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00:00:00After my best friend Isabella became addicted to gambling, she suddenly said excitedly that she wanted to take me to
00:00:05Las Vegas.
00:00:07I just hit the jackpot! Your big sis is treating you to a stay at the Golden Palm!
00:00:12But the moment our plane landed, she led me into a VIP lounge deep inside a casino.
00:00:17The truth is, I lost 50 million dollars. If I can't pay it back, they'll sell me to the cartel.
00:00:23But the boss is looking for a woman with a crescent-shaped birth back. If I find one, all my
00:00:27debts will be a clean.
00:00:30Don't you have one right here on your chest? I've seen it when we showered!
00:00:34I'm sorry, Sarah. I really don't want to die!
00:00:37For bodyguards dressed in black pinned me onto a leather sofa.
00:00:40Then my eyes suddenly landed on a yellow pencil sketch hanging on the wall.
00:00:45It was the drawing I had made for my father before I was kidnapped.
00:00:48He had treasured it like a priceless possession and said he would keep it for the rest of his life.
00:00:53Isabella, this time, you really did place the right bet.
00:00:57Too bad the winner won't be you.
00:00:58By the time I realized something was wrong and tried to leave, it was already too late.
00:01:04Sarah, that's 50 million dollars! I couldn't repay that in 10 lifetimes!
00:01:10But God hasn't abandoned me!
00:01:12He gave you that crescent birthmark on your chest so you could save me!
00:01:16I sucked in a breath.
00:01:18It felt as though fear had wrapped around my throat, leaving me unable to breathe.
00:01:23Isabella, you sold me?
00:01:26We've known each other for over 10 years.
00:01:28You're my best friend, and you sold me for 50 million dollars?
00:01:32Don't look at me like that.
00:01:34The owner of this casino is richer than anyone you can imagine.
00:01:38The only thing he likes is women with crescent-shaped birthmarks.
00:01:41For someone like that, he'd forgive any gambling debt!
00:01:46And you just happened to have the birthmark ink.
00:01:49Bringing you Claire is...
00:01:50It's for your own good, too.
00:01:53What if he takes a liking on you?
00:01:55Then you'll become the boss's wife!
00:01:57The image of a disgusting, middle-aged man flashed through my mind.
00:02:02If you want to be the boss's wife, then go do it yourself!
00:02:05I'm leaving!
00:02:06But before my hand could reach the doorknob, something heavy slammed into the back of my head.
00:02:13Sarah, you forced me to do this!
00:02:15She crouched beside me and snatched the silver locket engraved with my childhood nickname from around my neck.
00:02:21Don't think I don't know why you came with me.
00:02:24It wasn't for vacation.
00:02:26You came to find your biological parents.
00:02:30Since you're already here, help me pay off my jat and I'll help you fife them.
00:02:34But if you dare run away, you'll never have a family vaffin in this life's.
00:02:39The back of my head throbbed with unbearable pain.
00:02:41I struggled to move my lips as despair swallowed me whole.
00:02:45I had been kidnapped at the age of five.
00:02:48Afraid of being identified, the traffickers immediately changed my clothes, shaved my head, and threw away everything I had.
00:02:55The only thing I managed to save was the silver locket engraved with my nickname, which I hid beneath my
00:03:01tongue.
00:03:02For 16 years, I forgot the way home.
00:03:05Even my memories from before the age of five had faded.
00:03:08This locket was the only thing I had left that connected me to my parents.
00:03:13Now that it was gone, so was every last shred of hope.
00:03:18Good. At least you know what's good for you.
00:03:28You're Isabella?
00:03:29We heard you brought something to settle your debt.
00:03:37Vincent?
00:03:38Isn't the boss looking for a woman with a crescent birth prank?
00:03:40This is my best friend Sarah.
00:03:42She has one right here on her chest.
00:03:44I brought her just like you asked, so about my 50 million?
00:03:48The man at the front didn't even lift his eyelids.
00:03:50He pulled out a chair and sat down.
00:03:54What's the rush?
00:03:56Verify the goods first.
00:03:59His subordinates immediately rushed forward.
00:04:02They dragged me onto the sofa and stripped off my jacket in seconds.
00:04:06Gathering every ounce of strength I had.
00:04:08Let go!
00:04:09Don't touch me!
00:04:10I kicked him hard in the shin.
00:04:11You bitch!
00:04:12You dare kick me?
00:04:14He spat on the floor and slapped me across the face twice.
00:04:17Before I could even speak.
00:04:19A definitely gunshot echoed through the room.
00:04:21The man's leg was pierced by a bullet.
00:04:24He screamed and collapsed backward.
00:04:26You're already laying hands on her before we verified anything?
00:04:29You got a death wish?
00:04:32Take him out.
00:04:33Don't stain the boss's carpet.
00:04:35The others answered nervously and quickly dragged the wounded man away.
00:04:39The restaurants were gone, but I sat frozen, unable to move.
00:04:43They had guns.
00:04:44If I resisted again, I'd be the next one shot.
00:04:49In the corner, Isabella was trembling in terror, yet her eyes carried an even firmer determination.
00:04:57Vincent, she really does have a crescent birthmark on her chest.
00:05:00It's exactly the kind the boss wants.
00:05:03Vincent shot her a cold glance.
00:05:05She immediately lowered her head.
00:05:09You guys, go now.
00:05:11Hurry up and don't waste my time.
00:05:13Four more men lunged toward me.
00:05:14I desperately shrank backward.
00:05:16Then my eyes landed on another familiar sketch hanging on the wall.
00:05:20A family of three was flying a kite.
00:05:22Above the little girl with the ponytail in the middle was a name I could never forget, even if I
00:05:26died.
00:05:27Serafina.
00:05:28It was a drawing I had made before I was kidnapped.
00:05:31My mother had loved it so much she couldn't put it down.
00:05:34My father smiled and said he would treasure it forever.
00:05:39It's dad.
00:05:40All these years.
00:05:41He had been searching for me, too.
00:05:43Overwhelmed with excitement, I pushed myself upright against the sofa.
00:05:47Is your boss?
00:05:50So many words.
00:05:52You're probably scheming something.
00:05:56You!
00:05:57Shut up!
00:05:58You lot.
00:05:59Strip her and verify it.
00:06:01My scalp instantly went numb.
00:06:03He could shoot his own men without hesitation.
00:06:05What chance did I have?
00:06:08Isabella trembled beside us and whispered,
00:06:10Sarah, just cooperate.
00:06:12Once they're done checking, I can leave.
00:06:14If you keep this up, I'll die, too.
00:06:17Even now, she was still thinking only of herself.
00:06:21I glanced once more at the sketch and decided to stay still.
00:06:24If dad came after the inspection, we'd recognize each other, and every crisis would disappear.
00:06:29Clenching my teeth, I endured the humiliation.
00:06:33Just below my collarbone, the crescent-shaped birthmark was clearly visible.
00:06:39Boss, this one actually looks real.
00:06:41Vincent strode over.
00:06:43The moment he saw the birthmark, surprise flashed across his face.
00:06:46It really is exactly the same as the boss's drawing as the one.
00:06:50Isabella knew everything was settled and immediately forced a flattering smile.
00:06:56Vincent, now that you've verified her...
00:06:59about my 50 million...
00:07:01Debt cleared.
00:07:02Now get lost.
00:07:04Yes, yes, yes.
00:07:05I'll leave right away.
00:07:06Isabella nodded vigorously and turned to run.
00:07:09But my silver locket was still with her.
00:07:14Isabella, you can't leave!
00:07:19Don't let her get away!
00:07:21At Vincent's command, the subordinate closest to me drove a hard kick into my stomach.
00:07:25I couldn't dodge in time, fell backward, the back of my head slamming into the sharp edge of the table.
00:07:30Vincent's expression darkened.
00:07:32Are you looking for death?
00:07:34How many times have I told you not to lay a hand on her before confirmation?
00:07:37Leaning against the table, I reached up and touched it.
00:07:40My hand came away covered in blood.
00:07:42My vision slowly blurred.
00:07:44I could feel my consciousness slipping away, and my limbs were beginning to ignore my commands.
00:07:49I can't pass out.
00:07:50I haven't seen Dad yet.
00:07:55This is bad, boss!
00:07:57She's bleeding!
00:07:58You two find a doctor.
00:07:59You two go get the boss.
00:08:01Tell him this birthmark looks very convincing.
00:08:03And have him come take a look.
00:08:04The rest of you, be careful.
00:08:05If she really is the woman the boss has been looking for, and we offend her now, she'll complain to
00:08:10him later, and none of us will get away with it.
00:08:12She froze.
00:08:13After a long moment, she asked in a trembling voice,
00:08:17Vincent, isn't the boss just looking for a mistress?
00:08:20Is one woman really that important?
00:08:23Of course it is.
00:08:24Otherwise, why would the boss offer such generous terms?
00:08:27Bring her here, and your debt disappears.
00:08:32But not everyone qualifies to pay off a debt this way.
00:08:37People have brought women with crescent birthmarks before, but they didn't know the boss's exact requirements.
00:08:43They simply tattooed one and brought them here.
00:08:46And every single one of them was dealt with by the boss.
00:08:49You're lucky.
00:08:51This woman's crescent is exact where the boss wants it.
00:08:53Not even a millimeter off.
00:08:55Just wait.
00:08:56If she really is the one the boss wants.
00:08:58Not only will your 50 million disappear, but your best friend will be living in luxury and dragging you along
00:09:04to enjoy it, too.
00:09:06Isabella's eyes darted around.
00:09:07Her expression suddenly changed.
00:09:09A terrible feeling rose inside me.
00:09:11Using the last of my strength, I opened my mouth.
00:09:14I...
00:09:15I...
00:09:17I...
00:09:18I...
00:09:20Brother Vincent, I'm sorry.
00:09:23Her birthmark is fake!
00:09:24I can't deceive the boss!
00:09:26I'll repay the 50 million myself!
00:09:28I don't want to settle the debt this way anymore!
00:09:31Isabella, are you asking to die?
00:09:33No!
00:09:34She forced me!
00:09:36She, I found out from somewhere where the birthmark should could be, went to a Tantu stop, and then had
00:09:41you in a stay.
00:09:42Now that she forced me to bring her, she said she wanted to climb into the boss's bed and enjoy
00:09:47wealth and luxury.
00:09:48It's true!
00:09:49She threatened to kill my parents if I refused to bring her!
00:09:53Isabella kept pleading, tears streaming down her face.
00:09:57Beside her, I struggled to breathe and shook my head desperately.
00:10:01I didn't...
00:10:03I really...
00:10:04Sarah, stop lying!
00:10:06You might fool them for a while, but not forever!
00:10:09Once the boss discovers your birthmark is fake, you'll die an even worse death.
00:10:13Vincent looked down from above, his sharp eyes fixed on the crescent mark exposed on my chest, trying to determine
00:10:19which of us was telling the truth.
00:10:21But he seemed completely unaware that the boss was looking for a daughter, not a mistress.
00:10:25If he would only look more closely at my face, perhaps he would notice how much I resembled my father.
00:10:31Vincent!
00:10:31That group from last time is causing trouble in the casino again!
00:10:37You two stay here.
00:10:38Don't let either of them leave.
00:10:40I'll be right back.
00:10:41The VIP room door closed.
00:10:43Only the two of us remained.
00:10:44I never imagined the casino owner's obsession was this extreme.
00:10:48Match the birthmark, and you become the boss's wife.
00:10:51I fought to stay conscious, but my body kept sliding toward the floor.
00:10:54Blood continued pouring from the back of my head.
00:10:57I probably couldn't hold on much longer.
00:11:01You...
00:11:02What are you trying to do?
00:11:04I was wrong!
00:11:05I thought he just wanted someone to sleep with!
00:11:07No, I can't let you become the boss's wife!
00:11:10Otherwise, you'd never let me go!
00:11:11Just like I would never let you go!
00:11:14We're best friends.
00:11:16If you let me go, I'll pretend none of this ever happened.
00:11:20Impossible!
00:11:21You must hate me!
00:11:22Really?
00:11:23Think about it.
00:11:24Without me, how will you repay that 50 million?
00:11:27They'll sell you to the cartel that would be worse than death.
00:11:30Let me go, I swear!
00:11:31I won't say anything!
00:11:32I'll take you with me to enjoy the good life!
00:11:35And that 50 million...
00:11:36I'll pay it for you!
00:11:38Finally, something changed in her expression.
00:11:41She licked her dry lips.
00:11:43I secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
00:11:45But before I could fully relax, she suddenly clenched her fists.
00:11:50No.
00:11:51You're too stubborn.
00:11:53You've spent over ten years searching for your biological parents without giving up!
00:11:56There's no way you'd let me off!
00:11:58I can figure out another way to deal with 50 million.
00:12:01But I can't leave you alive.
00:12:06Then she produced a small bottle filled with clear liquid and forcefully poured it into my mouth.
00:12:10A bitter taste burned down my throat.
00:12:13Don't be afraid.
00:12:15This anesthetic takes effect in 20 minutes.
00:12:17After that, you'll lose consciousness.
00:12:19No matter what happens, you won't feel anything.
00:12:22I'm sorry, Sarah.
00:12:23But if only one of us gets to live, it has to be me.
00:12:26The anesthetic spread through my body.
00:12:29Every ounce of strength disappeared.
00:12:31I slid onto the floor, feeling as though I could lose consciousness at any second.
00:12:35At that exact moment, Vincent returned.
00:12:41What happened?
00:12:42With tears streaming down her face, Isabella pointed at me.
00:12:45Vincent!
00:12:46She was afraid of the pain while getting the tattoo.
00:12:48She ran away before the last part was colored in.
00:12:51Now the wound has split open.
00:12:53It hurts so much that she's getting dizzy.
00:12:56Vincent lowered his gaze.
00:12:57At the very tip of my crescent birthmark, there was indeed a thin line slowly bleeding.
00:13:04So it really is fake.
00:13:07Go tell the boss not to waste his time coming over.
00:13:09A shadow fell over me.
00:13:11Something cold touched my chest.
00:13:13You almost got us killed.
00:13:16So you like crescents so much?
00:13:18Then I'll cut this piece of skin off your body and sew it onto your face!
00:13:23What?
00:13:23The knife pierced the wound.
00:13:25No!
00:13:26I'm the person the boss is looking for!
00:13:29He isn't looking for a mistress!
00:13:33He's looking for his daughter!
00:13:34I'm his daughter!
00:13:36No wonder you dared tattoo yourself and come here to die.
00:13:41You've got guts.
00:13:43You even dare make up something like that?
00:13:45Our boss doesn't even have a wife?
00:13:47And you expect us to believe you're his daughter?
00:13:49I couldn't feel the pain anymore.
00:13:52But I couldn't say another word either.
00:13:55Vincent, this is the boss's favorite carpet.
00:13:58Take her away and get someone to clean the carpet.
00:14:02Vincent, should we sell her directly to the cartel?
00:14:05My heart tightened.
00:14:06I watched him wipe the knife clean with a handkerchief, his eyes filled with cruelty.
00:14:13Lima's baby needs a father on paper.
00:14:15Once we divorce, I'll marry you.
00:14:18The day we were supposed to complete our blood bonding ceremony,
00:14:21my mate Rylan had the clan sentinels drag me out of the sacred hall.
00:14:24He walked in with his childhood sweetheart instead.
00:14:26Everyone thought I'd swallow my pride and wait another month.
00:14:29After all, I'd already waited seven years.
00:14:30But that night, I accepted my family's arranged alliance and left the Abyssal Reach entirely.
00:14:35I disappeared from Rylan's world completely.
00:14:37Three years later, I returned to Abyss Reach with my mate for a clan ancestral right.
00:14:41My mate had a work emergency, so he had his people to collect me.
00:14:44At the border crossing, I walked out and froze.
00:14:46That person was Rylan, my ex.
00:14:48The arrival clearing?
00:14:49I spotted a scout holding a marker carved with my name,
00:14:52my formal alliance name, Gila, and walked over.
00:14:55Rylan was holding it.
00:14:56He had Lyra with him, plus a few of his clansmen,
00:14:59all craning their necks toward the tree.
00:15:00Isn't that Rylan's obsessed ex? Isn't that Avera?
00:15:02Rylan looked surprised to see me. He covered it fast.
00:15:05Told you. She'd come crawling back.
00:15:07Avera vanished without a trace. Now she sees Rylan is in a higher rank.
00:15:10She probably cries herself to sleep every night.
00:15:12Avera, if you're gonna fake a random run-in, why show up like this?
00:15:16Couldn't you at least put on some makeup?
00:15:18Without Rylan, you can't even buy a nice outfit. Look pathetic.
00:15:21It was true. I used to make myself perfect every time I knew I'd be near Rylan.
00:15:24Sharpest claws, finest scales on display.
00:15:26Best version of me. Not anymore. No point.
00:15:29Because I'm carrying, and my mate refused to let me be uncomfortable.
00:15:32He had the soft traveling wrap, custom tailored for me.
00:15:35Listening to them mock me, it suddenly clicked.
00:15:37They only knew my alliance name.
00:15:38They had no idea the one they were here to collect was me.
00:15:41Avera, hey, it's good you're back. Rylan's been asking after you for years.
00:15:44Yeah, our son is entering the young training cohort soon. From now on, you're in charge of the drop-off.
00:15:48He was still so incredibly arrogant, but I wasn't that naive girl anymore.
00:15:51I didn't want to waste another second on them.
00:15:53I was just about to tell them.
00:15:54Exactly.
00:15:54I am.
00:15:55Please don't blame Rylan. He's just trying to take care of you.
00:15:58You disappeared for three years. Who knows what kind of shady stuff you had to do to survive.
00:16:01Don't worry. Caring for my son is a respectable role.
00:16:05No one will look down on you.
00:16:06All right, Avera. Drop the attitude. You clearly can't survive out there, so stop throwing tantrums.
00:16:10Take care of the kid and learn your place.
00:16:12Damn, Avera. Look how good Rylan is to you. He's giving you free room and board.
00:16:15Isn't babysitting better than whatever trashy life you're living now?
00:16:18Hurry up and say thank you.
00:16:20Don't worry, dear. If my son acts up, I'll handle him myself. You won't be mistreated.
00:16:23Why would she be mistreated? She ran away over a tiny little misunderstanding.
00:16:26If she hit rock bottom out in the wilds, a little humility is good for her.
00:16:30My heart actually skipped a beat.
00:16:32Three years had passed, and he still thought it was a small matter to dump me
00:16:35and married Lyra. The Rylan who used to love me was truly gone.
00:16:38He wasn't the young warrior who'd carried me, wounded, across three territory borders
00:16:42in the dead of a moonless night. But whatever, it was all in the past.
00:16:45None of it mattered anymore. Besides, I was about to carry my second hatchling anyway.
00:16:49Aren't you here to pick me up? Let's go.
00:16:51Pick you up? Please.
00:16:53Read it carefully. We are here for Hela.
00:16:56Do you even know who that is?
00:16:59Hela is the mate-bonded consort of the Frostridge line.
00:17:02She is blood-bonded to Lord Kale.
00:17:04Kale is a living legend. Coldest dragon alive in the field, but completely devoted to his wife.
00:17:10Rumor has it he refused all alliances for years. Just waiting for Hela.
00:17:16Everyone knows the rule. If you want Kale's favor, go through Hela.
00:17:21She is his entire world.
00:17:22Listening to them gossip about my marriage, I couldn't help it.
00:17:25A genuine happy smile spread across my face.
00:17:28We had been married for three years.
00:17:29Kale's reputation as a fiercely devoted husband had spread everywhere.
00:17:33To claim Hela as his, Kale went to the Ancient Exchange and paid down a legendary artifact,
00:17:38the Eternal Fang Bracelet, just to give to Hela.
00:17:41She's the most envied female in every territory.
00:17:45Lyra stopped. Then she pointed at my wrist and shrieked.
00:17:48That bracelet! That's it!
00:17:51It's a pretty good fake.
00:17:53Which a lowbring clansman bought you that?
00:17:55Buying you a cheap imitation?
00:17:58Absolute trash.
00:18:00Wow. It really is high quality for a fake.
00:18:04Way better than the replica I had made.
00:18:05But I'd never actually wear mine in public.
00:18:08These outer territory immutations, though.
00:18:11The craftsmanship is something else.
00:18:14The weight actually feels real.
00:18:17Or what, Ivara?
00:18:18Are you going to tell us you're Hela?
00:18:20Are you Lord Kale's bonded mate?
00:18:23The whole group fell apart laughing.
00:18:25Of course they did.
00:18:26It was absurd to them.
00:18:27Kale was a living legend across all territories.
00:18:29Cold.
00:18:30Absolute.
00:18:31Untouchable.
00:18:31And three years ago, I was just the girl Rylan had left standing outside the Sacred Hall.
00:18:36There was no version of reality where those two things connected.
00:18:40Lyra swung the bracelet around her claw.
00:18:42Just give it to me, Ivara.
00:18:43I'll pay double whatever you traded for me.
00:18:45Give it back.
00:18:46Kale gave me that.
00:18:47Rylan struck me across the face before I could finish.
00:18:50Shut your mouth!
00:18:51My head snapped sideways.
00:18:52I tasted copper.
00:18:54Ivara, do you have any idea what you're saying?
00:18:57You think you can just casually invoke Lord Kale's name?
00:19:01Are you trying to get me killed?
00:19:02I wiped the blood from my lip, slowly turned back to Rylan.
00:19:05Whatever he saw in my eyes made him flinch.
00:19:07His clansmen piled on immediately.
00:19:08Do you know how hard we fought for this pickup assignment?
00:19:11Kale absorbed Rylan's clan faction last season.
00:19:13Our entire livelihood depends on him now.
00:19:15The only way Rylan keeps his post is if Hela accepts us.
00:19:19And you're out here spreading wild rumors that you're connected to Lord Kale.
00:19:22Are you trying to ruin Rylan entirely?
00:19:24You ungrateful snake.
00:19:26Rylan offered you a place and you throw it back at him?
00:19:29I know you're still bitter about the past.
00:19:31Trying to sabotage his standing out of petty spite.
00:19:34That's sick.
00:19:35Hearing her say that, it felt exactly like three years ago.
00:19:37No matter what I did, Lyra would twist it, feed her poisonous version of the story to Rylan.
00:19:42In the early days, he used to defend me.
00:19:44By the end, he always took her side.
00:19:46Just like now, Rylan shook his head, muttered-
00:19:48Jealous shrew.
00:19:51For old time's sake, I'll let this go.
00:19:53Take these.
00:19:54Get yourself proper clothes.
00:19:56If you really don't want to tend Lyra's hatchling, I'll find you something tolerable next season.
00:20:01Don't worry.
00:20:02Ever since Kale absorbed us, this kind of thing cost me nothing.
00:20:05No, thank you. I don't take things from strangers.
00:20:12Not three steps out, Rylan grabbed my arm.
00:20:14You won't take what I'm offering?
00:20:16What does that mean? I'm a stranger to you?
00:20:18We dissolved our bond.
00:20:19Better not to stay tangled in each other's lives.
00:20:21Others might get the wrong impression.
00:20:23I was thinking of Kale, who had a very particular dislike of misunderstanding.
00:20:26Rylan glanced at Lyra.
00:20:28He had a knowing look.
00:20:29My faction is hosting a tribute feast for Kale in three days.
00:20:31I was going to bring you, show you something real.
00:20:33But you'd need to present yourself properly.
00:20:35Can't embarrass me.
00:20:37I'm fine, but thank you.
00:20:39Fine.
00:20:40I'll take Lyra.
00:20:43I won't let you down.
00:20:44Hope you're still this confident in three days.
00:20:47I didn't look back and walked into the tree line.
00:20:49Fresh air.
00:20:50The nausea faded.
00:20:50I stood there for a moment, breathing it in.
00:20:52My mind flashed back three years ago.
00:20:54My family had arranged an alliance overseas.
00:20:57I'd gone to Rylan for the first seven years together.
00:20:59I wanted to seal our bond before the journey.
00:21:01Force the decision.
00:21:02Okay.
00:21:02He agreed.
00:21:03Fine.
00:21:03But at the sacred hall, it wasn't just Rylan waiting.
00:21:06Lyra was there too.
00:21:07Her hatchling needs to be registered under my bloodline.
00:21:09I'll dissolve her bond claim in a month.
00:21:11Then I'll bond with you.
00:21:12This is just about hatchling.
00:21:13I watched him take her inside.
00:21:15That was the last thing I needed to see.
00:21:17I crossed the border that night.
00:21:18Met Kale.
00:21:19Bonded with him a month later.
00:21:20Had our son the year after.
00:21:22Now I was carrying it again.
00:21:23And the only reason I was even back in the reach was to attend a clan ancestral rite with Kale.
00:21:29Honestly, if it wasn't for the rite, I never would have set foot back here.
00:21:32And I definitely wouldn't have run into Rylan.
00:21:34Three days later, I painted on a light adornment and made my way to the feast grounds alone.
00:21:39You said you weren't coming, but here you are.
00:21:43Listen.
00:21:45If you want me back, you need to at least present yourself properly to match my standing.
00:21:50I walked past him without a word.
00:21:52He grabbed my arm.
00:21:54Ivara, I'm talking to you.
00:21:55Our circle is here.
00:21:57Where do you think you're going?
00:21:59That's your circle.
00:22:01Mine is up there.
00:22:02He followed my gaze to the head circle.
00:22:04His face went pale.
00:22:06Lyra spotted my bracelet from across the ground and her voice cut through the clearing.
00:22:10Ivara, how did she get in here?
00:22:12She's here to cause chaos!
00:22:14How dare she wear that bracelet tonight of all nights?
00:22:17Tonight is the first time Kale is bringing his bonded mate out publicly.
00:22:21Is she trying to humiliate Hela?
00:22:23She slipped past the sentinels.
00:22:25She's trying to make us look disloyal in front of Lord Kale!
00:22:29Ryan, is this female with you?
00:22:32No.
00:22:33Take that bracelet off and get out!
00:22:36You sure you want me to leave?
00:22:38Lyra realized others were watching.
00:22:40Her eyes went vicious.
00:22:42Stop acting like you're something!
00:22:44Take it off!
00:22:44Now!
00:22:45She lunged forward to rip it from my wrist.
00:22:47I swatted her claw away and stepped back.
00:22:49Someone behind me tripped me.
00:22:50I hit the ground hard.
00:22:52Lyra stepped on my arm and ripped the bracelet off my wrist.
00:22:54I'm not treating this like it's something sacred.
00:22:57Trash.
00:23:00My arm screamed.
00:23:01My wrist was bleeding.
00:23:02But I just sat there.
00:23:04Staring at the bracelet lying broken on the ground.
00:23:06Pick her up and throw her out.
00:23:10Stop!
00:23:11I am Kale's!
00:23:15Are you going to start spreading rumors that your Lord Kale's kept female?
00:23:19You wish.
00:23:22When I came back to the Reach, I hadn't planned to make a scene.
00:23:25It had felt beneath me.
00:23:26But now, she had made it worth it.
00:23:28Rylan crouched down in front of me, reached for my wrist.
00:23:31Are you done throwing your fit?
00:23:33You show up wearing the bracelet, dressed down on purpose.
00:23:35You wanted me jealous.
00:23:37Just say it, and I'll give you what you want.
00:23:41Rylan.
00:23:42You're finished.
00:23:43He frowned, opened his mouth, and then the clearing went dead silent.
00:23:47Guests began to straighten themselves, drifting toward the entrance path.
00:23:51Kale is here.
00:23:53Behave yourself.
00:23:56Lyra and I have dissolved our bond, by the way.
00:23:58I stared at him.
00:23:59I was cradling my nearly broken wrist, looking at the male in front of me, thinking-
00:24:03How did I spend seven years on this person?
00:24:06What did his disillation have to do with me?
00:24:08At that exact moment, Kyle walked in with our son in his arms.
00:24:12Once they reached the feast grounds, our son squirmed and climbed down.
00:24:15And every eye in the clearing went straight to him.
00:24:18His guardian scrambled after him.
00:24:19If you stop being jealous of Lyra, I'll forgive you for disappearing three years.
00:24:24I'll give you another chance.
00:24:26Carry my hatchling.
00:24:27A real one.
00:24:28Ours.
00:24:29Just come back and tend to my son.
00:24:31I'll get rid of Lyra.
00:24:32I didn't say a single word to him.
00:24:34I just looked past him into the crowd, trying to catch Kyle's and our son's eyes.
00:24:38The second my son saw me, something broke open in his face.
00:24:40He threw himself into my arms.
00:24:43Why is there so much blood?
00:24:46The king of gods is fickle.
00:24:48His mortal bastards bring endless chaos.
00:24:51The divine power has cracked.
00:24:53If you do not descend to the mortal world to endure tribulation,
00:24:57Olympus will perish in chaos.
00:25:07The crack stems from the imbalance of your divine estimates.
00:25:10In three days, chaos will devour the divine realm
00:25:13Only by experiencing mortal love and responsibility can you mend the crack.
00:25:17Descend, or watch Olympus crumble.
00:25:24In three days, I shall descend to the mortal world.
00:25:29What awaits me in the mortal world?
00:25:42Every year on the eve of the harvest festival,
00:25:44unmarried maidens in the city wear white robes
00:25:47and pray to King Zeus for a good marriage.
00:25:56Claudia, you must pray sincerely later.
00:26:00Let the king of gods grant you a noble marriage.
00:26:04Exactly.
00:26:05If you can marry a king or a noble,
00:26:07our family will enjoy endless wealth and glory.
00:26:10Don't worry, parents.
00:26:12I'm so beautiful.
00:26:13The king of gods will definitely favour me
00:26:16and grant me a good husband.
00:26:17Unlike some people.
00:26:18Born with a cheap life,
00:26:20even beggars won't want you.
00:26:24Father,
00:26:25every unmarried woman in the city
00:26:26will go to pray for a good marriage tonight.
00:26:28I...
00:26:28I want to go too.
00:26:34Sister, look at yourself in the mirror.
00:26:36A jinx who killed her own mother
00:26:37and you want to marry a good man?
00:26:39Get out of my sight.
00:26:42What beautiful gems.
00:26:45Give them back to me.
00:26:46They were left to me by my mother.
00:26:48Now they belong to me.
00:26:50Such beautiful gems deserve to be on my shoes.
00:26:52They are my mother's relics.
00:26:54Give them back to me.
00:26:55Ungrateful daughter.
00:26:56They're just two broken stones.
00:26:58If Claudia likes them,
00:26:59give them to her.
00:27:00Claudia,
00:27:01let's hurry up and leave.
00:27:02Don't let this dead ring our time.
00:27:03Don't let this dead girl delay our time.
00:27:08The god king is amorous.
00:27:10His illegitimate children in the mortal world
00:27:11cause constant chaos
00:27:13and the divine power has cracked.
00:27:15Only by experiencing mortal love
00:27:17and responsibility once
00:27:18can you mend the cracks
00:27:19and restore stability to Olympus.
00:27:21Leah!
00:27:26Give me back my mother's relics!
00:27:29Bitch!
00:27:30Take the relics and go down
00:27:31to see your mother!
00:27:32Ah!
00:27:35Am I going to drown?
00:28:02Where am I?
00:28:03Who exactly are you?
00:28:06You are my bride.
00:28:09Who?
00:28:17Who?
00:28:19Who?
00:28:22Who?
00:28:24Who?
00:28:25If I'm found out,
00:28:26I'll be executed for conciting with a god.
00:28:30Who?
00:28:31Who?
00:28:32Who?
00:28:35Who?
00:28:35Congratulations,
00:28:36King of the Gods,
00:28:37on successfully completing your trial.
00:28:38Queen Hera requests
00:28:39your immediate return to Olympus
00:28:40to complete the coronation
00:28:41consolidation ceremony.
00:28:44Understood.
00:28:45Leave.
00:28:51Little lady,
00:28:52you run quite fast.
00:28:55Congratulations,
00:28:56King Zeus,
00:28:56on consolidating your divine power.
00:28:59My king,
00:28:59now that your trial is complete,
00:29:01it is time to choose a goddess
00:29:02as your queen
00:29:03to continue the divine lineage.
00:29:05No need.
00:29:06I already have a wife
00:29:07in the mortal world.
00:29:09That's wonderful.
00:29:09It's hard for you
00:29:10to have heirs,
00:29:11my king,
00:29:11and it takes thousands of years
00:29:12to conceive a child.
00:29:13If she can birth to an ida for you,
00:29:15she will be the greatest contributor
00:29:16in the heavenly realm.
00:29:18This is truly a happy event,
00:29:20a great happy event
00:29:21for the heavenly realm.
00:29:22My king,
00:29:23I am willing to go down
00:29:25to the person in the mortal world
00:29:26to toray the wall for you.
00:29:27Good.
00:29:28I will princely prepare
00:29:29we might sieve
00:29:30between Hudrine and Detrace
00:29:31to the Nuren was sievers.
00:29:33Yes.
00:29:43Baby, I'm so sorry
00:29:44you have to suffer with me.
00:29:45Bitch!
00:29:46You're slacking off again!
00:29:48Claudia, you've...
00:29:50Useless thing!
00:29:50You haven't finished
00:29:51chopping the firewood yet.
00:29:52We don't feed idols
00:29:53in this house.
00:29:54I got up before dawn to work.
00:29:56I washed your clothes,
00:29:57cooked your meals,
00:29:58chopped your firewood,
00:29:58and I haven't even had
00:29:59a sip of water yet.
00:30:00What more do you want from me?
00:30:03Oh, still thinking
00:30:04you're a noble lady.
00:30:05You have a lady's body,
00:30:06but a servant's fate.
00:30:09All you do is whine
00:30:10when we ask you
00:30:10to do a little work.
00:30:11You're always making
00:30:12your mother and sister angry.
00:30:14Sure enough,
00:30:14a stepmother brings a stepfather.
00:30:16Father, how can you be so biased?
00:30:17I'm also your daughter,
00:30:18but I live worse
00:30:19than a slave in this house.
00:30:20What right do you have
00:30:21to compare yourself
00:30:22to Claudia?
00:30:23Without a match,
00:30:24who knows whose
00:30:24baster you're carrying?
00:30:25You've disgraced
00:30:26our entire family.
00:30:27It's been a whole year.
00:30:28If that woman got pregnant
00:30:29with the king of God's child,
00:30:31she'd be about
00:30:31to give birth by now.
00:30:34Yeah, we've been
00:30:34searching for so long.
00:30:35We've tried almost
00:30:36every eligible woman
00:30:37in Argos,
00:30:37but none of them
00:30:38can fit this shoe.
00:30:41Young lady,
00:30:42if you can put on this shoe,
00:30:42this gold Inglick is yours.
00:30:48Not her again.
00:30:51This shoe looks so familiar.
00:30:57I remember.
00:30:58This is the shoe
00:30:59from Leah's house.
00:31:01Leah's house!
00:31:04If you dare to disobey
00:31:05and be unfole again,
00:31:06I'll throw you
00:31:07into the harbour
00:31:08and drown you.
00:31:10Then when she climbed
00:31:11into your bed
00:31:12while my mother
00:31:12was seriously ill,
00:31:13shouldn't she be
00:31:14stoned to death?
00:31:15How dare you?
00:31:16I'll beat you to death,
00:31:18you little bitch!
00:31:25Mother,
00:31:26we must teach her
00:31:27a lesson today.
00:31:29Stop.
00:31:33Stop.
00:31:35How dare you take
00:31:36a human life
00:31:37in broad daylight?
00:31:38Where did you lowlids
00:31:39come from
00:31:39daring to break
00:31:40into my house?
00:31:41Get out now.
00:31:42Insolence!
00:31:43Kneel before Queen Hera
00:31:45at once.
00:31:48God,
00:31:48spare us!
00:31:49God,
00:31:50spare us!
00:31:52You are the daughter
00:31:53of this family.
00:31:55Is this your shoe?
00:32:01Give them back to me!
00:32:02They were left to me
00:32:03by my mother!
00:32:05Isn't this Leah's shoe?
00:32:09What do you want
00:32:09with the owner
00:32:10of this shoe?
00:32:11Do not be afraid.
00:32:13King Zeus favoured
00:32:14a mortal woman
00:32:14during his trial.
00:32:16This shoe
00:32:17is the token
00:32:17she left behind.
00:32:20What?
00:32:21That bitch Leah
00:32:22actually had such good luck?
00:32:23She spent a night
00:32:24with the God King?
00:32:25Try it on,
00:32:26young lady.
00:32:27If you can wear
00:32:28this shoe,
00:32:28you will be
00:32:29the queen
00:32:30of the gods.
00:32:34I'll put it on
00:32:34right now!
00:32:38Wait a minute!
00:32:40How can a young lady's
00:32:41feet be seen
00:32:41by strangers?
00:32:42Please allow us
00:32:43to try it on
00:32:43inside the house.
00:32:44Very well.
00:32:48You lucky bitch!
00:32:49How dare you
00:32:50climb into the God King's bed!
00:32:51My shoe!
00:32:53But your good luck
00:32:54will soon be mine.
00:33:00Mother, help me!
00:33:01I can't put it on!
00:33:04The king of gods
00:33:05is fickle.
00:33:06His mortal bastards
00:33:07bring endless chaos.
00:33:09The divine power
00:33:10has cracked.
00:33:11If you do not
00:33:12descend to the mortal world
00:33:13to endure tribulation,
00:33:15Olympus will perish
00:33:16in chaos.
00:33:25The crack stems from
00:33:27the imbalance
00:33:27of your divine estimates.
00:33:28In three days,
00:33:29chaos will devour
00:33:30the divine realm.
00:33:31Only by experiencing
00:33:32mortal love and responsibility
00:33:33can you mend the crack.
00:33:35Descend,
00:33:36or watch Olympus crumble.
00:33:42In three days,
00:33:43I shall descend
00:33:44to the mortal world.
00:33:47What awaits me
00:33:48in the mortal world?
00:33:59Every year on the eve
00:34:01of the harvest festival,
00:34:02unmarried maidens
00:34:03in the city
00:34:04wear white robes
00:34:05and pray to King Zeus
00:34:06for a good marriage.
00:34:13Claudia,
00:34:14you must pray
00:34:15sincerely later.
00:34:18Let the king of gods
00:34:19grant you
00:34:20a noble marriage.
00:34:22Exactly.
00:34:23If you can marry
00:34:24a king or a noble,
00:34:25our family will enjoy
00:34:26endless wealth
00:34:27and glory.
00:34:28Don't worry, parents.
00:34:30I'm so beautiful.
00:34:31The king of gods
00:34:32will definitely favor me
00:34:33and grant me
00:34:34a good husband.
00:34:35Unlike some people,
00:34:36born with a cheap life,
00:34:38even beggars
00:34:38won't want you.
00:34:41Father,
00:34:42every unmarried woman
00:34:44in the city
00:34:44will go to pray
00:34:45for a good marriage tonight.
00:34:46I...
00:34:46I want to go too.
00:34:52Sister,
00:34:53look at yourself
00:34:53in the mirror.
00:34:54A jinx who killed
00:34:55her own mother
00:34:55and you want to marry
00:34:56a good man?
00:34:57Get out of my sight.
00:35:00What beautiful gems.
00:35:03Give them back to me.
00:35:04They were left to me
00:35:05by my mother.
00:35:06Now they belong to me.
00:35:08Such beautiful gems
00:35:09deserve to be on my shoes.
00:35:10They are my mother's relics.
00:35:12Give them back to me.
00:35:13Ungrateful daughter.
00:35:14They're just two broken stones.
00:35:16If Claudia likes them,
00:35:17give them to her.
00:35:18Claudia,
00:35:19let's hurry up and leave.
00:35:20Don't let this dead ring our time.
00:35:21Don't let this dead girl
00:35:22delay our time.
00:35:26The god king is amorous.
00:35:27His illegitimate children
00:35:29in the mortal world
00:35:29cause constant chaos
00:35:30and the divine power
00:35:32has cracked.
00:35:33Only by experiencing
00:35:34mortal love
00:35:35and responsibility once
00:35:36can you mend the cracks
00:35:37and restore stability
00:35:38to Olympus.
00:35:39Leah!
00:35:44Give me back
00:35:45my mother's relics!
00:35:47Bitch!
00:35:48Take the relics
00:35:49and go down
00:35:49to see your mother!
00:35:53Am I going to drown?
00:36:20Where am I?
00:36:21Who exactly are you?
00:36:24You are my bride.
00:36:43If I'm found out,
00:36:44I'll be executed
00:36:45for conciding with a god.
00:36:53You are my god.
00:36:54king of the gods,
00:36:54on successfully
00:36:55completing your trial.
00:36:56Queen Hera requests
00:36:57your immediate return
00:36:58to Olympus
00:36:58to complete
00:36:59the coronation
00:36:59consolation ceremony.
00:37:02Understood.
00:37:03Leave.
00:37:08Little lady,
00:37:10you run quite fast.
00:37:13Congratulations,
00:37:14King Zeus,
00:37:14on consolidating
00:37:15your divine power.
00:37:17My king,
00:37:17now that your trial
00:37:18is complete,
00:37:19it is time to choose
00:37:20a goddess as your queen
00:37:21to continue the divine lineage.
00:37:23No need.
00:37:23I already have a wife
00:37:24in the mortal world.
00:37:26That's wonderful.
00:37:27It's hard for you
00:37:28to have heirs,
00:37:28my king,
00:37:29and it takes thousands
00:37:30of years to conceive a child.
00:37:31If she can birth
00:37:32to an Ida for you,
00:37:33she will be the greatest
00:37:33contributor
00:37:34in the heavenly realm.
00:37:35This is truly
00:37:36a happy event,
00:37:38a great happy event
00:37:39for the heavenly realm.
00:37:40My king,
00:37:41I am willing to go down
00:37:42to the person
00:37:43in the mortal world
00:37:44to toray the wall for you.
00:37:45Good.
00:37:46I will princely prepare
00:37:47we might see
00:37:48between Houdrine
00:37:49and Detrace
00:37:49to the Neuron
00:37:50wassevers.
00:37:50Yes.
00:38:00Baby,
00:38:01I'm so sorry
00:38:01you have to suffer with me.
00:38:03Bitch!
00:38:04You're slacking off again!
00:38:06Claudia,
00:38:06you've...
00:38:07Useless thing!
00:38:08You haven't finished
00:38:09chopping the firewood yet.
00:38:10We don't feed idols
00:38:11in this house.
00:38:12I got up before dawn
00:38:14to work.
00:38:14I washed your clothes,
00:38:15cooked your meals,
00:38:16chopped your firewood
00:38:16and I haven't even
00:38:17had a sip of water yet.
00:38:18What more do you want
00:38:18from me?
00:38:21Oh, still thinking
00:38:22you're a noble lady.
00:38:23You have a lady's body
00:38:24but a servant's fate.
00:38:26All you do is whine
00:38:28when we ask you
00:38:28to do a little work.
00:38:29You're always making
00:38:30your mother and sister angry.
00:38:31Sure enough,
00:38:32a stepmother brings
00:38:33a stepfather.
00:38:34Father, how can you
00:38:34be so biased?
00:38:35I'm also your daughter
00:38:36but I live worse
00:38:37than a slave in this house.
00:38:38What right do you have
00:38:39to compare yourself
00:38:40to Claudia?
00:38:41Without a match,
00:38:42who knows whose
00:38:42basper you're carrying?
00:38:43You've disgraced
00:38:44our entire family.
00:38:45It's been a whole year.
00:38:46If that woman got pregnant
00:38:47with the king of God's child,
00:38:48she'd be about to give birth
00:38:49by now.
00:38:51Yeah, we've been searching
00:38:52for so long.
00:38:53We've tried almost
00:38:54every eligible woman
00:38:54in Argos
00:38:55but none of them
00:38:55can fit this shoe.
00:38:59Young lady,
00:38:59if you can put on this shoe,
00:39:01this gold inglik
00:39:01is yours.
00:39:06Not her again.
00:39:09This shoe looks so familiar.
00:39:15I remember!
00:39:16This is the shoe
00:39:17from Leah's house!
00:39:19Leah's house!
00:39:21If you dare to disobey
00:39:23and be unfulled again,
00:39:24I'll throw you
00:39:25into the harbour
00:39:26and drown you!
00:39:28Then when she climbed
00:39:29into your bed
00:39:29while my mother
00:39:30was seriously ill,
00:39:31shouldn't she be
00:39:32stoned to death?
00:39:33How dare you?
00:39:34I'll beat you to death,
00:39:36you little bitch!
00:39:43Mother,
00:39:44we must teach her
00:39:45a lesson today.
00:39:47Stop.
00:39:51Stop.
00:39:53How dare you take
00:39:54a human life
00:39:55in broad daylight?
00:39:56Where did you
00:39:56lowlids come from
00:39:57daring to break
00:39:58into my house?
00:39:59Get out now!
00:40:00Insolence!
00:40:01Kneel before
00:40:02Queen Hera at once!
00:40:06Goddess,
00:40:06spare us!
00:40:07Goddess,
00:40:07spare us!
00:40:10You are the daughter
00:40:11of this family.
00:40:12Is this your shoe?
00:40:18Give them back to me!
00:40:20They were left to me
00:40:21by my mother!
00:40:23Isn't this Leah's shoe?
00:40:26What do you want
00:40:27with the owner
00:40:28of this shoe?
00:40:28Do not be afraid.
00:40:31King Zeus favored
00:40:32a mortal woman
00:40:32during his trial.
00:40:34This shoe
00:40:34is the token
00:40:35she left behind.
00:40:38What?
00:40:39That bitch Leah
00:40:39actually had such good luck?
00:40:41She spent a night
00:40:42with the god king?
00:40:43Try it on,
00:40:44young lady.
00:40:44If you can wear
00:40:45this shoe,
00:40:46you will be
00:40:47the queen
00:40:48of the gods.
00:40:52I'll put it on
00:40:52right now.
00:40:56Wait a minute!
00:40:58How can a young lady's
00:40:59feet be seen
00:40:59by strangers?
00:41:00Please allow us
00:41:01to try it on
00:41:01inside the house.
00:41:02Very well.
00:41:05You lucky bitch!
00:41:07How dare you
00:41:08climb into
00:41:08the god king's bed!
00:41:10But your good luck
00:41:12will soon be mine.
00:41:18Mother,
00:41:18help me!
00:41:19I can't put it on!
00:41:22I was Luna Celeste's
00:41:23Omega maid.
00:41:24In my last life,
00:41:25she sent me to
00:41:26Alpha Lucian's bed
00:41:27while she was pregnant.
00:41:28Every she-wolf
00:41:29and silver moon pack
00:41:30envied that Lucian
00:41:31loved his Luna
00:41:31more than anything.
00:41:32No one knew
00:41:33I was carrying
00:41:33his pup, too.
00:41:34The night Celeste
00:41:35gave birth to his son,
00:41:36Lucian sent me away.
00:41:37He gave me to
00:41:38an old beta
00:41:38as his mate.
00:41:39I escaped the carriage,
00:41:40then I fell off a cliff.
00:41:42When I opened my eyes again,
00:41:43I was back on the night
00:41:44Celeste sent me
00:41:45to Lucian's bed.
00:41:45This time,
00:41:46I would climb into
00:41:47the dying
00:41:47Lycan King
00:41:48Heo's bed
00:41:49instead.
00:41:51I would carry
00:41:52the Lycan King's heir
00:41:53and I would bury
00:41:54Lucian and Celeste
00:41:54with my own hands.
00:41:56The Moonlight Festival
00:41:56was being held
00:41:57at the Lycan King's
00:41:58palace tonight.
00:41:59As Celeste's maid,
00:42:00I followed her
00:42:01to the Lycan Palace.
00:42:02Halfway through
00:42:03the celebration,
00:42:04Celeste fainted.
00:42:06The healers examined her
00:42:07and announced
00:42:07that she was carrying
00:42:08Lucian's pup.
00:42:10With Alpha Lucian's child.
00:42:12Lucian was overjoyed.
00:42:13He stayed beside her bed
00:42:14and told her sweet words.
00:42:16Celeste leaned
00:42:17against his chest.
00:42:18Lucian,
00:42:18I'm pregnant now.
00:42:19I won't be able
00:42:20to serve you
00:42:21the way I used to.
00:42:22Lucian's gaze
00:42:22shifted to me.
00:42:23He looked at my waist,
00:42:24my chest,
00:42:25and my face
00:42:25without bothering
00:42:26to hide it.
00:42:27You know I only love you,
00:42:28Celeste.
00:42:29Having you beside me
00:42:29is enough.
00:42:30Morris,
00:42:30step outside.
00:42:31I lowered my head
00:42:32and left the room.
00:42:33The door closed
00:42:34behind me.
00:42:34After Celeste fell asleep,
00:42:36Lucian came out.
00:42:37His dark eyes
00:42:38swept over me,
00:42:38cold and hungry.
00:42:39Then he lifted my chin.
00:42:41Celeste says
00:42:41you're obedient.
00:42:44Then do as she says.
00:42:46Come to my bed tonight.
00:42:48He released me
00:42:48and walked away.
00:42:50The other maid,
00:42:50Ivy's face,
00:42:51changed the moment
00:42:52he was gone.
00:42:53You slut.
00:42:54You wore that thin dress
00:42:55on purpose?
00:42:56You wanted Alpha Lucian
00:42:57to see you.
00:42:58That neckline,
00:42:59that waist,
00:43:00that innocent face.
00:43:01Only whores dress like that.
00:43:03Ivy did not know
00:43:04that from the day
00:43:04Celeste suspected
00:43:05she was pregnant,
00:43:06she had been choosing
00:43:07my dresses
00:43:07as she wanted Lucian
00:43:08to notice me.
00:43:09Come in.
00:43:10Celeste called.
00:43:10I entered with Ivy.
00:43:12Celeste sat by the bed,
00:43:13her voice gentle enough
00:43:14to fool anyone.
00:43:15Maris,
00:43:15you've been with me
00:43:16for 13 years.
00:43:17You're the maid
00:43:18who has served me
00:43:19the longest.
00:43:20My lady!
00:43:21This slut tried
00:43:22to seduce the Alpha!
00:43:23You should kill her!
00:43:24Celeste smiled.
00:43:26Ivy,
00:43:27Maris is a good girl.
00:43:28Stop treating her
00:43:29like an enemy.
00:43:31Alpha Lucian has gone
00:43:31to the Lycan King's
00:43:32private chamber.
00:43:33Prepare yourself
00:43:34and go serve him tonight.
00:43:36In my last life,
00:43:38it had happened
00:43:38exactly like this.
00:43:39I thought Celeste
00:43:40meant I would pour wine
00:43:41and prepare his bath.
00:43:44Instead,
00:43:44Lucian pinned me
00:43:45to the wet floor
00:43:46and took me by force.
00:43:49From that night on,
00:43:50whenever he wanted me,
00:43:51I had to undress.
00:43:53When Celeste was close
00:43:53to giving birth,
00:43:54the healer told me
00:43:55I was pregnant.
00:43:56Celeste promised
00:43:57that after my pup was born,
00:43:58she would give me a room.
00:43:59She told me not to tell Lucian
00:44:00that I was pregnant yet.
00:44:02I believed her words
00:44:03and waited for Celeste
00:44:04to give birth first.
00:44:06At least then,
00:44:06I would have a place
00:44:07and my pup
00:44:08would not be born
00:44:09with nothing.
00:44:09Back then,
00:44:10I truly thought
00:44:11Celeste was kind to me.
00:44:12Once her pup was born,
00:44:13I would serve him
00:44:14with even more devotion.
00:44:15My child would only be
00:44:17a low-born pup,
00:44:18meant to support
00:44:18Celeste's heir.
00:44:20After Celeste gave birth,
00:44:21I waited happily
00:44:22for the promise
00:44:22she had made.
00:44:23But when Alpha Lucian
00:44:24came to see me,
00:44:25his first words
00:44:26broke my heart.
00:44:26Celeste gave me a hair
00:44:28and nearly died for it.
00:44:29For her sake,
00:44:30I cannot let you stay.
00:44:31You're too filthy.
00:44:33Send her to the border camp.
00:44:34Thinking of what happened
00:44:35in my last life,
00:44:36I clenched my fists.
00:44:37I have died once,
00:44:39so I can't let that
00:44:40happen again.
00:44:41I left Celeste's room
00:44:43and walked toward
00:44:43the Lycan King's chamber.
00:44:45Outside the doors,
00:44:46I heard two guards
00:44:46whispering,
00:44:47The King and Alpha Lucian
00:44:48are drinking inside.
00:44:49Go tell the She-Wolves
00:44:50to Prince Side.
00:44:51Whoever earns
00:44:52the Lycan King's favor tonight
00:44:53will depend on
00:44:54in her own luck.
00:44:56Rumor said
00:44:57the Lycan King's body
00:44:58had been ruined.
00:44:59Everyone wanted him
00:45:00to name Alpha Lucian
00:45:01as his heir.
00:45:02They seemed close
00:45:02as brothers,
00:45:03but the King
00:45:04had never given
00:45:04Lucian that title.
00:45:07The Lycan King
00:45:08was only 25.
00:45:09As a young wolf,
00:45:10he had been brilliant
00:45:11and ruthless.
00:45:12In five years on the throne,
00:45:13he had destroyed
00:45:14four rogue packs,
00:45:15but a rebellion
00:45:16had damaged his body
00:45:17and wolf,
00:45:17so everyone called him
00:45:18the Dying King.
00:45:19If I became
00:45:20the Dying King's mistress,
00:45:22it would be better
00:45:23than dying as Lucian's secret.
00:45:25The royal steward
00:45:26came out of the chamber.
00:45:28You're from Silvermoon Pack?
00:45:29I lowered my head.
00:45:31Yes.
00:45:31Alpha Lucian and the King
00:45:32are both drunk.
00:45:32Go in and serve them.
00:45:33Alpha Lucian will sleep
00:45:34in the side chamber tonight.
00:45:35I nodded
00:45:36and walked inside with him.
00:45:38Lucian was already
00:45:39drunk enough
00:45:40to be unconscious.
00:45:41The steward and I
00:45:41helped him
00:45:42into the side chamber.
00:45:43Before I left,
00:45:44I looked once
00:45:44at the Lycan King.
00:45:45His profile was handsome,
00:45:47cold and proud.
00:45:48He was also drunk,
00:45:49and another maid
00:45:50was helping him
00:45:50toward his bedchamber.
00:45:52Then the young steward left,
00:45:53and I stayed
00:45:54in Lucian's chamber.
00:45:55I kept far away
00:45:56from Lucian
00:45:56and waited
00:45:57for the sounds outside.
00:45:58I heard a beautiful
00:45:59she-wolf
00:45:59ran with crying.
00:46:00After a long silence,
00:46:02I finally opened the door
00:46:03and slipped into Kale's bedroom,
00:46:04but Kale was not in his bed.
00:46:06I remembered something
00:46:07Lucian had mentioned
00:46:08in my last life.
00:46:09The King liked to go
00:46:10to the Moongarden,
00:46:11so I went there.
00:46:12Kyle stood under
00:46:13an old silver tree.
00:46:14He was looking up
00:46:15at the night sky.
00:46:16When he heard me,
00:46:17he turned around.
00:46:18By then,
00:46:19I had already taken off
00:46:20my maid's clothes
00:46:21and worn a dress.
00:46:23I moved my body
00:46:24so he would see
00:46:25my curves and softness.
00:46:27Kale's eyes darkened.
00:46:28You are Lucian's maid.
00:46:35Your Highness,
00:46:36I am Luna Celeste's maid.
00:46:39Tonight she sent me
00:46:40to serve Alpha Lucian,
00:46:43but I admire your Highness.
00:46:45If I must give myself
00:46:47to someone,
00:46:48I only want to serve you.
00:46:50Just as I expected,
00:46:51Kale reached out
00:46:52and caught my waist.
00:46:53He pulled me into his arms.
00:46:54In the next second,
00:46:55his tall body
00:46:56pressed over mine.
00:46:57Oh?
00:46:58You think my dying body
00:47:00is better than Lucian's?
00:47:02Your Highness,
00:47:03you are the most powerful wolf
00:47:04in this realm.
00:47:05In my heart,
00:47:06you are much better
00:47:07than Alpha Lucian.
00:47:08If Alpha Lucian wanted me dead,
00:47:10I would curse him as I died.
00:47:11But if Your Highness
00:47:12wanted my life,
00:47:12I would kneel
00:47:13and give it to you.
00:47:17Everyone is waiting
00:47:18for me to die
00:47:18so Lucian may have
00:47:19a chance to take the throne.
00:47:21Except me,
00:47:22Your Highness.
00:47:23You are the one
00:47:23and only Lion King.
00:47:25I used everything I had
00:47:27to tempt and please him.
00:47:28Maybe it was the wine.
00:47:29Hale was far more excited
00:47:31than I expected.
00:47:32Then he carried me
00:47:33back to his room
00:47:34and kept going
00:47:34until dawn.
00:47:36By the time the night
00:47:37was over,
00:47:38I could barely stand up.
00:47:39Who said the king
00:47:39was too frail
00:47:40to even get hard?
00:47:46Before dawn,
00:47:47I returned to Celeste's room.
00:47:49She was waiting for me.
00:47:53Where is Alpha Lucian?
00:47:55Alpha Lucian
00:47:56is still asleep.
00:47:56Was there any maid
00:47:57with him?
00:47:58My lady,
00:47:58please don't worry.
00:47:59Alpha Lucian slept
00:48:00in the side chamber.
00:48:01Without the Lycan King's order,
00:48:02no one dared to go in.
00:48:03I knew she was afraid
00:48:04Lucian had touched
00:48:05someone else while drunk.
00:48:06Then I stepped closer
00:48:07to Celeste
00:48:07to let her see
00:48:08the marks on my neck.
00:48:10As expected,
00:48:11pain flashed through her eyes,
00:48:12her fingers curled
00:48:13into tight fists.
00:48:14Maris,
00:48:15you are a good girl.
00:48:16I feel safe
00:48:17leaving Alpha to you.
00:48:18But Ivy's face
00:48:19twisted with anger.
00:48:21My lady,
00:48:21look at this dirty whore!
00:48:23Her dress is a mess
00:48:24and her lips
00:48:24look like a man
00:48:25biting them!
00:48:27After years
00:48:28of serving Celeste,
00:48:29I knew one thing clearly.
00:48:32Lucian never kissed
00:48:33Celeste like that.
00:48:36My lady,
00:48:37I...
00:48:37Celeste had given her a look.
00:48:40Filthy maid,
00:48:41how could you do this
00:48:41to Lady Celeste?
00:48:42She treated you
00:48:43like a sister
00:48:43and kept you by her side
00:48:44for thirteen years,
00:48:45but you still climbed
00:48:46into Alpha Lucian's bed
00:48:47like a seamless whore!
00:48:48Alpha Lucian walked in.
00:48:49Ivy opened her mouth
00:48:50to complain.
00:48:51Celeste gave her
00:48:52one quick glance
00:48:52and Ivy shut up at once.
00:48:54She still believed
00:48:55Lucian slept with me
00:48:56last night
00:48:56and his eyes swept over me.
00:48:58Was it you
00:48:59who served me last night?
00:49:03Yes.
00:49:03He didn't say a word
00:49:04but pulled Celeste
00:49:05into his arms.
00:49:07Celeste,
00:49:08you need rest.
00:49:09Let Maris help me dress
00:49:10before the council meeting.
00:49:11Yes.
00:49:12One tender word
00:49:13from Lucian
00:49:13was enough
00:49:14to make her blush.
00:49:15I followed Lucian
00:49:16into the dressing room
00:49:17and I helped him
00:49:17put on his council gown.
00:49:19Lucian brushed my hair away
00:49:20from my neck.
00:49:21Then he saw the marks
00:49:22on my skin.
00:49:23It seems I was rough
00:49:24with you last night.
00:49:26I did not tell him
00:49:27that someone had served him
00:49:28last night.
00:49:28It just had not been me.
00:49:30Lucian's fingers
00:49:30ozed around my waist
00:49:31and I stepped back
00:49:32at once.
00:49:33Your Luna cannot serve me
00:49:34while she carries my pup.
00:49:38From now on,
00:49:39you must take
00:49:40good care of me.
00:49:46Alpha Lucian,
00:49:47the council
00:49:48is waiting for you.
00:49:50I will come back
00:49:51to you later.
00:49:53After Lucian left,
00:49:55Celeste called me back
00:49:56into her room.
00:49:57My boots need cleaning.
00:49:58I looked at the silver
00:49:59trimmed boots
00:49:59beneath her dress.
00:50:01Once,
00:50:01I washed them every night.
00:50:02Ivy brought over
00:50:03a basin of hot water.
00:50:04Before you touch
00:50:05Luna Celeste,
00:50:06wash the filthy
00:50:07cell off your hands.
00:50:10She grabbed my wrists
00:50:11and shoved them
00:50:12into the basin.
00:50:12The water was boiling
00:50:13and silver powder
00:50:14burned like fire
00:50:15against my skin.
00:50:16I struggled hard.
00:50:17Then the basin overturned
00:50:18and splashed
00:50:19across Celeste's feet.
00:50:22You filthy maid!
00:50:23You think after climbing
00:50:24into Alpha Lucian's bed
00:50:26you can step over
00:50:26Lady Celeste?
00:50:28Several maids rushed in
00:50:29and saw the mess.
00:50:32Maris,
00:50:33from now on,
00:50:34you do not have to
00:50:34serve me anymore.
00:50:36After all,
00:50:37you are Alpha Lucian's
00:50:38woman now.
00:50:41My lady,
00:50:42do not worry.
00:50:43I will always
00:50:44be loyal to you.
00:50:45Everything she has
00:50:46come from you
00:50:47and she has
00:50:48betrayed you.
00:50:49They only wanted
00:50:49everyone to think
00:50:50I had become arrogant
00:50:51and ungrateful.
00:50:52I knelt and bowed
00:50:53to Celeste.
00:50:54My lady will always
00:50:54be my mistress.
00:50:56I will obey
00:50:57every order you give me.
00:51:00My fated maid
00:51:01threw our son
00:51:02into the underground
00:51:03coliseum.
00:51:03She tossed him
00:51:04to the rogue wolves
00:51:05like a piece of trash.
00:51:06The nobles of the capital
00:51:07watched his suffering
00:51:08for entertainment,
00:51:09betting on his death.
00:51:10For three days and nights
00:51:11he fought those rogues
00:51:12without and this was
00:51:12the reward waiting
00:51:13for me after 18 years
00:51:14of war.
00:51:15A son tortured
00:51:16to the brink of death
00:51:17and a false charge
00:51:18of treason.
00:51:19Callum,
00:51:19my mate Celina's
00:51:20former servant,
00:51:21rose from her secret
00:51:22lover to Lord Regent.
00:51:23He sneered at me,
00:51:24calling me a brainless
00:51:25savage who only knew war.
00:51:26Their bastard son,
00:51:27Adrian,
00:51:28went even further.
00:51:29They framed him
00:51:29for forging his wolf soul
00:51:31stealing his position
00:51:31as crown prince.
00:51:32He forced my Cyril
00:51:33to drink wolfsping,
00:51:34but they forgot one thing.
00:51:36Every bit of glory
00:51:36they enjoyed today
00:51:37existed because of me.
00:51:3818 years,
00:51:39as I looked at the city gates
00:51:41just ahead,
00:51:41my heart heavy with guilt.
00:51:43Now,
00:51:43those beasts were wiped out.
00:51:44What should have welcomed me home
00:51:45was applause and celebration.
00:51:47Instead,
00:51:48standing beside Celina
00:51:49atop the city walls
00:51:50were two arrogant men.
00:51:51Not our son
00:51:51I missed for 18 years.
00:51:53Celina looked down
00:51:54at me from above.
00:51:56Reno,
00:51:57you conquered
00:51:57the northern borders.
00:51:59Your victory
00:52:00brought eternal glory
00:52:01to the Silvermoon Kingdom.
00:52:02Your majesty,
00:52:03I've been away
00:52:03from home
00:52:04for 18 years.
00:52:05I earned my name
00:52:06with blood.
00:52:07Right now,
00:52:07I only want to see
00:52:08my son Cyril.
00:52:09Celina's eyes
00:52:10turned cold.
00:52:10The unfamiliar man
00:52:11beside her
00:52:12stepped forward,
00:52:13his voice dripping
00:52:13with arrogance.
00:52:14Reno!
00:52:15How dare you
00:52:16interrupt the Alpha Queen?
00:52:17Kneel and beg for mercy!
00:52:18I narrowed my eyes
00:52:19and studied him.
00:52:20And who exactly are you?
00:52:21What gives you
00:52:22the right to stand
00:52:23beside the Alpha Queen?
00:52:24As the Alpha Queen,
00:52:25royal bloodlines
00:52:25are everything.
00:52:26She looked at the young man
00:52:27beside her
00:52:28with deep affection.
00:52:29During the 18 years
00:52:30you were away,
00:52:31I let Callum mark me.
00:52:32Together,
00:52:32we had Adrian.
00:52:33For years,
00:52:34Callum has endured
00:52:35endless rumors
00:52:35and criticism.
00:52:36Being the Lord Regent
00:52:37is not enough.
00:52:37I've decided to name him
00:52:39Prince Consort.
00:52:40As for you,
00:52:41once our mate bond
00:52:42is dissolved,
00:52:43you can continue serving
00:52:44as the commander
00:52:45of the Black Iron Legion.
00:52:46My grip tightened
00:52:47around the hilt of my sword.
00:52:48I ground my teeth.
00:52:49Celina,
00:52:50are you discarding me now?
00:52:51Everyone knows
00:52:51you got that throne
00:52:52because of me.
00:52:53Now you want a pathetic
00:52:53Letic lover
00:52:54to take my place?
00:52:55How dare you?
00:52:56I took this throne
00:52:57with my own strength.
00:52:58You had nothing
00:52:58to do with it.
00:52:59After becoming regent,
00:53:01Callum devoted himself
00:53:02to governing
00:53:03Silvermoon Kingdom.
00:53:04He earned this position.
00:53:06But you?
00:53:07You spent 18 years
00:53:08fighting and bernaged
00:53:09to stabilize the border.
00:53:10How incompetent
00:53:11can one man be?
00:53:12I kept you as commander
00:53:13only out of pity.
00:53:14Know your place, Reno.
00:53:15Listening to her
00:53:16self-righteous speech,
00:53:17I almost laughed.
00:53:18For 18 years,
00:53:20who guarded the freezing
00:53:20northern borders
00:53:21day and night?
00:53:22Who bled to keep her
00:53:23on that comfortable throne?
00:53:24And now she sat
00:53:25above me,
00:53:26calm and untouchable,
00:53:27calling me incompetent.
00:53:28A desperate cry
00:53:29pierced the air.
00:53:30A bloody guard
00:53:31with shattered armor
00:53:31crashed through the crowd,
00:53:33screaming at the top
00:53:33of his lungs.
00:53:34Commander!
00:53:35Please!
00:53:36Please save Prince Cyrel!
00:53:38I immediately recognized him.
00:53:40Before leaving for war,
00:53:41I had personally chosen him
00:53:42as Cyril's sworn guard.
00:53:43But before he could
00:53:44say another word,
00:53:45an official behind Callum
00:53:46shouted,
00:53:46An assassin!
00:53:47Protect the Alpha Queen
00:53:48and execute him on the spot!
00:53:49The Royal Guards
00:53:50rushed forward,
00:53:51but I froze them
00:53:51with a single roar.
00:53:52Back off!
00:53:53He's my man!
00:53:54None of you touch him!
00:53:54The guards exchanged
00:53:55uneasy glances.
00:53:57None of them dared move.
00:53:58The Alpha Queen is here!
00:53:59Anyone who storms
00:54:00this ceremony
00:54:00is an assassin!
00:54:01Kill him now!
00:54:02What are you useless
00:54:03fools waiting for?
00:54:04When they lunged,
00:54:05I swung my sword,
00:54:06shattering their spears
00:54:07with a brutal strike.
00:54:08Who else wants him dead?
00:54:09You answer to my blade first!
00:54:11We swear our lives
00:54:12to Commander Reno!
00:54:13The deadly aura
00:54:14of my battle-hardened soldiers
00:54:15made Adrian stumble back.
00:54:17Her eyes flickered
00:54:17as she looked
00:54:18at the fierce armor.
00:54:19She raised her hand.
00:54:20Let him speak!
00:54:21The sworn guard
00:54:22fell to his knees
00:54:23before my horse.
00:54:23Commander Reno!
00:54:24Prince Siriot!
00:54:25They threw him
00:54:26into the Coliseum!
00:54:27He's been fighting
00:54:27for three days and nights!
00:54:29He can't hold on
00:54:30much longer!
00:54:31Please, save him!
00:54:32Shocked,
00:54:33I turned toward Selina.
00:54:34Disbelief burned
00:54:34in my eyes.
00:54:35Selina!
00:54:36How could you throw
00:54:37Cyril into that place?
00:54:38Cyril was stripped
00:54:39of his title.
00:54:40To fight for the throne,
00:54:41he used forbidden potions
00:54:42to forge a fake
00:54:43silver moon wolf soul.
00:54:44Adrian is the one
00:54:45with pure blood
00:54:46and a real,
00:54:47powerful soul.
00:54:48He's the true heir
00:54:49of Silvermoon.
00:54:50Don't push your luck, Reno!
00:54:52Guards!
00:54:52Drag this filthy
00:54:53lowborn away
00:54:54and execute him!
00:54:55The sworn guard
00:54:55grabbed my hand.
00:54:56Commander,
00:54:57I don't care what
00:54:57happens to me.
00:54:58Just go to the Coliseum!
00:55:00If you're any later,
00:55:01it'll be too late.
00:55:02I pulled him up
00:55:03and got back on my horse.
00:55:04Black Iron Legion,
00:55:06hear my command!
00:55:06To the underground Coliseum!
00:55:08Anyone who stands
00:55:09in our way,
00:55:09dies!
00:55:10She stepped forward
00:55:11and blocked my path.
00:55:12You dare march
00:55:13your army into the capital?
00:55:14Is this rebellion?
00:55:15I kicked her straight
00:55:16in her beautiful face.
00:55:17She flew backward,
00:55:18screaming.
00:55:19Get out of my way!
00:55:20If there's a single
00:55:21scratch on Sirian,
00:55:22I'll burn this entire
00:55:23kingdom to the ground!
00:55:24I spurred my horse
00:55:25and galloped toward the seat
00:55:26with thousands of
00:55:26Black Iron soldiers
00:55:27thundered behind.
00:55:28Commander,
00:55:30this is the place.
00:55:31The guard captain
00:55:31lounged against
00:55:32a half-naked dancer.
00:55:33He saw my sworn guard
00:55:34and sneered.
00:55:35Back again, old man?
00:55:37Still dreaming?
00:55:38You can beg
00:55:38the Alpha Queen
00:55:39a thousand times.
00:55:40And she still
00:55:41won't give a damn
00:55:42about that piece of trash.
00:55:44After all,
00:55:44she's the one
00:55:45who threw him
00:55:45in this wolf hole herself.
00:55:47Before he could finish,
00:55:48a silver light flash,
00:55:49his head flew off
00:55:50before his body
00:55:51even hit the ground.
00:55:52The dancer screamed
00:55:53in terror.
00:55:53I ignored her
00:55:54and looked down
00:55:54the dark tunnel ahead.
00:55:55Kill our way in!
00:55:58Deeper we went,
00:55:59the louder the wild
00:56:00cheers became.
00:56:01The depraved cheers
00:56:02of the crowd,
00:56:03mixed with the stench
00:56:04of blood and desperate
00:56:04screams,
00:56:05pushing open the heavy
00:56:05doors to the stance.
00:56:06The massive coliseum
00:56:07opened up before my eyes.
00:56:09Every seat around
00:56:09the coliseum was filled.
00:56:10Nobles in fine silks
00:56:12and jewels
00:56:12groping their naked
00:56:13slave girls,
00:56:14screaming at the arena
00:56:15with twisted,
00:56:15excited faces.
00:56:17Kill him!
00:56:18Tear that bastard apart!
00:56:20Beside him lay
00:56:21mountains of tokens,
00:56:22all betting on
00:56:22Siro's death.
00:56:23My fated mate
00:56:24threw our son
00:56:24into the underground coliseum.
00:56:26She tossed him
00:56:27to the rogue wolves
00:56:27like a piece of trash.
00:56:28The nobles of the capital
00:56:29watched his suffering
00:56:30for entertainment,
00:56:31betting on his death.
00:56:32For three days and nights,
00:56:33he fought those rogues
00:56:34without and this was
00:56:35the reward waiting for me
00:56:36after eighteen years of war.
00:56:38A son tortured
00:56:39to the brink of death,
00:56:39and a false charge of treason.
00:56:41Callum,
00:56:42my mate Selina's former servant,
00:56:44rose from her secret lover
00:56:45to lord regent.
00:56:45He sneered at me,
00:56:47calling me a brainless savage
00:56:48who only knew war.
00:56:49Their bastard son,
00:56:50Adrian,
00:56:51went even further.
00:56:51They framed him
00:56:52for forging his wolf soul
00:56:53stealing his position
00:56:54as crown prince.
00:56:55He forced my Siro
00:56:56to drink wolfsbane,
00:56:57but they forgot one thing.
00:56:58Every bit of glory
00:56:59they enjoyed today
00:57:00existed because of me.
00:57:01Eighteen years,
00:57:02as I looked at the city gates
00:57:03just ahead,
00:57:04my heart heavy with guilt.
00:57:05Now,
00:57:05those beasts were wiped out.
00:57:06What should have welcomed me home
00:57:08was applause and celebration.
00:57:09Instead,
00:57:10standing beside Selina
00:57:11atop the city walls
00:57:12were two arrogant men,
00:57:13not our son I missed
00:57:14for eighteen years.
00:57:16Selina looked down
00:57:17at me from above.
00:57:18Reno,
00:57:19you conquered
00:57:20the northern borders.
00:57:21Your victory brought
00:57:23eternal glory
00:57:23to the silver moon kingdom.
00:57:25Your majesty,
00:57:25I've been away from home
00:57:26for eighteen years.
00:57:27I earned my name with blood.
00:57:29Right now,
00:57:30I only want to see
00:57:30my son Cyril.
00:57:31Selina's eyes turned cold.
00:57:33The unfamiliar man
00:57:34beside her stepped forward,
00:57:35his voice dripping
00:57:36with arrogance.
00:57:37Reno!
00:57:37How dare you interrupt
00:57:38the alpha queen!
00:57:39Kneel and beg for mercy!
00:57:41I narrowed my eyes
00:57:42and studied him.
00:57:42And who exactly are you?
00:57:44What gives you the right
00:57:45to stand beside the alpha queen?
00:57:46As the alpha queen,
00:57:47royal bloodlines
00:57:48are everything.
00:57:49She looked at the young man
00:57:50beside her
00:57:50with deep affection.
00:57:51During the eighteen years
00:57:52you were away,
00:57:53I let Callum mark me.
00:57:54Together,
00:57:55we had Adrian.
00:57:56For years,
00:57:57Callum has endured
00:57:57endless rumors and criticism.
00:57:59Being the lord regent
00:57:59is not enough.
00:58:00I've decided to name him
00:58:01Prince Consort.
00:58:02As for you,
00:58:04once our mate bond
00:58:05is dissolved,
00:58:05you can continue serving
00:58:06as the commander
00:58:07of the Black Iron Legion.
00:58:09My grip tightened
00:58:09around the hilt of my sword.
00:58:10I ground my teeth.
00:58:12Selina,
00:58:12are you discarding me now?
00:58:13Everyone knows
00:58:14you got that throne
00:58:15because of me.
00:58:15Now you want a pathetic
00:58:16ledic lover to take my place?
00:58:18How dare you!
00:58:18I took this throne
00:58:19with my own strength!
00:58:20You had nothing to do with it!
00:58:22After becoming regent,
00:58:24Callum devoted himself
00:58:24to governing
00:58:25Silvermoon Kingdom.
00:58:27He earned this position.
00:58:28But you?
00:58:29You spent eighteen years
00:58:31fighting and
00:58:31bernage to stabilize
00:58:32the border.
00:58:33How incompetent
00:58:34can one man be?
00:58:35I kept you as commander
00:58:36only out of pity.
00:58:37Know your place, Reno.
00:58:38Listening to her
00:58:38self-righteous speech,
00:58:40I almost laughed.
00:58:41For eighteen years,
00:58:42who guarded the freezing
00:58:43northern borders
00:58:44day and night?
00:58:44Who bled to keep her
00:58:45on that comfortable throne?
00:58:47And now she sat above me,
00:58:48calm and untouchable,
00:58:49calling me incompetent.
00:58:51A desperate cry
00:58:52pierced the air.
00:58:52A bloody guard
00:58:53with shattered armor
00:58:54crashed through the crowd,
00:58:55screaming at the top
00:58:56of his lungs.
00:58:57Commander!
00:58:58Please!
00:58:59Please save Prince Cyrel!
00:59:01I immediately recognized him.
00:59:03Before leaving for war,
00:59:04I had personally chosen him
00:59:05as Cyril's sworn guard.
00:59:06But before he could say
00:59:07another word,
00:59:07an official behind Callum
00:59:09shouted,
00:59:09An assassin!
00:59:10Protect the Alpha Queen
00:59:11and execute him on the spot!
00:59:12The royal guards rushed forward,
00:59:13but I froze them
00:59:14with a single roar.
00:59:15Back off!
00:59:15He's my man!
00:59:16None of you touch him!
00:59:17The guards exchanged
00:59:18uneasy glances.
00:59:19None of them dared move.
00:59:20The Alpha Queen is here!
00:59:21Anyone who storms this ceremony
00:59:23is an assassin!
00:59:24Kill him now!
00:59:25What are you useless fools
00:59:26waiting for?
00:59:27When they lunged,
00:59:27I swung my sword,
00:59:29shattering their spears
00:59:30with a brutal strike.
00:59:31Who else wants him dead?
00:59:32You answer to my blade first!
00:59:34We swear our lives
00:59:35to Commander Reno!
00:59:36The deadly aura
00:59:37of my battle-hardened soldiers
00:59:38made Adrian stumble back.
00:59:39Her eyes flickered
00:59:40as she looked at the fierce armor.
00:59:41She raised her hand.
00:59:43Let him speak!
00:59:44The sworn guard fell
00:59:45to his knees
00:59:45before my horse.
00:59:46Commander Reno!
00:59:47Prince Syriot!
00:59:48They threw him
00:59:48into the Colosseum!
00:59:49He's been fighting
00:59:50for three days and nights.
00:59:51He can't hold on
00:59:52much longer.
00:59:53Please, save him!
00:59:54Shocked,
00:59:55I turned toward Selina.
00:59:56Disbelief burned in my eyes.
00:59:58Selina!
00:59:59How could you throw
00:59:59Cyril into that place?
01:00:01Cyril was stripped
01:00:02of his title.
01:00:02To fight for the throne,
01:00:03he used forbidden potions
01:00:04to forge a fake
01:00:05Silvermoon wolf soul.
01:00:07Adrian is the one
01:00:08with pure blood
01:00:09and a real,
01:00:10powerful soul.
01:00:10He's the true heir
01:00:11of Silvermoon.
01:00:12Don't push your luck, Reno!
01:00:14Guards!
01:00:15Drag this filthy lowborn
01:00:16away and execute him!
01:00:17The sworn guard
01:00:18grabbed my hand.
01:00:19Commander,
01:00:19I don't care
01:00:20what happens to me.
01:00:21Just go to the Colosseum!
01:00:22If you're any later,
01:00:24it'll be too late.
01:00:25I pulled him up
01:00:25and got back on my horse.
01:00:27Black Iron Legion,
01:00:28hear my command!
01:00:29To the Underground Colosseum!
01:00:30Anyone who stands
01:00:31in our way,
01:00:32die!
01:00:32Die!
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