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After Calling Off My Engagement, I Married My Fiancรฉโs Arch-Nemesis Alpha | New Movie 2026 .๐
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00:00The lichen seer said I was born to be a true Luna, though the lichen king himself announced me his
00:05son's mate
00:06But on our bonding day my father's bastard daughter swapped the carriage and took my place
00:11I caught it stopped the ceremony had her dragged out and sold to the pleasure dens
00:16I entered the crown den just like I was supposed to
00:18Then on the day I went into labor the healer said the pup was breech both of us might not
00:24survive
00:24That's when kale walked in the lichen prince who had always given me everything. I wanted he walked in with
00:30her standing right beside him
00:41Alara if you hadn't lied about being born Luna, why would I have ever been forced to bond with you?
00:48Your mother is already in the warrior camps now. It's your turn to taste the feeling of losing everything
00:57Bella leaned close to my ear that Luna seat you wanted
01:02That man you wanted
01:04They can only ever be mine
01:06I died right there consumed by rage when I opened my eyes
01:11I was back back on the day of the bonding ceremony this time
01:15I decided to give them exactly what they wanted
01:18I am born under the moon's blessing, but the alpha throne there is no reason it has to be his
01:24The drums outside snapped me back white silk everywhere. I was reborn through the curtain
01:29I heard my mother crying
01:31Alara once you pass through those gates. I can't protect you anymore
01:35Hold your temper never speak against kale
01:38I felt the ache hit me hard last time it was this exact moment
01:42I noticed something was wrong
01:43I walked off my carriage filed a complaint on the spot dragged Bella right back out of that carriage
01:49The Lichen King wanted her executed
01:51My father had to kneel and use our ancestral honor seal just to keep her alive
01:56What I never knew was that kale had been secretly sending her money the whole time waiting for my weakest
02:01moment to destroy me
02:02Thinking about their faces still made me sick. This time I sat still
02:07I waited just as the carriage was about to move. I heard hooves then a voice. I knew too. Well
02:12Stop my body went cold the second. I heard it that voice in my past life
02:17He used that same voice to whisper sweet things to me right before he threw me into the abyss
02:22Kale blocked the whole procession walked straight to the main carriage pulled Bella out himself
02:27How is this the bastard daughter?
02:30The Lichen King chose the illegitimate daughter
02:33How was the carriage swapped?
02:35This is an act of deceiving the king
02:36Kale didn't hear any of it. His eyes were only on her
02:39Thank the moon we made it in time
02:40Bella
02:42This time I will make you my mate
02:44I swear it
02:46A cold shock ran through me. He was reborn too
02:49Bella was flustered, but she couldn't hide how smug she was
02:53My mother pushed through the crowd
02:55Why is it you?
02:56Where is my Alara?
02:58Where have you hidden her?
02:59Kale shoved her aside
03:02The lunar seat belongs to Bella alone
03:06I already told his majesty
03:08A wolf like Alara who spreads lies cannot enter the stronghold
03:13The argument outside kept getting louder
03:15I lifted the curtain and stepped down
03:16My mother saw me in plain clothes
03:18Everything that was supposed to be mine was draped on Bella
03:22She snapped at Bella immediately
03:25The alpha gave you permission to attend out of compassion
03:27And you had the nerve to steal the luma seat
03:34This was commanded by his majesty's own decree
03:38Do you want the whole blackwood pack buried with you?
03:40Bella and I love each other
03:42If Alara hadn't made up that born lunar trick
03:45She isn't even worthy of being in my presence
03:48His majesty knows everything now
03:50The decree will be withdrawn
03:52I will never recognize this bonding
03:55Sister, I don't know why the carriage was changed
03:57But since this is Kale's wish
04:00I dare not argue
04:03Alara, be sensible
04:04Don't disgrace the blackwood pack
04:06I congratulate the Lyman prince on getting exactly what he desires
04:10He forgot something
04:11I didn't need him to be myself
04:13But whether he could hold that throne
04:16That was another matter entirely
04:18Kale looked surprised
04:20He snorted and walked away with Bella
04:22The crowd watched them go
04:24I stood alone in the road in my bonding robes
04:27My mother gripped my hand and turned on my father
04:30Edmund Blackford, this is the bastard you insisted on keeping
04:33She had the nerve to scheme against Alara
04:36If you don't fix this
04:39I want a separation
04:41My father said nothing
04:42Mother, don't be angry
04:43I chose not to bond with him
04:46Isn't it good to have me by your side forever?
04:52Yes
04:53My daughter was born under the moon's blessing
04:56Go back to your room and have a rest
04:58Today you were wronged
04:59But Kale already has His Majesty's approval
05:01I can't help you
05:03You are always refined and sensible
05:05Far more than Bella
05:06But the whole territory knows you are supposed to be bonded today
05:09If you stay home now, everyone will talk
05:11The blackwood pack will be the laughingstock of the territory
05:14I cut him off
05:15So father wants me to be that laughingstock?
05:18A legitimate daughter
05:19The king's chosen mate stolen by a bastard
05:22And now I'm supposed to step aside to cover it up?
05:25Before nightfall, I'd already be everyone's gossip
05:28Father, your real fear is I still want the lunar seat
05:32That I'll create a war between sisters
05:34And expose how you favored a low she-wolf
05:38Allowed a bastard to steal the legitimate daughter's bonding
05:41Ruined the blackwood alpha's reputation
05:43If I willingly bond with someone else
05:46He could spin it as my own failure
05:48If you want me to bond, I will bond
05:51But I choose who?
05:54Otherwise, I bring everything before His Majesty
05:57Every detail about the she-wolf you kept
06:00The bonding switch made against the royal recue?
06:02Kale claimed the king approved the swap
06:05But they definitely did not tell the king
06:07That Bella was an illegitimate bastard
06:09With the royal bloodline's honor at stake
06:11His Majesty would be furious
06:14My father's eyes narrowed
06:16He pulled his hand back
06:17It seems Alara already has someone in mind
06:20I didn't bother softening it
06:22Is there a lone wolf in the Scholar's Hall called Ash Mercer?
06:26I want him
06:27My father's face went dark immediately
06:28Out of the question!
06:30The blackwood pack's legitimate daughter
06:31Letting some penniless rogue court her
06:34Even if he can read a few words
06:36He will never set foot in this pack house
06:38I raised an eyebrow
06:39Didn't father just say I could choose?
06:41Now you change your mind the moment you look at his background
06:44Or maybe having one crown lunar isn't enough
06:46Maybe father still wants to trade me for more power
06:50And perhaps even
06:51I covered my mouth fast
06:53Put on a shocked look
06:54My father glanced around at the guests and rebuked me
06:57Enough
06:57I watched him pace and found it laughable
07:00In his eyes, I was probably nothing like the obedient daughter he used to know
07:04Fine, since you want to bond, then let it be as you say
07:07He turned to leave
07:08I called after him
07:09One more thing
07:10My bonding gifts must be double what Bella received
07:13A legitimate daughter versus a bastard
07:15Is that too much?
07:17He gritted his teeth
07:18Granted
07:19I also want a separation document between you and Mother
07:23If you won't give it, I'll bring Mother before His Majesty and let the King decide
07:27Ungrateful child!
07:29But I knew he had agreed
07:30In my past life and this one
07:31I must protect them
07:32He only ever cared about his face and his power
07:34Even if they cannot see it
07:35I sent riders to find Ash Mercer immediately
07:37I have a task for you
07:38Told him to come in three days with bonding gifts
07:40I want you to find someone
07:40His reply came fast
07:41For the Lady Alara
07:42Every word shaking with nervous sincerity
07:44To be favored by the pack princess
07:46Princess is Ash's great fortune
07:48I will prepare a hundred mile procession and see you bonded in splendor
07:53I laughed softly
07:54What I didn't expect
07:55Before Ash Mercer even arrived
07:57Kale came back to the pack house with Bella
08:00A few days later
08:01I was drinking tea with my mother in the main hall
08:05You see the Lycan prince and his Luna
08:07And still you do not bow
08:09Are you waiting to be punished?
08:11Before I could respond
08:12His attendant sees both of us
08:25Has the Lycan king's register recorded Bella's name?
08:29If not, and you're already calling her Crown Luna
08:32You're flouting his majesty's own decree
08:35Why would I bow to a Lycan prince who ignores pack law and deceives his king?
08:42My lord, everyone knows, sister
08:44Has deep feelings for you
08:48Acting out of emotion is only natural
08:51Please don't harm your health
08:56Sister, all of this is my fault
08:58I couldn't control my feelings
09:01But I never meant to hurt you
09:04You have everything
09:05The finest wolves in the territory would line up for you
09:09I've had nothing from the beginning
09:10Even seeing our father once was nearly impossible
09:14I only reached for this one small warmth
09:18So knowing full well the royal decree couldn't be refused
09:21You secretly arranged your bonding behind the king's back
09:24Risked the entire Blackwood pack
09:26On the day of the ceremony
09:29All for your uncontrollable feelings
09:48Kale stared at the blood at my mouth
09:51I am the Lycan prince
09:53The future Lycan king
09:55Whatever Luna I chooses to seat
09:58I will seat
10:00How many lives do you have to spend on defiance?
10:06Shameless creature!
10:08Elara doesn't lower herself to argue with you
10:11What does it matter that you clawed your way onto a high branch?
10:15A sparrow can't become a true wolf no matter how high she flies
10:24You're looking to die
10:26Stop!
10:28Is this how the future Lycan king treats pack members?
10:31Taking lives without cause
10:33You can't even be sure you'll hold the Alpha Throne
10:35His majesty is still strong and healthy
10:39Coveting your father's seat this openly
10:42Are you planning a coup?
10:58He had someone bandage my hand
11:00Bella watched the whole thing
11:02Jealousy surged across her face
11:04She collapsed against Kale with tears in her eyes
11:07It's all my fault
11:09Please cast me out and give sister the Luna seat back
11:15What kind of nonsense is that?
11:18You are the only one I will ever claim as my mate
11:24Since they've made you this miserable
11:26Shall I have them thrown into the punishment den and flayed alive?
11:32Too easy your anger
11:33I stared at him and the memories flooded back
11:36Last time I was near the end of my labor
11:39When he brought Bella to parade in front of my bedside
11:41To vent Bella's anger
11:43He had my mother bound and sent to the warrior camp
11:46Where she became a slave for any wolf to use as they pleased
11:52When I finally saw my mother again
11:55She was already a broken corpse
11:57Every bone shattered
11:59I died
12:00Consumed by rage
12:02I couldn't even kill him with my own hands
12:04Being reborn
12:06I swore to myself
12:07I would never let my mother be harmed again
12:09Not even a fraction
12:11Bella was still crying beside us
12:13How could that be?
12:16The lady is the mistress of this house
12:18Who am I to give her orders?
12:21You are now the Crown Luna
12:23You deserve this position
12:25This one who has already taken a separation is of no account
12:29Kale ignored her and commanded his attendants to seize my mother
12:38Kale!
12:39Wrongdoing should not extend to family
12:41If you have a quarrel bring it to me
12:47You think I dare not?
12:49I'll grant your wish right now
13:01Want to save your mother?
13:04Kneel and slap yourself an apology to Bella
13:08I'll release her when she says she's satisfied
13:20I'll kneel
13:22Let go of my mother
13:31The slap and the apology
13:33A liar won short
13:35And your mother loses a finger
13:50I stared at my mother
13:51Collapsed unconscious on the floor
13:53My tears were already gone
13:55I couldn't even curse
13:57All I could do was keep striking my face to bloody red
14:00Biting my lip until it broke
14:03I beg the Crown Luna's forgiveness
14:06I was blind and without sense
14:09Bella watched me in silence
14:12Oh my lord, have them stop
14:13The sister's forehead is bleeding
14:16Has my Bella's anger eased yet?
14:18The triumph barely contained on her face
14:21Let sister rise
14:22After all, I still want sister to come into the stronghold and take care of me
14:27Kale laughed
14:28Fine
14:30Having shared blood as your personal attendant will mean better care
14:34I know you have yearned for me and couldn't have me
14:36Now I give you the chance to see me every day
14:39You should be thanking Bella for her generous heart
14:41Who would bond with someone selfish?
14:44And with very little time left to live
14:47His face transformed instantly
14:51He raised his blade to run me through
14:54Bold words
14:55Let me see just how hard your spine really is
14:58From the entrance came one announcement
15:00The royal decree arrives
15:03Kale froze
15:04Released me
15:05Knelt with everyone else
15:06His face still venomous
15:08My heart dropped back into my chest
15:10I clung to the last thread of strength and knelt
15:13Elder Haze walked in
15:14The Lycan King's most trusted attendant
15:16By the will of his majesty, the Lion King
15:19Summon Kale, Elera, and Bella to the royal stronghold at once
15:23Kale had no idea what this meant
15:25He looked at Elder Haze without respect
15:27Is that all?
15:28Did his majesty say nothing else?
15:31Or did you bungle the king's message?
15:33Shall I have your head removed?
15:35Elder Haze gave him a sideways glance
15:37Lion Prince
15:38This servant dares not guess at his majesty's intent
15:42All will be known once you enter the stronghold
15:45Maybe the king wants to grant us the bonding in person
15:49He summons sister too
15:51His majesty is thorough
15:53He won't let us be wronged
15:55Kale's brow eased slightly
15:56He glanced back at me with contempt
16:00Are you not going to go change into something presentable?
16:03Appearing before the king covered in blood is a disgrace
16:06I pressed my wounded palm and started to turn away
16:09Elder Haze spoke up
16:11His majesty's intent is immediate departure
16:15If we are late, are you prepared to answer for it?
16:18I slipped a silver coin into Elder Haze's palm
16:21Coaxed a warm smile from him
16:25This servant thanks the young lady
16:27I tidied my hair as best I could
16:30Kale boarded a separate one behind us
16:33I was still departing together with him after all
16:38How unlucky
16:39The carriage moved down the long avenue
16:41My palms still seeped blood soaking through my sleeve
16:44I thought about what Elder Haze just did for me
16:47And I began to understand what I needed to do
16:50In my past life, Elder Haze was the Liking King's most capable attendant
16:55After Kale took the throne
16:57All because he dared to counsel openly
17:00Kale had his tongue cut out in front of the whole court
17:02Then beaten to death, blow by blow
17:06By that time, I was already a wandering primal spirit
17:11I watched him bleed out on the stones
17:13The sorrow I felt had no words
17:15I wrapped my wound with a clean cloth from my sleeve
17:18Called out through the curtain quietly
17:20Elder Haze
17:22What does the young lady require?
17:24You have served at his majesty's side for many years
17:27What do you know to be the one thing most forbidden within these walls?
17:30A servant who waits on others
17:32Who am I to speak freely of the stronghold's rules?
17:36Is the young lady testing me?
17:38You are a clever wolf and you should not remain buried
17:41I have only one question
17:44If someone sought to overturn the order of this stronghold one day
17:47Would you go with the current?
17:49Or hold to your own conscience?
17:52After a moment, he dropped his voice lower
17:54This servant has known only one master in this life
17:58The one seated upon the Alpha Throne
18:00Should anyone harbor thoughts toward what is not theirs to have
18:04This servant will be the first to refuse them
18:06I understood completely
18:09With those words from you, I am at ease
18:11Elder Haze said nothing more
18:14Just gave me one long, meaningful look
18:18Move along
18:19Do not keep his majesty waiting
18:22The carriages halted before the stronghold gate
18:25Elder Haze led us through the long passage toward the Lycan King's Hall
18:29The whole way there, Bella pressed close to Kale
18:32Kept flicking glances at me with a smirk she couldn't hide
18:36Kale strode like someone who had already won
18:38I laughed coldly inside
18:40Laugh while you still can
18:41In the hall, I knelt before the throne and paid my respects properly
18:45This subject, Allura Blackwood, greets his majesty
18:49May his majesty have ten thousand years of reign
18:53Your son greets his royal father
18:55May his majesty be well
18:57The Lycan Prince is actually willing to call me royal father
19:02What an enormous honor
19:04The entire hall went dead silent
19:07Every person dropped to their knees
19:10Your son would never dare
19:13We beg his majesty to see clearly
19:15The Lycan King descended from the high seat
19:17Faced dark as a storm
19:19Eyes bearing down on Kale like a death sentence
19:21You dare to issue false royal decrees in my name now?
19:25What is there left that you cannot do?
19:27Kale and Bella both went completely still
19:30Kale's mind went blank for a second
19:32His gaze snapped to me
19:33Your majesty, your son would never dare commit this crime
19:37It was her
19:38She withdrew from the bonding first
19:40Deliberately pulled Bella forward to take the blame
19:43Your son didn't want to shame the royal name
19:46That's why it came to this
19:49Your majesty, I knows nothing
19:51I truly don't understand why sister would frame us like this
19:54Allura has been willful since childhood
19:57Abusing her status as the legitimate daughter
20:00Your son could not bring himself to bond with someone of that character
20:04If there is any fault, it rests entirely with your son
20:07It has nothing to do with Bella
20:09Listening to him twist everything, I felt nothing
20:12In my past life, he did the same
20:14Threw every drop of filth onto me
20:16Elevated Bella into an innocent, untouched soul
20:19This time, I was no longer the Allura who could be slaughtered as she lay
20:23I watched their desperate scrambling and let out a cold laugh
20:27Turned and spoke without flinching
20:29Your majesty, the one who ordered the bonding carriage swapped
20:31Was someone from the Lichen Prince's own side
20:34She bribed the Blackwood Pack steward
20:37Had the ceremony attendant conceal everything
20:40Stripped away every gift my mother prepared
20:42Worked with the Lichen Prince to force the bonding through as a done deal
20:48I did not
20:49Your majesty, your son swears on his life
20:52Bella is kind-hearted by nature
20:54She could never do something like this
20:57By your account, every single one of them has grown bold enough to deceive me to my face
21:09The complaints spread across the floor
21:11Dense text covering the entire document
21:13Kale picked it up with shaking hands
21:15After only a few lines, his face turned a sickly mix of white and green
21:19I watched his fingers tremble
21:21Sweat breaking out on his brow
21:23Bella crumpled to the ground
21:25So shaken she forgot how to cry
21:28I was deeply satisfied inside
21:30But I showed nothing
21:31Just kept my gaze down on those ink-red words on the floor
21:34That was the Pack Steward's signed confession from the Pack Justice Hall
21:37Every detail
21:38How he received Bella's payment
21:40How he bribed the ceremony attendant
21:44How the carriage was swapped
21:45The moment I was reborn
21:47I had him seized and delivered to the Pack Justice Hall overnight
21:51Under hard interrogation
21:53What little backbone he had turned to dust
21:55My father had plenty of enemies in court
21:58Finding wolves willing to file the petition wasn't difficult
22:01But this wasn't even the most damning piece
22:04The truly fatal surprise I had hidden inside the petition
22:06Was a set of healing records from the Pack Healer's archive
22:10Documenting how the High Consort
22:11Before she ever carried a child
22:13Had suffered an injury
22:15That left her permanently unable to conceive
22:17His Majesty had already verified those records
22:20There was no other explanation
22:22For the wave of murderous intent in his eyes
22:24Kale was still fighting
22:25Crawling on his knees
22:27Pressing his brow into the cold stone floor
22:30Your Majesty, this must be fabricated
22:33The Pack Steward was bought to drive a wedge between father and son
22:38He raised his head, showing blood from the kneeling
22:40Your Majesty, your son was raised by your hand
22:44Named Lyon Prince by your decree
22:47Has your son ever shown one moment of disloyalty?
22:50The Lycan King narrowed his eyes, but said nothing
22:53Kale took that as an opening
22:55It must be Alara
22:58She acts out of scorned bitterness
23:00She's been plotting to destroy me from the beginning
23:03I watched them coldly, and finally spoke
23:06The Lycan Prince keeps saying I act out of scorned bitterness
23:09I dare to ask the Lyman Prince one question
23:12On the day of our bonding ceremony
23:15Why did you take Bella and fled the territory in secret?
23:18Kale's face went rigid
23:19Your carriage that day was stocked with three months of rations and travel funds
23:24And border-crossing papers
23:27If His Majesty truly approved, why would you not arrive with a full procession to claim your mate properly?
23:31Why flee in that frantic, furtive way?
23:33He opened and closed his mouth
23:35You are making wild accusations
23:37This Lycan Prince has never fled anywhere
23:39I gave a faint smile and drew a letter from my sleeve
23:42Please allow His Majesty to review this
23:44It is correspondence between the Lycan Prince and Bella
23:48It details how to swap the carriage
23:50How to proceed without permission
23:52How to use the deed already done to force His Majesty's hand
23:55The Lycan Prince's private seal appears at the close
23:59Elder Hayes received the letter and placed it before the royal seat
24:02Every trace of color drained from Kale's face
24:05In my past life, I stumbled upon this letter in Kale's hidden compartment in my final dying moments
24:11I was powerless then
24:13Could only watch as he burned it to ash
24:16This life, I moved before him
24:18On the second day after I was reborn
24:20I had a copy made of that key
24:23That letter was now resting quietly on the Lycan King's hand
24:26The Lycan King unfolded the paper and scanned it in one sweep
24:30Then he laughed, cold as something seeping up from the ground
24:34Every spine in the room went rigid
24:38Very good, very good indeed
24:41He folded the letter slowly and handed it to Elder Hayes
24:45A son I raised for 20 years
24:47And in the end, he is another wolf's blood entirely
24:50Kale's whole body jolted
24:52He stared in stunned disbelief
24:54Your Majesty
24:57What are you saying?
24:58Brace his hand toward Elder Hayes
25:00Bring that out
25:00Let him see
25:05His gaze traveled between the king and my face
25:08Finally fixed on me
25:10His eyes churning with disbelief and hatred
25:12Alara, what have you done?
25:15I did not answer
25:16Elder Hayes returned, carrying a gilded wooden case
25:19Inside were yellowed medical records
25:21And a sealed blood kin test report
25:23Twenty-three years ago
25:24The High Consort, bitter over my neglect
25:27Gave in to her resentment
25:28While confined to the Exile Wing
25:30She took a guard as her secret lover
25:32And conceived an illegitimate pup
25:34Because her body had been damaged
25:36A miscarriage would have destroyed her last chance at motherhood
25:38So she kept the pup hidden
25:40And gave birth in secret
25:42That illegitimate pup is you
25:46Kale
25:47Kale knelt on the floor
25:49No
25:50Impossible
25:51I am the Lycan prince
25:53I am the firstborn legitimate heir
25:55How could I possibly be?
25:57Your Majesty
25:57There must be an error
26:01How could the lion prince not be?
26:03How could he possibly be?
26:04The Lycan king did not look at her at all
26:07Guards
26:08Guards
26:08Remove his Lilan prince's robes
26:11He is stripped of all rank
26:13Exiled to the borderlands
26:15Never permitted to return
26:16Since you have been so devoted to him
26:18Through all of this
26:19I will grant your wish
26:21You are to accompany him
26:22For the rest of your days
26:23No separation shall ever be permitted
26:27She opened her mouth to say something
26:29Then realized Kale was looking at her
26:31Those eyes cold as a vipers
26:33Her whole body shuddered
26:36It was all you
26:37If you hadn't pushed me to it
26:39If it weren't for you
26:41What are you saying?
26:42It was you who
26:43You ruined me!
26:45If not for you
26:46This rotten she-wolf
26:47I would never have come to this
26:49I should have been the king
26:51I should have been
26:52Bella clutched her throat
26:53Kale was restrained and still
26:55Did either of them again
26:57Raised his hand
26:59And signaled the guards
27:00To drag them away
27:01Then Kale wrenched free of the guards
27:03And lunged straight at me
27:05Elara
27:05I am going to kill you
27:07His hand hadn't even grazed my clothes
27:09Before guards pinned him to the ground
27:11He struggled to raise his head
27:12You will definitely regret this
27:14That once handsome face
27:16Now a mask of savagery
27:18You will definitely regret this
27:20I looked at him
27:21And inside I was oddly calm
27:23My palms still throbbed
27:24He had stabbed it with a blade not long ago
27:26My abdomen still ached
27:27He had driven his boot into it not long ago
27:29But in my heart
27:30There was only the lightness
27:31Of a burden finally lifted
27:32He could never hurt me again
27:34Kale was dragged away
27:35Bella was escorted out after him
27:37Her echoed down the long passage
27:40And dissolved into the stronghold walls
27:42The hall held only me
27:43The lichen king
27:44And a handful of attendants
27:46He stood with his back to me
27:47That imperial gold figure
27:49Casting a long shadow
27:50Across the stone floor
27:51After a silence
27:53He finally spoke
27:54Elara
27:56I knelt respectfully
27:58This subject is here
28:00He turned to face me
28:01Studied me for a long moment
28:04You are a clever child
28:05This subject would not dare
28:09This subject only could not bear
28:11To watch someone deceive his majesty
28:14Nor bear to see someone
28:15Taint the royal bloodline
28:17With a false air
28:18The lichen king's eyes deepened
28:20His voice carried a thread of exhaustion
28:21That was almost imperceptible
28:23I was deceived
28:26For 23 years
28:28Looked in that moment
28:28Like nothing more than an old wolf
28:30Who had been lied to
28:31For half his days
28:32I did not speak
28:33Some things were not mine to say
28:35After a long while
28:36Take her to the side chamber to rest
28:38Have the healer come for her wounds
28:41He glanced at me once more
28:45I still have one matter to attend to
28:47You should be present
28:48I knew exactly what that matter was
28:50Elder Haze led me out
28:51Through a covered walkway
28:52And into the side chamber
28:54Simple and elegant
28:55A light drift of alpha musk incense
28:57Curling from the burner
28:58Young lady please wait here
29:00This servant will fetch the healer
29:02Elder Haze
29:05Thank you for speaking up just now
29:07Otherwise I might not have even had a chance
29:10To tidy myself
29:11Before appearing before the king
29:13Drouched in blood
29:14He deflected twice
29:16But in the end accepted it
29:17Young lady is too kind
29:20This servant only followed the proper rules
29:23It amounted to nothing
29:24He hesitated
29:24Then stepped closer
29:25Does the young lady know
29:27Who else his majesty summoned today?
29:29The answer had already taken shape in my mind
29:32The young lady is of great buffing
29:35Those with great blessing
29:37Naturally meet with great fortune
29:38I sat alone while servants cleaned my wounds
29:41And applied medicine
29:43It nearly severed a tendon
29:45It would likely leave a scar
29:48No matter, let it scar
29:50This scar would be the most precious mark of this life
29:54A reminder of the abyss I survived
29:57A reminder that I would never let anyone wound me like that again
30:00Thank you for listening to the young lady
30:00Thank you for listening to the young lady
30:00Thank you for listening to the young lady
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