The Return of the Voltage Queen is an action-packed sci-fi fantasy short drama filled with superhuman abilities, betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Aurora Hale is born an S-Class heiress with extraordinary electrical powers, destined to become the legendary Voltage Queen. But the man she trusts most betrays her, locking a poisoned collar around her neck and draining her powers for seven long years while seizing everything that should have been hers.
After breaking free, Aurora returns stronger than ever. Armed with overwhelming power and determined to reclaim her destiny, she confronts the enemies who destroyed her life. As shocking conspiracies unfold and dangerous superpowered rivals emerge, the Voltage Queen proves that those who underestimated her will pay the ultimate price. The series is currently circulating as a newly released English-subtitled vertical drama on multiple streaming platforms.
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After breaking free, Aurora returns stronger than ever. Armed with overwhelming power and determined to reclaim her destiny, she confronts the enemies who destroyed her life. As shocking conspiracies unfold and dangerous superpowered rivals emerge, the Voltage Queen proves that those who underestimated her will pay the ultimate price. The series is currently circulating as a newly released English-subtitled vertical drama on multiple streaming platforms.
#TheReturnOfTheVoltageQueen #VoltageQueen #SuperpowerDrama #SciFiDrama #RevengeDrama #ShortDrama #ENGSUB #FullEpisode
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00:00:09Oh
00:00:18Dad
00:00:27julian i knew you'd come the humans started a war my whole family is gone
00:00:38yeah i know i'm the one who started it and i'm the one who had your family killed
00:00:44you're a mutant too why would you do this to us god you're stupid i'm standing on the winning
00:00:50side it's not that complicated you said you'd marry me you gave me this you said it meant
00:00:57something i followed him around like a lost puppy for years if you hadn't put on that ability
00:01:03suppressor just to impress him your electric power might have actually been able to save someone
00:01:09my ability is s class then this caller you said the blue stone would help me control my power
00:01:16that's not an energy stone it's null stone made specifically to shut abilities down
00:01:22every single day it's been draining you destroying you from the inside
00:01:28you lied to me
00:01:48s class doesn't matter when you're collared
00:01:51every time you push your power it floods your system with noxious resonates
00:01:54so from day one there was never any love there was there you're still on that every single
00:02:00day of those seven years was something i had to survive if it weren't for your father's name
00:02:08i wouldn't have given you a second look
00:02:11no
00:02:23you had this coming
00:02:35aurora
00:02:42leon
00:02:46i was too late
00:02:48i'm sorry
00:02:51i'm so sorry
00:03:06i'm sorry
00:03:19i'm sorry
00:03:21i'm sorry
00:03:22i'm sorry
00:03:33stop you're wasting your energy there's nothing left to do
00:03:39but if you're gone what's any of this even for don't you're the strongest blood ability user
00:03:48alive you have to keep going our people still need you to fight aurora i don't know how to make
00:03:58you get
00:03:59it none of it means anything without you it never did you just never saw that
00:04:10all those years dad kept bringing up leon kept mentioning the engagement leon was always just
00:04:18there quietly awkwardly there and i threw that away chasing someone who never gave a damn about me
00:04:27i wasted everything my whole life i was so blind you were right there and i couldn't see it
00:04:37and now it's too late
00:04:46leon
00:04:48before i go do one last thing for me take off this collar i don't want to die wearing it
00:04:57okay
00:05:08leon if i could do it all over again i'd choose you
00:05:13i really would
00:05:17no
00:05:21god you're stupid
00:05:25...bloods your system with noxious resonance.
00:05:27Aurora!
00:05:32I'm... I'm alive?
00:05:35No wounds.
00:05:37No collar.
00:05:43Which means...
00:05:45This is before Julian gave me the collar?
00:05:48This is...
00:05:49Seventh year practical ops class?
00:05:52I can still fix this.
00:05:53I can change everything.
00:06:02The blue stone gives basic suppression of the host's energy.
00:06:05The green stone is different.
00:06:07It actively feeds on the host's energy and releases harmful radiation.
00:06:10Long-term exposure causes irreversible damage.
00:06:13It's not an energy stone. It's null stone.
00:06:15Now, I'd like a student to come up and demonstrate.
00:06:21Aurora.
00:06:22You.
00:06:27Isn't she the worst student in the class?
00:06:30Great. Here we go again.
00:06:37Try not to fry it the second you touch it.
00:06:39I mean if she actually pulls it off for once, I'll clap. I will.
00:06:46Now, release your current.
00:06:49Now, release your current.
00:07:04You.
00:07:07She can't even float an apple.
00:07:09Like, what is she even doing up there?
00:07:12Can't hold a basic current steady?
00:07:14Yeah.
00:07:15No surprise there.
00:07:18Don't stop.
00:07:19Try again.
00:07:26Don't stop.
00:07:28What?
00:07:29Waiting for me to come fix it for you?
00:07:35You're still on that?
00:07:37Every single day of those seven years was something I had to survive.
00:07:41If it weren't for your father's name,
00:07:45I wouldn't have given you a second look.
00:07:47I wouldn't have given you a second look.
00:08:20You fucked up again! Look what you did!
00:08:24Zero control, huh? Just leaking all over the place like a busted wire!
00:08:28She shouldn't even be enrolled here.
00:08:30Half-blood trash.
00:08:34Apologize to Serena!
00:08:35Now!
00:08:40Is she trying to pick a fight?
00:08:42Julian is the strongest ability user in the whole school!
00:08:45Julian said it himself.
00:08:46Victor Hale is grooming him as successor.
00:08:48He's set to inherit the whole Hale estate.
00:08:49Aurora's just some servant's kid.
00:08:51Victor Hale's successor?
00:08:52Heir to the Hale estate?
00:08:54And I'm the servant's kid.
00:08:55Julian, you've really been out here telling people that?
00:08:58Stop making shit up!
00:08:59You heard Serena apologize to her right now!
00:09:01Julian, you're so sweet.
00:09:04You heard him.
00:09:05Apologize?
00:09:06He's basically the heir to the Hale family.
00:09:08Heir to the Hale family?
00:09:10You don't even know his last name.
00:09:12You know what? You're exhausting!
00:09:14You're not riding back with us today!
00:09:17She's different today. Something's off.
00:09:19You're not letting me ride with you?
00:09:21Julian, you've got it backwards.
00:09:23You're not riding with me.
00:09:30Where's she coming?
00:09:32No.
00:09:33No way.
00:09:36Is she serious right now?
00:09:38That's the Hale family airship!
00:09:40She just got on?
00:09:42By herself?
00:09:43Before everyone else?
00:09:44She's not even gonna wait for Julian?
00:09:46A servant's daughter just taking the wheel like she owns it?
00:09:49She should be expelled for this.
00:09:58Aurora, how come you're not waiting for Julian today?
00:10:03Julian who?
00:10:04His last name is Cross, not Hale.
00:10:06He's your son, Carl.
00:10:08Don't tell me you forgot that.
00:10:09My son is your private coach.
00:10:11The Hale family's always been generous.
00:10:13Surely you wouldn't make your coach walk all the way home?
00:10:17Everyone knows you're obsessed with my son.
00:10:20He snaps his fingers and you come running.
00:10:22Everything the Hale family has,
00:10:24it's only a matter of time before it's ours.
00:10:30Aurora!
00:10:33You're a servant's kid!
00:10:35Get out of the pilot's seat!
00:10:36Now!
00:10:37Get down!
00:10:38You think you belong up there?
00:10:40What?
00:10:40You think you own it?
00:10:42Your airship?
00:10:44That's a pretty funny misunderstanding.
00:10:47Want me to clear it up for everyone right now?
00:10:51What is she doing?
00:10:52I have to get on this airlift in front of everyone.
00:10:54I can't let anyone find out I'm just the parking guy's son.
00:11:01Look, I'm not even mad anymore.
00:11:03I'll let it go.
00:11:04Aurora,
00:11:05is this really worth it?
00:11:07I don't need you to let anything go.
00:11:10And I'd really appreciate it if you stopped following me around.
00:11:13Are you kidding me right now?
00:11:15Julian, why are you still being nice to her?
00:11:21Get down!
00:11:24That's what you get!
00:11:26She really thought she was gonna win that?
00:11:34Come on.
00:11:35She's not worth it.
00:11:40Good riddance.
00:11:41Blocking the way like she owns the place.
00:11:43Who does she think she is?
00:11:44Carl.
00:11:45Do not clear them for departure.
00:11:48Miss...
00:11:49Miss, are you quite done?
00:11:53Let's not keep Julian and Miss Vale waiting.
00:11:57I'll say this once more.
00:11:59If that airship leaves, you're not gonna like what happens next.
00:12:02You're really worked up today.
00:12:04But once Julian comes back and says the right things, you'll drop it.
00:12:07You always do.
00:12:12See that?
00:12:13That's how it's done!
00:12:14It's not even your airship.
00:12:16Stop pretending.
00:12:19Dad.
00:12:20There's a staff member here at the academy, Carl Cross.
00:12:23He just authorized the departure of our private airship without permission.
00:12:26I think we should let him go.
00:12:28Effective immediately.
00:12:30Oh, sure. Nice story.
00:12:32Who's your dad? The principal?
00:12:33Is she about to say she owns the school too?
00:12:37You really think one phone call fixes this?
00:12:41Just watch.
00:12:51What happened? You literally just left!
00:12:54The academy forced a lockdown.
00:12:57System override.
00:13:00Carl Cross.
00:13:02For unauthorized eye-shopping of private property, you're terminated.
00:13:06Effective immediately.
00:13:06No, that's not... there has to be a mistake.
00:13:10You had no authority over that airship.
00:13:12Get off me! I was doing my job!
00:13:14He actually got fired.
00:13:17One call and she just...
00:13:20I apologize that this happened on school grounds, Miss Hale.
00:13:23Your airship's access been fully restored.
00:13:28Aurora, you've actually pissed me off this time.
00:13:32Good.
00:13:33Get used to it.
00:13:38This is just the beginning.
00:13:40Bye.
00:13:42Lord Julian.
00:13:58It's all still here.
00:14:00We still have a chance to fix this.
00:14:02Please.
00:14:11Dad.
00:14:15Aurora!
00:14:18I really wasn't aware of it.
00:14:38An 질문.
00:14:40No!
00:14:41I'm sorry!
00:14:42Leon.
00:14:45Look at that. You actually used his name. Know that guy today?
00:14:49Aurora, you okay?
00:14:52I'm fine.
00:14:53Hasn't seen her fiancé in a while and she's already tearing up. Very telling.
00:14:58Dad, stop and maybe give us a little room?
00:15:03Oh, I see how it is. How it is, I'm being dismissed.
00:15:11Leon, would you want to have dinner with me tonight?
00:15:14Just us?
00:15:17I...
00:15:20Yeah, absolutely. Of course.
00:15:29You look nervous.
00:15:31Sorry, I just didn't expect you to invite me like this, out of nowhere.
00:15:36Leon Hart gets nervous? You don't even blink on the battlefield.
00:15:41You're way scarier than any battlefield.
00:15:43Oh, that came out wrong.
00:15:45No, it's fair. I wasn't exactly nice to you before.
00:15:50You're probably not used to this yet, are you?
00:15:54Well, you should get used to it.
00:15:56Because I want you around more. A lot more.
00:16:05Starting with becoming my new coach.
00:16:09Are you serious?
00:16:11I...
00:16:12Aurora, who is this?
00:16:15Why are you sitting with him?
00:16:16Oh, glad you asked.
00:16:17This is Leon Hart, my new coach.
00:16:20Strongest bloody ability user alive.
00:16:22Pretty sure you've heard of him.
00:16:23Aurora.
00:16:24New coach?
00:16:25I'm your coach.
00:16:27If you let him anywhere near your training, I'm gone.
00:16:32Of course.
00:16:33She's just using me to get to Julian.
00:16:36Then go ahead.
00:16:37I knew you'd...
00:16:38Wait, what?
00:16:39I said I already have a new coach.
00:16:42I don't need you anymore.
00:16:44You can go.
00:16:46You...
00:16:47What?
00:16:47You heard me.
00:16:49Leave.
00:16:52You heard her.
00:16:53I'm her coach now.
00:16:57Something is seriously wrong with her today.
00:16:59I need to get this back under control.
00:17:01Come on, Aurora.
00:17:02I know you're mad about me and Serena.
00:17:03But there's nothing going on.
00:17:05We're just friends.
00:17:06Sure.
00:17:11I actually came tonight to give you something.
00:17:14Open it.
00:17:20It'll help stabilize your ability long-term.
00:17:23And it's...
00:17:24I don't know.
00:17:25It means something.
00:17:26To me.
00:17:31Every single day, it's been draining you.
00:17:34Destroying you from the inside.
00:17:41Nobody else is going to deal with your ability the way I do.
00:17:43Here.
00:17:45Let me put it on.
00:17:47Don't...
00:17:50Relax.
00:17:51Back up.
00:17:52She's not interested.
00:18:07Aurora?
00:18:15Aurora, once that collar is on, you can't take it off yourself.
00:18:18That's not exactly a romantic gift.
00:18:22Leon's got a point.
00:18:23I'm not putting that on.
00:18:25Not interested in being anyone's pet.
00:18:27That's rich.
00:18:28Coming from the girl who used to follow me around all day.
00:18:30Kind of hard to take seriously.
00:18:35Not yet.
00:18:36Julian, what you owe me goes way beyond just my life.
00:18:40And I'm going to get every single piece of it back.
00:18:47You actually came back?
00:18:49A servant's daughter kicks the owner off his own airship and just walks in like nothing happened?
00:18:54Aurora, do you seriously think you belong here?
00:18:57She got the academy to lock down the whole parking lot yesterday.
00:19:00Over Julian's airship?
00:19:01That's actually insane.
00:19:04Hold on.
00:19:05Who did you just call a servant?
00:19:07You.
00:19:08Everyone here knows it.
00:19:10Julian is the heir Mr. Hale personally picked.
00:19:12You're just one of the help.
00:19:14Okay, so let's get something straight.
00:19:16The real heir to the Hale estate is...
00:19:22Yeah?
00:19:23Who?
00:19:24Chloe, shut up.
00:19:28Perfect timing.
00:19:30Why don't you go ahead and clear that up?
00:19:32Right now, in front of everyone.
00:19:34Between the two of us, who's the servant and who's the heir?
00:19:39Aurora, are we done?
00:19:42Class is starting.
00:19:43I'm not doing this right now.
00:19:44Fine.
00:19:45I'm not in a rush to blow your cover today, Julian.
00:19:48There'll be plenty of opportunities.
00:19:51I can't let people start questioning who I am.
00:19:54I need to get them back on my side.
00:19:59Actually, since everyone's here,
00:20:01I'm throwing a birthday party at the Stellar Hotel this weekend.
00:20:04You're all invited.
00:20:05The Stellar Hotel?
00:20:07That's like the most exclusive place in the whole city!
00:20:09I heard you can't even get in the door for under a few hundred thousand!
00:20:12Julian, that's insane!
00:20:14You can just casually book a place like that?
00:20:16I heard Julian actually owns the Stellar Hotel.
00:20:18Of course he does!
00:20:20That's just how he operates!
00:20:22I knew it.
00:20:24Julian only wears the latest everything.
00:20:26There's no way he's broke.
00:20:27Aurora's out here in discount clothes,
00:20:29trying to act like she runs the place.
00:20:30It's actually embarrassing.
00:20:32Julian's not usually one to make a big deal of things.
00:20:35But since we're all here,
00:20:37let's celebrate!
00:20:39Everyone's welcome.
00:20:41It's on me.
00:20:42He's covering everything?
00:20:44Seriously?
00:20:45This is why Mr. Hale picked him.
00:20:47Makes total sense.
00:20:48Last time around,
00:20:50I spent eight million on his birthday.
00:20:51Made him look incredible.
00:20:53Never got a thank you.
00:20:54Not doing that again.
00:21:01This is the place.
00:21:03I spent a fortune throwing Julian a birthday party here.
00:21:06And right when I was about to tell him how I felt,
00:21:08he kissed Serena in front of me.
00:21:11Julian,
00:21:12tonight I'm going to give you a birthday you actually won't forget.
00:21:15You seriously showed up?
00:21:17Julian hasn't looked at you in days and you're just crashing his birthday like it's nothing?
00:21:22It's a hotel.
00:21:23I can go wherever I want.
00:21:24Julian didn't even invite you!
00:21:26Are you Julian's dog or Serena's?
00:21:29Neither of them has said anything,
00:21:30so what are you barking for?
00:21:34I thought you said you weren't coming.
00:21:36Oh, right.
00:21:37It's your birthday.
00:21:38Honestly,
00:21:38almost forgot until I ran into you just now.
00:21:40What are you playing at?
00:21:41Is this about me not inviting you?
00:21:43Aurora,
00:21:44it's Julian's birthday.
00:21:46Don't start something.
00:21:47At the end of the day,
00:21:48you're just the daughter of his family's servant,
00:21:49so say that again.
00:21:51Who do you think you are?
00:21:53A servant's daughter putting her hands on her!
00:21:57You actually pushed me?
00:21:59I'll deal with you myself!
00:22:02Stop!
00:22:10What do you think you're doing?
00:22:13Enough!
00:22:15It's my birthday.
00:22:16Let's not make this a whole thing.
00:22:19Aurora,
00:22:19I'm not going to hold any of this against you.
00:22:22You said you'd come celebrate, right?
00:22:24Everyone's here.
00:22:25Don't make me look bad.
00:22:27So this party really matters to you.
00:22:29If I tank your whole rich kid reputation tonight,
00:22:32that'd hurt worse than anything else I could do,
00:22:34wouldn't it?
00:22:35All right then.
00:22:36Let's have some fun.
00:22:39Right, okay.
00:22:40It's your birthday.
00:22:41You want everyone to have a good time.
00:22:43I just remembered,
00:22:44I actually booked the best private room in the building for you.
00:22:48The Platinum Suite.
00:22:50You can go in whenever you're ready.
00:22:51You booked the Platinum Suite?
00:22:53Obviously.
00:22:54You care way too much about how things look.
00:22:56I wasn't going to let your birthday be embarrassing.
00:22:58There it is.
00:22:59Same old Aurora.
00:23:00Talks big and still ends up spending money on me.
00:23:03Some things never change.
00:23:04That's more like it.
00:23:06All right, everyone.
00:23:07Let's go.
00:23:12Okay, what are you up to?
00:23:14Think of it as my thank you for stepping in back there.
00:23:17You're about to watch something really good.
00:23:19I just need you to go along with it.
00:23:21Yeah, all right.
00:23:22I'm in.
00:23:23He's totally getting his way.
00:23:32Julian, come on.
00:23:34That bottle alone must be worth thousands.
00:23:36This room is actually unreal.
00:23:39This is what it looks like when you actually own the place.
00:23:42Order whatever you want.
00:23:43Tonight's on me.
00:23:46Julian, you're the best.
00:23:52Whatever you want, it's yours.
00:23:56Look at you, loving every second of this.
00:23:59When that bill hits the table, your face is going to be absolutely worth all of it.
00:24:02If that guy hadn't showed up out of nowhere earlier...
00:24:06Okay, but who even is he?
00:24:07He's not nobody.
00:24:08Right?
00:24:09There's something about him.
00:24:10Aurora brought some guy to make me jealous?
00:24:13Please.
00:24:14I can barely look at her as it is.
00:24:16Just so you know, this one glass probably costs more than your mom makes in a year.
00:24:20Wow, that much?
00:24:22Hope whoever's paying can actually cover it.
00:24:25Oh, please.
00:24:26Julian's got the tab.
00:24:27Have whatever's left.
00:24:29Consider it a treat for the strain.
00:24:31She's not wrong.
00:24:31I ordered more than enough.
00:24:33Help yourself.
00:24:34The guy you brought, though, he's not included.
00:24:37Oh, so I'm not paying?
00:24:38That's great.
00:24:41Mr. Cross, here's tonight's bill.
00:24:43We'd like to settle it now if you don't mind.
00:24:46Hang on.
00:24:47Isn't this Julian's hotel?
00:24:49Why is the hotel charging its owner?
00:24:55Wasn't the room already taken care of?
00:24:57Owner's orders.
00:24:58Whoever buys, pays.
00:25:00Excuse me?
00:25:01This is Julian's hotel.
00:25:03You're seriously going to charge him?
00:25:06He could have you fired right now.
00:25:08Yeah, fire him!
00:25:09Miss, someone here seems to be trying to skip out on the bill and pass themselves off as
00:25:14the owner.
00:25:15Wait, who is he talking to?
00:25:17The owner?
00:25:17Aurora?
00:25:18No way!
00:25:19This hotel is Julian's family's.
00:25:21Everyone knows that!
00:25:24Funny how that works.
00:25:26You book the fanciest room in the building, let everyone eat and drink whatever they want,
00:25:32and somehow the bill ends up in front of me?
00:25:38Aurora, come on, just cover it and we move on.
00:25:41Don't do this to me right now.
00:25:45Not really my problem, is it?
00:25:48The Stellar Hotel.
00:25:49That's your family's, right?
00:25:51It is.
00:25:52Can I borrow it tonight?
00:25:53What are you planning?
00:25:54I'm going to act like I'm spending money on Julian, but I won't actually pay.
00:25:59When he's completely out of options, he'll have to come to me.
00:26:04Okay, that's actually pretty good.
00:26:07Here's an idea.
00:26:08Everyone just splits it.
00:26:10Pull it together, see what happens.
00:26:14Wait, split it ourselves?
00:26:16Didn't Julian say he was covering everything?
00:26:18Aurora, stop messing around and just pay it.
00:26:21You want a favor?
00:26:23Then ask like you mean it.
00:26:26Get on your knees and ask me nicely.
00:26:29Maybe I'll think about it.
00:26:33Are you being serious right now?
00:26:36Julian, you're not actually going to...
00:26:40Not going to do it?
00:26:43Fine.
00:26:44Leon, let's head out.
00:26:45Wait.
00:26:47Please.
00:26:56There we go.
00:26:59Manager, I've got the bill.
00:27:03Total, $8,600,000.
00:27:08Happy birthday, Julian.
00:27:10I'll cover it this time.
00:27:11But let's get one thing straight.
00:27:14I'm not here to bank vote you and your girlfriend.
00:27:16So he actually doesn't have money.
00:27:19He's just been faking this whole time?
00:27:21One more chance.
00:27:22In front of everyone.
00:27:24Who's the owner and who's the servant?
00:27:26I'm done.
00:27:29I'm done.
00:27:30Aurora, nobody has ever made me feel like this.
00:27:34You're going to pay for tonight.
00:27:36Every single bit of it.
00:27:37Oh, Julian.
00:27:38We're just getting started.
00:27:42Keep the frequency steady.
00:27:44Don't force it with emotion.
00:27:45Use your focus to control it.
00:27:47Stop.
00:27:48That's not working.
00:27:49I'm giving it everything I've got.
00:27:50Your power's not the issue.
00:27:52Your control is.
00:27:53Okay.
00:27:53One more time.
00:27:55Miss Haley, you're finally back.
00:27:57I've brought Julian today to apologize.
00:27:59Looks like you've got something to handle.
00:28:01We can pick this up tomorrow.
00:28:02See ya.
00:28:03Bye.
00:28:06An apology, Carl?
00:28:08What exactly did he do that needs an apology?
00:28:11Miss Haley, come on.
00:28:12I heard you let him go as your coach.
00:28:13Yeah, I did.
00:28:14Every session made my ability worse, not better.
00:28:16Why would I keep him around?
00:28:17And honestly, neither of you should be coming to the Hale estate anymore.
00:28:20That goes for both of you.
00:28:21Miss Hale, I made a mistake last time.
00:28:23I know that.
00:28:23But your father and I go way back.
00:28:25You can't just cut me out like this.
00:28:26Are you done?
00:28:27Then go.
00:28:29What are you doing just standing there?
00:28:32Apologize to her.
00:28:33I'm drowning in debt and you know it.
00:28:35Just say sorry.
00:28:36Get her back on your side.
00:28:37And everything the Hale family has will eventually be ours.
00:28:40All of it.
00:28:42Carl, you've been talking this whole time.
00:28:44And your son hasn't said a word.
00:28:46I'm not feeling a whole lot of sincerity here.
00:28:50Apologize now!
00:28:52Why the hell should I?
00:28:53Because I said so!
00:29:05Okay, Carl, that's enough.
00:29:07Your stuff is already down in the basement.
00:29:08Go get it.
00:29:13Carl, don't even think about making the Hale family clean up your mess.
00:29:16Not this time.
00:29:18Aurora, you really covered Julian's whole tab last night?
00:29:22So all that money he throws around, that's been yours this whole time?
00:29:25We actually thought he was loaded.
00:29:27Go ask him.
00:29:28Not my story to tell.
00:29:31Aurora, what about me?
00:29:33I'm way easier to deal with than Julian, I promise.
00:29:36For real.
00:29:36If you could fund him, you could fund me.
00:29:44Shut up.
00:29:45All of you.
00:29:51Feeling good about yourself?
00:29:53You humiliated me in front of everyone?
00:29:55What, because I didn't pick you over Serena?
00:29:58The audacity to say that out loud.
00:30:01Incredible.
00:30:01Let me be straight with you, Aurora.
00:30:03It doesn't matter what you do.
00:30:04I'm never going to have feelings for you.
00:30:06You're stupid, fake, and you lie constantly.
00:30:10You're not even in the same league as Serena.
00:30:12Right?
00:30:13You showed up last night with some random guy,
00:30:15and now you want to act like you're the victim?
00:30:16Hang on.
00:30:18Julian's the one who couldn't pay his own bill last night.
00:30:20Yeah, so why is he making this her fault?
00:30:23She's the one who made me invite everyone in the first place.
00:30:25I didn't even want to go.
00:30:27And then she turned around and made everyone look stupid.
00:30:30Aurora, you think money gives you the right to do whatever you want to people?
00:30:33And all that stuff about supporting me?
00:30:36That was a coaching fee you already owed.
00:30:38A coaching fee?
00:30:40Really?
00:30:42Since the day you started, all you did was spend my money,
00:30:45tear me down, and drain my ability.
00:30:48Tell me one actually useful thing you ever did.
00:30:51You being bad at this has nothing to do with me.
00:30:54Your ability is weak because of what you are.
00:30:56A low-grade half-blood.
00:30:58That's not my problem.
00:31:00If you're so sure I'm a bad coach, fine.
00:31:03You've got a new one.
00:31:04Let's see what he can actually do.
00:31:06What does that mean?
00:31:07Are they seriously making a bet right now?
00:31:09Stability assessment.
00:31:11Score above 800, and I'll admit it was my fault.
00:31:16That's your idea of stakes?
00:31:18Why would anyone take that bet?
00:31:19What more do you want?
00:31:20Julian's literally putting himself on the line here.
00:31:24Fine.
00:31:25If I win, you put on a bra and a skirt,
00:31:28strap on energy restraint rings, and run 10 laps around the school.
00:31:32What more do you want?
00:31:34Julian's literally putting himself on the line here.
00:31:36Fine.
00:31:37If I win, you put on a bra and a skirt,
00:31:40strap on energy restraint rings, and run 10 laps around the school.
00:31:43And if I win?
00:31:45Same thing for me.
00:31:47Is she serious?
00:31:48She's going up against Julian on an ability assessment?
00:31:51800?
00:31:52She barely scrapes 400 on a good day.
00:31:55Sure.
00:31:56You're on.
00:31:56Last time around, I couldn't even do basic energy control.
00:31:59I wore Julian's collar and never made it anywhere near a battlefield.
00:32:12This time, I'm going to train until I'm strong enough to protect the people I love.
00:32:23Aurora.
00:32:26Dad, what are you doing here?
00:32:28Had some business at the school.
00:32:30Thought I'd take you home.
00:32:31Last time, you died right in front of me, and there was nothing I could do.
00:32:34That's never happening again.
00:32:36Okay, what's going on with you today?
00:32:38Nothing.
00:32:40All right, all right.
00:32:40Someone mess with you today?
00:32:42No.
00:32:42I've just been thinking.
00:32:44I'm done being at the bottom of the class.
00:32:46I want to actually train.
00:32:48Get my ability to where it should be.
00:32:50Yeah?
00:32:50You mean that?
00:32:55That's what I'm talking about.
00:32:56That's my girl.
00:33:04Wait, who is that?
00:33:08That's just some old guy.
00:33:11Why is he so friendly with Aurora?
00:33:14Seriously?
00:33:15I've been wondering where all her money comes from.
00:33:17Guess that answers it.
00:33:18She's got a sugar daddy.
00:33:20That explains why Julian was never into her.
00:33:27I made a bet with Julian.
00:33:29Score above 800 on the semester assessment.
00:33:31Whoever loses has to wear restraint rings.
00:33:33I'll get you there.
00:33:34And honestly, your training's already showing.
00:33:36I can feel it.
00:33:38Really?
00:33:39I figured you'd say 800 was way out of reach for someone like me.
00:33:42You're not what they say you are.
00:33:44Your ability's been held back.
00:33:46That's not the same thing as being weak.
00:33:48He's right.
00:33:49Last time, Julian chipped away at me bit by bit
00:33:51until I didn't even know what I was capable of anymore.
00:33:55Then I'm counting on you.
00:33:57Let's get to work.
00:34:04Again.
00:34:06Again.
00:34:10Again.
00:34:16Yes!
00:34:18That's it!
00:34:19Okay, we're moving to the next stage.
00:34:21God, he's actually excited about this.
00:34:23This is literally first-year stuff.
00:34:30Don't force it.
00:34:32Just guide it.
00:34:37Easy.
00:34:38Easy.
00:34:38You've got it.
00:34:43There it is!
00:34:47Take them all out.
00:34:59Okay.
00:35:01Wow.
00:35:03You did it!
00:35:05I did!
00:35:08You've got a real shot at winning that bet now.
00:35:12I couldn't have gotten here without you.
00:35:15I genuinely didn't think I could do this.
00:35:18Leon is nothing like Julia.
00:35:21He's incredible at what he does.
00:35:23And he's still this patient and kind with me.
00:35:27Julian just called me stupid and tricked me into wearing a bunch of green millstone.
00:35:33You know, I've been thinking about it.
00:35:35Why was your ability stuck so low for so long?
00:35:38It really feels like something was deliberately suppressing it.
00:35:56Finally here to grab your stuff from the basement.
00:35:59Make sure you get everything.
00:36:01Feeling pretty good about this bet, huh, Aurora?
00:36:03You really think a new training partner is going to be enough?
00:36:06You're not going to hit 800.
00:36:08You never will.
00:36:09You seem really sure about that.
00:36:11Admit it, Aurora.
00:36:12This is just another way for you to get my attention, and you know it.
00:36:15Your attention.
00:36:17Right.
00:36:17Actually, that reminds me of something.
00:36:27Take all of this with you two.
00:36:29I don't want any of it.
00:36:30I told you.
00:36:32Blue sapphire pieces are for stabilizing your ability.
00:36:35Surprise!
00:36:36I ran a restoration technique on them.
00:36:38Every single one is nudstone.
00:36:40All those times you called them stabilizers, you were actually using them to drain me and
00:36:43keep me weak.
00:36:44So I'd have no choice but to keep you around.
00:36:46Right?
00:36:47That's why her ability was stuck this whole time.
00:36:50It was you!
00:36:51Julian, that's fucked up!
00:36:55I don't know what you two are going on about.
00:36:57Take your shit and get out.
00:37:00Was that clear enough?
00:37:03Next up is the Port Coordination Test.
00:37:05The rules are simple.
00:37:06Within the time limit, help the workers move your assigned containers from the ship to the
00:37:10target zone.
00:37:11Quantity, speed, and placement stability all count towards your score.
00:37:21Now this is a test worth showing up for.
00:37:32That's insane!
00:37:34That's Chloe for you.
00:37:55What is she doing?
00:37:56She hasn't moved a single one.
00:37:59What?
00:38:00Already lost control?
00:38:01Called it.
00:38:02She's the same as always.
00:38:04Showing up to embarrass herself in front of everyone?
00:38:07Honestly, kinda sad.
00:38:14You look completely lost.
00:38:16Let me help.
00:38:25She can't pull it?
00:38:27They're totally locked in place.
00:38:45She's moving the whole group at once?
00:38:48No.
00:38:49She's going to beat me.
00:38:52I am not losing to you!
00:39:02Chloe Maser, complete.
00:39:05See that?
00:39:06Done!
00:39:07You can stop with the theatrics!
00:39:16Who said you could touch my containers?
00:39:18Idiot.
00:39:19That container is filled with liquid stellar core fuel.
00:39:23It has to be stored upright.
00:39:24You flipped it in the rush.
00:39:2530 more seconds and the whole dock goes up.
00:39:28She's right!
00:39:28The alarm was already going off!
00:39:34No.
00:39:37That can't be right.
00:39:39Aurora Hale, complete.
00:39:41Zero error.
00:39:42Zero risk.
00:39:42Hyatt grade.
00:39:45So, how'd that go for everyone?
00:39:49Aurora's score for the park coordination test is...
00:39:52Perfect!
00:39:53Who's building a grid this whole time?
00:39:55She had every single target locked from the start.
00:39:58That's not possible.
00:39:58How did she just...
00:39:59Well, isn't this what you like?
00:40:02Watching me mess up?
00:40:10Settle down.
00:40:12The combined results for all ability assessments are in.
00:40:15Third place overall, Serena Vale.
00:40:18Serena only third?
00:40:19Then who's second?
00:40:20Second place, Julian Cross.
00:40:24How?
00:40:25Julian's always first!
00:40:26I'm not finished.
00:40:28First place overall...
00:40:33Aurora Hale.
00:40:35Composite grade, A percent.
00:40:38What?
00:40:40Aurora is first?
00:40:42She actually got an A plus.
00:40:46Catch that?
00:40:48A plus.
00:40:50Top of the class.
00:40:55I won.
00:40:57Julian, a bet's a bet.
00:40:58Bra, skirt, energy restraint rings.
00:41:02Ten laps around the school.
00:41:04Aurora, don't push it!
00:41:06So you hit an A?
00:41:07Big deal!
00:41:08You just got lucky once!
00:41:09Our bet was whether I could hit an A.
00:41:11I did.
00:41:12He lost.
00:41:12He owes a penalty.
00:41:14Lord Julian, don't tell me you can't take a loss.
00:41:17Aurora, we're all classmates.
00:41:19Do you have to take it this far?
00:41:21If you feel so bad for him, feel free to take the punishment in his place.
00:41:24You...
00:41:25You know what?
00:41:26I think you cheated.
00:41:27You used to be that bad, and lately you've been cozying up to that old man.
00:41:31When did you even have time to train?
00:41:32There's no way you improved that fast!
00:41:36Teacher, Aurora's improvement is too dramatic.
00:41:38I'm requesting she be examined.
00:41:40Do you have evidence?
00:41:41If not, shut your mouth.
00:41:43Otherwise, I'll file a defamation complaint, and you know what that means.
00:41:47A dead last student like you?
00:41:49Your old scores speak for themselves!
00:41:52You are getting examined today!
00:41:54Right!
00:41:55She must have a cheat device on her!
00:41:58Search her!
00:41:58If she didn't cheat, what's she afraid of?
00:42:01Fine.
00:42:02You want to check me?
00:42:03Go ahead.
00:42:04But then everyone who tested in the same session gets checked too.
00:42:06Especially you, Chloe.
00:42:09Why should I be checked?
00:42:10You're the one being reported!
00:42:12Burden of proof falls on the accuser.
00:42:14You're claiming I cheated?
00:42:15Fine.
00:42:16I agree to a search.
00:42:18But if there's a search, everyone who tested in the same session gets checked.
00:42:22Otherwise, how do we know who really tampered with things?
00:42:24How is she this sharp all of a sudden?
00:42:26It's like she's a completely different person.
00:42:28She has a point.
00:42:29In the interest of fairness, Aurora and Chloe both come with me to the examination room.
00:42:34Everyone else stays here.
00:42:37Now this is going to be interesting.
00:42:40Aurora.
00:42:41Chloe.
00:42:42Step up one at a time.
00:42:47Aurora.
00:42:48Clean.
00:42:51Chloe.
00:42:52You seem nervous.
00:42:59An energy transfer device.
00:43:01That's not mine!
00:43:02I don't know how it got there!
00:43:04Oh really?
00:43:05It grew legs and crawled there on its own?
00:43:07During the test, someone used this to temporarily transfer energy to you, helping you complete the assessment.
00:43:14Isn't that right, Chloe?
00:43:15Looks like the real cheater isn't who everyone thought.
00:43:21That's an energy transfer device.
00:43:23So Aurora really did cheat.
00:43:25She'll do anything to win that bet.
00:43:28Quiet!
00:43:29Here's my ruling.
00:43:30The student who cheated was Chloe.
00:43:34What?
00:43:35It was Chloe?
00:43:36Nullified?
00:43:36Can she even graduate?
00:43:37A formal demerriage will be issued and her test scores are nullified.
00:43:42If you breathe a word about me, you're done.
00:43:46Now, does anyone else want to accuse me of cheating?
00:43:49Given that a cheat device was involved during the test, in the interest of fully settling this dispute, Aurora, are
00:43:54you willing to retest?
00:43:55Absolutely.
00:43:56And let a certain someone lose without any excuses.
00:44:00The retest will be defensive stabilization.
00:44:03Each tester protects their own core sphere.
00:44:06Fewer hits on the core within the time limit means a higher score.
00:44:10Aurora, Serena, begin.
00:44:16That's Serena for you.
00:44:18So precise.
00:44:20So elegant.
00:44:26I told you.
00:44:28She has no idea what she's doing.
00:44:30She's always been good at one thing.
00:44:32Messing up.
00:44:40I'd quit now if I were you.
00:44:47I'd quit now if I were you.
00:44:54Serena, point deducted.
00:45:01Wait!
00:45:02All the trajectories have changed!
00:45:05They're all going in circles.
00:45:07Like they're locked onto an invisible track.
00:45:23Serena, point deducted.
00:45:25Serena, point deducted.
00:45:27Serena, point deducted.
00:45:27How is this possible?
00:45:30The result of this test?
00:45:32Aurora wins.
00:45:34Her performance speaks for itself.
00:45:36No cheating involved.
00:45:40Now?
00:45:41Should we talk about our bet?
00:45:47Retest is done.
00:45:49I didn't cheat.
00:45:50Time to settle the bet.
00:45:51It's just one test.
00:45:53Do you have to be this relentless about it?
00:45:55Relentless?
00:45:56You're the ones who accused me of cheating
00:45:57and then got caught cheating yourselves.
00:45:59And now you won't pay up?
00:46:01Julian, bra and skirt, energy restraint rings,
00:46:0415 burpees in front of the whole school,
00:46:06then 10 laps around the track.
00:46:08You apologize the entire time you run.
00:46:11In your dreams!
00:46:13Aurora, enough!
00:46:14Julian is still-
00:46:15Oh, right.
00:46:16You too.
00:46:17The teacher gave you a chance to make things right,
00:46:19but left your punishment up to me.
00:46:21You're joining Julian.
00:46:23No!
00:46:26Oh, Chloe.
00:46:28Since your loyalty to Julian is so deep,
00:46:31I'll allow it.
00:46:32You can run his 10 laps for him.
00:46:3410 laps?!
00:46:35I'll die!
00:46:36Chloe, you're the one who started all of this.
00:46:38Julian got dragged into it trying to protect everyone.
00:46:41You want to make it easier on him, don't you?
00:46:42I-I-I go.
00:46:45Or I won't hesitate to expose every time I helped you cheat over the past few years.
00:46:52Don't try to use your ability.
00:46:54It'll only make it worse.
00:46:59She passed out!
00:47:00Get her to the nurse's office!
00:47:02Get her to the nurse's office!
00:47:12Happy now?
00:47:14That look suits you, actually.
00:47:22Feeling any better?
00:47:23Aurora?
00:47:24We can't let her get away with this.
00:47:27She's always running around with that older man from outside school, right?
00:47:31A young girl suddenly hang around some older guy,
00:47:34suddenly flush with money.
00:47:36We all know what that means.
00:47:39You mean?
00:47:41All we need to do is find the right public moment to put it out there.
00:47:44It'll be quite the show.
00:47:55Aurora?
00:48:17Why aren't you in the training room?
00:48:18Training's on hold tonight.
00:48:21On hold?
00:48:22Because tonight, I'm celebrating your birthday.
00:48:26How did you know?
00:48:36That's...
00:48:41Leo, isn't it?
00:48:43Beautiful...
00:48:44and perfect control.
00:48:48You can actually do this now.
00:48:51Congratulations. I mean it. Congratulations.
00:48:54This is...
00:48:55the best gift I've ever received.
00:48:59Then I need you to promise me something.
00:49:02Anything!
00:49:03Tomorrow, all our classmates are going to the beach?
00:49:07Will you come?
00:49:24Got another one!
00:49:26Aurora?
00:49:28Why is it always her?
00:49:30Don't lose your nerve.
00:49:31Win it back.
00:49:38Her ability is so unfair!
00:49:40Just a harmless little current.
00:49:42It won't hurt you.
00:49:43Feel free to use your light whip if you want.
00:49:46Again!
00:49:50Put away that useless whip!
00:49:52You can't manage your ability and play at the same time.
00:49:53You're just getting in the way.
00:49:55But Aurora can do it.
00:49:56When did she get this good?
00:49:57Ah!
00:50:10That's fast!
00:50:22You okay?
00:50:28Who is he?
00:50:30He's gorgeous!
00:50:32This scene! I can barely breathe!
00:50:37I'm fine.
00:50:40Let me handle him.
00:50:48He's unreal.
00:50:50How does Aurora know someone like him?
00:51:03How is anyone supposed to return that?
00:51:14That... easy?
00:51:25He... returned all of them?
00:51:27How is that possible?
00:51:30Julian's speed looks like child's play next to him.
00:51:42His rhythm is breaking down.
00:51:46Opening...
00:51:46On the left.
00:51:55Aurora?
00:52:08They won?
00:52:10That was brutal.
00:52:12You were incredible!
00:52:13Your reaction was fast enough too.
00:52:16Really?
00:52:21They are so in sync!
00:52:23That last move!
00:52:26Aurora, drop the act.
00:52:28Everything you have, you won it because of a man, didn't you?
00:52:34Who was that old man who picked you up at school every day?
00:52:37Did you think no one noticed?
00:52:39Shut up.
00:52:40Sir, I'm saying this for your own good.
00:52:42Don't be fooled by her.
00:52:43She's not as innocent as she looks.
00:52:44She's just a servant's daughter who's happy to let some old guy pay her way...
00:52:49You actually hit me?
00:52:52Say it again.
00:52:53Go ahead.
00:52:54You actually hit me?
00:52:56That was the light version.
00:52:58Say one more thing against Aurora, and you won't be walking home today.
00:53:03That was too far.
00:53:05We're just worried about Aurora being taken advantage of.
00:53:08We were just reminding her, as friends.
00:53:11Your idea of reminding her is spreading filthy lies about her?
00:53:14But, isn't she the one chasing you?
00:53:17The more you know about her situation, the better.
00:53:20Let me clarify.
00:53:22Aurora is not chasing me.
00:53:24I'm the one pursuing her.
00:53:26Impossible!
00:53:27Why would you want her?
00:53:29She's already been with an old-
00:53:32I mean it.
00:53:36Yes.
00:53:36You can pursue me.
00:53:38Aurora!
00:53:39Done performing?
00:53:40You were nothing but a simp.
00:53:41The whole school saw how you chased me.
00:53:43Now you lash into someone new and pretend you're above it all?
00:53:46You think I can't see through this?
00:53:48You just want to make me jealous.
00:53:50Fine. I'll give you a chance.
00:53:52Come back now and I'll consider making you my girlfriend.
00:53:55Julian, you are a joke.
00:53:58I was the one who was blind.
00:53:59I took you way too seriously now.
00:54:01You're not even worth the dog shit on the ground.
00:54:03Aurora!
00:54:04Who exactly do you think you are?
00:54:05That the world revolves around you?
00:54:07You're with Serena.
00:54:08And you're standing right next to her saying this.
00:54:11You don't even find that embarrassing?
00:54:13I feel bad for her.
00:54:15Is your forgiveness supposed to be worth something?
00:54:17Keep it for yourself.
00:54:19Fine. Very fine.
00:54:21Aurora, you'll regret this.
00:54:24Julian made a complete fool of himself today.
00:54:26Why does this moron get to be pursued by someone like Leon while I'm stuck with a broke loser like
00:54:31Julian?
00:54:33Don't be upset.
00:54:34Everything I said back there.
00:54:36I was just annoyed at Aurora for being so full of herself.
00:54:38I said it to get a reaction.
00:54:40You're the one I want to be with.
00:54:41I'm not giving her any opening.
00:54:43I know. I just feel a little beaten down.
00:54:46She has that older man protecting her.
00:54:48And now she has someone like Leon at her side.
00:54:50No matter what I do, I just can't measure up to her.
00:54:53Oh, stop.
00:54:54Someone like Aurora doesn't compare to you.
00:54:58Come on.
00:54:59We've been playing for hours.
00:55:00You must be hungry.
00:55:01Tonight, whatever you want.
00:55:02My treat.
00:55:03Really?
00:55:04Of course.
00:55:05Go ahead.
00:55:07I'll have the lobster pasta, the charcoal grilled wagyu, a dozen oysters, truffle fries, and a sea salt caramel souffle.
00:55:15Best champagne you have.
00:55:19Somebody's ordering big.
00:55:20Which rich kid is this?
00:55:32Check, please.
00:55:39Payment declined insufficient funds.
00:55:42Try again.
00:55:43Payment declined insufficient funds.
00:55:45Can't pay and you ordered all that?
00:55:47From the way he was acting, I actually thought he was somebody.
00:55:50Sir, would you like to try a different payment method?
00:55:54Dad, what happened to the money in my account?
00:55:56I needed it.
00:55:57So I moved it.
00:55:58Did you gamble it away again?
00:55:59Shut your mouth.
00:56:00You don't get to lecture me.
00:56:02By the way, you're on your own for next year's tuition.
00:56:05So he's broke.
00:56:06Showing off like that and now no one's here to bail him out.
00:56:09I see now.
00:56:10You're not a rich heir at all.
00:56:11The one with real money is Aurora.
00:56:13You're just a broke loser she's been supporting.
00:56:15Julian, I'm suddenly not hungry anymore.
00:56:18You finish up.
00:56:21Serena, let me explain.
00:56:23The money was just temporarily moved by my dad.
00:56:26I'll figure out a way to earn it back.
00:56:28I swear I won't let you down.
00:56:31Julian, a whole month of part-time work, probably pays less than one day as Aurora's private ability coach.
00:56:37Am I wrong?
00:56:37What are you saying?
00:56:39It's very simple.
00:56:40What you need to do right now is go to Aurora and ask her to hire you back as her
00:56:44coach.
00:56:46I finally got free of that woman.
00:56:47I just want to be with you now and you're telling me to go back and work for her?
00:56:50I'm thinking about you.
00:56:53What you need most right now is money.
00:56:55Coaching her pays more than any odd job you could pick up outside.
00:56:58And your dad's debt, that has to be handled first, doesn't it?
00:57:02I don't want to do this.
00:57:03What's the big deal?
00:57:04I'm just asking you to go earn money from her, not to get back together we're with her.
00:57:09You're broke.
00:57:11If you don't earn something, what exactly do I have to spend?
00:57:15All right.
00:57:16I'm just looking out for you.
00:57:18If you're too embarrassed to ask her yourself, I'll go say it for you.
00:57:22Would she even take me back at this point?
00:57:25Did you mean what you said earlier?
00:57:28Which part?
00:57:31That you're the one pursuing me?
00:57:35Yes.
00:57:36It's always been true.
00:57:40Aurora, I need to ask you something.
00:57:43What is it?
00:57:44Could you let Julian continue as your ability coach?
00:57:48Seriously?
00:57:49You interrupted my evening for this?
00:57:53Julian is really struggling right now.
00:57:55You've probably heard about his father.
00:57:56Your family has plenty of money and Julian's ability is strong.
00:57:59If you agree, I promise he'll take the coaching seriously this time.
00:58:02Do you think I'm stupid?
00:58:04The two of you are together now and you want me to pay him a salary
00:58:06and effectively support both of you?
00:58:10Aurora, I'm willing to forgive everything you've done.
00:58:12From now on, we keep it strictly professional.
00:58:15Coach and student, that's all.
00:58:18I remember someone just said he'd never forgive me.
00:58:24Aurora, if the only reason you're shutting Julian out is because of me and him,
00:58:29I can break up with him.
00:58:30Please don't.
00:58:32Then he'll turn around and say I forced you to leave him.
00:58:36I get it, Aurora.
00:58:37You're just still holding a grudge, aren't you?
00:58:39Stop pretending to know me.
00:58:41Let's talk about you, Serena.
00:58:43You liked Julian because he was the top student.
00:58:46The school's heartthrob.
00:58:47Everyone's chosen heir.
00:58:49Now that you've found out he's not rich at all.
00:58:51His dad's a gambler buried in debt.
00:58:53You've changed your mind.
00:58:54You want to turn him into a money-making tool
00:58:58so you can slowly discard him and move on to someone with better prospects.
00:59:02Right?
00:59:03Who gave you the right to say that?
00:59:05I just think Julian deserves a better future.
00:59:07Right.
00:59:08And without a better future, how could he keep spending money on you?
00:59:12Aurora, enough.
00:59:13I've always believed women should support each other.
00:59:15But you've been reading the worst possible intentions into everything I do.
00:59:19Hearing that from you is quite something.
00:59:21Isn't giving you a chance to get close to Julia a good thing?
00:59:25You love him.
00:59:26After all.
00:59:28Keep your charity.
00:59:30I don't collect garbage.
00:59:32Aurora, enough!
00:59:35Stop going after Serena!
00:59:39You got sold out and you're still counting the money for them.
00:59:41What did you say?
00:59:42Serena thinks you're broke.
00:59:43Thinks you're a burden.
00:59:44Thinks your dad is an embarrassment.
00:59:46And she's putting on this whole act of self-sacrifice while pushing you back at me.
00:59:50And you're still defending her?
00:59:51Julian, you're a complete idiot.
00:59:54Julian, don't!
00:59:56Aurora and I just have a misunderstanding.
00:59:58Julian, I have a better coach now.
01:00:00And a better boyfriend.
01:00:02Someone like you, not a consideration.
01:00:04Aurora, don't think bringing some random guy to make me jealous is gonna change anything!
01:00:09Aurora, ignore him.
01:00:11Let's go.
01:00:14Julian doesn't have much use left.
01:00:16But Leon, I need to find a way to push Aurora and Julian back together.
01:00:20That would give me a way to get close to Leon.
01:00:24Better coach.
01:00:26Better boyfriend.
01:00:28Hm?
01:00:28What, any objections?
01:00:30I think I need to earn those words.
01:00:36From here on, I'm training you to be number one in the year.
01:00:39I want you to surpass Julia and Serena in all four areas.
01:00:43Combine combat, precision control, sustained output, and environmental takeover.
01:00:47At this year's graduation ceremony, you'll stand on that stage as the student representative.
01:00:51Everyone who ever called you a failure will have to look up at you.
01:00:54In my past life, I was useless in the war.
01:00:57I died with the name of a failure, while Julian and Serena walked over my father's body.
01:01:02This time, I will make myself strong enough.
01:01:05Strong enough to defeat them both.
01:01:07Yes.
01:01:09I'm going to be number one.
01:01:11I'm going to surpass Julian and Serena.
01:01:13You will.
01:01:14One more thing.
01:01:15Stay away from Julian.
01:01:17I looked into his family background.
01:01:18His father was a former gang member.
01:01:20Alcoholic.
01:01:21Compulsive gambler.
01:01:22I know.
01:01:22I already know all of it.
01:01:24Julian.
01:01:25Carl.
01:01:26You won't get a dime out of me this time.
01:01:32You actually came back?
01:01:34You stole from me again.
01:01:37Stole?
01:01:37You're going to hold a little money against your own father?
01:01:40That was my tuition for next see my sister.
01:01:42Tuition?
01:01:43When you were living at the Hale Estate, you never once asked me for tuition money.
01:01:47When you were with Aurora, you were bringing home cash hand over win.
01:01:50You remember how we lived?
01:01:52And now, you screwed it all up.
01:01:55Shut up.
01:01:56You shut up!
01:01:57A brainless heiress like Aurora, you should have had her completely wrapped around your finger.
01:02:02And you couldn't even keep up the act.
01:02:03Look what you've done to me!
01:02:05Tomorrow, you go to Aurora and apologize.
01:02:07Get her to hire you back as her coach.
01:02:10No.
01:02:11You're going whether you want to or not.
01:02:14Otherwise, I'd beat you every day until you do.
01:02:17Carl!
01:02:17Get out here!
01:02:21Three months, Carl.
01:02:22When are you planning to pay me back?
01:02:24Zane, just give me two more days.
01:02:26I'll figure something out.
01:02:27Figure what out?
01:02:30Give him the money!
01:02:35I don't have a cent!
01:02:36No money?
01:02:38Then why did you even come back?
01:02:42Drop the act, Carl.
01:02:44Boys, beat them both.
01:02:50Stop!
01:02:52Stop!
01:02:53Stop hitting!
01:02:54You're going to kill us!
01:02:57Can't pay your debts?
01:02:58This is what you deserve.
01:02:59I have a plan!
01:03:00There's a rich iress who's crazy about my son.
01:03:02Her father is Victor Hall.
01:03:03Three million, five million, it's nothing to her.
01:03:04Is that right?
01:03:05If my son is in trouble, she'll pay.
01:03:07She always does.
01:03:08Fine.
01:03:08Tomorrow at noon.
01:03:09If I don't see three million, I kill your son.
01:03:12Miss Hale!
01:03:13Save Julian!
01:03:14He's been taken!
01:03:14The kidnappers want three million!
01:03:16Kidnappers?
01:03:17Then call the police.
01:03:18What are you coming to me for?
01:03:19We can't call the police!
01:03:20They'll kill him!
01:03:21Miss Hale, I'm begging you, please save him!
01:03:24Whether he lives or dies, what does that have to do with me?
01:03:26Miss Hale, you're just angry at him.
01:03:28When he comes back, I'll have him on his knees begging to make things right with you.
01:03:31How about that?
01:03:32No need.
01:03:32I'd be thrilled if he never came back.
01:03:34Though if he dragged himself back missing an arm or a leg, that might actually be fun.
01:03:39He's your son, not mine.
01:03:41The Hale family bullies their employees!
01:03:44You leave people to die!
01:03:45My son and I gave years of our lives to this family, and this is how you treat them?
01:03:52If you don't agree today, I'm staying here until I die!
01:03:57Fine.
01:03:57I'm not sticking around for this.
01:03:59Miss Hale, you can't be this cruel!
01:04:01Carl, what's going on?
01:04:02Mr. Hale, please!
01:04:04Julian's been taken!
01:04:05They want three million, and the young Miss won't help me!
01:04:07Three million.
01:04:08Give it to him, and send him away.
01:04:10Thank you, Mr. Hale!
01:04:12Thank you!
01:04:13I know Julian is no good.
01:04:15Take the ransom money to them yourself.
01:04:17His life is in your hands now.
01:04:19How you let off steam is entirely up to you.
01:04:21Understood.
01:04:22Dad.
01:04:26Miss, here he is!
01:04:27Oh, you knocked him out?
01:04:28Oh, we had no way of knowing he was a friend of yours.
01:04:30It just...
01:04:30No, I meant...
01:04:32You could have been a bit rougher to wake him up.
01:04:34I understand, Miss.
01:04:35Keep going!
01:04:37Stop!
01:04:38Stop!
01:04:39Stop it!
01:04:40Keep going!
01:04:43Stop!
01:04:44Please don't!
01:04:45Please don't!
01:04:46Please don't!
01:04:46Crack a little girl like me!
01:04:48How could I possibly stop any of you?
01:04:50Don't stop!
01:04:51Keep going!
01:04:52Stop!
01:04:53Please don't hit him anymore!
01:04:55He's an honor student and the heir to the HAL estate!
01:05:00Aurora...
01:05:01Help me.
01:05:02What if you cripple him?
01:05:03What if you ruin his face?
01:05:04You're so cruel!
01:05:05Really, stop!
01:05:08How do I know you're actually trying to save him and not just stall him?
01:05:11Boys!
01:05:12Wait for the money and keep hitting!
01:05:14Let's see which comes first, the cash or the funeral?
01:05:18Does it hurt?
01:05:19This doesn't even come close to one ten-thousandth of what I suffered in my past life.
01:05:28Aurora...
01:05:29You came for me?
01:05:30Of course.
01:05:32Your father came to our home begging in tears for three million.
01:05:35My father didn't want to, luckily I spoke up for you.
01:05:38Julian, now you know who actually cares about you, don't you?
01:05:41Everything before, that was all my fault.
01:05:44I swear, from now on I'll treat you right.
01:05:46Good.
01:05:47Let me get someone to take you to the hospital first.
01:05:52Aurora!
01:05:53For you.
01:05:54Your favorite, hazelnut latte.
01:05:56I went out of my way to get it.
01:05:58Your memory's as bad as ever.
01:06:00I stopped drinking that a long time ago.
01:06:02That's fine.
01:06:03I also got an ice americano with a double shot.
01:06:05Weren't you into strong coffee lately?
01:06:08Aurora...
01:06:09I made this for you myself.
01:06:14Wow!
01:06:15That's a full spread!
01:06:17That's incredible!
01:06:18Now this is something, Leon.
01:06:22Aurora, are you messing with me?!
01:06:28You do realize drinking coffee on an empty stomach is hard on Aurora's stomach, right?
01:06:35Aurora!
01:06:38What exactly is going on between you and Leon?
01:06:41Are you already together?
01:06:43Let go, you're hurting me.
01:06:44Stop acting!
01:06:45I can see it!
01:06:46Every time you look at him, your eyes are different.
01:06:48You never looked at me that way.
01:06:50Does that hurt?
01:06:52I've been there a thousand times worse.
01:06:54I gave you everything, and you stepped on me and played me for a fool.
01:07:00Aurora, what's gotten into you?
01:07:02When did I ever deceive you?
01:07:04Stop performing.
01:07:06Okay, I admit there was something between Serena and me before.
01:07:09But since I cleared the air with you, I've been serious.
01:07:13Why can't you just-
01:07:14Get off me!
01:07:16You still care about me.
01:07:18I know you do.
01:07:22Didn't you hear her say, get off?
01:07:24What does this have to do with you?
01:07:25Do you have any idea how much Aurora was in love with me?
01:07:28She's with you now just to boost her scores and make me notice-
01:07:32I was actually going to string you along a bit longer.
01:07:35Let you find out what it's like to pour your heart out to someone who treats it like garbage.
01:07:39But who the hell do you think you are speaking to Leon like that?
01:07:42Stay away from me from now on.
01:07:44Come near me one more time and I'll make you look a lot worse than today.
01:07:51Sorry, I almost failed to protect you.
01:07:54It wasn't your fault.
01:07:56I was the one who was too naive before.
01:07:57At least this time, I didn't let him get what he wanted.
01:08:02Aurora.
01:08:03Did he hurt you like this before?
01:08:05In the past?
01:08:07I once had a dream.
01:08:09In the dream, I couldn't see someone's true face no matter how hard I tried.
01:08:12I gave him everything I had.
01:08:14And in the end, he got me killed.
01:08:16That person was Julian?
01:08:17I regretted it.
01:08:18I couldn't accept it, but the dream ended.
01:08:20I woke up.
01:08:25Was I in your dream?
01:08:30Yes!
01:08:31At the very end of the dream, you appeared.
01:08:33And after that, everything was better.
01:08:36Once the graduation ceremony is over, I'll tell you the rest of the story.
01:08:40Good. I'll wait.
01:08:42Oh!
01:08:43You've been confirmed as this year's student representative for the graduation ceremony.
01:08:48After the ceremony, I have something for you.
01:08:50Thank you in advance.
01:08:52Everything I've achieved, that's all down to my coach.
01:09:05My darling girl, don't be nervous tonight.
01:09:09Dad can't wait to hear your speech.
01:09:11Don't worry, I won't disappoint you.
01:09:15Go on in.
01:09:16You took my spot as student representative, and now you think you're gonna stand on that stage and shine?
01:09:22Aurora, I will ruin you in front of the entire school.
01:09:29Tonight is our graduation ceremony and our night of honors.
01:09:33This school was established through the efforts of our mutant war hero, Victor Holt.
01:09:37Our school motto has always been one line, to let mutants and humans grow together under the same sky and
01:09:43flourish as one.
01:09:44Each of you seated here tonight has passed seven years of this school's trial.
01:09:47Now, please welcome this year's student representative to the stage for the commencement address.
01:09:54Good evening, everyone.
01:09:56I'm your student representative for tonight, and I'm proud to be standing here.
01:09:59For a long time, I was not someone others considered worthy of this school.
01:10:03But today, I want to start by saying thank you to-
01:10:06I have an accusation!
01:10:14Aurora has no right to stand here!
01:10:18She has no morals.
01:10:19She's some old man's kept woman spending his money bullying her classmates,
01:10:23and now she gets to stand on this stage as student representative?
01:10:26I'm making this accusation under my own name!
01:10:35Everyone, look at the evidence!
01:10:37Aurora and this older man, look how close they are.
01:10:40She used this disgusting relationship to get money and status she never earned.
01:10:44A disgrace like her, what right does she have to represent us?
01:10:49So it's actually true, she really is being kept by some old man.
01:10:53Aurora, your taste is something else.
01:10:56Old and bald and you still went for it?
01:10:59Old and bald.
01:11:02Sir, these students are out of line, I'll handle it immediately.
01:11:06No need.
01:11:08I'd like to see how this plays out.
01:11:13This is the man you're calling my keeper?
01:11:16The evidence is right there! Are you going to deny it?
01:11:19You're not wrong. He is someone I love.
01:11:27Though at the moment, he can only rank second among the men I love.
01:11:32You're actually admitting it?
01:11:34Aurora, you've got absolutely no shame when it comes to money!
01:11:37You actually like some old bald man?!
01:11:40I said I love him. Is there a problem with that?
01:11:43Are we not allowed to tell the truth now?
01:11:47Aurora, you have absolutely no shame!
01:11:50Every school board member is here tonight!
01:11:51You're saying this in front of the entire school!
01:11:53Do you feel no embarrassment whatsoever?!
01:11:56Someone like her should be expelled!
01:11:57Exactly! Expeller!
01:11:58Student representative, her?
01:11:59Julian, you know her better than anyone!
01:12:01Tell us, is she being kept or not?
01:12:02Right, you were her coach, you must know!
01:12:04Julian, I'm giving you one last chance.
01:12:07You tell everyone, what is the relationship between me and the man in that photo?
01:12:16The person in the photo is...
01:12:18No, if I say it, what happens to Serena?
01:12:22This photo is beyond appropriate!
01:12:24Aurora, if you apologize right now, you can still walk away with some dignity!
01:12:30Julian, you really haven't changed at all.
01:12:32Still love turning everything on its head.
01:12:35Aurora, don't change the subject.
01:12:36You're the one changing the subject, fine.
01:12:38Since you want to burn it all down in front of the whole school, I'll lay everything out.
01:12:42Julian, you drove my car, lived in my estate, spent my money buying gifts for Serena,
01:12:45impersonated a wealthy heir, and spread rumors that I was a servant's daughter.
01:12:48You've played Lord Julian for so long, did you actually start believing it?
01:12:52What?!
01:12:52Julian's money was all from Aurora? He's not Victor Hale's chosen heir?
01:12:56She's lying!
01:12:57Shut up, Chloe. See Julian for what he really is.
01:13:00He's nothing but a coach who wormed his way into the Hale estate and stole my identity to lord it
01:13:04over all of you.
01:13:08Quiet! Everyone quiet!
01:13:10Enough!
01:13:13Victor Hale? The war hero? Doesn't he never appear in public?
01:13:17I am disappointed. Since this school was founded, I have emphasized only one thing, peace.
01:13:23Peace is not words. It is not applause in an auditorium while saying, mutual prosperity.
01:13:28Peace begins with the most basic respect. Respect for other people. Respect for the truth.
01:13:32Didn't you all just spell it out clearly? Anyone with no morals? Anyone who harms fellow students? Anyone who corrupts
01:13:40this school's culture should be expelled.
01:13:43So let's follow your own rule.
01:13:44Aurora, what are you still standing there for? Go pack your things and get out of this school.
01:13:49You misunderstood.
01:13:55No way! He's...
01:13:56Does that mean?
01:13:57That's right. The man you've been calling old and bold is me. Aurora is my one and only daughter.
01:14:03Aurora is actually Victor Hale's daughter?!
01:14:06Oh my god!
01:14:07Serena and the others are finished.
01:14:09Oh my god!
01:14:14Principal, it's in your hands from here.
01:14:18The school has confirmed the following.
01:14:20All students involved in tonight's malicious rumor spreading are hereby expelled.
01:14:24Primary instigators, Serena Vale and Chloe Mercer.
01:14:27Effective immediately!
01:14:30I didn't mean to!
01:14:31No!
01:14:34This can't be happening!
01:14:37It's a shame, Julian. You're a remarkably talented young man.
01:14:40I had originally planned to recommend you to the Defense Ministry when you graduated.
01:14:44Your conduct is beneath contempt. Stay away from Aurora from now on.
01:14:48By the way, my daughter is not involved with anyone other than her fiancé, Mr. Hart.
01:14:52I heard that the position of my daughter's most loved man, you stole that from me.
01:14:58I apologize, sir.
01:14:59Don't apologize, you earned it!
01:15:02Aurora, I said I had something for you after the ceremony, but I think now is the right moment.
01:15:08Once, I was a step too late.
01:15:11That won't happen again. Aurora Hale, will you marry me?
01:15:16Leon, in my past life, if I could do it all over again, I'd choose you. I would.
01:15:22In my past life, I didn't know who truly loved me until the moment I died.
01:15:26This time, I will not miss it.
01:15:28I do.
01:15:36Future son-in-law, I'll let you pass for now. Don't you dare let my daughter suffer.
01:15:41I promise.
01:15:41A loving word, I promise.
01:15:57I swear I'll let you might go to the zoo.
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