeth grinding in anger.
07:16I've heard you're the most outstanding water magish
07:18of this generation in the royal capital.
07:21But first, you rejected the Pell family.
07:24Then you turned down the Sant family.
07:26It's hard not to wonder if you truly understand high-level magic.
07:30I smiled slightly.
07:32Then I'm really looking forward to the day
07:34Miss Sylvia restores the young Duke's sight.
07:36Sylvia bit her lip.
07:37Are you angry that I've stolen your spotlight?
07:40I know the Duchess favors you
07:42and intends to make you the future Mr. of the Pell family.
07:45But right now,
07:47I'm the only one who can heal Arthur's eyes.
07:49Arthur, who had been blind,
07:51mocked me.
07:52Even if you have the magic to heal me,
07:54I would never agree to marry you.
07:56Besides, you're nothing but a fraud.
07:58I heard my mother praise you,
08:00and I thought you were some saintly figure,
08:02favored by the gods.
08:03But it seems you're nothing special.
08:05I swear before the gods that the only one I love is Sylvia.
08:09I'll marry no one but her.
08:11No matter how many times you show up at my estate,
08:13I won't spare you a second glance.
08:16Watching their little back and forth,
08:18I felt nothing but frustration.
08:20The Duchess called me here to check Miss Sylvia's potion.
08:23Since the young Duke has so much faith in her,
08:25I'll leave it to her and mind my own business.
08:28I grabbed my robe ready to leave,
08:30but Sylvia reached out to stop me.
08:32What do you mean by that?
08:34I frowned.
08:36I mean what I said.
08:37If you don't understand,
08:38go read the ancient scrolls in the magic tower.
08:41Sylvia snorted.
08:42Why don't we make a bet?
08:44Let's see who can create a miracle.
08:46Whoever heals Arthur,
08:47the loser will kneel in front of the statue of the light god
08:50and admit defeat.
08:52From that moment on,
08:53they'll be exiled,
08:54never allowed to step foot in the royal capital again.
08:57I paused in my steps and turned to look at her.
09:00I'll make a sacred blood pact with you.
09:03However,
09:04I won't heal Arthur.
09:05I'll heal Lord Cedric Sant of the Sant family.
09:09The entire banquet hall fell into complete silence.
09:12Even the high-ranking priests couldn't help but gasp in shock.
09:16Lord Cedric's injuries were no secret in the royal capital.
09:19His soul had been completely sealed by the death area of the beast.
09:22Even the Pope himself had used the divine purification spell,
09:25but it could only barely stop his body from decay.
09:28In everyone's eyes,
09:30he had become nothing more than a hopeless living corpse.
09:33Sylvia froze for a moment,
09:34then couldn't help but burst into laughter.
09:36Treat a living corpse?
09:38Even if you're jealous that I can heal Arthur,
09:40you don't have to seek your own death in such a foolish way.
09:43Arthur scoffed.
09:45You're beyond saving.
09:46To get my attention,
09:47you're willing to gamble Cedric's life?
09:49A woman like you isn't worth even a strand of Sylvia's hair.
09:52In ten days,
09:53I'll watch you leave the royal capital with my own eyes.
09:55I found it laughable.
09:57In my previous life,
09:58I must have been blind to save him.
10:00This time,
10:00not only was he blind,
10:01but his mind was foolish as well.
10:03I coldly spoke.
10:04Let it be ten days, then.
10:06The punishment for the loser will be as you've decreed.
10:09Kneel before the statue of the light god and admit defeat.
10:12Then be exiled.
10:14Never allowed to step foot in the royal capital again.
10:16A sacred blood pact materialized in the air.
10:19Sylvia grit was deep,
10:21her eyes flashing with greed.
10:23If she won,
10:24she would become the mistress of the Pell family
10:26and have me beneath her feet.
10:27She bit her fingertip
10:28and pressed her blooded mark onto the contract.
10:31I'll grant your wish.
10:34I dripped my own blood onto the pact,
10:36and transparent chains snoked around our wrists,
10:39forming a blood-colored hourglass seal.
10:42The blood pact was formed,
10:44and any violator would be burned by hellfire.
10:47The story of Sylvia and I betting on Cedric's fate
10:50spread throughout the royal capital overnight.
10:53Underground casinos opened for betting.
10:56Sylvia's victory paid two to one.
10:57My victory paid one hundred to one.
10:59Everyone placed their gold coins on Sylvia.
11:02She had the glacial lotus,
11:03and Arthur was still conscious.
11:05But I had to face a living corpse.
11:07Everyone believed I had no chance of winning.
11:10Arthur put up the Pell family's five hundred thousand gold coins,
11:13betting it all on Sylvia.
11:14He made a bold declaration.
11:16The money we win will go towards the most luxurious wedding.
11:19The next morning,
11:20I arrived at the Sant family estate.
11:22The Marcuress was already waiting,
11:24looking haggard and exhausted.
11:26She stepped forward and tightly gripped my hand,
11:28her voice trembling.
11:30As long as you can awaken, Cedric,
11:31the Sant family is willing to go through fire and water for you.
11:34I nodded slightly.
11:36Take me to him.
11:37I entered the room,
11:38and the suffocating stench of death nearly choked me.
11:41Cedric's face was ashen,
11:43no different from a corpse.
11:44I reached my fingers to his forehead.
11:46Violent abysmal power was strangling the last bit of his soul.
11:49The Pope's purification spell was too powerful,
11:52he couldn't endure it.
11:53To awake him,
11:54I needed the purest essence of life,
11:56and the purest essence of life was the blood of the mermaids.
11:59I took out a bowl of rootless water,
12:02pricked my fingertip,
12:03and let a drop of mermaid blood fell into me.
12:05The water instantly began to boil,
12:08emitting a vast life force.
12:10I fed him the potion and cast water magic to guide it.
12:13The mermaid's blood slowly began to mend his soul.
12:16The ashen palmy faded,
12:17and a hint of color returned to his face.
12:21The Marchies collapsed to her knees,
12:24her legs giving way beneath her.
12:26This is a miracle.
12:28Footsteps echoed in the corridor,
12:30and Sylvia entered, supporting the blindfold Arthur.
12:33A few curious nobles followed behind them.
12:36Sylvia feigned regret.
12:38Don't be fooled by this charlatan.
12:40Even the Pope was powerless.
12:42How could she possibly heal him?
12:44Arthur's tone was condescending.
12:46Once Sylvia heals my eyes,
12:47I'll have her take a look at Cedric as well.
12:49As for this woman,
12:50she should be thrown out at once.
12:52The Marchies rose angrily,
12:54pointing at the door.
12:54This is the Sant family estate.
12:56She is a benefactor to all of us.
12:58Disrespect her again,
12:59and I'll have the knights throw you out.
13:01Sylvia's face turned pale as she stepped behind Arthur.
13:05Arthur's face darkened.
13:06I'm only offering a kind reminder.
13:08You'd rather trust a lowerly witch than the Pope?
13:11I laughed coldly and turned my gaze to Arthur.
13:14You should be more concerned about yourself.
13:16Last night, at midnight,
13:18didn't you feel excruciating pain in your eyes?
13:21Didn't dark purple gruises appear around your eye cops?
13:24Arthur froze, stiff as a board.
13:26I hadn't missed a single detail.
13:28His voice trembled in panic.
13:30How do you know?
13:31I mocked him.
13:32The curse wasn't removed at all.
13:34It's merely been suppressed by the potion.
13:36When it bursts,
13:37both your eyes and brain will rot into black sludge.
13:41Sylvia screamed in outrage.
13:43You're talking nonsense.
13:45You're just jealous of my potion.
13:46Arthur, I will heal you.
13:48Arthur, struggling to suppress his panic,
13:51hugged Sylvia tightly.
13:52Do you think lying will turn us against each other?
13:55I don't believe you.
13:58I was unfazed.
13:59Well, good luck then.
14:01On the penultimal day,
14:03a carrier pigeon landed on my window, Sid.
14:06Its legs bound with a crystal from Duchess Pell.
14:10I infused magic into it,
14:12and the image appeared.
14:13Sylvia was brewing the glacial lotus,
14:16the potion almost complete.
14:17She added a drop of dark green liquid.
14:19The potion flashed with a strange purple light.
14:22The Duchess message was filled with urgency.
14:24What is that liquid?
14:26Arthur's cries of pain are increasing,
14:28and I'm scared.
14:29I sneered.
14:31That was the forbidden drug, Demon's Eye.
14:33It forced the body's functions back to life
14:35by draining vitality,
14:37but what awaited Arthur was certain death.
14:40Sylvia had no talent
14:41and was willing to use forbidden drugs
14:43to create a false hope of restoration.
14:46I crushed the crystal.
14:48Foolish beyond measure.
14:50Moments later, the March guest sent word.
14:52Cedric had awakened.
14:53On the tenth day,
14:54the royal hall was filled with nobles and mages,
14:57all waiting for the outcome of the wager.
14:59At the stroke of the evening bell,
15:01I pushed open the door.
15:02Standing beside me was Cedric,
15:04who should have been a living corpse.
15:06His gaze was sharp,
15:07his step steady.
15:08There wasn't a trace of death in him.
15:10The entire room gasped,
15:11and everyone stood up in shock.
15:13Lord Cedric really woke up!
15:14This is a miracle!
15:15Sylvia's color drenned from her face.
15:17She stared at Cedric,
15:18her body trembling uncontrollably.
15:20I felt the blood pat on my wrist
15:22glow with a red light.
15:23The ten-day deadline is up.
15:25Kneel and admit defeat,
15:27then leave the royal capital.
15:28Sylvia's legs gave out,
15:30and fear filled her eyes.
15:32Impossible!
15:32You used witchcraft!
15:33You cheated!
15:35A shout came from the second floor.
15:38Who dares to touch my woman?
15:40Arthur stood on the balcony above.
15:42He pulled off his black cloth.
15:44His eyes were bright,
15:45glaring at me with malice.
15:47Arthur was smug.
15:49So what if Cedric woke up?
15:51Sylvia healed my eyes too.
15:53This bet is a draw.
15:54You're still a fraud.
15:55The room buzzed with shock.
15:57I looked at him with pity,
15:58my gaze lingering on the deathly purple-black
16:00spread across his pupils.
16:01A draw?
16:02What you're seeing now
16:03is merely the last flicker of light
16:04before your eyes decay completely.
16:06She gave you a death-inducing poison.
16:08Arthur's anger flared.
16:09Lies!
16:10I can see clearly!
16:11I responded calmly.
16:12Let's count down from ten,
16:13and we'll see if you can still see the world.
16:15Ten.
16:16Arthur scost.
16:17Nine.
16:18Eight.
16:19Seven.
16:19Arthur's smile faltered,
16:21and he rubbed his eyes in disbelief.
16:23Six.
16:24Five.
16:24Four.
16:25Arthur's breathing became erratic.
16:27Black blood spots started to appear in his eyes,
16:29the burning sensation searing into his brain.
16:32No.
16:33My eyes hurt so much.
16:35Three.
16:35Two.
16:36The demon's eye curse backfired.
16:38One.
16:39A blood-curling scream echoed through the hall.
16:41Arthur's eyeballs ruptured,
16:43spewing purple-black venom
16:44while the abysmant curse devoured his nerves.
16:47He clutched his eyes,
16:48struggling wildly,
16:49and then lost his footing.
16:51The dull thud of him hitting the ground followed.
16:54He fell from the stairs
16:55and landed at Sylvia's feet.
16:58After a few convulsions,
17:00he descended into eternal darkness.
17:03I looked at Sylvia,
17:04sitting on the floor,
17:05and declared,
17:06It seems I've won.
17:08The hall fell into dead silence.
17:09Only Arthur's agonizing wails
17:11echoed through the space.
17:13Sylvia collapsed,
17:14shaking her head desperately.
17:16No!
17:17This can't be happening!
17:18It's the potion's fault!
17:20She turned to run out of the hall,
17:22but the blood pot on her wrist
17:24immediately flashed
17:25with a blinding red light.
17:27The punishment of the sacred blood pot
17:29had begun.
17:30Sylvia's knees crashed uncontrollably
17:32onto the stone floor.
17:34The sound of her kneecaps
17:35shattering was clear and sharp.
17:37She was forced to kneel
17:38toward the statue of the light god.
17:40Flames of the pact erupted from the seal,
17:42burning her soul
17:43with an unrelenting fire.
17:44I admit defeat!
17:46I'll leave the royal capital!
17:48She cried bitterly,
17:49crawling in extreme pain
17:50toward the exit.
17:51She had been reduced to nothing
17:53but a shell of her former self.
17:55Arthur!
17:56Duke Pell and his wife
17:57rushed into the hall.
17:59Upon seeing their son,
18:00his eye sockets nothing but black voids,
18:03his face covered in purple-black toxic blood,
18:05the Duke's face twisted in rage.
18:07He pulled out his enchanted sword
18:09with a violent motion,
18:11pointing it directly at my throat.
18:13It's you!
18:15You wicked witch!
18:16You've used dark magic to harm my son!
18:19I stared coldly at him.
18:21Is the Duke blind?
18:22It was Sylvia's forbidden potion,
18:25demon's eye, that harmed him.
18:26What does it have to do with me?
18:28The Duke wouldn't listen to reason.
18:31Kill her!
18:32Make her pay for my son's life!
18:35Dozens of Pell family knights
18:36drew their swords and charged at me.
18:38Who dares to touch her?
18:41Cedric drew his sword
18:42and firmly stood in front of me.
18:44The sharp, holy energy of his blade
18:46immediately sent the knights
18:48carging in front of him flying back.
18:51Markyr Sant raised a hand.
18:53Her elite knights immediately surrounded me,
18:56protecting me in the center.
18:58The two great families were now at a standoff.
19:02Stop!
19:03The heavy doors were forcefully pushed open.
19:05The cardinal of the holy church,
19:08clad in red,
19:09entered the hall with a group of temple knights.
19:11Duke Pell clung to the hope of salvation.
19:15Your eminency!
19:15I accused Jennifer of using
19:17Abyssian forbidden arts.
19:18Cedric's soul was sealed by death energy.
19:20Even the Pope couldn't do anything.
19:22How could she possibly heal him?
19:23She must have used Arthur's eyes
19:25as a sacrifice to exchange for the demon's power.
19:28The room buzzed with whispers.
19:30After all,
19:31the idea of awakening a living corpse
19:33was too far-fetched to believe.
19:35The cardinal's gaze turned icy
19:37as it locked onto me.
19:39Hand over your source of magic
19:40and submit to the judgment of the Holy Light.
19:42If there is even the slightest trace of abysman energy,
19:46you will be executed on the stout.
19:48Cedric tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword,
19:51ready to intervene.
19:52I pressed my hand on his shoulder
19:54and stepped forward,
19:56passing him.
19:56In my previous life,
19:58in order to heal Arthur,
19:59I had slit my wrist
20:00and sacrificed half a bowl of my heart's blood
20:03that had shattered the foundation of my magic,
20:06reducing me to a powerless mortal.
20:08That's why Arthur had been able
20:10to easily hang me
20:11from a thousand-meter-tall magical tower.
20:14But in this life,
20:15my heart's blood still flowed within me
20:17and I was still in my prime
20:18as a member of the Mermaid royalty.
20:21I stepped into the center of the Holy Light frame.
20:24Let the judgment begin.
20:25But if I am proven innocent,
20:27what punishment does the Pell family deserve
20:29for falsely accusing me?
20:31The cardinal replied coldly,
20:32If you are innocent,
20:33I will strip Duke Pell of his title.
20:35In the name of divine justice,
20:36there will be no mercy.
20:37The array activated
20:38and the blinding light of judgment
20:40instantly engulfed me.
20:42Duke Pell's gaze fixed on the array,
20:45waiting for me to be reduced to ashes.
20:47I remained calm,
20:49casually cutting my fingerfip
20:50and letting a drop of mermaid blood
20:52fall into the core of the array.
20:54The blinding light shifted
20:56into a deep blue wave of water.
20:58The life force poured out.
21:00The withered magical potted plants in the hall
21:02suddenly bloomed with vibrant flowers.
21:04The cardinal's face twisted in shock.
21:07His legs buckled
21:08and he collapsed to the ground.
21:10This pure life effence.
21:12Are you of the divine blessed sacred bloodline?
21:15The room fell into stunned silence.
21:18No one could believe their eyes.
21:20The cardinal broke into a cold sweat,
21:22repeatedly bowing his head.
21:23Pure and fallest.
21:25Holy lady,
21:26please forgive my impolite tests.
21:28I turned coldly toward Duke Pell,
21:30whose face was ashen.
21:32You can now fulfill your promise.
21:34Hand over his ducal crest.
21:35Duke Pell collapsed to the ground,
21:38shaking his head desperately.
21:40No!
21:40I am the hereditary Duke of the Empire!
21:42You can't do this!
21:44A few temple knights stepped forward,
21:46their faces expressionless,
21:48and pinned him to the floor.
21:50The duchess screamed and fainted on the start.
21:54Just as the knights were about to remove the ducal crest from his chest,
21:58a terrifying inhuman screech suddenly came from Arthur,
22:02who was lying in a pool of blood Arthur jerked upright with a sudden unnatural motion.
22:07From his empty eye sockets,
22:09two purple-black flames of magic began to burn.
22:14What's happening?
22:15The cardinal stumbled back in horror.
22:18I narrowed my eyes slightly.
22:21The forced overdraft of the demon's eye had completely destroyed his human rationality.
22:26Meanwhile,
22:27the abyssal curse that had been suppressed inside him took the opportunity to consume his magical core.
22:33He had mutated.
22:35Arthur's skull cracked and two pitch-black demon horns sprouted from his forehead.
22:39His eyes, burning with demonic flames, locked onto Duke Pell.
22:44Arthur, Arthur, it's me, your father.
22:47Duke Pell trembled in terror.
22:49Worthless.
22:50Arthur's voice turned hoarse and distorted.
22:52If it weren't for you trusting that commoner woman, how did I end up like this?
22:56All my suffering was caused by you!
22:58You all deserve to die!
23:01In the blink of an ire,
23:02Arthur appeared in front of Duke Pell.
23:04His pitch-black claws pierced through the Duke's chest.
23:08Blood spurted out.
23:09Duke Pell's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at his son,
23:14now a monster, and he took his last breath.
23:17The hall became a hellish nightmare.
23:20The nobles screamed and scattered in every direction.
23:23Arthur was slaughtering one after another.
23:26Suddenly, he pulled out his blooded claws and turned to look at me.
23:29He greedily sniffed the air.
23:31The blood on you.
23:33It smells so good.
23:35He roared, his voice filled with madness, as he lunged toward me like a blur of motion.
23:41Cedric let out a furious roar and swung his holy sword energy.
23:46Get away!
23:46The two forces clashed violently in mid-air.
23:50Arthur was knocked back several steps.
23:52I watched Arthur, now fully transformed into a monster.
23:55My eyes filled only with murderous intent.
23:57In the last life, you killed me once.
24:00This time, I'll send you to hell with my own hands.
24:03I raised my right hand, the deep blue water magic swirling and compressing rapidly at my fingertips.
24:09Arthur roared as he charged at me, his demonic flames burning wildly in his hollow eyes.
24:16The abysmal death energy took the shape of a monstrous hand, trying to rip me apart.
24:21I stood still, expression cold, as a droplet of deep blue water magic solidified into an ice-blue longbow,
24:28radiating a chilling aura.
24:29I pulled the bowstring back with all my might, the pure mermaid magic gathering on the string,
24:35forming a brilliant light arrow.
24:37This arrow is to repay you for the betrayal in the last life.
24:40As the words left my lip, the light arrow shot through the air with a pressure that seemed to
24:45purify everything in its path, heading straight for his twisted magical core.
24:49Even with the curse he had fused with, before me, he was nothing more than a helpless, doomed creature.
24:55A sharp crack echoed as the light arrow pierced through his abyssal core with precision.
25:01Arthur let out a bone-chilling scream.
25:03The pure essence of life erupted inside him.
25:07The demon horns on his forehead shattered piece by piece.
25:11The abysmal death energy in his body was instantly purified.
25:15Arthur's massive form began to melt away like snow, rapidly dissolving.
25:19In the end, he was reduced to a foul-smelling puddle of black water, gone, completely vanished.
25:26The hatred from the last life ended in this moment.
25:30The hall fell into complete silence.
25:32The cardinal knelt on the ground, trembling in fear.
25:36Just then, the shattered doors of the hall were violently kicked open.
25:40A squad of royal guards, cladded in golden armor, stormed into the hall.
25:45They quickly sealed off all the exits.
25:47The imperial crown prince arrogantly walked into the room.
25:51He ignored the corpses scattered across the floor.
25:53His eyes fixated on me with intense fervory.
25:56By the order of my father, the emperor, the blood of the mermaid princess Jennifer can cure all ailments.
26:02Take her to the palace immediately, and draw her blood for the elixir!
26:07The crown prince looked down at me, his gaze filled with blatant greed.
26:11Hand over your blood, obediently.
26:13If you cure my father, you'll become the future empress.
26:17Otherwise, everyone here will die.
26:20Cedric stepped forward, sword in hand, unwavering as he shielded me.
26:24Who dares to touch her?
26:26They'll have to cross my corpse first.
26:28The crown prince sneered.
26:30He pulled out a roll of forbidden magic.
26:33A massive energy net descended from the sky, suppressing Cedric's sword aura.
26:39Cedric grunned, dropping to one knee.
26:42The crown prince unshoed a silver dagger and approached him.
26:47Such precious blood.
26:49Let me taste it first.
26:50Will you draw it yourself, or should I do it for you?
26:53I stared at him.
26:55Do you dare drink the blood of the mermaid royal family?
26:58The crown prince's face twisted in anger.
27:01I'm the imperial prince.
27:02Give it to me, now.
27:04I smirked, forcing a drop of golden blood from my fingertip.
27:08He snatched it eagerly, swallowing it down without hesitation.
27:11Golden light surged through his entire body.
27:14Ha ha ha ha ha!
27:15I can feel the immense power!
27:18The crown prince laughed wildly, but suddenly his laughter cut off in his throat.
27:22He vomited a large mouthful of black blood.
27:25Golden flames erupted from all seven of his orifices.
27:29Ah, help me!
27:30It hurts so much!
27:32He collapsed to the ground in agony, thrashing uncontrollably.
27:36I looked down at him from above.
27:39Royal blood only heals pure souls.
27:41You poisoned the old emperor, stained with the sins of patricide.
27:46It will only become the most deadly poison for you.
27:49In just a few seconds, the crown prince was reduced to a pile of charred ashes in the holy flames.
27:56The royal guards, terrified, dropped their helmets and armor, stumbling backward.
28:01With the caster gone, the divine energy net dissipated.
28:06I turned to leave, but slow applause suddenly echoed from the balcony above.
28:13The pope of the holy church slowly walked into the hall, staff in hand.
28:16His face was filled with pity, but his eyes were filled with insatiable greed.
28:20Magnificent.
28:21Truly magnificent.
28:22Thank you for helping me remove the troublesome royal family.
28:26I looked at him coldly.
28:28So this was your scheme all along?
28:30The pope grinned with satisfaction.
28:32Exactly.
28:34I deliberately let the Abyssin curse spread.
28:37Once I drain your mermaid royal blood, I'll be able to control the entire continent.
28:45He raised his staff and coldly commanded.
28:49Do it!
28:49Cedric, standing behind me, suddenly froze.
28:54His eyes turned pure white in an instant, a thin thread connected to his brain.
29:00He drew his sword, and without hesitation, lunged towards my heart.
29:05Die.
29:05The pope laughed maniacally.
29:07The sword was only an inch from my heart, but could not pierce any further.
29:12A layer of deep blue water magic formed a barrier, stopping the blade.
29:16I turned around, pressing my finger to Cedric's forehead.
29:20A drop of pure magic seeped into his brain.
29:23The thread controlling his soul was instantly burned away.
29:26Cedric jerked awake, his eyes wide with realization.
29:29He looked at the sword in his hand, breaking into a cold sweat.
29:32I... I almost hurt you.
29:35I stopped him.
29:36It wasn't your fault.
29:38The pope's manic laughter faltered and stopped completely.
29:40It's impossible!
29:41How could you break Maia's divine magic so easily?
29:46I took a step toward him.
29:48You know nothing about the power of the mermaid people.
29:52I spread my arms wide.
29:56The ultimate domain of the mermaid royal family descended like a crashing wave.
30:01The entire hall seemed to sink into the deepest depths of the ocean.
30:06Vast water magics formed into invisible giant hands.
30:09It wrapped around the papes' neck, squeezing tightly.
30:13He was suspended in mid-air, struggling for breath.
30:17No!
30:18I'm the pope!
30:19I am the representative of the gods!
30:21I looked at him coldly.
30:23To manipulate others for your own selfish gain, and you dare speak of gods?
30:28I clenched my fingers slightly.
30:32The pope's body was instantly crushed under the pressure of the crushing water.
30:36He was reduced to a cloud of blood mist, his body and bones completely disintegrated.
30:42The hall fell into a heavy silence.
30:45The surviving nobles and knights all dropped to their knees.
30:49They trembled, not daring to lift their heads.
30:53Sunlight streamed through the shattered dome, casting a warm glow across my robes.
30:58Cedric knelt before me, his head tilted back in reverence and fervent.
31:03He kissed the hem of my gown deeply.
31:06My queen.
31:08I looked out over the entire royal capital.
31:11In my past life, I died because of foolish kindness.
31:15In this life, I stand atop the peak of power, stepping over the bodies of traitors.
31:20This game of fate.
31:22I've won it completely.
31:24Three years later, the morning sun filtered through the crystal windows and warmed my face.
31:29I opened my eyes, and Cedric, already up, was preparing my morning gown.
31:35My queen.
31:36Today is the day the mermaid delegation arrives.
31:39I rose and allowed him to adjust my attire.
31:41For the past three years, Cedric had never left my side.
31:46He was my most loyal weapon and the only protector I trusted.
31:50How is the reconstruction of the heart of the ocean progressing?
31:54Cedric replied respectfully.
31:57It's 70% complete.
31:59The new order of the royal capital is being established,
32:02and the trade agreement between the mermaids and humans has been signed.
32:06Since that bloody reckoning, I had used the power of the heart of the ocean to reshape the royal capital.
32:13The decayed old nobility had been purged.
32:16The new ruling class was personally selected by me, composed entirely of individuals of pure character.
32:23The mermaid purification magic ensured that the abysmant curse would never again threaten this land.
32:29Where's Sylvia?
32:30A cold flicker passed through Cedric's eyes.
32:33She's in the ice cavern in the winter rift, surviving off the rotting bodies of magical beasts.
32:37Her legs are crippled.
32:38She can't stand again.
32:40She curses every day, completely lost her mind.
32:43I let out a cold laugh.
32:44Good.
32:45Let her rot there slowly.
32:48The winter rift.
32:49A thousand miles of frozen wasteland.
32:51Sylvia curled up in the narrow ice cavern, a foul stench surrounding her.
32:55Her legs were destroyed when the blood pack backfired, and now she could only crawl to move.
32:59That damn woman.
33:01It's Jennifer, that wicked witch!
33:03She cursed violently, her nails scraping against the ice wall, blood dripping from her hands.
33:09Suddenly, a massive frost wolf charged into the cave.
33:13Sylvia trembled in fear.
33:15No!
33:16Don't come closer!
33:18The frost wolf sniffed the pugilist scent on her and showed a look of disgust.
33:21It didn't even bother attacking this pathetic prey, and turned to leave.
33:25Sylvia collapsed into untrollable tears.
33:28Even the beasts reject me.
33:30Jennifer, I hate you!
33:32I curse you!
33:33Her voice echoed in the vast ice gorge, only the cold wind responding to her despair.
33:38Meanwhile, in another part of the royal capital, the once-glorious Pell family estate had fallen
33:42into ruin.
33:43A beggar, wearing a tutted headscrave, rummaged through the wreckage for food.
33:47It was the Duchess of Pell who had lost her title.
33:50Her husband and son were dead, and the family's wealth had been entirely seized by me.
33:55Now, she was worth less than the stray dogs on the street.
33:58It's all my fault.
34:00It's all because of me that Arthur...
34:02She munded to herself, her eyes empty.
34:05Suddenly, she spotted a familiar corner of a portrait poking out from the rubble.
34:09It was a portrait of young Arthur.
34:11Her hands trembled as she dug it out, holding it tightly to her chest.
34:17My son, I'm so sorry.
34:21She looked up to the sky, crying out in agony.
34:25At the center of the royal capital, the Temple of the Sea God.
34:29This was the new sanctuary I had ordered to be built.
34:31The architecture blended mermaid and human styles.
34:34The heart of the ocean atop the temple glowed with a soft blue light, purifying the air throughout
34:39the entire city.
34:40I sat upon the Sea God's throne, dressed in a deep blue royal robe.
34:45Below, the mermaid delegation, just arrived, knelled before me.
34:49At the head of the group was my cousin, the second prince of the mermaid kingdom.
34:53Princess Jennifer, your achievements on land have stunned the entire ocean.
34:58The king of the mermaids specially sent me to discuss a permanent alliance between our two races.
35:03I nodded.
35:04Humans and mermaids should live in harmony.
35:06As long as they carry purity in their hearts, my blood will be the greatest protection.
35:11The second prince respectfully presented a massive deep-sea pearl.
35:15This is a gift from the royal court, wishing you a reign of 10,000 years.
35:19I took the pearl, feeling the familiar oceanic aura within it.
35:23After three years on land, I occasionally longed for the embrace of the sea.
35:26But I enjoyed the supreme power I now held even more.
35:29Cedric.
35:30Yes.
35:31Cedric immediately stepped forward and knelt.
35:34Arranged for the delegation to stay at the palace.
35:36We'll host a grand banquet tomorrow.
35:39Once the delegation left, only Cedric and I remained in the Grand Temple of the Sea God.
35:45I stood and walked to the window, gazing down at the bustling royal capital.
35:54It's been three years.
35:56Cedric stood behind me, his voice soft.
35:59Are you still thinking about the past?
36:00No, I'm thinking about the future.
36:03This continent has already bowed to me, but that's not enough.
36:06I want the power of the mermaids to spread to every corner of the world.
36:10Cedric's eyes sparkled with admiration.
36:13Whatever you want, I will take it for you.
36:16I turned to face him, staring into his handsome face.
36:19For three years, Cedric had never betrayed me.
36:22Even in the most dangerous moments, he was willing to give his life to protect me.
36:27This absolute loyalty touched me deeply.
36:30We embraced passionately, sealing our vows under the moonlight.
36:37Cedric and I were married in the Temple of the Sea God.
36:40Rulers from across the continent came to offer their congratulations.
36:44The King of the Mermaids personally conducted the ceremony.
36:47In the name of the ocean, in the name of life, we bless this couple's eternal love.
36:52I wore a pure white wedding gown, crowned with the ocean crown.
36:56Cedric, in a silver suit, looked as handsome as any prince.
36:59When we exchanged rings, the entire royal capital erupted in treas.
37:04Long live the Queen! Long live the Queen! Long live the Queen!
37:10I stood at the highest point of the Temple of the Sea God,
37:13looking down at the thousands of subjects who bowed to me.
37:17The pain of the past life had faded away.
37:20In this life, I possessed the highest power and true love.
37:24Cedric took my hand.
37:28Our story has only just begun.
37:30I smiled and nodded.
37:32Yes, I would spread the power of the mermaids to the world.
37:35I would make all the traitors repent in despair.
37:38Together with the one I loved, we would rule this world forever.
37:41The sea breeze gently brushed my face, carrying the blessings of the ocean.
37:46Under the watch of the gods, we would write our own legend.
37:50Meanwhile, in the distant winter rift, Sylvia heard the distant sound of bells.
37:54It was the wedding bells of the royal capital.
38:07No! No!
38:09She knew I had won everything.
38:11She let out a desperate scream, struggling wildly in the cold cave.
38:16But no one would hear her.
38:17She could only wait slowly for death to come, trapped in endless pain.
38:22The victor is king.
38:24The vanquished is a criminal.
38:26This is the final outcome of our fateful game.
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