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01:06I'll never complete a soul bond right with you. Low-level mages, you're ugly even when you're crying.
01:14I really was one of the most ordinary students in the academy. My magic was weak. No matter how hard
01:21I tried, I could never meet Lucian's standards.
01:26He doesn't like me. Maybe he even hated me.
01:30Trained magical pets are loyal to their masters. This shouldn't happen under normal circumstances.
01:36Something that shouldn't happen, yet somehow it happened to me.
01:42Maybe I'm just unlucky. Please don't blame yourself. Maybe there was a problem with our training. Come with me.
01:53Back then, I spent every credit and every scholarship I had to qualify for Lucian.
01:59According to academy rules, I had the right to choose another magical pet of the same rank.
02:05All of them were attractive. Not quite as stunning as Lucian, but still impressive.
02:10Do you have anything else?
02:11I wanted a serpent magical pet. I'd heard they were loyal and patient.
02:16Even if I was a low-level mage, maybe they would like me.
02:18Not at the moment. But a new training batch will open in two months. You'll have priority selection.
02:26He was beautiful. Dangerally beautiful. A dragon in magical pet.
02:32Actually, he's one of the most obedient magical pets here.
02:35The academy once had high hopes for him, but his dragon blood never awakened.
02:39If no one applies for him today, he'll be sent to Blackmoor Trial Grounds.
02:42He was raised by the academy.
02:45He's incredibly gentle, but no one wants him.
02:48No one wanted him? Neither did anyone wanted me.
02:51Once they're sent to Blackmoor Trial Grounds, they get torn apart piece by piece.
02:55There's barely anything left. That must hurt.
03:01A dragon? He could probably count as a snake.
03:04Is he really obedient? He is.
03:07Then, I'll take him.
03:11The staff member said the black dragon would arrive in three days.
03:15I carefully put the magical pet transfer petition into my bag.
03:19From a distance, I saw Lucian and Serafina.
03:23Serafina Vos was one of the most famous noble students in Moonvale House.
03:27She came from a pure-blood mage family.
03:29Smart. Elegant. Nothing like me.
03:32Ever since she met Lucian, she had been bringing him expensive phoenix elixirs.
03:37The two of them had grown closer and closer.
03:43Ilarra, earning credits again?
03:45Honestly, you and Lucio are almost ready for a soul bond, right?
03:48You should at least put some effort into your appearance.
03:51Look at yourself.
03:52Who would believe you are future mates when they see you together?
03:59I think I look fine.
04:02She wouldn't look good even if she dressed up.
04:04Better to pretend she doesn't care.
04:06At least people won't realize she's actually ugly.
04:10Lucian, that's a little harsh.
04:13You're trying to help her.
04:15She just thinks you're being nosy.
04:17Low-level mages will never understand how powerful mages think.
04:22Being assigned to her was the worst thing that ever happened to me.
04:28Lucian wasn't always like this.
04:30Even when I couldn't afford expensive phoenix elixirs.
04:33Even when the academy uniforms I bought rubbed his delicate skin raw.
04:37Lucian used to tell me firmly that...
04:38Meeting you was the best thing that had ever happened to me.
04:41Everything changed after we ran into another phoenix.
04:43He had been in the same painting program as Lucian, one of his former classmates.
04:47Well, if it isn't the famous Lucian...
04:49How did you end up with such an ugly low-level mage?
04:52But I guess it makes sense.
04:53A defective phoenix and a low-level mage?
04:56A perfect match.
04:58Defective is just a word.
05:00We have each other.
05:02That is enough.
05:08You've never been in the sky.
05:10Of course you think living as trash isn't so bad.
05:13Later, Lucian met Serafina.
05:15She had resources and status I could never compete with.
05:18They became closer and closer.
05:20Serafina would naturally lean against him.
05:22You're my magical pet.
05:23Could you keep a little distance from Serafina?
05:25Alara.
05:27If I hadn't been defective back then, do you think you would have qualified to apply for me?
05:31You just took advantage of me.
05:33So why do you always act like my master?
05:34But back then, he was the one holding onto my sleeve, begging me to take him away.
05:43Under the Academy system, magical pets were more than companions.
05:46They enhanced a mage's power during combat classes.
05:50And once both sides reached adulthood, they could complete a soul bond rite.
05:55Lucian was once the Academy's star, expected to make any bonded mage powerful.
05:59But his failed Nirvana flame made him an incomplete phoenix.
06:03No one wanted him.
06:04In the end, the Academy decided to send him to the Blackmoor trial grounds.
06:08That day, I had only gone to the registry to collect a basic assignment.
06:13Please save me.
06:15I'll be good to you.
06:17I'll be your family.
06:20I don't want to be sent there.
06:23I never had a family.
06:25I survived on Academy aid and one low-paying assignment after another.
06:29Family.
06:30That word felt unfamiliar and precious.
06:34Lucian's words moved me.
06:35I spent all my credits.
06:37Only then was I able to apply for Lucian.
06:39I knew he was ashamed of that day.
06:42So I never mentioned it again.
06:44But in his heart, I was the one who used him.
06:51If you hadn't kept touching me, you wouldn't have gotten hurt.
06:54You brought this on yourself.
06:56Lucian.
06:58Can you come to the healing wing with me?
07:01I promised Serafina I'd go shopping with her today.
07:04And even if I went, I couldn't make it hurt Lair.
07:07Stop acting like everything is my fault.
07:12That burn is deep.
07:13It'll leave a scar.
07:14It'll ache every time it rains.
07:16You and your magical pet clearly aren't right for each other.
07:18Maybe it's time to let go.
07:21That was when I finally understood.
07:23Things didn't have to stay this way.
07:26Lucian.
07:28Do you really think being with me is miserable?
07:31Of course.
07:33A low-level mage like you finally got me.
07:35How could you ever let go?
07:37How you'll cling to me until I die?
07:42Looks like I made the right decision.
07:44I prepared a gift for you.
07:46You'll see it in a few days.
07:48Don't say it's another cheap phoenix elixir.
07:50Even fire crows won't drink that stuff.
07:52I always have to waste time throwing it away.
07:54No.
07:55It's what you've always wanted most.
07:58It better be.
08:04Lucian and I made plans to go shopping today.
08:06We have similar taste.
08:08We always have something to talk about.
08:11Alara.
08:12You're not going to be upset, right?
08:14I would have been upset before.
08:16I would have told Lucian not to go.
08:18If he never wanted to go out with me,
08:20why was he always happy to go with someone else?
08:23But today...
08:25I don't mind.
08:27You're not angry?
08:30No.
08:31You can go wherever you want.
08:34The Academy Market was having its end-of-season sale today.
08:37I needed to buy supplies for the dragon and magical pet arriving in three days.
08:41Isn't this better?
08:42Come on, let's go.
08:46For the first time, there was no bitterness in my chest.
08:50I simply put on my shoes and left.
08:52The Academy Market was crowded all year round.
08:55Most visitors were ordinary students and their magical pets.
08:58Without realizing it, I found myself smiling too.
09:01If Lucian hadn't begged me to save him back then,
09:04I would have been living that life already.
09:06By the time I...
09:07The sky was dark.
09:09To my surprise, Lucian was home.
09:11Normally, he wouldn't return until late at night.
09:14Where did you go?
09:15Even didn't even make dinner.
09:18Living a hard life with you is one thing,
09:20but I can't even fill my stomach.
09:22You're terrible at taking care of me.
09:27I thought you'd eat with Serafina.
09:30Besides, I didn't think you liked my cooking.
09:32On your last birthday, I spent an entire afternoon making Phoenix Flame Pudding.
09:37You threw all of it in the trash.
09:45What are these for?
09:46You seriously think this cheap stuff should touch my feathers?
09:49Since you already bought them, I guess I'll...
09:51They aren't for you.
09:52What?
09:52I can't give a pureblood Phoenix like you the life you deserve.
09:55So I've already submitted the transfer petition.
09:58In three days, you won't have to see me anymore.
10:04After a long moment...
10:07Serafina was right.
10:09What?
10:10You saw me getting close to her.
10:13So now you're pretending to let me go.
10:15This magical pet transfer thing.
10:18Looks like she was right.
10:21Do you really think a few threats will make me crawl to you?
10:24Like those cheap, magical pets and start pleasing you?
10:27If that's what you want to believe...
10:29My calmness only seemed to make him angrier.
10:35You just want to solve on Ryle with me, don't you?
10:38You started asking me about ceremony rings and pushed me to live with you.
10:41If you want me that badly, just say it.
10:43Don't play these dirty little games!
10:46Magical pets were expected to accompany their masters.
10:49But Lucien and I had never truly been close.
10:52He keeps me at a distance, yet he's so close with Serafina.
10:55I asked about it once.
10:57Serafina almost fell.
10:58So I helped her.
11:00Not everything is as dirty as low-level maches imagine.
11:05Right in front of me, he tore the calendar page into pieces.
11:08Paper scattered across the floor.
11:10Even if I did complete a soul bond route with you,
11:13I'd still spend time with Serafina.
11:15When we're out in public, people can't know we're connected!
11:17Lucien!
11:19No wonder they labeled you a defective phoenix!
11:22Applying for you was the biggest mistake of my life!
11:34It was my first time meeting a dragon and a magical pet up close.
11:38Would he really be obedient?
11:42My dear master, my name is Kale.
11:48From today on, I belong to you.
11:54Master!
11:55Don't be scared, he's really gentle.
11:58Kale is dragonkin.
11:59But he has never hurt anyone.
12:01He follows commands very well.
12:04Especially from the person he accepts.
12:06But the Academy Magical Pet Housing District is rebuilding now.
12:12Lucien's transfer process may be delayed.
12:14Would it be possible for him to stay here temporarily during that time?
12:18The Academy will cover all the costs.
12:24As if trying to hook his finger around mine.
12:28Filthy snake.
12:31Master, he's staring at me.
12:35I'm scared.
12:36The last bit in my scene to worry to scared.
12:38Who said dragon knew it or difficult?
12:40Wasn't he wonderful, gentle, obedient.
12:42Exactly the kind of magical pet I had always wanted.
12:47Mira's smile vanished.
12:48She pulled out her Academy Identification Badge and a crystal seal.
12:51Identification number F019.
12:54Pure Bled Phoenix Magical Pet.
12:56Lucien Arian, correct?
12:58The color slowly drained from Lucien's face.
13:00Yes.
13:01Mira's tone became completely official.
13:03On behalf of the Academy Magical Pet Registry, I am here to formally notify you.
13:09Your master, Miss Alara Vale, has submitted a magical pet transfer petition.
13:16The Academy is deeply disappointed by your repeated failures during the trial bond period.
13:21In 14 days, you will undergo an official reassignment evaluation.
13:25After Mira left, Lucien immediately stood up.
13:28He grabbed Kale and yanked me.
13:30Filthy snake.
13:31And away from my side.
13:32What are you doing?
13:33You think your little act is convincing?
13:36Kale didn't fight back.
13:37His wrist slammed against the wooden cabinet.
13:39Even so, he only slowly pushed himself up from the floor.
13:42Then carefully looked at me.
13:44I shoved Lucien aside and hurried over.
13:47Are you okay?
13:48Lucien stumbled backward.
13:49Alara!
13:50You pushed me for him?
13:51I knew it.
13:52You're just playing games.
13:54You brought this snake here to force me into a soul bond right.
13:56Go withdraw the transfer petition right now.
13:58Send him back.
13:59Otherwise, I will never complete a soul bond right with you.
14:01I turned around.
14:02I had never felt more tired of someone.
14:05Lucien.
14:07Then let me tell you one last time.
14:11I don't want you anymore.
14:16Lucien stormed out.
14:18The lingering heat of Phoenix fire still hung in the living room.
14:22I helped Kale treat his injuries.
14:24But he kept turning his face away and kept pulling back.
14:28My heart sank.
14:30Do you regret it?
14:31I was terrified of ending up with another Lucien.
14:34I can't afford high-grade dragon blood elixirs.
14:36So I forced myself to say everything first.
14:40I can only buy ordinary care supplies.
14:43I'm a low-level mage.
14:45I spend most of my days doing basic assignments.
14:47I probably won't look very dignified when I come home.
14:51If you're embarrassed by me, I can take you back the registry.
14:54I quietly wiped my damp palms behind my back.
14:57Finally, Kale turned toward me.
14:59I'm sorry.
15:00His silver-gray eyes shone brightly under the lamp.
15:03My heart slowly sank.
15:04So it was happening again.
15:05But the next second, his eyes turned red.
15:07I'm just too happy.
15:09I was so happy to be chosen by you that I couldn't control my expression.
15:13I was afraid I'd look ugly.
15:15So I didn't dare look at you.
15:17His voice broke.
15:18Then he started crying.
15:20I thought I was really going to be sent to Blackmoor trial grounds.
15:25But then Mira suddenly told me someone wanted me.
15:28I hugged your photo all night.
15:30I couldn't believe someone actually wanted me.
15:33Master, I think you're adorable.
15:36I'm not embarrassed at all.
15:38I've never been happier than I am right now.
15:40He was so silly.
15:42He was already crying.
15:44Mira had told me that Kale rarely spoke.
15:47No one had ever applied for him.
15:49Over time, he became timid.
15:51Yet now, he had said more in a single minute than anyone expected.
15:55Maybe he had been holding it in for too long.
15:58Something soft brushed against my heart.
16:00Was there really someone who felt lucky?
16:02Just because they had me.
16:04Don't call me master anymore.
16:05His palm was damp with nervous sweat.
16:08Just call me Alara.
16:14Lucian came back that evening, and Serafina came with him.
16:17The moment she stepped inside, her eyes swept across the dorm with open disgust.
16:22Alara, you've been at the academy for years.
16:25And this is all you have?
16:27Lucian said you want to replace him.
16:29You don't know how lucky you are.
16:31If he were mine, I'd give that rare phoenix the best of everything.
16:34What would a low-tier major know?
16:36From inside the room, Lucian answered coldly.
16:38She picked some defective dragon that looks more like a snake.
16:41The whole place smells like a cold-blooded creature.
16:44There were only 14 days left.
16:46I didn't feel like arguing anymore.
16:48I lowered my head and continued brushing the small scales along Kale's tail.
16:52No one had ever wanted him before.
16:54The registry only gave him the most basic care.
16:57If I didn't brush the scales loose slowly, they would bother him.
17:00Lucian and Serafina kept taking turns mocking me.
17:03Then Kale suddenly spoke.
17:07Phoenixes smell worse.
17:08Lucian froze.
17:09What did you say?
17:10Kale stepped in front of me and blocked Lucian's view.
17:12I said you stink.
17:13And you're always glued to other mages.
17:16Disloyal.
17:17Fickle.
17:18If you didn't hear me the first time, I can say it ten more times.
17:21I stared at Kale in surprise.
17:24He looked shy.
17:25But his words were sharp.
17:26Was he defending me?
17:28A small warmth spread through my chest.
17:30I looked at him.
17:31Kale instantly dropped the cold expression.
17:33He blinked innocently.
17:34Alara, if you dislike Lucian that much, then you won't mind letting him stay with me for a while, right?
17:41I nodded.
17:43I don't mind.
17:47Lucian threw the clothes in his hands onto the bed.
17:50Alara, you've wanted to get rid of me for a long time, haven't you?
17:53The shirt beneath his foot cost a thousand gold coins.
17:57I was still wearing discount sweatshirts.
18:00Sold three for two hundred silver.
18:02I sighed softly.
18:03Lucian.
18:04Hasn't leaving me always been what you wanted?
18:06Lucian stared at me.
18:08Then he repeated through gritted teeth.
18:09That's right.
18:11I'm leaving you.
18:12You're not rejecting me.
18:13I don't want to spend another minute in this awful place.
18:17Serafina immediately smiled.
18:18Lucian, don't worry.
18:20Come to my house.
18:21I'll give you the very best.
18:23But Lucian didn't answer.
18:25The only sound left in the room was his tail striking the floor in irritation.
18:29He took two steps forward, then looked back at me.
18:32I lowered my head and pretended not to notice.
18:35The smile on Serafina's face stiffened.
18:37Lucian.
18:38Lucian moved again.
18:40But instead of following her, he pushed her outside.
18:43I don't want to stay here.
18:45But the registry told me to remain with Alara temporarily.
18:49I'd rather not break Academy rules.
18:53Serafina.
18:54Once I'm placed back on the application list, you can come find me.
18:58The door shut, cutting off Serafina's unwilling protests.
19:01Alara.
19:02Let's go to your room.
19:03Kale glanced at Lucian's stiff back, then leaned close to my ear.
19:06It's late.
19:07We should sleep.
19:08His breath brushed my ear.
19:10My skin immediately felt warm.
19:12It was a completely normal sentence.
19:14Yet somehow it sounded strange.
19:16Lucian spun around.
19:17You two are sleeping together.
19:19Kale rested one hand lightly on my shoulder,
19:21almost like he was pulling me into his arms.
19:25His expression remained innocent.
19:27Of course.
19:31Isn't that normal?
19:34Right.
19:35Ex-Mr. Phoenix.
19:40I fluffed up the new bedding.
19:42Sorry.
19:43Once Lucian leaves, I'll clean out the other room for you.
19:46At least the weather is warm.
19:49You won't get cold sleeping on the floor.
19:51I paused, then looked at the dragon tail behind him.
19:54Although you're a dragon.
19:57I guess you don't get cold easily, anyway.
20:00I turned around.
20:01Kyle was standing by the door.
20:04The small horns on his head looked strangely pitiful beneath the light.
20:08I slowed my movements.
20:09What's wrong?
20:11You don't want to sleep on the floor.
20:13Kale's tail drooped even lower.
20:15His silver eyes reflected the light like they were wet.
20:17Then you can take the bed.
20:19I'll sleep on the floor.
20:22Did I do something wrong?
20:24I blinked.
20:25What?
20:27You've been good.
20:28The next second, Kale suddenly dropped to his knees.
20:30He was huge.
20:31The small room instantly felt even smaller.
20:33His face, usually cold and fierce, looked oddly pitiful and helpless under the warmth.
20:40If I did something wrong, I can change.
20:44Please don't make me sleep alone.
20:46I learned how to take care of mages at the registry.
20:50I'll be good.
20:51He rushed to my face.
20:53So, he was crying because we were sleeping separately.
20:56Instinctively, I reached out to wipe his tears.
20:58Kale leaned into my hand, rubbing lightly against my palm.
21:01His scales were cool.
21:03Can I?
21:04But his breath was warm.
21:06I stammered.
21:07But we just met.
21:08I thought maybe you wouldn't want that.
21:10Lucian never did.
21:12He once said getting close to a low-tier mage, like me, was worse than being sent back to Blackmoor
21:17trial grounds.
21:22Kale pressed a gentle kiss against my palm.
21:24Warm.
21:25Soft.
21:27I do.
21:29Allura.
21:31I want to stay by your side, protect you, and have a home with you.
21:38I'm a defective dragon nobody wanted.
21:41You're the only one who chose me.
21:43So I like you.
21:46I'm not like that phoenix outside.
21:48You're the only one in my heart.
21:52I took a step back and sat down on the edge of the bed.
21:55Kale's hand was still wrapped around my calf, warm enough to burn.
21:59He knelt beside the bed, looking up at me, still crying.
22:08Please, give me a chance.
22:10My thoughts were a mess.
22:12In the end, I nodded.
22:13Half asleep, I vaguely realized it had started raining outside.
22:17No wonder the room felt so warm.
22:19So humid.
22:20I reached toward the lamp.
22:22But someone caught my hand.
22:24I spoke hoarsely.
22:27I think someone's knocking.
22:31There's somebody outside.
22:33Stop.
22:35The kiss at my neck stilled, then rose to silence me with his lips.
22:41You're still thinking about him?
22:44So you like him more than me, is that it?
22:46I am not.
22:50And then who do you like more?
22:52Then who do you like more?
22:57You!
22:58I like you, alright?
23:00As soon as I said it, the sounds out silent.
23:03Kale, satisfied, reached over and turned on the light.
23:12The next morning, every movement sent a dull ache through my body as I got dressed.
23:17We're Dragonkin, always this strong in the bed.
23:21Kale wrapped his arms around me from behind.
23:24Oh, Laura, you smell so good.
23:28Oh, sweet.
23:31Can we sleep together again tonight?
23:36Stop it.
23:37I can barely walk.
23:38I pulled the door open.
23:39Then I saw Lucian.
23:40The words died in my throat.
23:42The leather railing beside him was covered in deep creases from how hard he had been gripping it.
23:47His eyes were dark with anger.
23:48And something else.
23:50The look on his face made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
23:54Allara.
23:57His voice sounded forced.
23:59Like each word had been dragged out of his throat.
24:03Have you no shame?
24:05Before I could answer,
24:07Hale's arms slid around my waist.
24:09His posture instantly turned aggressive.
24:12Phoenix.
24:15If I hear you insult Elisa one more time,
24:19I'll rip your throat out.
24:22Lucian's pupils narrowed into slits.
24:24His fangs shook.
24:26You can try.
24:28Because I'd love to kill you too.
24:31The room filled with the tension of two male beasts ready to fight.
24:35I turned and squeezed Kale's fingers.
24:38Don't waste your time on someone who doesn't matter.
24:41He'll be gone soon.
24:44Kale's eyes flickered.
24:46The hostility disappeared first from him.
24:48He lowered his gaze and pouted.
24:53He's so scary, Allara.
24:56He scared me.
24:58I rubbed one of his small horns.
25:00It felt surprisingly nice.
25:02That's just how he is.
25:05Ignore him.
25:08Let's go buy you a robe.
25:13Lucian swayed slightly.
25:15The rigid line of his back softened.
25:17Then he stepped in front of the door, blocking our way.
25:20Alara, don't choose him.
25:22Don't you like me anymore?
25:25Whatever he can do for you,
25:27I can do it too.
25:29Send him back now.
25:30I'll pretend none of this ever happened.
25:31Behind me, Kale's body went stiff.
25:34I was silent for a moment.
25:36Then I said something completely unrelated.
25:40You know I grew up in an orphanage.
25:43So?
25:43I looked away, remembering.
25:45That's why I'm good at reading people.
25:48You were happy at first.
25:51Then you grew sick of me.
25:54No matter what I did, it wasn't enough.
25:57You still looked down on me.
26:00So I decided to replace my magical pet.
26:03You should be happy now.
26:06But you are jealousies.
26:08Jealousies.
26:08And anger.
26:10Lucian, can you tell me why?
26:15Dark clouds covered the sun.
26:17The room grew dim.
26:19I couldn't see his expression clearly.
26:21His fingers looked pale.
26:23Almost blue.
26:24Like he was freezing.
26:26For a long time, he said nothing.
26:29I finally gave up.
26:31And walked past him with Kale.
26:33Suddenly, Lucian grabbed my other hand.
26:36I turned around.
26:37For the first time, cracks appeared in his perfect expression.
26:41Like a porcelain doll breaking apart.
26:44Alara.
26:44His voice was quiet.
26:46If I tell you now...
26:49That I really like you...
26:52Is it too late?
26:56The whole thing was so ridiculous.
26:58So ridiculous that it wasn't until Kale and I were beat Lucian unconscious that I finally reacted.
27:06Kale!
27:07I grabbed his arm.
27:09Stop!
27:11If he dies, the Academy will destroy you!
27:16Cal finally stopped.
27:18Breathing hard.
27:20His knuckles were covered in blood.
27:24Bastard!
27:25He pointed at Lucian.
27:27You tell my master you like her?
27:30Homewrecker!
27:32I'll beat you every time I see you!
27:36Lucian struggled onto one elbow, then wiped blood from the corner of his mouth.
27:43Actually, I was here first.
27:46You're the other man.
27:48Kale...
28:01You still care about me?
28:05Don't you?
28:10I'm worried you'll die.
28:13And then Kale will be destroyed.
28:16Lushin grabbed my wrist, almost pleading.
28:19I don't need the Academy healing wing.
28:25Alara.
28:27You heard me, didn't you?
28:29I really do like you.
28:31Weren't you the one who wanted a soul bond right with me?
28:35You wanted us to choose rings together.
28:38We can do it right now!
28:42Let's go.
28:44Lucian.
28:45I gently pulled my hand away.
28:48Serafina already promised she'd apply for you.
28:50You won't be sent to Blackmore Trial Grounds.
28:53So you don't have to force yourself anymore.
28:56You don't need to pretend.
28:58It's not pretending.
28:59It's not pretending.
29:03It's not.
29:06I really like you.
29:08I always have.
29:10Since the first day we met.
29:14You were kind.
29:19How could I not fall for you?
29:21I should have felt something.
29:23Instead, I almost laughed.
29:26Because what part of his behavior had ever looked like love?
29:29I tilted my head, genuinely curious.
29:33So that's how you love someone?
29:35By calling her disgusting?
29:37By calling her pathetic?
29:42By letting her get hurt?
29:45And then telling her it was her own fault?
29:48With every question, Lucian's face grew paler.
29:51Until all the color was gone.
29:53Finally, I spoke softly.
29:55Lucian.
29:57Then I don't want that kind of love.
30:01And honestly, I don't believe you love me at all.
30:10Stop lying to yourself.
30:12Once I was sure he wasn't in danger of dying, I took Kale's hand and walked out the door.
30:21I took Kale straight to the academy healing wing.
30:24The healer was the same one as before.
30:26She looked at Kale with obvious disdain.
30:29So this is your magical pet?
30:31The one who got you hurt three times in one month and never even came with you?
30:36Now he's the one injured and you're still bringing him here.
30:40I couldn't help laughing.
30:41No, you've got it wrong.
30:44He's my new magical pet.
30:45The healer immediately looked embarrassed.
30:50I'm sorry.
30:51Last time I had low blood sugar, Alara caught me before I hit the floor.
30:56She's such a good girl.
30:58I thought you were the pet who kept hurting her.
31:01Kale immediately looked at me.
31:03His eyes grew complicated.
31:05Then he said softly.
31:07Alara.
31:10My heart hurts for you.
31:14I've always been good at making peace with things.
31:17When Lucian treated me badly, I told myself I simply wasn't good enough.
31:21So I worked harder.
31:23I was hurt.
31:24Of course I was.
31:25But I turned that pain into something useful.
31:28Something that helped me grow stronger.
31:30I thought nothing could affect me anymore.
31:33Not other people's contempt.
31:36Not the people closest to me hurting me.
31:39But then Kale said he felt sorry for me.
31:42Sorry for my wounds.
31:44Sorry for all my efforts.
31:48He told me I was his favorite person in the world.
31:50For the first time, someone truly saw me.
31:55Something warm and painful flooded my chest.
31:58So full, it almost spilled from my eyes.
32:04Focus on your treatment.
32:11Maybe things really do get better after you've hit rock bottom.
32:14I lost my family.
32:16Then I met a Lucian who never loved me.
32:19Maybe every hardship I went through existed for one reason.
32:22To bring Kale to me.
32:27For the next few weeks, Kale and I silently ignored Lucian.
32:31Kale even found a job patrolling the academy at night.
32:34I have two hands and two feet.
32:36And I'm a man.
32:40I want to do something for you.
32:42That was when I realized something.
32:44Life was supposed to be shared.
32:46You weren't meant to carry everything alone.
32:49Every day, Lucian sat in the living room.
32:52Watching us leave.
32:54Watching us come back.
32:57The night before he was scheduled to leave, he stopped me outside the dormitory.
33:03I wait for you every day.
33:07And you don't even look at me, Alara.
33:13I know I was wrong.
33:15Everyone makes mistakes.
33:20Why can't you forgive me just once?
33:23I shook my head.
33:25I'm not angry with you.
33:28I understand.
33:30You're a pure-blood phoenix.
33:32I'm a low-tier mage.
33:35I really did get lucky when I was assigned to you.
33:39So I understand why you weren't satisfied.
33:42Hope instantly appeared on Lucian's face.
33:45So you forgive me?
33:48I'll treat you better this time.
33:53Tomorrow we'll send that snake back.
33:55No.
33:59Kale isn't leaving.
34:02I think you're confusing your feelings because you're afraid of being sent back to the registry.
34:06Once our contract is terminated, everything will return to normal.
34:10Lucian shook his head desperately.
34:13No.
34:14No, that's not it.
34:19Alara, what do I have to say to make you believe me?
34:24I really do love you.
34:29I really love you.
34:31Please, I beg you.
34:34Seeing him fall apart like this suddenly reminded me of the old me.
34:41The version of myself that begged for his love.
34:44I finally understood how pathetic I must have looked.
34:49No wonder Lucian always despised me.
34:53I knew I loved you long ago.
34:57But I couldn't accept loving a low-tier mage.
35:00If I looked down on you, it didn't feel like I was settling.
35:02And every time you tried to prove your love, I felt superior again like the fucking pureblood phoenix everyone admired.
35:13I was the unwanted defective one.
35:15It was your love that made me feel worthy.
35:19Only then did I finally understand.
35:21Lucian couldn't accept falling for a low-tier mage.
35:25He needed my devotion.
35:28Because it allowed him to pretend his feelings were forced.
35:33That loving me was beneath him.
35:36What? What's wrong?
35:41Lucian!
35:44We're really over.
35:46Completely over.
35:51Two weeks later, Meera arrived with a bright smile.
35:54Elara, Kale really is obedient, isn't he?
35:57Of course I am.
35:59Right, Elara?
36:01Most of the time.
36:02What do you mean most of the time?
36:05I'm always obedient.
36:06A dragonkin as tall and intimidating as him acting like that was strangely adorable.
36:12Meera handed me the final confirmation documents.
36:15As I picked up the pen, I suddenly remembered the day I applied for Lucian.
36:20Back then, we had sat side by side.
36:24His nose was red.
36:25Tears and happiness mixed together on his face.
36:28He looked so cute that I kept glancing at him.
36:31He became flustered.
36:32That was one of the few times I had ever seen him smile.
36:36Sorry.
36:38I'll try to dress better in the future.
36:40I still remembered the curve of his lips.
36:42The slightly longer fang on the left side.
36:45You already look good.
36:50How?
36:51I shook my head and forced the memory away.
36:56No matter what he had once been, he was no longer that person.
37:00I always thought this bed was uncomfortable.
37:03Turns out it's actually not bad.
37:05His steps were slow.
37:06But until the very end, neither Kale nor I looked back.
37:11I saw a crystal recording online.
37:14Someone polished their dragon cold's horns until they were perfectly smooth.
37:18I want to try.
37:19But if I ruin them, you can't get mad.
37:21Kale obediently lowered his head.
37:23His horns felt cool beneath my fingers, like polished jade.
37:28As long as you're the one doing it, I'll love them.
37:32The front door closed behind Lucian.
37:35He was gone.
37:38A long time later, I heard about Lucian from Mira.
37:42Seraphine ever applied for him.
37:46Once she learned Lucian couldn't complete Nirvana,
37:49she threw a huge fit at the registry.
37:51She said he wasted her time.
37:53A defective phoenix acting that arrogant.
37:56I was stunned.
37:56She didn't know about his condition.
37:59Mira paused.
38:00No.
38:01Then added,
38:03Lucian got sick.
38:05Depression.
38:06He can barely talk to people now.
38:09The Academy approved retirement placement for him.
38:12These days, he helps at one of the affiliated orphanages.
38:17Oddly enough, he's calmer around the children.
38:21After the communication, Crystal went dark.
38:23I sat there for a long time.
38:26Kyle wrapped his arms around me from behind.
38:30Are you worried about him?
38:35If you really are, we can apply to take him back.
38:37I don't mind.
38:40He said he didn't mind.
38:42Yet his arm around my waist tightened so much it almost hurt.
38:46I turned around and pinched his cheek.
38:49When are you going to stop saying the opposite of what you feel?
38:53Kyle was wonderful.
38:54The only problem was that he always tried too hard to please me.
38:59No matter what I asked, he would agree.
39:02Sometimes I worried that if I ever did something terrible, he would help me clean up the mess afterward.
39:08I wanted him to be more honest, to say what he really felt.
39:13I pinched harder, trying to teach him that it was okay to refuse me.
39:18But even after his cheeks turned red, he didn't complain.
39:24Why don't you ever say it hurts?
39:27You can say no to me.
39:32You only pinch me.
39:35You don't pinch anyone else.
39:38That means you like me.
39:43If you like me,
39:44I'm happy.
39:47So it doesn't hurt.
39:53You really are.
39:57Really.
40:29Our children will be even cuter than me.
40:32Want to find out?
40:34No.
40:35Absolutely not.
40:37It's daytime.
40:39It's daytime.
40:44It's daytime.
40:46It's daytime.
40:47It's daytime.
40:47It doesn't say no.
40:48It actually hurts.
40:49Sous-titrage FR ?
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