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00:00:02Gentlemen, the highlight of today's feast is about to begin.
00:00:06My two daughters, Julia and Chloe, shall choose their husbands from among you.
00:00:11I swear by the honor of the Quintius family, whoever catches these wreaths shall be wed.
00:00:19These are all senate nobles. Quintius and their spice merchants to climb the social ladder.
00:00:23Your betrothals will determine if this family joins the nobility.
00:00:26Be careful when you throw those weeds.
00:00:28Whoever secures the highest status husband will be the family hero.
00:00:33Baby, mummy knows you will marry much better than Julia.
00:00:37Sister, let me go first.
00:00:43Gaius, we've been in love for two years.
00:00:46He promised he would only catch my wreath today.
00:00:53Throw it to me! Miss Chloe Quinteria!
00:00:56I love you! Miss Chloe Quinteria!
00:00:58Gaius, what is he doing? We had a pact.
00:01:03Throw it to me! Miss Chloe Quinteria!
00:01:06Gaius! Catch it!
00:01:12Magnificent! The eldest son of the elite Fulius family!
00:01:16Oh dear sister, Gaius caught my wreath. I guess he prefers me.
00:01:20No, this can't be right. Gaius and I made a promise. He said he would marry me!
00:01:24Chloe, you are truly my pride and joy.
00:01:27Go away!
00:01:30Darling, I will give you the grandest Imperial wedding the Empire has ever seen.
00:01:39Gaius!
00:01:40Gaius! Don't you owe me an explanation?
00:01:41I'm the one you're dating!
00:01:45Sorry, Julia.
00:01:46You have no maternal backing.
00:01:48And your father doesn't value you.
00:01:50I have to marry your stepsister.
00:01:52Then what were the last two years for?
00:01:55Sister, isn't it obvious?
00:01:57Gaius just playing with you.
00:01:58Now the men below are still waiting for your wreath.
00:02:01Who knows? Maybe even the Emperor is down there.
00:02:07Your Majesty, you've been under cover as a beggar for three months to expose the noble's crimes.
00:02:16Let the Praetorian Guard handle the rest.
00:02:21There's evidence I must secure so personally.
00:02:23Besides, being out here is a perfect way to judge my mother's marriage demands.
00:02:27Two birds, one stone.
00:02:35Don't go.
00:02:36Your destiny is right down there.
00:02:39Ah!
00:02:40Ah!
00:02:42Ah!
00:02:42Ah!
00:02:44Ah!
00:02:46Ah!
00:02:46Ah!
00:02:48Ah!
00:02:58Ah!
00:03:00Ah!
00:03:03Ah!
00:03:04Ah!
00:03:04Ah!
00:03:06Ah!
00:03:06Ah!
00:03:07Ah!
00:03:07Ah!
00:03:07Ah!
00:03:07Ah!
00:03:07Ah!
00:03:07Ah!
00:03:07Ah!
00:03:08Ah!
00:03:28You're doing this just to humiliate me.
00:03:32Well, don't be discouraged, sister.
00:03:34You'll be poor, but I'm sure he's an expert at scavenging leftovers.
00:03:38At least you won't starve.
00:03:40A grand lady marrying a beggar.
00:03:42Surely Mr. Quintius will go back on his word.
00:03:46If she doesn't marry him, your word is worth nothing.
00:03:49You'll be finished in this city.
00:03:51Marry him! Marry him!
00:04:04You, Wen-Chutch!
00:04:06Are you trying to run away from the engagement?
00:04:12Your Majesty, why did you catch it?
00:04:15This means a binding marriage contract. Toss it, quickly.
00:04:18It's fine, I'm poor and filthy right now.
00:04:20A high-born lady like her would never actually agree to marry me.
00:04:22Why are you running? You threw the wreath yourself. No one forced you.
00:04:25You rebellious girl, look at this beggar you've been scaled.
00:04:29If you marry him, our family will be the laughingstock of the Empire.
00:04:32After today's feast, I've finally seen these so-called nobles for the hypocrites they are.
00:04:37I'd rather marry a commoner and escape the schemes than spend my life as a pawn for noble alliances.
00:04:44Julia, the law of the wreath is absolute.
00:04:47If it lands on him, you must marry him, even if he is a beggar.
00:04:58I am willing to marry this gentleman.
00:05:06My name is Julia Quintilia.
00:05:08What is yours?
00:05:10My name is Marcus Aurelius.
00:05:12Marcus Aurelius.
00:05:13Why does that name sound so familiar?
00:05:15It's a common name.
00:05:17Rome is full of them.
00:05:18There's nothing strange about it.
00:05:20Let everyone witness.
00:05:22I take this man as my husband.
00:05:26Do you truly have no regrets?
00:05:28I have nothing.
00:05:30I am a wanderer with no home.
00:05:32I do.
00:05:33We both have hands and feet.
00:05:35We can build our own future.
00:05:36If we work hard and find jobs, we will be just fine.
00:05:38I've never met a girl so easily satisfied.
00:05:41It's a pity.
00:05:41I cannot tell her who I truly am just yet.
00:05:44I promise you I will never fail you.
00:05:46Enough!
00:05:46Treating a beggar like a prize, you are throwing your entire future away!
00:05:49A future isn't built on status, but on character and virtue.
00:05:52He may be dressed in rags, but he lacks the arrogance and hypocrisy of the nobility.
00:05:55I believe he will be a good husband, worthy of my life.
00:05:58She must marry him!
00:05:59You said whoever was hit must marry.
00:06:01If you break your word, no one will ever trust the Quintius family again.
00:06:05Yes!
00:06:05She must marry him!
00:06:06No backing out now!
00:06:07Julia!
00:06:08If you insist on marry this beggar, I won't spend a single con your wedding!
00:06:12Very well, father.
00:06:15Soon, I will be a noble lady, while you will be a beggar's wife.
00:06:19From this day forward, you are beneath me.
00:06:21Being a beggar's wife isn't scary.
00:06:23What's scary is sharing a bed with a soul that isn't yours.
00:06:26Gaius is Rick, but he's a calculator.
00:06:29You'd better watch your own back.
00:06:40Then, we shall hold our wedding at the temple in three days.
00:06:45My mother is obsessed with getting me married anyway, so why not?
00:06:50Good.
00:06:52I will be there.
00:07:02The two Quintius daughters are marrying today, but look at the difference.
00:07:06It's insane.
00:07:07It's more than that.
00:07:08The younger one married a relative of the Emperor and will live in luxury.
00:07:11The eldest married a beggar and will only know suffering.
00:07:20Sister, why are you here alone?
00:07:22Where's your husband?
00:07:23Did even that beggar dump you?
00:07:27He didn't seem like the type to break his word.
00:07:31I'm here.
00:07:39Who is this?
00:07:41He's more radiant than the nobles of the Senate.
00:07:48Forgive me, Julia.
00:07:49I kept you waiting.
00:07:51Are you...
00:07:52Are you Marcus the beggar?
00:08:00What?
00:08:03That's no beggar.
00:08:05He's an absolute stunner with incredible class.
00:08:08They look so perfect together.
00:08:09I'm obsessed.
00:08:10He's not rich, yet he dressed with such care for our wedding.
00:08:13I was right about him.
00:08:15He's a man I can trust with my life.
00:08:17Do something.
00:08:18I won't let a beggar outshine me.
00:08:29This sapphire is a full five carats worth ten million asses.
00:08:39It is the symbol of my undying love for you.
00:08:47This ring was a gift from the god Jupiter himself.
00:08:51My ancestors told me I must personally place it on the finger of my true wife.
00:08:56A gift from a god?
00:08:58A beggar meeting a god?
00:09:00You probably found that in a woodshed.
00:09:02This is a holy temple.
00:09:04How dare you present such rush before the gods?
00:09:07You are a disgrace to the Quinterius name!
00:09:10This is supposed to be a legitimate marriage contact, and you bring this?
00:09:14Julia, aren't you absolutely humiliated?
00:09:17Marriage is about the connection of souls, not the price of a ring.
00:09:21I have chosen Marcus as my husband, and nothing you say can change my heart.
00:09:24Silence!
00:09:25Haven't you brought enough shame to this family?
00:09:27Don't waste your health on such an ungrateful daughter.
00:09:29She'll be living in squabby with this Gregor soon enough.
00:09:32Then she'll realize just how catastrophic her mistake was.
00:09:35Next, we seal the union of Miss Julia Quintalia and...
00:09:39Wait.
00:09:40Augustus?
00:09:43Are you...
00:09:45Emperor Augustus?
00:09:53May the god Jupiter bless you both with eternal happiness.
00:09:59Mr. Quintius, you are truly fortunate.
00:10:02Your daughter has climbed a very tall tree indeed.
00:10:07Of course.
00:10:08My Chloe deserves nothing less than the best.
00:10:11Some people don't even have a real wedding ring.
00:10:14They just have scrap wood.
00:10:15Unlike me, with this priceless sapphire.
00:10:21Just endure it.
00:10:22You must have eaten too much lately.
00:10:24Your fingers are too fat.
00:10:26Damn it!
00:10:27Didn't you say this was custom made?
00:10:30You may now seal your vows with a kiss.
00:10:33May I?
00:10:36In the name of Jupiter, you are now husband and wife.
00:10:40Julia.
00:10:41What?
00:10:41We are here for you.
00:10:48What?
00:10:55I want to go.
00:10:59I want to go.
00:11:06Let's go.
00:11:07Let's go.
00:11:10Julia, I will never let you get away with this.
00:11:17Where are you taking me?
00:11:18To our home.
00:11:21Are we moving in together?
00:11:24Of course.
00:11:25From this day on, you are my one and only wife.
00:11:30My lord.
00:11:34Damon, forgive me, master.
00:11:36We found a place that fits your destitute commoner disguise, but the rat infestate is severe.
00:11:41It will take at least two days to make it habitable for you.
00:11:45What?
00:11:46But, master, we have a backup plan.
00:11:48It's much better.
00:11:52I am so sorry.
00:11:54I'll find us a proper home as soon as I can.
00:11:58Actually, I...
00:11:59Oh!
00:12:05Spending my wedding night in a tentarium?
00:12:08Ever since I was a little girl, I've dreamed of sleeping under the stars.
00:12:13Thank you, Marcus.
00:12:15I know things are hard for you, yet you still did your best to give me this.
00:12:19She's a merchant's daughter, yet she's so easily satisfied.
00:12:22Her father must have been incredibly cruel to her.
00:12:29Wait.
00:12:31Why is there music playing out here in the wilderness?
00:12:37It must be...
00:12:39a blessing from Jupiter.
00:12:40Water...
00:12:54Water...
00:12:58Water...
00:12:58Water...
00:13:01Water...
00:13:09Water...
00:13:10vac...
00:13:16Yeah? Hey, wake up!
00:13:20Pitching tents on restricted city grounds is illegal. Move out immediately.
00:13:24Apologies. We will be gone soon and won't trouble you again.
00:13:28Wait! You are... His Majesty Asuka!
00:13:33What majesty?
00:13:36Who is... His Majesty?
00:13:43Good heavens, sir! Look! That man is stealing your carriage! Stop him, quick!
00:13:53Damn it! That's the third one this month! I'm catching that thief today!
00:13:58What was that about His Majesty?
00:13:59Just a joke. Pitching a tent in a forbidden zone. Who do you think you are? The Emperor?
00:14:08Julia, I'll find us a better home. Very soon.
00:14:11It's my father's birthday today. I want to visit home.
00:14:13After how he treated you. Are you sure you want to go back?
00:14:17I believe he still loves me. He's just blinded by prejudice for now.
00:14:21Fine. I'll go with you.
00:14:23I'll bake some pastries for him before we go.
00:14:26And I'll help you.
00:14:33Master, the target you're investigating has appeared near the market.
00:14:38Forgive me, Julia. I can't go in with you.
00:14:40It's okay. I'll be fine on my own.
00:14:44Julia, when I return, I'll tell you everything.
00:14:47Immediately prepare a lavish, dignified gift for Mr. Quentius' birthday.
00:14:51Yes, sire.
00:14:59I've returned.
00:15:03Who invited you, Julia?
00:15:08Who invited you, Julia?
00:15:12It's my father's birthday. I've come to pay my respects and offer my blessings.
00:15:17So this is the eldest Quentius' daughter who insisted on marrying a beggar.
00:15:22Crashing the party. Where's your beggar husband? Too ashamed to show his face?
00:15:27Marcus has personal business to attend to.
00:15:29Personal business? For a commoner. He's not exactly the emperor, is he?
00:15:33He's just terrified of being the laughingstock.
00:15:38I bet he's already bored of you.
00:15:40Abandoned on the second day of marriage.
00:15:41Why not become my mistress instead?
00:15:43I am doing just fine.
00:15:45We are very much in love.
00:15:46As for you, Chloe, if this man could deceive and abandon me,
00:15:50he'll do the same to you the moment a better offer comes along.
00:15:53You, you married a homeless beggar.
00:15:56My daughter married a noble.
00:15:58There is no comparison.
00:15:59Look at these.
00:16:01These are the lavish gifts Gaius brought.
00:16:08And this contract, I shall petition his majesty Augustus to grant the Quintius family a title of nobility.
00:16:17You said you came to visit father.
00:16:20So where is your gift?
00:16:27Father, I made these honey cakes myself.
00:16:30I hope you like them.
00:16:35Honey cakes?
00:16:36What are those worth?
00:16:37A few copper?
00:16:38How embarrassing.
00:16:39It's a gift from the heart.
00:16:41From my husband and me.
00:16:42Heart?
00:16:43Is a beggar's sentiment worth anything?
00:16:45Julia, you are a total disgrace to my name.
00:16:49Throw her out.
00:16:50I never want to see her again.
00:16:55Varus Quintius, the imperial palace has sent birthday gifts.
00:17:02The palace.
00:17:03His majesty?
00:17:04I don't have nearly enough status for the emperor to send me gifts.
00:17:08It is because of your daughter.
00:17:10Is it her or her?
00:17:16Such lavish gifts.
00:17:18Could it be the eldest daughter didn't marry a commoner after all?
00:17:21You must be mistaken.
00:17:23Julia married a beggar.
00:17:25There's no way she has palace connections.
00:17:27You're a relative of the emperor.
00:17:28One of your uncles must have sent this for you, right?
00:17:30Oh, very likely.
00:17:32They must have been worried my own gift wasn't grand enough, so they sent a backup.
00:17:36See?
00:17:37I told you.
00:17:38A beggar could never afford such luxury.
00:17:41You two are the ones who truly bring honor to this family.
00:17:44Unlike Julia.
00:17:46You truly sicken me.
00:17:47From now on, I have only one daughter.
00:17:49Julia is no daughter of mine.
00:17:50Chloe married a noble, and suddenly she's his only child.
00:17:53My handmade gift means nothing to him.
00:17:56They say a father's love is unconditional.
00:17:58But you...
00:17:59You just see daughters as bargaining chips for profits!
00:18:03How dare you speak to me that way!
00:18:12What cost us?
00:18:19There are no words at all.
00:18:24I must have misseen it.
00:18:26That's mine!
00:18:27Give it back!
00:18:28There's no way Julia's beggar is his majesty.
00:18:36Is this thing made of wood?
00:18:38No!
00:18:39Treasuring a beggar's trap?
00:18:42Disgusting.
00:18:42Chloe, I'm begging you.
00:18:44Give it back.
00:18:44It's from my husband.
00:18:45He's the only person who ever chose me.
00:18:47I'll do anything.
00:18:48Just give me the ring.
00:18:49Please!
00:18:52You said it!
00:18:53Guards, bring the thorns from the backyard and pave the floor.
00:19:05What are you doing?
00:19:08My sources say Madam is being ruthlessly mistreated at her father's house.
00:19:17Julia, hold on!
00:19:21You said it yourself.
00:19:23Anything.
00:19:25Fall to me on your knees across these thorns and I'll give you the ring.
00:19:30Father, are you really letting her do this?
00:19:33I am your daughter too!
00:19:35Do you really want me to kneel?
00:19:37I told you!
00:19:38The moment you married that beggar, you shamed this family.
00:19:42You are no daughter of mine.
00:19:44That ring isn't just a symbol of our love.
00:19:46It's something my husband treasures.
00:19:48I have to get it back.
00:19:49My ancestors told me I must personally place it on the finger of my true wife.
00:19:54Fine!
00:19:55I'll kneel!
00:19:56But once I'm done, I'm dead to this family.
00:20:02I'm dead to this family.
00:20:08Yeah!
00:20:09Faster!
00:20:11Julia, wait for me!
00:20:21Marcus, don't worry.
00:20:24I will get our ring back.
00:20:35Enough!
00:20:41Enough!
00:20:46Enough!
00:20:48Enough!
00:20:49Enough!
00:20:49Enough!
00:20:51Enough!
00:20:53Enough!
00:20:53Enough!
00:20:55Enough!
00:20:56Hurry!
00:21:18What are you doing? No!
00:21:26This is the price of marrying a beggar. Risking your life for a piece of wood!
00:21:31I guess that's the most valuable thing that stinking beggar owns.
00:21:45I did what you asked. Give me the ring.
00:21:48You're pathetic. For a piece of junk?
00:21:51I almost thought it was something valuable.
00:21:54I'm bored. Here, take it.
00:21:59You!
00:22:02No!
00:22:05My mother told me I must personally place this ring on my future wife's hand.
00:22:11Faster! Faster! Faster!
00:22:36No! No!
00:22:37You cherish your beggar so much?
00:22:40If I disfigure you, will he still want you?
00:22:46No! No!
00:22:50Someone help!
00:22:56Someone help!
00:22:57Help!
00:23:10His Majesty Augustus has arrived!
00:23:16Help!
00:23:32Who dares bully my wife?!
00:23:46Julia, I'm so sorry. I'm late.
00:23:51At least, I didn't lose your ring.
00:23:58His Majesty?
00:24:00Impossible!
00:24:01He's just a beggar!
00:24:02But, look at all those gods!
00:24:05Mom! No way!
00:24:06He must have hired actors!
00:24:08I've only seen statues of the Emperor.
00:24:11But he looks exactly like them.
00:24:14Looking like him doesn't make him him
00:24:16He probably stole those clothes just to save face
00:24:19What a joke
00:24:20A beggar playing dress up at my birthday party
00:24:23Sister, look at the trash you married
00:24:26Homeless and now impersonating the emperor
00:24:29If his majesty finds out, you're both dead
00:24:33You truly have a death wish
00:24:46You, what are you doing?
00:24:48Julia, let's go
00:24:51What's wrong?
00:24:53Who did this?
00:24:58I did
00:24:59So what?
00:25:01Who knew she'd actually crawl through thorns for a piece of wood?
00:25:05Bits?
00:25:06Shut up!
00:25:06Who the hell do you think you are?
00:25:08You dare shout at me?
00:25:09I'll curse her all I want
00:25:10She married a loser like you
00:25:12I am Lady Fulius
00:25:13If I kill you today, you should thank me
00:25:15Enough acting!
00:25:17Guards!
00:25:18Arrest this beggar and Julia!
00:25:27No one insults my wife and lives
00:25:32Seize them!
00:25:46Are you insane?
00:25:48I am Lady Fulius!
00:25:49You dare touch me?
00:25:54Gaius, help me
00:25:55Whoever kills him gets a hundred thousand Sesteraians
00:26:07You stinking beggar!
00:26:09The Fulius family are relatives of the emperor
00:26:12How dare you?
00:26:14I dare
00:26:14And I can wipe the Fulius family off the face of the earth
00:26:19You're overacting, beggar
00:26:21Let me go before I get really angry
00:26:24And I might spare you
00:26:26Shove their faces into the sacred fire
00:26:30Stop!
00:26:31My brother is a consular
00:26:32Do you think you'll walk out of here alive?
00:26:37Since when was the consul from the Fulius family?
00:26:40Scared?
00:26:41Then let us go and beg for mercy
00:26:45Hold them down
00:26:49My brother will destroy you!
00:26:51Do you regret this, beggar?
00:26:54Marcus
00:26:55His brother is the consul
00:26:57Maybe we should...
00:26:58No, Julia
00:26:59They hurt you
00:27:01I'm making them pay
00:27:02My brother is a consul
00:27:04I'll have you all killed
00:27:05Get off me, you filthy beggar
00:27:07I'll tear you apart
00:27:09Stop!
00:27:12Brother, save me!
00:27:13Help!
00:27:14Help!
00:27:16Go get him!
00:27:21You're the one touching my brother!
00:27:25The Emperor's guard?
00:27:27Why are they here?
00:27:34It's me
00:27:35So what?
00:27:41Your Majesty?
00:27:46He really is
00:27:47He really is
00:27:48The Emperor
00:27:54Augustus?
00:27:55No
00:27:56He was a beggar
00:27:58It's impossible
00:27:59Brother!
00:28:00He's lying!
00:28:01Those clothes are stolen!
00:28:02Those actors are paid!
00:28:04It's fake!
00:28:06Yes, Mr. Isaac
00:28:07You're mistaken
00:28:08He's just a beggar
00:28:09He can't be the Emperor
00:28:10Exactly
00:28:10Why would the Emperor
00:28:12Be in this dump?
00:28:13Maybe it is a coincidence
00:28:15The Emperor
00:28:16Would never be here
00:28:17You rebel!
00:28:19Look at the husband
00:28:20You chose
00:28:21Impersonating the Emperor
00:28:22And offending the Senate
00:28:24How will you fix this?
00:28:26This beggar
00:28:27Almost killed someone
00:28:28Don't let him go
00:28:29In the name of the consul
00:28:31Take them to the dungeon
00:28:38My son
00:28:40His Majesty
00:28:42Still refuses to come home?
00:28:45I heard
00:28:46He married a woman out there
00:28:50Ridiculous!
00:28:51I'm bringing him back myself!
00:28:55In the name of the consul
00:28:57Take them to the dungeon
00:28:58In the name of the consul
00:29:00You're no consul
00:29:02You have no authority here
00:29:07You beggar!
00:29:08You know nothing of the law!
00:29:11How dare you question my brother!
00:29:16Julia
00:29:18No one can save you today
00:29:19I can't let anything happen to my husband
00:29:27They have the consul
00:29:28We have to go
00:29:31Your wounds
00:29:32I'm letting them go for today to save you
00:29:35Running away?
00:29:38No chance!
00:29:44Let him go!
00:29:46Come on!
00:29:56Come on!
00:30:00Jeff!
00:30:03Fuck!
00:30:05Let him go!
00:30:15Marcus!
00:30:18Chloe!
00:30:19We share the same blood.
00:30:22How can you be so heartless?
00:30:24He tried to disfadger me first.
00:30:28I won't let you go that easily.
00:30:31You're dead.
00:30:35I can't do it.
00:30:39Don't bother.
00:30:41Your little actors are too busy to save you.
00:30:44Marcus, go!
00:30:45Save yourself!
00:30:46Just go!
00:30:47Go?
00:30:48He's not going anywhere.
00:30:50Why?
00:30:51Why won't you just leave us alone?
00:30:55You're so lucky, sister.
00:30:57Even a beggar loves you.
00:31:00The more you love him,
00:31:03the more I want to break you.
00:31:06Our grudge is between us!
00:31:08Do what you want to me,
00:31:09but please,
00:31:10let Marcus go!
00:31:13Julia,
00:31:14don't waste your breath.
00:31:17I can't let you pay for my life.
00:31:20How touching.
00:31:21Flirting at death's door.
00:31:24Fine.
00:31:25I'll kill you both together.
00:31:27The Empress Donna is here!
00:31:29She's here!
00:31:48Who dares harm my son?
00:31:53Matters, generous!
00:32:06Our son.
00:32:08He really is the Emperor.
00:32:16Julia.
00:32:17Julia!
00:32:19Stay with me!
00:32:20Physician!
00:32:21Get a physician!
00:32:22Physician!
00:32:27Stretch her now!
00:32:33Your Majesty,
00:32:34Quintius' family is in custody.
00:32:36Marcus!
00:32:37You worried me to death!
00:32:39He really is
00:32:40the Emperor.
00:32:42Arrest the entire
00:32:43Quantilius' family!
00:32:44Sell them into slavery!
00:32:52And you, Isaac,
00:32:53you're no consul.
00:32:55Who are you?
00:32:56He's just a eunuch.
00:32:59Fire him
00:33:00and throw him in the dungeon
00:33:02with the rest of them.
00:33:03He really was the Emperor.
00:33:06I chose wrong.
00:33:09Mercy, Your Majesty,
00:33:11please!
00:33:11I was blind.
00:33:13Please,
00:33:14have mercy,
00:33:15Your Majesty.
00:33:17You didn't show
00:33:18Julia mercy.
00:33:19Why should I show you any?
00:33:24It can't be.
00:33:26How?
00:33:27They forced me!
00:33:29It was them!
00:33:29Please!
00:33:30We're relatives!
00:33:31Spare me!
00:33:32Spare me!
00:33:34Spare me!
00:33:35Spare me!
00:33:37Spare me!
00:33:37Spare me!
00:33:40Mercy,
00:33:40Your Majesty!
00:33:41Please!
00:33:51Go to that girl.
00:33:58Julia,
00:33:59you're awake.
00:34:00Are you hurt?
00:34:01I'm okay.
00:34:03Lie down.
00:34:07The physician said
00:34:08you need rest.
00:34:09How did we get here?
00:34:11I heard Empress,
00:34:12His Majesty,
00:34:14who saved us.
00:34:17Break the engagement.
00:34:19She isn't right for you.
00:34:21Mother,
00:34:21she's different.
00:34:22She's the woman
00:34:23I've chosen.
00:34:24The royal family
00:34:25isn't simple.
00:34:26If you want her,
00:34:27she must pass my test.
00:34:28But you cannot tell her
00:34:29the truth yet.
00:34:30Mata Sennares saved us.
00:34:33Why would she save us?
00:34:34Do you know her?
00:34:36I'm just a beggar.
00:34:38She just happened
00:34:39to be passing by.
00:34:40Don't worry.
00:34:41I'll protect you
00:34:42from now on.
00:34:42She's giving us jobs
00:34:43in the palace.
00:34:44You as a maid,
00:34:45me as a guard.
00:34:46That's wonderful.
00:34:47We can save up
00:34:48for our own home.
00:34:52I'm sorry, Julia,
00:34:54for keeping the truth
00:34:55from you.
00:34:56Forgive me.
00:35:02Miss Julia,
00:35:03you will be working here.
00:35:08I will come find you
00:35:09as soon as I am free.
00:35:10All right.
00:35:11I will work hard
00:35:12so we can earn money together
00:35:13and build our little home.
00:35:17Damon,
00:35:18you really should have
00:35:20given me some notice
00:35:21before bringing in
00:35:21a newcomer.
00:35:24Lady Liar,
00:35:25this is Julia.
00:35:26She's new to the palace
00:35:27and still learning the ropes.
00:35:28I'd appreciate it
00:35:28if you could look on.
00:35:29Do not let her suffer
00:35:31any mistreatment.
00:35:33I have much to learn.
00:35:34I would be grateful
00:35:35for your instruction,
00:35:36my lady.
00:35:37Rest assured, Damon.
00:35:38I will see to Julia
00:35:40personally.
00:35:40I won't have her
00:35:41doing menial labor.
00:35:42I shall instruct her
00:35:43in the proper
00:35:44editict myself.
00:35:47Marcus,
00:35:50something feels wrong.
00:35:52I came here
00:35:53to be a maid.
00:35:55Yet why do they
00:35:55look at me
00:35:56as if I were
00:35:56the emp...
00:36:01Perhaps Lady Liar
00:36:02is simply kind-hearted
00:36:03towards newcomers.
00:36:04Don't overthink it.
00:36:05Just focus on your tasks.
00:36:07Julia,
00:36:09come with me.
00:36:10I will show you
00:36:11how to achieve
00:36:11the scrolls.
00:36:23You, new girl,
00:36:24start by scrubbing this floor.
00:36:26If you dare to slack off,
00:36:27you'll regret it.
00:36:27Tasks were assigned
00:36:28in advance.
00:36:29Why are you
00:36:29shivving your duties
00:36:30onto me?
00:36:32We are all kneeling here
00:36:33scrubbing in the filth,
00:36:35yet a newcomer
00:36:36gets the easy work?
00:36:37It isn't right.
00:36:38Exactly.
00:36:40Why should you
00:36:41receive such favor
00:36:42from Lady Liar?
00:37:02A wooden ring.
00:37:03This is the emperor's
00:37:04own heirloom.
00:37:05Quick,
00:37:06find Lady Liar.
00:37:07Tell her we've
00:37:07caught a thief.
00:37:08I don't care about
00:37:09any emperor.
00:37:10This was a gift
00:37:11from my husband.
00:37:12Give it back.
00:37:13Your husband?
00:37:15What, do you dream
00:37:16your husband
00:37:16is Augustus himself?
00:37:18You're a thief.
00:37:19Hold her down.
00:37:20Don't let her escape.
00:37:23Halt.
00:37:25All of you.
00:37:28Marta Senatus,
00:37:29it is far too filthy here.
00:37:31Perhaps you should return?
00:37:33I have taken this disguise
00:37:34to see for myself
00:37:35what kind of person
00:37:36Julia truly is.
00:37:37Remember,
00:37:38she must not know
00:37:39who I am.
00:37:42Silence!
00:37:45I leave for one moment
00:37:47and you descend
00:37:47into chaos.
00:37:55Lady Liar,
00:37:56Julia has stolen
00:37:57the emperor's ring.
00:37:58How can a thief
00:37:59be allowed in the palace?
00:38:00You must have her seized
00:38:02and cast out at once.
00:38:03Lady Liar,
00:38:04please let me explain.
00:38:05It isn't what it seems.
00:38:06The truth is...
00:38:07Enough!
00:38:07Hand over the ring!
00:38:08The ring is mine.
00:38:10I did not steal it.
00:38:11I said,
00:38:12give it to me!
00:38:21It truly is
00:38:22his majesty's ring.
00:38:26This ring really is Marcus's.
00:38:28Marcus.
00:38:29He gave her something
00:38:31so sacred.
00:38:32She is bold enough
00:38:33to steal from the emperor.
00:38:35Who knows what she'll do next.
00:38:37She should be beaten to death.
00:38:39Lady Liar,
00:38:40please listen.
00:38:41This ring was given to me
00:38:42by the person
00:38:43I hold most dear.
00:38:44It was not stolen
00:38:45and it certainly
00:38:46does not belong
00:38:47to the emperor.
00:38:48If it's proven
00:38:48that this ring
00:38:49belongs to Marcus,
00:38:50won't his identity
00:38:51be exposed?
00:38:53I shall keep
00:38:54this ring for now.
00:38:55Once the truth
00:38:56is revealed,
00:38:57it will be returned
00:38:58to you.
00:39:00Thanks.
00:39:01Listen well.
00:39:02This is official Dora.
00:39:04She will manage
00:39:05you alongside me.
00:39:06Keep to your places.
00:39:08If anyone is found
00:39:09ID or deceptive,
00:39:10you shall taste the lash.
00:39:12Yes, ma'am.
00:39:12Drawing in the palace
00:39:14is forbidden.
00:39:15Your punishment
00:39:15is latrine duty.
00:39:17You shall not eat
00:39:17until they are spotless.
00:39:19Yes, my lady.
00:39:29At least this will
00:39:30dull the stench.
00:39:31Your majesty,
00:39:33Lady Leora,
00:39:34your childhood sweetheart
00:39:35is back.
00:39:35Won't you go and see her?
00:39:37Sweetheart,
00:39:38don't use that word for us.
00:39:40I have no heart for her.
00:39:41Leave us.
00:39:42I am going to see Julia.
00:39:44Your presence will expose
00:39:45my identity sooner or later.
00:39:58They have you
00:39:59cleaning this filth?
00:40:01This is a disgrace!
00:40:02I'm going to find
00:40:03whoever did this.
00:40:04I'll make them answer
00:40:05for it right now!
00:40:11I'll make them answer
00:40:13It's fine.
00:40:14It's just a task.
00:40:16I can endure it.
00:40:18I won't stand for this.
00:40:20I'll find a way
00:40:20to get you away
00:40:21from this place
00:40:21as soon as possible.
00:40:26Tell me,
00:40:27what is the truth
00:40:27about that ring?
00:40:29Why do they insist
00:40:30it belongs to the Emperor?
00:40:31It was my father.
00:40:33He once killed
00:40:33a great bear
00:40:34with his bare hands.
00:40:35Augustus rewarded
00:40:36his courage
00:40:37by gifting him
00:40:37that ring.
00:40:38Oh,
00:40:39that explains it.
00:40:40They keep shouting
00:40:41about the Emperor
00:40:42and I feared
00:40:42you were keeping
00:40:43secrets from me.
00:40:46You there!
00:40:47Since when
00:40:48is the palace
00:40:48a place for idle gossip?
00:41:00It's official, Dora!
00:41:02Go, quickly!
00:41:04Don't let her see you
00:41:05or we'll be in trouble.
00:41:18Is the latrine finished?
00:41:20It is all finished,
00:41:22my lady.
00:41:23Then move on
00:41:24to the courtyard.
00:41:24I want it's fossiless.
00:41:26Not a single leaf
00:41:26must remain.
00:41:27Yes, my lady.
00:41:29Finally, it's done.
00:41:30My back is nearly breaking.
00:41:42What right do you have
00:41:43to throw my things?
00:41:45Newcomers sleep
00:41:46in the stables.
00:41:47That is the palace way.
00:41:48Get moving!
00:41:51Better hurry
00:41:52before the dung piles up
00:41:54and you've nowhere
00:41:54to lie down.
00:41:56It is freezing tonight.
00:41:58How can you expect
00:41:59a person to sleep
00:42:00in the stables?
00:42:07I heard that horse
00:42:08Yenna can keep you warm.
00:42:11We aren't lying.
00:42:13These are the palace rules.
00:42:14You wouldn't dare refuse,
00:42:15would you?
00:42:19Why are you targeting me?
00:42:21What have I done?
00:42:24You're a thief.
00:42:25Official Dora was merciful.
00:42:27You're lucky you're going
00:42:28to the stables
00:42:29and not the dungeon.
00:42:31I am no thief.
00:42:33Stop your malicious lies.
00:42:36Not a thief?
00:42:38Next you'll say
00:42:39the emperor himself
00:42:40gave it to you.
00:42:41Look at yourself.
00:42:43You're not fit
00:42:44to touch his shadow.
00:42:53I just need my blanket.
00:42:55I cannot survive
00:42:55the night in the stables
00:42:56without it.
00:42:58Such bold words.
00:42:59This is the palace.
00:43:00Nothing here is yours.
00:43:02Don't think your protectors
00:43:03can save you
00:43:03from our ways.
00:43:04You're not going in.
00:43:06Out of my way.
00:43:21Julia, are you all right?
00:43:23Are you hurt?
00:43:24Stop!
00:43:24You dare raise a hand
00:43:26within these walls?
00:43:27Have you grown tired
00:43:28of living?
00:43:29Commander Damon?
00:43:30What are you doing here?
00:43:32Wait, then who is he?
00:43:34Who is he?
00:43:37You have signed
00:43:38your death warrant.
00:43:39Have mercy, your majesty.
00:43:41Please, spare us.
00:43:43It wasn't intentional.
00:43:44We never meant
00:43:45for her to get hurt.
00:43:50You...
00:43:51You are Augustus?
00:43:56Is it true?
00:43:58Are you truly the emperor?
00:44:11Don't reveal
00:44:12your real identity.
00:44:18Forgive me, my lady.
00:44:19I was just passing by
00:44:20when I saw this girl
00:44:21being mistreated.
00:44:22I acted without thinking
00:44:23to help her.
00:44:24I meant no disrespect.
00:44:26Thank the gods.
00:44:27He's just a guard.
00:44:28He nearly scared me to death.
00:44:30But, Damon,
00:44:30you never leave
00:44:31the emperor's side.
00:44:32Why are you
00:44:32with this common god?
00:44:35Why are you with this common god?
00:44:37Damon.
00:44:39What is going on here?
00:44:41Who is this man?
00:44:47Oh, oh, right.
00:44:48This young guard here
00:44:49happens to look
00:44:50a bit like his majesty.
00:44:51I came to the palace
00:44:52specifically to question
00:44:53his background,
00:44:54fearing someone might
00:44:55impersonate the emperor
00:44:55and cause trouble.
00:44:56You.
00:44:57You're a new guard.
00:44:58How can you be
00:44:59so ignorant of the rules?
00:45:00Don't you know the palace
00:45:01isn't a place to wander
00:45:02in and out of?
00:45:03Apologize at once.
00:45:09I wouldn't dare
00:45:10do it again.
00:45:12It is all my fault.
00:45:14This guard was only
00:45:15worried about me,
00:45:16which is why he rushed
00:45:16in so recklessly.
00:45:18If you know you are wrong,
00:45:19then leave at once.
00:45:20Get out of my sight.
00:45:36After such a serious incident,
00:45:38official Dora
00:45:38didn't punish her at all?
00:45:39Talk about favoritism.
00:45:41And that business
00:45:41with the emperor's ring,
00:45:42it was completely
00:45:43hushed up too.
00:45:44I have no idea
00:45:45who is backing her,
00:45:46but they must be
00:45:46incredibly powerful.
00:45:49Tell me,
00:45:50if the real Augustus
00:45:51found out someone
00:45:52stole his ring
00:45:52and dared to impersonate him,
00:45:54what would he do?
00:45:54Would he order
00:45:55an immediate execution?
00:45:58Julia is a good girl.
00:46:01She is hardworking,
00:46:02steady,
00:46:03and has a pure heart.
00:46:04Mother,
00:46:04does that mean
00:46:05Julia has passed your test?
00:46:07I'm going to tell her
00:46:08the truth right now.
00:46:09I will make her
00:46:10the empress of Rome
00:46:10and never let her
00:46:11suffer another moment
00:46:12of grievement.
00:46:12My approval does not mean
00:46:14the nobles of the senate
00:46:15will accept a commoner
00:46:16as their empress.
00:46:19Next month is Lupegaria.
00:46:21Why not let Julia
00:46:22oversee the festival sacrifices?
00:46:24If she handles
00:46:24the rituals perfectly,
00:46:25it will prove
00:46:25she is the divinely chosen empress.
00:46:27It will show those nobles
00:46:28that her abilities
00:46:29far surpassed
00:46:30those of their pampered daughters.
00:46:32Very well.
00:46:32Give this ring back to her.
00:46:35Consider it my promise.
00:46:40Julia!
00:46:41Great news!
00:46:43Martyr Senius
00:46:43has decided to put you
00:46:44in charge of next month's
00:46:45Lupegaria sacrifices.
00:46:46But I don't know
00:46:48the first thing about it.
00:46:49Lupegaria is so important
00:46:50I'm afraid I'll fail.
00:46:51Don't worry.
00:46:52I have full confidence in you.
00:46:54You are more than capable.
00:46:57Besides,
00:46:57I'll be helping you
00:46:58from the shadows.
00:47:00You won't have to do it alone.
00:47:06Oh, and these are palace pastries.
00:47:08I saved them specifically for you.
00:47:15It's delicious!
00:47:16I've never tasted
00:47:17anything so wonderful.
00:47:19If you like them,
00:47:20I'll bring them to you often.
00:47:21Often?
00:47:22That might not be wise.
00:47:23I heard there are guards
00:47:24patrolling nearby constantly.
00:47:26We shouldn't meet so openly.
00:47:27What if someone sees us?
00:47:28Trust me, they won't.
00:47:30Julia, once the Lupegaria festival
00:47:31is over,
00:47:32wait for me in this courtyard.
00:47:33I have something
00:47:34very important to tell you.
00:47:37Okay.
00:47:43It has been three full days
00:47:45and yet not a single summons
00:47:47from his majesty.
00:47:49Has he completely lost
00:47:51all regard for me?
00:47:53I heard
00:47:54his majesty has been
00:47:56frequently visiting
00:47:56the servants' quarters
00:47:57to see a girl in secret.
00:47:59What?
00:47:59I am his childhood sweetheart,
00:48:02the future empress of Rome.
00:48:03Which slit dares to be so bold
00:48:05as to seduce the emperor
00:48:07right under my nose?
00:48:14My hand!
00:48:16You dare burn me!
00:48:19Forgive me, Lady Leora.
00:48:21It wasn't on purpose.
00:48:22I was just so nervous.
00:48:24Please, have mercy!
00:48:25Lady Leora is the treasurer's daughter,
00:48:27a high noble of the Senate
00:48:29and our future empress.
00:48:30Eva has truly offended someone
00:48:32she can't afford to cross.
00:48:34Lupegaria is almost here.
00:48:36With my hand like this,
00:48:37how can I stand beside
00:48:38the emperor for the ritual?
00:48:40How can I be worthy
00:48:41of being empress?
00:48:43Guards!
00:48:43Take this wretch to the Colosseum
00:48:45and feed her to the beast!
00:48:48Mercy!
00:48:48Lady Leora,
00:48:49please spare me!
00:48:50I'll never do it again!
00:48:51I can heal that burn for you.
00:49:00You?
00:49:01Who are you?
00:49:02My name is Julia.
00:49:03My father is a spice merchant,
00:49:05so I have been familiar with herbs
00:49:06since childhood.
00:49:07I know of a plant
00:49:09that can soothe burns.
00:49:10It is very effective.
00:49:12A merchant's daughter?
00:49:14My lady,
00:49:14why not try it?
00:49:16You have nothing to lose.
00:49:17If she fails to heal you,
00:49:18it won't be too late
00:49:19to punish her then.
00:49:27I have one request.
00:49:30I knew it!
00:49:31Fine.
00:49:31How many gold coins
00:49:32do you want?
00:49:33I want no gold.
00:49:35I only ask that
00:49:36if I heal your hand,
00:49:37you spare Eva.
00:49:39Playing the Morton,
00:49:40are we?
00:49:41Fine, Julia,
00:49:42I agree.
00:49:42But mark my words,
00:49:44if you fail,
00:49:45your lives are forfeit,
00:49:46both of them.
00:49:50Huh.
00:49:51Truly doesn't hurt as much,
00:49:53and the swelling
00:49:54has gone down.
00:49:56Apply this juice
00:49:57to the wound every day
00:49:58for a few days.
00:49:59The burn will heal quickly
00:50:00without leaving a scar.
00:50:03I used to bully you constantly,
00:50:05yet today you saved my life.
00:50:08I am so sorry, Julia.
00:50:10Please,
00:50:11forgive me.
00:50:12The past is in the past.
00:50:15Let's not speak of it again.
00:50:17From now on,
00:50:19we shall be like sisters
00:50:20and look out for one each other.
00:50:28What?
00:50:29Julia is that lowly servant
00:50:31who's been seducing
00:50:32his majesty?
00:50:39My lady,
00:50:39please do not be angry.
00:50:41If his majesty truly loved her,
00:50:42why would he leave her
00:50:43as a mere maid?
00:50:43She is no threat
00:50:44to your position.
00:50:45True.
00:50:46His majesty is likely
00:50:47just bored
00:50:48and finds her a novelty.
00:50:51Perhaps I judged her
00:50:52too harshly.
00:50:52My lady,
00:50:54that Julia
00:50:55is nothing but a slut
00:50:57who seduces
00:50:57every man she sees.
00:50:59She is pure evil.
00:51:03I am a maid
00:51:04in the domestic office
00:51:05with Julia
00:51:06and I know her
00:51:06better than anyone.
00:51:07Not only is she lazy,
00:51:08but she constantly
00:51:09flirts with the guards.
00:51:10Worse,
00:51:10she is a thief.
00:51:12She stole the emperor's
00:51:13own ring.
00:51:15The emperor's ring?
00:51:16You mean the wooden one?
00:51:18The one he's worn
00:51:19since childhood?
00:51:20The one meant
00:51:20for the future empress?
00:51:22Such an audacious wretch!
00:51:23Her intentions are treasonous!
00:51:25I will never let her
00:51:26get away with this!
00:51:28My lady,
00:51:28I heard that slut
00:51:29is in charge of organizing
00:51:30the Luperia sacrifices.
00:51:32I have a plan.
00:51:34You will never align
00:51:36your jewelry.
00:51:37Good.
00:51:38We'll do it.
00:51:40Julia,
00:51:42Lupergarious
00:51:42will be the day
00:51:43you die!
00:51:47I will not.
00:51:48I will not.
00:51:58Be careful.
00:51:59Whatever you do,
00:52:00don't drop it.
00:52:02Julia,
00:52:02you've done
00:52:02a magnificent job.
00:52:03The nobles are all praising
00:52:04how well the sacrifice
00:52:05was organized.
00:52:06Even Matarsenius
00:52:07looked pleased
00:52:07and couldn't stop
00:52:08complimenting you.
00:52:09That is a relief.
00:52:10I'm glad I didn't fail
00:52:11the trust Matarsenius
00:52:12placed in me.
00:52:13I heard your little guard
00:52:14is waiting for you
00:52:15in the backyard.
00:52:16He says he has
00:52:17something important
00:52:18to tell you.
00:52:19Go on.
00:52:21Sasset!
00:52:21Catch the Lupercalius
00:52:23Sasset!
00:52:23Block all exits.
00:52:24No one is allowed.
00:52:25to leave.
00:52:26What?
00:52:26What's happening?
00:52:27How could there be
00:52:28an assassin at the sacrifice?
00:52:30An assassin disguised
00:52:31as a guard
00:52:31just tried to stab
00:52:33Lady Leora,
00:52:34the treasurer's daughter.
00:52:36Lady Leora
00:52:37is the daughter
00:52:37of the treasurer
00:52:38and the companion
00:52:39of His Majesty's youth.
00:52:40She is our
00:52:41disestined empress.
00:52:43This is an act
00:52:44of high treason
00:52:45that must be investigated
00:52:46to the fullest extent.
00:52:47What are you doing?
00:52:50I am innocent.
00:52:52I truly did
00:52:53nothing wrong.
00:52:54I didn't
00:52:55conspire
00:52:55with any assassin.
00:52:57You cannot
00:52:58do this to me.
00:53:01Lady Leora,
00:53:03Julia has been
00:53:03brought before you.
00:53:09Lady Leora,
00:53:10I truly know
00:53:11nothing of this.
00:53:12You were the one
00:53:13in charge of
00:53:14organizing the sacrifice.
00:53:15An assassin
00:53:16slipped in under
00:53:17your watch.
00:53:17Do you really dare
00:53:18to say you knew
00:53:19nothing?
00:53:22How dare you
00:53:23arrange an assassination
00:53:24at the Luperalia
00:53:25festival?
00:53:26What is your motive?
00:53:27Have you been jealous
00:53:28of my position
00:53:29as future empress
00:53:30and decided to get
00:53:31rid of me?
00:53:31I truly didn't.
00:53:33Lady Leora,
00:53:34I was responsible
00:53:35for the event,
00:53:35but I swear I know
00:53:36nothing about an assassin.
00:53:37You refuse to confess?
00:53:39Don't be a fool,
00:53:41Julia.
00:53:42The whip will
00:53:43wring the truth
00:53:43out of you
00:53:44soon enough.
00:53:45Weren't you given
00:53:45full responsibility
00:53:46for the Lupastia sacrifice?
00:53:49An assassin
00:53:49infiltrated a heavily
00:53:51guarded site
00:53:52and you claim
00:53:52ignorance?
00:53:53That is gross
00:53:54negligence,
00:53:55and negligence
00:53:56is a capital
00:53:57offense.
00:53:58Indeed,
00:53:59the palace is
00:53:59guarded day
00:54:00and night.
00:54:01No ordinary person
00:54:02could simply walk in
00:54:03unless Julia
00:54:04conspired with the
00:54:05assassin and let him
00:54:06in.
00:54:07There is no other
00:54:08explanation.
00:54:09I truly know
00:54:10nothing of the
00:54:11assassin.
00:54:12Please,
00:54:12Lady Leora,
00:54:13give me some time.
00:54:13I will find the truth
00:54:14and prove my innocence.
00:54:16Give you time?
00:54:17You merely seek
00:54:18to crawl to his
00:54:19majesty and hide
00:54:20behind his favor.
00:54:21Do not think
00:54:21your transparent schemes
00:54:22escape my notice.
00:54:24His majesty?
00:54:26Still acting?
00:54:27You think I don't know?
00:54:28You are the slut
00:54:29who has been seducing
00:54:30the emperor with a face
00:54:30like that.
00:54:31No wonder you're
00:54:32so restless.
00:54:33Even if his majesty
00:54:34chose a commoner,
00:54:35it wouldn't be a
00:54:36lowly rat like you.
00:54:39I have never
00:54:40seduced the emperor.
00:54:42I've never even
00:54:43seen his face.
00:54:44How could I seduce him?
00:54:45Have you forgotten
00:54:46that I healed your burn
00:54:47just two days ago?
00:54:48How can you repay
00:54:49my mindness
00:54:50with such outrageous
00:54:51accusations?
00:54:52You dare question me?
00:54:54You arrogant wretch!
00:54:55God, seize this
00:54:56unrepentant slut!
00:54:58Look closely, Julia.
00:55:00You are standing
00:55:01before the daughter
00:55:01of the treasurer,
00:55:02the woman chosen
00:55:03by Martyr Senius
00:55:04to be emperor.
00:55:05To talk back now
00:55:05is pure suicide!
00:55:07If you are the treasurer's
00:55:09daughter and the future
00:55:09empress, you should be
00:55:10reasonable and just.
00:55:11I have never even seen
00:55:13the emperor.
00:55:14How could I seduce him?
00:55:16Besides, I am already
00:55:17married.
00:55:17I would never seek another.
00:55:21You are married?
00:55:23Who is your husband?
00:55:26His majesties?
00:55:33My lady, don't let her
00:55:34fool you.
00:55:35This ring was stolen
00:55:36by her husband.
00:55:37Her husband is just
00:55:38a minor guard in the palace.
00:55:39I saw it myself.
00:55:41They steal at night
00:55:42and flirt openly
00:55:43during the day.
00:55:44It is an absolute outrage.
00:55:46My husband is indeed
00:55:47a guard,
00:55:48but we have never been
00:55:49inappropriate in public,
00:55:50and we are certainly
00:55:51not thieves.
00:55:52As if anyone
00:55:53would believe you.
00:55:54Lady Leora,
00:55:55I bet the assassin
00:55:56who attacked you
00:55:56was none other
00:55:57than her guard husband.
00:55:58This rash on my face
00:55:59has lasted for days.
00:56:01The court physicians
00:56:02have prescribed
00:56:02so many ointments,
00:56:04but none of them
00:56:04seem to work.
00:56:05Matter Sinatus,
00:56:06I heard that Julia
00:56:07healed Lady Leora's
00:56:08burn with just a handful
00:56:09of herbs last month.
00:56:11Perhaps we should
00:56:12let Julia examine you.
00:56:13I didn't realize
00:56:14Julia was so skilled.
00:56:16Go and summon her.
00:56:17Once this rash is gone,
00:56:19it will be time
00:56:19for his majesty
00:56:20to name her empress.
00:56:21Mater Sinatus!
00:56:23Terrible news!
00:56:25Lady Leora's arrested Julia
00:56:26and is about
00:56:27to have her tortured.
00:56:29This is madness.
00:56:30Quick, come with me.
00:56:32You refuse to find the truth,
00:56:35choosing instead
00:56:36to frame the innocent
00:56:37and abuse your power.
00:56:39It is your actions
00:56:40that offend the gods,
00:56:41and you will surely
00:56:43be punished.
00:56:44Guards!
00:56:45Fetch the whip!
00:56:46I will have a confession
00:56:47from her today.
00:56:48Palace law dictates
00:56:49that no noble
00:56:50has the right
00:56:50to use private torture
00:56:51except for Marta Sinus
00:56:52and the emperor.
00:56:55My lady,
00:56:57I shall go to
00:56:58Marta Sinus now
00:56:59and get an order
00:57:00to have both her
00:57:01and her guard husband
00:57:01arrested and executed
00:57:03as a warning to others.
00:57:07And who exactly
00:57:09is it you want me
00:57:09to execute?
00:57:15Release her!
00:57:21You show no respect
00:57:22for palace law
00:57:23and use illegal torture.
00:57:25Who gave you permission
00:57:26to cause such chaos
00:57:27during the Luperfaria sacrifice?
00:57:29I am the emperor's
00:57:31chosen companion,
00:57:32the future empress of Rome.
00:57:34To discipline a lowly servant
00:57:35is my prerogative.
00:57:36I will soon rule these halls.
00:57:38Who are you to stand
00:57:39in my path
00:57:40and preach to me?
00:57:41Insolence!
00:57:42Do you truly have no idea
00:57:43to whom you are speaking?
00:57:44You're just some low-born
00:57:46old official.
00:57:47If I don't teach you a lesson
00:57:48you'll never learn your place.
00:57:49Guards, seize her as well!
00:57:50I never imagined
00:57:51you would be so venerful
00:57:52and disrespectful of rank.
00:57:54I was blind
00:57:55to let someone like you
00:57:56near his majesty!
00:57:57Ha!
00:57:58You think your mate
00:57:59is Sinus?
00:58:00You're just an old woman
00:58:01too ashamed
00:58:01to show her face.
00:58:03You must have a death wish.
00:58:06Let's see who dares.
00:58:10Guards!
00:58:10Bring me my whip!
00:58:11I'm going to teach
00:58:12this arrogant old crone
00:58:14a lesson she'll never forget.
00:58:16Lady Leora, you cannot.
00:58:17Palace law forbids
00:58:18the private whipping
00:58:18of court officials.
00:58:19If His Majesty
00:58:20or Martyr Senaris
00:58:21finds out
00:58:21they will be furious.
00:58:22Please, have mercy.
00:58:24Get away from me,
00:58:24you slut!
00:58:42Why isn't Julia here yet?
00:58:43The sacrifice ended
00:58:45quite a while ago.
00:58:47Could something have happened?
00:58:49Your Majesty,
00:58:50it is a disaster.
00:58:51Lady Leora has arrested Julia
00:58:53and is attempting
00:58:53to torture your mother
00:58:54Matasenius.
00:58:57Damn it!
00:58:58Leora is cruel
00:58:59and arrogant.
00:58:59Something has gone wrong.
00:59:11Leora,
00:59:12you dare commit
00:59:13such violence
00:59:14and harm palace staff
00:59:15at a sacred site?
00:59:17Have you no fear
00:59:18of the gods' wrath?
00:59:21Lady Leora,
00:59:22it was I who offended you.
00:59:23It is all my fault.
00:59:24Please,
00:59:24do not involve
00:59:25official Dora.
00:59:28You certainly love
00:59:29playing the martyr.
00:59:30Since you are so eager
00:59:31to take this old
00:59:32crone's punishment,
00:59:33I will grant your wish.
00:59:34I'll make sure you learn
00:59:35the price of disobedience
00:59:36so you never meddle again.
00:59:37Enough, Leora.
00:59:38In the name of Matasenius,
00:59:39I warn you for the last time,
00:59:41do not push this too far.
00:59:42The Emperor
00:59:42will never forgive you
00:59:43for this.
00:59:44You're just a lowly
00:59:45old servant
00:59:45too afraid to show your face,
00:59:47yet you dare claim
00:59:47to be Matasenius.
00:59:49Today,
00:59:49I shall punish you
00:59:50on behalf of the Emperor.
00:59:51The assassin
00:59:52has been apprehended.
00:59:53He waits your judgment
00:59:54at the threshold.
00:59:55Bring him in at once.
00:59:57Let everyone see
00:59:58the ironclap proof
00:59:59that this slut
01:00:01conspired with an assassin.
01:00:09Julia conspired
01:00:10with this guard
01:00:11to breach palace security
01:00:12and arrange
01:00:13an assassination
01:00:14against me.
01:00:15Guards,
01:00:16execute them both
01:00:17immediately
01:00:18as an example.
01:00:24I would like to see
01:00:25who dares.
01:00:27Your Majesty,
01:00:29how could it be you?
01:00:36His Majesty,
01:00:38Augustus,
01:00:38Matasenorius.
01:00:46How is this possible?
01:00:49How could she be
01:00:50Matasenorius?
01:00:51Leora,
01:00:52I believe that
01:00:53as a daughter of nobility
01:00:54you would be wise
01:00:55and kind.
01:00:56I never expected
01:00:57such heartless cruelty.
01:00:59You insult your superiors
01:01:01and abuse the law.
01:01:03You dream of being
01:01:04Empress?
01:01:05Never.
01:01:09No.
01:01:10Please.
01:01:11Matasenorius,
01:01:12I know I was wrong.
01:01:14Please.
01:01:14Forgive me.
01:01:16Your Majesty,
01:01:17we grew up together.
01:01:18Please, please,
01:01:19do not abandon me.
01:01:21You attempted to use
01:01:22illegal torching
01:01:23without even knowing
01:01:24the truth.
01:01:25If I hadn't arrived
01:01:26in time,
01:01:27you would have committed
01:01:28a terrible crime.
01:01:29This is your own doing.
01:01:30Your Majesty,
01:01:31I didn't mean it.
01:01:33It was all Kaya.
01:01:36It was Kaya
01:01:37who gave me
01:01:38these ideas.
01:01:39Kaya,
01:01:40for spreading malicious
01:01:41rumours
01:01:41and violating
01:01:42palace law,
01:01:43you are sent to the
01:01:44Coliseum as a slave.
01:01:46Matasenorius,
01:01:47I was wrong.
01:01:48Please spare me this one.
01:01:51Your Majesty,
01:01:52I may have been wrong,
01:01:54but Julia was the
01:01:55organiser of the
01:01:56Lupegania sacrifice.
01:01:57She must be held
01:01:58responsible for the
01:01:59assassination attempt.
01:02:02If Your Majesty
01:02:03hadn't been here today,
01:02:04Lady Liorta would have
01:02:06been in terrible danger.
01:02:07Your Majesty,
01:02:09my life is of no consequence,
01:02:10but the safety of the palace
01:02:11is paramount.
01:02:13Julia must be punished.
01:02:15If assassins can enter
01:02:16the palace like this,
01:02:17who will protect us
01:02:18in the future?
01:02:19I beg you,
01:02:20punish Julia.
01:02:28If there is evidence
01:02:29that Julia is innocent,
01:02:31what should be the fate
01:02:32of those who framed her?
01:02:33Liora,
01:02:34I am asking you,
01:02:35if Julia is proven
01:02:36innocent,
01:02:37what should be your
01:02:37punishment?
01:02:38I am willing to be
01:02:39demoted to a slave
01:02:40and never set foot
01:02:41in the palace again.
01:02:42Fine.
01:02:43It is settled.
01:02:44Guards,
01:02:45bring him in.
01:02:52Your Majesty's foresight
01:02:53was undearing.
01:02:54As commanded,
01:02:55I stationed sentries
01:02:56at every exit.
01:02:57We captured the assassin
01:02:59as he fled
01:02:59and have secured
01:03:00his confession.
01:03:01Mercy,
01:03:02Your Majesty,
01:03:03it was Lady Liora's father,
01:03:04the treasurer,
01:03:05who forced me.
01:03:06He made me disguise myself
01:03:08as a guard
01:03:08and attack Lady Liora
01:03:09to frame Julia.
01:03:10He wanted to get rid of Julia
01:03:12so Liora could become
01:03:13Empress.
01:03:14I had no choice.
01:03:15Please,
01:03:15spare me.
01:03:19It's over.
01:03:21Everything is ruined.
01:03:24Do you know why
01:03:25I believe in Julia?
01:03:27Because she is my wife,
01:03:29the true Empress
01:03:30of the Roman Empire.
01:03:35Cast Liora out of the palace.
01:03:37She is barred
01:03:38from entering forever.
01:03:39Furthermore,
01:03:41arrest the treasurer
01:03:41and throw him into the dungeon
01:03:43to await his sentence.
01:03:49I hate you!
01:03:50If it weren't for you,
01:03:51all of this would be mine.
01:03:52The throne would be mine
01:03:53and the Emperor would be mine.
01:03:54You ruined everything!
01:03:55You are wrong.
01:03:56The person who brought you
01:03:57to this end
01:03:58was never me,
01:03:59it was you.
01:04:00Your own greed,
01:04:01jealousy and cruelty
01:04:02led you here.
01:04:03You have only yourself
01:04:03to blame.
01:04:08I am sorry
01:04:09for all the suffering
01:04:10you've endured.
01:04:12It doesn't matter now,
01:04:13Your Majesty.
01:04:14Do not call me
01:04:14your Majesty.
01:04:15Call me Marcus.
01:04:17Only you may call me that.
01:04:18Marcus,
01:04:19now that the guilty
01:04:20have been punished,
01:04:21all misunderstandings
01:04:22are resolved.
01:04:27From this day forth,
01:04:28I declare before the gods,
01:04:30Julia is the eternal
01:04:31and only Empress
01:04:32of the Roman Empire.
01:04:50I declare before the gods,
01:04:51I declare before the gods,
01:04:51I declare before the gods,
01:04:51I declare before the gods,
01:04:51I declare before the gods,
01:04:52I declare before the gods,
01:04:52I declare before the gods,
01:04:52I declare before the gods,
01:04:53I declare before the gods,
01:04:54I declare before the gods,
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