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00:00On the day of our bonding rite, my fiancé paraded his pregnant mistress before everyone just to humiliate me, ordering
00:06me to raise their child.
00:08He thought I had no choice but to obey him, but I decided to just swap him for someone else.
00:13I am the divine maiden of the deer clan.
00:15When I was born, the high priest had prophesied that I possess the noblest bloodline and status.
00:19Whoever I bond with, I'll always be the most revered female in the tribe, entitled to everyone's worship.
00:25Naturally, my mate should be the most noble male.
00:27Yet, my fiancé Sorin, the third prince of the fox clan, walked up to me, hand in hand with a
00:33delicate-looking woman.
00:34She wore the engagement necklace that Sorin had once swore would be mine.
00:38He had vowed to place it on me with his own hands during our bonding rage.
00:43Lynette and I have already mated.
00:45She'd be my only mate if Mother didn't force me to bond with you.
00:49Don't you ever dream that I'll love you!
00:52I just gave Lynette a light glance, but she acted like I'd hurt her, shrinking behind Sorin in terror.
00:58Sorin turned to her tenderly and gently touched her stomach.
01:02She's carrying my child.
01:04Once my cub is born, Elwynn will raise him as her own.
01:12Watching Lynette put on that pitiful act, I almost thought I'd actually done something wrong to her.
01:17I'll continue the rate, if you promise to treat Lynette well and serve her as your mistress.
01:23You'll wait on her hand and foot while she's carrying, tend to her recovery afterwards, and then raise the child
01:29on your own.
01:29I won't have Lynette exhausted by any of this.
01:33Oh, and since you're this divine maiden of the Deer Clan, you can personally toot our child.
01:37Make sure the child turns out well and make sure they treat Lynette right when they grow up.
01:42Elwynn is so kind. I'm sure she won't give me a hard time.
01:45Sorin and I hadn't fully completed the bonding rilt yet, so I still had the chance to call it off.
01:50I am no one's servant, and I'll never take care of the child you have with her.
01:54In that case, let's call off the bond.
01:58Whoever wants to be my mate today, step forward.
02:00I'll complete the rile with you right now.
02:07A flicker of hesitantin crossed everyone's face.
02:10After all, my noble lineage was an irresistible prize.
02:14I thought someone would step up, but Sorin to Sorin just let out a cold scoff.
02:19Alera, stop embarrassing yourself.
02:21My mother arranged our bond, and our names are already carved together on the bonding stone.
02:25Even if I don't want you, you can't have anyone else.
02:28Anyone who tries will be going against the Fox King.
02:31It would be seen as treason!
02:35Soon as the word treason was mentioned, the crowd lay silent.
02:38Sensing their fear, Sorin wore a smug, triumphant look, staring down at me with utter arrogance.
02:44This was why he was so fearless.
02:46Even if he let me go, no one would dare to take me in.
02:50Elvin, look around.
02:52If you don't bond with me, you die.
02:55What's it gonna be?
02:56For a moment, I felt hopeless.
02:58Everyone wanted my status and my blood, but no one would actually help me.
03:04Just then, someone approached.
03:08The Queen of the Tribe, Nora.
03:16You filthy slave!
03:17How dare you seduce your master and disrupt the right!
03:20Guards!
03:20Branquist!
03:21Take this slave out and execute her at once!
03:24She's mine.
03:25Touch her, and you're dead.
03:28My dear, I know I failed to raise him well.
03:32I'm sorry you were treated like this.
03:35But today is the big day, and all the nobles are watching.
03:37Can you just play along for now and finish the reed?
03:41Trust me, I'll back you up later.
03:42I won't let that slave climb over you.
03:46You want me to be his partner only because of my bloodline?
03:49Our bond has not even been sealed yet, and Prince Sodan is already allowing a slave to
03:54flaunt herself before me.
03:55And now there is even a disgraceful child.
03:58I'll never consent to be the mate of such a man.
04:02You belong to the crown.
04:03If you don't finish this, I promise your family will pay for it.
04:08Is this really my only fate?
04:11Finally, the silence broke.
04:12Does your offer still stand, Lady Elwynn?
04:15Everyone turned their heads and went silent as they saw someone slowly approaching the altar.
04:20No, wait.
04:22It was someone being pushed in a wheelchair.
04:25It was Avalian.
04:26The Fox King's eldest son and the rightful crown prince.
04:30They said he had a strange illness in his childhood.
04:32Whenever it flared up, he would lose his mind and become violently restless.
04:37A cruel complication of his condition left him frail and paralyzed, unable to stand on his own.
04:43Only by finding your fated mate and bonding with her can you be soothed, and your strange affliction healed.
04:49But if you forge a bond with someone incompatible, your body will violently burst apart, and your partner will die
04:56right alongside you.
04:57Aririan wasn't Nora's son.
05:02His mother was the previous mate of the Fox King, and she died to protect the king.
05:10He alone is destined to take the throne of the Fox King.
05:14Your Highness, this isn't a joke.
05:16You can't just bond with anyone.
05:19You'll be dead.
05:21Lady Elwynn, does your offer still stand?
05:24I looked into his blue eyes.
05:26They were as clear as water.
05:28Don't be a fool.
05:28If you bond with him, the ceremony will turn into your funeral.
05:31Don't gamble your life away.
05:32You don't have to do this.
05:33Do you know what will happen if you don't bond with Sorin?
05:37Sorin reached out his hand, like he was offering a collar.
05:40This is your last chance.
05:41Just give in.
05:43Everyone fell silent.
05:44They were all waiting for my answer.
05:47Eland!
05:47You'd better think this through!
05:49I heard my own footsteps, leaving those greedy gazes behind me.
05:53The chains binding me felt broken.
05:56I'd rather die than be a slave.
05:58Does your offer still hold?
05:59Yes.
06:00Everyone looked at each other and started whispering.
06:02I want to bond with her.
06:04Nora froze.
06:05Her face dark.
06:06But since Avarian was the crown prince, there was nothing she could do.
06:11Elerwynn, are you done playing this game?
06:13Apologize now, and Lynette and I might forgive you.
06:15You may even keep your place by my side.
06:18Elowen, don't throw your life away just because of me.
06:21Everyone watched us without blinking.
06:24Aurelian cut his palm, and I did the same.
06:26We held hands, our blood mingling.
06:29A golden light lit up the altar.
06:31But then, terrifying black veins crawled up Aurelian's face.
06:34His clothes tore open, and I saw the black veins spreading.
06:38They spread all the way from his abdomen to his neck.
06:41It looked like black vines trying to burst through his skin and tear him apart.
06:45His muscles bulged, and his eyes, they turned red.
06:49And I could feel his magic surging, ready to explode out of him.
06:53His pupils had turned crimson and gone on focus.
06:56The rumors about his illness were true.
06:59Did I trigger his sickness because I wasn't his true mate?
07:02Are we going to die here?
07:05The crowd gasped.
07:08Stop! Stop it now!
07:10You aren't a match!
07:11If you complete the bond, you'll both die!
07:14Yet, a golden era had sealed the altar, trapping us within.
07:26I'm sorry. I brought you to this.
07:28Let go. Stop now, and you might still live.
07:31Are you crazy? Elowen, stop! I'll give you another chance!
07:35I ignored them all.
07:36Don't throw your life away just to spite me!
07:42Aurelian, don't be afraid. Hold on to me.
07:48I could feel his pain, too.
07:50It felt like we were both about to be burned to ash on the altar.
07:55I frowned, gripped his hand, and before anyone could stop us, we pressed our hands onto the bonding stone.
08:02Our blood mixed and seeped into the stone's wooves, filling them up instantly.
08:08Aurelian let out a harrowing roar, his whole body curling inward as the veins pulsed violently beneath his skin.
08:16I gritted my teeth, balled my hand into a fist, and squeezed out more blood.
08:21The blood dripped steadily onto the wound in his palm.
08:24With my free hand, I gently stroked his fox ears.
08:27We can do this. I know we can.
08:30Just when I was about to lose hope, Alarion started to recover.
08:34His magic calmed down, and the black veins faded.
08:37The same golden fox head mark, the symbol of a completed bond, appeared on both our foreheads.
08:41It soon faded. Alarion was alive, his eyes back to a clear blue.
08:46The bond is complete.
08:48On the bonding stone, my name was still there while Sorin's name disappeared, replaced by Aurelian's.
08:55This can't be... you can't be a match.
08:57I didn't say anything, but the fox head marks on our foreheads glowed again.
09:01On the left side of my neck, the silver antler mark that symbolized my supreme bloodline began to flow with
09:06silver light.
09:07It flowed through our joined hands and into his body.
09:10Then the same mark appeared on the left side of his neck.
09:13Everyone stared at us in shock.
09:15He accepted me, and my blood recognized him.
09:17From this moment on, our lineages were connected.
09:21The rite is complete.
09:23I'm his mate now.
09:26Aurelian's fox ears twicked.
09:27Perhaps out of happiness.
09:29After a few seconds of silence, everyone rushed over to congratulate him.
09:35His highness really is blessed by the fox god.
09:39You two are a perfect match.
09:43Let's go home.
09:44I nodded gently.
09:46I pushed him home.
09:48His propolisis was caused by that strange illness.
09:51Since I'm his true mate and I've cured the illness, maybe I could heal his legs as well?
09:56By the time we reached his manor, it was dark outside.
10:00Everything happened so quickly.
10:02I had no time to prepare.
10:03I'm sorry for this.
10:08If you weren't there, I'd be stuck with Soren, living as a servant.
10:12Thank you for everything.
10:19No.
10:19I should be the one thanking you instead.
10:23I honestly thought I'd be nothing but a broken man for the rest of my days.
10:29Please don't get me wrong.
10:32I didn't choose you just for your bloodline.
10:34I know.
10:36He looked at me, but didn't say anything else.
10:42The next morning, I woke up in a strange room and felt a bit daisy.
10:47I had actually become Aurelian's mate.
10:52There was a knock at the door.
10:54It was Aurelian.
10:55He still looked pale, slowly wheeling himself in.
11:00He handed me a gift list.
11:08Today, I'll take you to visit my mother's memorial, then we'll go see your parents.
11:12See if you want to add anything.
11:13I looked over the long list of Fox Clan treasures.
11:16It was perfect.
11:20You've thought of everything.
11:22Nothing needs to be added.
11:25Great.
11:26Let's head out then.
11:27Oh, and is there anything you want to buy today?
11:29We can stop by if you want.
11:31I looked at his legs.
11:33Dear our great healers.
11:34With the right medicine, I think I can cure him.
11:41I want to visit Silvertail Apothetary.
11:44It was the vault where the Fox Tribe kept their secret, medicinal treasures.
11:49A place accessible only to royalty.
11:51I figured I would find exactly what I needed there.
11:56Sure, let's go.
11:57However, I didn't expect to run into Sorin and Lynette there.
12:00Alorion heard that a new vial of magical potion had just been refined and wanted to take a look,
12:06so he followed the manager into the inner room.
12:09I headed to the warehouse on the other side.
12:14As I walked in, I heard Sorin's voice again.
12:18Bring out the finest medicine you have.
12:21Lynette is carrying my air.
12:23She deserves the best of the best.
12:26Sorin froze for a second, then sneered.
12:31Well, well.
12:33Didn't you bond with that cripple yesterday?
12:37Why are you here alone today?
12:39Did he dump you?
12:42Oh, right.
12:43He can't even stand up, so I guess he can't walk with you.
12:50Looks like even the crown prince can't make you happy.
12:56Perhaps you should return to Sorin's side and serve me?
12:59I didn't want to waste any words on them.
13:03I picked up a blue potion.
13:05It was a special, nourishing potion.
13:08Extremely difficult to refine.
13:10Lynette's eyes lit up.
13:11She grabbed Sorin's arm.
13:15That's the tonic I need.
13:16I need it.
13:18Elowen, give that to Lynette.
13:20Lynette is pregnant.
13:21She is far more precious than you are.
13:23Only she deserves to use that medicine.
13:26I didn't move.
13:28I said coldly.
13:30I took it first.
13:31Sorin's face filled with anger.
13:34Who do you think you are?
13:35Elorion only took you in for your bloodline.
13:38He's just a loser anyway.
13:39Even if you are bonded to him, in my eyes, you are still nothing more than a filthy, lowly deer.
13:45If I say you can't use this medicine, then you won't have it.
13:49Just then, Aurelion's chilling voice cut through the air from the doorway.
13:53Funny how my brother is acting so bold, daring to insult my mate.
13:56Lynette turned pale, and let go of Sorin.
14:00It's a mister standing.
14:01It was all a misunderstanding.
14:03Lady Elowen tried to snatch the tonic from me.
14:05Sorin was just defending me.
14:06He meant no disrespect to your highness.
14:08Sorin had still been holding his head high, but the moment he met Aurelion's eyes,
14:11cold sweat began to break out across his skin.
14:13Aurelion might have been frail, but the presence he carried was far beyond that of ordinary men.
14:17Aurelion, you need proper care.
14:19She's the divine maiden of the deer clan, and rather proud by nature.
14:22I'm afraid she may not be attentive enough.
14:24It's already difficult for you to move around every day.
14:26If your mate doesn't know how to care for you, and you end up hurt or injured,
14:30wouldn't everyone be worried?
14:31Every word was a hidden jab at Aurelion's legs.
14:33He was mocking the fact that Aurelion needed attentive care,
14:36and implying that I was not capable of taking care of him.
14:39The room went dead silent.
14:40Aurelion gripped his wheelchair tighter.
14:43I stepped forward and stood in front of Aurelion.
14:46That's none of your concern.
14:47I'm his mate, so I'll take care of him.
14:50As for his legs, I'll have him back on his feet in less than two weeks.
14:55And by then, see if anyone dares to say such things again.
14:59Elevon, just because your tribe put you on a pedestal,
15:01you actually believe you are capable of anything?
15:03Even our best doctors can't fix his legs.
15:06What makes you think you can?
15:08Are you just lying to flatter him?
15:10You'll see soon enough.
15:12I was done with him and started pushing Aurelion.
15:14Let us leave.
15:15There is no need to waste our time here.
15:17Aurelion nodded and glared at Sorgen.
15:19You'd better keep her in line and keep your mouth shut,
15:22or I'll do it for you, my little brother.
15:24You think I don't know what you said earlier?
15:26Don't let it happen again, or I won't go easy next time.
15:29Sorgen was furious, but he didn't dare say a word.
15:32No matter how cocky he was, he couldn't mess with the crown prince.
15:35Aurelion, the king favored Aurelion the most.
15:38If the king got mad, Sora was toast.
15:40Back at Aurelion's mannen, I started brewing the medicine.
15:44I added the potion and dropped in some of my own blood.
15:51When I handed him the medicine, he was surprised.
15:54This... is this for me?
15:56I nodded.
15:57They say your condition is just muscle weakness caused by the illness.
16:00This will nourish your body and wake up your muscles.
16:03Take it once a day for a fortnight.
16:05It should work.
16:08Plus, I'll use my dear clan healing magic on you.
16:11Aurelion looked at me, then drank it down without hesitation.
16:15It must be bitter, yet he didn't even furrow his jow.
16:19Bitter?
16:20I asked.
16:21He shook his head.
16:22This is way better than the medicine I drank when I was a kid.
16:25Looking at him, I couldn't help but touch his fuzzy ears.
16:28He looked up, startled, and I quickly pulled back,
16:32hutting my hand behind my back as if nothing happened.
16:35Aurelion gave a soft chuckle.
16:37Touch them if you want.
16:38Only you can caress them.
16:40I looked at him, wondering what he'd look like when he finally stood up.
16:43I put my hand on his legs and sent in my blue magic.
16:47Feel anything?
16:48I asked him.
16:50He looked down.
16:51It feels warm.
16:52I can feel my legs again.
16:54Hearing the fox crown prince was visiting the dear clan, my parents were waiting early.
16:59When they saw Aurelion in his wheelchair, my father looked conflicted and frowned.
17:06Elevan, I never expected you to bond with their crown prince.
17:10It's just...
17:11I knew what he wanted to say.
17:13Aurelion's legs.
17:14I patted his hand to stop him.
17:15Father, Illyrian is good to me, and I like him.
17:19Don't worry.
17:21Father looked at us both and finally nodded.
17:25Your Highness, Elundin is the apple of our family's eye, and the crowning jewel of the
17:29dear clan.
17:31If you dare fail her, I won't let you get away with it, even if I have to risk the
17:35entire
17:35dear clan.
17:38That won't happen, I assure you.
17:41You have my word.
17:42Aurelion is my mate, the one I want to spend the rest of my life with.
17:46I promise, I'll never hurt her or make her sad.
17:50If I break my vow, may my soul be destroyed.
17:53Seeing the sincerity in his eyes, Father finally relaxed and invited us in.
18:00Mother asked about the fox clan, so I told her funny stories about the manor, and I didn't
18:04mention Sorin at all.
18:07When we got back, I went to help him out of his wheelchair like always.
18:11Unexpectedly, he pushed himself up, his legs gaining strength, and managed to stand up a
18:16little.
18:16His eyes were full of surprise, and he grabbed my hand excitedly.
18:22Elevin, my legs, they are really getting better.
18:25I can feel the strength returning.
18:27I nodded with a smile.
18:29They'll only get better from here.
18:32Trust me, I'll make sure you can walk again.
18:34He grabbed my hand, his palm warmer than usual.
18:38You have actually found a way to heal my legs?
18:40What do you want?
18:41Treasures?
18:42Land?
18:42Just name it, and it's yours.
18:45I shook my head.
18:47I don't want anything.
18:48Just be careful.
18:50I think Sorda's planning a rebellion.
18:52The smile vanished from his face, and his eyes turned sharp.
18:56I'll handle this.
18:57I've been so lenient that they've started to think they can doesn't belong to them.
19:02The night breeze blew through his hair.
19:05Looking at his twitching fox ears, I realized that bonding with him might be the luckiest
19:10thing that's ever happened to me.
19:11So I whispered,
19:13Okay.
19:14I believe in you.
19:17After that, Avarian was like a completely different person.
19:21Though he was the crown prince, he rarely went to the royal palace because of Hizbeth's
19:27disability.
19:27Most of the time, he stayed in his own estate.
19:30He headed to the palace early every single day, volunteering to handle state affairs for
19:36the fox king.
19:38Whether it was military, economic, or public welfare matters, he had everything under control.
19:45Avarian is now more diligent than the young fox king.
19:48The king couldn't have been prouder, telling the elders,
19:52Avarian is becoming so mature and reliable.
19:55I can finally afford to take a break.
19:59It was clear to everyone just how much the king favored him.
20:05Back when Avarian was crippled because of that strange illness, the elders and nobles urged
20:11the king to pick a new heir.
20:12But the king stood his ground.
20:14He insisted that the throne belong to no one but Avarian.
20:17Now that Avarian was doing so well, the king was even more thrilled.
20:22Rare treasures were sent to Avarian's estate one after another.
20:27Meanwhile, the other princes grew increasingly anxious.
20:31Sora, in particular, had assumed that with Avarian's legs crippled, it wouldn't be long
20:35for Avarian to lose the status of the heir.
20:37He thought all he had to do was wait to be named the next fox king.
20:40But then, with Avarian's influence growing and his marriage to the Deer Clan's divine
20:44maddis, how could he possibly stay calm?
20:46Eventually, at the foxfolk gathering, he snapped.
20:52Father!
20:54I'm here to accuse Avarian!
20:55He's getting way out of line!
20:57He snatched my mate and forced a bond with Elvin!
20:59She's the Deer Clan's divine mate and the one prophesied to be queen!
21:02He's just using her to build his own power!
21:03He's plotting a coup!
21:05Father, I think so too.
21:06Yesterday, he even mobilized the knights outside the city without permission.
21:10He claimed it was only a drill, but who knows if he was using it as a chance to see
21:13Mii's
21:13military power.
21:15He has been meeting with the nobles often these past few days!
21:18I think he is clearly building his own faction and plotting to take the throne!
21:22Both sides were not to be trifled with, and no one wanted to get dragged into the conflict.
21:27Go and summon Avarian's mate.
21:29As soon as he said that, Soden and the others froze.
21:33Their father must suspect Aurelion too, and wanted to trap me into saying something wrong.
21:37As long as I slipped up, Aurelion's guilt would be confirmed.
21:42This was the final vasel.
21:44Once Aurelion drank it, he would be able to stand for good.
21:47The Fox King requests your presence.
21:54I heard Aurelion had found himself a beautiful and capable mate, but this is my first time
22:01meeting you.
22:04So you are the divine maiden of the Deer Clan.
22:07You truly live up to your name, graceful, noble, and well-mannered.
22:14This was no interrogation.
22:16He was clearly praising me.
22:20You flatter me, your majesty.
22:30Elorion, you're quite thoughtless, aren't you?
22:33Why didn't you bring such a perfect mate to meet me sooner?
22:38She is my daughter-in-law, yet I had never even met her.
22:42Wouldn't that make others laugh at me?
22:44This is my fault, father.
22:46From now on, I will bring Elwyn to see you often.
22:49Now, everyone understood.
22:51The Fox King was protecting Aurelion and Elwyn.
22:56Sorin's accusations wouldn't go anywhere now.
22:59Sorin glared at me with pure hatred, looking as if he wanted to tear me apart.
23:05The Fox King looked at Sorin, and his voice turned cold and dark.
23:11You claim Aurelion is plotting rebellion?
23:15And you say the prophecy about Elwyn is your proof?
23:17Then let me ask you this.
23:19Aurelion is the heir and will one day be the king.
23:22Who he bonds with, who he keeps by his side, and what he chooses to do, is any of that
23:26your
23:26place to question?
23:27Elwyn is Aurelion's mate and is meant to become queen.
23:30How did that become proof of rebellion?
23:32Father, but Aurelion, but what?
23:37I should be the one asking you.
23:39These days, neither of you has been diligent in your training.
23:43Come on then.
23:44Let me see how well you have been practicing.
23:46Sorin had no choice but to brace himself and strike the stone with his palm.
23:50The stone did not move at all.
23:53Everyone present burst into laughter.
23:55Prince Sorin, I believe I saw you drinking with a woman in your arms just a few days ago.
24:01You seem to be enjoying yourself very much.
24:05You don't speak nonsense.
24:11Father, then what about him?
24:13He cannot even stand.
24:14Let him strike this stone.
24:16Can he shatter it?
24:17You are the one chasing women and neglecting your training, yet you still dare drag Aurelion
24:21into this?
24:22Father, since you favor him and trust him so much, why not let him try?
24:27Otherwise, how will he earn the clan's respect?
24:29How will he ever become Fox King?
24:32Very well.
24:32I'll try.
24:33Aurelion smiled and shook his head at him, then wheeled himself up to the great stone.
24:38He pressed his palm against the stone, his fox ears twitching slightly.
24:42Loud quash rang out, and the stone shattered into pieces.
24:45The gust it stirred up sent fragments flying, cutting Sorin's face.
24:50How is this possible?
24:52How?
24:53I just cannot stand, but I never say I've lost my strength.
24:56That's my good child.
24:57I knew it.
24:59You have always been the best.
25:02We also have something to report, your majesty.
25:04Sorin seized a commoner girl by force.
25:07The girl refused, and he just killed her!
25:09He also colluded with the serpent tribe in an attempt to stir up chaos.
25:13I have already intercepted their secret letters.
25:15After saying that, the two elders handed over the evidence.
25:18The more the fox wing read, the worse his face became, his lips trembling.
25:22Good.
25:24Very good.
25:25Very good indeed.
25:26I never imagined you would dare to do such things behind my back.
25:31From today onward, Doran, you will stay in your residence and train properly.
25:35Without my permission, you are not allowed to leave.
25:38And you, Sorin, it seems to me that the one truly plotting rebellion is you.
25:44No, father.
25:45I didn't do it.
25:46I have always been loyal to you.
25:48How could I possibly rebel?
25:49Sorin, I may be old, but I'm not blind.
25:52If you don't want others to know, then you shouldn't do it.
25:56From today onward, Sorin is stripped of his right as heir.
26:00He will never inherit the throne of the Fox King.
26:03Send him to the late Silver Fox Duke's place.
26:06From now on, he will be the Silver Fox Duke's son and inherit only that title.
26:14I know I was wrong.
26:16I won't do it again.
26:17Please don't do this to me.
26:19Being adopted by the late Duke means he has completely forfeited his eligibility for the throne.
26:24Do it!
26:25Do it!
26:25Now!
26:26Aurelion had arranged for all these elders beforehand.
26:30He had found proof of Sorin's crimes long ago, but he had held back.
26:34Now, he used this chance to crush their hopes completely.
26:43Was I good?
26:45Yes.
26:46Very impressive.
26:52Elevin, thank you.
26:58The only one who could truly save you was yourself.
27:02I was certain that even if I had bonded with Sorin back then, he still would not have become the
27:07Fox King.
27:07A noble bloodline cannot cleanse the filth in a person's heart.
27:11After Sor inherited the title of Silver Fox Duke, he showed no restraint at all.
27:19Let her go!
27:20He seized women in the streets, allowed his slaves to beat nobles, and even secretly contacted those who still supported
27:26him.
27:27Nora has been meeting with the Third Prince often lately.
27:30Last night, she even gave them something that looked like a crest.
27:33I also found out that they hired a band of death-sworn fighters from the Black Market,
27:38and the Third Prince seems to have bribed several Fox Guard captains.
27:41They may be up to something.
27:44I understand. Keep watching them, but be careful not to be discovered.
27:48Are they planning a rebellion?
27:50They couldn't hold back, after all.
27:52The crest in the Queen's possession was a command token granted by the former Fox King.
27:57It can be used to summon some of the old forces.
28:00And with Sorin bribing the Fox Guards, they must be planning to strike at my father.
28:04Then should we...
28:06I've arranged everything.
28:08Those captains he thought he had bought off were placed there by me.
28:13We knew every move they made.
28:15All we had to do was wait for them to strike, then catch them all at once.
28:20If they had stayed in line, they could have lived in comfort for the rest of their lives.
28:23But they just had to choose this path.
28:26Ambition isn't a bad thing, but their hearts are rotten.
28:31More than ten days later, the Fox King went to make offerings to the Fox God, as was the custom.
28:37Halfway there, a large force suddenly rushed out from the roadside.
28:50Averian gave a soft laugh and waved his hand.
28:53Squads of Fox Guards immediately surged in from both sides and surrounded them.
28:58The captain of the Fox Guards dismounted and bowed to Averian.
29:02We have been waiting for this for a long time.
29:05Averian gave a slight nod, then raised his hand.
29:08The two sides clashed.
29:09It took little effort for them to bring the Rebels.
29:13You useless cripple!
29:14Why you?
29:15Why do you get to be the Fox King?
29:18How am I any worse than you?
29:19You're nothing but a Weakun who hides behind a woman!
29:24I should have been dead!
29:38Everyone present reacted differently.
29:40Some were moved, some were shocked, and some were terrified.
29:45Sorin stared at Averian as if he had seen a ghost.
29:48How is this possible?
29:49How can you...
29:50How can you stand?
29:51This is the surprise I prepared for you, little brother.
29:55Elevin told you before, didn't she?
29:56Only then did Sorin remember what I had said when he took the medicine.
29:59Averian's legs would heal.
30:03No!
30:04I don't believe this!
30:24Let's go back.
30:32When Nora heard the news, she panicked on the spot.
30:36You dared to kill Sorin!
30:39My son is innocent!
30:41He didn't plot a rebellion at all!
30:45Unjustly accused?
30:48Speechless?
30:51You should end this yourself.
30:56Dealing with them, I suddenly thought of Lynette.
31:02Sorin!
31:03Your Highness, have you come to pick me up?
31:05How is this possible?
31:07How could this happen?
31:09He died.
31:12He promised me I was going to be queen!
31:15You must be lying to me!
31:16You liar!
31:18Sentence her to death.
31:19After such a great joy, and such a terrible shock, the Fox King could not bear the blow.
31:25He fell ill and became bedridden.
31:28This is grief, not sickness.
31:30It cannot be cured.
31:32I never chose Aurarian as my heir, simply because I favored him.
31:36I watched him grow up with my own eyes.
31:39But they...
31:41The Fox King summoned Aurelion to see him.
31:48You're healed.
31:50Your legs are healed.
31:52Father, I can stand and walk on my own now.
31:56I promised your mother that I would protect you no matter what.
32:00Your strange illness was caused by traitors of the Fox Clan.
32:04They hated me, so they forced you to drink a forbidden draft.
32:09Back then, I kept thinking I had failed your mother, and I had failed you.
32:13Even if you could never stand again, you were still the only one fit to be Fox King.
32:18Father, now I can finally be at ease.
32:22In a few days, I will announce that you are the new Fox King.
32:27It's alright, my child.
32:29All living things must one day die.
32:32Under your rule, the Fox Clan will only grow stronger.
32:38Today, I formally pass the throne to my eldest son, Prince Avarian.
32:43From this day forward, he will be your new king!
32:45Three days later, the old Fox King formally declared that the throne would pass to Aurelion.
32:50Aurelion would become the new Fox King.
32:53Aurelion and I stood together upon the altar and lit the sacred fire.
32:57It almost felt as if the blood Aurelion and I had shed during our binding roots still remained upon the
33:01altar,
33:01like a silent witness to everything between us.
33:04But by then, Aurelion could already stand and walk normally again.
33:07After the ceremony, Avarian pulled my tightly into his arms.
33:10The greatest fortune of my life was bonding with you.
33:13Your blood saved me, and the fate you carry helped me become the Fox King.
33:17I watched his soft, furry ears twitch, then stroked them gently, just as I used to.
33:23No.
33:24It wasn't only because of me.
33:26The dear clan's priest once told me something else as well.
33:30She said,
33:31My bloodline would only bring the prophecy to life when I met the one fate had chosen for me.
33:36I held his gaze.
33:38My hand moved gently over him.
33:40My fingers traced from his ears down to his cheeks.
33:42He seemed to shiver, and his tail gave a small twitch before curling around my arm.
33:47I stroked his tail without thinking, and he startled at once, quickly hiding it behind his back.
33:54No prophecy is ever certain to come true.
33:58You are the one fate chose for me, and you were meant to become the king.
34:05The old Fox King didn't survive that winter, passing away peacefully.
34:09After Aurelion took the throne, he had a million things to handle, working late into the night every day.
34:14The second prince of the Serpent Clan requests an audience.
34:20Congratulations on your coronation, your majesty.
34:22Our Serpent King heard that the queen is the divine maiden of the Deer Clan, so he sent me here
34:27to offer his congratulations to both of you.
34:29As it happens, our king also wants to marry a deer.
34:33What are you trying to say?
34:35If Lady Elowen has any sisters, it would be wonderful if one could marry our king.
34:40Even ordinary members of the Deer Clan possess spirit blood with healing properties.
34:44Heal me.
34:45Again, don't you dare hold back.
34:47That's why every clan wants deer as their mates.
34:49Yet many of them view it our people as mere vessels of blood to be drained.
34:53I don't have any sisters, and the women of my clan will never be used as bargaining strip.
35:00They're just testing us.
35:01The Serpents have always have wanted our lands.
35:03Now that we've turned them down, they won't let this go.
35:06They're probably trying to take advantage of your succession, hoping to start a war before we can stabilize the kingdom.
35:12Recently, Serpent Spies have been spotted frequently near the border, moving in suspicious ways.
35:17It looks like they're scouting our military defenses and mapping out the terrain around our passes.
35:22Perhaps Vesper's request to marry a woman of the Deer Clan was not merely a pretext.
35:26The Deer bloodline is unique.
35:29They probably want to use marriage to infiltrate the clan and seize our secret medicine and magic.
35:35You mean their real target is the Deer Clan?
35:38I need to warn my father so they don't get tricked by smooth talk.
35:41That night, I wrote a letter to my father, explaining exactly what the Serpents were up to and telling him
35:47to watch out for their envoys.
35:48My father replied quickly, saying he had already turned down the Serpent's marriage proposal.
35:52But just a few days later, terrible news came from the border.
35:56A small settlement of the Deer Clan was suddenly attacked.
35:59There were heavy casualties, many couldn't escape in time, and their houses were burned to the ground.
36:03What's going on? We were attacked by raiders covered in serpent scales.
36:06They moved with blinding speed and showed no mercy.
36:08On top of that, they used some kind of magic array against my people.
36:12The array was burned away, but it left behind some half-destroyed runes.
36:17The Deer King has likewise sent a plea for help, stating that the Deer Clan alone is no match for
36:23the treacherous Serpent Clan,
36:24and beseeching the Fox King to send troops to their aid.
36:28Dispatch troops to thoroughly investigate this incident and see to it that the mastermind is rooted out.
36:33But right at that moment, a riot broke out inside the Fox Clan.
36:37I heard the Third Prince's former followers are still locked up in the prison.
36:40We're going to break them out.
36:41The raiders actually stormed the place, trying to break them out.
36:47The guards fought fiercely to hold the line.
36:50After losing a few men in the fight, they finally managed to stop the raiders.
36:55Break them. I want to know who is backing them up.
37:00Someone has to be pulling the strings behind this.
37:02It was the Fifth Prince Doron.
37:04He resented Aurelian for punishing the former Fox Queen and Third Prince Saurian,
37:09so he secretly contacted their old followers to rescue the remnants.
37:12He just wanted to stir up trouble and cause chaos.
37:15He wouldn't go this far just to cause trouble for you.
37:18He wants the throne, too.
37:21They also found out during the interrogation that Doronan seemed to be plotting with the serpents.
37:27Several letters between them were found.
37:29The border attack and the dungeon riot, the timing is too perfect.
37:33It's two moves in the exact same game.
37:35Doron must have made some kind of deal with the serpents.
37:38Selling out our lands just to get the throne, I bet.
37:40I can't believe he would even betray his own people and caloose with the serpents.
37:43I stayed up all night reviewing the clues from the Deer Clan,
37:47comparing the marks left by the attackers one by one.
37:50Those runes perfectly matched Doron's own personal crest.
37:59Looks like Doron had been in contact with the serpents for a while.
38:02He was definitely Vulden's better attack.
38:04He thought the war would weaken the Deer Clan,
38:06force me to focus on my own people,
38:07and then's the opportunity to bring you down and shake the foundation of your rule.
38:10Wishful thinking.
38:12I can't believe he dared to go this far.
38:14Colluding with the enemy and killing innocents just for a throne.
38:18How could someone like that ever become the Fox King?
38:22Secretly moved an elite squad to surround Doron's manor,
38:24just waiting for the right moment to strike.
38:26We can't alert him yet.
38:27Let me go talk to him first and see what secrets he's hiding.
38:30It's too dangerous. I'm not letting you risk your life.
38:34I'm the Queen now.
38:35He won't dare make a move on me easily.
38:38At least, he has to play along on the surface.
38:41After all, if news gets out that he killed the Queen before taking the throne,
38:45it won't just start a war with the Deer Clan.
38:48He'll lose the trust of the Fox Elders too.
38:53Besides, I want to see for myself what he's actually planning.
38:57Fine.
38:59But I'll have people follow you in secret.
39:01The second anything goes wrong, they'll move in.
39:05Fifth Prince, did you know the border has come under attack?
39:08Those serpents are getting reckless.
39:11As for what happened at the border,
39:13my brother should be prepared as soon as possible.
39:16You're right. But I wonder, your highness, do you happen to know anything about the serpents?
39:20Ever since my brother took the throne, I've just been partying in the capital every day.
39:25Why would I care about the serpents?
39:29Your highness, we're in trouble.
39:30The troops of the king are all over the manor.
39:33I was completely shocked.
39:35How could two pure blood foxes give birth to a serpent hybrid?
39:38There was only one explanation.
39:40Doran's father was a serpent.
39:41He was a half-breed from Nora's secret affair.
39:43I immediately tried to break free,
39:45but he had already seized me tightly and dragged me toward the basement in a frantic escape,
39:49knocking over countless decorations along the way.
39:52Since everything has been exposed, don't think you're walking out of here alive.
39:56Do you really think you can escape after hurting me?
39:59Arolean already knows your true bloodline.
40:01The place is surrounded by his troops.
40:03You can't get away.
40:05As for the throne, you'll never have it.
40:07Then I'm taking you down with me!
40:10I'm dennyway!
40:20Did you really think I'd let you hurt her?
40:22Why?
40:23Why do you get to inherit the throne while I had to live in fear since the day I was
40:27born?
40:29How dare you betray me!
40:30It turned out that he was born from Nora's affair with the Serpent King.
40:33Nora wanted to kill him when he was born,
40:35but she softened up and kept him because he was born in fox form.
40:38He spent every day terrified that his serpent features would show and give him away.
40:43All these years, he had remained in secret contact with the Serpent King,
40:47waiting for a chance to ruin the fox clan.
40:51Thank God you're okay.
40:53You scared me to death.
40:54I'm fine.
40:55As long as you're here, I'm not afraid.
40:57Arolean couldn't bring himself to kill his own blood,
41:00so he just stripped Doran of his royal status and locked him away in the dungeon.
41:05After dealing with Doran, a thorough purge was carried out,
41:08rooting out several hidden spies, and a fragile peace finally settled.
41:11Before long, the Serpent King actually sent an envoy with a declaration of war,
41:17and the wording was incredibly aggressive.
41:19Our clan has just endured internal strife, and it is not the time to go to war.
41:23We cannot show weakness to the Serpent Clan, or there will be endless trouble in the future war.
41:30The Serpent King is just making excuses.
41:33They've wanted this fight for a long time.
41:35A truce would buy us nothing but borrowed time.
41:37Since they wanted to fight, then let's give them a war.
41:39I'll help you fight this war.
41:42What do you mean?
41:43The Deer Clan's healing magic can support the Fokk's soldiers and keep our casualties low.
41:48Besides, my bloodline is supposed to be the strength of Fokk this warrior's.
41:51That's our greatest advantage right now.
41:53Well then, let's show the Serpents that we are not to be trifled with-
41:57Afterwards, Avorian called up the entire army and urgently prepared grain, supplies, and weapons,
42:03getting ready to face the Serpents head-on.
42:05The night before we deployed, Arolean called me to his study.
42:08The Serpents excel in ambushes, and they move fast.
42:12The terrain is complicated and unpredictable.
42:14We have to beat them their own game, and hit them fast.
42:17Don't give them a single second to breathe.
42:20I'll follow the army, and set up a healing array in the back to treat the wounded soldiers.
42:25It's too dangerous.
42:26I want you to stay in the capital and just wait for me to come back.
42:29My bloodline can boost the combat power of the Fokk's warriors.
42:32With me, our odds of winning will be much better.
42:35I can't bear to let you face the Serpent King alone.
42:37What if something goes wrong?
42:39Fine.
42:40But you stay right next to me the entire time.
42:43Do not leave my sight.
42:44The next morning, the army set out.
42:46Banners fluttered in the wind, and the soldiers' morale was through the roof.
42:49The Serpent army was already waiting outside the pass.
42:52The Serpent King himself was leading them.
42:55Arolean!
42:56You've got guts to show up in person.
42:58Aren't you afraid you won't make it back alive?
43:05You've harassed my clan over and over again.
43:07This time, we're settling all scores once and for all!
43:11The war rooms rolled, and both armies charged forward at the same time, their roars deafening.
43:17At first, the Serpents had the upper hand.
43:20I stood in the back, closing my eyes to channel the ancient power of my dear bloodline.
43:24A holy silver light began to wash over the Fokk's soldiers.
43:27My healing magic can heal your wounds!
43:30Don't be afraid!
43:31Charge!
43:33The tide began to turn.
43:35The Fox warriors fought harder and harder, pushing back the Serpent attack.
43:40Stay here.
43:41Protect yourself.
43:43After telling me that, Arolean charged straight into the enemy lines with his sword, cutting
43:48down many Serpent warriors along the way.
43:51We Serpents have never been afraid of you Foxes!
43:54You were a cripple once!
43:57Even if you're the Fox King now, don't think you can ever beat me!
44:02No way!
44:03Your legs were supposed to be ruined!
44:05How are you moving this fast?
44:07That was in the past.
44:08I'm not the cripple I used to be.
44:10What, did Doran forget to mention that?
44:12With one quick thrust, his sword pierced right through the Serpent King's shoulder.
44:15The Serpent army's morale completely broke.
44:18They scrambled to run away, leaving the battlefield in total chaos.
44:21The Fox clan won a massive victory,
44:24and the casualties were way lower than we expected.
44:27Just kill me.
44:28The Serpents will never surrender to you Foxes,
44:31and we're definitely not begging for peace.
44:34I won't kill you.
44:36That would only make our clans hate each other even more.
44:39I want you to admit, with your own mouth,
44:41that you colluded with Doran, attempted to overthrow the Fox clan,
44:45and provoke the war at the border.
44:47I want you to sign a truce agreement,
44:48return the borderlands you seized,
44:50and compensate us for the losses caused by this war.
44:53On the day of the signing, the Serpent King stamped his seal.
44:57Starting today, the Serpents will never cross into Fox territory again.
45:00If we break this promise, may the Serpent God curse us all.
45:04We couldn't win this war without your help.
45:06It was your command that led us to victory,
45:08and also because of our brave warriors.
45:10They used to say the Fox King's legs were crippled,
45:12but now, it seems he has fully recovered.
45:15We're blessed to have such a brave king leading us.
45:19Once we got back to the Fox clan,
45:21the elders who used to look down on Aurelion,
45:24completely changed their minds about him.
45:26Nobody dared call him a cripple anymore,
45:28and no one brought up his past ever again.
45:31I once thought I would rot away here for the rest of my life.
45:35The elders were never going to let Acrip become the king.
45:38Even if my father insisted on passing the throne to me,
45:41once he died, someone else would take it from me.
45:44So for a long time, I just gave up on myself.
45:48It was you.
45:49You saved me.
45:54You were born to be the Fox King.
45:56I just gave you back what belonged to you in the first place.
45:58Let's rule the Fox Clan and protect this land together.
46:01Shall we?
46:02Okay.
46:03Whatever comes next, we're in this together.
46:07No matter what storm break upon us,
46:09I shall stand beside you to shatter the dark.
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