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00:00:00A few months ago, I'd never even opened a book of runes.
00:00:03I was locked in a cellar and treated like a piece of property worth 50,000 gold pieces.
00:00:09Because...
00:00:09And because...
00:00:12I'm standing here now because he saved me.
00:00:15And because...
00:00:16Laura.
00:00:17Because I can bear his child.
00:00:19Sometimes I'm afraid he doesn't truly love me, that he only needs this child.
00:00:23If there were no child.
00:00:25If I were still the ordinary girl I was before I met him.
00:00:30Would he still protect me?
00:00:33Would he still call me his wife?
00:00:35You should ask him that.
00:00:36I'm afraid to.
00:00:37What if his answer isn't the one I want?
00:00:40I'm more afraid that I'm nothing but the Dragon King's shadow.
00:00:43Everyone sees Kyle's wife and the Dragon Heir's mother before they see Laura.
00:00:47Then they're wrong.
00:00:51You're no one's shadow.
00:00:57You restored an ancient Roodstone.
00:01:00Summoned two sacred beasts.
00:01:02And learned in three months what takes a master ten years.
00:01:09Even if you leave Kyle's side one day, you'll still be you.
00:01:13How moving.
00:01:15Kyle fights for his life at the front.
00:01:18While you stroll beneath the moon with another man.
00:01:22Roland and I are friends.
00:01:24It's none of your concern.
00:01:31Kyle's been gone only a few days.
00:01:33And already you're inseparable from another man.
00:01:38Don't touch me.
00:01:40You have no right to judge me.
00:01:43Then what right do you have to keep him?
00:01:49You're afraid of becoming his shadow and you don't even know if he loves you.
00:01:53If being with Roland is easier...
00:01:57Then why can't you let me have Kyle?
00:02:00This is not Laura's fault.
00:02:03How protective.
00:02:05Are you in love with her?
00:02:07Yes.
00:02:09I brought her here because I love her.
00:02:13Roland, you see?
00:02:14I was right.
00:02:16He spends every day at your side because he clearly loves you, Laura.
00:02:22You really do have a talent for this.
00:02:24Gloria did nothing wrong.
00:02:28My feelings are mine alone.
00:02:30She never encouraged me or crossed the line.
00:02:32If you want to shame someone...
00:02:34Shame me.
00:02:36Enough.
00:02:37You can question my relationship with Kyle.
00:02:40But don't paint me as a woman who seduces every man she meets.
00:02:43I fought to escape my home and came here to learn.
00:02:48I won't let anyone else decide who I am.
00:02:54Laura, I never meant to say that aloud.
00:03:00Roland, I can pretend I never heard what you said tonight.
00:03:02No.
00:03:04I need to say it.
00:03:06If I don't say it today, I may never get another chance.
00:03:14I know you love Kyle and carry his child.
00:03:16But I love you.
00:03:18And I need to ask you this once.
00:03:20If you want, I can take you away from here.
00:03:25I...
00:03:25My kingdom has no laws about dragon blood.
00:03:28No one will put you on a pedestal because you can bear a dragon heir or look down on you
00:03:32because you're mortal.
00:03:33You can keep studying Rudencraft and simply be yourself.
00:03:41Roland, you are a good man.
00:03:44That's rarely a good sign, is it?
00:03:47My child needs a father.
00:03:49More importantly, my heart already belongs to someone else.
00:03:52Even if you think he doesn't need you?
00:03:55Even if he doesn't.
00:03:57I understand.
00:04:01I'm sorry.
00:04:03Don't apologize.
00:04:05I respect your choice.
00:04:07I'm tired.
00:04:08I should go back and rest.
00:04:19Why put yourself through this?
00:04:21She doesn't love you.
00:04:23I know.
00:04:24I can see it.
00:04:26Then why tell her?
00:04:30Because I wanted her to know that even without Kyle, she still shines.
00:04:35And you?
00:04:36Me?
00:04:38What about me?
00:04:39At least I have the courage to admit I've lost.
00:04:43Do you?
00:04:44What do you mean?
00:04:48Aren't you doing the same thing?
00:04:50You say you're the woman Kyle deserves, yet you've never truly harmed Laura.
00:04:54You only keep trying to make her lose faith in him.
00:04:58As if you're carrying out some task you hate.
00:05:01Driving her away from the Dragon King.
00:05:06You investigated me?
00:05:11Don't be afraid.
00:05:13I mean you no harm.
00:05:15I only wonder, who are you so afraid of?
00:05:25Your Highness, being too clever can be dangerous.
00:05:28Then I was right.
00:05:30My life is not mine to choose.
00:05:32One day you'll understand.
00:05:41Laura?
00:05:43Laura?
00:05:43Laura, I'm home!
00:06:02Stuart, where is my wife?
00:06:04Where are her clothes, her belongings?
00:06:06Why is everything gone?
00:06:07I asked, where her things are.
00:06:23Alfonso, where is Laura?
00:06:26My lord, the lady has moved into the Academy's student quarters.
00:06:37She left one message, I never want to see you again.
00:06:49I was gone only a few days, why won't she see me?
00:06:55What happened while I was away?
00:06:58I have to find her.
00:07:00She left one message, I never want to see you again.
00:07:02Your Highness, your wound still needs treatment.
00:07:06I won't die.
00:07:13You handle the attack while I seal the Outer Ring.
00:07:16Leave a return channel here, or your drakenic power will shatter my ward as well.
00:07:23Are you saying my runes don't play fair?
00:07:26I said no such thing.
00:07:29But Master Siren's magic certainly doesn't play fair.
00:07:33Don't let Master Siren hear you.
00:07:48Why are you standing so close to her?
00:07:51We were discussing the tournament.
00:07:55Do you need to stand that close just to discuss the tournament?
00:08:04Your Majesty.
00:08:07What did you call me?
00:08:09Your Majesty.
00:08:10This is the Academy.
00:08:12What business brings you here?
00:08:22Laura, I went to find you the moment I returned, but all your things were gone.
00:08:27Why?
00:08:29Why should that concern you?
00:08:35Stop being angry with me and come home.
00:08:41That is your home, not mine.
00:08:58Laura, I've only been gone a few days.
00:09:00Are you already closer to him than you are to me?
00:09:03What happened?
00:09:05Why won't you see me?
00:09:06Why did you move everything out of our home?
00:09:09Why waste time questioning me?
00:09:11Go welcome your childhood sweetheart.
00:09:15What childhood sweetheart?
00:09:17Morgana.
00:09:20Morgana?
00:09:22She's here?
00:09:28I didn't even know she'd come to the capital.
00:09:31Enough.
00:09:37Laura.
00:09:38What are you doing?
00:09:39I still have to prepare for the tournament.
00:09:41Your Majesty, please leave.
00:09:46At least let me explain.
00:09:58Leave.
00:10:00I don't want to see you.
00:10:01I don't want to see you.
00:10:21I don't want to see you.
00:10:21The Dragon King is here again?
00:10:23The guards say he never left last night.
00:10:30Laura.
00:10:31You ate almost nothing last night.
00:10:34I made your favorite honey cakes myself.
00:10:39I don't want them.
00:10:43What do you mean?
00:10:44These used to be your favorite.
00:10:48People change, Kyle.
00:10:50So have I.
00:10:58Laura, he looks so miserable.
00:11:00Don't defend him.
00:11:01Whose side are you on?
00:11:10My lady,
00:11:11His Highness said you refused the honey cakes this morning,
00:11:13so he sent something savory instead.
00:11:21What a show.
00:11:22The Dragon King followed her all the way here,
00:11:25and she still acts as if none of it matters.
00:11:28She has to keep pretending.
00:11:30If she doesn't keep the Dragon King chasing after her,
00:11:33how will she prove how valuable she is?
00:11:40Erica.
00:11:41Watch your tongue.
00:11:43She was walking under the moon with Prince Roland just days ago.
00:11:46Now she has a prince and a Dragon King chasing her.
00:11:49She must be thrilled.
00:11:51Are we not allowed to say so?
00:11:59Who I talk to is none of your concern.
00:12:04Please take it back untouched.
00:12:22Who did you just say was stringing me along?
00:12:24Your Majesty, I only...
00:12:26I don't care.
00:12:28Get out.
00:12:30Get out.
00:12:31Get out.
00:12:32Get out.
00:12:49Did he really stand there all night?
00:12:53From dusk until now.
00:12:55He hasn't moved once.
00:13:06Should we let him inside?
00:13:07His wound seems to have opened again.
00:13:12Dragons don't get sick from a little rain.
00:13:17But he still feels pain.
00:13:42He really seems to care about you.
00:13:46Does he really need me?
00:13:48Or only this child?
00:13:56Don't rush.
00:13:58Your power moves too fast.
00:14:00Give the ward half a breath to settle.
00:14:02Like this?
00:14:06Yes, exactly.
00:14:08We will keep this rhythm in the tournament.
00:14:13Roland.
00:14:16Kyle, let him go.
00:14:18Let him go.
00:14:20Roland, I'm warning you.
00:14:23Stay away from my wife.
00:14:25Come on.
00:14:27She's my partner.
00:14:29The classmates training together.
00:14:31Nothing more.
00:14:32Training requires you to press against her back
00:14:34and whisper in her ear.
00:14:36You don't understand.
00:14:38Her aura is unstable.
00:14:39I have to guide her hand myself.
00:14:40I don't need to understand.
00:14:41I only know I want to cut off your hand.
00:14:43That is your problem.
00:14:46Kyle, calm down.
00:14:48Kyle, all this fury over one woman.
00:14:50She clearly prefers Roland.
00:14:52Shut up!
00:15:00She said it's none of your concern.
00:15:02Didn't you hear her?
00:15:04You think you understand her so well?
00:15:06For the past few days, I've been the one by her side.
00:15:10Enough!
00:15:11This is the academy, not your dragon keep.
00:15:14Don't destroy my workshop.
00:15:17I just can't stand seeing him so close to you.
00:15:21We were only practicing.
00:15:23What right do you have to control me?
00:15:26You are my wife.
00:15:30So you decide who I can talk to, partner with, or call a friend?
00:15:37No, Laura.
00:15:38That's not what I meant.
00:15:39I was only jealous.
00:15:40You are not my master!
00:15:43Every action I take and every word I speak is my choice.
00:15:47You don't control me.
00:15:51Laura, I never meant...
00:15:52I am not your possession.
00:15:55And I am not a tool to give you a dragon heir.
00:16:01What did you say?
00:16:05And you still have to ask why?
00:16:11How dare you ask me why?
00:16:16Where did this come from?
00:16:19Morgana said you grew up together, that you were childhood sweethearts.
00:16:22The first day you reached the North, you went to see her.
00:16:24You even held her in your arms!
00:16:27But that is not what frightens me most.
00:16:30I fear you chose me only because I carry your one and only child.
00:16:34Is that true?
00:16:40You believed you would never have an heir.
00:16:43Then I became pregnant with your only heir, and you chose to marry and protect me.
00:16:48Was it because of me?
00:16:50Or the child?
00:16:57If there were no child, would you still want me?
00:17:08Laura, listen.
00:17:10On my first day in the North, the rebels struck the Western camp.
00:17:15Morgana took an arrow in her side.
00:17:17I carried her because she could not stand.
00:17:24I was carrying a wounded woman, not embracing a lover.
00:17:28Morgana, tell her!
00:17:31The wound was real.
00:17:33I had the pain to choose the most misleading angle and send a portrait to the capital.
00:17:40Then you didn't betray me?
00:17:42Never.
00:17:43Morgana and I have never been lovers.
00:17:47May I hold you?
00:17:56Do you know how scared I was?
00:17:58I was afraid you didn't love me, that without the child I was nothing.
00:18:02Look at me.
00:18:05Even without the child I would still choose you.
00:18:08The child first led me to you, but you are the one who claimed my heart.
00:18:19I'm sorry.
00:18:20I made you doubt my love.
00:18:33I'm sorry.
00:18:38I ordered the painter to make that portrait in the North.
00:18:42My wound was real, and Kyle did save me.
00:18:46But I had the painter cut out the blood and the healer's tent, leaving only what looked like an embrace.
00:18:58The childhood portraits, the betrothal, the tales of us growing up together, some were true.
00:19:04And some I deliberately made sound intimate.
00:19:12Morgana, why would you do this?
00:19:15Weren't we the closest of friends?
00:19:20My family forced me.
00:19:27For years, my elders insisted our houses must unite through marriage.
00:19:32When you found your fated mate, they sent me to the capital to tear you apart.
00:19:38If you didn't want it, you could have refused.
00:19:41You are the Dragon King.
00:19:43I am not.
00:19:44I didn't have that choice.
00:19:47The council holds my parents and brother.
00:19:49If I defy them, they'll punish my family first.
00:19:56I'm leaving soon, Laura.
00:19:58I was here last night while Kyle waited for you.
00:20:02The Silver Dragon Knights tried three times to persuade him to leave.
00:20:06He only asked whether you had rested.
00:20:10That was when I understood how foolish this all was.
00:20:14When someone's eyes are full of another person, no ancient alliance can come between them.
00:20:25I never wanted to marry you.
00:20:27We are far better as friends.
00:20:30That I believe.
00:20:36There you go again.
00:20:38Please don't flaunt your affection in front of me.
00:20:43I'll tell my family I couldn't do it.
00:20:45They'll make trouble for me, but I'll handle it.
00:20:48I won't let any of it touch either of you.
00:20:53He has never looked at anyone the way he looks at you.
00:20:56He truly loves you.
00:20:59Laura, I'm sorry for what I did.
00:21:02I wish you both happiness.
00:21:06Thank you for telling us.
00:21:09We believe in you too.
00:21:17May I hold you now?
00:21:21Didn't you already?
00:21:23That was to apologize.
00:21:26This is because I missed you.
00:21:33That tickles.
00:21:36You wouldn't let me touch you for three days and now you're ticklish?
00:21:39You should have explained yourself.
00:21:42All right.
00:21:43My fault.
00:21:48Next time you're jealous, don't shut me out.
00:21:52Ask me first.
00:21:57Who was jealous?
00:21:59You tore a hole in the portrait and you still say you weren't jealous?
00:22:10Are you all right?
00:22:11Does your wound still hurt?
00:22:13Yes, but not as much as it hurt when you ignored me.
00:22:17You silver-tongued rogue.
00:22:23That will stop the pain.
00:22:32A dragon rune resonance ward?
00:22:34Leave the third layer to me.
00:22:36Did you see that?
00:22:38My disciple.
00:22:39Now that's teamwork.
00:22:41I accuse Laura of plagiarism.
00:22:44What did you say?
00:22:45Plagiarism?
00:22:46The draconic defense formation you just used is my design.
00:22:50Three months ago.
00:22:52I thought Laura and Roland only completed theirs this month.
00:22:55Could she truly have stolen Erica's work?
00:23:02You can all see it.
00:23:04Every step is identical to mine.
00:23:06How could a commoner who's barely been at the academy suddenly understand high draconic runes?
00:23:11She stole them.
00:23:13Let go.
00:23:15What?
00:23:16Are you afraid I'll expose you?
00:23:18You carry the dragon king's child and now you think you can claim someone else's work as your own.
00:23:27Don't touch her.
00:23:28You protect her too?
00:23:29Her talent for seducing men is greater than her talent for magic.
00:23:33No one may interfere with an inquiry during the tournament.
00:23:35These manuscripts are nearly identical.
00:23:36Until the truth is known, Laura and Roland are suspended from the contest.
00:23:43A prodigy?
00:23:45Today I'll turn you into a thief before the entire academy.
00:23:52There's something wrong with this parchment.
00:24:00What are you so even to destroy?
00:24:02I can't stand the sight of stolen work.
00:24:05Thief!
00:24:05Withdraw from the tournament!
00:24:10Let me handle this myself.
00:24:13Alright.
00:24:14I trust you.
00:24:16If you need me, I'll step in.
00:24:20Her parchment has been scorched.
00:24:22And the ink around the date is darker than the rest.
00:24:27Examiner!
00:24:27Inspect the parchment here and now!
00:24:32Submit your original manuscript.
00:24:33We will examine both.
00:24:36Why are you examining mine?
00:24:37Laura is the one who copied me.
00:24:39You only need to inspect hers.
00:24:40You accused her of copying you.
00:24:42Your original must be submitted for comparison.
00:24:45This research belongs to my family.
00:24:47It cannot be made public.
00:24:52Moments ago, you wanted every soul here to see it.
00:24:55Now the judge is asked to examine it,
00:24:57and suddenly it must remain private.
00:24:59Stop changing the subject!
00:25:01You demanded an inquiry, so examine both.
00:25:04Or can this original can't stand up to scrutiny?
00:25:08She is the accused.
00:25:10What right have you to touch my property?
00:25:12Hand it over!
00:25:19The parchment was scorched and soaked in an alchemical wash
00:25:22to make it appear old.
00:25:23The date was added later in fresh ink.
00:25:26Then Erica forged it to frame Laurie.
00:25:27How vile!
00:25:30A false date doesn't prove she didn't copy me!
00:25:34This is my family's private design!
00:25:36I improved it myself!
00:25:44Since you still refuse to admit it,
00:25:47let everyone see the true first draft!
00:25:50Laura completed the first draft in my rune tower three months ago.
00:25:53It was sealed in the headmaster's office beneath my private mark.
00:25:59She cut her finger that day, and her blood fell on the pagement.
00:26:03Who can counterfeit another person's blood?
00:26:09It's true.
00:26:11Cyril entrusted this manuscript to me.
00:26:13I stayed quiet to see how far you'd go against a fellow student
00:26:16before you finally stopped.
00:26:18Erica, I'm deeply disappointed in you.
00:26:20The proof is conclusive.
00:26:22Laura created the work.
00:26:24Erica forged a manuscript and made a malicious accusation.
00:26:29You slander my wife, then think you can just walk away.
00:26:36Go win back your honor.
00:26:42First place in this year's tournament goes to Laura and Roland.
00:26:49Erica, you forged evidence and falsely accused a fellow student.
00:26:53You are expelled from this academy.
00:26:55Leave at once.
00:26:57I won't let you get away with this.
00:26:59You called me a commoner, a worthless fraud,
00:27:02and a woman who only got this far because of men.
00:27:07Remember this.
00:27:08I defeated you with my own strength.
00:27:15Laura!
00:27:16You were chosen for the Imperial Rune Exhibition!
00:27:18By the heavens!
00:27:19She must be the first mortal exhibitor in 300 years.
00:27:22She's barely been at the Academy.
00:27:23How can she already enter the Imperial Exhibition?
00:27:26Mortals can enter too?
00:27:27She earned her place by winning the Academy Tournament.
00:27:30All you do is talk.
00:27:32Don't be nervous.
00:27:33This exhibition isn't the end of your road.
00:27:36It's where the whole Empire begins to learn your name.
00:27:40Have you chosen what to present?
00:27:42I want to strengthen the Dragon Rhyne Resonance Ward
00:27:45so that even those without noble blood can use it to protect themselves.
00:27:49Then give it everything you have.
00:27:51Laura, are you afraid?
00:27:53I am.
00:27:54But I'm more afraid of spending my life hiding behind you.
00:27:57I'll prove myself until everyone who looked down at me has no choice but to respect me.
00:28:04Keep walking forward.
00:28:05I will always be the shield at your back.
00:28:09Useless girl!
00:28:10It was bad enough that you resorted to a false accusation, but you even left proof behind.
00:28:14What can you do right?
00:28:16Father, Laura did this to me.
00:28:18Fool!
00:28:19I paid dearly to place you in that Academy, and you let a mortal trample you beneath her feet and
00:28:23disgrace our house!
00:28:24Laura, that woman humiliated me in front of the whole capital,
00:28:28and now she means to enter the Rune Master's Guild.
00:28:31I won't let her rise so easily.
00:28:34Aldred, what do you propose?
00:28:35The exhibition recognizes only completed work.
00:28:38What if she has nothing to show?
00:28:40Then all her talent will be nothing but a joke.
00:28:43Father, I know where she keeps it.
00:28:45The underground workshop of Siren's Rumen Tower.
00:28:47Only one guard is posted there each night.
00:28:49Excellent!
00:28:50Then we'll steal it.
00:28:52Without the manuscript, even if she displays the formation, she can't prove it's hers.
00:28:56No.
00:28:57Stealing it isn't enough.
00:28:58I want her to discover it destroyed the day before the exhibition, when there's no time to rebuild it.
00:29:03After three months, it's finally done!
00:29:06One final stability test tomorrow, then it will be ready for the exhibition.
00:29:17This time, it'll be over before you even have time to cry.
00:29:26Laura, what happened?
00:29:27What are you looking for?
00:29:29My ward manuscript is gone.
00:29:34The three months of our original materials are gone too.
00:29:37Who's been in my tower?
00:29:40Master Siren, no entry was recorded last night.
00:29:45The exhibition opens tomorrow morning.
00:29:48If we report this to the guild now, you may withdraw and keep your place for next year.
00:29:52I'm not backing down!
00:29:55The exhibition opens tomorrow morning.
00:29:57You have one night.
00:29:58The first version took us three months!
00:30:02They stole my pagement, not the knowledge in my mind.
00:30:05Besides, the old design can still be improved.
00:30:07I can do this.
00:30:10What do you need?
00:30:11Your silver dragon marrow.
00:30:13It can triple the resonance speed, but carving with it can turn the magic back on the mind.
00:30:18No!
00:30:19Even the most skilled roadmasters are afraid to use it.
00:30:22The backlash could consume you!
00:30:24Master, I can't wait for someone else to save me every time someone knocks me down.
00:30:33You can try, but I'm staying beside you.
00:30:37The moment you can't go on, you stop.
00:30:39I won't let you hurt yourself.
00:30:42All right.
00:30:45Your Highness, should we send men to search for the stolen work?
00:30:48Search.
00:30:49Shut down every black market and every gate out of the capital.
00:30:53Don't tell Laura.
00:30:54She can't be disturbed now.
00:31:01Stop!
00:31:02Your hands are shaking.
00:31:03You can't keep going.
00:31:04Let's withdraw from the exhibition.
00:31:05No.
00:31:06Again.
00:31:07Laura!
00:31:17Laura, if you continue, the backlash will consume you.
00:31:21The original had six defensive layers.
00:31:23I'm taking it straight to nine.
00:31:25Nine layers?
00:31:27They stole the first version.
00:31:29Today, I will make it worthless.
00:31:37Laura, are you all right?
00:31:40I'm fine.
00:31:42Trust me.
00:31:42I can do this.
00:31:47Master, trust me one more time.
00:31:57You haven't slept all night.
00:31:59The exhibition opens in a few hours.
00:32:01Let's give up.
00:32:02One final stroke.
00:32:09Child, the first version was already good enough.
00:32:12If I must rebuild it, I will make it stronger than the one they stole.
00:32:24Ninefold residence.
00:32:25Twice the strength of the original.
00:32:27You did it!
00:32:28Laura!
00:32:34How was the formation?
00:32:36The formation is fine.
00:32:38You almost got yourself killed.
00:32:40I couldn't lose to a thief.
00:32:42I know you want to stand on your own, but you're not made of iron.
00:32:47You didn't leave all night either.
00:32:49How could I sleep while you fought for your life inside?
00:32:56It's filthy.
00:32:57It's not the first time I've tasted your blood.
00:33:02After the exhibition, you are not touching these tools for three days.
00:33:06Then what am I supposed to do?
00:33:09I'll find something else to keep your hands busy.
00:33:12Kyle!
00:33:13I'm still here!
00:33:18She came after all.
00:33:20Did she really rebuild everything in one night?
00:33:23Then I will destroy both her and her precious work.
00:33:28Master is still here.
00:33:30I am blind.
00:33:32I see nothing.
00:33:34If you ever do this again, I'll cast every one of your tools into the lava.
00:33:38You promised not to interfere with my choices.
00:33:41You worked until you collapsed.
00:33:44No one gets to hurt my wife.
00:33:45Not even you.
00:33:52A commoner dares enter the Imperial Exhibition.
00:33:55Once that cannon fires, it'll blow you and that worthless ward to pieces.
00:34:00Something rebuilt in one night deserves a place here.
00:34:03Without the Dragon King behind her, she wouldn't have made it through the gates.
00:34:10Test it before you call it worthless.
00:34:28A nine-fold resonance ward.
00:34:31And it needs no dragon blood to activate.
00:34:41Look closely.
00:34:42That's my disciple.
00:34:48If we don't act now, she'll rise above us for good.
00:34:54The Dragon King stands beside her.
00:34:56Do you have a death wish?
00:35:00Are we really going to stand here and watch her steal all the glory?
00:35:11Halt.
00:35:12The ancient beast enclosure is forbidden.
00:35:14His Majesty and several Masters capture these creatures together.
00:35:17Nothing may go wrong here.
00:35:18Counselor Aldrich ordered this inspection.
00:35:20You dare stand in my way?
00:35:30Laura, you're dead.
00:35:33I propose that Laura's resonance ward be developed for the defense of the entire Empire.
00:35:42Are you tired?
00:35:44You've been standing a long time.
00:35:46That must be hard with your belly growing by the day.
00:35:49I'm fine.
00:35:50This is worth it.
00:35:53When we return, I'll examine you myself.
00:35:55I won't have you hiding another injury from me.
00:35:59Behave yourself.
00:36:08The beasts have escaped!
00:36:26Laura!
00:36:38Go.
00:36:40Tear her apart.
00:36:56Laura! Get back!
00:37:03Everyone, move toward the exits! Don't push!
00:37:14Laura!
00:37:21Yes. There. Tear her apart. Her and the child in her belly.
00:37:31Kyle!
00:37:43Master?
00:37:47She's my disciple. None of you will touch her!
00:37:52No! Master, let go!
00:37:55I won't let them hurt you. You're the future of our art!
00:38:00No!
00:38:18Get away from her!
00:38:23Kyle! Save him! Please! Save him!
00:38:30Don't waste your strength. The claw tore through my heart channel. I can't hold on.
00:38:44No!
00:38:45From the first moment I saw you, I knew the future of Dracanic Runegraph belonged to you.
00:38:51I leave all my years of research to you.
00:38:57You have already become a greater root master than I ever was.
00:39:01No! Master, there's still so much I haven't learned. Get up! You still have to teach me!
00:39:11No! I don't want it!
00:39:16Don't cry.
00:39:22I'm only going on ahead.
00:39:26One day, you'll stand at the very top of Imperial Roodgrath.
00:39:32I'll be watching you from the heavens.
00:39:40I don't want it! Keep it yourself!
00:39:44Listen to me.
00:39:50I still have so much to learn.
00:39:53You promised you would teach me.
00:39:57You learned in three months what took me ten years.
00:40:02What could I possibly have left to teach you?
00:40:10Laura, you're no one's shadow.
00:40:13And carrying a dragon heir isn't what makes you valuable.
00:40:17You are the one person in 300 years who may restore Draconic Woundcraft to glory.
00:40:26Promise me you won't stop.
00:40:28Keep our art alive and carry it forward.
00:40:32I promise.
00:40:34But you can't leave either.
00:40:38My dear disciple.
00:40:45Master.
00:40:50Master!
00:40:55Master, Master.
00:40:58Master, Master, Master, Master.
00:41:00Master, Master.
00:41:04Master, Master.
00:41:37It's her.
00:41:37Hila, someone see what is wrong with my wife.
00:41:41She's bleeding!
00:41:47The dragon child's aura is unstable.
00:41:49Take her to the birthing chamber at once.
00:41:56Master...
00:41:57Laura, hold on. I won't let anything happen to you. Stay with me.
00:42:03Kyle, go check on Master.
00:42:05He's lying alone on that cold floor.
00:42:07He always said he hated the cold.
00:42:09Please, go to him!
00:42:11Laura, he's dead. Please, calm down. You're in grave danger.
00:42:14I have to get you to the healers now.
00:42:17Your majesty, the birthing chamber is ready.
00:42:20Her condition is grave.
00:42:21We can't wait any longer.
00:42:28Make sure Master Siren's body is treated with honor.
00:42:33Don't close your eyes.
00:42:34You're going to be alright.
00:42:36Laura!
00:42:44Wait. There's another one.
00:42:47What?
00:42:49Twins.
00:42:51One carries the royal silver dragon bloodline.
00:42:53The other carries the bloodline of the ancient dragon rootmasters.
00:42:57Two children?
00:43:00Are they...
00:43:01Are they both alright?
00:43:04For now.
00:43:06But the danger is worse than we believed.
00:43:09Both are coming too early.
00:43:11And their dragon blood is fighting for the mother's strength.
00:43:14If we wait, all three will die.
00:43:18Then what are you waiting for?
00:43:20Deliver them now!
00:43:21Your majesty.
00:43:23The lady has suffered a terrible shock and exhausted her rune power.
00:43:27If the dragon blood rages during the birth, she may bleed beyond our power to stop.
00:43:33I want good news, not talk of death.
00:43:38Kyle.
00:43:39Don't frighten them.
00:43:43You need only bring our children safely into the world.
00:43:47Come back to me.
00:43:49Leave everything else in my hands.
00:43:52I will.
00:43:53I promise.
00:43:56All three of you are coming back to me.
00:43:59I won't lose any of you.
00:44:04To the birthing chamber.
00:44:06Prepare the double blood-stilling ward.
00:44:20Laura.
00:44:21You had me cast out of the academy and made my house a laughing stock.
00:44:25Now you think you can safely bear the dragon king's children.
00:44:33Dream on.
00:44:42Kyle, you're wounded.
00:44:48I'll be just outside the door.
00:44:51I'm not going anywhere.
00:44:53If Master were still here, he'd call you stubborn and reckless.
00:45:02Then come out alive and scold me in his place.
00:45:13Stop.
00:45:18Look up.
00:45:22Quickly!
00:45:22Both heartbeats are becoming erratic.
00:45:31Laura.
00:45:32This time no one will reach you in time.
00:45:36The children.
00:45:37How are they?
00:45:39The children are fine.
00:45:41Don't move, milady.
00:45:44I will steady the ward stone.
00:45:47You're new?
00:45:49Hurry.
00:45:50Is she on the birthing roster?
00:45:54The dragon king sent me from another chamber to assist.
00:45:57Stop wasting time.
00:45:59If something happens because you delayed the birth, will you take responsibility?
00:46:08You're so good at winning.
00:46:10Let's see who can protect you now.
00:46:15What did you say?
00:46:17I said, bear with it.
00:46:19It'll be over soon.
00:46:25Stop!
00:46:27Who damaged the ward stone?
00:46:31Laura!
00:46:37Your majesty, you cannot enter the birthing chamber.
00:46:39No!
00:46:40Out of my way.
00:46:50What are you doing?
00:46:55I was only adjusting the runes as the heather ordered.
00:47:03You need a reversal needle for that.
00:47:06Look up.
00:47:10Kyle.
00:47:14Don't be afraid.
00:47:15I'm here.
00:47:19Your majesty, forget her for now.
00:47:20Something else is wrong with the lady.
00:47:23What's wrong?
00:47:24The two dragon bloodlines are fighting each other.
00:47:27Our wards are failing.
00:47:30Quickly!
00:47:31Everyone, back to your places!
00:47:33Prepare to stop the bleeding!
00:47:43Stop!
00:47:49Erica.
00:47:55Kyle!
00:48:00I'm here.
00:48:01Look at me.
00:48:07The twins' dragon blood has gone wild.
00:48:10The lady is bleeding heavily.
00:48:16Your majesty, we may have to make a choice very soon.
00:48:24The blood-stulling ward has failed.
00:48:27The twins have come too soon.
00:48:29And their bloodlines are fighting each other.
00:48:33If this bleeding continues, she won't last another quarter hour.
00:48:38You said we must choose.
00:48:40What did you mean?
00:48:41We can save only one.
00:48:44If we save the lady, we must forcibly seal the dragon blood.
00:48:48The twins' bloodlines may collapse.
00:48:51And we may lose both children.
00:48:53Is there no other way to save the children?
00:48:56No.
00:48:58If her body keeps giving its strength to the twins, they may survive.
00:49:02But we won't be able to stop her bleeding.
00:49:05She will die.
00:49:11Save Laura!
00:49:12Whatever it costs, Laura must live!
00:49:17No!
00:49:18Save the children!
00:49:19No!
00:49:20You'll die!
00:49:22They move inside me.
00:49:24They respond to me.
00:49:27They aren't things we can throw away.
00:49:29Then what about you?
00:49:31Are you something we can throw away?
00:49:38No one chose me when I was a child.
00:49:41Now I can choose them.
00:49:45I choose you.
00:49:47From the moment we met in the Forbidden Dragonlands,
00:49:50I have chosen you every single time.
00:49:54But I am their mother.
00:49:58And you are my wife.
00:50:02What good are two children to me if I lose you?
00:50:07There's no time to argue.
00:50:09If we wait any longer, all three will die!
00:50:12Healer, save the children first.
00:50:14I said, save Laura!
00:50:22Ordinary blood-stelling blood cannot withstand dragon blood!
00:50:25That is why you must choose now.
00:50:27Every drop she loses brings all three closer to death.
00:50:30Your Majesty, decide!
00:50:32Save the children!
00:50:35Your Majesty, we must perform the maternal sealing rite.
00:50:38Your dragon aura will disrupt the ward.
00:50:39You must leave!
00:50:42I'm not leaving.
00:50:45Kyle, go outside.
00:50:50Laura?
00:50:52Wait for me outside.
00:50:54I promised I'd come out alive.
00:51:01If you break that promise, I'll storm the gates of Heaven and drag you back myself.
00:51:15Laura!
00:51:16The heartbeats are fading!
00:51:18Hurry!
00:51:23I can barely hear their heartbeats.
00:51:25Keep pressure on the wound.
00:51:27Don't stop.
00:51:34Master.
00:51:36Don't stop.
00:51:37Keep moving forward.
00:51:39I promised you, Master.
00:51:41I'm going to live.
00:51:42I'm walking out of here.
00:51:48Her ancient dragon, Reuvenmaster, bloodline is awakening.
00:51:54Return to the source.
00:51:57Quell the chaos.
00:52:02The heartbeats are back.
00:52:03Both of them!
00:52:06The bleeding is slowing as well.
00:52:14Don't use any more power, my lady.
00:52:16You've lost too much blood.
00:52:17I'm not controlling it.
00:52:19My bloodline is showing me how to save myself.
00:52:27The bleeding has stopped.
00:52:29Prepare for delivery.
00:52:30This is our only chance.
00:52:37Your highness, your hand is bleeding.
00:52:39Quiet.
00:52:46Laura?
00:52:47Laura?
00:52:48The first child is born.
00:52:50A boy!
00:52:52The second child is coming.
00:52:54My lady, hold on a little longer.
00:52:58A girl!
00:53:00The second is a girl!
00:53:05Twins.
00:53:07A son and a daughter.
00:53:08The mother and both children are safe.
00:53:13Kyle.
00:53:14We did it.
00:53:20Silver dragon scales!
00:53:23The purest blood of the royal silver dragons.
00:53:27There is a rune in her palm.
00:53:31One child inherited the royal silver dragon bloodline.
00:53:35The other, the ancient dragon rune master bloodline.
00:53:38Both were born with extraordinary gifts.
00:53:42Let me see them.
00:53:55We made it, little ones.
00:53:57You're both so strong.
00:54:02Your majesty, the lady is out of danger.
00:54:04I...
00:54:07I...
00:54:08Laura, look at me.
00:54:10I'm alright.
00:54:12You're lying.
00:54:15You promised to come out safely, and you nearly left me alone outside that door.
00:54:22But I'm here now, aren't I?
00:54:26Never risk your life like that again.
00:54:27Then what about our children?
00:54:28I love them, but losing you terrifies me more.
00:54:31Kyle, I heard you calling for me outside the door.
00:54:36Then why did you keep me waiting so long?
00:54:38I was terrified.
00:54:45The children are right here.
00:54:48They are far too young to understand.
00:54:52It seems the young prince disagrees.
00:55:01He is so small.
00:55:04Be gentle.
00:55:10He knows me.
00:55:15And so does she.
00:55:20I once believed I would never have children and never have a family.
00:55:25And now?
00:55:28Now there are three people I can't bear to lose.
00:55:35Master, can you see us?
00:55:39I'm sure he did.
00:55:45All the evidence is here.
00:55:47It's all false.
00:55:49She and the Dragon King conspired to frame me because they fear my power.
00:55:55Why should the entire council defend some common woman?
00:56:01Because I didn't come asking anyone to defend me.
00:56:04I came to reclaim what belongs to me.
00:56:09You ordered Erica to steal the original manuscript, Duke of the South, and the Duke of the South paid to
00:56:14erase your trail.
00:56:15We have the accounts and every witness's sworn testimony.
00:56:23Let me go.
00:56:24She was seized at Aldred's estate.
00:56:27The magic on the needle used to break the birth reward matches hers exactly.
00:56:31The beast keeper also testified that he lost consciousness after seeing her, and the beasts escaped moments later.
00:56:42The theft of an imperial exhibition work, destruction of the safety ward, and release of beasts resulting in death.
00:56:51The evidence is conclusive.
00:56:54I am the Duke of the South! You cannot do this to me!
00:56:58A title won't save your life.
00:57:01Duke Herman is stripped of his title.
00:57:04Aldred is stripped of his council seat.
00:57:06Their estates are forfeit, and both are sentenced to lifelong labor in the northern mines.
00:57:11Laura!
00:57:12You destroyed us!
00:57:14Your own choices destroyed you.
00:57:23There is one more truth that must be made public today.
00:57:28The bloodline awakened in Laura is that of the ancient dragon runemasters.
00:57:33A line believed extinct for 300 years.
00:57:38She is its last heir.
00:57:40What proves that?
00:57:54This is a bloodline attestation!
00:57:57From now on, before anyone calls her the Dragon King's wife, remember her own name.
00:58:02I am Laura, Cyryn's disciple and an ancient dragon root master.
00:58:18Someone has escaped! After her!
00:58:26Laura, I have lost everything.
00:58:28Now you will lose everything too.
00:58:40How long have you been out of the healing ward?
00:58:42And you're already back at it?
00:58:44It's only a small ward to protect the children.
00:58:49The Hika ordered you to rest.
00:58:51If you won't listen, I'll have to watch you myself.
00:58:55I am not some fragile little child.
00:58:59To me, you're far more precious than these two little troublemakers.
00:59:04Especially that rotten boy.
00:59:07He only knows how to make me angry.
00:59:16My lady, it's time for your medicine.
00:59:25Something smells wrong about this medicine.
00:59:31Die!
00:59:37Kyle, protect the children.
00:59:42Laura!
00:59:43Why do you get talent, the Dragon King and children while you had me exiled?
00:59:52From beginning to end, you chose to hurt people again and again.
00:59:56Shut up!
01:00:10How dare you touch them!
01:00:16Then kill me. I don't want to live anyway.
01:00:20Death is too good for you.
01:00:25Escaping custody, poisoning, and attempting to murder the Dragon King's wife and heirs, you will answer for every crime.
01:00:33I'm not going back into exile!
01:00:35Let me go!
01:00:37From this day on, you are no longer in exile.
01:00:44You will spend the rest of your life in Frosthold.
01:00:50No! That place will freeze me out of my mind, Kyle!
01:00:53Laura, I was wrong!
01:00:57You gave us no chance when you swung that blade.
01:01:03Take her away.
01:01:13Let me out! I want out!
01:01:16No one here takes orders from you.
01:01:19I'm sure that whore, Laura, is gloating.
01:01:21I want to see her. Bring her to me!
01:01:27What, you came to gloat?
01:01:29The victorious Dragon King's wife has come to laugh at me?
01:01:32I should have drowned you in that lake the day you entered the Academy.
01:01:36Insult her again and I'll make sure you never speak another word.
01:01:39Kyle, let her speak. Don't pretend to be kind.
01:01:42Without Kyle and Siren, you are nothing!
01:01:45You were once the Academy's strongest student.
01:01:48When I first arrived, everyone said your gift was unmatched.
01:01:52Then you spent all your energy trying to prove I was unworthy.
01:01:55Because you stole everything from me!
01:01:58I didn't steal your talent.
01:02:00I didn't force you to forge a manuscript, release the beasts, or try to stab me.
01:02:07You did not truly lose first place.
01:02:10You lost the moment you believed destroying another person would make you greater.
01:02:14Shut up! I'm the greatest runemaster!
01:02:17What do you know?
01:02:18From childhood, everyone demanded I be first!
01:02:21If I lost once, Father said I had disgraced our house!
01:02:25So you suffered.
01:02:27I believe that.
01:02:29But pain doesn't give you the right to hurt others.
01:02:33My stepmother sold me, and locked me in a cellar.
01:02:37Yet I never driven a blade into an innocent heart.
01:02:42Master Siren died because of you.
01:02:45I won't forgive you for him, and I won't ask Kyle to release you.
01:02:50Then why did you come?
01:02:52I came because I didn't want you to reach the end without knowing where you went wrong.
01:02:57Your father never sent anyone to save you.
01:03:00He only tried to distance himself.
01:03:03Was someone like that worth throwing away your future for?
01:03:07What if...
01:03:08What if I had never turned against you?
01:03:12You might still be one of the Academy's finest room students.
01:03:15I'm sorry.
01:03:17Laura, I'm sorry.
01:03:19Master Cyril, I'm sorry.
01:03:23Feeling sorry for her?
01:03:24No.
01:03:25I only think she's finally starting to take responsibility for her own choices.
01:03:29I'm sorry!
01:03:30I'm sorry!
01:03:39He wrote his will before he died.
01:03:42The workshop, manuscripts, research, and Master's Seal.
01:03:46He left all of it to you.
01:03:49Wait!
01:03:50She has studied only a few months.
01:03:52Why should she inherit the Chief Master's Workshop?
01:03:56The Runemaster's Guild is not the Dragon King's private estate!
01:04:02A woman should tend her children, not seize a Master's seat.
01:04:07Why didn't you say she was unworthy when she built a nine-layer draconic ward?
01:04:13And don't forget, when the beasts broke loose, she nearly died protecting all of you!
01:04:22You don't accept me?
01:04:23Fine.
01:04:31Then let's follow guild rules and let skill decide.
01:04:37You are mad!
01:04:39You are mad!
01:04:39This is a Master level trial!
01:04:41If you fail, the tower will explode!
01:04:45Let her do it.
01:04:52You're mad!
01:04:54That's right!
01:04:55No, no, no!
01:04:56No!
01:04:59No, no, no, no.
01:04:59No!
01:04:59No, no.
01:05:00No, no, no!
01:05:00Oh!
01:05:00No!
01:05:02She passed the trial!
01:05:06Oh!
01:05:10Oh!
01:05:10Laura. Master, I did it. It's not over yet. By the authority of the Dragon King, I grant Laura the
01:05:29title of Imperial Rune Master. With the right to found an academy, study Old Draconian, and speak
01:05:36before the Imperial Council. Why didn't you tell me first? Because I wanted to see the surprise on your face.
01:05:52This honor isn't yours because you're someone's wife. It's yours because you're Laura.
01:05:57Laura. From now on, this place is yours.
01:06:06No. This is where we begin. What do you want to do?
01:06:13I want everyone who wants to learn Runencraft to stop asking whether their birth is noble enough.
01:06:18Anyone willing to learn should have the chance and the power to protect the people they love.
01:06:27Then do it.
01:06:31You can't stay still for a single day, can you?
01:06:34Exactly like you as a child. Whenever you threw a fit, something burned.
01:06:39Mother, why would you embarrass me in front of my wife?
01:06:43She is copying the way I write runes.
01:06:45One burns things, the other mends them. They're a perfect pair.
01:06:49The wedding is in three days. Neither of you is touching work today.
01:06:52Go enjoy some time alone as husband and wife.
01:06:57Your mother just left.
01:07:00Which means no one will disturb us now. The healer says your wound has mended well.
01:07:05How do you know? What are you planning?
01:07:07I ask every day.
01:07:13The children are awake.
01:07:15One is busy burning things and the other is busy cleaning up his mess.
01:07:18They're too busy to watch us.
01:07:23I have waited far too long for this wedding.
01:07:26Aren't we already husband and wife?
01:07:28Before fate pushed you to my side.
01:07:31This time I want you to choose to walk towards me.
01:07:35Then I will.
01:07:39My mother's watch?
01:07:41When did you find it? And you had it restored?
01:07:44When I learned what happened to you at House Grey, I had every fragment recovered.
01:07:48Why wait until now to give it to me?
01:07:51Before it only reminded you of everything you'd lost. I was afraid it would hurt you.
01:07:55But now you have me and our children.
01:07:59I want you to carry it at our wedding and tell your mother you've found a new family.
01:08:04Kyle!
01:08:05Don't cry.
01:08:06If you ruin your makeup on our wedding day, mother will blame me first.
01:08:09What have you been writing in secret lately? Why won't you let me see it?
01:08:12A secret you'll know in three days.
01:08:20Master Laura.
01:08:24Laura, you're the first woman right master in 300 years. Congratulations.
01:08:32Laura, you deserve every happiness today.
01:08:38Laura, you're marrying the man you truly chose.
01:08:41I'm happy for you. I wish you both every happiness.
01:08:51Kyle, do you vow?
01:08:52I do.
01:08:57I wasn't finished.
01:09:00My answer will never change.
01:09:06This is...
01:09:07When you left the keep, I gave you this so you could find me if you were in danger.
01:09:14Later, I recovered it beside your bloody footprints outside Castle Grey.
01:09:24This time it isn't a token for calling for help.
01:09:27It's my wife's ring.
01:09:29It's my wife's ring.
01:09:29You won't need it to find me again.
01:09:31I'll always be by your side.
01:09:34Laura, do you vow to stand beside Kyle through honor and hardship alike?
01:09:39I do.
01:09:46And your vows?
01:09:51I don't have a pretty speech.
01:09:56I promise only three things.
01:09:59To honor your choices.
01:10:00To protect our home.
01:10:04And the third?
01:10:06To remind you every day that I love Laura, Rune Master.
01:10:15Just you.
01:10:29A blessing from the Dragon Clan.
01:10:31Laura's children are extraordinary.
01:10:40Long life and happiness to the Dragon King and Lady Laura.
01:10:48Mother, at last I am no longer a woman to be bought, sold or chosen by others.
01:10:55This time, I chose my own life.
01:11:01My lady, ready to go home?
01:11:06Wherever you are is home.
01:11:11Runercraft requires bloodline and wealth.
01:11:14Letting commonisters in will only waste our materials.
01:11:21When I entered the academy, people said a mortal had no right to touch a runestone.
01:11:27But you carry the ancient Dragon Rune Master bloodline.
01:11:31These children don't.
01:11:32You haven't even tested them.
01:11:34What right do you have to decide their whole lives?
01:11:41I founded this academy, so no child would be asked for a family name or title at the gate.
01:11:48Only whether they wish to learn.
01:11:56It lit up.
01:11:58It lit up.
01:11:58The gift is fate, but it's there.
01:12:00Well done.
01:12:01Welcome to the academy.
01:12:06Had we barred her from the gate, we would never have known what she might become.
01:12:25I was locked in a cellar and told I had no worth.
01:12:29For a time I believed that.
01:12:32If someone would only save me, my life would be complete.
01:12:39Then I learned that being rescued isn't the end.
01:12:43Freedom means choosing where you go next.
01:12:48This academy will train no one to live in another's shadow.
01:12:52We judge neither birth nor gift.
01:12:55We train Rhone Masters who take responsibility for their own choices
01:13:00and protect others.
01:13:05If Siren could see this, he'd brag for a whole year.
01:13:13Students, the academy is open.
01:13:17Go show the world how brightly you can shine.
01:13:26Headmistress, are you done for the day?
01:13:31For the moment.
01:13:33Then can you spare a little time for your husband and children?
01:13:44First, you two showed off your love right in front of me.
01:13:49Now your whole family has to show off how happy you are.
01:13:57I once thought standing beside the Dragon King was the highest place I could reach in life.
01:14:02Now I understand.
01:14:04Being equals isn't about one of us lifting the other up.
01:14:10We each become who we truly are.
01:14:13Then choose to stand side by side.
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