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00:00:05What are you doing?
00:00:08Dr. Rivers, your heartbeat is too loud for my liking.
00:00:13Alex Hayes! Yo, watch yourself! I am going next door to change!
00:00:22Wait, that look we shared in the alley, and the way he kissed me,
00:00:27that didn't seem like a blind man fumbling around.
00:00:30Has this guy been faking it the whole time?
00:00:34If so, when I was changing and counting my money, acting like a greedy fool, he must have seen it
00:00:38all.
00:00:40I can't let this slide.
00:00:44The medicine is ready. Get up and drink it.
00:00:48A normal person would instinctively flinch, or even pull back.
00:00:53Stella, why aren't you handing me the bowl?
00:00:55He didn't dodge. No panic at all.
00:00:58He really can't see. If only he could see.
00:01:02It is nothing. Just a big mosquito flying around your face.
00:01:07She almost blew my cover.
00:01:09If I admit, I can see now.
00:01:11The fact that I saw her bathing will be completely exposed.
00:01:14With her temper, she'd hack me to pieces with a broom.
00:01:17Until the time is right, I have to keep playing the poor blind guy.
00:01:21Stella, this medicine is so bitter.
00:01:23Do you have any candy?
00:01:25Stella.
00:01:27Here, eat it.
00:01:29Hope the bitterness kills you.
00:01:45Careful. Careful. Careful. If you tip the paint, I'll dock half your pay.
00:01:48Put it here. Put it here.
00:01:50Gently. Put it down gently.
00:01:57Go grab some tea. Off you go.
00:02:00Blind man, come out and greet the guests. I mean, come get your gift.
00:02:03How am I supposed to go out without a wheelchair?
00:02:07Shoot! I forgot!
00:02:12Turn around and sit down.
00:02:19How is it? Comfortable.
00:02:22Looks fancy, right?
00:02:25A whole 200 tails!
00:02:27That greedy carpenter actually charged me 200 tails.
00:02:31I only charged two copper coins for a cupping session.
00:02:35200 tails!
00:02:36How many sessions will it take to earn it back?
00:02:38Solid rosewood crafted into a fine wheelchair.
00:02:41200 tails is actually a bargain.
00:02:43But she wouldn't even spend three tails on fever medicine.
00:02:46Stella endured a high fever, yet spent so much on me.
00:02:50Did this girl really buy it?
00:02:52Feel bad for me.
00:02:54If you ever spill soup on it, I'll throw you into the ditch out back.
00:02:58But Miss Rivers always keeps her word.
00:03:01I said I'd look after you, and I will.
00:03:03I said I'd buy you rosewood, and I won't fool you with cheap pine.
00:03:07Do you like this wheelchair, blind lord?
00:03:12I love it.
00:03:13As long as you like it.
00:03:15You've got good taste.
00:03:16This is the most expensive ride in all of Phoenix County.
00:03:19Even the county lord doesn't travel in such style.
00:03:22Stella Rivers, you will never escape this lord's grasp in this life.
00:03:25Why aren't you talking?
00:03:26Is the fox fur too scratchy?
00:03:30It is not scratchy.
00:03:31I just feel incredibly lucky to have met Stella.
00:03:36What is wrong with the blind lord today?
00:03:38Not only is he not being snarky,
00:03:39he's also spitting out sweet nothing so easily.
00:03:42I can't take this.
00:03:43This lady can't drop dead off her handsome face.
00:03:46Anyway, I'll go check the fire in the kitchen.
00:03:48The buns might burn.
00:03:57I might have overcooked them.
00:03:59Just a little bit.
00:04:04Your cooking is getting even better.
00:04:06Stella.
00:04:07Ever since he got into this 200-tail wheelchair,
00:04:10he's been sweet-talking me non-stop.
00:04:13I was going to wait until it is all over
00:04:15and come back for her with the highest title.
00:04:17I'd give her a lavish wedding in a grand bridal sedan,
00:04:20wearing the finest bridal gown in the world.
00:04:23I wanted to give her a glorious wedding.
00:04:25But earlier today,
00:04:27seeing her not hesitate for a second
00:04:29to spend 200 tails on me,
00:04:31I can't wait anymore.
00:04:33I won't wait another minute.
00:04:34Before the storm arrives,
00:04:36I will formally propose to her
00:04:37and truly make her my wife.
00:04:48Today, I need to start planning for the clinic
00:04:50and make a list of the herbs to buy.
00:04:52Once the clinic makes enough money,
00:04:54I'll buy myself 10 gold hairpins.
00:04:56A different one every day,
00:04:57all over my head.
00:04:58Stella.
00:05:00What is it?
00:05:04Come here.
00:05:06Why?
00:05:07Hungry.
00:05:08Breakfast is warming in the pots.
00:05:12Are you crazy?
00:05:14Stop moving.
00:05:25Close your eyes.
00:05:30Okay.
00:05:31Open them.
00:05:40Did you make this?
00:05:42This blind guy carve a hard piece of sandalwood into a hairpin.
00:05:46I can't give you a fortune,
00:05:47nor can I afford the 10 gold hairpins you want.
00:05:49This wooden hairpin is carved from wheelchair scraps.
00:05:52It is not worth much.
00:05:53Is this a broke guy's way of forcing a deal?
00:05:55Miss Rivers,
00:05:56I have nothing of value,
00:05:58but I have this life,
00:05:59and I am still fairly tough.
00:06:00Would you be willing to take me in as well?
00:06:02Oh, Stella.
00:06:03Giving up a great future of making money,
00:06:05you actually got tied down by a broke blind guy
00:06:07with nothing but a wheelchair.
00:06:09But why does my heart feel so full and sweet?
00:06:10Take you.
00:06:11Why wouldn't I?
00:06:12You owe me so much money.
00:06:13If I don't keep you around to work for me,
00:06:15I'd be losing the pants off my back.
00:06:16I am telling you,
00:06:17Alex Hayes,
00:06:18I am wearing this hairpin now.
00:06:19You are mine from now on.
00:06:20If you ever dare to make me mad or look at another woman.
00:06:22Don't even think about it.
00:06:24Stella is enough for me.
00:06:25Don't even think about leaving me in this life.
00:06:28Or the next.
00:06:30The blind guy is finally mine.
00:06:34Blind guy,
00:06:35this is our new yard.
00:06:37Look,
00:06:37that is our water well.
00:06:39We won't have to carry water anymore.
00:06:41Look at the grape trellis over there.
00:06:43By next summer,
00:06:43we can relax in the shade and eat grapes.
00:06:45And the main house,
00:06:46the spacious hall,
00:06:47compared to the one in Willowbrook,
00:06:49that drafty old thatched hut
00:06:50is a hundred times better, right?
00:06:52We have it so good.
00:06:55It really is nice.
00:06:57Miss Rivers is great at keeping house.
00:06:59I am the lucky one here.
00:07:00You bet!
00:07:01Miracle Valley is gone.
00:07:02I have no parents.
00:07:03Alex is a broke blind guy.
00:07:05He has no family either.
00:07:07Since we've committed to each other,
00:07:08we can't just keep living together
00:07:10without making it official.
00:07:11I really want a true home of my own.
00:07:14As long as he is here,
00:07:15a pair of red candles is enough.
00:07:21Listen up,
00:07:22Blind Alex.
00:07:23Since I took your wooden hairpin,
00:07:24I have to give you a proper title.
00:07:26We have no parents,
00:07:27so no guests,
00:07:28and no banquet.
00:07:29This little courtyard
00:07:29will be our witness today.
00:07:31Put this on and bow to heaven
00:07:32and earth with me.
00:07:33From now on,
00:07:34you are the rightful husband
00:07:35of Stella Rivers.
00:07:36I'll protect you from now on.
00:07:38If you don't mind the trouble,
00:07:39Stella.
00:07:40Get lost!
00:07:41Put it on yourself.
00:07:42Duh.
00:07:44Wow.
00:07:45This man is simply
00:07:46a captivating devil.
00:07:47I totally swore it.
00:07:48Just for this face,
00:07:49the 200-tail wheelchair
00:07:50was worth it.
00:07:52It is getting late.
00:07:53Blind Alex,
00:07:54since you have mobility issues,
00:07:56just stay in the wheelchair.
00:07:58I'll just stand.
00:07:59First,
00:08:00bow to heaven
00:08:01and earth.
00:08:02I bow to heaven
00:08:03and earth.
00:08:04The chaos
00:08:04dragged me
00:08:05into the mud
00:08:06but led me to her.
00:08:08Second bow
00:08:09to the parents.
00:08:14Husband and wife
00:08:15bow to each other.
00:08:21Ceremony complete.
00:08:25Time for the wedding wine.
00:08:28Alex Hayes.
00:08:29I grew up in Miracle Valley.
00:08:32Even though I love money
00:08:33and tend to run my mouth a lot,
00:08:34but my heart matters
00:08:3510,000 times more than money.
00:08:37I don't care who you used to be.
00:08:39I don't care if you are broke,
00:08:40if you are blind,
00:08:41crippled,
00:08:42or deaf.
00:08:43Now that we're drinking this wine today,
00:08:44you are Stella Rivers' man.
00:08:46But let me be perfectly clear.
00:08:48I hate deception and betrayal
00:08:49more than anything.
00:08:50Either don't mess with me at all.
00:08:52But since you did,
00:08:53you must be completely honest.
00:08:55If you betray me
00:08:55or lie to me,
00:08:56you'll be dead to me.
00:08:58Even if I love you,
00:08:59I will walk away.
00:09:00You'll never find me in this life.
00:09:02Or the next.
00:09:07I lied to her.
00:09:09Everything is a lie.
00:09:19Alexander Hayes!
00:09:20What are you doing?
00:09:22I swear,
00:09:23if I ever betray you,
00:09:25may I,
00:09:26Alexander Hayes,
00:09:27be pierced
00:09:28by 10,000 arrows
00:09:30and die a terrible death?
00:09:31It is our wedding day.
00:09:32What nonsense are you saying?
00:09:33I believe you.
00:09:35Don't talk about dying anymore.
00:09:36Stella,
00:09:38the nuptial wine is finished.
00:09:40It is getting late.
00:09:42Shouldn't I fulfill
00:09:43my duties as a husband?
00:09:44Your legs aren't well.
00:09:46Maybe we should skip tonight.
00:09:48It is fine.
00:09:51My legs might be crippled.
00:09:53But to serve my wife,
00:09:55this broken body
00:09:56is more than enough.
00:10:00I hit the jackpot!
00:10:02Oh, did you see the man
00:10:03in the backyard?
00:10:04He is drop-dead gorgeous.
00:10:06Too bad he is blind
00:10:08and crippled, too.
00:10:09I heard Dr. Rivers
00:10:10bought that wheelchair
00:10:10for a whopping 200 tails.
00:10:12200 tails!
00:10:13You could buy
00:10:14half the street with that.
00:10:15Dr. Rivers
00:10:16is so skilled and rich.
00:10:18Why did she settle
00:10:19for such dead weight?
00:10:20Isn't she just raising
00:10:21a blind pretty boy
00:10:22to leech off her?
00:10:23Shh!
00:10:24Keep it down.
00:10:25She is perfectly happy with it.
00:10:26What woman doesn't love
00:10:27a handsome man?
00:10:28Good thing Dr. Rivers
00:10:29makes good money.
00:10:29Who else could afford
00:10:30such a high-maintenance loser?
00:10:32A blind pretty boy
00:10:33dead weight.
00:10:35This feeling is even
00:10:36more addictive
00:10:37than the throne.
00:10:38So what if he is
00:10:40a kept man?
00:10:40It takes skill
00:10:41to be kept by your wife.
00:10:42Others couldn't get it,
00:10:43even if they beg.
00:10:46It is my Stella Rivers money.
00:10:48I'll spend it
00:10:48on whoever I please.
00:10:49If I hear one more
00:10:50bad word about him,
00:10:51I'll charge you
00:10:52double for medicine.
00:11:01I am so mad.
00:11:03A bunch of
00:11:04gossiping women.
00:11:04Stella,
00:11:06what is wrong?
00:11:07Who made you so angry?
00:11:08It is those people
00:11:09outside.
00:11:10Never mind.
00:11:11With his fragile ego.
00:11:12If he knows people
00:11:13are calling him
00:11:13a kept man,
00:11:14you'll definitely
00:11:15be heartbroken.
00:11:16It is nothing.
00:11:16Just some
00:11:17unreasonable patience.
00:11:18Taste this.
00:11:19I just picked it up
00:11:20at the market.
00:11:21I chose the reddest ones.
00:11:22Stella,
00:11:23I actually heard
00:11:24everything just now.
00:11:25Say I am just a burden.
00:11:28Living off of you.
00:11:29A blind pretty boy.
00:11:31His sensitive nerves
00:11:32are triggered again.
00:11:33Don't listen to them.
00:11:35They're just jealous.
00:11:36I have such a handsome husband.
00:11:38You are not a burden.
00:11:39You are the treasure
00:11:40of our healing house.
00:11:41Alex,
00:11:42are you asking for it?
00:11:43Alex Hayes,
00:11:44are you asking for it?
00:11:45Alex,
00:11:46are you asking for it?
00:11:47Alex Hayes,
00:11:48are you asking for it?
00:11:49Why are you talking
00:11:49like a stranger?
00:11:50Why do you think
00:11:51I worked so hard
00:11:52to make money?
00:11:52It is so I can keep
00:11:53a peerless beauty like you.
00:11:55Others couldn't afford it,
00:11:56even if they tried.
00:11:57Just sit here
00:11:57and soak up the sun.
00:11:58Eat well and drink well.
00:11:59Keep yourself nice and healthy.
00:12:01That is the best reward for me.
00:12:02Understand?
00:12:05Understood.
00:12:07I'll be loyal forever.
00:12:11This deadly charm
00:12:12is just unfair.
00:12:14Glad you know your place.
00:12:15I have patience
00:12:16waiting up front.
00:12:23This life is better
00:12:24than being an immortal.
00:12:26Let this lord
00:12:27cling to these last few days
00:12:29of this peaceful,
00:12:31kept life.
00:12:32Stella went into the mountains
00:12:33before dawn.
00:12:34Too bad I couldn't stop her.
00:12:36I should have just told her
00:12:37this lord is neither crippled
00:12:38nor blind.
00:12:38Then I wouldn't be
00:12:39just sitting here.
00:12:40The mountain paths are rugged
00:12:41and it is snowing.
00:12:42What if she slips?
00:12:44What if she runs
00:12:44into wild beasts?
00:12:46Blind Alex!
00:12:47Blind Alex!
00:12:47I am back!
00:12:48I found it!
00:12:49I really found it!
00:12:50Whoa!
00:12:50Careful!
00:12:51Careful!
00:12:51Careful!
00:13:10This is bright leaf herb.
00:13:11It grows on cliffs.
00:13:12I searched for six whole hours
00:13:14just to pick this one.
00:13:15She braved the heavy snow
00:13:16and got covered in mud
00:13:17and even almost fell off a cliff
00:13:19all just to cure my eyes.
00:13:20The medical books say this herb
00:13:21along with my acupuncture
00:13:23will definitely cure your eyes.
00:13:24Once you regain your sight,
00:13:26you'll be able to see
00:13:26how grand the sandalwood
00:13:27wheelchair I bought you is.
00:13:29Ouch!
00:13:31Oh no!
00:13:33Oh no!
00:13:34This fabric costs
00:13:35five tails of silver a foot.
00:13:38It won't wash out!
00:13:39It is totally ruined!
00:13:41Ugh!
00:13:41What are you doing?
00:13:42I am covered in mud!
00:13:43I'll completely ruin your clothes!
00:13:45Let it be dirty.
00:13:46You bought it.
00:13:47So you have the right
00:13:48to get it dirty.
00:13:49Besides,
00:13:50it is just a herb.
00:13:51If this Lord Stella got hurt,
00:13:53then I would be heartbroken.
00:13:54That!
00:13:55That is not just a regular herb!
00:13:57It is for curing your eyes!
00:13:58A blind Alex!
00:13:59This clothes really
00:14:00is quite expensive.
00:14:01How about I try washing it
00:14:02for you by hand tonight?
00:14:04No washing.
00:14:05Keep it like this.
00:14:07I want to keep it
00:14:08as a family heirloom.
00:14:09To hell with your family heirloom!
00:14:11Who uses muddy handprints
00:14:12as a family heirloom?
00:14:13This blind man
00:14:14really is sick in the head!
00:14:15Alright!
00:14:16Alright!
00:14:17Hurry up and take off
00:14:18the family heirloom!
00:14:23I am going to wash clothes!
00:14:25You say but!
00:14:26Don't move around!
00:14:33What a shame!
00:14:35Five hails of silver
00:14:37a foot for this fabric!
00:14:38The mud has soaked
00:14:39right into the threads!
00:14:41That's then
00:14:41Thrift told me
00:14:42not to wash it!
00:14:43Does he really see it
00:14:44as a treasure?
00:14:45Hmm!
00:14:46What is this?
00:14:47Well,
00:14:48well-blind Alex
00:14:49actually has a hidden pocket here.
00:14:50Is he hiding
00:14:51a secret stash of money?
00:14:53Or
00:14:54some ultimate
00:14:55martial arts manual?
00:14:59Could it be a love
00:15:01token left
00:15:02by some old flame?
00:15:13The moon?
00:15:16¿Fabaf
00:15:17or
00:15:17people
00:15:18said
00:15:19pull out
00:15:19and
00:15:24say
00:15:25I don't
00:15:26Angel
00:15:26can't
00:15:26hear
00:15:27Let's so
00:15:27happen one of thelys
00:15:34What a fool.
00:15:36Stella, what is wrong?
00:15:39Why are you out of bed? It is cold out.
00:15:42What is wrong?
00:15:44Did someone bully you?
00:15:47Someone did.
00:15:49You.
00:15:54Alex, be honest with me.
00:15:57In that hidden pocket on your inner shirt, what exactly are you hiding?
00:16:01That is no, it is nothing.
00:16:03Just a piece of scrap paper.
00:16:05Scrap paper?
00:16:06Pull wrapped scrap paper in wax paper and sew a special pocket for it over their heart.
00:16:11Am I right?
00:16:12It is not scrap paper.
00:16:13It is a candy wrapper.
00:16:14Stella, I've suffered so much in my life.
00:16:16The candy you put in my mouth is the sweetest thing I've ever tasted.
00:16:19I couldn't throw it away.
00:16:21I was afraid the sweetness would fade.
00:16:22I was afraid it was just a whim and you'd abandon me one.
00:16:25So I kept it right next to my heart, as long as it is there.
00:16:28I feel like there is still hope for me.
00:16:32You are such a big fool.
00:16:34Listen to me.
00:16:36You want candy?
00:16:37I'll buy the most expensive ones.
00:16:39I'll fill a whole room with them.
00:16:40As long as I am alive, I'll provide your candy for all lifetimes.
00:16:44Okay, Stella, you promised.
00:16:46No taking it back.
00:16:50I'd be a puppy if I did!
00:16:56Three mazes of Angelica Root.
00:16:58Two mazes of Sapochnikovia.
00:16:59That'll be 30 coins in total.
00:17:01Here you go, Mrs. Warren.
00:17:02Thank you, Dr. Rivers.
00:17:05Oh, Uncle Lawson.
00:17:06Your cold legs need acupuncture.
00:17:08I'll set up a treatment plan and give you a 20% discount.
00:17:12Thank you for your care, little miracle healer.
00:17:16Is the shopkeeper in?
00:17:17Right here, sir.
00:17:18Seeing the doctor or picking up medicine?
00:17:20Neither.
00:17:21Our caravan needs a large batch of wound salves and cold warding herbs.
00:17:24It is a huge amount.
00:17:25Not sure if you can handle it.
00:17:26A big order?
00:17:27Of course I can.
00:17:28Healing house has a massive warehouse.
00:17:30Our healing house has a massive warehouse.
00:17:33How much do you need?
00:17:37Let's start with a thousand pounds.
00:17:40Really?
00:17:41Really?
00:17:50Two long, three short, one long.
00:17:52Among the twelve commanders, the highest emergency signal.
00:17:56They found me.
00:17:57But if I return now, there will be a bloodbath.
00:18:01If I take her with me, she'll be a walking target for all my political enemies.
00:18:06Balls, a thousand pounds is a huge batch.
00:18:10I'll round off the total for you.
00:18:12But for the waterproof packaging, you still gotta pay, right?
00:18:17Running a small business ain't easy.
00:18:23Do I really have the right to drag her into that cage filled with blood and corpses?
00:18:35No.
00:18:36I can't let Sela know about this yet.
00:18:45Rivers, just looking at the list won't do.
00:18:47This is a big order.
00:18:49I need to see it for myself.
00:18:50The quality of the herbs in your back storage.
00:18:52Alright.
00:18:53Alright.
00:18:53Please follow me.
00:18:54Our clinic might be small, but our moisture-proofing is top-notch.
00:19:00Alex, wake up.
00:19:02We have a guest.
00:19:10Whoa, whoa.
00:19:12These stones in the courtyard are a bit slippery.
00:19:15Careful, sir.
00:19:16It has been raining and snowing a lot lately.
00:19:18The ground is slippery.
00:19:19This is my husband.
00:19:20He has bad eyes.
00:19:21Please don't mind him.
00:19:22Stella, the wind is strong out here.
00:19:24I am feeling a bit cold.
00:19:26Since we have a guest, go ahead with your work.
00:19:28Just push me inside first.
00:19:29Please have a seat in the courtyard for a moment, sir.
00:19:32Have some tea.
00:19:33I'll get my husband settled.
00:19:34I'll be right back.
00:19:43You rest while in the room.
00:19:44I'll go to the front and finalize that big deal.
00:19:47An order of a thousand caddies.
00:19:49After finishing this job, our healing house won't have to worry about expenses for half a year.
00:20:01Sorry to keep you waiting, sir.
00:20:02Let's check the herb list.
00:20:04A thousand caddies of wound medicine.
00:20:05Plus moisture.
00:20:06Proof oil paper and transport fees.
00:20:08It comes to this amount in total.
00:20:10No need to look.
00:20:11I trust your work, Miss Rivers.
00:20:14Here is the deposit.
00:20:15I'll pay the rest in full-on delivery day.
00:20:22You are so generous, sir.
00:20:28Rest assured, I'll personally collect these herbs from the villages below.
00:20:32I guarantee I'll get you the top quality.
00:20:34Send someone to pick it up in three days.
00:20:36Alright, I'll come by in three days.
00:20:41I have to go out for a bit.
00:20:43A thousand caddies is too much.
00:20:45The clinic doesn't have enough stock.
00:20:46I need to go outside the city to visit a few herb farmers.
00:20:49I need to get everything ready.
00:20:51It is a long way outside the city.
00:20:53The weather doesn't look good either.
00:20:54Do you have to go today?
00:20:55Business doesn't wait.
00:20:56You stay at home and behave.
00:20:58I'll lock the courtyard door.
00:20:59If you get hungry, there is warm lean meat porridge in the kitchen pot.
00:21:03I'll try to be back before dark.
00:21:05Be good and wait for me to come back.
00:21:06Alright, I'll stay in the courtyard and won't go anywhere.
00:21:09Be careful on the way.
00:21:12Shadow Guard.
00:21:13At your command.
00:21:16To East Hill.
00:21:20Understood.
00:21:24I need to hurry.
00:21:25Stella can't find out.
00:21:31My lord, we've finally found you.
00:21:39How is the capital now?
00:21:41My lord, the young emperor couldn't find you.
00:21:43So he targeted your men.
00:21:44Chancellor Grant's family was executed.
00:21:46Mr. Lawson was thrown in jail.
00:21:48Our brothers and the 12 guards, they go missing every day.
00:21:50The dowager and emperor are at each other's throats.
00:21:52The zupes are getting restless.
00:21:53The entire realm of Eldoria is in chaos.
00:21:55Master, if you hand over the command seal, 100,000 cavalry will crush the capital.
00:22:00Three days from now, at midnight, East Hill Temple.
00:22:03This lord will personally deliver it.
00:22:05Master, aren't you leaving with us?
00:22:07Enemies could infiltrate Phoenix County anytime.
00:22:09This lord will kill anyone who comes.
00:22:11You don't need to worry.
00:22:13But master!
00:22:14Everything Thomas Steele saw at the clinic today.
00:22:16If a single word is leaked, it will be treated as treason.
00:22:19I swear, I won't say a word, even if I die!
00:22:23Without this lord's command, no one is to make a move.
00:22:26What is the background of that woman?
00:22:30For a master to protect her like this?
00:22:41Stella, you are back.
00:22:42I managed to boil some water in the kitchen.
00:22:44Go wash your face first.
00:22:45You didn't wander around the yard, did you?
00:22:47It is cloudy today.
00:22:48The ground is cold.
00:22:49No, I sat quietly in the yard the whole time.
00:22:51Then it got cold, so I went inside.
00:23:07Brett Mott, from East Hill.
00:23:09Stella, what is wrong?
00:23:11Why are you just standing there dazed?
00:23:12It is nothing, Alexander.
00:23:13While I was out today, did you really just stay in the yard and not go anywhere?
00:23:17Yeah.
00:23:18Where could a blind cripple like me go?
00:23:19I stayed in the yard waiting for you to return.
00:23:23Stella.
00:23:25It is nothing.
00:23:26I just messed up a calculation earlier.
00:23:28Thinking about it hurts my wallet.
00:23:29You should go to sleep early.
00:23:30I'll take these boots out to wash them while I am at it.
00:23:39He lied.
00:23:45He's blind.
00:23:46His legs are crippled.
00:23:47A cripple who can't even stand up.
00:23:49Without anyone's help, he can't even cross the yard's threshold.
00:23:52But the red mud from East Hill doesn't grow legs and climb onto his boots by itself.
00:23:56This man I've kept in the backyard and pampered all this time.
00:23:59Is he just faking it?
00:24:00Whore.
00:24:04Move inside a bit.
00:24:05Blind Lord, stay out of the wind.
00:24:15Watch out.
00:24:28Miss Rivers!
00:24:29Are you okay?
00:24:30Oh my god!
00:24:30That tile almost hit you!
00:24:32Thank goodness!
00:24:32He just blindly swatted it away!
00:24:35Stella, say something.
00:24:37Don't scare me.
00:24:40You idiot!
00:24:42Swatting blindly when you can't even see.
00:24:44Do you know how sharp that tile is?
00:24:46Don't you want your hand anymore?
00:24:47I heard the wind didn't sound right.
00:24:49I was afraid you'd get hurt.
00:24:50I can't see.
00:24:51I could only block it by instinct.
00:24:53As long as it didn't hit you.
00:24:54It doesn't matter if my hand is ruined.
00:24:58Come on.
00:24:59Let's go inside and bandage it up.
00:25:01Clean up the yard.
00:25:01Please.
00:25:06Blind Alex, wait till I roll a giant gold ingot.
00:25:08May our clinic break in the fortune next year.
00:25:18This snowman is looking way too shabby.
00:25:25If I could, I'd watch you like this forever.
00:25:30Master, an urgent message from the capital.
00:25:33A blood letter signed by the twelve commanders.
00:25:35Read it.
00:25:38To the commander, a coup in the capital.
00:25:40The young emperor is mad.
00:25:41The dowager rules.
00:25:42To force the command seal out.
00:25:43Three days ago, all 72 members of General Lawson's family were paraded at the market.
00:25:46Blood stained the streets.
00:25:47No bones left.
00:25:50The imperial guards surrounded the capital outpost.
00:25:52A hundred thousand soldiers without food for three days.
00:25:55Driven to the brink.
00:25:55If the commander does not return, we will fight to the death and storm the imperial city.
00:25:59Better to die as rebels than live as slaves to a ruined nation.
00:26:01We die to welcome you back.
00:26:05How could I?
00:26:06How dare I hide in this peaceful town?
00:26:08Holding the woman I love.
00:26:10Living off her by the warm fire.
00:26:13Compared to the massacre of General Lawson's family.
00:26:15And my men left to die in the snow.
00:26:17What is this little injury?
00:26:24Master, the men can't wait any longer.
00:26:27Please give the order.
00:26:27Return to the capital with us.
00:26:29To reclaim your power.
00:26:38Send word to Thomas Steel.
00:26:40At midnight in five days, I'll go to East Hill myself for the command seal.
00:26:43Order the twelve guards to march on the capital.
00:26:44Yes, master.
00:26:45And increase the security around the clinic.
00:26:47After I leave, no matter what happens, keep her safe.
00:26:50If a single hair on her head is harmed, I'll have all your heads.
00:26:53Understood.
00:27:03Blind Alex.
00:27:04Quick, quick, quick.
00:27:05I am freezing to death.
00:27:14Why are you zoning out?
00:27:15Are my hands too cold?
00:27:16I'll warm them up before I touch you.
00:27:17Don't touch me.
00:27:20What is wrong with you?
00:27:21It is early in the morning.
00:27:22Who pissed you off?
00:27:25I am tired.
00:27:26I want to be alone.
00:27:29This blind man took the wrong medicine today.
00:27:31Fine, fine.
00:27:31You are tired.
00:27:32You rest.
00:27:33I am going to the front hall to open the clinic.
00:27:34There is red date cards warming in the pot.
00:27:36Get some yourself if you are hungry.
00:27:39Letting her dislike me is better than making her hate me.
00:27:56Don't be mad.
00:27:57Blind Alex.
00:27:58I've been wrong these past few days.
00:28:00I was so busy making money I ignored you.
00:28:02Come on.
00:28:02Open up.
00:28:07Is it not sweet enough?
00:28:08I'll go add some sugar.
00:28:09I said I won't eat it.
00:28:10Oh, come on.
00:28:11You haven't eaten properly in three days.
00:28:14How can your body take it?
00:28:15Just one bite, please.
00:28:16Take it away.
00:28:17Alex Hayes.
00:28:18I slaved over a hot stove for two hours for this.
00:28:21If you don't eat it, I'll force it down your throat.
00:28:24Open your mouth right now.
00:28:35Get out.
00:28:42Fine.
00:28:56It is better.
00:28:58She dislikes me than hates me.
00:29:05My emotions overwhelmed me.
00:29:07It's the poison acting up.
00:29:09Now I can be free of attachments and become the regent with blood on his hands.
00:29:20Stella, last night was my fault.
00:29:23My body was in intense pain.
00:29:24I was overwhelmed by anger and knocked over your soup.
00:29:27Does your hand still hurt?
00:29:28Oh, not anymore.
00:29:29I asked the staff to buy black chicken from an old shop.
00:29:31It simmered for four hours.
00:29:32It is soothing.
00:29:33You've worked hard these past few days.
00:29:35Drink it and get some good sleep.
00:29:36When you wake up, everything will be fine.
00:29:37Oh, that's a spider's chicken soup.
00:29:39What is the after now?
00:29:40Okay, I'll drink it.
00:29:44Is it good?
00:29:44It is.
00:29:45Just making me a bit sleepy.
00:29:49I am sorry, Stella.
00:29:50Take what I left you and go to Southvale.
00:29:52Just forget me.
00:29:53Live a good life.
00:29:53Go there and be a happy rich lady.
00:29:55Find someone who won't lie to you.
00:29:56Who can really be there for you.
00:29:57You'll definitely be happy.
00:30:00You'll definitely be happy.
00:30:11Shadow 2.
00:30:12Shadow 3.
00:30:14Put Madam in the carriage.
00:30:15Take the waterways and avoid all cities.
00:30:18Make sure she reaches Southvale Villa.
00:30:20If anything goes wrong, I'll have your heads.
00:30:25Yes, Master.
00:30:33Not that.
00:30:34Looks like a real person.
00:30:42So, miss, time to work.
00:30:44Breathe it in.
00:30:45That blanket roll on the bed is the madam you need to escort.
00:30:47Carry her to the carriage carefully.
00:30:48Leave immediately and don't look back.
00:30:50Don't lift the cloak.
00:30:51Do you understand?
00:31:09Master, Madam has to stay the way.
00:31:13Move out.
00:31:14To East Hill.
00:31:28My wife Stella, seeing this letter is like seeing me.
00:31:30As husband and wife, we should have grown old together.
00:31:32But I am in a living hell and can hardly be with-
00:31:34I have no choice but to leave this piece of paper to sever our ties as husband and wife.
00:31:37I was born into a game of ghosts and monsters.
00:31:39You once said you hated deceit and betrayal the most.
00:31:41If I ever betray you, you will pretend I never existed.
00:31:43I am not a helpless blind cripple.
00:31:45I am a rebellious traitor with blood on my hands.
00:31:47The Southvale villa is ready.
00:31:49The gold, silver, and deeds in the box are enough for you in this chaotic world to be
00:31:53a wealthy, happy boss.
00:31:54The sleeping potion in that bowl of soup is my last scheme against you.
00:31:57When you wake up, you will be in a carriage heading south, carrying all my weakness and
00:32:00true feelings.
00:32:01With this letter, we part ways in peace to seek our own joy.
00:32:04The world is vast for you to soar.
00:32:06May you be safe always and live a long life.
00:32:17Never see me again, huh?
00:32:19The red mud from East Hill, the cold shoulder lately, and now this divorce letter.
00:32:25Bastard!
00:32:25You self-righteous blind idiot!
00:32:28Blind bastard!
00:32:29Just you wait!
00:32:32Dr. Rivers, the black cloak you ordered, I finished it overnight.
00:32:35Once your husband wears it, he won't freeze this winter.
00:32:48You want to ditch me and play the lone hero in your dreams?
00:32:59Pace!
00:33:00You owe me 50 tails for my monthly salary, and 200 tails for the wheelchair!
00:33:04Now you want to owe me your life!
00:33:09Even if hell awaits us, I am going to snatch you back from the Grim Reaper!
00:33:20She should be out of Phoenix County by now.
00:33:23That soup was quite potent.
00:33:25When she wakes up, she'll be on a boat heading south.
00:33:27Commander!
00:33:28Thomas Steel reporting for duty!
00:33:29Here is the rest of the command seal!
00:33:31Please inspect it!
00:33:34Right.
00:33:38Starting today, I will let the world know the regent has returned!
00:33:44The red mud from East Hill on his shoes.
00:33:46I can't be wrong about this.
00:33:58Enemy attack!
00:33:59Form up!
00:33:59Protect the commander!
00:34:01Whoever takes Hay's head gets a lordship and 10,000 silver!
00:34:04You overestimate yourselves.
00:34:06Take the command seal and the vanguard battalion.
00:34:07Break out through the secret passage.
00:34:08Head back to the capital outpost.
00:34:09Commander!
00:34:10What about you?
00:34:11I will cover the rear.
00:34:14Take care, master!
00:34:15We will await your return in the capital!
00:34:23Blind Alex!
00:34:23You liar!
00:34:24Running to the middle of nowhere in the dead of night!
00:34:26Who do you think you are?
00:34:27When I get my hands on you, I'll paralyze you with my silver needles!
00:34:31Something's happened on East Hill!
00:34:36Hayes!
00:34:37You must be safe!
00:34:41He's blind!
00:34:43How scared he must be in this situation!
00:34:46What if he gets burned?
00:34:52Alex!
00:34:53Hayes!
00:35:08Alex!
00:35:09Hayes!
00:35:14You are not blind.
00:35:16At all.
00:35:17Stella!
00:35:18The blind man!
00:35:19The cripple!
00:35:20The 200-tail wheelchair!
00:35:22The herbs I risked my life for!
00:35:23And that ball of sleeping potion!
00:35:24Alex Hayes!
00:35:25Watching me play the fool for you!
00:35:27Was it fun for you?
00:35:29No!
00:35:30Stella!
00:35:30Listen to me!
00:35:31Watch out!
00:35:33The region is over there!
00:35:36Close your eyes.
00:35:46Don't be afraid.
00:35:48Stella!
00:35:49I'll explain.
00:35:50Once we find our way out, you can punish me however you want.
00:35:54Let go of me.
00:35:56I won't.
00:35:57I'll never let you go again.
00:35:59Explain what?
00:36:00How the great regent of Eldoria lowered himself to freeload at my shabby clinic and played dumb?
00:36:05Alex Hayes with all these lies you've told?
00:36:08How can you justify them?
00:36:10Form up!
00:36:10Ha!
00:36:11Set the trap!
00:36:15Protect the commander!
00:36:19If the command seal is taken, all 100,000 men at the Capitol outpost are doomed.
00:36:27Set the net!
00:36:33Protect the commander!
00:36:37If the command seal is taken, the 100,000 men at the Capitol outpost are doomed.
00:36:42Thomas Seal!
00:36:43Listen to my command!
00:36:44Lead the team and break through to the east now!
00:36:46Shadow guards!
00:36:47Tear a path open for them!
00:36:48My lord, what about you?
00:36:49I'll take the back mount.
00:36:51I am the one they want.
00:36:52As long as I retreat the other way, their main force will follow me.
00:36:55Keep the command seal safe.
00:36:57But the back mount and his soul breaker cliff!
00:36:59That is a dead end!
00:37:01Execute the order!
00:37:05Alexander Hayes is getting away!
00:37:07The commander's orders!
00:37:0810,000 gold for the regent's head!
00:37:10After him!
00:37:11Looks like I am far more tempting than that command seal.
00:37:17Put me down!
00:37:19Go be your regent!
00:37:20Stop pretending you care so much!
00:37:23I told you.
00:37:24I am never letting go.
00:37:34I told you.
00:37:40I am never letting go.
00:37:56Kill them!
00:37:59Stella, I am sorry.
00:38:00I lied to you.
00:38:01I am a terrible person.
00:38:03I am a complete liar.
00:38:05I'll use my last breath to break their lines.
00:38:08You have poison on you.
00:38:10Run as fast as you can.
00:38:11The house and money in Southvale are ready.
00:38:13Go there and live well.
00:38:14Protect the command seal!
00:38:16Fight to the death!
00:38:18Master, there is an ambush to the east!
00:38:20An ambush!
00:38:22Heavy crossbowmen from the mechanized core!
00:38:24All our brothers are gone!
00:38:25I have failed you!
00:38:27I am useless!
00:38:28Forgive me!
00:38:28We fail to break through!
00:38:33Run, your highness, the regent!
00:38:35Why did you stop running?
00:38:37Truly the war god of Eldoria.
00:38:39To carry dead weight and hold out for so long.
00:38:41Below Soulbreaker Cliff is an abyss.
00:38:43Hand over the command seal and I'll make sure your body remains intact.
00:38:48Draw bows!
00:38:50Force them off the cliff!
00:38:53Stella, listen to me.
00:38:55Below Soulbreaker Cliff, it's not a dead end.
00:38:58There is a deep icy pool at the bottom.
00:39:00I'll use my last bit of strength to tear an opening in the front and draw their attention.
00:39:05The moment I block the arrows, turn around and jump immediately.
00:39:08You know medicine and breath control.
00:39:10Once in the pool.
00:39:11Swim along the underground river.
00:39:13You can survive.
00:39:14What about you?
00:39:15You said it yourself.
00:39:16There is an icy pool below.
00:39:17You have cold poison in your body.
00:39:19If you fall in, you'll surely die.
00:39:20And what about your brothers?
00:39:21What will happen to them?
00:39:22I am not jumping.
00:39:23I command the 12 guards.
00:39:25They gave up.
00:39:25Their lives for me here.
00:39:27I can never abandon them.
00:39:28Nor will I surrender the command seal.
00:39:30I will stay right here and fight until my last drop of blood.
00:39:33Stella Rivers, if you still see me as your husband, then do as I say.
00:39:37Jump down and live on.
00:39:48Come on.
00:40:09Stella, watch out!
00:40:11Come on.
00:40:46Stella, hold on.
00:40:48Hold on tight.
00:40:49I'll pull you up.
00:40:49Don't let go.
00:40:50Please, don't let go.
00:40:52Alexander Hayes, back in Willowbrook.
00:40:55You said since I took the 50 tails, my life belonged to you.
00:40:58No, don't say that.
00:41:00You are my wife.
00:41:01Come up.
00:41:01Just come up.
00:41:02We could start over.
00:41:03Stella, please don't.
00:41:05Now, those 50 tails, I've paid them back with interest.
00:41:09We are even.
00:41:12No.
00:41:14Stella.
00:41:21Stella.
00:41:21Hold on.
00:41:22Hold on.
00:41:22I'll pull you up.
00:41:23Don't let go.
00:41:24Please, don't let go.
00:41:26Alex, back in Willowbrook.
00:41:29You said because of 50 pieces of silver, my life belonged to you.
00:41:33No.
00:41:33Don't say that.
00:41:35You are my wife.
00:41:36Just come up.
00:41:36Come up.
00:41:37We can start over.
00:41:38Stella, don't.
00:41:39Now, those 50 pieces of silver, I've paid you back with interest.
00:41:46Stella.
00:41:47Stella.
00:41:59His highness, the regent, can't even protect a woman.
00:42:10Kill him.
00:42:11Kill him now.
00:42:11Kill him now.
00:42:16Kill him now.
00:42:22Kill him now.
00:42:26Kill him now.
00:42:27Kill him now.
00:42:30Kill him now.
00:42:30Kill him now.
00:42:30Kill him now.
00:42:31Kill him now.
00:42:31Kill him now.
00:42:31Kill him now.
00:42:32Kill him now.
00:42:32Kill him now.
00:42:33Kill him now.
00:42:35Kill him now.
00:42:38Kill him now.
00:42:40Kill him now.
00:43:03Commander, your injuries are too severe.
00:43:05If we don't stop the bleeding, it will damage your heart.
00:43:09Get lost.
00:43:12Commander!
00:43:14Get a rope.
00:43:17Find a rope for me.
00:43:19Let me go down.
00:43:21Master, Soulbreaker Cliff is a bottomless abyss.
00:43:24It is too deep to see the bottom.
00:43:25Down there is a freezing pool that never sees the sun.
00:43:27And an underground river.
00:43:28You are severely injured.
00:43:30The cold poison in your body is still unclear.
00:43:31Going down there means certain death.
00:43:33I said, get a rope.
00:43:35She hates the cold and the pain.
00:43:37She'll be terrified down there, all alone.
00:43:40Master, man up.
00:43:41She was struck by a poison arrow and took a fatal stab.
00:43:44Falling from such a height, there is absolutely no chance of survival.
00:43:47The army is assembled.
00:43:48Capital City is in great danger.
00:43:50Please, Commander, focus on the big picture.
00:43:52I'll kill anyone who dares to say she is dead.
00:43:55She told me that as long as I didn't lie to her, she would take care of me forever.
00:44:00She is so stingy.
00:44:03She hasn't even made back the $200 for the wheelchair.
00:44:06How could she bear to die?
00:44:16Be happy.
00:44:17Take care of my champion.
00:44:32Maybe you can help me.
00:44:34Keep your mind.
00:44:35Give me back the middle.
00:44:45Blind Alex, I made ten extra coins today.
00:44:48You get an extra chicken leg tonight.
00:44:57Stella, where are you?
00:45:03Stella, I was wrong.
00:45:05I only want you.
00:45:20I only want you.
00:45:39Oh, my God.
00:45:49Commander!
00:45:52You are all useless.
00:45:53What do you mean he is beyond cure?
00:45:55What do you mean prepare for his funeral?
00:45:57I am putting my sword to your necks.
00:45:59If the commander doesn't wake up today, I'll chop you all up and feed you to the dogs.
00:46:02Spare me.
00:46:03General, it is not that I am not trying.
00:46:06His grace simply doesn't want to live anymore.
00:46:08Doesn't want to live.
00:46:09The cold poison in his body is already lethal, but now his heart seeks death.
00:46:13He throws up all the medicine we try to feed him.
00:46:15A man whose heart is dead.
00:46:18You are all useless.
00:46:20What do you mean there is no cure?
00:46:21What do you mean prepare for the worst?
00:46:23I'll put a sword to your necks.
00:46:24If the commander doesn't wake up today, I'll chop you to pieces and feed you to the dogs.
00:46:28Spare me.
00:46:29General, it is not that I am not trying.
00:46:31It is just that his grace has lost the will to live.
00:46:33What do you mean lost the will?
00:46:35The cold poison in his body is deadly enough.
00:46:37Now he has a death wish.
00:46:38He can't swallow the medicine.
00:46:40He throws it all up.
00:46:41A dead heart.
00:46:42Master's heart was left at Soulbreaker Clip when that woman fell into the abyss.
00:46:46His heart shattered to pieces along with her.
00:46:48Leave us.
00:46:51That woman who tried countless times to win the commander over,
00:46:56Charlotte Sinclair,
00:46:57hasn't she given up yet?
00:47:13Don't go.
00:47:17I was wrong.
00:47:19Don't leave.
00:47:20Leave.
00:47:26No.
00:47:27The scent is wrong.
00:47:29No scent of soap.
00:47:30No fresh scent of herbs.
00:47:32It doesn't feel right either.
00:47:33Her frame is too soft.
00:47:38Get out!
00:47:40Who let her in?
00:47:42Spare me.
00:47:42Your grace.
00:47:43It is me.
00:47:44Charlotte,
00:47:44I am here to take care of you.
00:47:46No.
00:47:47No.
00:47:47No.
00:47:48No.
00:47:49No.
00:48:00Master.
00:48:01Commander.
00:48:02You can't just sleep.
00:48:03Open your eyes and look.
00:48:04The young emperor issued a decree saying the 12 guards are traitors.
00:48:08Accusing you of treason.
00:48:0930,000 mechanized core troops have mobilized.
00:48:12Armed with heavy siege crossbows.
00:48:13They're advancing on our camp.
00:48:14The young emperor wants to wipe out our 100,000 brothers.
00:48:17He'll leave no one alive.
00:48:18You want to die?
00:48:19Fine.
00:48:20Then just die.
00:48:20If you die,
00:48:21your 100,000 brothers will go to hell with you.
00:48:23It is no big deal.
00:48:26But what about madam?
00:48:32Unless someone uses pure and intense chi,
00:48:36or uses another's body heat to keep him warm all night,
00:48:41perhaps then he could survive the night.
00:49:00Alex, don't be afraid.
00:49:04Alex, don't be afraid.
00:49:05Charlotte is here to save you.
00:49:13Alex, you are awake.
00:49:15The doctor says your fever has broken.
00:49:17Take your medicine first.
00:49:19Get out.
00:49:39Alex, the royal court is cleared.
00:49:41The young emperor is so terrified he wants to hand you the seal.
00:49:43What is your plan?
00:49:45The throne.
00:49:45Will you take it?
00:49:46I'm not interested.
00:49:48Bullshit!
00:49:48Mother gave her life to win this throne for you.
00:49:51Alex, about that healer.
00:49:52You can't bring her back.
00:49:54It is time to move on.
00:49:55Third brother.
00:49:56She is my one and only wife in this life.
00:49:59No one can replace her.
00:50:00You've been coughing all day.
00:50:01Have some pear soup for your lungs.
00:50:03Put it down.
00:50:04Get out.
00:50:06I don't ask to replace her.
00:50:08I only beg your grace to take me as your concubine.
00:50:10My inner chambers are already occupied.
00:50:14I don't ask to take her place in your heart.
00:50:17I only ask to stay by your side.
00:50:22She said.
00:50:25She hated lies and betrayal the most.
00:50:29She is already dead.
00:50:31Though I didn't give her a grand wedding.
00:50:34She is still my wedded wife.
00:50:36The lady of this manor will always be her alone.
00:50:39If you insist on staying, you will only be an untitled maid.
00:50:43With no status in this manor.
00:50:46That is all I can offer.
00:50:47Get out.
00:50:48Charlotte, thanks your grace.
00:51:06It has been two years.
00:51:11Your grace.
00:51:12The night air is chilly.
00:51:14Mind your health.
00:51:16Two whole years.
00:51:17This is the first time he hasn't pulled away.
00:51:23Master, Southvale.
00:51:24Urgent dispatch.
00:51:26Vicaria Pigeon.
00:51:41Prepare the horses.
00:51:42I am heading to Southvale.
00:51:44We leave immediately.
00:51:52Southvale.
00:51:54I've suffered for two long years.
00:51:56I will never allow anyone to ruin my plans.
00:52:03Alex.
00:52:05Your cough is chilling you to the bone.
00:52:07Can't you just let the royal doctors give you some proper treatment?
00:52:10Fourth brother.
00:52:11Third brother refused to stay in the capital.
00:52:13He has gone back to the northern frontier.
00:52:15The matters of the court.
00:52:16I can only leave them to you.
00:52:21You have all the power in your hands now.
00:52:23Yet you are leaving the capital.
00:52:26I must make a trip to Southvale.
00:52:31To make you treat this vast empire like nothing but dirt.
00:52:35Other than that girl whose body was never found.
00:52:37I doubt anyone else could.
00:52:39The shadow guards found traces.
00:52:42Come back alive.
00:52:43Alex, if it turns out to be false hope, you need to leave yourself a way out.
00:52:46If it is false hope, then I will turn Southvale upside down.
00:52:50And then I'll die there.
00:52:51And find her in the underworld.
00:52:53Kill!
00:52:54Leave no one alive!
00:52:57Remember, Stella never trust a patient who makes me weak.
00:53:00Their helplessness is a trap.
00:53:02Behind lies is a blade.
00:53:04Survive and trust no one.
00:53:10It is a dream.
00:53:11Just a dream.
00:53:14Little doll.
00:53:15Another nightmare.
00:53:18The heavy rain woke me up.
00:53:21Why are you up so early?
00:53:23Drink this calming soup first.
00:53:25It has milkwort and jujube seed to ease your nerves.
00:53:29You know me best, Julian.
00:53:32During my two years of amnesia, did I have some bad blood with the regent?
00:53:36Were my injuries caused by him?
00:53:38You are overthinking, doll.
00:53:40Before your amnesia, we practiced medicine in Shireland.
00:53:43The regent is a noble far away in the capital.
00:53:45How could commoners like us ever cross paths with him?
00:53:48The reason you feel uneasy is probably because your subconscious still holds lingering fear of the Miracle Valley tragedy.
00:53:54It is daylight now.
00:53:56Go wash up.
00:53:57We'll go have breakfast soon.
00:54:04With such a great husband and the clinic making decent money, what am I complaining about?
00:54:23What the hell?
00:54:25So early in the morning, whose fierce troops are these?
00:54:29Have you guys heard?
00:54:30That living devil from the capital city came to Southvale.
00:54:32The one who commands a massive arm and has the emperor in the palm of his hand, the regent.
00:54:36I heard he is not only cruel, but also incredibly lustful.
00:54:39Not long ago, he even married the prime minister's daughter.
00:54:42That Miss Sinclair threw herself at him for two whole years.
00:54:45Rumor has it, they were secretly together long ago.
00:54:47And now they finally became the official.
00:54:50Miss Rivers, are you alright?
00:54:53I am fine.
00:54:54My hands slipped.
00:54:55Please continue.
00:54:57But you know, gossiping about a high official can get you beheaded.
00:55:01Everyone, walls have ears.
00:55:03What the hell?
00:55:03I only care about money.
00:55:05Why would I have to a tyrant?
00:55:06I don't even know.
00:55:07Such a bizarre reaction.
00:55:09Could my missing memories have something to do?
00:55:12With this regent.
00:55:13Did he cause my fall from the cliff?
00:55:15Impossible.
00:55:16I am just a small doctor in Southvale.
00:55:17How could I ever be linked to a big shot from the royal court?
00:55:21Come eat.
00:55:22Dahl.
00:55:25Dahl.
00:55:27You've been distracted all day.
00:55:29You even messed up the books twice.
00:55:31Is it because the regent came to Southvale?
00:55:34Are you scared?
00:55:35I can never hide anything from you.
00:55:37I don't know why.
00:55:38But today, when I heard the title of the regent, my chest hurt terribly and I felt sick.
00:55:44Tell me the truth, Julian.
00:55:45In the two years I forgot.
00:55:46Did I have bad blood with this regent?
00:55:48Did he cause my injuries?
00:55:50You are overthinking it, Dahl.
00:55:51We've always practiced medicine in Shireland.
00:55:53The regent is a man of high status, far away in the capital.
00:55:56How could commoners like us ever cross paths with him?
00:55:58The reason you feel unwell is probably because subconsciously, you still have lingering fear
00:56:02of the Miracle Valley tragedy.
00:56:03Words like tyrant and massacre might just be triggering your damaged nerves.
00:56:06By the way, Dahl.
00:56:06I went to the governor's office this evening to deliver medicine to his mother.
00:56:10I heard some concrete news.
00:56:11The all-powerful regent really has come to Riverford.
00:56:13That squad of black armored cavalry that passed by our clinic this morning was indeed the
00:56:18regent's personal guard.
00:56:19I am worried that if the governor's office recommends us to him and we fail to cure him, the two
00:56:23of us might be put to death.
00:56:34Your Grace, it is time for your medicine.
00:56:37Just leave it.
00:56:38The wind is strong on the river.
00:56:40Be careful not to catch a cold.
00:56:42Your Grace, let me fetch a cloak for you.
00:56:44Miss, the wind is strong on the river.
00:56:46You are dressed too thinly.
00:56:48Did you find out what I asked you to look into?
00:56:50Yes, I did.
00:56:51In Riverford City, a renowned doctor appeared a few days ago.
00:56:54When treating difficult diseases, they used a set of long-lost acupuncture techniques, the exclusive skill of Miracle Valley.
00:56:59Miracle Valley, the one who fell off the cliff, the late wife who joins him mad for two months.
00:57:05Isn't she the successor of Miracle Valley?
00:57:09My lord, all clinics and pharmacies in Riverford City have sent men to secretly investigate them.
00:57:14Once we find anyone who knows the Miracle Valley technique, we'll bring them to you at once, master.
00:57:19Pass down my order.
00:57:21Secretly lock down the nine gates of Riverford City.
00:57:25Even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance.
00:57:27Even if she is reduced to nothing but bones.
00:57:30Even if she has become a vengeful ghost.
00:57:33This lord will bring her back personally.
00:57:36Yes, master.
00:57:38Master.
00:58:04I need some herbs.
00:58:06Ten-year-old snow lotus.
00:58:08Three ounces.
00:58:09Calcent aconite.
00:58:11Half an ounce.
00:58:18Keep the change.
00:58:25Julian, the newly prepared batch of astragalus.
00:58:28Where is it?
00:58:29The backyard storage is leaking.
00:58:31I am going crazy looking for it.
00:58:32A strange customer just came and bought all of our calcined aconite.
00:58:40Master, we have a lead.
00:58:42At the Eastside Wellness Clinic, three months ago, they treated a salt merchant with poison in his heart.
00:58:46The female doctor there used a set of highly precise acupuncture techniques.
00:58:50She forcefully pulled him right back from death's door.
00:58:52The style of her needlework, compared to what we saw in the Miracle Valley records, is an 80% match.
00:58:59Oh, wellness.
00:59:02Clinic, prepare my horse.
00:59:05No, this lord will walk there.
00:59:22Excuse me, sir.
00:59:24Are you also here to see Dr. Rivers?
00:59:26Oh, you are a bit late.
00:59:28Wellness Clinic closes at dark.
00:59:30Dr. Rivers.
00:59:31Yes, indeed.
00:59:33The manager of Wellness Clinic.
00:59:35Her medical skills are amazing.
00:59:37She is a living saint.
00:59:38But she does charge quite a bit.
00:59:40What?
00:59:42What does she look like?
00:59:44She is very pretty.
00:59:45With a pair of almond eyes.
00:59:47She smiles so brightly.
00:59:49Among all of us neighbors.
00:59:51Who doesn't praise Dr. Rivers for her beauty?
00:59:54Oh.
00:59:56What is her full name?
00:59:57Her full name?
00:59:58We neighbors really don't know.
01:00:01Everyone usually just calls her Miss Rivers or Dr. Rivers.
01:00:04But I often take firewood to her backyard.
01:00:08And I've heard Dr. Bright call her by her first name in private.
01:00:11It sounded so mushy.
01:00:14I think he called her Yuna Miller.
01:00:19Yuna.
01:00:22Not Stella.
01:00:37Mr. Lawson.
01:00:38This batch of Angelica Root is not good.
01:00:40Too many Roots.
01:00:42I can give you a 20% discount at most.
01:00:44Otherwise, I'll go to another shop.
01:00:46Oh, Miss Rivers.
01:00:47You are too good at bargaining.
01:00:59Run away, horse.
01:01:00Get out of the way.
01:01:01Get out of the way.
01:01:05Oh, my God.
01:01:38Dole, are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?
01:01:40I am fine, Julian. That dark-haired man saved me. He moved so fast.
01:01:46Miss Rivers, are you talking about that weirdo in the hat? I heard he is coughing up blood.
01:01:53Glad you are okay. It is a mess here. Let's head back to the clinic.
01:01:59She's still alive.
01:02:03My Stella is still alive.
01:02:07Go investigate. Find out everything. Get the background on that guy bright. I want to know exactly who stole my
01:02:13wife.
01:02:13Yes, your grace.
01:02:26Miss, there is quite a commotion at Willow Court.
01:02:29The Regent just got back, and he tore the place apart like a madman.
01:02:33He was burning up with fever that night.
01:02:34How could he have the strength to take you?
01:02:36In these past two years, he hasn't even laid a finger on you.
01:02:38Shut up. So what if he hasn't? I've suffered through two whole years.
01:02:43I absolutely will not let everything fall apart at this crucial moment.
01:02:47Mobilize the Southvale network immediately, before the Shadow Guard camp figures it out.
01:02:52I want you to find out everything about that woman's background.
01:02:55Doesn't she have a husband since she is married?
01:02:57Let's make sure she stays a proper, decent wife.
01:03:00Understood.
01:03:31Let's make sure she's married.
01:03:34Two years, Stella.
01:03:42Master, we found out.
01:03:44Two years ago, Madam fell off the cliff into an underground river.
01:03:48She was saved by a man named Bright.
01:03:50When she woke up, she had lost all her memories.
01:03:52She doesn't remember you at all.
01:03:54Master.
01:04:02Stella.
01:04:17What is this?
01:04:19Excuse me, sir.
01:04:21May I ask who your master is?
01:04:24My master prefers quiet and doesn't see strangers.
01:04:27Tonight at nine, the annex by the West Gate of Willow Court.
01:04:30Please be on time, Dr. Rivers.
01:04:31This is just the deposit.
01:04:35Thousand gold pieces.
01:04:37As a deposit.
01:04:38Oh, you can't.
01:04:39Willow Court is the regent's estate.
01:04:41We don't know who they are.
01:04:42It could be a trap.
01:04:43Oh, come on, Julian.
01:04:45It is a godsend.
01:04:46How can we turn it down?
01:04:47Our clinic is really short on cash right now.
01:04:50We need it for those premium herbs.
01:04:52Besides, I am just going there to save a life.
01:04:54It is in public.
01:04:55It is not like they'll eat me alive.
01:04:58Right.
01:04:58This way, Dr. Rivers.
01:05:03Doctor, my master doesn't see strangers.
01:05:06Please check his pulse via the thread.
01:05:08So particular.
01:05:21This pulse is so chaotic.
01:05:23His life force is draining rapidly.
01:05:26But some pure obsession is keeping him alive.
01:05:28This piercing coldness.
01:05:30Why does it feel so familiar?
01:05:34Doctor, focus on your treatment.
01:05:36Don't look at what you shouldn't.
01:05:44Sir, the cold poison is deep in your bones.
01:05:47Your heart's meridian is blocked.
01:05:49If you want to live, you must ease your mind.
01:05:52This prescription will ease your pain for now.
01:05:54Farewell.
01:05:55Let her go.
01:06:11Let her go.
01:06:19Am I losing my mind?
01:06:21Are you awake, doll?
01:06:23I made your favorite red bean porridge.
01:06:28I am up.
01:06:29Go ahead and eat.
01:06:29I'll be right there.
01:06:43I am a married woman.
01:06:45How could I have such a dream?
01:06:48And that voice.
01:06:54Sir, this cold poison is too fierce.
01:06:56If you don't stay warm, even the gods couldn't save you.
01:07:00Sai, this ice silk is so expensive.
01:07:03Once you are cured, I'll spend more time with my husband.
01:07:06Julian Bright is your husband.
01:07:09Yes, he loves me deeply.
01:07:12My husband caters to my every whim.
01:07:15If you are ever free, sir, you can come visit our wellness clinic.
01:07:44You must be Dr. Rivers.
01:07:45You must be Dr. Rivers.
01:07:49These past few days, thanks for coming out so late.
01:07:52My master has a bad temper.
01:07:54You've really worked hard, Dr. Rivers.
01:07:56Once he is fully recovered, I'll make sure he gives you a generous reward.
01:07:59But Dr. Rivers, you are a married woman.
01:08:01Coming here late at night to another man's place.
01:08:03Even though my master is a true gentleman.
01:08:05If word gets out, it won't be good for your reputation.
01:08:08Won't your husband mind it at all?
01:08:22Sir, it is time for the third set of acupuncture today.
01:08:25Please hold the thread.
01:08:27Sir.
01:08:38Sir, you.
01:08:45Don't go, Stella.
01:08:48I was wrong.
01:08:50Don't leave me.
01:08:52Let go.
01:08:53Do you want to die?
01:08:54Do you want to die?
01:08:55Do you want to die?
01:08:57Do you want to die?
01:09:00Dr. Rivers, please save my master.
01:09:02Shut up.
01:09:04Get three charcoal bases.
01:09:06Boiling ginger wine.
01:09:07Hurry.
01:09:07Yes.
01:09:21Wow.
01:09:23Thank you for saving my master's life, Dr. Rivers.
01:09:25His life is saved for now.
01:09:27But the cold poison has seeped into his bones.
01:09:30He'll need continuous acupuncture for half a month.
01:09:37Your pulse is much steadier now, sir.
01:09:39But you must take your medicine on time and refrain from getting angry or stressed.
01:09:47Your husband, doctor, must be a truly wonderful man.
01:09:53Of course.
01:09:54He does on me completely.
01:09:56If you have time, sir, you can come visit our wellness clinic sometime.
01:10:01All right.
01:10:11Sir, time for your medicine.
01:10:13Get lost.
01:10:17Since Madam Soup is here, I'll take my leave.
01:10:21Take care, Dr. Rivers.
01:10:24So what if she is back?
01:10:27She is just a married woman now.
01:10:3480% of your poison is cleared, sir.
01:10:37You just need to rest and recover from now on.
01:10:39This is the final acupuncture session.
01:10:41I won't be coming back here anymore.
01:10:48Where are you going?
01:10:52Please behave yourself, sir.
01:10:54My duty as your doctor is done.
01:10:56Naturally, I am returning to the wellness clinic.
01:11:08Wildness clinic.
01:11:09Your highness, the regent.
01:11:10Urgent report from the capital city.
01:11:16You are the regent.
01:11:24Stella, let me explain.
01:11:43Don't be scared.
01:11:44It is just the Thunder God's meeting.
01:11:46What about my heart?
01:11:49Alexander Hayes.
01:11:50If you think playing the victim will trick me.
01:11:52No way.
01:11:53Bow to each other.
01:12:11Toh, Southvale is too damp during the rainy season.
01:12:14It is bad for your old wounds.
01:12:16Let's move to Charlotte.
01:12:17The weather there is better.
01:12:21I am not going.
01:12:23Thaw.
01:12:24At least, wait until my final acupuncture session at Willow Court.
01:12:29Annex.
01:12:56I am leaving tomorrow.
01:13:00Getting out of here.
01:13:01Away from these liars.
01:13:04I hate you.
01:13:16His highness, the regent.
01:13:18In the middle of the night.
01:13:19Ignoring the front door.
01:13:21Oh, you used the front door this time.
01:13:23His highness, the regent.
01:13:24Out in the middle of the night.
01:13:25Trespassing in a private home.
01:13:27Do you have some weird work?
01:13:31Stop.
01:13:32Stop pretending.
01:13:34You saw that jade pendant today.
01:13:36You remembered.
01:13:37Didn't you?
01:13:38What nonsense are you spouting?
01:13:40Your highness.
01:13:41I am but a simple village doctor.
01:13:42My husband is Julian Bright.
01:13:43In my memories, there has never been anyone like your highness.
01:13:46Besides, doesn't your highness already have a dignified and virtuous wife?
01:13:50Why?
01:13:50Is the bed at Willow Court not warm enough?
01:13:52That you must come out seeking pleasure.
01:13:56She is not my wife.
01:13:57I've never touched her.
01:13:58These past two years, I haven't even touched the hem of her clothes.
01:14:01You are my only wife, Stella.
01:14:03I only kept her around to keep the Sinclair family in check.
01:14:06I only have you.
01:14:07Let go, you scoundrel.
01:14:09His highness, the regent.
01:14:11Breaking into a woman's bedroom late at night.
01:14:13Are you trying to force yourself on a married woman?
01:14:16A married woman?
01:14:18Then, then, can I still be the other man?
01:14:25Have some respect, your highness.
01:14:27I have no idea what you are talking about.
01:14:33What is going on?
01:14:34Why does it hurt here?
01:14:55What are you doing?
01:14:57What are you doing?
01:15:06Little doll, why is that guy over there?
01:15:08Isn't he the patient from Willow Court?
01:15:12Yeah, I don't know.
01:15:14Probably just a homeless lunatic.
01:15:17Just ignore him.
01:15:18Let's open for business.
01:15:40What are you looking at?
01:15:42What is so interesting?
01:15:53The clinic is closed.
01:15:56Not for a check-up.
01:16:01Just borrowing a file.
01:16:03The wood has splinters.
01:16:04You ruined your hand.
01:16:06It hurts a bit.
01:16:31Excuse me, sir.
01:16:32Borrowing what?
01:16:34What?
01:16:37I am done.
01:16:39I am done.
01:17:08I must be sick.
01:17:54Tomorrow, I have to move out.
01:18:11Senior brother.
01:18:16Don't call me senior brother.
01:18:18Senior brother.
01:18:21Senior brother.
01:18:25Senior brother.
01:18:39Senior brother.
01:18:40Senior brother.
01:19:00The door is broken.
01:19:02I'll fix it tomorrow.
01:19:20I'll fix it tomorrow.
01:19:49I am sorry.
01:19:51I lied to you.
01:19:53Two years ago, you fell off the cliff into the water when I rescued you.
01:20:00Your head was badly injured.
01:20:03When you woke up, you didn't remember a thing.
01:20:09On our escape from Miracle Valley, we never got married either.
01:20:16I just wanted to hold on to you.
01:20:18You forgot everyone and just relied on me.
01:20:21I crave that feeling too much.
01:20:23I was terrified if you remembered, you would leave me.
01:20:27I feared that for my whole life, I wouldn't even have the right to stand by your side.
01:20:33Julia.
01:20:40You saved my life.
01:20:42You took care of me in Miracle Valley.
01:20:45You protected me in Southvale.
01:20:47I'll remember this kindness for a lifetime.
01:20:49But the lies end here.
01:20:56I don't love you.
01:20:58I didn't before.
01:21:01I didn't when I lost my memory.
01:21:03And I never will.
01:21:20Stella, drink it while it is hot.
01:21:25Have a seat, Julian.
01:21:30There is something.
01:21:31Since you've come clean, I should tell you too.
01:21:34Actually, when I did the follow-up at Willow Court recently, my memory came back.
01:21:40After leaving Miracle Valley, I took a government bounty.
01:21:43For 50 tales of silver, I was to take care of a blind man.
01:21:45We went through a lot together.
01:21:47Gradually, we fell in love.
01:21:48After moving around a bit, we bought a small yard in Phoenix County.
01:21:51We took our vows and became husband and wife.
01:21:53Later, I realized he was a liar.
01:21:56He wasn't blind.
01:21:57His legs were fine, too.
01:21:58He was the most powerful figure in Eldoria.
01:22:00But on Soulbreaker Cliff, to save his deputy, he turned his back to me.
01:22:04When I saw a poisoned arrow flying toward him, all the resentment in my heart somehow vanished over the cliff.
01:22:09I told him I'd earned those 50 tales.
01:22:11We were even.
01:22:12My heart already died on Soulbreaker Cliff.
01:22:15But it was filled with his deceit, his heartlessness, and my uncontrollable love.
01:22:20It is completely rotten now.
01:22:21There is no room for anyone else.
01:22:23I understand, Stella.
01:22:25Take care of yourself.
01:22:27No matter what happens, I wish you peace always.
01:22:35Your Highness, you've waited a long time.
01:22:38It is not safe outside the city.
01:22:40I'll have someone escort you out of Southvale.
01:22:43No need.
01:22:45Your Highness, she has suffered too much.
01:22:48If you ever deceive her again or let her down again, I'm Julian Bright.
01:22:55Even if I turn into a vengeful ghost and crawl out of hell, you won't get that gem.
01:23:17If it is over, then let it be.
01:23:27I can't believe Alex Hayes for that bitch.
01:23:29He actually moved out of Willow Court.
01:23:31He is the mighty region of Eldoria.
01:23:33Yet he acts like a dog in her clinic every day.
01:23:35What does that make me?
01:23:36I stayed by his side for two years.
01:23:38I put up with his coldness.
01:23:39I put up with his madness.
01:23:40And the moment that dead woman comes back, I am just a useless prop to be thrown away.
01:23:46Don't worry, miss.
01:23:49Tonight, I'll go and cut off her head.
01:23:51That'll end this once and for all.
01:24:15Charlotte, Sinclair's man.
01:24:22It was you!
01:24:24You slaughtered my entire Miracle Valley!
01:24:27You remember now.
01:24:29Good tonight.
01:24:30I'll send you to hell to join your family.
01:24:34Do it.
01:24:45Are you hurt?
01:24:47Why didn't you dodge?
01:24:49With your skills, you could have easily dodged it and still killed him.
01:24:52The cold poison hasn't cleared.
01:24:54I am far from fully recovered.
01:24:56At that distance, taking the hit head-on was the fastest and safest way to kill him.
01:25:00As long as you are safe, it is fine.
01:25:03Sit down.
01:25:04Let me apply the medicine.
01:25:10Now it hurts.
01:25:15The doctor's hands are shaking.
01:25:19Shut up.
01:25:30Behave yourself.
01:25:31Thank you for today.
01:25:33All right.
01:25:34I'll listen to Dr. Ridders.
01:25:37This wound will take two weeks to heal.
01:25:43That is pretty fast.
01:25:46That is pretty fast.
01:25:54Behave yourself.
01:25:56Thank you for today.
01:25:57All right.
01:25:58I'll listen to Dr. Ridders.
01:26:00This wound needs two weeks to heal.
01:26:08That was fast.
01:26:19What are you doing?
01:26:20How dare you?
01:26:22How dare you?
01:26:22How dare you?
01:26:23How dare you?
01:26:24How dare you?
01:26:24How dare you?
01:26:36I spared your life only to set a trap for Sinclair House.
01:26:40But the last thing you should have done was try to kill her.
01:26:44Now the plan is ruined.
01:26:46You are not even fit to be baited.
01:26:48Your grace!
01:26:49I am innocent!
01:26:50Zachary Chapman forced me!
01:26:51Break her legs.
01:26:52Ruin her face.
01:26:53Throw her in a cage.
01:26:54And along with this evidence, dump her at the gates of Sinclair House.
01:26:57If the Sinclairs dare say a word, I'll wipe out their entire clan.
01:27:06It is!
01:27:07It is the young lady!
01:27:11All right!
01:27:11Close the gate!
01:27:12No one leaves!
01:27:13No one leaves!
01:27:14Okay.
01:27:29Just wait.
01:27:29또ким
01:27:31We walk away from the house line.
01:27:31You cannot see.
01:27:32Don't let me walk away from the house line.
01:27:32Do you want to walk away from her?
01:27:33Do you want to walk away from the house line?
01:27:43Neverですか?
01:27:44Please walk away.
01:27:44To come� or to walk away from the house line.
01:27:50working pretty hard
01:27:53master
01:27:53urgent message from the capitol
01:27:55from lord for himself
01:28:08take my bloody clothes
01:28:09from the night of the attack
01:28:10and report back to the capitol
01:28:12announce to the world
01:28:13that the regent
01:28:14was assassinated
01:28:15by Sinclair loyalists
01:28:16the cold poison
01:28:17breached his heart
01:28:18my lord
01:28:39what a big fool
01:28:57alex
01:29:07you still owe me 50 tales
01:29:09you haven't paid it off
01:29:11for 50 tales
01:29:13I am buying the rest of your life
01:29:14deal
01:29:18deal
01:29:21that is more like it
01:29:24it's life
01:29:25I am yours
01:29:28for all eternity
01:29:31stop crying
01:29:32stop crying
01:29:33aren't you embarrassed
01:29:33my medicine is getting cold
01:29:35drink up
01:29:36blind lord
01:29:40aww
01:29:41aww