The following day the holy Emperor convenes with hawen and Lucina to delve into the events of the prior evening hakin probes the holy Emperor regarding his decision to escort Lucina to the Grand temple in response the holy Emperor eludes to the shifter inquiring if hackin possesses any insights evidently Lucina is also privy to the nature of the shifter a creature capable of seamlessly altering its form hackin Notes that these shifters have frequently posed threats to tayar the holy emperor elucidates that the shifters are currently scheming to conquer tayar disclosing that The Mastermind behind the disruptive
Dragon Slayers is none other than a shifter Hawkins seeks confirmation regarding the prevalence of shifters among the Dragon Slayers to which the holy Emperor affirms revealing that the leader of the Slayers likely has designs on lucina's Offspring upon learning this Revelation lucina's countenance betrays concern as she contemplates whether the individual bearing her exact visit is connected to these events despite comprehending the holy Emperor's elucidation hakan remains perplexed and questions why the holy Emperor opted for the temple as a safeguard against the shifter and how the holy Emperor came by such extensive knowledge of the shifter's
minations the holy Emperor Endeavors to Provide a lucid clarification emphasizing that shifters being inherently monstrous are susceptible to the divine power making the temple a safer Haven for Lucina than tear as for the source of the Holy Emperor's knowledge he asserts that revealing it presently would pose a danger but assures hacken that the truth will be disclosed when the timing is appropriate the holy Emperor implores hakan to comprehend as his concern for Lucina's well-being is sincere sensing hawkin's mounting frustration Lucina inquires if there might be an alternative to seeking Refuge at the Great temple regrettably
the holy emperor asserts that the only recourse is to eradicate all shifters before the birth of lucina's child implying that hakan must wage war against the Slayers to achieve this at this Revelation lucina's anxiety deepens how acknowledges that conflict with the Slayers is inevitable and proposes that with the aid of the holy relics from the holy Emperor the war could be significantly facilitated the holy Emperor's tone grows emphatic as he expresses concern over the potential Peril should Lucina give birth before the war's conclusion cautioning that battling the shifters is no straightforward task he underscores the
vulnerability of tayar to shifter invasion in the absence of sufficient Troops placing both Lucina and her child in Jeopardy hacken is rendered speechless by this dire scenario nevertheless the holy Emperor suggests that if hacken remains Resolute in initiating the war he should at least consider sending Lucina to the Great temple for the duration of the conflict in the Stillness of their chamber at night hawan finds sleep elusive as he wrestles with thoughts of lucina's safety the prospect of parting Ways with her fills him with Dread Lucina stirs from her Slumber observing hack's troubled countenance intuitively
grasping the weight of his concerns she gently probes if his unease stems from the possibility of her seeking Refuge at the temple despite a twinge of jealousy towards lucina's Report with the Holy Emperor hakan is moved by her perceptiveness and maturity he confides in her seeking her perspective on the matter Lucina assures hackin that she Will carefully weigh his words before reaching a decision prompting him to articulate his apprehensions about her departure to the temple acknowledging her own reluctance to be separated from hackin she astutely recognizes his deeper anxieties hesitating slightly hecken Bears his soul
expressing his fear that Lucina may never return once she sets foot in the Great temple he confesses to the gnawing anxiety and frustration that Grip him at the mere thought of her departure in his eyes Lucina might have found greater happiness marrying someone like the holy Emperor unlike him branded a barbarian in Brian Lucina unable to contain her exasperation affectionately chides haakon for his folly catching him off guard with unwavering resolve she declares that she will never leave tear as long as she draws breath even in death she vows not to be separated from hen
firmly asserting her enduring Commitment to him moved by her unwavering resolve hacken envelopes Lucina in a tender Embrace vowing never to let her slip from his grasp for as long as he lives their promises sealed with a soft lingering kiss upon the lips they find solace in each other's arms United against whatever trials may come their way on the appointed day Lucina faces the holy Emperor with Steely resolve declaring her decision to remain in Tayar asserting her role as the queen of tayar she refuses to abandon her people while hawen wages War though somewhat disappointed
the holy Emperor Endeavors to comprehend lucina's choice marveling at her maturity and growth he assures her that he harbers no intentions of compelling her to the temple against her will with a reassuring smile he offers to Len haken a holy Relic to Aid in the battle against the shifters a proposition that leaves both Lucina and Hakan stunned despite his shock hawen voices his lingering doubts about placing complete trust in the Holy emperor in response the holy Emperor earnestly queries how he might earn hakan's trust unexpectedly Adar rushes into the meeting between Lucina the holy Emperor
and hacken prompting Lucina to apologize for momentarily leaving her side and reassure her of her imminent return however the holy Emperor extends an unexpected invitation for Adar to Join them as they gather together the holy Emperor astutely observes the lingering effects of black magic upon Adar surprises both hakan and Lucina seizing the opportunity to dispel doubt the holy Emperor proposes a demonstration of his sincerity by offering to cleanse AAR of the residual black magic with effortless Grace he channels his divine power swiftly removing the dark enchantment from Adar as Adar regains her composure her Renewed
State serves to convince hakan of the Holy Emperor's genuine commitment to aiding tar afterwards HCK and Lucina pay a visit to Gill in his Chambers delivering the news of Air's complete recovery much to Gill's relief as he found the task quite challenging turning to more pressing matters hawan inquires about the progress of lucina's blood research Gile then delves into the topic of the moon race an ancient lineage often Associated with the origins of the Holy Empire due to their distinctive appearance whether or not they possessed Divine abilities It is believed that they were bestowed with
special powers by the moon itself with a hint of uncertainty jeli suggests that lucina's healing abilities May potentially be inherited from the bloodline of the moon race though he admits to harboring doubts about the accuracy of his findings before departing hakin task Skil with keeping him informed should any other avenues for harnessing lucina's healing power come to light hacken Shar the uplifting news with Tran revealing that the holy Emperor successfully cured adair's ailment and even provided them with the holy relics Tran is momentarily stunned by the Revelation his mind racing with suspicions about the Holy
Emperor's motives resolving to investigate further on his own Tran is abruptly interrupted By hackin who shifts the conversation to more pressing matters with a sense of urgency hakin informed forms Teran of their imminent engagement in a large-scale war against the Slayers instructing him to assemble all the knights promptly tomorrow gathered in Council hakan and the other commanders strategize for the impending war against the Dragon Slayers revealing the startling truth that the Slayers are none other than shifters a Revelation that sends shock waves through the room amidst the discussion hawan announces the holy Emperor's bestow of
a sacred Relic to Shield them against the shifter's dark arrows however he cautions against underestimating their adversary reminding the assembly that combating shifters poses a unique challenge with their ability to assume human form and deceive their enemies hackin warns that Even with the holy relics at their disposal defeating them may prove to be a formidable task especially if they take on the guise of someone dear to them a commander reveals a potential solution to counter the shifter's Transformations Blackhawk manure powder these black hawks bred by the Ralph tribe have historically been regarded as natural adversaries
to the shifters however obtaining this powder poses a Challenge as it is scarce beyond the borders of tayar and the Ralph tribe is currently disinclined to extend Aid to other nations recognizing the obstacles ahead hakin resolves to swiftly seek assistance from the Ralph tribe during their tea time hakin divulges his intentions to enlist the aid of the Ralph tribe to Lucina and the holy Emperor both Lucina and the holy Emperor Express their unfamiliarity with the Ralph tribe hakan LS the Ralph tribe As a highly intelligent and courteous group The Holy Emperor interjects informing haakan of
his communication with the Great temple and the impending arrival of the Holy Relic in tayar He suggests that if negotiations with the Ralph tribe prove fruitful their return and the arrival of the Holy Relic will coincide hawen touched by the holy Emperor's efforts expresses his gratitude acknowledging the emperor's dedication to safeguarding Lucina in a Sudden shift of demeanor hakin confronts the holy Emperor questioning the depth of his concern for Lucina after after a brief pause the holy Emperor responds with a smile attributing his care to lucina's Brian Heritage hawkin's understanding is peaked resonating with his
own attachment to his fellow dragons Lucina surprised by hawkin's composed reaction notices his lack of jealousy this time abruptly rising from his seat the holy Emperor requests permission to Depart first in the privacy of their Solitude Lucina queries hakan on about his absence during the Ralph tribe negotiations hackin elucidates that his duty to safeguard the Royal Palace against potential Slayer incursions demanded his presence drawing Lucina nearer hawan pledges to Shield her from harm and to Triumph in the war eradicating any lingering threats to her safety with a gentle smile he articulates his vision of ruling
the tar Kingdom alongside Lucina in a tranquil era of peace Lucina deeply moved by hain's heartfelt words expresses her fervent desire for his safety and for the Swift conclusion of the war without any harm befalling him unbeknownst to hakin and Lucina one of Marissa's spies disguised as a servant of tayar EES drops on their conversation meanwhile in her manner Marissa receives the clandestine message from her spy Recognizing the urgency of the situation she resolves to take action Marissa then pays a visit to the king of Brian employing her charms to sway him and proposing that
they instigate a conflict with tayar she persuades him that Victory is assured if they enlist the aid of the Dragon Slayers intrigued by her proposal the king agrees but not without a condition should they emerge triumphant he desires Marissa as his concubine with a Sly smile Marissa Cunningly accepts his terms within the confines of the Brian Royal Palace the prince of Brian voices his dissent regarding the king's decision to instigate war with tayar he highlights the Kingdom's precarious State worn thin by repeated conflicts the king undeterred proposes hiring the Dragon Slayers as a solution the
prince incredulous at the notion of being pushed into war at Marissa's behest points out their exhaustion from recent Dragon hunts suspecting Marissa's influence over the king's decisions enraged by the prince's Defiance the King delivers a stinging slap to his face issuing a stark ultimatum comply with the orders or risk forfeiting all authority and position a month passes in tayar preparations for the impending War are complete and the forces stand poised for battle hawan rallies his troops igniting their fervor and determination to avenge The lives of their fallen comrades at the hands of the Slayers as
hackin and his Warriors Mount their steeds and set out to launch their surprise assault they receive a signal from the lead unit indicating their target upon reaching the hiding place of the Slayers hakin directs a contingent of his Knights to infiltrate the enemy stronghold while he organizes the remainder of his troops positioning them strategically for the impending Engagement hawen and his troops proceed cautiously into the enemy territory a sense of unease permeating the Eerie silence that greets them suddenly the Knight hackin dispatched returns in haste alerting them to the absence of any occupants within however
as hackin and his comrades ventured deeper into the stronghold they are ambushed by a barrage of arrows confirming the presence of the Slayers and leaving hacken dumbfounded by their foresight Before they can regroup the Brian Army launches a sudden assault on tayar Knights encircling them and leaving them surrounded by enemies as huckin grapples with the perplexing alliance between Brian and the Slayers the Brian Army launches their assault seeing the chance the Slayer readies The Black Arrow to strike at hak gone in a swift response Tran urgently alerts hawen to the impending danger with decisive resolve
ha hwen commands his troops to assemble In a single location declaring his intent to utilize the holy relics gripping the sacred artifacts tightly Hawkins stands ready poised to unleash their power even as the Slayers prepare to release the Black Arrow upon them in this dire moment hawkin's heart fills with desperate hope as he fervently prays for the efficacy of the holy relics the holy Relic performs its Divine Duty enveloping haakon and the tayar knights in its protective shield Thwarting the deadly Black Arrow this unexpected turn of events bolsters the confidence of the tyar knights but
sends a chill of fear through the ranks of the Brian Knights the Brian Prince is incredulous unable to comprehend that the holy Emperor would indeed entrust the holy Relic to tayar as he scans the battlefield he Witnesses the dragon Warriors swooping down from above mercilessly assaulting the Brian Knights realizing the dire situation the Brian Prince urges a swift Retreat to avoid further losses however his attention is drawn to the unexpected Retreat of the Dragon Slayers leaving him suspicious of their intentions and P ing what new schemes they may be plotting amidst the protective Aura of
the Holy Relic Turan exhales a sigh of relief believing that victory in the war is now Within Reach however huckin cautions him against complacency emphasizing the Unpredictability of the slayer's actions as hwen and Teran receive intelligence that the Dragon Slayers have masked their whereabouts hakan urges vigilance warning of the the potential for a sudden Ambush a teor knight stumbles in grievously wounded recounting the sudden Onslaught by the Dragon Slayers hakan's frustration mounts at the Relentless aggression of their adversaries but his concern deepens as more injured Knights are brought in with resolve huckin Orders them to
gather the wounded at the center of the shield for protection as they FY the injured to safety hawan approaches one of them seeking an account of the attack the wounded Knight describes the as salant Swift and Vanishing strikes leaving hacken to ponder their elusive tactics instructing the others to retreat and prioritize medical attention Huen bends to inspect the wounds of the injured Knight only to find himself targeted by a sudden Ambush With the deadly Black Arrow hakin manages to thwart the attack fixing a Stern gaze upon the injured Knight who launched the assault demanding an
explanation for his treachery to Hawkins astonishment the injured Knight transforms back into his true form as a shifter revealing that all the other injured Knights are also shifters in Disguise in a coordinated attack they unleash a barrage of black arrows upon the tire Knights sheltered within the Shield Teran swiftly intervenes plunging his blade into the shifter's back and urging hakan to vacate the shield recognizing the dire odds stacked against them reluctantly conceding hacken nods in frustration and issues the command for all tar Knights to retreat acknowledging the futility of their current position in their Hideout
the wounded Knights are attended to with a noticeable number requiring urgent Treatment for severe injuries hacken directs teron to retrieve the healing water provided by the holy Emperor a resource typic reserved for dire circumstances tan expresses surprise at the suggestion but hacken emphasizes the urgency of their situation underscoring the necessity of Victory against the shifters and the indispensable role of his knights in achieving it reflecting on his own oversight and relying solely on the protective power of the Holy Relic hakin acknowledges the toll their careless approach has exacted expressing regret for the suffering endured by
his comrade as Tran brings the healing water hakan instructs him to administer it to the injured Warriors before taking a brief respite himself during his break hacken reflects on his past mistakes that endangered everyone suddenly Tran's voice breaks his Ry with an expression of elation Tran announces that they've Received a message from the Ralph tribe offering their assistance hacken initially incredulous reads the letter for himself feeling a wave of relief wash over him as he absorbs the news that the Ralph tribe is indeed coming to their aid determined to capitalize on this newfound hope hawen
directs teron to prioritize the treatment of the injured Knights so they can swiftly recover their strength Tran's confident smile reassures him prompting haakan to Exhale a sigh of relief his thoughts turning to the prospect of ending the war and reuniting meting with Lucina several days later the long awaited news arrives the Ralph tribe has arrived Carl the chief of the Ralph tribe greets haakon with his trademark cheerful Smile as they clasp hands in greeting hackin playfully teases Carl about rumors suggesting Carl had turned down mercenary work due to his deep Devotion to his wife yet
he responded to Tarun's call unexpectedly Carl slightly sheepish explains that while he would have declined any other tribe's request tayar holds a special place in his heart he affirms that tayar is the tribe of his most trusted friend hacken inquires about the safety of the requested item and Carl assures him of its security displaying the ample supply of Blackhawk powder Carl's reassurance brings a sense of relief to hakan however hawkin's Curiosity is peaked when he notices a additional boxes nearby with an eager smile Carl begins to explain the contents but then leans in to whisper
the details to hakan the Revelation leaves haken momentarily stunned Carl goes on to assert that with these additional Provisions they would be virtually Invincible in battle against the shifters as the tear Knights launch a surprise attack catching the Brian Knights off guard the Brian Prince hurriedly approaches haakan urging him to Halt the hostilities and emphasizing their desire to avoid unnecessary Bloodshed hain's anger flares at The Audacity Of The Brian Prince to issue commands to the esteemed king of tayar stunned by hackins reaction the Brian Prince struggles to respond eventually suggesting an alternative approach summoning the
Slayers as a means to end the conflict and pleading with tayar to Cease their assault on the Brian Army hacken is incredulous at the proposal questioning the prince's motives and reminding him of Brian's Allegiance with the Slayers the prince explains that Brian never sought War but is merely following his father's orders unwilling to see further senseless sacrifices tron's whispered query prompts hackin to contemplate the situation after a brief pause he directs Teron to relay the order to their Knights to Halt The Assault on the Brian Army and temporarily withdraw turning to the brain Prince hakin
issues a swift command for him to expedite the expulsion of the Slayers expressing his gratitude the prince assures hakin that his kindness will not be forgotten lowering his voice the Brian Prince shares tactical information with hakan cautioning him about the Slayer alternative exit strategy and their Potential for attacking from elevated positions once more advising hawen to prepare accordingly at their position the Slayers prepare for an imminent attack from tayar but their anticipation turns to confusion as they find no sign of Tay's Knights suddenly from above the Blackhawk powder descends upon them catching them off guard
before they can grasp the situation the Ralph tribe swoops in with ruthless efficiency launching a Merciless assault Carl among them feels invigorated after a prolonged period of inaction teron Marvels at the effectiveness of the Blackhawks powder in turning the tide against the shifters Carl elaborates that it's not just the powder the feathers of the Ralph tribe also play a crucial role in neutralizing the shifter's abilities hacken entrusts some of these feathers to teron urging him to utilize them in the battle with Unwavering determination hacken prepares to take action committed to bringing the war to a
decisive conclusion by capturing all fleeing Slayers in the Brian Kingdom several days later in the inner sanctum of the Brian Kingdom the king seees with anger as he peruses the report detailing their recent losses Marissa stands silently by his side inwardly reflecting on her own calculations despite her reluctance to act while the shifters remained Vulnerable the unexpected alliance between the holy Emperor and tayar compelled her to Hast in her plans stealthily Marissa envelops the king in an Embrace from behind inquiring about the cause of his ey the king waves off her concern attributing his frustration
to The Perennial mations of The Barbarians when Marissa probes about their chances of Victory the king's determination flares asserting their inevitable Triumph and urging her to exercise patience privately Marissa Harbor's indifference toward the outcome for Brian her Focus fixed solely on her ultimate objective the day when tayar will be firmly within her grasp during their respit Carl and hakan engage in a discussion about the intricacies of combating the shifters despite the efficacy of the Blackhawk's powder in battle haken posits that if defeating the shifters Were that straightforward the Ralph tribe would have eradicated them long
ago Carl elaborates on the transient nature of the shifter's Transformations noting that while the scent of Blackhawk's powder can disrupt temporary changes there are those among the shifters who can permanently alter their form this Revelation sends a shock through hwen prompting Carl to further elucidate that even after undergoing such a permanent transformation shifters Retain the ability to change their appearance at will inquiring further huin seeks clarification on whether permanently transformed shifters remain susceptible to the effects of Blackhawk's powder Carl confirms that they are affected but intriguingly the transformation is only reversed at the point of
contact rather than by the scent alone contemplating the implications hacken reflects on the lingering threat posed by unrestrained Shifters realizing that their eradication may prove more protracted than anticipated amidst these considerations he finds himself longing for lucina's presence even more keenly within Tay's Palace titty arrives bearing the books Lucina had requested lucina's face lights up with joy as she eagerly anticipates delving into their contents the volumes delve into topics ranging from the history of the Temple Of Brian to the intricacies of the cam religion Divine Authority and the enigmatic moon race Lucina has emersed immersed
herself in Reading as a means of distraction recognizing that without such Pursuits her thoughts would invariably return to concerns for hakan as several months pass since hacken departed for war Lucina immerses herself in the pages of the book seeking Refuge from increasingly dark thoughts focused on uncovering details about the moon Race she recalls Gil's earlier remarks and pond the possibility of her lineage being tied to them as she peruses the text her gaze falls upon an illustration of a woman bearing a striking resemblance to herself lucina's mind races with the memory of Puka sighting at
the Brian residence prompting her to wonder if the woman depicted could be the same individual the woman depicted in the book is identified as liard raru the princess of The raru Kingdom a significant figure in the Holy region where the Cammer religion originated Lu ca's mind races with the possibility that this individual could be a distant ancestor of hers however her contemplation is abruptly interrupted by a sharp pain in her pregnant belly a sensation that has become increasingly frequent of late alarmed by the intensity of the discomfort Lucina summons T who Waits just outside witnessing
lucina's Distress Titi swiftly departs to seek assistance the Midwife joined by the priest carefully examines Lucina her expression tinged with concern as she announces that the baby's arrival appears imminent titty's shock is palpable the expected due date is still some time away yet amidst the swirling uncertainty the absence of hacken looms large as the greatest challenge Lucina tries to allay titty's fears insisting that she can manage without hakan by her Side however Titi firmly believes that hwen deserves to share in the anticipation and joy of their child's birth reluctantly Lucina concedes to tit's perspective the
priest then instructs titty to relay the news to haaken who remains entrenched in the battlefield the news is conveyed by pigeon yet unbeknownst to them two pigeons take flight in Divergent directions each carrying its own message one pige Wings Its way to hain's tent while the other makes its way to Marissa's residence as hackin pours over the letter disbelief etches his features meanwhile Marissa having also received the message from her spy can't help but smile with cunning satisfaction as she peruses its contents at her residence Marissa is briefed on the war's progress learning that approximately
10 shifters have managed to endure and that Ty's collabor cation with the Ralph tribe has Complicated matters understanding the gravity of the situation Marissa instructs her subordinate to advise the surviving shifters to prioritize survival and caution she emphasizes the importance of stealth for those infiltrating tar warning them to evade detection at all costs observing Marissa's hair beginning to shift in color her subordinates alert her to the transformation quickly Employs her shape-shifting ability to revert it to its blonde Hue vexed by the Brian King's preference for blonde hair over silver she then informs her subordinate of
an intermediary stop she needs to make before reaching the palace emphasizing the need to begin preparations promptly due to the time it will consume in the Brien Palace the king of Brian seees with rage upon receiving reports of their losses despite having Dragons Slayers as allies learning that tayar has formed an alliance significantly weakening the dragon slayer power only adds fuel to his Fury he demands an update on the Army situation from his subordinate who informs him that the prince has commanded the Slayers to remain on guard the king's anger intensifies at this news and
he orders his subordinate to summon the prince immediately inside his tent hakan Remains immersed in the letter from tayar emotions swirling within him Teran enters and proposes a visit to tayar noting the current lull in activity and offering to take charge in hakan's absence haken finds solace in tron's words and agrees longing to reunite with Lucina as hawen rides his horse he Ponders the journey ahead knowing it will take several days to reach tayar he briefly entertained the idea of transforming into his Dragon form for Speed but dismisses it wary of drawing unwanted attention suddenly
he halts as the Brian Army blocks his path surprised hackin questions why they're armed and positioned near Tay's Camp the Commander's response is chillingly confident they've been ordered to eradicate all of tayar hawkins's Mind races to make sense of the situation noting the commander change no longer the prince as a forboding sign that Brian is no longer an ally and thus the Inevitable clash between hawen and Brian's Army ensues Hawkin swiftly commands his Knights to relay the dire situation to their Camp engaged in combat with the Brian forces hawan can scarcely believe the unfolding events
amidst the chaos his thoughts raised to Tire his heart heavy with the hope that Lucina will remain safe and await his return meanwhile in the tayar palace a servant informs Lucina of a visitor and seeks permission to escort them to her Chambers curious Lucina grants permission and soon the holy Emperor enters with a warm smile surprised by his unexpected visit Lucina inquires about the reason for his presence the holy Emperor politely asks if he may briefly assess lucina's physical well-being after Luc CA grants permission the holy Emperor gently places his hand on her shoulder casting
a spell that dispels her discomfort feeling relieved Lucina thanks him and Expresses her gratitude for all the help he has given tayar admitting she doesn't know how to repay him the holy Emperor assures her that he seeks no repayment only wishing for her health and safety this prompts Lucina to wonder why he seems to care so much for her or if he is simply being kind she shares her Envy of the people of Brian for having such a compassionate ruler the holy Emperor explains that it's not quite like that as he has been asleep for
a long time to Recover his holy power curious Lucina asks what happened but the holy Emperor only mentions that maintaining his strength is harder as he ages Lucina almost forgets his age due to his youthful appearance reaching into his pocket the holy Emperor hands Lucina a small box a gift for her inside there's a stunning necklace with a pendant featuring a shining blue gem Lucina is in awe of its beauty and asks why he is giving her such a gift the holy Emperor Explains that he has imbued the necklace with a portion of his power
to protect her in emergencies Lucina gratefully thanks him and Promises to cherish the necklace with all her heart suddenly a servant interrupts informing Lucina that the Midwife wishes to check on her physical condition as the Midwife enters the room she greets both Lucina and the holy Emperor the holy Emperor then asks for permission to leave however as he and the Midwife cross paths his pendant Reveals the midwife's true form a shifter he quickly turns grabs her hand to stop her his expression turning Furious out of the blue the Midwife bursts into uncontrollable laughter Lucina and
Titi are taken aback unsure of what is going on the holy Emperor demands that the shifter reveal her true form then splashes her with holy water as the water touches the shifter Lucina and Titi watch in shock as she transforms the shifter remarks to the Holy emperor that it has been a long time since their last encounter but his aggressive greeting is unwarranted the shifter known as Marissa who is also lucina's mother transforms into a figure resembling Lucina with silver hair and eyes and tells the holy Emperor how much she has missed him seeing this
Lucina recalls a picture she once saw in a history book this shifter looks exactly like the princess of the raru Kingdom the holy Emperor becomes even angrier Accusing the woman before him of impersonating princess leav suddenly Marissa kisses the holy Emperor but he immediately pushes her away she taunts him asking how long he will continue pretending to be Noble claiming he is even worse than her however the holy Emperor cuts her off telling her to stop Furious he unleashes his power and orders Titi to take Lucina to a safe place as he will handle the
shifter himself Titi obeys the holy Emperor's Order and helps Lucina leave the room noticing that Marissa makes no attempt to stop them the holy Emperor questions her Marissa confidently responds that she doesn't need to intervene as Ty will soon be under her control she further reveals that her people have already infiltrated tayar without anyone noticing raising his hand ready to strike Marissa with his divine power the holy Emperor is furious at her for insulting the pure princess leev he then Directs his attack toward Marissa meanwhile in another room Titi consoles Lucina who is preoccupied with
thoughts about the shifter's ability to change appearances she wonders if this shifter is the one puka told her about long ago and why she has taken the form of Princess levra Lucina speculates if there might be a deeper connection between the shifter and herself suddenly the door swings open startling both Lucina and Titi Marissa appears in the guise of princess liava and enters the room greeting Lucina Lucina and Titi are stunned wondering how she could have overcome the holy Emperor with confidence Marissa declares that the holy Emperor is no match for her and suggests he
may never lay a hand on her until he dies upon hearing this Lucina accuses Marissa of employing deceitful and Sinister tactics Marissa comments on lucina's harsh words as she approaches She places her hand on Ina's head and congratulates her with a well done immediately Titi slaps Marissa's hand away in anger and fear warning her to stay away from Lucina emphasizing that Lucina is on her way to becoming the queen of tayar without uttering a word Marissa uses her power to knock Titi to the ground leaving Lucina stunned masking her intentions with false warmth Marissa invites
Lucina to accompany her suddenly Lucina experiences a sharp pain in her stomach she tries to endure it while thinking of a way to escape quickly meanwhile in the forest where hawan and his troops had been battling the Brian army they have now achieved Victory Turon urges hawan to quickly resume his journey back to tayar and the others also voice their support hawan expresses his gratitude and apologizes for leaving them behind with that he mounts his horse and swiftly heads back To tyar a few days later hawen finally arrives in tayar and asks a guard for
lucina's whereabouts directed to her Palace he notices an unusually large number of servants around but is unaware that they are all Marissa's people hackin wonders if they are there to take care of Lucina when he reaches lucina's door he calls out to her Lucina with a cheerful expression opens the door and greets him she asks if the war is over And hawen smiling gently Strokes her hair and assures her that it will be over soon hackin pulls Lucina closer and tells her that he hurried back because he heard she might give birth soon Lucina responds
with a stuttering voice which surprises hawan he asks why she is stuttering again and Lucina explains that it's because she hasn't seen him in so long looking around hackin asks where her maid is and Lucina replies that the maid went somewhere Earlier this response makes hackin suspicious realizing that the woman before him is not the Lucina grabbing his spear he confronts the impostor stating that Lucina no longer stutters and always refers to her ma by name Titi glaring at the impostor hackin demands to know lucina's whereabouts the impostor laughs and transforms back into Marissa remarking
that she thought hackin was as blind to appearances as anyone hearing Marissa's voice hackin Becomes Furious recognizing it as the same voice as the Dragon Slayers without hesitation Marissa confesses that she is the leader of the Dragon Slayers Marissa herself hackin shouts at her demanding to know what she has done to Lucina but Marissa assures him that she has no intention of harming Lucina she blocks hawkin's spear with her bare hand and explains that she still needs the baby inside lucina's womb as she crushes the spear Marissa reveals there are still Unresolved matters but now
that she's been caught there's nothing more she can do she turns and disappears leaving hawen shocked and Furious hawen is left bewildered by what has transpired questioning if everyone in the palace is Marissa's Ally and when this deception began looking down helplessly Hawkins sits on lucina's bed when suddenly he hears someone calling out for Lucina in a worried tone the holy Emperor rushes in visibly pale and deeply concerned and Informs hackin that The Intruders who occupied the palace have disappeared hackin is bewildered to see the holy emperor there and asks why he is present in
response the holy Emperor inquires if hackin has encountered Marissa the leader of the Dragon Slayers and reveals that she is the one who abducted Lucina with a desperate tone the holy Emperor expresses regret that he couldn't protect Lucina hawen caught off guard erupts in Rage and grabs the holy Emperor's clothes demanding to know why he couldn't protect Lucina despite his power the holy Emperor explains that his power was was useless against the monster who disguised itself as the woman he loved hackin calms slightly upon hearing this but remains confused and asks for clarification the holy
Emperor with a regretful expression elaborates that Marissa disguised herself as the woman he loved deceived him and he unknowingly Fell for her trick and made love with her he came to tayar to rectify his past mistakes by protecting his daughter and eliminating Marissa despite these explanations Hawkin struggles to grasp the situation and asks the holy Emperor to clarify what he means by his daughter the holy Emperor confirms that Lucina is his and Marissa's daughter the holy Emperor further discloses that this is why he was aware of the leader of the Dragon Slayers and Their schemes
proceeding to divulge all details about Marissa's plan tayar renowned as the land of gold has always attracted the Covetous eyes of shifters nomadic beings who could not settle and roamed the lands despite their attempts they faced repeated defeats in Wars against tayar among them Marissa devised a unique strategy shifters possess the ability to mimic human form by consuming a human heart they can retain that form for a lifetime More than just appearances consuming a human heart embeds fragments of the person's soul within the shifter granting them some of the person's abilities Marissa aimed to eradicate
the inherent weaknesses of shifters she sought a method for them to retain their human appearance indefinitely even when exposed to relics objects with divine power Marissa could not bear the idea of reverting to a monstrous form this drove her to consistently disguise Herself as a beautiful woman Marissa's attention later turned to the moon race descendants of the rulers of the duy of raru creators of the camer Guild admired for their appearance they were revered as the moon tribe although only some possessed divine power as hackin listens to these Revelations he wonders if lucina's healing abilities
were inherited from her father the holy Emperor the holy Emperor goes on explaining that Marissa believed the Moon race name implied they possess divine power or a power surpassing it she consumed the heart of the most beautiful and wise member of the moon race as the holy Emperor reveals this sadness clouds his expression he discloses that the person whose heart Marissa consumed was Princess levra raru of raru hakan feels empathy as he realizes that Liev was the person whom the holy Emperor loved leevo was someone the holy Emperor Both served and held deep feelings for
in his heart originally the son of a tenant farmer he worked in the Stables of raru one day the Duke of raru inspected the staes and inquired about the person caring for his horse the young holy Emperor revealed that he he had detected poisonous weeds mixed in the horse feed impressed by this Revelation and learning of the young man's literacy the Duke instructed him to work within the Mansion instead he Also encouraged the young holy Emperor to develop a close relationship with leev after Marissa stole the ever's heart the duche of raru swiftly declined left
with no other options the holy Emperor sought refuge in the caman church starting as an ordinary priest and eventually Rising to the position of the Holy Emperor Marissa reappeared before him after he achieved success intending to steal his Divine Powers at that moment the holy Emperor was Overwhelmed with joy believing leav had returned alive Marissa must have altered her plans then she seduced the holy Emperor into fathering a child with Divine Powers intending to use that child to establish her rule over tayar hakin inquires when the Holy Emperor realized that she was a shi the
holy Emperor explains that it wasn't difficult to notice in fact he may have recognized her right away however he admits it was difficult to ignore levra Who appeared before him so he pretended not to know hakan acknowledges that the holy Emperor may have been overwhelmed in that moment but he questions why even after knowing she was a shifter the holy Emperor still became intimate with her the holy Emperor explains that when a shifter consumes a human heart they also absorb AB a fragment of that person's soul he wondered at the time if perhaps Le's Soul
remained within Marissa which could be passed down through their child The holy Emperor states that whether his thoughts were correct or mere coincidence ltina bore an uncanny resemblance to leava especially in terms of the pure Soul embedded within her he admits it felt as if he were encountering leava once more back then he went into hiding immediately after Lucina was born taking her with him and and purifying the shifter blood passed down to Lucina by imparting his divine power to her this was the reason why the Holy Emperor remained in seclusion for an extended period
the holy Emperor reveals that Marissa had even foreseen his actions possibly planning meticulously while he was dormant her plan was to arrange lucina's marriage to the great king of tayar hearing this hackin is shocked unable to believe that his marriage to Lucina was orchestrated by Marissa the the holy Emperor reveals that upon Awakening the first matter he investigated was lucina's location upon Learning that she resided in The Baron's mansion in Brian he kept a Vigilant watch over the estate however he discovered that the Baron's eldest son was in League with a dark Mage the holy
Emperor attempted to intervene promptly but encountered resistance when he tried to speak with the baroness this obstruction led him to uncover that the dark Mage was affiliated with Marissa the eldest son Of the Berg family who had dealings with the dark Mage gradually began to behave strangely ultimately leading to the plundering of Tay's treasury recognizing this as all part of Marissa's scheme hackin becomes Furious he demands to know from the holy Emperor why he didn't return to tayar sooner to inform him about it the holy Emperor explains to hakan that Marissa had been constantly monitoring
him making it difficult for him to act if it hadn't been for the Letter from tayar he wouldn't have had a reason to return however hackin remains unsatisfied upon hearing this explanation he questions whether the holy Emperor is suggesting that without lucina's suggestion to send the letter tayar would have been completely at the mercy of those shifter conspirators the holy Emperor attempts to soothe hawen stating that the immediate threat is over Marissa's objective now is the child of Lucina and hawan which would Grant her both divine power and the abilities of a dragon however Lucina
has already been captured by Marissa hackin demands an explanation from the holy Emperor Regarding why he thinks it's already over with resolve in his eyes hackin declares his intent to rescue Lucina He suggests that since the holy Emperor has been observing since lucina's disappearance he likely has some idea of Marissa's whereabouts giving the holy Emperor a stern look Hackin demands to know where he has been all this time and how he managed to survive the shifter's threats the holy Emperor admits that during Marissa's absence there was someone who aided him and this individual might know
where morissa is now noticing that the shifters are no longer in the palace the holy Emperor suggests they step outside as they proceed hakin wonders what transpired in Ty during his absence prompting someone as esteemed as the Saint of the chaman church to move stealthily around the palace descending the staircase hakin recognizes the familiar p path while they walk the holy Emperor explains that he has been present all along since the shifters took over lucina's Palace hawen then realizes that the path they are following leads to Gil's laboratory when they open the door they find
Gilli AAR and Titi waiting inside hakan is both surprised and relieved he moves closer To Adar and asks if she noticed anything unusual at lucina's Palace otter replies that she is fine but mentions she sensed something suspicious about the servants at the palace and that the atmosphere has gradually changed since hawkin's departure Gilli interjects revealing that ader discovered something important the shifters disguised as Palace servants wore distinctive ear ornaments to recognize one another ader elaborates explaining that when the shifters Infiltrated lucina's Palace and confronted the holy Emperor she managed to escape unharmed since they didn't
see her as a threat due to her age and Frailty during her Escape otter encountered Gilli Titi adds that if Gilli hadn't been there they might have fallen victim to the shifters by now hakin expresses his gratitude to Gilli for saving otter and Titi however gai regretfully admits he failed to protect Lucina during the chaos at the palace a Guard informed another guard outside Gil's door about a flash of light at lucina's Palace over hearing this from his laboratory Gilli grew concerned for lucina's safety and decided to investigate on his way he encountered ader and
Titi in their confusion Gilli asked what had happened and Otter equally unsure suggested they quietly observed the situation first if things turned dangerous they agreed to head straight to his laboratory they then saw Lucina dismissing the gathered soldiers claiming nothing had happened which made otter realize this was not the real Lucina otter explains that the palace servants took the real Luc away way and she regrets not having the power to stop them hawen reassures his mother that it wasn't her fault the holy Emperor adds that thanks to Otter they discovered his presence and carried him
unconscious back to Gil's lab hearing this hawen is touched by how they all tried their best To protect each other hawen expresses his regret for not being able to protect Lucina and asks if anyone saw where the shifters went Gilli mentions he only saw them heading towards the back of lucina's Palace turning to the holy Emperor hackin asks if there is any place he suspects they might have gone after a moment of hesitation the holy Emperor reveals that one place comes to mind when hawen eagerly asks where the holy emperor discloses that it is the
Residence of Baron Berg where Lucina grew up meanwhile in Brian Lucina awakens in a place filled with traumatic memories from her childhood she is startled and Confused confed about why she is there as she attempts to get up she realizes her hands are bound to the bed suddenly someone enters the room and to her shock it is Marissa her eyes gleaming menacingly Marissa taunts Lucina asking how it feels to return to the residence Of barenberg Lucina yells at Marissa to stay away but Marissa ignores her plea sitting casually on the bed she mentions knowing how
terribly the baroness treated Lucina and reassures her that there is no need to worry since she has killed the baroness Marissa even suggests they create new memories together but Lucina looking disgusted calls her a monster with a Sly grin Marissa rorts that Lucina must be a Monster too revealing that Lucina is her daughter Lucina turns pale and shock at the confession Marissa notes that Andrea must not have told Lucina the truth that she is the child Marissa gave birth to patting lucina's head Marissa compliments her father's choice of name saying Lucina has grown up bright
and beautiful just like her name suggests like the moon Lucina pulls away insisting she is not Marissa's daughter Lucina demands to know Marissa's plan Asserting that hackin will not spare her if she harms her Marissa brimming with confidence questions whether Lucina truly believes hackin loves her that much she emphasizes that hawen is merely a plunderer who abducted Lucina to TI and pretends to love her for manipulation with Resolute eyes Lucina refutes her stating that hackin is the one who saved her from a hellish life suddenly the pain in lucina's stomach returns Marissa places her hand
on Lucina's shoulder questioning whether Lucina thinks hackin would still love her if she couldn't bear the child of the Dragon grimacing through the pain Lucina asks what Marissa means Marissa attempts to harm Lucina but suddenly lucina's divine power surges within her startling Marissa she laughs hysterically noting that Andrea worked tirelessly to purify the shifter's blood from Lucina which kept him asleep for so long Lucina looks bewildered wondering If Andrea as mentioned by Marissa refers to the holy Emperor Marissa discloses that initially she had no plans to strip Lucina of her divine power but upon realizing
the extent of lucina's power she changes her mind without hesitation Marissa drains Lucina of her Divine Essence causing Lucina to faint as Lucina regains Consciousness she is stunned by the sudden turn of events despite the danger it poses to lucina's life Marissa insists that Lucina must Deliver the child as Marissa has been eagerly awaiting to obtain the heart of lucina's child with a Sly grin Marissa unveils her plan to harness lucina's divine power and the blood of the dragon's child asserting that with these she could even take Hawkins life Lucina cries out in anguish defiantly
stating that things won't unfold as Marissa desires trusting that hawen will come to her rescue despite her resolve Lucina succumbs to unconsciousness once more After uttering these words Marissa confident in her schemes reflects that everything has always gone according to her plans satisfied she leaves Lucina lying alone on the bed a few days later hackin and the holy Emperor arrive at baren BG's mansion notic ing the Eerie quiet and an unlocked door the holy Emperor senses that Marissa is no longer present nevertheless hackin insists on searching the Mansion for Lucina after scouring Several rooms hackin
discovers Lucina lying helplessly on a bed he calls out her name in desperation while the Holy Emperor grimly assesses the situation hackin turns to the holy Emperor demanding to know what has happened to Lucina with a heavy heart the holy Emperor uncovers Lucina and reveals that Marissa has taken their child the Revelation shocks hawen to his core unable to comprehend the fate of their child the holy Emperor steps Closer to attend to Lucina and as she opens her eyes she finds hackin and the holy Emperor looking at her with deep concern Lucina her hand trembling
reaches out to hakin who gently clasps it and reassures her deeply concerned for her well-being suddenly the holy Emperor remarks that can no longer sense divine power within Lucina with a heavy heart he explains that Marissa has stolen lucina's divine power absorbing more of her abilities than he Anticipated this Revelation leaves Hawkins speechless utterly shocked the holy Emperor expresses his concern for Lucina noting the immense suffering she may endure without her divine power especially while carrying a dragon's child which exacts a heavy toll on a woman's body Lucina looking haale listens silently it's a miracle
she's alive after everything she's been through Lucina clutches her necklace and tells them that it seems to have saved Her life she explains that after Marissa's dark magic enveloped her she felt a warm light emanating from the necklace hackin blames himself for everything that happened to Lucina he recalls the holy Emperor trying to stop him from leaving Lucina to go to war with the shifters warning that it would put both Lucina and their child in danger overcome with guilt hackin repeatedly apologizes to Lucina blaming himself for her current state due to his Own greed however
Lucina reassures hackin that it's all right because she always believed he would come to her rescue as she touches her stomach a look of shock crosses her face and she anxiously asks where her child is the holy Emperor gently reminds her that Marissa has already taken the child still in shock Lucina insists she doesn't remember that happening the holy Emperor suggests that perhaps the severe pain caused her to lose the memory Lucina still hoping it's all a lie desperately asks hawen if it's not true unwilling to believe that her child is gone hawen and the
holy Emperor unable to meet her eyes remain silent seeing their reactions lucina's hopes shatter and she begins to cry overwhelmed by the pain of losing her cherished baby she collapses into Hawkins embrace who tries to reassure her telling her she is still his wife and Tay's Queen even without the child Lucina determined declares That they must get the child back from Marissa the holy Emperor with a heavy heart suggests that Marissa has likely already consume the child's heart to absorb its abilities he warns that if their child reappears it will be Marissa not their real
child as the baby must have been killed hearing this Lucina can no longer hold back her tears and sobbs uncontrollably in hawkin's arms the holy Emperor watches deeply saddened by lucina's Pain a few days later the holy Emperor returned to the temple having been away for too long while Lucina and hakan made their way back to Ty Titi tended to Lucina expressing her immense relief that she had returned safely hawkin's foremost task is to stabilize Ty after the recent turmoil in a meeting with the elders he delivers the devastating news of his child's death the
elders are visibly shocked and demand details with a Stern Expression hackin explains that Lucina was kidnapped by Dragon Slayers and barely survived the ordeal he emphasizes that no one is to blame for failing to protect the child under such circumstances the elders are further stunned claiming they had received daily reports about lucina's well-being struggling to contain his anger hawen clarifies that the reports they received were false ified he asserts that he is not there to explain but to warn them Against insulting Lucina over the loss of the child or undermining her position hakan firmly declares
that Lucina is the acknowledged queen of tayar by his decree before leaving the meeting room hawan announces that Gil's sins are forgiven but Garrett's sins remain expressing his hope that there will be no misunderstandings in lucina's room the priest examines her condition and solemnly states that lucina's body has Reached its limit rendering her unable to conceive offspring of dragons the news shakes Lucina to the core and she struggles to accept it in a worried tone she asks the priest If this means she is no longer fit to be the queen of Ty Titi tries to
console Lucina but the priest suggests that she speak with hakan First Once the priest departs Lucina can no longer hold back her tears blaming herself for the loss of her child in Ty's troops Camp orders are being Issued for the troops to return to Ty even though they haven't completed their mission against all the Slayers speculation buzzes among the soldiers about what could have occurred in Ty to prompt such a sudden recall teron also Ponders whether something serious has happened to Lucina considering hawkins's decision to recall them meanwhile in Brian the king of Brian appears
Furious demanding to know why Marissa keeps ordering their troops To retreat reminding her of her promise to join his side if he won the war feigning a sorrowful expression Marissa tells the king that she can no longer bear witness to such brutal Warfare suggesting that there might be another woman more suitable for him despite her suggestion the king insists That No One Compares to Marissa however she suddenly proposes that they focus their attacks on the king of tayar asserting that tayar will crumble once its great king Is eliminated the king of Brian seems intrigued by
her idea aidea while Marissa silently considers him an Easy Pawn to manipulate planning to exploit his trust while the opportunity [Music] lasts the Knights of tayar swiftly Gallop back towards their Homeland across the distance the remaining soldiers of Brian observe their return and receive orders to focus solely on the king of tayar however amidst them a Shifter disguised as a Brian Soldier suggests they also Target the tayar knights drawing his bow he unleashes a deadly Arrow aimed at one of the tayar knights who collapses to the ground shocked the other tayar Knights witness the attack
realizing it's a lethal Black Arrow strike Tron recognizing the danger without holy relics for protection grows anxious the Fallen Knight urges Tron to leave him and Escape apologizing Tran commands the others to flee quickly as The barrage of black arrows continues witnessing the tyar knights in Retreat the Brian Army prepares to pursue them but the shifters disguised among them swiftly eliminate the pursuers with the nuisances dealt with the shifters Now set their sights on targeting the king of Ty meanwhile in Ty hakin Waits anxiously for his troops to return home as Teran arrives hakin warmly
greets him and expresses gratitude for their efforts Curious Tron asks if something significant occurred in tayar hakan's expression darkens briefly but he assures teron that he will explain everything in due time he advises Tron and the other Knights to rest first before discussing the matter further hakan stands alone contemplating how to explain the situation to teron burdened by the suffering caused to innocent people because of him suddenly he spots another Knight approaching carrying a Wounded comrade on the same horse hawen questions why they arrived separately prompting the Knight to recount how they were ambushed on
their Journey carefully placing wounded Knight on the ground the Knight explains they couldn't abandon their injured comrade who had been struck by a deadly Black Arrow concerned hackin leans closer and asks if they encountered the Slayers responsible the Knight apologizes for failing to eliminate them but hawen reassures them It's not their fault as he prepares to speak further hackin notices an ear ornament on the night a Telltale sign of a shifter the knight's expression shifts realizing hawen has discovered their disguise hackin readies his weapon but unbeknownst to him another shifter attacks from behind stabbing hawkin's
shoulder with a Black Arrow though weakened Hawkins summons his resolve rising to his feet with sheer Determination gripping his weapon tightly he swiftly dispatches the shifters without Mercy driven by a fierce determination to protect tayar and exact Justice for the Ambush hawan clutching his wounded shoulder gasps for breath as he struggles to stand Tron alerted by the commotion is shocked to find Hawkins stabbed with a Black Arrow urgently asking him what happened gasping for air hackin manages to call Out to Tron prompting Tron to swiftly instruct others to summon a physician immediately Tron then assists
in carrying hawan back to his chamber expressing his deep concern for hawkin's well-being knowing the severity of the wound inflicted by the deadly Black Arrow he feels regretful for not staying by hawkin's side earlier Tron considers the possibility of using lucina's healing power but worries about shocking her with the news So He Suggests focusing on treating hawkin's wound immediately however Hawkins expression darkens as he indicates he has something important to discuss with Tran concerned Tron asks hawan what is troubling him with a heavy heart hawan proceeds to recount all that has transpired with Lucina and
their child their conversation is interrupted as servants arrive to tend to 's wound once his wound is treated hackin dismisses the servants from the room Tron remains His worry evident and he presses hawen for more details about Lucina losing her healing power hawen confirms this Grim news leaving Tron visibly distressed about how they will heal hwan's wound hakin reassures teron that they have Gilli an excellent researcher and if necessary they can also seek assistance from the holy Emperor feeling desperate Tron resolves to seek help from both of them he expresses concern for lucina's well-being Ponders
If the child might Still be alive a sentiment hakan Echoes even though hakin acknowledges the slim likelihood of it being true outside the door the servant informs hakin that the priest is already inside and wishes to speak with him perplexed hawen wonders about the urgency of the matter after hearing yet another shocking Revelation from the priest hackin hastily makes his way towards lucina's chamber without waiting for permission he enters the room with a deeply worried expression Calling out to Lucina still sobbing on her bed Lucina is startled to see hawan she turns away telling him
to leave as she feels incapable of facing him with desperation in her voice Lucina discloses that she can no longer bear children and fears she can no longer fulfill her role as the queen of tyer with a look of deep concern hakin reassures Lucina that nothing in this world is more important to him than her and he will never give up on her Embracing Lucina gently hackin assures her that she is the only one he acknowledges as his wife as Lucina calms a bit she voices her worry that others may not accept her pulling her
closer once more hackin firmly states that others opinions are irrelevant and that acceptance from anyone else does not matter to him he expresses that if they cannot have children to continue the lineage they can simply relinquish the throne hearing these words from hakan Lucina feels a sense of relief wash over her hakan softens his gaze and tells Lucina not to despair he then tenderly kisses her forehead conveying How Deeply he cares for her unbeknown to them their conversation is overheard and quickly spreads among the people of tayar becoming the subject of widespread rumors the news
that Lucina can no longer bear children and that hawen is willing to Rel quish the throne begins to circulate throughout the kingdom the Rumors even reach the ears of the elders and other Dragon tribes prompting them to convene and discuss the implications in their discussions the elders and representatives of other Dragon tribes contemplate the possibility of hakin abdicating the throne traditionally held by the guardian dragons the Throne of tayar now faces uncertainty without a clear Air One Elder points out that there is already a suitable Queen for tar Referring to Garrett this Revelation shocks the
others given Garrett's current status as a criminal nevertheless One Elder proposes a solution with a cunning smile suggesting that they could use their influence to clear Garrett of the charges against her he leaves the decision to the assembly presenting them with a choice whether to continue under the rule of the Guardian dragons or to seek a new ruler for the throne recently there has been an uneasy Atmosphere in the palace with the people of tayar speculating that it might be due to lucina's situation adding to the unease rumors have also begun circulating that Garrett might
soon be released meanwhile in his chamber hakin attends to his wound alone when Tran arrives bearing medicine from Gilli Tron explains that the medicine is designed to alleviate pain and slow down the spread of the black arrows curse within the body hackin swallows the medicine Without hesitation and then turns to Tron noticing his deep concerned expression in the midst of their conversation Tron expresses his unease about the current situation questioning whether hawan is aware of the suspicious movements among the other Dragon tribes it appears as though they are on the brink of Revolt ready to
act at any moment however hawen remains calm and composed in response observing hawkin's Serene Demeanor teron questions how hackin manages to maintain such composure in the face of these threats Tron expresses his concern particularly since hawan is already injured worrying that the other Dragon tribes might escalate to targeting hain's life directly with a firm and unwavering gaze hackin asserts confidently that anyone who dares to threaten his life will face the consequences fearlessly Tron is momentarily taken Aback by Hawkins resolve but acknowledges that there are indeed many Reckless individuals despite this Tron emphasizes the need for
Preparation against potential aggression from the other Dragon tribes highlighting the risk of deep divisions within Ty if tensions persist unchecked hackin queries whether the other Dragon tribes sudden interest in the throne is due to the Council of Elders actions which Tron affirms Tron Goes on to explain that it appears the Council of Elders is considering reinstating Garrett He suggests that in such a scenario other Dragon tribes might seek legitimacy by producing Offspring through Garrett teron hases Ates as he continues but hackin interrupts pressing him on whether this interest stems from the fact that there's no
child between Lucina and him and due to lucina's inability to Bear children anymore hackin P the situation Realizing it's rooted in the tradition where a woman must bear a dragon's Offspring to be acknowledged as Tay's Queen a notion he finds absurdly exploited for political gain suddenly Tron offers a suggestion if finding their Lost Child takes too long Hawkin should marry Garrett before rival Dragon tribes can act hearing this proposal hawkin's expression darkens and he fixes tan with an intense glare he can't believe Teran would suggest marrying Garrett instead of Lucina in a raised voice hackin
vehemently declares that if chaos erupts because of Garrett he would rather take matters into his own hands and end Garrett's life to quell the unrest however teron warns of the dire consequences if Garrett were to vanish he explains that instead of easing tensions it would likely escalate into ongoing conflict among the dragon tribes ultimately leading tayar into the hands Of Brian and the Slayers hakan cannot bear to entertain such thoughts and abruptly Cuts Tran off shouting for him to cease speaking and demanding that he never show his face before him again as Tran prepares to
leave he earnestly pleads with hakan to carefully consider his words hakan is overwhelmed by the gravity of the situation his frustration evident as he contemplates whether Maring Garrett is truly the only solution to safeguard tyer he refuses to Let others seize control of his kingdom especially for the sake of lyen and all those who sacrific themselves in his place determined to protect tyer at any cost hakan wrestles with conflicting emotions yet as he imagines Lucina smiling at him he is reminded of their shared moments and the depth of their love memories of their intimate conversations
and the warmth they found in each other flood hawkin's mind stirring profound feelings within him he Realizes that both tayar and Lucina hold Irreplaceable significance in his life more precious than his own existence however the daunting Prospect of safeguarding both tayar and Lucina with his own hands weighs heavily on him leaving him frustrated and uncertain of what path to take a few days later under the bright Sunny Sky Lucina takes a leisurely stroll outside her Palace grounds accompanied by Titi whose expression Betrays her concern Lucina remarks that she cannot confine herself indoors forever with a
determined tone she adds that she must regain her strength soon to alleviate hakan's worries as they walk they overhear people conversing about rumors regarding Garrett's release which surprises Lucina halting in her tracks Lucina and Titi paus to listen more closely The Whispers suggest that hackin himself has made the decision concerned Titi urges Lucina to ignore The gossip dismissing it as mere speculation however Lucina approaches the group and confronts them seeking confirmation about hain's alleged decision to release Garrett not wanting to get further involved the people hurriedly excused themselves claiming they have urgent matters to attend
to Lucina feels disheartened by the rumors Titi tries to lift her spirits assuring her that many false rumors circulate within the palace and urging Her not to believe them still looking sad Lucina turns to Titi and asks if the rumors are true fearing she might become useless and be discarded Titi trying to reassure her insists that it can't be true she emphasizes that she has been watching closely and can see how much hawen loves Lucina urging her not to worry about the rumors and suggesting that if she asks hawen he will surely deny it Lucina
however hesitates wondering what if hackin admits it if She asks him directly she tells Titi that she doesn't want to bother hawen as he is already busy in hawkin's chamber Gilli arrives to check on the medicine he had prepared for hawen earlier hackin grants him permission and goai inquires about how hawen feels after taking the medicine hackin acknowledges that the medicine seems to be effective Gilli proceeds to examine hawkin's wound noting that while it hasn't fully healed yet it's Fortunate that it hasn't worsened either he assures hawen that with time and care he will ensure
the wound heals completely suddenly hackin lets out a deep sigh prompting goli to inquire if something is troubling him hackin quickly dismisses it stating that everything is fine Gilli senses hawkin's unease but respects his privacy preparing to leave however Hawkin stops him Midway and confides that he's facing a dilem Seeking Gil's counsel surprised by hawkin's request for advice Gilli asks if hackin values his input hackin expresses frustration and confirms that he believes Gil's intellect could offer valuable insights Gilli still puzzled asks hakan to elaborate on the issue hakan begins to recount a tale claiming it's
about a king from another kingdom facing sucession issues with many vying for the throne to secure the throne and Safeguard his kingdom this King might Have to marry a woman from an enemy Nation Gilli intrigued wonders about the story's true meaning hakin goes on to explain that the king already has a beloved woman meaning he would have to betray her to protect his kingdom as Gilli listens he realizes that hakin is talking about himself and Lucina given that he has never heard of tayar seeking an alliance through marriage with an enemy Gilli surmises that hackin
is considering marrying Garrett hackin then Asks Gilli what choice he would make if he were in the king's position in Gil's heart lucina's happiness is Paramount even if tyer were to face adversity thus he reaffirms that he would choose to protect the woman he loves acknowledging the complexity of safeguarding a kingdom Gilli points out that history shows many rulers have revitalized crumbling kingdoms but none have fully healed a heart after betraying their beloved listening to Gil's insights hackin finds His perspective shifting he agrees that healing a wounded heart is no simple task standing up hackin
places a hand on gili's shoulder and expresses gratitude observing hawkin's demeanor Gilli remarks that hackin seems deeply invested almost as if he's recounting his own story he speculates that hawen must be closely connected to this King in his tale caught off guard hackin tries to brush off Gil's assumption insisting it's merely a story about Someone he knows as Gilli prepares to leave he shares his hope for hawen and Lucina to reconcile smoothly after Gilli departs haken covers his face with his hands feeling embarrassed that Gilli may have seen through him from the start nonetheless he
feels a sense of relief and Clarity thanks to Gil's Council hawen resolves to speak with Lucina tonight later that night hackin knocks on lucina's door calling out to her there's no immediate response and hackin Wonders if Lucina might have gone out at that hour just as he prepares to call her again the door swings open Lucina is there peeking out from behind the door asking hackin what he's doing hackin notices the sadness in lucina's eyes and gently inquires if she's been crying Lucina denies it and invites hackin inside once inside hackin takes a deep breath
and tells Lucina that he needs to share something important with her after much consideration hackin decides it's Time to reveal his thoughts he lovingly Strokes lucina's hair and asks if she's okay with his Proposal with a determined look on his face Hawkin suggests they leave tyer behind and embark on a journey together away from the burdens of power and glory to a place where they can be completely devoted to each other Lucina appears uncertain questioning where their Journey might lead hakan gently holding her hands suggests destinations like Brian foreign Lands or even the grand Temple
that could offer Refuge he emphasizes their freedom to choose as long as they remain together despite his reassurances Lucina hesitates voicing concern for tyar hakin resolute declares lucina's well-being Paramount over tars though surprised by his conviction Lucina remains indecisive hakan attempts to comfort her asserting Tay's resilience without his presence now that her mother is recovered and capable Defenders like Ron and Gilli are In place urging Lucina to trust him and consider the decision carefully hackin suggests she take time to ponder assuring her he will prepare in the interim Lucina agrees promising an answer within a
week hakin pledges unwavering support vowing never to let her face hardship alone even after departing tayar ensuring her happiness endures unbeknownst to them someone listens in from Beyond the Door the next Day as Lucina awakens she questions whether yesterday was merely a dream the idea of leaving tayar with Hawkins seems surreal can they truly depart and find Freedom together just then Titi enters to Rouse Lucina finding her already awake Lucina greets Titi with a smile her improved mood evident on her face noticing lucina's happiness Titi suggests breakfast in her room to which Lucina agrees Titi
exits to fetch her meal Leaving Lucina momentarily alone with her thoughts lucina's expression turns troubled as she considers titi's potential reaction to their departure from tayar she also worries about Tran and gai's ability to manage without hakan recalling hakan's assurances from the day before Lucina tries to reassure herself that everything will be all right as he promised a knock at the door interrupts her thoughts and she hesitantly asks if it's Titi entering Again to her surprise it's not Titi but a figure cloaked in a robe causing Lucina to startle meanwhile in Ty's prison a guard
discreetly informs Garrett of recent developments there is growing support for her reinstatement due to lucina's inability to Bear children Garrett's eyes light up with excitement as she seeks confirmation of lucina's condition the guard affirms the news and reveals that the elders are considering restoring Garrett's honor to Preserve the lineage of the Guardian Dragon Garrett bursts into laughter Overjoyed that Lucina has been disqualified due to her infertility she sees it as fate affirming that she alone is destined to become the queen of tayar a few days later the Day of Reckoning arrives Lucina dressed to the
nines with a radiant smile warmly greets hakan seeing her hakan is captivated by her stunning appearance Lucina informs him that she's ready to give him her Answer regarding their earlier discussion hakan visit visibly nervous eagerly awaits her response as Lucina approaches him she teasingly remarks on his flushed face causing hackin to turn away in embarrassment and admit that she looks even more beautiful today Lucina expresses her happiness noting that she dressed up for him however unable to contain his anticipation any longer hackin asks if she's ready to leave with him locking eyes with hawen Lucina
States that she has pondered deeply about their future together and Tay's fate hawen begins to speak but Lucina interrupts him declaring that she has decided not to go with him this Revelation shocks hawen into silence Lucina confronts him about forcibly taking her from Brian and his failure to protect their child questioning how she can trust him again she informs hakan that she intends to go to the Grand Temple where she can Safeguard herself Despite hawkin's speechlessness Lucina firmly instructs him not to attempt to hold on to her hackin is stunned by what he hears expressing
regret to Lucina that he couldn't Shield her and their child desperate and determined he vows that things will change and he will never leave her side however Lucina withdraws her hands abruptly shouting to Halt hawen repeating her earlier sentiments questioning what else he might take from Her hackin halts trembling visibly sinking to his knees as he deeply apologizes to Lucina acknowledging his past mistakes his previous immaturity and selfishness before meeting her he confesses that she has transformed him now willing to sacrifice everything for their love Lucina turns away asserting she doesn't want that insisting that
if hackin truly loves her he must let her go it's her final plea with those words she departs leaving hackin Behind still Reeling from her rejection and struggling to comprehend what has transpired Lucina races back to her Palace overwhelmed with frustration and tears streaming down her face feeling she has no other recourse in her heart she silently apologizes to hakan convinced that this painful separation is inevitable a few days ago Tron came to lucina's chamber with a grave Revelation he had overheard that hakin and Lucina Were planning to leave Ty desperate ton implored Lucina to
go alone explaining that TI was teetering on the brink of a Civil War the absence of the king he said would lead to inevitable chaos Tran a proud tayar native with a family rooted in the Kingdom feared watching helplessly as tayar disintegrated he warned that the people would stigmatize hawan remembering him as the king who abandoned his kingdom bowing deeply Tran Pleaded with luina expressing his hope that hawan would be remembered as a great king rather than one who deserted his realm he urged Lucina again to leave alone stressing that tayar still needed its king
Lucina realized the truth in Ton's words tayar had been forged through the sacrifices of many with men dying in wars and women perishing in childbirth to ensure the survival of the Dragon tribe hawan was different his dedication to his research had led to a Drug that ensured the safe birth of dragon tribe children even during wartime Lucina acknowledged that Hawkins disappearance would plunge tayar back into its troubled past erasing his achievements she expressed her gratitude for the comfortable life hawkin's efforts had afforded her in tyar recognizing she couldn't easily agree to leave with him yet
she worried that even if she left alone hackin would follow teron insisted she must make hackin give Up on her speaking harshly enough to extinguish any hope he might cling to Lucina was shocked by this suggestion unable to Fathom intentionally wounding hawkin's heart but teron maintained it was the only way to save both hackin and tayar leaving Lucina with no other choice returning to the present Lucina enters her room unable to hold back her tears she feels a deep sadness knowing that hackin might resent her for the rest of his life summoning her courage Lucina
resolves to bear this burden for hawkin's sake as she begins to pack her belongings she comes across the baby pacifier they had prepared for their child the sight fills her with sorrow reminding her of the dream she once had of a complete family a dream now shattered her tears continue to flow as she tries to reassure herself that her decision is the right one she tells herself that by stepping aside she is removing an obstacle from hawkin's path And she hopes that one day he will find it in his heart to forgive her [Music]
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