To Heal or to Burn - Full EP (ENGSUB). On the day she is meant to become a bride, Jennifer is betrayed and cast into despair by the man she once saved. Given a second chance at life, she returns to the past determined to change her fate. Refusing to repeat old mistakes, she challenges powerful noble families, uncovers hidden truths, and risks everything to save a soul believed beyond redemption. Filled with fantasy romance, revenge, redemption, powerful heroines, identity reveals, and emotional twists, this captivating short drama delivers suspense and unforgettable storytelling.
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00:00At the wedding, my fiancé hung me high on a magical tower a thousand meters tall.
00:05He drew his enchanted sword and pointed it at me.
00:08If it weren't for you, Sylvia would still be alive.
00:11I want you to pay for her life!
00:13I cried and pleaded with him.
00:16Sylvia's death has nothing to do with me.
00:18It was clearly...
00:19But Arthur wouldn't listen to my explanation.
00:21He swung his sword, cutting through the rope.
00:24I fell from the tower.
00:26My blood drained as I died.
00:30When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back at the Pell family estate, the day Arthur had asked
00:35me to treat him.
00:36I'm a mermaid, my blood containing an ancient power capable of healing all ailment.
00:40In my previous life, after I healed Arthur's sight, I learned that the Pell family had boasted,
00:47Whoever heals Arthur will become the future mistress of the Pell family.
00:52Arthur was forced to enter into a sacred pact with me.
00:55When Sylvia, who had gone to the frozen glacier to pick the glacial lotus for him, heard the news.
01:01She lost focus for a moment and fell into the winter rift.
01:05Her body shattered into pieces.
01:07Arthur blamed me for Sylvia's death.
01:10He stubbornly believed that if Sylvia had brought back the glacial latus,
01:14It would have broken the curse on his eyes.
01:17If only he had taken a moment to think, he would have realized the glacial lotus was just a rare
01:22magical supplement.
01:23The supposed cure for blindness was a myth created by wandering minsters.
01:29Before my death, I overheard the estates' maids gossiping.
01:34It turned out that Sylvia didn't fall into the rift because she was picking the glacial lotus.
01:39It was after she realized she could no longer marry into the Pell family, that she turned to a powerful
01:45old count.
01:46The count's jealous wife had her thrown into the winter rift.
01:50In this life, I wouldn't get tangled up in their web.
01:52I only wish they really do receive divine blessings and live happily ever after.
01:57Now I looked at Arthur, whose eyes were clouded with white.
02:01His eyes have been corrupted by abyssal magic and are beyond repair.
02:05No one can heal them.
02:07Upon hearing my words, Arthur raised his head, his empty eyes flashing with what seemed like anger.
02:13You lowly witch! Get out of here!
02:15I turned to Lady Pell.
02:17If I, Jennifer, say a disease cannot be cured, then it truly cannot.
02:22In a short while, his eyes will rot and faster, and death will take him.
02:26You should pray to the Light God for a child to replace him.
02:29Arthur hurled his pure silver goblet at me.
02:32I swiftly sidestepped.
02:34Crash!
02:35The goblet, worth a thousand gold coins, shattered on the stone floor.
02:40Startled, the Duchess quickly apologized to me.
02:43Please forgive his rudeness.
02:45I apologize on Arthur's behalf.
02:47It's just because of his physical condition.
02:50I flicked my sleeve dismissively.
02:53I understand.
02:54It's quite normal for a blind man to have a pamper.
02:59Seeing Arthur tremble with fury, I turned and left the Pell family estate.
03:06The Duchess rushed out, lifting her skirts and pleading in a low voice.
03:10Is there really no hope?
03:12I've heard you possess ancient water to magic capable of curing all ailments.
03:16If you can heal Arthur's eyes, the Pell family's vault will fulfill any of your wishes.
03:21I can't heal the young Duke's eyes.
03:24Arthur, supported by a servant, had followed her out.
03:27Hearing my words, his voice trembled with anger.
03:31Mother, Sylvia has already taken the griffon and gone to the far north.
03:36Once she brings back the glacial lotus, my eyes will surely be healed.
03:41There's no need for other quacks to worry about me.
03:43The Duchess sighed deeply.
03:45The glacial lotus can only suppress the curse on your eyes.
03:49It's far from enough to restore your sight.
03:53Miss Jennifer is your last hope.
03:55I swear before the light god that Sylvia will heal me.
04:00I glanced at Arthur and then bowed to the Duchess, performing the mage's farewell gesture as I turned to leave.
04:06No sooner had I exited the Pell family's iron gates, adorned with the two-head eagle emblem,
04:11than a luxurious carriage stopped in front of me.
04:14A lady, her face veiled in black lace, stepped out of the carriage and kneeled before my robe.
04:21Please have mercy and save my son.
04:24It turned out that in the Abyssal Beast trial a year ago, Arthur wasn't the only one injured.
04:30His bitter rival, Lord Cedric of the Sant family, was also hurt.
04:35Cedric's soul had been sealed, leaving him a living corpse unable to be awakened.
04:40But after the painful lessons of my previous life, I was no longer willing to use my blood to save
04:47anyone.
04:47I refused the request of the Marcheess of Sant.
04:51The Marcheess didn't press further, drawing a cross of light on her chest, wiping her tears, and returning to her
04:58carriage.
05:04A week later, I received a gilded invitation on parchment to a banquet at the Pell family estate.
05:13Sylvia had returned with the glacial lotus from the far north.
05:16The Duchess, fearing the apothecary apprentice's medicine might be ineffective, asked me to attend and verify it.
05:24The banquet hall was lit with brilliant magical lights, and Sylvia stood by Arthur's side, who still had his eyes
05:31covered with a black cloth.
05:33The Duchess grasped my hand, her face full of worry.
05:36I'm not afraid that the herbs Sylvia brought back will be useless.
05:40I'm just afraid of disappointing Arthur again.
05:43He won't be able to bear it.
05:45Over the cast year, we've invited high-ranking priests from the Holy Church.
05:50But I've watched Arthur's hope for sight slowly fade.
05:54As his mother, I feel helpless.
05:57Before I could comfort her, Sylvia helped Arthur toward us.
06:01Duchess, don't worry.
06:03I'm certain I can restore Arthur's sight.
06:05I almost died in the mouth of a frost dragon for this glacial lotus.
06:10Arthur held Sylvia's hand, his face full of gratitude.
06:13Once I regain my sight, I'll hold a grand wedding for you at the Holy Cathedral.
06:19Sylvia turned to look at me, her smile unreadable.
06:22I'm not like those flashy, deceptive, low-tier mages.
06:26I'm certain I can break the curse of blindness in Arthur's eyes.
06:29The faces of the high-ranking priests who had once treated Arthur turned dark.
06:36Miss Sylvia certainly has a lot of confidence.
06:39Are you sure you can break the abysmum demon curse on the young duke?
06:43A commoner like you, with no magical or healing talent, dares to question our sacred arts?
06:49Even Miss Jennifer, who inherited the ancient water magic, says the young duke's eyes are beyond healing.
06:55I don't believe that a girl like you has the power to do what she couldn't.
07:02Although Arthur felt that Sylvia was being too arrogant, he still instinctively stepped in front of her to protect her.
07:08I believe Sylvia can heal me.
07:10I couldn't hold up, let out his off laugh.
07:13Sylvia, though I was mocking her, her teeth grinding in anger.
07:17I've heard you're the most outstanding water magish of this generation in the royal capital.
07:22But first, you rejected the Pell family.
07:26Then you turned down the Sant family.
07:28It's hard not to wonder if you truly understand high-level magic.
07:32I smiled slightly.
07:33Then I'm really looking forward to the day Miss Sylvia restores the young duke's sight.
07:38Sylvia bit her lip.
07:39Are you angry that I've stolen your spotlight?
07:42I know the Duchess favors you and intends to make you the future mister of the Pell family.
07:47But right now, I'm the only one who can heal Arthur's eyes.
07:51Arthur, who had been blind, mocked me.
07:54Even if you have the magic to heal me, I would never agree to marry you.
07:58Besides, you're nothing but a fraud.
08:00I heard my mother praise you, and I thought you were some saintly figure, favored by the gods.
08:05But it seems you're nothing special.
08:07I swear before the gods that the only one I love is Sylvia.
08:11I'll marry no one but her.
08:13No matter how many times you show up at my estate, I won't spare you a second glance.
08:18Watching their little back and forth, I felt nothing but frustration.
08:22The Duchess called me here to check Miss Sylvia's potion.
08:25Since the young duke has so much faith in her, I'll leave it to her and mind my own business.
08:29I grabbed my robe ready to leave, but Sylvia reached out to stop me.
08:34What do you mean by that?
08:36I frowned.
08:37I mean what I said.
08:39If you don't understand, go read the ancient scrolls in the magic tower.
08:42Sylvia snorted.
08:44Why don't we make a bet?
08:45Let's see who can create a miracle.
08:48Whoever heals Arthur, the loser will kneel in front of the statue of the Light God and admit defeat.
08:54From that moment on, they'll be exiled.
08:56Never allowed to step foot in the royal capital again.
08:59I paused in my steps and turned to look at her.
09:02I'll make a sacred blood pact with you.
09:05However, I won't heal Arthur.
09:07I'll heal Lord Cedric Sant of the Sant family.
09:11The entire banquet hall fell into complete silence.
09:14Even the high-ranking priests couldn't help but gasp in shock.
09:18Lord Cedric's injuries were no secret in the royal capital.
09:21His soul had been completely sealed by the death area of the beast.
09:24Even the Pope himself had used the divine purification spell, but it could only barely stop his body from decay.
09:30In everyone's eyes, he had become nothing more than a hopeless living corpse.
09:35Sylvia froze for a moment, then couldn't help but burst into laughter.
09:38Treat a living corpse?
09:40Even if you're jealous that I can heal Arthur, you don't have to seek your own death in such a
09:44foolish way.
09:45Arthur scoffed.
09:47You're beyond saving.
09:48To get my attention you're willing to gamble Cedric's life?
09:51A woman like you isn't worth even a strand of Sylvia's hair.
09:54In ten days, I'll watch you leave the royal capital with my own eyes.
09:57I found it laughable.
09:59In my previous life, I must have been blind to save him.
10:02This time, not only was he blind, but his mind was foolish as well.
10:05I coldly spoke.
10:06Let it be ten days, then.
10:08The punishment for the loser will be as you've decreed.
10:11Kneel before the statue of the light god and admit defeat.
10:14Then be exiled.
10:16Never allowed to step foot in the royal capital again.
10:18A sacred blood pact materialized in the air.
10:21Sylvia grit was deep, her eyes flashing with greed.
10:25If she won, she would become the mistress of the Pell family and have me beneath her feet.
10:29She bit her fingertip and pressed her blooded mark onto the contract.
10:33I'll grant your wish.
10:36I dripped my own blood onto the pact, and transparent chains snoked around our wrists, forming a blood-colored hourglass
10:43seal.
10:45The blood pact was formed, and any violator would be burned by hellfire.
10:50The story of Sylvia and I betting on Cedric's fate spread throughout the royal capital overnight.
10:56Underground casinos opened for betting.
10:58Sylvia's victory paid two to one.
11:00My victory paid one hundred to one.
11:02Everyone placed their gold coins on Sylvia.
11:05She had the glacial lotus, and Arthur was still conscious.
11:08But I had to face a living corpse.
11:10Everyone believed I had no chance of winning.
11:12Arthur put up the Pell family's five hundred thousand gold coins, betting it all on Sylvia.
11:17He made a bold declaration.
11:19The money we win will go towards the most luxurious wedding.
11:22The next morning, I arrived at the Sant family estate.
11:25The Marcioress was already waiting, looking haggard and exhausted.
11:29She stepped forward and tightly gripped my hand, her voice trembling.
11:32As long as you can awaken, Cedric, the Sant family is willing to go through fire and water for you.
11:37I nodded slightly.
11:38Take me to him.
11:39I entered the room, and the suffocating stench of death nearly choked me.
11:44Cedric's face was ashen, no different from a corpse.
11:47I reached my fingers to his forehead.
11:48Violent abysmal power was strangling the last bit of his soul.
11:52The Pope's purification spell was too powerful, he couldn't endure it.
11:56To awake him, I needed the purest essence of life.
11:59And the purest essence of life was the blood of the mermaids.
12:02I took out a bold of rootless water, pricked my fingertip, and let a drop of mermaid blood fell into
12:08me.
12:08The water instantly began to boil, emitting a vast life force.
12:12I fed him the potion and cast water magic to guide it.
12:15The mermaid's blood slowly began to mend his soul.
12:18The ashen palmy faded, and a hint of color returned to his face.
12:24The marchiess collapsed to her knees, her legs giving way beneath her.
12:29This is a miracle.
12:31Footsteps echoed in the corridor, and Sylvia entered.
12:34Supporting the blindfold Arthur, a few curious nobles followed behind them.
12:39Sylvia feigned in regret.
12:41Don't be fooled by this charlatan.
12:43Even the Pope was powerless.
12:45How could she possibly heal him?
12:47Arthur's tone was condescending.
12:49Once Sylvia heals my eyes, I'll have her take a look at Cedric as well.
12:52As for this woman, she should be thrown out at once.
12:55The marchiess rose angrily, pointing at the door.
12:58This is the Sant family estate.
12:59She is a benefactor to all of us.
13:01Disrespect her again, and I'll have the knights throw you out.
13:04Sylvia's face turned pale as she stepped behind Arthur.
13:08Arthur's face darkened.
13:09I'm only offering a kind reminder.
13:11You'd rather trust a lowerly witch than the Pope?
13:14I laughed coldly and turned my gaze to Arthur.
13:17You should be more concerned about yourself.
13:19Last night, at midnight, didn't you feel excruciating pain in your eyes?
13:24Didn't dark purple gruses appear around your eye cops?
13:27Arthur froze, stiff as a board.
13:29I hadn't missed a single detail.
13:31His voice trembled in panic.
13:33How do you know?
13:34I mocked him.
13:35The curse wasn't removed at all.
13:36It's merely been suppressed by the potion.
13:39When it bursts, both your eyes and brain will rot into black sludge.
13:44Sylvia screamed in outrage.
13:46You're talking nonsense!
13:48You're just jealous of my potion!
13:49Arthur!
13:50I will heal you!
13:51Arthur, struggling to suppress his panic, hugged Sylvia tightly.
13:56Do you think lying will turn us against each other?
13:58I don't believe you!
14:01I was unfazed.
14:03Well, good luck then.
14:04On the penultimal day, a carrier pigeon landed on my window, Sid.
14:10Its legs bound with a crystal from Duchess Pell.
14:13I infused magic into it, and the image appeared.
14:17Sylvia was brewing the glacial lotus, the potion almost complete.
14:21She added a drop of dark green liquid.
14:23The potion flashed with a strange purple light.
14:26The Duchess message was filled with urgency.
14:28What is that liquid?
14:29Arthur's cries of pain are increasing, and I'm scared.
14:33I sneered.
14:34That was the forbidden drug, Demon's Eye.
14:37It forced the body's functions back to life by draining vitality, but what awaited Arthur was certain death.
14:43Sylvia had no talent and was willing to use forbidden drugs to create a false hope of restoration.
14:49I crushed the crystal, foolish beyond measure.
14:53Moments later, the march guest sent word.
14:56Cedric had awakened.
14:57On the tenth day, the royal hall was filled with nobles and mages all waiting for the outcome of the
15:02wager.
15:03At the stroke of the evening bell, I pushed open the door.
15:06Standing beside me was Cedric, who should have been a living corpse.
15:09His gaze was sharp, his steps steady.
15:11There wasn't a trace of death in him.
15:13The entire room gasped, and everyone stood up in shock.
15:16Lord Cedric really woke up!
15:18This is a miracle!
15:19Sylvia's color drenned from her face.
15:21She stared at Cedric, her body trembling uncontrollably.
15:24I felt the blood pad on my wrist glow with a red light.
15:27The ten-day deadline is up.
15:29Nil end at mid-defeat, then leave the royal capital.
15:32Sylvia's legs gave out, and fear filled her eyes.
15:35Impossible!
15:36You used witchcraft!
15:37You cheated!
15:40A shout came from the second floor.
15:42Who dares to touch my woman?
15:44Arthur stood on the balcony above.
15:46He pulled off his black cloth.
15:48His eyes were bright, glaring at me with malice.
15:52Arthur was smug.
15:53So what if Cedric woke up?
15:56Sylvia healed my eyes too.
15:57This bet is a draw.
15:59You're still a fraud.
16:00The room buzzed with shock.
16:01I looked at him with pity, my gaze lingering on the deathly purple-black spread across his pupils.
16:06A draw?
16:06What you're seeing now is merely the last flicker of light before your eyes decay completely.
16:11She gave you a death-inducing poison.
16:12Arthur's anger flared.
16:14Lies!
16:14I can see clearly!
16:15I responded calmly.
16:17Let's count down from ten, and we'll see if you can still see the world.
16:20Ten.
16:21Arthur scassed.
16:22Nine.
16:23Eight.
16:23Seven.
16:24Arthur's smile faltered, and he rubbed his eyes in disbelief.
16:27Six.
16:28Five.
16:29Four.
16:30Arthur's breathing became erratic.
16:32Black blood spots started to appear in his eyes, the burning sensation searing into his brain.
16:36No.
16:37My eyes hurt so much.
16:39Three.
16:40Two.
16:41The demon's eye curse backfired.
16:43One.
16:44A blood-curling scream echoed through the hall.
16:46Arthur's eyeballs ruptured, spewing purple-black venom while the abysmant curse devoured his nerves.
16:51He clutched his eyes, struggling wildly, and then lost his footing.
16:56The dull thud of him hitting the ground followed.
16:59He fell from the stairs and landed at Sylvia's feet.
17:03After a few convulsions, he descended into eternal darkness.
17:07I looked at Sylvia, sitting on the floor, and declared,
17:11It seems I've won.
17:12The hall fell into dead silence.
17:14Only Arthur's agonizing wails echoed through the space.
17:17Sylvia collapsed, shaking her head desperately.
17:25She turned to run out of the hall, but the blood pot on her wrist immediately flashed with
17:30a blinding red light.
17:32The punishment of the sacred blood pot had begun.
17:36Sylvia's knees crashed uncontrollably onto the stone floor.
17:39The sound of her kneecaps shattering was clear and sharp.
17:42She was forced to kneel toward the statue of the light god.
17:45Flames of the pact erupted from the seal, burning her soul with an unrelenting fire.
17:50I admit defeat.
17:51I'll leave the royal capital!
17:53She cried bitterly, crawling in extreme pain toward the exit.
17:57She had been reduced to nothing but a shell of her former self.
18:01Arthur!
18:01Duke Pell and his wife rushed into the hall.
18:04Upon seeing their son, his eye sockets nothing but black voids.
18:08His face covered in purple-black toxic blood.
18:11The Duke's face twisted in rage.
18:12He pulled out his enchanted sword with a violent motion, pointing it directly at my throat.
18:19It's you!
18:20You wicked witch!
18:21You've used dark magic to harm my son!
18:24I stared coldly at him.
18:26Is the Duke blind?
18:27It was Sylvia's forbidden potion, demon's eye, that harmed him.
18:31What does it have to do with me?
18:34The Duke wouldn't listen to reason.
18:37Kill her!
18:38Make her pay for my son's life!
18:40Dozens of Pell family knights drew their swords and charged at me.
18:44Who dares to touch her?
18:46Cedric drew his sword and firmly stood in front of me.
18:49The sharp, holy energy of his blade immediately sent the knights carging in front of him flying back.
18:57Markyr Sant raised a hand.
18:59Her elite knights immediately surrounded me, protecting me in the center.
19:04The two great families were now at a standoff.
19:07Stop!
19:08The heavy doors were forcefully pushed open.
19:11The cardinal of the Holy Church, clad in red, entered the hall with a group of temple knights.
19:18Duke Pell clung to the hope of salvation.
19:20Your eminency!
19:21I accused Jennifer of using Abyssian forbidden arts.
19:24Cedric's soul was sealed by death energy.
19:26Even the Pope couldn't do anything.
19:27How could she possibly heal him?
19:29She must have used Arthur's eyes as a sacrifice to exchange for the demon's power.
19:33The room buzzed with whispers.
19:36After all, the idea of awakening a living corpse was too far-fetched to believe.
19:41The cardinal's gaze turned icy as it locked onto me.
19:44Hand over your source of magic and submit to the judgment of the Holy Light.
19:48If there is even the slightest trace of abysmum energy, you will be executed on the stout.
19:53Cedric tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword, ready to intervene.
19:58I pressed my hand on his shoulder and stepped forward, passing him.
20:02In my previous life, in order to heal Arthur, I had slipped my wrist and sacrificed half a
20:07bowl of my heart's blood that had shattered the foundation of my magic, reducing me to
20:12a powerless mortal.
20:14That's why Arthur had been able to easily hang me from a thousand-meter-tall magical tower.
20:19But in this life, my heart's blood still flowed within me, and I was still in my prime as
20:24a member of the Mermaid royalty.
20:27I stepped into the center of the Holy Light frame.
20:30Let the judgment begin.
20:32But if I am proven innocent, what punishment does the Pell family deserve for falsely accusing
20:36me?
20:37The cardinal replied coldly.
20:38If you are innocent, I will strip Duke Pell of his title.
20:41In the name of divine justice, there will be no mercy.
20:43The array activated, and the blinding light of judgment instantly engulfed me.
20:48Duke Pell's gaze fixed on the array, waiting for me to be reduced to ashes.
20:53I remained calm, casually cutting my finger fifth and letting a drop of mermaid blood fall
20:58into the core of the array.
21:00The blinding light shifted into a deep blue wave of water.
21:04The life force poured out.
21:06The withered magical potted plants in the hall suddenly bloomed with vibrant flowers.
21:11The cardinal's face twisted in shock.
21:13His legs buckled, and he collapsed to the ground.
21:16This pure life effence.
21:18Are you of the divine blessed sacred bloodline?
21:21The room fell into stunned silence.
21:24No one could believe their eyes.
21:26The cardinal broke into a cold sweat, repeatedly bowing his head.
21:29Pure and fallest.
21:31Holy lady, please forgive my impolite tests.
21:34I turned coldly toward Duke Pell, whose face was ashen.
21:38You can now fulfill your promise.
21:40Hand over his ducal crest.
21:42Duke Pell collapsed to the ground, shaking his head desperately.
21:46No!
21:46I am the hereditary Duke of the Empire!
21:48You can't do this!
21:49A few temple knights stepped forward, their faces expressionless, and pinned him to the floor.
21:56The duchess screamed and fainted on the start.
22:00Just as the knights were about to remove the ducal crest from his chest, a terrifying inhuman screech suddenly came
22:07from Arthur, who was lying in a pool of blood.
22:10Arthur jerked upright with a sudden unnatural motion.
22:13From his empty eye sockets, two purple-black flames of magic began to burn.
22:21What's happening?
22:22The cardinal stumbled back in horror.
22:25I narrowed my eyes slightly.
22:27The forced overdraft of the demon's eye had completely destroyed his human rationality.
22:33Meanwhile, the abyssal curse that had been suppressed inside him took the opportunity to consume his magical core.
22:40He had mutated.
22:42Arthur's skull cracked and two pitch-black demon horns sprouted from his forehead.
22:46His eyes, burning with demonic flames, locked onto Duke Pell.
22:51Arthur! Arthur! It's me! Your father!
22:53Duke Pell trembled in terror.
22:55Worthless!
22:56Arthur's voice turned hoarse and distorted.
22:59If it weren't for you trusting that commoner woman, how did I end up like this?
23:03All my suffering was caused by you!
23:05You all deserve to die!
23:07In the blink of an ire, Arthur appeared in front of Duke Pell.
23:11His pitch-black claws pierced through the Duke's chest.
23:15Blood spurted out.
23:16Duke Pell's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at his son, now a monster, and he took his last
23:23breath.
23:24The hall became a hellish nightmare.
23:26The nobles screamed and scattered in every direction.
23:30Arthur was slaughtering one after another.
23:32Suddenly, he pulled out his blooded claws and turned to look at me.
23:36He greedily sniffed the air.
23:38The blood on you. It smells so good.
23:42He roared, his voice filled with madness, as he lunged toward me like a blur of motion.
23:48Cedric let out a furious roar and swung his holy sword energy.
23:52Get away!
23:53The two forces clashed violently in mid-air.
23:56Arthur was knocked back several steps.
23:58I watched Arthur, now fully transformed into a monster, my eyes filled only with murderous intent.
24:04In the last life, you killed me once.
24:07This time, I'll send you to hell with my own hands.
24:10I raised my right hand, the deep blue water magic swirling and compressing rapidly at my fingertips.
24:17Arthur roared as he charged at me, his demonic flames burning wildly in his hollow eyes.
24:23The abysmal death energy took the shape of a monstrous hand, trying to rip me apart.
24:29I stood still, expression cold, as a droplet of deep blue water magic solidified into an ice blue longbow, radiating
24:36a chilling aura.
24:37I pulled the bowstring back with all my might, the pure mermaid magic gathering on the string, forming a brilliant
24:43light arrow.
24:44This arrow is to repay you for the betrayal in the last life.
24:47As the words left my lip, the light arrow shot through the air with a pressure that seemed to purify
24:52everything in its path, heading straight for his twisted magical core.
24:56Even with the curse he had fused with, before me, he was nothing more than a helpless, doomed creature.
25:03A sharp crack echoed as the light arrow pierced through his abyssal core with precision.
25:08Arthur let out a bone-chilling scream.
25:11The pure essence of life erupted inside him.
25:14The demon horns on his forehead shattered piece by piece.
25:18The abysmal death energy in his body was instantly purified.
25:22Arthur's massive form began to melt away like snow, rapidly dissolving.
25:27In the end, he was reduced to a foul-smelling puddle of black water.
25:31Gone.
25:32Completely vanished.
25:34The hatred from the last life ended in this moment.
25:37The hall fell into complete silence.
25:40The cardinal knelt on the ground, trembling in fear.
25:43Just then, the shattered doors of the hall were violently kicked open.
25:47A squad of royal guards, cladded in golden armor, stormed into the hall.
25:52They quickly sealed off all the exits.
25:55The imperial crown prince arrogantly walked into the room.
25:58He ignored the corpses scattered across the floor.
26:01His eyes fixated on me with intense fervor.
26:03By the order of my father, the emperor, the blood of the mermaid princess Jennifer can cure all ailments.
26:10Take her to the palace immediately, and draw her blood for the elixir.
26:15The crown prince looked down at me, his gaze filled with blatant greed.
26:19Hand over your blood, obediently.
26:22If you cure my father, you'll become the future empress.
26:25Otherwise, everyone here will die.
26:28Cedric stepped forward, sword in hand, unwavering as he shielded me.
26:32Who dares to touch her?
26:34They'll have to cross my corpse first.
26:37The crown prince neared.
26:38He pulled out a roll of forbidden magic.
26:42A massive energy net descended from the sky, suppressing Cedric's sword aura.
26:47Cedric, grunned, dropping to one knee.
26:50The crown prince unshued a silver dagger and approached me.
26:55Such precious blood.
26:57Let me taste it first.
26:58Will you draw it yourself, or should I do it for you?
27:01I stared at him.
27:03Do you dare drink the blood of the mermaid royal family?
27:06The crown prince's face twisted in anger.
27:09I'm the imperial prince.
27:11Give it to me, now!
27:12I smirked, forcing a drop of golden blood from my fingertip.
27:16He snatched it eagerly, swallowing it down without hesitation.
27:19Golden light surged through his entire body.
27:22Ha ha ha ha!
27:23I can feel the immense power!
27:26The crown prince laughed wildly, but suddenly his laughter cut off in his throat.
27:30He vomited a large mouthful of black blood.
27:33Golden flames erupted from all seven of his orifices.
27:37Ah, help me!
27:38It hurts so much!
27:40He collapsed to the ground in agony, thrashing uncontrollably.
27:44I looked down at him from above.
27:47Royal blood only heals pure souls.
27:50You poisoned the old emperor, stained with the sins of patricide.
27:54It will only become the most deadly poison for you.
27:57In just a few seconds, the crown prince was reduced to a pile of charred ashes in the holy flames.
28:04The royal guards, terrified, dropped their helmets and armor, stumbling backward.
28:09With the caster gone, the divine energy net dissipated.
28:15I turned to leave, but slow approval suddenly echoed from the balcony above.
28:21The Pope of the Holy Church slowly walked into the hall, staff in hand.
28:25His face was filled with pity, but his eyes were filled with insatiable greed.
28:29Magnificent.
28:30Truly magnificent.
28:31Thank you for helping me remove the troublesome royal family.
28:35I looked at him coldly.
28:36So this was your scheme all along?
28:38The Pope grinned with satisfaction.
28:41Exactly.
28:43I deliberately let the Abyssant curse spread.
28:46Once I drain your mermaid royal blood, I'll be able to control the entire continent.
28:54He raised his staff and coldly commanded.
28:58Do it.
28:59Cedric, standing behind me, suddenly froze.
29:02His eyes turned pure white in an instant.
29:06A thin thread connected to his brain.
29:09He drew his sword, and without hesitation, lunged towards my heart.
29:14Die.
29:14The Pope laughed maniacally.
29:16The sword was only an inch from my heart, but could not pierce any further.
29:21A layer of deep blue water magic formed a barrier, stopping the blade.
29:25I turned around, pressing my finger to Cedric's forehead.
29:29A drop of pure magic seeped into his brain.
29:32The thread controlling his soul was instantly burned away.
29:35Cedric jerked awake, his eyes wide with realization.
29:38He looked at the sword in his hand, breaking into a cold sweat.
29:41I...
29:41I almost hurt you.
29:44I stopped him.
29:45It wasn't your fault.
29:47The Pope's manic laughter faltered and stopped completely.
29:49It's impossible.
29:50How could you break Maya's divine magic so easily?
29:55I took a step toward him.
29:57You know nothing about the power of the mermaid people.
30:01I spread my arms wide.
30:05The ultimate domain of the mermaid royal family descended like a crashing wave.
30:10The entire hall seemed to sink into the deepest depths of the ocean.
30:15Vast water magics formed into invisible giant hands.
30:19It wrapped around the papes' neck, squeezing tightly.
30:23He was suspended in mid-air, struggling for breath.
30:26No, I'm the Pope.
30:28I am the representative of the gods.
30:31I looked at him coldly.
30:33To manipulate others for your own selfish gain, and you dare speak of God?
30:38I clenched my fingers slightly.
30:41The Pope's body was instantly crushed under the pressure of the crushing water.
30:45He was reduced to a cloud of blood mist, his body and bones completely disintegrated.
30:52The hall fell into a heavy silence.
30:55The surviving nobles and knights all dropped to their knees.
30:58They trembled, not daring to lift their heads.
31:01Sunlight streamed through the shattered dome, casting a warm glow across my robes.
31:07Cedric knelt before me, his head tilted back in reverence and fervent.
31:12He kissed the hem of my gown deeply.
31:16My queen.
31:18I looked out over the entire royal capital.
31:21In my past life, I died because of foolish kindness.
31:25In this life, I stand atop the peak of power, stepping over the bodies of traitors.
31:30This game of fate.
31:32I've won it completely.
31:33Three years later, the morning sun filtered through the crystal windows and warmed my face.
31:39I opened my eyes, and Cedric, already up, was preparing my morning gown.
31:45My queen.
31:46Today is the day the mermaid delegation arrives.
31:49I rose and allowed him to adjust my attire.
31:52For the past three years, Cedric had never left my side.
31:56He was my most loyal weapon and the only protector I trusted.
32:00How is the reconstruction of the heart of the ocean progredding?
32:04Cedric replied respectfully.
32:07It's 70% complete.
32:09The new order of the royal capital is being established,
32:12and the trade agreement between the mermaids and humans has been signed.
32:17Since that bloody reckoning, I had used the power of the heart of the ocean to reshape the royal capital.
32:23The decayed old nobility had been purged.
32:26The new ruling class was personally selected by me, composed entirely of individuals of pure character.
32:32The mermaid purification magic ensured that the abysmant curse would never again threaten this land.
32:39Where's Sylvia?
32:40A cold flicker passed through Cedric's eyes.
32:43She's in the ice cavern in the winter rift, surviving off the rotting bodies of magical beasts.
32:47Her legs are crippled, she can't stand again.
32:49She curses every day, completely lost her mind.
32:52I let out a cold laugh.
32:54Good.
32:55Let her rot there slowly.
32:58The winter rift.
32:59A thousand miles of frozen wasteland.
33:01Sylvia curled up in the narrow ice cavern, a foul stench surrounding her.
33:05Her legs were destroyed when the blood pack backfired, and now she could only crawl to move.
33:10That damn woman!
33:11It's Jennifer, that wicked witch!
33:13She cursed violently, her nails scraping against the ice wall, blood dripping from her hands.
33:19Suddenly, a massive frost wolf charged into the cave.
33:23Sylvia trembled in fear.
33:26No!
33:26Don't come closer!
33:28The frost wolf sniffed the pugilious scent on her and showed a look of disgust.
33:32It didn't even bother attacking this pathetic prey, and turned to leave.
33:35Sylvia collapsed into untrollable tears.
33:38Even the beasts reject me.
33:40Jennifer, I hate you!
33:42I curse you!
33:43Her voice echoed in the vast ice gorge, only the cold wind responding to her despair.
33:48Meanwhile, in another part of the royal capital, the once-glorious Pell family estate had fallen into ruin.
33:53A beggar, wearing a tutted headscruff, rummaged through the wreckage for food.
33:58It was the Duchess of Pell who had lost her title.
34:00Her husband and son were dead, and the family's wealth had been entirely seized by me.
34:05Now, she was worth less than the stray dogs on the street.
34:08It's all my fault.
34:10It's all because of me that Arthur...
34:12She munded to herself, her eyes empty.
34:15Suddenly, she spotted a familiar corner of a portrait poking out from the rubble.
34:19It was a portrait of young Arthur.
34:22Her hands trembled as she dug it out, holding it tightly to her chest.
34:27My son, I'm so sorry.
34:31She looked up to the sky, crying out in agony.
34:36At the center of the royal capital, the Temple of the Sea God.
34:39This was the new sanctuary I had ordered to be built.
34:42The architecture blended mermaid and human styles.
34:45The heart of the ocean atop the temple glowed with a soft blue light, purifying the air throughout the entire
34:51city.
34:51I sat upon the Sea God's throne, dressed in a deep blue royal robe.
34:56Below, the mermaid delegation, just arrived, knelt before me.
35:00At the head of the group was my cousin, the second prince of the mermaid kingdom.
35:04Princess Jennifer, your achievements on land have stunned the entire ocean.
35:08The king of the mermaids specially sent me to discuss a permanent alliance between our two races.
35:13I nodded.
35:15Humans and mermaids should live in harmony.
35:17As long as they carry purity in their hearts, my blood will be the greatest protection.
35:22The second prince respectfully presented a massive deep-sea pearl.
35:26This is a gift from the royal court, wishing you a reign of ten thousand years.
35:30I took the pearl, feeling the familiar oceanic aura within it.
35:33After three years on land, I occasionally longed for the embrace of the sea.
35:37But I enjoyed the supreme power I now held even more.
35:40Cedric.
35:41Yes.
35:42Cedric immediately stepped forward and knelt.
35:44Arrange for the delegation to stay at the palace.
35:47We'll host a grand banquet tomorrow.
35:49Once the delegation left, only Cedric and I remained in the Grand Temple of the Sea God.
35:57I stood and walked to the window, gazing down at the bustling royal capital.
36:05It's been three years.
36:07Cedric stood behind me, his voice soft.
36:10Are you still thinking about the past?
36:12No, I'm thinking about the future.
36:14This continent has already bowed to me, but that's not enough.
36:18I want the power of the mermaids to spread to every corner of the world.
36:21Cedric's eyes sparkled with admiration.
36:24Whatever you want, I will take it for you.
36:27I turned to face him, staring into his handsome face.
36:31For three years, Cedric had never betrayed me.
36:34Even in the most dangerous moments, he was willing to give his life to protect me.
36:38This absolute loyalty touched me deeply.
36:41We embraced passionately, sealing our vows under the moonlight.
36:49Cedric and I were married in the Temple of the Sea God.
36:52Rulers from across the continent came to offer their congratulations.
36:55The King of the Mermaids personally conducted the ceremony.
36:59In the name of the ocean, in the name of life, we bless this couple's eternal love.
37:03I wore a pure white wedding gown, crowned with the ocean crown.
37:07Cedric, in a silver suit, looked as handsome as any prince.
37:11When we exchanged rings, the entire royal capital erupted in treas.
37:15Long live the Queen!
37:17Long live the Queen!
37:18Long live the Queen!
37:22I stood at the highest point of the Temple of the Sea God, looking down at the thousands of subjects
37:27who bowed to me.
37:28The pain of the past life had faded away.
37:31In this life, I possessed the highest power and true love.
37:36Cedric took my hand.
37:39Our story has only just begun.
37:42I smiled and nodded.
37:43Yes, I would spread the power of the mermaids to the world.
37:46I would make all the traitors repent in despair.
37:49Together with the one I loved, we would rule this world forever.
37:53The sea breeze gently brushed my face, carrying the blessings of the ocean, under the watch of the gods.
37:59We would write our own legend.
38:01Meanwhile, in the distant winter rift, Sylvia heard the distant sound of bells.
38:06It was the wedding bells of the royal capital.
38:20She knew I had won everything.
38:23She let out a desperate scream, struggling wildly in the cold cave.
38:27But no one would hear her.
38:29She could only wait slowly for death to come.
38:32Trapped in endless pain.
38:34The victor is king.
38:36The vanquished is a criminal.
38:37This is the final outcome of our fateful game.
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