# 26 - Puppet
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G6E5XJ59Y/hanasakeru-seishonen)
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I know this cold voice
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Taking my friend
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Maybe a little afraid you'll run away
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But right now...
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For this moment in time, I want to hold you tight
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By your side, I'm dreaming of the days
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When I finally look up at the promised sky
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I'll take off and break all the way
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For this moment in time, I just wanna be with you
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By your side, I'm dreaming of the days
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When I finally look up at the promised sky
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I know I can change all the way
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For the moment...
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I just wanna hold you...
**[01:31] ---**
By the way, have you gotten any updates on Raginei from Carl?
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Apparently there was a massive crack-down on anti-government forces at the beginning of this month.
**[01:40] ---**
It's practically a Reign of Terror. No one in the palace has realized how bad things are...
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or else somebody is making sure they don't...
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That "somebody" is who Eugene's going there to see...
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...via his sister-in-law's connections.
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Kajika hasn't been much trouble?
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She's arriving in Singapore tomorrow.
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To join His Highness Rumaty?
**[02:05] ---**
Yes.
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I forbade her coming, but it was useless.
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I'm sure.
**[02:10] ---**
Well, goodbye for now.
**[02:16] ---**
*Only this far, though.*
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*I won't let Kajika go any further.*
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*Because at any moment, a civil war could erupt in Raginei.*
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"Puppet"
**[02:35] ---**
I'm home, Xiao-Ying.
**[02:36] ---**
My, my, my!
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Oh, do let me get a good look at you...
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Ah, but you've gotten so thin...
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You think so?
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Only my cooking will do for you, Master Lee-Leng, that's why.
**[02:51] ---**
This young man is His Highness Rumaty.
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Pleased to meet you. This is my chamberlain, Sezun.
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Please excuse me... welcome, Your Highness.
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Please, no formalities.
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I've heard you make exquisite cinnamon rolls.
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If you wouldn't mind, I'd love to try one.
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Master Lee-Leng...
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Coming right up.
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By the way, where is Kajika?
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They left to pick her up some time ago, so she should be arriving soon.
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Miss Kajika, please! Wait a minute!
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I can worry about my bags and stuff later!
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I wondered what Lee-Leng's childhood home would be like...
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...it's very peaceful.
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Perhaps I can soak up that peace... for a few days.
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Rumaty...
**[03:53] ---**
- My goodness, is that so?
- Hah hah... yes, exactly.
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I'm stuck.
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I can't even get in the room without an invitation from the King.
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Security is tighter than I'd imagined.
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Eugene!
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Th--that shrill voice!
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You! I know that's you, Eugene De Volkan!
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*Pervert King... No... His Highness...*
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Ah, Your Highness Izmal.
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Hmph! You have some nerve!
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How nice of you to show up!
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Did you forget? How you broke your promise to visit my palace?
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That's a point I would like to discuss with you further... How about tomorrow?
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I'll visit tomorrow.
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Make sure you come!
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You didn't even show up to apologize!
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I never want to see your stupid rude face again!
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*Ugh... even Izmal is still royalty, I suppose...*
**[05:03] ---**
*Time to switch modes...*
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Indeed. You'll never have to see me again.
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Whu--huh?
**[05:10] ---**
My failure to keep my promise to Your Highness...
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I never got a chance to apologize, and it has worried me all this time.
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Even today, my only fear was that I might meet with Your Highness.
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Fear?
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You were frightened of having me scold you?
**[05:27] ---**
I was. But now, being reprimanded like this...
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I feel as if a heavy weight has finally been lifted from my heart.
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Eugene...
**[05:38] ---**
Alright!
**[05:40] ---**
Tonight, let's spend the whole night talking at my palace!
**[05:43] ---**
*It worked...*
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*A little* too *well*...
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Ooh, your hand is as soft as ever...
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How can any man have so much beauty?
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Izmal, you're making a spectacle of yourself.
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Najayra...
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Eugene has a prior engagement with me...
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Don't you?
**[06:13] ---**
So you're after Somand?
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You're here to see him, right? And if you can, you want to sweet-talk him into your pocket along with Izmal. Right?
**[06:22] ---**
You have me at a loss.
**[06:24] ---**
Just one problem: he's not here.
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He absolutely never leaves the Royal Palace.
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All his public appearances are made by body doubles.
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Body doubles...
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So meeting him will be next to impossible.
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It's entirely hopeless, unless...
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someone close to the royal family can get you into the Palace.
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Incidentally, I'm leaving for the Royal Palace soon.
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Care to join me?
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What are you after?
**[06:55] ---**
I told you before.
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I just don't want to be bored.
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*She's changed. She's not the same girl she was a year ago.*
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What do you say?
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*I don't know what she's scheming at...*
**[07:15] ---**
*but whatever it is, it's my chance.*
**[07:21] ---**
"Interference in Domestic Affairs?"
**[07:23] ---**
Yes. It looks like the U.S. is stepping in to mediate...
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but it says Raginei regards even the U.N. observation as "foreign interference in domestic affairs," and won't accept it.
**[07:32] ---**
But, my goodness... Raginei is isolating itself from the international community.
**[07:37] ---**
Yes... and then of course, the resistance from the faction opposing the King will grow stronger.
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If we don't act, it will inevitably come to a civil war.
**[07:45] ---**
What should we do?
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I think... the first step is getting the military on our side.
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Army, Navy, Air Force, and then Imperial Guard.
**[07:54] ---**
If the Armed Forces are active...
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...it'll be much tougher going for anyone plotting civil war.
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Sezun, do you know Naval Viceroy Rojas?
**[08:05] ---**
Yes. A level-headed man, the Viceroy, with connections in the Air Force, as well...
**[08:11] ---**
If we could win him over, it would really help.
**[08:14] ---**
But, how?
**[08:16] ---**
With your permission, Your Highness, I'll go.
**[08:18] ---**
You, Sezun? You mean you're going to sneak across the border?
**[08:22] ---**
I've met some of 2nd Lt. Noei's friends before.
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If I can get in touch with the Imperial Guard Corps, I should be able to manage.
**[08:28] ---**
Unfortunately...
**[08:30] ---**
You're crazy.
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Sezun, if you went, you'd be suspected of spying for the King's faction--and killed.
**[08:40] ---**
I--it's you...
**[08:43] ---**
Isaac!
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Your Highness. I'm glad to find you safe.
**[08:49] ---**
You almost gave me a heart attack, showing up out of nowhere like that.
**[08:52] ---**
Hah, sorry.
**[08:54] ---**
But how did you know His Highness Rumaty was here?
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There's a large population of Raginei nationals living in Singapore.
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Some of them are on our side, and know their way around the interior of the country.
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They'll disguise themselves as workers commuting in and out...
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...but they said they'd be checking all the faces coming in...
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Let's just focus on having a good practice run.
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From now on, make sure everything goes without a hitch.
**[09:20] ---**
Please excuse me.
**[09:22] ---**
And now? How is Raginei?
**[09:25] ---**
Word of Rumaty's return has spread across the country...
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...and expectations are high. Truly...
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...His Highness is the only person who can stop what's happening right now.
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He's always had tremendous popularity among the people. It's only natural.
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Not only that the Somand faction has fought fiercely.
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Not only that.
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The army faction led by Sabaji is rallying for the King to be dethroned.
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He is against King Rumaty returning.
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The Army?
Things are getting worse.
**[10:00] ---**
So there are three powers fighting?
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The Somand faction.
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The Rumaty faction.
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And ones that call for an abolition to the kingship...
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...wanting a republic, the anti-king faction.
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It is like a three-way tar pit.
**[10:20] ---**
How unfortunate.
I know they all want their country to prosper.
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It's useless talking to my brother.
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There's no time to waste.
Let's think of a new plan!
**[10:37] ---**
- Rumaty.
- Your Highness.
**[10:39] ---**
We must first stop Sabaji.
**[10:43] ---**
Noei, who else holds power in the army?
**[10:47] ---**
Yes, I know a few.
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*I couldn't have imagined this from him a year ago.*
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We need to split the army, so that power doesn't concentrate with Sabaji.
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- Can you do this for me?
- *He thinks like a leader already.*
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- Leave it to me.
- I will go too!
**[11:08] ---**
Sezun?!
What are you saying?
**[11:10] ---**
I am more fit to the palace than the Lieutenant.
**[11:13] ---**
Within the palace there are people that are against the current conditions.
**[11:18] ---**
- But...
- You're right.
**[11:20] ---**
If people within the palace can support us, I will be more confident.
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But...
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...Don't get near Quinza.
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Don't try to find out his intentions.
**[11:34] ---**
- But, why...
- Understand me Sezun?
**[11:38] ---**
Lee-Leng.
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Lee-Leng...
**[11:48] ---**
...are you doubting Quinza?
**[11:51] ---**
Quinza has been working in the palace since Rumaty was young.
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- How could he betray Rumaty.
- He's not betraying him.
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What Quinza is aiming for is the same as Noei.
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He wants Rumaty to become king.
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What? But why...
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The goal is the same, but the method is different.
**[12:12] ---**
Quinza is intentionally oppressing the people, so that the people would...
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...bring about a revolution.
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Then he is going to clean out the palace and King Somand...
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- ...and make a way for Rumaty to sit on the throne.
- No way...
**[12:30] ---**
...that's not right!
Why would he intentionally bring unrest?
**[12:34] ---**
That's right.
That's why we can't cooperate with Quinza.
**[12:39] ---**
You can't convince him? Even if Rumaty tells him?
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There's no way. He's very sharp.
**[12:46] ---**
He understands what he is doing...
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...thinking it is for his Lord.
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Quinza's will is strong.
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Quinza is one of our fierce opponents.
**[13:05] ---**
- May I get dinner ready?
- Please do so.
**[13:10] ---**
You should go change.
You look uncomfortable.
**[13:20] ---**
I'm going to go to Raginei.
**[13:21] ---**
I'm going to go see Quinza!
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- He will meet up with me, right?
- No, you can't go.
**[13:27] ---**
- Don't get near that country!
- Why...? - You can't!
**[13:33] ---**
- Lee-Leng?!
- Raginei is on the verge of a civil war!
**[13:39] ---**
- You might be captured!
- I can't leave them alone!
**[13:44] ---**
No! Don't go! I forbid you!
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I can't believe him. I'm not doing this out of selfish ambition.
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Hanasakeru Seishonen
**[14:15] ---**
- Are you afraid of heights?
- No.
**[14:22] ---**
*She's changed --- She's gotten so mature.*
**[14:31] ---**
You can see it now.
**[14:37] ---**
Everything except for the First Temple was...
**[14:41] ---**
...built with oil wealth.
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I call it the "Oil Palace."
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I named it. Don't you think it's a perfect name?
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Your Highness Rumaty.
**[15:13] ---**
*"I will return. I don't care if it's only one...*
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*...If a voice among my people asks for me nothing will stop me. I will...*
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*...return."*
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We're almost there. Just hang on.
**[15:35] ---**
The true king chosen by Ragi...
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...blessed by the sun, the true king.
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I don't want you to witness this deteriorating palace.
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I don't want the "maggots" to have their feelings hurt.
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I will prepare the palace for you to reign in power.
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I will.
**[16:12] ---**
Your Highness, Najayra. Welcome.
**[16:16] ---**
His Majesty awaits you.
**[16:20] ---**
- Quinza.
- It's going to take him a while to come out, right?
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Don't worry; I will be with you while you wait.
**[16:30] ---**
- Don't bore me.
- Oh no, I'm scared.
**[16:38] ---**
*Where have Najayra's manners gone?*
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Come on Eugene.
**[16:46] ---**
I will guide you to His Majesty.
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- I will take it from here.
- Yes.
**[17:06] ---**
Think of something to talk about so we can pass the time.
**[17:10] ---**
It might take - - - half a day. Maybe even a few days.
**[17:16] ---**
- You must have some patience.
- Yes.
**[17:20] ---**
But Her Highness, Najayra, will wait.
**[17:25] ---**
For her beloved King Somand.
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Of course, because you will help me pass the time.
**[17:38] ---**
*What?! What is happening?!*
**[17:42] ---**
Well, well, Najayra...
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...not in front of the guest.
**[17:49] ---**
*What is going on here?*
**[17:52] ---**
Anyway, I would like to introduce her...
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Najayra Isa Chadli, she is the future queen of Raginei.
**[18:00] ---**
...the future wife of King Somand.
**[18:04] ---**
- What?!
- And she is my beloved.
**[18:11] ---**
*You scum.*
**[18:15] ---**
Your Highness.
**[18:17] ---**
You mentioned that you will be with someone that will entertain you.
**[18:22] ---**
- Is he going to be able to fulfill that?
- Yes. God has led me to him.
**[18:27] ---**
He will never leave me bored.
**[18:33] ---**
Are you wanting to sit on the throne just for fun?
**[18:36] ---**
Maybe. I'm still not interested in the throne.
**[18:40] ---**
But, I was told I need it to enjoy my life.
**[18:45] ---**
Her Highness is fit to become the queen.
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She is my Lord, and also the woman I love.
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Even if she betrays King Somand, I will not regret it.
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I will go to hell by myself.
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Yes, please do so.
**[19:04] ---**
Your Highness, I would like to speak alone with Quinza.
**[19:08] ---**
How brave. You're going to push me out?
**[19:12] ---**
- Oh well, go ahead. I'm in a good mood today.
- Excuse me.
**[19:28] ---**
I am wowed by this.
**[19:34] ---**
What are you going to do using Najayra?
**[19:38] ---**
Use? She's just a little girl.
**[19:41] ---**
If she can't truly understand the message from God...
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...she is useless!
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I'm sorry.
**[19:54] ---**
As a token of my apology. Don't worry...
**[19:58] ---**
...it doesn't have poison. I can get rid of you in other ways.
**[20:05] ---**
- Me?
- For instance...
**[20:09] ---**
If I bring your belongings from the hotel...
**[20:12] ---**
...it can be said that you came here on your own.
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Najayra dislikes Kajika.
**[20:25] ---**
If I don't take something precious from Kajika...
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...I can't keep her very happy.
**[20:32] ---**
- Are you trying to kill me?
- I'm not a hitman.
**[20:38] ---**
I won't take a part in something unnecessary.
**[20:41] ---**
All I want you to do is stay here for a few days.
**[20:46] ---**
- Just enough so Kajika will be worried.
- Is that why you have me here?
**[20:52] ---**
You must have sensed something.
**[21:00] ---**
How dare you.
**[21:03] ---**
- You.
- Be careful...
**[21:07] ---**
I won't hesitate to kill you.
**[21:15] ---**
Not just you. For this country I will kill hundreds, even thousands.
**[21:22] ---**
- *You...*
- To kill for the country is not murder.
**[21:28] ---**
It will just be considered a sacrifice.
**[21:34] ---**
*Is he the devil?*
**[21:51] ---**
Kajika---
**[21:54] ---**
The former King of Raginei's...
**[21:56] ---**
...first son Harry's daughter, Kajika.
**[22:00] ---**
She is the true heir to the throne.
**[22:08] ---**
What would Quinza do if he realizes that fact.
**[22:13] ---**
It is obvious what he would do.
**[22:16] ---**
Even if I tell her the truth about her lineage...
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...she would not give up going to Raginei.
**[22:24] ---**
Actually...
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Why is it that I can't stay put when I think about Raginei.
**[22:41] ---**
Is it because it's just like Givoli Island?
Or am I worried about Rumaty?
**[22:48] ---**
I don't understand but...
**[22:51] ---**
...I can't stay put thinking about that country.
**[22:56] ---**
My heart is racing...
**[23:01] ---**
I can't stand feeling this distance,
**[23:09] ---**
So I'm starting to search for your heart.
**[23:16] ---**
Because you were always at my side, protecting me.
**[23:23] ---**
And I'm afraid of being alone.
**[23:30] ---**
Though it's been a long time, everyone's just the same.
**[23:37] ---**
Whether sleeping now, or crying, I want to see your smiling face.
**[23:44] ---**
Because I will love you, with heart overflowing.
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Next Week
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"Heavy Chains"
**[23:52] ---**
Don't turn away, look at me. I believe in you.
**[23:59] ---**
So, no one else knows our secret thoughts
**[24:07] ---**
The blue sea of a strong and beautiful time.
**[24:14] ---**
In those arms, in that embrace, I'm alive.