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My Cold Revenge
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00:00:26Today, Avalon ends this.
00:00:29That dragon dies!
00:00:56Master, are you hurt?
00:01:00Where is Aldrich?
00:01:09Need a hand, Master?
00:01:14Are you going to let it kill me?
00:01:15Not a chance.
00:01:48Master, aren't you going to praise me?
00:01:52There's your praise. Now pack your things. Leave the Isle, go to the mainland.
00:01:58Why? Because I was late and a bit too pleased with my magical gift?
00:02:04Because you're ready.
00:02:07Over ten years ago, I brought you back to the Isle of Avalon. Your grandfather's death has been haunting you
00:02:13ever since. Now that you've become the best mage the world has ever seen, you should go to find the
00:02:18truth.
00:02:22Master.
00:02:25Also, this is the marriage your grandfather arranged for you. When you go back, do not forget to fulfill the
00:02:32betrothal.
00:02:32What? I have a fiancee.
00:02:39Lady Ellera Aldwyn.
00:02:48State your business.
00:02:51I'm looking for Duke Aldwyn.
00:02:53Yeah, you and every bregger in the kingdom. Scram.
00:03:01You're Aldric.
00:03:03That's me.
00:03:04I've been waiting for you. Follow me.
00:03:17Someone's cursed this place.
00:03:26After I break this engagement, I'll warn them. Consider it my compensation.
00:03:39My lady, the boy is here.
00:03:42No manners.
00:03:45You want one?
00:03:49I came to see Duke Aldwyn. Where is he?
00:03:52His lordship isn't available to just anyone.
00:03:56Whatever you have to say, you can say it to me.
00:03:58Fine. Works for me.
00:04:06So, you've come about the betrothal.
00:04:09Yep.
00:04:10House Aldwyn has stood for over a hundred years.
00:04:14In wealth and status, we are the greatest family in this town.
00:04:19Like the chair you're sitting on. It took two million gold to build. Reserved only for the head of House
00:04:26Aldwyn alone.
00:04:27Do you understand what I'm telling you?
00:04:29Your house is wealthy.
00:04:31Your house is wealthy.
00:04:32For generations, our marriages have been between equals. Different stations, different births. It only ends badly. To make it clear,
00:04:42House Aldwyn cannot marry its daughter to a penniless beggar.
00:04:45I'm here to break the engagement. But I didn't expect House Aldwyn to look down on people like this. Fine.
00:04:53Saves me the trouble of explaining.
00:04:55Here is two million in gold.
00:04:59Wow.
00:05:00Take the money. Leave my daughter. Go as far away as you can.
00:05:08Two million. Your house truly is wealthy.
00:05:11What? You want more? I'll write you a note for three million.
00:05:15Ten million.
00:05:16Boy, don't be ungrateful.
00:05:19Greed will be your ruin. You might not live to spend it.
00:05:22I don't want any of this money.
00:05:29And the marriage?
00:05:30I'm the one calling it off.
00:05:34Duke Aldwyn won't let this go. Maybe I'll have to talk to him later in person.
00:05:37My lady, should I find someone to deal with you?
00:05:43No deaths. Just teach him a lesson. Make sure he leaves the town.
00:05:50Yes, my lady.
00:05:52No deaths. Just teach him a lesson. Make sure he leaves the town.
00:05:58Yes, my lady.
00:05:59Yes, my lady.
00:06:28Grandfather, about the marriage, I meant to go to House Aldwin and cancel it, but the
00:06:34Aldwins were so arrogant, I taught them a small lesson, but no matter how this ends, I'll
00:06:43repay Duke Aldwin's kindness, I know you two are close.
00:06:46Stuart Marcus says make it clean, kill the boy, ten thousand gold each.
00:07:03Don't blame us kid, you crossed the wrong people.
00:07:08Who?
00:07:12Who?
00:07:21What the?
00:07:31Talk.
00:07:33Who sent you?
00:07:35No one.
00:07:36No one.
00:07:37You wanna go back in the water?
00:07:42It was Stuart Marcus who sent us.
00:07:44So afraid of me marrying into the family.
00:07:47Get out of here.
00:07:51Young man, mercy is a virtue.
00:07:54You did the right thing letting them go.
00:07:56Good sir, thank you for saving me.
00:07:58You could see my spell.
00:08:00Young man, you're more than meets the eye.
00:08:03And children who honor their elders are rare these days.
00:08:10Good sir, you have a shadow curse on you.
00:08:14If you don't treat it soon, it will destroy you from within.
00:08:18You know healing magic?
00:08:22You know healing magic?
00:08:24A little.
00:08:25Can you cure me?
00:08:26Sure.
00:08:27Please sit.
00:08:28I'm going to use Avalon needles to cleanse your curse.
00:08:49The shadow assassin has come for me.
00:08:52I can't protect you.
00:08:53Go!
00:08:54Good sir, focus on your healing.
00:08:56Leave this one to me.
00:08:58This is between me and Silas.
00:09:00Walk away.
00:09:02I'll let you live.
00:09:03Shut up.
00:09:04I've been wanting to see what the infamous shadow magic has become.
00:09:08You're asking for death.
00:09:19My wrens.
00:09:20They're broken.
00:09:21Who are you?
00:09:22A mage from Avalon.
00:09:24He killed a shadow assassin with one strike.
00:09:27Avalon magic lives up to its reputation.
00:09:29Good sir.
00:09:31You're cured.
00:09:34I've been wounded for nearly ten years.
00:09:37I've seen every healer in the realm.
00:09:40All of them failed.
00:09:41Then you show up.
00:09:43One treatment.
00:09:44And the pain is gone.
00:09:47This...
00:09:47This...
00:09:48Is the legendary Avalon needle art?
00:09:50Yes.
00:09:50I learned this from my master Theron.
00:09:54Your master invented these root stones.
00:09:56Lets anyone in the kingdom talk to each other, no matter how far apart.
00:10:00Take it.
00:10:01I've made a link between your rune stone and mine.
00:10:04Next time you're in trouble, just say my name into the stone.
00:10:08I'll appear.
00:10:08I've always wanted one.
00:10:11Master Theron never allowed.
00:10:13Thanks, sir.
00:10:15I'll see you around.
00:10:20You drove Aldric away, both of you!
00:10:25Father, what are you talking about?
00:10:28What's wrong?
00:10:30Ask your wife.
00:10:31Ask her what she's done.
00:10:33What happened?
00:10:35How could our daughter marry some penniless island boy?
00:10:39Father, Isolette isn't wrong.
00:10:41How could a penniless boy match our house's standing?
00:10:44You fool!
00:10:46Penniless has any family not known poverty?
00:10:52Has House Aldrin never known poverty?
00:10:56You drove Aldric away.
00:11:00You'll regret this.
00:11:02Find him.
00:11:04Find him now.
00:11:06If you don't bring Aldric back, you can forget about being heir.
00:11:18Aldric!
00:11:18Do I know you?
00:11:19It's Tessa.
00:11:20You disappeared for 12 years and that's all you have to say.
00:11:23Do I know you?
00:11:2412 years and you still hug just as hard.
00:11:26You deserved it.
00:11:27Where have you been?
00:11:28We thought you were dead.
00:11:29Remote island.
00:11:29Studying with my master.
00:11:31Studying what?
00:11:32How to be a hermit?
00:11:33Something like that.
00:11:34Oh, and Duncan, he's the steward at a tavern now.
00:11:38He's gonna lose his mind when he sees you.
00:11:40But first, you need new clothes and a haircut.
00:11:45As steward, zero tolerance.
00:11:48Zero mistakes.
00:11:49Get it fixed.
00:11:51Now.
00:11:54Duncan!
00:11:59No way.
00:12:03You grew.
00:12:10You actually grew.
00:12:12And you got presentable.
00:12:15What happened to the scrawny kid who cried when he scraped his knee?
00:12:18He grew up.
00:12:22Barely.
00:12:23Where the hell have you been?
00:12:25Remote island.
00:12:27Studying with my master.
00:12:28Studying what?
00:12:30Duncan.
00:12:31Aldric just came out of the Isled.
00:12:33We need to take care of him in town.
00:12:36Don't worry, Aldric.
00:12:37As long as I have food on my plate, you'll have some too.
00:12:43We'll be brothers for life.
00:12:45When I make it, I'll never let you go hungry.
00:12:51Thanks, Duncan.
00:12:53Don't mention it.
00:13:01Tessa!
00:13:02Lily!
00:13:03What are you doing here?
00:13:04I came here to drink with my friend from the academy.
00:13:07All elites.
00:13:08Upper class of the town.
00:13:10Oh, what a coincidence.
00:13:11I forgot you just got into the town academy.
00:13:14I should introduce you to them.
00:13:15This is Lady Ellara Aldwyn of House Aldwyn.
00:13:28Lady Ellara is so beautiful.
00:13:31Our Ellara is the most beautiful girl in town.
00:13:34Everyone knows that.
00:13:36Don't call me Lady Ellara.
00:13:37I'm one year ahead.
00:13:38Call me Sis.
00:13:39Or just Ellara.
00:13:41And if anyone gives you trouble at the academy, you tell me.
00:13:44Thank you, Sis.
00:13:48And this is Sir Godfrey, here to the Merchant Guild.
00:13:52And this is Sir Percival.
00:13:53Hello.
00:13:55And this...
00:13:57I've got no titles.
00:13:59Professional island dweller.
00:14:01So, you're just a commoner.
00:14:04Since Tessa is Lily's friend, why don't we all drink together?
00:14:09Duncan, we'll have your finest room.
00:14:13Fine with me, Ellara.
00:14:15Fine.
00:14:16Come, Tessa.
00:14:17I'll tell you about the academy.
00:14:20Go.
00:14:21Have fun.
00:14:22I'll be here with Duncan.
00:14:24I'm fine.
00:14:26You're coming too.
00:14:28Him.
00:14:29Nobles don't share air with commoners.
00:14:31Especially not one from whatever flea-bent island he calls home.
00:14:36Tessa is from my academy.
00:14:39Sir Godri's letting you come as a favour.
00:14:42Then count me out.
00:14:44If my friend isn't good enough for your table, neither am I.
00:14:47Enough.
00:14:48Either we all go or nobody goes.
00:14:50We're here to have fun, not to measure status.
00:14:53My unknown betrothed has a spine.
00:14:56Good to know.
00:14:59Fine, fine.
00:15:00More people, more fun.
00:15:09A toast.
00:15:15New friends.
00:15:17Let's take out runestones and make links with each other.
00:15:21Hey, commoner.
00:15:23You first.
00:15:27I don't know how to make a link.
00:15:32You...
00:15:33Don't know how to use a runestone?
00:15:35Never needed one.
00:15:37He just got to town.
00:15:39Leave him alone.
00:15:39It's fine.
00:15:41It's fine.
00:15:41First time for everything.
00:15:42Take out your stone.
00:15:44I'll teach you.
00:15:45Bold of you to assume he has one.
00:15:51What is that?
00:15:52A pebble?
00:15:54So small and plain.
00:15:56Did they make this specially for peasants?
00:15:58I like it.
00:15:59It was a gift.
00:16:00Here's the deal.
00:16:02You play the drums for us.
00:16:04Sing one of those yahoo tunes from your little island.
00:16:06I'll buy you the best rudestone gold can buy.
00:16:09Deal?
00:16:10Play, play!
00:16:12Stop it!
00:16:18Don't think you can take Tayna just because she's nice to you.
00:16:21Hillbilly.
00:16:22You playing or not?
00:16:24Give me back my stone.
00:16:26This junk.
00:16:27I could buy ten of these and not feel it.
00:16:36You couldn't afford to replace it.
00:16:38Friend.
00:16:40Watch your mouth.
00:16:41You're not my friend.
00:16:43You ungrateful brat!
00:16:45Sir Godfrey treats you with respect.
00:16:47And you will see blood today.
00:16:52You dare curse me.
00:16:56Lively in here.
00:17:05Pretty girl.
00:17:07What do you want?
00:17:08Can't you see this is a human's party?
00:17:10Come with me.
00:17:11You'll serve my lord.
00:17:13Big bags of gold for you.
00:17:15Who the hell are you?
00:17:18You're asking who I am.
00:17:20You heard me.
00:17:21I'm the heir of House Percival.
00:17:23Now get lost while you still can.
00:17:25Look at Sir Percival.
00:17:27Now that's a real man.
00:17:29Standing up to rude, violent orcs.
00:17:33Not like some people.
00:17:35Cowards.
00:17:36Are you going to get lost or not?
00:17:46I hate it when people point fingers at me.
00:17:56You ask who I am.
00:17:57Who am I telling me to get lost?
00:17:59Blood.
00:18:00Blood.
00:18:00That peasant was right about the blood.
00:18:02Still asking who I am.
00:18:06I won't ask.
00:18:08I won't ask.
00:18:09I won't ask.
00:18:10Sir Godfrey.
00:18:11Help me.
00:18:12Friend.
00:18:13You've barged into my room and hurt my people.
00:18:15That's not right.
00:18:16And who the hell are you?
00:18:17I am Sir Godfrey.
00:18:20My father is Lord Godfrey, head of the Merchant Guild.
00:18:23He's friends with some of the best mages in the kingdom.
00:18:26Even from Avalon.
00:18:27You don't want to start a war between two races.
00:18:30I believe.
00:18:31So, why don't you show some respect and let us have fun.
00:18:35The Merchant Guild.
00:18:37Lord Godfrey.
00:18:39Best mages in the kingdom.
00:18:41Avalon.
00:18:43Yes.
00:18:44Barely.
00:18:45I'll give you that much.
00:18:48But I'm not finished.
00:18:51Your friend.
00:18:52I can let him go.
00:18:55But this girl.
00:18:57She comes with me.
00:18:59My Lord doesn't take no for answer.
00:19:05No.
00:19:07She's not going either.
00:19:11Are you sure?
00:19:13I don't know where you're from.
00:19:14But in this room tonight, you're not taking anyone.
00:19:17Which young Lord is so important that...
00:19:27I can't even take someone away.
00:19:33Baron Rathburn.
00:19:35I didn't...
00:19:36These the ones?
00:19:37They're the ones who stopped me.
00:19:40So you're the Merchant Guild's young Lord.
00:19:43Baron Rathburn.
00:19:44If I'd known it was you...
00:19:46If you'd known it was me, what?
00:19:47You would have kissed my boots.
00:19:51Who is he?
00:19:53Baron Rathburn.
00:19:54He runs the underground world.
00:19:56Those orcs are his mercenaries.
00:19:59He hires them for the dirty work.
00:20:01So what?
00:20:02Sir Godfrey has the whole Merchant Guild.
00:20:05Shut up.
00:20:07Smart boy.
00:20:10The girl.
00:20:11She comes with me.
00:20:14Not a word, boy.
00:20:16Not one.
00:20:18No.
00:20:19You're not taking her.
00:20:22Then I'll take you instead.
00:20:24Baron Rathburn, she's...
00:20:25You speak again.
00:20:27I cut out your tongue.
00:20:33Take both women.
00:20:36Don't come closer.
00:20:38Stay back!
00:20:42Today...
00:20:44None of you are taking anyone.
00:20:49Who said that?
00:20:55Here's your chance.
00:20:57Everyone in your crew kneels.
00:20:59Apologizes to Tessa.
00:21:02Then this whole thing is over.
00:21:12You have no idea who you're talking to.
00:21:16No.
00:21:16But I know that if you don't kneel and apologize...
00:21:21That leg is mine.
00:21:22You're insane.
00:21:24Sir Godfrey couldn't handle this.
00:21:25And you think you can?
00:21:26You're going to get us all killed.
00:21:28He's right.
00:21:29Don't drag us down with you.
00:21:30Baron Rathburn...
00:21:32We don't know him.
00:21:33He's nothing to us.
00:21:35Aldric, this isn't your fight.
00:21:37I've got it.
00:21:37Please take care of Tessa for me, Lady Alara.
00:21:40You still don't know who you're talking to.
00:21:45I don't know.
00:21:46And I don't care.
00:21:47But that leg...
00:21:49It's mine.
00:21:50You're dead, little man!
00:21:52No...
00:22:01Roar!
00:22:04Your move.
00:22:11No wonder you're so cocky.
00:22:14You're a fighter.
00:22:16Aldric.
00:22:16Careful.
00:22:18Rathmeth is not a quitter.
00:22:19Here's your chance.
00:22:21Get on your knees, say you're sorry.
00:22:23Maybe, maybe I'll let you walk out.
00:22:26That's what I should be saying to you.
00:22:27You heard him. Get him!
00:22:33Stop!
00:22:40I want to know who's causing trouble in my tavern.
00:22:46Who's that?
00:22:47Lady Raven. She runs this place.
00:22:50Baron Rathbarn.
00:22:52What brings you here?
00:22:54Raven. Long time.
00:22:56Saw a girl I liked, in your place.
00:22:59Can't sleep without her.
00:23:00What do you want me to do, huh?
00:23:02That girl doesn't work for me.
00:23:04Don't make this difficult.
00:23:06Then you take her place tonight, how about that?
00:23:11And if I say no?
00:23:13Then give me your tavern.
00:23:14The shares.
00:23:16Let me run it.
00:23:17You want my little business? Fine.
00:23:19No problem.
00:23:20Really?
00:23:22But I'm not the only owner.
00:23:24Let me talk to Count Valerius.
00:23:26If he agrees, it's yours.
00:23:29Count Valerius.
00:23:30But I'm not the only owner.
00:23:32Let me talk to Count Valerius.
00:23:35If he agrees, it's yours.
00:23:37Count Valerius.
00:23:38Go ahead, lady. In this town, no one.
00:23:42Shut up!
00:23:47Raven.
00:23:48No need to bother the old man over something this small, right?
00:23:52Forget it. Matter's settled.
00:23:54Oh, thank the gods. She helped us.
00:23:56Then go.
00:23:58Slowly.
00:23:59I won't see you out.
00:24:02Let's go.
00:24:05I didn't say you could leave.
00:24:16I didn't say you could leave.
00:24:18Here's your chance.
00:24:19Everyone in your crew gets on their knees.
00:24:21Apologizes to Tessa.
00:24:23Or you lose a leg.
00:24:25Your choice.
00:24:26Raven.
00:24:27You see, I tried to play nice. This isn't on me.
00:24:30This young friend just came to town. Doesn't know how things work.
00:24:35An islander.
00:24:36An islander.
00:24:36Aldric.
00:24:37Let it go. For me.
00:24:38Do me this one favor.
00:24:40Why should I do you any favors?
00:24:42What are you doing? They have more orcs outside.
00:24:45Even Lady Raven couldn't stop them all.
00:24:46She got us out. Take Tessa and go.
00:24:48Duncan.
00:24:49You told me once.
00:24:51No matter what, you'd never let anyone hurt Tessa.
00:24:54What happened to that?
00:24:55It's not that simple.
00:24:56This is his territory.
00:24:57He knows every corner, every exit.
00:24:59We're in his backyard now.
00:25:00Sometimes you have to know when to walk away.
00:25:02I don't walk away.
00:25:03And then nothing.
00:25:05Now you understand.
00:25:07I could crush you like an ant.
00:25:09Apologize.
00:25:10Crawl through my legs, maybe.
00:25:12Maybe I'll forgive you.
00:25:14I thought he was different.
00:25:21This is my apology.
00:25:27You...
00:25:28You hit me.
00:25:32You!
00:25:34You hit me.
00:25:43My head!
00:25:45What are you waiting for?
00:25:47Kill him!
00:25:51Anyone touches him, they go through me.
00:25:54Duncan!
00:25:55He's my brother.
00:25:56I'm not leaving him.
00:26:00Come on then.
00:26:03Still the same Duncan.
00:26:06Take Tessa.
00:26:07Go.
00:26:08I'll hold them.
00:26:09No need.
00:26:09I'm not done.
00:26:13I gave you a chance.
00:26:15You didn't take it.
00:26:18You gambling den bosses.
00:26:21Why can't you ever use your heads?
00:26:25Get him...
00:26:27No!
00:26:29Get him!
00:26:32Get him!
00:26:36Now!
00:26:40I love it!
00:26:45I love it!
00:26:48I love it.
00:26:50No!
00:26:50I love it.
00:26:52I love it.
00:26:52And I love it.
00:27:04You have all this money, couldn't you afford better Laggius?
00:27:09Call everyone, all my men, now!
00:27:17Call them, all of them, I want him dead!
00:27:25Stop them, don't let them call for reinforcements.
00:27:31You're insane. Do you know how many men he has outside?
00:27:37No, but my master taught me something. When you fight, you fight to win. You don't leave pieces behind to
00:27:42come after you later.
00:27:43Get the civilians out, now!
00:27:49Please take care of Tessa, Lady Alara.
00:27:55I'm not leaving you, Aldric!
00:27:57You're leaving with me. That's how you help him.
00:28:12Who are those things?
00:28:15Rathfall's reinforcements. The whole damned crew. That kid's finished. No one walks out of that.
00:28:22Don't say that.
00:28:24Aldic won't lose.
00:28:26He's a fraud! How can you still believe in him?
00:28:29Because he's never let me down.
00:28:31Not once.
00:28:33I believe him too.
00:28:35We wait.
00:28:37Together.
00:28:40You hear me?
00:28:41My men are coming.
00:28:44You're dead!
00:28:52Shut up.
00:28:57You want him?
00:28:58You go through me.
00:29:05Kill him!
00:29:33Tell Count Valerius there's a master mage here.
00:29:37Yes, Lady Raven.
00:29:38Is that all of them?
00:29:39No!
00:29:42I was hoping for a challenge.
00:29:45That was incredible!
00:29:47You have to teach me!
00:29:49It's just magic.
00:29:50Teach me, please!
00:30:01Master Corvus, destroy him!
00:30:07Who's the old man?
00:30:10You don't know who I am?
00:30:15He's the Storm Fist.
00:30:17The legendary...
00:30:18Keep a low profile.
00:30:21Storm Fist.
00:30:23More like Storm Hair.
00:30:24That's...
00:30:25a lot of hair.
00:30:28Young man.
00:30:28You don't know what you're getting into.
00:30:36Don't blame me if I hit too hard.
00:30:42Oh, here we go.
00:30:45Oh, here we go.
00:30:50I wasn't ready.
00:30:52That's a sneak attack.
00:30:53No honor.
00:30:54Sorry.
00:30:55I didn't know you weren't ready.
00:30:57Try again.
00:31:14Yeah!
00:31:16Yeah!
00:31:17Yeah!
00:31:28That's...
00:31:29That's impossible.
00:31:31He broke through my mage armor.
00:31:35Uh...
00:31:41Stop, please!
00:31:42I surrender.
00:31:43I give up!
00:31:44Ha, ha, ha, ha!
00:31:45Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!
00:31:48Ah! Ah! Ah!
00:31:51You win.
00:31:54Your turn.
00:32:05Count Valerius is here.
00:32:21Count Valerius. He's the real owner of this place.
00:32:24Who's that next to him?
00:32:26Master Sylvanius. Master of the Open Hand.
00:32:29Strongest fighter in the town. He's never lost.
00:32:32Will Aldric be okay?
00:32:33Him?
00:32:34He couldn't even handle Rathbid's orcs.
00:32:36Now Valerius is here. Aldric's not walking out of there.
00:32:42Brought this on himself.
00:32:44Godris. Go in there. Talk to him. Beg if you have to.
00:32:47Me, Alara, my own father couldn't get Valerius to budge.
00:32:51Unless... your grandfather came.
00:32:53He won't come. Then I'll go myself.
00:32:55He's a nobody. You'd risk making an enemy of Count Valerius for him?
00:32:58He's more of a man than you'll ever be. I'm coming too.
00:33:03Aldric. Let's see if you can get out of this one.
00:33:11You two. You trash my place. And you think you can just walk out.
00:33:18Count Valerius. It's complicated.
00:33:20Nothing complicated.
00:33:22So Rathshed's mercenaries did this.
00:33:26Rathshed disrespects me.
00:33:28He wouldn't dare.
00:33:32Is it him?
00:33:33Yes. The Stormfist.
00:33:3420, maybe 30 years of training. All of it...
00:33:37Wasted.
00:33:38Who did this?
00:33:41Him.
00:33:43So young.
00:33:45And he defeated the Stormfist.
00:33:48Impressive.
00:33:49Who trained you?
00:33:50None of your business.
00:33:53Man.
00:33:54Don't think a little training makes you invincible.
00:33:57Arrogance is a slow poison.
00:33:59It kills before the blade ever touches skin.
00:34:03Are you done?
00:34:03There's nothing else we're leaving.
00:34:05You think you can leave?
00:34:07What do you want?
00:34:08Count Valerius. He saved us.
00:34:09Can't we let this go?
00:34:11I know.
00:34:12But they trashed my place.
00:34:13Everyone knows the Crown Stag is mine.
00:34:16If I let them walk out, what does that say about me?
00:34:19What's your point?
00:34:20You and your friend.
00:34:21Work for me.
00:34:23Join my organization.
00:34:24Duncan.
00:34:25Thank the Count. He's offering you a place.
00:34:27I'll work for you.
00:34:28You saved me.
00:34:29But Aldric is my brother.
00:34:31I can't speak for him.
00:34:32The Count is powerful.
00:34:33If you just...
00:34:34No.
00:34:34I am myself.
00:34:36I don't belong to anyone.
00:34:39Is that so?
00:34:40Yes.
00:34:41Then you're not leaving.
00:34:45Last chance, boy.
00:34:47I don't need chances.
00:34:50Skill.
00:34:51I admit that.
00:34:52But Master Sylvanus is a master of the open hand.
00:34:55Not just anyone can beat him.
00:34:57I don't want to hurt a child.
00:34:59Last chance.
00:35:00Join Count Valerius.
00:35:01Now.
00:35:02I'll give you a way out.
00:35:04I already said no.
00:35:05Fine.
00:35:06Then watch.
00:35:08Bring them.
00:35:13What are those for?
00:35:16Master Sylvanus will show you what real martial arts look like.
00:35:22Tiger plounce.
00:35:24Tiger pounce.
00:35:27Crushing fist.
00:35:30Crushing fist.
00:35:35You think this is a joke?
00:35:36It's a circus act.
00:35:38You should charge admission.
00:35:40You'll regret that.
00:35:48What?
00:35:49What is this?
00:35:50What have you done?
00:35:53Your hands are gone.
00:35:54Open hand.
00:35:59My turn.
00:36:06My name is Aldric.
00:36:15Count Valerius.
00:36:17I've failed you.
00:36:18We'll meet again.
00:36:20Let's go.
00:36:24Aldric is it?
00:36:25You've got skill.
00:36:27You've got skill.
00:36:28Even Sylvanus couldn't touch you.
00:36:29The young generation.
00:36:31Terrifying.
00:36:32Count Valerius.
00:36:33Let this go.
00:36:35Please.
00:36:37So.
00:36:37You still won't join me?
00:36:39No.
00:36:40Fine.
00:36:41You've got spine.
00:36:43But spine is useless when your friends ways brains are on the floor.
00:36:52Your magic might save yourself.
00:36:55But can it save him from point-blank range?
00:36:57One twitch of my man's finger and your friend's story ends.
00:37:00So let's try again.
00:37:02Join me.
00:37:02Or watch him die.
00:37:04Stop!
00:37:07Don't worry.
00:37:09I'm here.
00:37:12Count Valerius.
00:37:14You're Duke Aldwyn's granddaughter.
00:37:17Yes.
00:37:18What do you want?
00:37:19I want you to release my friends.
00:37:21Both of them?
00:37:23Both.
00:37:23Ha!
00:37:24Lady Alara comes to ask for mercy.
00:37:27How could I refuse?
00:37:28In this city, no one refuses Duke Aldwyn.
00:37:32Thank you, Count Valerius.
00:37:34But.
00:37:34I gave your house what it wanted.
00:37:37Now you give me what I want.
00:37:38What do you mean?
00:37:40Your family's new trade route.
00:37:42I want him.
00:37:43I don't handle family business.
00:37:46I can't-
00:37:46Then you can't speak for your house, can you?
00:37:48So why should I do you any favors?
00:37:52Count Valerius.
00:37:53Count Valerius.
00:37:55Release my friends.
00:37:56I'll remember this.
00:37:58I'll find a way to repay you.
00:37:59And how?
00:38:01I-
00:38:01I-
00:38:03Sorry.
00:38:04I need to take this.
00:38:13Wow, I suppose that's what they call Link.
00:38:17Hello.
00:38:18Aldric.
00:38:19It's Silas.
00:38:20Silas, what's going on?
00:38:21I learned yesterday that the Valerius family wanted to build a new castle right on top of your grandfather's grave.
00:38:31They were going to relocate him.
00:38:33And?
00:38:34Then I immediately spoke to the head of the Valerius family.
00:38:37The cemetery stays untouched.
00:38:39That's-
00:38:40That's great, thank you.
00:38:41You saved my life, kid.
00:38:43This is nothing.
00:38:44And how do you feel now? The Needles should have done their work.
00:38:47Getting better by the day.
00:38:49I'm happy for you.
00:38:50Aldric.
00:38:51Oh, one more thing.
00:39:08Aldric.
00:39:08I'll live.
00:39:09For your sake.
00:39:16Aldric.
00:39:17What are you saying?
00:39:19I'm thinking about letting him live.
00:39:22Letting him live?
00:39:23He's the one with a cross show to Duncan's temple.
00:39:25Aldric.
00:39:26Please.
00:39:26Just give him what he wants.
00:39:28Duncan can't even breathe right now.
00:39:30Aldric.
00:39:31You don't have to pretend.
00:39:32I'll talk to Lady Raven.
00:39:34Maybe she can-
00:39:35What?
00:39:36Beg me to spare the poor old man?
00:39:38Aldric.
00:39:39You've lost your mind.
00:39:41He's Valerius crazy.
00:39:42You're someone I bow to.
00:39:43And he dares point a weapon at you.
00:39:45Let me talk to him.
00:39:46Let me see who you're talking to.
00:39:48Who could possibly decide my-
00:39:52Give me the stone.
00:39:54Be my guest.
00:40:13Master Simus sends his regards.
00:40:18Of course, Lord Simus.
00:40:20It will never happen again.
00:40:22I swear it.
00:40:27I'm understanding, that's all.
00:40:29A simple misunderstanding between gentlemen.
00:40:33Put the crossbow down!
00:40:35Now!
00:40:40Lady Alara, please forgive this old fool.
00:40:43Your friends are safe.
00:40:44I give you my word.
00:40:47Thank you for coming.
00:40:49It's fine now.
00:40:51Let's go.
00:40:54Please, take your time.
00:40:56My deepest apologies to all of you.
00:41:02Who was that on the crystal?
00:41:07Who was that on the crystal?
00:41:11Master Silas.
00:41:12Master Silas?
00:41:13Which Master Silas?
00:41:14Silas Ravenweald.
00:41:16The former royal archmage.
00:41:18Practically the king's godfather before he retired.
00:41:20In this kingdom, no one refuses Silas Ravenweald.
00:41:25No one.
00:41:26That young man, he's not just some mage from an island.
00:41:31You should get closer to him.
00:41:33Much closer.
00:41:34I'll keep that in mind.
00:41:41Alara, you're incredible.
00:41:43Only you could have walked out of there.
00:41:45Hmm.
00:41:46She's an Aldwyn.
00:41:48In this town, who says no to that name?
00:41:51Tessa, are you alright?
00:41:52That was terrifying.
00:41:54Thank you, Lady Alara.
00:41:56If you hadn't...
00:41:57Two grown men, relying on a woman.
00:42:00Pathetic.
00:42:01That's enough.
00:42:03You know who the real coward is.
00:42:04Standing outside the whole time, weren't you?
00:42:06Didn't lifted a finger.
00:42:08Alara, it's late.
00:42:09Let me take you home.
00:42:11The streets aren't safe.
00:42:12No.
00:42:13I'm going home with Tessa, Duncan and Aldraff.
00:42:15I can't let you leave with commoners.
00:42:19What would your father say?
00:42:20You don't answer to my father.
00:42:23Let's go.
00:42:28Alara!
00:42:30Godfrey.
00:42:33Don't contact me again.
00:42:36Aldraff.
00:42:40You'll pay for this.
00:42:48Master.
00:42:49The plan failed.
00:42:51There's this Aldraff.
00:42:52He appeared beside Alara.
00:42:53I couldn't get to her.
00:42:54You're useless.
00:42:57What do we do?
00:42:58This man.
00:42:59He seems to know things.
00:43:01What if he discovers?
00:43:02Don't worry.
00:43:06Our magic is invisible.
00:43:08No one in this town can see my magic and break it.
00:43:12The soul-binding curse.
00:43:14Seven days.
00:43:15Then Duke Aldwyn dies.
00:43:17House Aldwyn will be ours.
00:43:19As for Alara.
00:43:21She made her choice.
00:43:23She dies too.
00:43:26Master, please.
00:43:27She's just...
00:43:37Alara, I'll say goodbye here.
00:43:39Thank you for coming back for us.
00:43:41Of course.
00:43:42That's what friends do.
00:43:44Aldric.
00:43:45Will you walk her home?
00:43:47The streets aren't safe.
00:43:48Me?
00:43:49Please.
00:43:50I don't trust anyone else with her.
00:43:53Fine.
00:44:03I'm glad you're back, man.
00:44:12Let's go.
00:44:16Why did you give Tessa to me tonight?
00:44:18Because I don't trust anyone else.
00:44:21You trust me?
00:44:23Yes.
00:44:29Who was that on the root stone?
00:44:31The one who made Valerius?
00:44:33Dropped his knees?
00:44:35A friend.
00:44:36Just a friend.
00:44:39You already knew who I was, didn't you?
00:44:42You asked me to take Tessa because you knew she'd be safe with an Aldwyn.
00:44:47You're very smart.
00:44:49So Valerius wasn't doing me a favor.
00:44:52He was doing your friend a favor.
00:44:55Which means you're not just some islander who wandered into town.
00:44:59So...
00:45:01Who are you, Aldric?
00:45:05I'm your fiancé.
00:45:07What?
00:45:11You're lying.
00:45:16I'm not.
00:45:17Hey.
00:45:18Tell me the truth.
00:45:19Something I don't know.
00:45:20Something about you.
00:45:21Alright.
00:45:23I'm...
00:45:23An islander.
00:45:25I already knew that.
00:45:26But that's a good start.
00:45:28Okay.
00:45:29Which island?
00:45:31Avalon.
00:45:32Avalon?
00:45:32Isn't that where mages produce rune stones?
00:45:35The ones every noble carries?
00:45:37And where many mages train.
00:45:39In the middle of the island, there's a mountain.
00:45:41At the top of it is where most of the kingdom's arcane energy rests.
00:45:45Arcane energy?
00:45:46Yeah.
00:45:47The source of magic.
00:45:49The reason I can do what I do.
00:45:51Oh.
00:45:52I see.
00:45:53So that's where you learned your magic.
00:45:55That's why you can beat up all those orcs like they're nothing.
00:45:58Oh.
00:45:59This is me.
00:46:02Give me your rune stone.
00:46:04What?
00:46:05Come on.
00:46:07Give it to me.
00:46:18There.
00:46:18We have a link now.
00:46:23You can talk to me anytime you like.
00:46:25Oh.
00:46:26So that's how it works.
00:46:28You could have told me earlier.
00:46:30I could have showed off to your upper-class friends.
00:46:34They mean nothing.
00:46:36All those titles, all that posturing.
00:46:38It's just noise.
00:46:51What?
00:46:52What are you smiling at?
00:46:53You thought I was going to kiss you, didn't you?
00:46:57I did not.
00:46:57Why are you standing so close?
00:46:59You don't like it?
00:47:00Fine.
00:47:01I'll leave.
00:47:02Wait.
00:47:05What now?
00:47:13Bye.
00:47:14Bye.
00:47:14Bye.
00:47:15Bye.
00:47:16Bye.
00:47:21Father.
00:47:23Mother.
00:47:24Is something wrong?
00:47:26Alara.
00:47:27You said you weren't coming home this weekend.
00:47:29The plans changed.
00:47:30You're an old woman.
00:47:32When you leave this house, you carry this house with you.
00:47:35Do you think we enjoy sending guards to shadow you everywhere?
00:47:38There are people who would hurt this family, you know that.
00:47:42Where were you tonight?
00:47:43I was with friends.
00:47:44What friends?
00:47:46Godfrey.
00:47:47Sir Godfrey.
00:47:48The merchant's son?
00:47:49That's not so bad.
00:47:50Godfrey.
00:47:51He wants to marry up.
00:47:53His house isn't worthy of ours.
00:47:54He's still wealthy.
00:47:55I'd rather her marry Godfrey than that island boy.
00:47:58Island boy?
00:47:59Aldric?
00:48:00Sis.
00:48:01You didn't know?
00:48:03Grandfather arranged a betrothal for you.
00:48:05When you were little.
00:48:07What?
00:48:12What...
00:48:13What are you smiling at?
00:48:14You thought I was going to kiss you, didn't you?
00:48:18I did not.
00:48:19Why are you standing so close?
00:48:20You don't like it?
00:48:21Fine.
00:48:22I'll leave.
00:48:24Wait.
00:48:26What now?
00:48:34Bye.
00:48:42Father.
00:48:44Mother.
00:48:45Is something wrong?
00:48:47Allara.
00:48:48You said you weren't coming home this weekend.
00:48:50The plans changed.
00:48:51You're an old wind.
00:48:53When you leave this house, you carry this house with you.
00:48:56Do you think we enjoy sending guards to shadow you everywhere?
00:48:59There are people who would hurt this family. You know that.
00:49:03Where were you tonight?
00:49:04I was with friends.
00:49:05What friends?
00:49:08Godfrey. Sir Godfrey.
00:49:09The merchant's son? That's not so bad.
00:49:12Godfrey. He wants to marry up. His house isn't worthy of ours.
00:49:16He's still wealthy. I'd rather her marry Godfrey than that island boy.
00:49:19Island boy? Aldrich?
00:49:22Sis. You didn't know?
00:49:24Grandfather arranged a betrothal for you.
00:49:27When you were little.
00:49:28What?
00:49:31You don't believe me? Ask mother.
00:49:34Your fiancé came by this morning, but mommy sent him away.
00:49:36You sent him away?
00:49:37Yes. Your grandfather was furious.
00:49:41Said the boy was someone who could help our house.
00:49:43Demanded we find him.
00:49:45Said if we didn't, your father would lose his place as heir.
00:49:48And I would be sent back to my family.
00:49:50What?
00:49:50I thought your grandfather was joking.
00:49:53Until that little mage showed up at our door.
00:49:56Mage?
00:49:57Aldrich is a mage?
00:49:59No. No.
00:50:01It can't be Aldrich.
00:50:02If he were my fiancé, he would have told me.
00:50:05Did you look into his background?
00:50:07Of course I did.
00:50:08The boy has no parents.
00:50:10Raised by his grandfather.
00:50:11They lived on scraps.
00:50:13Then the old man died, and the boy disappeared.
00:50:16I thought he was dead.
00:50:18I thought he was dead.
00:50:18So he's just a beggar?
00:50:19I thought he might be from some secret order of mages.
00:50:22Where has he been all these years?
00:50:24I don't know.
00:50:25From the way he looked yesterday.
00:50:27Ragged clothes, rough manners.
00:50:29He hasn't done well.
00:50:30He's just trying to marry into our house to save himself.
00:50:33I won't marry him.
00:50:34I'll pick my own husband.
00:50:36Quiet.
00:50:38This isn't your choice.
00:50:40If we find him, there will be a betrothal ceremony.
00:50:42Immediately.
00:50:43This is unbelievable.
00:50:44Why don't you care more about grandfather's illness?
00:50:47Instead of the status of my fiancé and your chances to inherit his states.
00:50:50Enough.
00:50:52Go to your room.
00:51:08Aldric.
00:51:10Are you asleep?
00:51:12I was.
00:51:13Now I'm not.
00:51:14If someone tried to force you to marry a stranger, what would you do?
00:51:18I'd marry her.
00:51:19But what if he's old and ugly and cruel?
00:51:23Not possible.
00:51:25Your betrothed is handsome, charming, brilliant, practically a gift from the gods.
00:51:31What luck you have.
00:51:33You're impossible.
00:51:35Hey, actually, I'm calling to ask a favour.
00:51:39Go ahead.
00:51:40I'm your fiancé.
00:51:41I'll always be there to help.
00:51:43Please stop joking, Aldric.
00:51:45My grandfather is sick.
00:51:47The healers can't help him.
00:51:49You said you know powerful people.
00:51:52Can you find someone to save him?
00:51:54No need for powerful people.
00:51:55I'll come treat your grandpa tomorrow.
00:51:58You?
00:51:59I know some healing magic.
00:52:00I might be able to help.
00:52:04Find the boy.
00:52:06This is important.
00:52:08Yes, my lord.
00:52:13Where are you going?
00:52:15Town business.
00:52:17Contracts to review.
00:52:24Well, is it done?
00:52:26Don't worry.
00:52:27He won't be seen in this town again.
00:52:29That's not enough.
00:52:31My lady.
00:52:32Tomorrow, send more men.
00:52:35Make a show of it.
00:52:37Let the old man think I'm trying.
00:52:41So he won't send me away.
00:52:45Yes, my lady.
00:52:51Lord Caelian.
00:52:54We've done everything we can.
00:52:56There must be something.
00:52:58I'm sorry.
00:53:00Prepare for the end.
00:53:09There's no other way.
00:53:12Name your price.
00:53:14Anything.
00:53:15It's not about money.
00:53:17We simply cannot cure this illness.
00:53:36This isn't an illness.
00:53:41It's...
00:53:44A curse.
00:53:49Who are you?
00:53:53Father, this is my friend.
00:53:55He's a mage.
00:53:56A mage?
00:53:58What do you know about my father's condition?
00:54:00More than your physicians.
00:54:02Someone has cast dark magic on this house.
00:54:05Your father's life is being fed to a curse.
00:54:10Dark magic.
00:54:12You expect us to believe that?
00:54:13He's not lying.
00:54:15He saved my life.
00:54:16He probably arranged the whole thing.
00:54:19Made himself look like a hero.
00:54:20Think about it.
00:54:22Your trade deals have been failing.
00:54:24Your family has been falling ill.
00:54:26Everything has been getting worse.
00:54:32How do you know that?
00:54:34Please, father.
00:54:35Let him try.
00:54:37With respect, my lord.
00:54:38This boy is talking about curses and dark magic.
00:54:41If such things could heal people,
00:54:42there would be no need for physicians.
00:54:43I'm not using magic to heal him.
00:54:46I'm using medicine.
00:54:47Where did you study?
00:54:49Which academy?
00:54:51I didn't.
00:54:52You never studied medicine.
00:54:54You have no training.
00:54:56Throw this fraud out.
00:54:58Uncle.
00:54:59He's fooling you.
00:55:00Can't you see that?
00:55:02I'll take responsibility.
00:55:04You...
00:55:05You're altering.
00:55:08This is the betrothed.
00:55:12He changed his clothes.
00:55:15Cut his hair.
00:55:17I didn't recognize him.
00:55:19You're my betrothed.
00:55:24Don't believe anything he says.
00:55:26He's after our money.
00:55:27An island boy trying to impress you.
00:55:30There's been a misunderstanding.
00:55:32I trust him.
00:55:33You're naive.
00:55:36Don't insult him.
00:55:38You took the money.
00:55:39Two million gold.
00:55:41And you still came back.
00:55:44I never took your money.
00:55:45You're lying.
00:55:46Marcus gave it to you.
00:55:47I never saw your money.
00:55:50But I did see your assassins.
00:55:55I...
00:55:55I only told Marcus to scare you.
00:55:58Not...
00:55:59Not to...
00:56:16What is she talking about?
00:56:19Assassins.
00:56:20Marcus must have acted on his own.
00:56:22I never...
00:56:23I'll pay you two million.
00:56:25Consider the matter closed.
00:56:27You want to forget it?
00:56:29I don't.
00:56:30What do you want?
00:56:31Aldrich, please.
00:56:32Just look at my grandfather.
00:56:34There's been a misunderstanding.
00:56:37I think some people in this house
00:56:39don't want him to get better.
00:56:45Guards!
00:56:47Remove this man!
00:56:48Try it.
00:56:54Father.
00:56:55Father.
00:56:58Grandfather.
00:57:00You're Thomas' boy.
00:57:02Yes.
00:57:03You said you could save me.
00:57:06I can.
00:57:08He's a fraud.
00:57:09Quiet!
00:57:12I trust him.
00:57:14Let him try.
00:57:21It's like...
00:57:22The final burst of life
00:57:24before the end.
00:57:26What are you smiling at?
00:57:28You're a fool.
00:57:31What are you talking about?
00:57:34Assassins.
00:57:35Marcus must have acted on his own.
00:57:37I will...
00:57:37I never...
00:57:38I'll pay you two million.
00:57:40Consider the matter closed.
00:57:42You want to forget it?
00:57:43I don't.
00:57:45What do you want?
00:57:46Aldrich, please.
00:57:47Just look at my grandfather.
00:57:49There's been a misunderstanding.
00:57:52I think some people in this house
00:57:54don't want him to get better.
00:58:00Guards!
00:58:01Remove this man!
00:58:03Try it.
00:58:09Father.
00:58:10Father.
00:58:13Grandfather.
00:58:15You're Thomas' boy.
00:58:17Yes.
00:58:18You said you could save me.
00:58:21I...
00:58:39Can.
00:58:41He's a fraud.
00:58:43Quiet!
00:58:46I trust him.
00:58:48Let him try.
00:58:54It's like...
00:58:55A final burst of life
00:58:57before the end.
00:58:59What are you smiling at?
00:59:02You're a fool.
00:59:04You think you can do better?
00:59:06Yes.
00:59:07With what?
00:59:09Needles.
00:59:10Needles.
00:59:11That's all.
00:59:12The finest healers in the kingdom
00:59:14couldn't save him.
00:59:15What makes you think you can?
00:59:16They couldn't.
00:59:17That doesn't mean I can't.
00:59:18Let him try.
00:59:19My father's condition can't wait.
00:59:21If he makes things worse,
00:59:22we won't be responsible.
00:59:23Fine.
00:59:24If I fail,
00:59:25I'll take the blow.
00:59:27And if I succeed...
00:59:29You won't.
00:59:30Young man.
00:59:32If you cure Duke Aldrich,
00:59:34I'll become your student.
00:59:36So will I.
00:59:37And if you cure him,
00:59:38I'll sweep the path before you.
00:59:40and welcome you into this house.
00:59:43Do it.
00:59:48His life is draining.
00:59:50This is...
00:59:51the soul-binding curse.
00:59:53What's that?
00:59:54An old spell.
00:59:55It traps the victim's soul,
00:59:57feeds on their life force.
00:59:59Within seven days,
01:00:01the victim's spirit is destroyed.
01:00:03Who would want to kill grandfather?
01:00:06You expect us to believe this.
01:00:08Believe what you want.
01:00:10Do you think he's a soul?
01:00:11Yes.
01:00:13You can't just...
01:00:13You don't want him to wake up.
01:00:17Of course I do.
01:00:19Then let me work.
01:00:23You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:24You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:30You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:32You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:35You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:36You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:36You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:37You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:38You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:39You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:40You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:40You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:42You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:43You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:44You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:45You don't want him to kill him.
01:00:51Is this, is this real?
01:00:53You're insane.
01:00:56Nothing happened.
01:00:57He's a fraud, I told you.
01:01:00You were so confident, and now?
01:01:03Arrest him!
01:01:04Wait!
01:01:08He's awake.
01:01:09Duke Alderwind is awake!
01:01:16I walked through death's door.
01:01:19And came back.
01:01:21A miracle.
01:01:23You saved me.
01:01:25Rest now, Grandfather.
01:01:29Rest.
01:01:30As you say.
01:01:34Master Eldrick.
01:01:36Your technique.
01:01:38Where did you learn it?
01:01:39I taught myself.
01:01:41Remarkable.
01:01:42Come work for me.
01:01:44I'll make you a specialist.
01:01:45Top pay.
01:01:47I have no license.
01:01:49I'll handle it.
01:01:53Master Aldrick.
01:01:55Teach me.
01:01:57Please.
01:01:58He's an honored professor.
01:01:59I don't care about titles.
01:02:01Your skill speaks for itself.
01:02:06Fine.
01:02:07I'll take you.
01:02:10But you.
01:02:12You can send yourself a banner.
01:02:15Write on it.
01:02:17I am a fool.
01:02:20Is my father cured?
01:02:22I broke the curse.
01:02:23But the caster will notice.
01:02:25And when he does, he'll try something more desperate.
01:02:29Can't we find out who's behind all this?
01:02:31The curse caster?
01:02:33There is a way.
01:02:34But first, I need to know something.
01:02:38Who in this house knows your birth chart?
01:02:40Only family.
01:02:42Caelan, Alara, and Marius.
01:02:46Lord Marius.
01:02:48Understood.
01:02:49I'll find the curse caster.
01:02:51Very soon.
01:02:52Duke Aldwin.
01:02:53May I speak with you privately?
01:02:56Leave us.
01:03:03You have questions for me?
01:03:05My grandfather.
01:03:07How did he die?
01:03:11He went to the capital.
01:03:13Before he left, he came to me.
01:03:15Told me to protect you if he didn't return.
01:03:21Your family's murder.
01:03:23Your grandfather's death.
01:03:25It's all connected.
01:03:27Years ago, House Aldwin was nearly destroyed.
01:03:31I fled to the capital alone.
01:03:33I was dying.
01:03:35Your grandfather, Thomas Kael, saved.
01:03:38House Kael was the wealthiest in the capital.
01:03:41With his protection, my enemies couldn't touch me.
01:03:45So I rebuilt my house.
01:03:47What happened to House Kael?
01:03:49Twenty years ago, it vanished.
01:03:52Overnight.
01:03:53I don't know how.
01:03:55I don't know why.
01:03:56Later, your grandfather's came to this town with you.
01:04:01He left and he was never seen again.
01:04:03I felt indebted to your grandfather.
01:04:06So I arranged the betrothal.
01:04:09And I made a will.
01:04:11When you marry Alara, half of House Aldwin's wealth will be yours.
01:04:21How did Grandfather die?
01:04:23He must have found something.
01:04:26Someone killed him for it.
01:04:28Who destroyed my family?
01:04:29I don't know.
01:04:30But they weren't mortal.
01:04:33House Kael was too powerful to fall to ordinary men.
01:04:37You come from that world.
01:04:39The world of magic.
01:04:41You know I'm telling the truth.
01:04:45What do you suggest?
01:04:46I think they offended a shadow archmast.
01:04:49And I was cursed.
01:04:51Because they discovered my connection to your grandfather.
01:04:55Marry Alara.
01:04:56Quickly.
01:04:57Before I die.
01:04:59I can't.
01:05:00Not yet.
01:05:01Why?
01:05:02I have to avenge my family first.
01:05:05We can talk about marriage later.
01:05:07Now that I know House Alden and House Kael share the same enemy.
01:05:11That's enough for now.
01:05:13Do you suspect someone?
01:05:14I'll handle it.
01:05:23Duke Aldwind.
01:05:25The potion is ready.
01:05:26You have my thanks.
01:05:31I was wrong about you.
01:05:33When you're well, my lord, I'll arrange the wedding.
01:05:36I should go.
01:05:38I'll visit every day.
01:05:48Shadow Archmaster, the curse on my father has been broken by some young mage called Aldric.
01:05:53No worries.
01:05:54I'll cast another one.
01:05:56A stronger one.
01:05:57I could see Marrya's heart race whenever I mention the traitor.
01:06:00And through this runestone link, I can see where the Shadow Archmeist is.
01:06:05Murderer of my family.
01:06:07I finally found you.
01:06:20You came.
01:06:24You knew I would.
01:06:26I hoped you would.
01:06:28You have power, Aldric, of House Kael.
01:06:32More than your father.
01:06:33More than your grandfather.
01:06:35You knew them.
01:06:37I killed them.
01:06:40House Kael was wealthy, powerful.
01:06:43But they had something I needed.
01:06:45A runestone.
01:06:46To speak with dead masters.
01:06:48To enhance my power.
01:06:50They wouldn't give it to me.
01:06:52So I took everything else.
01:06:54You murdered my family.
01:06:56I removed an obstacle.
01:06:58That runestone is in your pocket.
01:07:00Give it to me.
01:07:01Join me.
01:07:02Your power and mine, we could rule everything.
01:07:05I'd rather die than share my friend's gift with you.
01:07:08That can be arranged.
01:07:23Impressive, but not enough.
01:07:37You're strong, but you're young.
01:07:40You haven't learned to control your power.
01:07:43Last chance.
01:07:44Join me.
01:07:47No.
01:07:48My turn.
01:08:12This isn't over.
01:08:15I'll return.
01:08:17I'll return.
01:08:21For my family.
01:08:32Marius.
01:08:34You cursed me.
01:08:36You conspired with a Shadow Archmeist.
01:08:38You tried to destroy this house.
01:08:41Do you have anything to say for yourself?
01:08:47I did it for you.
01:08:49For your approval.
01:08:50For you to finally see me.
01:08:53But you never saw me.
01:08:54Only Caelan.
01:08:55The heir.
01:08:56The good son.
01:08:57I was nothing to you.
01:09:00I'm sorry, father.
01:09:03I'm so sorry.
01:09:06Under the laws of this house, the punishment for treason is death.
01:09:11But you are my son, and I cannot kill my son.
01:09:15What do you suggest?
01:09:16Exile.
01:09:17He leaves the kingdom.
01:09:18Never returns.
01:09:21If he does, he dies.
01:09:23Do you accept?
01:09:27Yes.
01:09:28Then it's done.
01:09:31Take him to the border.
01:09:33Make sure he crosses.
01:09:35And make sure he never comes back.
01:09:38The Shadow Archmeist is still out there.
01:09:41He'll come for you.
01:09:42He's already dead.
01:09:49I've lost a son today.
01:09:51You've gained a chance.
01:09:53No.
01:09:54Let's talk about your reward.
01:10:04You saved my life.
01:10:06You saved my house.
01:10:08You avenged your family.
01:10:11Name what you want.
01:10:12Anything.
01:10:15I want to earn her.
01:10:20Earn her.
01:10:21I don't want her handed to me like a prize.
01:10:23I want to prove that I'm worthy of her.
01:10:30You already have.
01:10:32Do you accept him?
01:10:37I do.
01:10:54No, no.
01:10:58If I believe that I could feel.
01:11:06If I can hurt, then I could heal.
01:11:16Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today.
01:11:25Do you, Aldric of House Kale, take this woman to be your wife?
01:11:30I do.
01:11:32Do you, Ellara of House Aldwyn, take this man to be your husband?
01:11:36I do.
01:11:37Then by the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife.
01:11:51About time!
01:11:54To the happy couple!
01:11:58Are you happy?
01:12:00I'm content, which is more than I ever expected.
01:12:09That's not an answer.
01:12:10It's the only one I have.
01:12:21It's enough.
01:12:22I'm happily the same, and I'm like heaven and I'm holding your mind.
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