00:00You want me to be your sacrifice, my lord?
00:02Yes. I need a blood and body tribute.
00:07To do with as I please.
00:11But I don't want to die.
00:13You have no choice.
00:16Now that I've seen your radiant soul, I must possess it.
00:20Either sacrifice yourself willingly and save your city.
00:26Or I will rain hell down and take you anyway.
00:37That death and destruction is what will happen if you refuse.
00:40I will come for you soon.
00:42You may choose how.
00:49Teo, you cannot be serious.
00:51Why would you offer to switch with your sister and be our sacrifice?
00:55Because I am still a virgin.
00:56And my sister is not.
01:00What do you mean?
01:02Who has had her?
01:03Your son.
01:04My betrothed.
01:06Zuma.
01:10It can't be.
01:11Zuma's only ever loved you.
01:13It doesn't matter now.
01:14Zuma took Malin's sacred gift.
01:16So he can marry her in my place.
01:18I will be sacrificed to the god of war.
01:20Huitzel's in her place.
01:21We can't allow you to do that.
01:23We've invested too much in you as our son's bride.
01:25It would be wasted if you are sacrificed.
01:27I will not marry Zuma.
01:28And Huitzel still requires a sacrifice.
01:30This is the best path forward.
01:31We must conceal Teo's identity during the sacrifice.
01:34As well as Malin's.
01:37Huitzel and Zuma expect different brides.
01:40We will host the wedding and sacrificial ceremonies at the same time.
01:44Three days from now.
01:45And the identities of the blood offering and the bride shall remain a secret to all.
01:49Teo.
01:50Prepare a sacrificial headdress and mask for yourself.
01:52I will have a bridal covering made for your sister.
01:56Zuma, I hope you are sure of your choice.
01:59Because once I'm gone, you can't change your mind.
02:04They haven't cancelled Malin's sacrificial ceremony yet.
02:06She may yet still be offered up to Weedseal.
02:09Malin is not going to be sacrificed.
02:11You made sure of that by taking her virginity.
02:18How could you be angry?
02:19I did this for you.
02:20She's your sister and I saved her.
02:24And when you warm her bed after our marriage, what reason will you give then?
02:30Don't be naive.
02:31Every emperor has concubines.
02:33You didn't expect to be the only woman I taste for the rest of my life, did you?
02:38You're right.
02:39I was naive.
02:40I'd hoped I'd be enough.
02:42But my own sister?
02:44Don't you see how wrong that is?
02:46Then make sure you satisfy me day and night.
02:49And I won't touch her again.
02:52You told me she's the only one you crave now.
02:54I never said that.
03:02But Malin is superior to you in every way.
03:04I wish she'd been the one chosen as my empress and you were the sacrifice.
03:07Zuma, my dear.
03:08Be kind to Teo.
03:09She's not strong enough for this harsh world.
03:15Get back to work.
03:16Your wedding is soon.
03:18You mock me.
03:19I won't have it.
03:23Teo, why must you be so violent?
03:26Apologize to your sister, Teo.
03:27I won't let you treat her this way.
03:31I don't understand, Zuma.
03:32How can you talk to me like this?
03:34Have you forgotten all our moments together?
03:41You're a jealous, spiteful girl, and I'm ashamed to be engaged to you.
03:44Apologize now or I'll get the whip and lash you until you do.
03:50I would rather die than apologize.
03:52Don't yell at her, Zuma.
03:54She was raised to be above me.
03:55Even if she hurt me on purpose, it's my lot in life to have such abuse.
03:58You blame me for doing what I did to save Malin?
04:01But look at what a good person she is.
04:02I wish I was marrying her instead.
04:05Do you know, Zuma?
04:07You'll get your wish soon enough.
04:11I was meant to help rule over my people.
04:13Instead, I must die for them.
04:18Still pouting?
04:20You've made enough of a show.
04:20You can drop the act now.
04:21He still thinks Malin's fall was all my fault.
04:23I gathered the beads and restrung this.
04:25Next time, take better care of the gifts I give you.
04:28Take better care?
04:28When you're the one who broke it?
04:29Stop making everything a fight.
04:31Turn around so I can put it on you.
04:40Do I get a thank you for fixing your necklace for you?
04:45Still trying to win him back?
04:47I will enchant him for as long as it takes to destroy you, Teo.
04:52Now that you have your necklace back, I must go find Malin.
04:55I want to enjoy her body as much as I can before I'm forced to marry you.
05:02Oh!
05:13Got one.
05:14This will be the perfect pig to roast for tomorrow's wedding.
05:20Such a violent slaughter.
05:22And yet, more merciful than mine will be tomorrow.
05:28My death will not be quick.
05:30I will be kept alive, chest open for as long as I can bear it.
05:35Sometimes it takes hours for Huitzil to determine your worthiness and end your suffering.
05:39Your heart exposed all the while.
05:44Is this really my last stroll in the garden?
05:47Every one of my life's fondest moments bloomed alongside the flowers in this garden.
05:59What happened to Zuma?
06:00We were raised to love each other, but now he's with my sister.
06:04One minute he is kind, the next cruel.
06:06Does he even want to marry me anymore?
06:08Who has Zuma become?
06:10What does a future look like with a man like that?
06:20I would rather die a horrible death than be married to a man who burns for my sister.
06:28Teo, I am here to escort you to the ceremonial vesti for your wedding preparations.
06:47Claw marks.
06:50If I die instantly, I can escape a slow, painful death.
06:58Why have they brought me here?
06:59I cannot be sacrificed.
07:02Let me remind you, your groom so selflessly took my virginity.
07:07Yes, Malin.
07:09Which is why he deserves you as his bride.
07:11I will be Huitzel's sacrifice.
07:14You'd rather your chest split open than watch your one and only love desire me for the rest of your
07:19woeful life?
07:20Smart decision, sister.
07:22Too bad there's no way you have the guts to follow through.
07:37You should put it on me, sister dear.
07:40Of course, sister.
07:47Solid gold.
07:49Much more precious than your drabby, beaded one.
08:01This is it.
08:02I'm about to be sacrificed to the god of war.
08:07It's time.
08:08My groom's lust leads him down the aisle to wed my sister, and I shoulder the sacrifice of our city,
08:12offering my life to the god of war.
08:30The emperor and empress decided to keep it a secret that my sister and I switched places.
08:35I never got to say goodbye to Zuma.
08:47We bind your clothing as a sign of your marital bonds, and public promise to share one body, one heart,
08:54one soul.
08:56You may not remove her mask until the ceremony is finished.
09:02Something feels awful.
09:04Why can't I see Teo's face?
09:11Whatever pain awaits me will be nothing compared to the pain Zuma has put me through.
09:26You are now recognized by supreme rule as husband and wife.
09:29Zuma, she is yours.
09:35Malin?
09:37Why are you standing before me as my bride?
09:39Where is Teo?
09:41Zuma.
09:42This was your doing.
09:44You made Malin unfit to be sacrificed by giving her the knowledge of your flesh.
09:48Now she is yours, forever.
09:50I never wanted Malin as my bride.
09:53I only ever wanted Teo.
09:56Where is she?
10:00Teo!
10:01Stop!
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