L'ex-mari minable est le grand sauveur

If you can hear me, please save my child. I'll give you my life.

Anything. Please save him.

The Savior hasn't been seen in a century. He's probably not listening now.

I know, but I have nowhere else to turn. If the Savior won't help, who will?

Don't worry. The Savior heard you. And he doesn't want your life.

The Savior's magic.

The great honor arrives today. No one is to stand in his way. What? Grandfather, you are the most powerful man on this continent. Who could possibly be worth all this waiting? Hold it right there. This is no place for a lowly stable boy. Kyle sent for me. Give me a break, you mudblood. I don't know how you got here, but listen up. Lord Kyle is expecting an important guest today. Get lost now.

What makes you so sure I'm not that important guest? Put out the spark, kid.

My patience is thin, and I'd really rather not hurt anyone today.

You're asking for death!

Announce me now. I might let it slide.

You wretched peasant! Fine, I've changed my mind. You're gonna pay for that mouth of yours. I'll offer your soul to our guest.

Why is he summoning an ancient treeman?

Ancient trebans were meant to shield the people, not to murder. You're a disgrace to your craft. So what? Once the great one sees my loyalty, one treeman won't matter. As for you, you little pest.

You chose the wrong master.

What are you waiting for?

Still kicking, old man? How dare you? He is the archmaste, the sole disciple of the savior himself. He could crush a lowly stable boy like a bug.

Shut your mouth! Lord Kyle? Why? Do you have any idea who you've just insulted? He's... he's just a groom!

You absolute fools! Take him away! Shatter his mana core and cast him off. I never want to see his face again. It's been a hundred years, Kyle. What do you want from me?

Your servant, Kyle, begs your grace to grant the covenant of soul to my granddaughter. Please!

Watch over the palace, Kyle. My work here is done. And it's time for me to go. Great savior, why? You're the one who saved Aetheris. The world still needs you!

You're wrong, Kyle. The world needs a savior, not me.

Take this. It's your reward for guarding the palace. And I will grant it. Anything. A hundred years ago, I promised you that this crest could buy you anything. But a covenant of soul with your granddaughter? Binding my soul to a spoiled drat like...

Cersei is the last of the Maris to wield sea magic.

Once I'm gone, the vultures will tear this family apart. Please form a covenant with her.

Protect my house for three years until she's strong enough to stand on her own and lead this family. Please, please. Three years is but a blink of an eye to you. Once the time is up, you're free to go. Fine, you have a deal. But remember, no one should know who I really am. As you wish, great savior! Grandfather, this is the man you were waiting for?

A... stable boy?

Grandfather!

Meet you, wifey.

What? You hooblet!

You expect me to form a soul bond with a... a groom?

Find your manners, Cersei.

From this moment on, he is your husband.

And I am not joking.

What? No way!

Yeah, tell me about it. If he had half the talent Arthur has, I'd be a lucky woman.

You've had too much to drink. Here, some water will help.

Ugh, yeah. Yeah, my pathetic little lapdog is back. Always trying so hard.

Three days till the contract's up. Cersei hates this marriage. She's convinced I manipulated her grandfather. But, she has no idea. I'm the one who... I'm the reason Kaus Marius is still standing.

Dear loser husband, be useful. Clean up the mess you made and get out of here.

Three years. And I'm just a house husband to you. A useless shadow. Fine by me. Once the debt to your grandfather is paid, I'm gone for good.

Whatever. Why do I even care? He's just a fraud who talked his way into my grandfather's good graces.

All he wants is the status tied to the sea elf bloodline.

Miss you, hon.

Welcome back, Arthur. I'll be there to pick you up tomorrow.

Kyle, if you were still alive to see this, would you regret binding me to this family?

Three years would make us fall in love that I'd say no idea what you...

I have no idea what my grandfather saw in you, besides your talent for tending horses.

So, you think he made the wrong call? Who should he have picked instead? Arthur? Arthur?

I'm the heir to House Weems, the only Dragon Knight on this continent. He is a god among men, and you're just a filthy groom. A useless house husband. You're not even worthy of...

What are you looking at? You got something to say?

True. I might just be a groom, but you do remember I'm also your legal husband, right?

Weird. Cynon is just a pathetic lapdog who does whatever I say. So why am I actually shivering under his gaze? No, I must be imagining it.

Cersei, it's been too long.

Queue up!

The three hours before seeing you felt longer than the three years we spent apart. Besides, your 25th birthday is coming up. I wanted to surprise you.

Oh, Arthur. You're always so thoughtful.

Cersei, I thought we were close.

I know, but we aren't kids anymore. I'm married now.

Did I get you to a room, or are you good here? So, that's the husband your soul bonded to? Cyan? I heard he was just a groom.

A room? Are you serious? Arthur is my oldest friend, and he just got back. Do you have to make everything so awkward?

Cersei, let me handle this. I'm Arthur. Cessia's closest friend since childhood. I hope there's no misunderstanding.

Arthur is staying with us from today. If you keep being a jerk to my friends, you can get out of this house.

Don't worry. I'm already on my way out. Hey, Cersei, look at me. I heard you've been supporting him for three years. He's just a house husband. He's not in your league, and he's definitely not worth the headache.

Sorry, Arthur. He's my husband, but I didn't think he'd be this paranoid about us.

Forget it. Anyway, you need a place to stay. I've got a room ready for you right next to mine. Oh, Lea and the others are coming over tonight for a welcome home party.

Cersei, thank you. For everything.

Of course. We're all here for you. You aren't alone anymore.

Cyan, Cersei belongs to me. Just wait till you're thrown out on your ass. Hey, Cyan. Just getting back from the stables? Aren't you gonna welcome me home?

Arthur, this party is for you. There's no need to let an outsider ruin the mood.

I'm not welcome here. I'll just head to my room.

Oh, come on. Lea's your husband. Let him join.

Besides, someone's gotta do the grunt work, right?

That's a bit much. He's still Cias' husband.

Husband, please. Cersei never loved him.

He's just a pathetic house husband, a nobody who'd be nothing without her. Right, Cersea? Lea is right. Cyan is... compliant.

He does exactly what I tell him to do. Like a well-trained dog. If he had half the class Arthur has, maybe you wouldn't be such an embarrassment to you. If you ask me, now that Arthur's back, you should just divorce this loser. We all know how you really feel about Arthur. What's wrong with Cyan? Is he really not gonna say a word? Arthur and I are in the past. Why bring that up? Come on, let's drink.

Hey, workhorse! Bring that bottle over here and fill me up!

Cyan, haven't you embarrassed me enough tonight? Pour the drinks.

I'm your husband. Are you sure you want me serving your guests?

Do it! Or are you saying I can't even give orders in my own house?

Fine. One more day, Cersei. Then I'm no longer your embarrassing husband. And I won't be protecting House Maris. How did you train him to be such a perfect lapdog?

Tell me your secret, Cersei. I want to get Dave that well-behaved too, like a servant, always at my beck and call.

You call the shots in the bedroom, don't you? But out here, I refuse to be a loser like Cyan. I actually have some self-respect.

Hey, is Cyan just as submissive in bed? He sleeps in the servants' quarters. He isn't even allowed in my room, let alone my bed.

Oh my god! You mean in three years of marriage you've never actually slept with him? He really is a total dud. Maybe he can't even get it up. Look, if you're not into him, you could do Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with Cyan and keep Tuesdays, Thursdays, and...

I'm down for whatever Cersei wants. Honestly, I wouldn't mind giving her the whole week.

Cyan!

Arthur, stop. They're just messing around.

Hey, if we don't give them something, they're never gonna let this go.

As long as Cersei is my wife, you aren't laying a single finger on me.

What? You think you're the only one who can kiss her? Please! Your stench of horse shit would make her gag!

Man, chill out. It's just a joke between friends.

That's enough, Cyan. Do you have to be such a buzzmit? Just drop the manly pride act. It's pathetic.

You expect me to just stand here and watch my wife kiss another man?

I...

I'm not gonna put you in a tough spot, Cersei.

And Cyan, look. We've all had a few too many. Let's just have a drink and bury the hatchet.

Just drink it. Stop making a scene.

So am I the one embarrassing you?

Isn't it obvious? I'm dying of embarrassment because of you. Now, drink.

You have no idea. The one protecting you, the one clearing your path, was always me. One glass? Oh, come on, Cyan. If you really care about Sail Lee, chug the whole bottle!

Stop stalling and just do it. If you finish it, I might actually forgive you.

I told you once, alcohol is poison to me. You still want me to drink this? Fine. You win. Cersei. One drop of alcohol and my magic's gone. I'm left with nothing but my core. You didn't even know it's not in my chest. It's out there, protecting the house Maris. I gave you my weakness, and you used it against me. That's it. I'm done with you.

What's wrong with you? Why are you acting like a psycho? Why can't you just leave Arthur alone?

Are you kidding me? You're my wife. You know what alcohol does to me, and you forced a whole bottle down my throat. I'm standing here bleeding, and your only concern is him?

I... I'm supposed to hate him. Why does seeing him like this feel like a knife in my chest?

If it weren't for you, I'd be Certhia's husband!

Wake up, can you hear me? How long was I out? Almost a full day. You lost a lot of blood, and your manna are bottoming out. Where's your wife? I'm sorry, Arthur. You just got back,

and now you're hurt because of me. It's just a scratch. Don't worry about it. Guess my wife is right here. You're awake? What? Did I wake up too soon? Am I interrupting your little moment with your lover, my wife? Stop it! What is wrong with you? This is a hospital, ma'am. And for the record, your husband is in much worse shape than this gentleman. If we waited any longer to bandage that man's injury, it probably would heal on its own. She has a point, Cersei. You should go be with Scion. He's your husband, after all. Don't bother.

You've been acting weird lately. Don't tell me you're mad just because I took care of Arthur. Come on, I've known him ten years. If there was anything between us, it would have happened by now.

And you think I'd end up marrying you? A stable boy? Weren't you the one who forced a whole bottle of liquor down my throat? There's no audience here. You can stop pretending to care. He's been so off. Like, I don't even matter to him anymore.

Why does my heart so much? Are you okay? I'm going to find a healer.

Dad? What are you doing here? Why didn't you tell us Arthur was hurt? Oh, it's such a deep gag! Cersei, tell us. Who did this to him?

I'll be fine, really. It's not Scion's fault. I was just clumsy.

Piece of trash! Arthur is the heir to House Wayne! Do you have any idea how much this could cost our family's partnership? Apologize to him! Now!

He hit me in the head. If anyone's apologizing, it's him. Why didn't he hit anyone else? You must have provoked him! I'm the leader of the Magic Council. Why did a single look from this House Hess sent a chill down my shame?

Enough! Like it or not, Sion is my husband. I'll handle him.

What's wrong with your attitude? Arthur only hurt you because he was trying to protect me. I actually felt sorry for you for a second, but clearly you don't deserve it! Cersei, I hate that I'm the reason you're fighting with Sion. Let's just go home and let him cool off.

He's right, darling. We can take much better care of Arthur at home. As for Sion, the horses haven't been fed. How is he just resting?

Come home when you're better.

Great savior, word of you has spread through a local woman. Many houses are desperate to see you. When do you intend to reveal yourself to the world? After the divorce.

Arthur, you made the magic shield for this manor, did you?

Cersei told me you must have tracked down one of the Savior's artifacts to protect us. I don't know how we can ever thank you enough. An artifact? The Savior hasn't been seen in centuries. How the hell would I get my hands on his gear?

If Cersei needs something, I make it happen.

After Grandfather died, everything fell apart. If you hadn't sent the Savior's Apostles to help us hold back the beast tide,

There the Maris legacy would have ended with me?

The Savior's Apostles to fight beasts. These idiots will believe anything.

Cersei, it's the least I could do.

What is so funny?

Hard not to laugh when the clown is performing.

Shut your mouth! Arthur is our guest. You should remember that you stole that seat at the table from him!

Do you honestly believe House Maris became the most powerful because of Arthur?

Who else? You? Our useless house husband?

What if I told you it was me?

Cian, I, I get it. You're jealous of Arthur, but saying you helped this family? How? By brushing the horses?

You're trying to steal Arthur's credit? If my grandfather hadn't forced me into that covenant, you wouldn't even be fit to be our watchdog.

So, that's all these last three years meant to you? Shit. If he keeps talking, Cersei will realize I haven't done a damn thing for them.

Ali Hotzi and my food.

You know Arthur is allergic to Ali Hotzi. Were you trying to kill him? Is this how you get your revenge? You're sick! Sissy! Sion, you always refused to break the covenant.

But today, it's over. Get out of this house. I don't care if you get on your knees and-

Fine.

What did you say?

I said fine. The covenant is dissolved. Don't get ahead of yourself! Everything you are comes from Cersei. Break the covenant? You think you can just walk away and survive on your own? You've been planning this?

You've wanted out this whole time?

Isn't this what you asked for?

Shut up! A leech like you doesn't get to call the shots. If anyone is ending this, it's my daughter! To marry you? For three years, you stuck to me no matter how hard I tried to kick you out. What kind of game are you playing now?

Is this how you tried to get her attention? It's childish.

Careful playing with fire, man.

You've gone way too far this time, Sion. I'm giving you one last chance. Are you sure you want to go through with this?

I've never been more sure. Stop wasting your breath on this loser. Let him leave. Let's see how many days he lasts out there without the Maris name.

If you're going to get out, do it now. Don't get your filth on our carpets. Sign it, sir.

Fine. Fine. Don't come crawling back, Sion.

Goodbye.

Let's see how you survive. Sleeping in stables? Eating out of a manger?

We meet at the Covenant Court tomorrow to finalize the dismissal. Don't be late.

You still think I endured these years for your gold? One day you'll realize just how wrong we were.

Don't worry about him. A nobody with nothing? He'll be crawling back with his tail between his legs in a week. Why did it just get so cold? It feels like something is missing. Damn it. It must be Sion. First Apostle of the Savior. If Savior is the god of discontinent, Cyril is the sharpest blade in his hand. Why is he even here? Isn't it obvious? He's here for our daughter. The Savior must have taken an interest in Cersei. He sent his top man to invite her.

Force papers ready. This is a stun. He must have hired these actors to save face.

But you just said that was the Savior's first Apostle.

He must be a look-like. The Savior is a living legend. His right-hand man is one of the most powerful mages. There is no way on earth he'd ever kneel to a loser like Sion. He's right. Sion felt pathetic next to a real man like Arthur, so he pulled some cheap tricks to fool us. Don't let that cockroach get in your head. Impersonate the Apostles? If the real Savior finds out, he'll turn Sion into Ash. It's a good thing you cut him loose. That idiot would have gotten us all killed.

Darling, Arthur is totally different. Now that you're free, imagine a union between our two houses. We'll run this entire continent.

Cersei, will you give me a chance?

Thank you for being here for me, but I'm exhausted. Can we talk about this some other time? Umbrella edges too.

If it wasn't for the money, then why walk away now?

No, I don't believe you're actually done with me.

To dissolve the covenant?

Look, in exchange for three years of service, I'm willing to stick my neck out and give you one last chance. Are you sure you want to go through with this?

I've made my decision. Dissolve it. I'll take the full brunt of the backlash.

Are you certain you will bear the full weight of the magical recoil?

Look at me!

You're pounding me.

We can finally share a bed. We can be a real couple. That is my absolute limit.

You're wrong. If I wanted wealth or women, I could have them in an instant. But I've never given a damn about any of that. Wow, I never realized how delusional you were. Wealth? Women? Look at yourself! You were a stable boy, then you were a house husband. Besides being a servant, you have zero talent. You will never find- Without me? Stop playing something. Don't mistake Cersei's pity for affection. She's the future of House Maris. She'll thrive once she's finally rid of you, with me by her side. She'll never have to spend another night in an empty bed. Then I wish you too what you deserve. I tolerated you because of Cersei, but now you still think you can talk to me like that?

Who do you think you are? The savior himself? And what if that's exactly who I am?

Sion, have you lost your mind? Impersonating the savior is a death sentence.

Poor Cersei. You let this leech live off the Maris family for three years and look how he repays you. An enormous lie. This loser is pulling out every pathetic trick just to crawl back into your good graces.

Sion, stop with the mind games. If you're really that desperate for a second chance, get on your knees and beg. I might consider renewing our bond. And a covenant of soul isn't totally off the table.

I knew it. No way he could ever walk away from me. A second chance, Silsi? I spent three years supporting you, hoping you'd finally grow up and become a leader worthy of the Maris name. I was wrong. What do you mean? You're just a spoiled child. House Maris is done. I wish you two a long, happy life together. Keep acting. Cersei will never be yours. Cersei, let me be the one to protect you, okay?

I'm sorry, Arthur. But I've only seen you as a friend.

You belong to me. You're mine.

Great savior is the covenant with Cersei dissolved.

Get to the point.

Do you want me to pull the secret protection for House Maris?

Leave it for now.

Why? They treated you like dirt!

You have to let people reach the summit before you show them how much it hurts to hit rock bottom. So you're planning to. At the Grand Ascension in three days, I will select a new disciple. Summon Cersei and Arthur. It's time I took back all the glory I ever gave her.

As you wish!

What are you standing there for? I thought you were in a hurry to save the glacial territory. Get in. Well, anyway, thank you, Sion. Relax. Cersei and I dissolve the covenant.

Really? Cersei hasn't mentioned anything to us yet.

Come on, Peter. I'm on my way.

No, Lady Lumi. This is the largest tide in history. My duty is to ensure your safety.

But you won't last an hour out there!

The glacial needs its leader alive. Don't lose hope. The savior will protect us. I want us over the glacial territory in one minute.

Friend, why do you save her house?

First, it's my duty. I believe I've found my next disciple.

Lady Lumi!

He's gone? I didn't even get to say thanks or tell him how I feel.

The status of the western flank.

Don't worry, father. The situation is under control.

That's my girl.

By the way, father, can you investigate Cersei's ex-husband, Sion, for me? Please, it's important!

Why are you wasting your time on a useless nobody? Listen. The grand ascension is in three days. The great savior will select a new disciple. If you manage to catch his eye, we'll rule the whole continent.

I'll go to the ceremony, father. But my heart already belongs to someone else.

Drake? What have you been up to since you got back? What? Nothing, I swear. I've been a saint. Great. The savior himself summoned you to the ascension. Looks like he's got his eye on you as a potential disciple. You're representing House Weems now. Don't you dare make us look bad! I don't know how the savior recognized my brilliance, but I'll take it. With his backing, the entire continent will be mine to command. Then you won't be able to resist me, Cersei. Lea, it's me. I want to give Cersei a little surprise tonight.

Celsi, you're finally single again. Isn't this exactly what you wanted? I don't know. It's just, I feel so empty. Right here. Wait, don't tell me you actually caught feelings to that loser ex of yours? No way! How could I ever love a nobody like Xiont? He was just a lap hog. I'm just not used to him not being around. Good. And you know what? There's a massive surprise for you tonight. Close your eyes! The man you've been waiting for is about to appear. Could it be him?

Cersei. Will you marry me?

Cersei, I'm sorry it took me this long to say it. I love you, and I want to marry you. What are you waiting for? You've been talking about Arthur for three years. Just say yes! Exactly! You're done with that loser! Arthur is a Weems! And now, the savior himself has picked him for the ascension. He's going straight to the top. Think of House Maris. You can't to let that nobody bring shame to your family anymore!

No, Arthur.

Xiont and I may have dissolved the covenant, but we're not really divorced.

Look, I know I went too far. I hit him, and we fought. He only broke the covenant because he was angry. He'll cool off and come back to me. Arthur, Xiont is my husband.

You're still hung up on that piece of trash, aren't you?

Arthur, stop. We can still be friends.

You know what? The savior has chosen me. I'm about to become one of the most powerful men alive. And Xiont, he's a low-life stable boy!

This is between us. It has nothing to do with him.

Is that so? You don't give a damn about Xiont anymore? Fine. Prove it to me.

Celsia, you're actually turning Arthur down for that loser?

The future head of House Maris in love with a stable boy? That's the funniest joke I've heard in all of Atheris.

It's not true!

Then prove it. Show us you don't give a damn about him.

Fine. You want proof? Worked with Xiont, right? Can you get him for me? I'm his wife and I can't reach him. Please! But no one named Xion works here. No! What's his last name? I don't know.

Are you serious? You claim to be his wife, but you don't even know his name? Go home, lady. There's no one here for you. Honestly, I feel sorry for the guy.

The savior's ex-wife just showed up at the stable.

Xiont, you were by my side for three years, yet I know nothing about you. You were always so quiet, and I got so used to ordering you around.

Now go start my bath. I've spent the whole day looking for you. I need a soak.

Cersei, look at me. What are you doing in my house? You're the one who invited me to stay, weren't you?

Xiont! Arthur is staying with us from today. If you keep being a jerk to my friends, you can get out of this house.

Don't worry. I'm already on my way out. Even back then?

Cersei, are you okay? No, Arthur. Don't touch me.

Sissy, how dare you speak to Arthur like that? Mom? The Grand Ascension is almost here, and Arthur was kind enough to invite you as his date. Don't you dare push him away. Cersei, don't let that loser ruin your chance to stand before the savior. One word from that man can decide a family's fate.

Thank you, Arthur. For helping my family in secret all those years, and for getting us into the Ascension. We wouldn't even have a seat at the table without you.

She has no idea they were already on the list. I'll take the credit for this one. If Cyricle is the savior's left hand, my brother Drake is his right. I had to beg him for ages to get you this spot. But with my brother's influence, adding House Maris to the guest list was a breeze.

Won't that put your family in a difficult position?

Trust me, the savior himself want me to represent the Weems family. I'm basically his chosen disciple already. He won't mind a small favor. But, you have to be my date.

What are you waiting for? The entire future of House Maris is in your hands!

Why don't you come back? Where are you?

Lady Sissy, I am here to deliver your invitation to the Grand Ascension.

What? Arthur, you said you had to beg Drake to even get Cersei's name on the list. Why is he here in person to deliver the invitation?

Does this mean the savior intended to invite her all along?

Brother, help me out here. I'm trying to win her over. My brother has been persistent about Lady Selly's attendance. The savior holds Arthur in high regard, so I was instructed to deliver this invitation personally. Thanks, Drake. Tell this the savior we're honored by his kindness. Here, Cersei. Why don't you all go inside and pick out your gowns for the big day? I'll handle the savior's envoys. Lying about the savior's decree to take credit? If he finds out, do you have any idea what he'll do to you? Even I don't dare breathe the wrong way in front of him! Relax, Drake. Once I'm officially his disciple, a little white lie won't matter at all.

Stop playing with fire before you burn this entire family down! Keep your mouth shut! Got it. After the Ascension, Douse Wings will stand at the very peak of Aetheris. When that day comes, Saria, you won't even have the right to say no to me.

Isn't that Arthur? He's earned the savior's favor. Now he's the most eligible bachelor across the continent.

I heard the savior himself pick him for this. Guess we wouldn't have any chance. Oh, and I heard the savior is making his first public appearance tonight. If I could just catch his eye, my family would be set for life.

Give it a rest, Selina. You, please. I'm the one who's going to turn his head tonight. Fine, I'd settle for a wimes. Look at Arthur, the only dragon knight in Aetheris and a grandmation at 25. Are you blind? Look who's on his arm. That's the Maris Heiress, the only one with ocean magic.

They're childhood friends. Arthur's been chasing her for years.

Arthur! It's been too long. I hope you haven't forgotten about me.

Of course not. The chairman of the magic chamber of a churchance. You're the Wames' most valued partner.

If you could find a moment to put in a good word for me with the savior, I would be eternally grateful.

Consider it done. And this lovely lady is? This is my date for the evening, Cersei. Heiress to House Maris. And my fiance.

Nice to meet you. You are truly a lucky woman to be with a man as remarkable as Arthur. You must be her friend. It seems a union between Maris and Weems is inevitable. You'll be ruling all of Aetheris before long.

I've always been blessed with a good daughter. Arthur, why are you telling everyone I'm your fiance?

Cersei, are you really going to push me away now? Even your parents have given us their blessing. Besides, that deadbeat ex of yours has probably crawled back into whatever hole he came from. If you care about your future at all, you know that I am the only choice you have.

Maybe Arthur is right. But why can't I get Sion out of my head? Is it possible I actually love him?

Come on. Let me introduce you to some of our key partners.

Have you lost your mind? Do you want everyone here to know that this pathetic thing is your ex-husband? This is the most important night of your life. Don't let the stable goi embarrass you. Well, well. Sion. I assumed you'd fled the continent in shame by now. I never imagined you'd have the nerve to show your face at the Grand Ascension. Are the stables so short of horses they had to use you as the pack mule to get here? Look around. Every person in this room is either high society or a titan of the magic world. And you... You still reeks of horse shit. I've heard stories about the Maris family's stable boy. So that's him? How revolted. Who even let him in?

He's literally contaminating the air. How does a rejected loser like he have the balls to show up standing among us? Sion. I thought you had some dignity when you signed those papers. But here you are, stalking my daughter? You ungrateful brat. House Maris took pity on you for three years. If you have a shreg of decency, get out of here. If I weren't here, none of you would even be allowed inside. This idiot actually has the nerve to talk big here. This is the Great Ascension. Watch your mouth or your pathetic life would end in a monster's gut. The savior is a legend. He saved the world and vanished. We only breathe because he allows it. An ant like you offending the savior?

You could die a thousand deaths.

Oh? Yes? Then where is he?

Sion! Stop this madness. Even if you're desperate to win me back, this isn't the time or the place.

Who said I was here to win you back?

What are you talking about? Of course you're here for me!

But he's my date. Sorry to keep you waiting, honey.

What exactly are we doing here? You don't have an invite. I'm saving your life. You're welcome.

She really thinks I came to ruin the banquet? Silly girl.

Lumi! No, he's not. He is your ex-husband. You dissolved the covenant, remember?

And I am making my move.

Lumi is the glacial Amriss? Why on earth is she throwing herself at a stable boy? Former friends fighting over the same loser? What kind of secret charm does this guy have?

It all makes sense now. No wonder you were in such a race to break the covenant! You already had a ba- You made! You haven't even changed a bit, Celia. Sion! Do you really not care about me anymore?

Who do you think you are? You don't get to judge Cersei! Everyone, back off! In the name of the great Celia, I'm going to personally kick your ass out of this palace! You piece of trash!

Today, you die. Impossible! What the hell did you do, you loser? Arthur's brothers deserve the savior. You actually dared to hurt him? You're s-

That is the savior's throne!

Now it's time to settle some old debts. Arthur, were you telling everyone you were my chosen disciple?

No one has dared to challenge the savior in a century. This stable boy is a dead man. I hope he drags House Maris down to hell with him, and Arthur will be mine.

That is the savior's throne! We aren't even worthy to look him in the eye, and you think you can sit there?

What makes you so sure that I'm not the savior?

This loser who got kicked out of the Maris house, a pathetic little house-halvie, has the balls to claim he's the savior? But I raised such a stupid girl! That loser is your stupid ex! You are done! Whether he lives or dies, none of our business! But... Mom?

He's hell-bent on suicide! Let him!

I cleared your path, I built your empire, and in the end, I was just nursing a nest of vipers.

Shut your mouth!

You're jealous because I let Arthur stay with us, so now you're acting out to prove something! But this isn't a game! Get down- Give it up, Cersei. He's gone completely off the deep end just to get a reaction out of you. If he wants to die so badly, I'll do the savior a favor! I don't know what kind of trick you use to stop my fire dragon, but let me tell you something. As a dragon knight, my blade is my true power.

Let's see you get your way out of this!

It's impossible! Idiot!

Househusband, how can he be this powerful?

Is he using some kind of dark forbidden magic? I knew it!

Sion won't lose!

No, I don't believe this. I am a Waynes. I am the savior's chosen disciple! You call yourself a dragon knight? You're nothing but a hollow shell built on your family's legacy. There are levels to this world you can't even imagine. A pathetic house husband! Their savior! Enjoy your last ten minutes, Sion. My brother Drake is the savior's right hand. When he gets here, I'm going to watch him tear your soul apart! Thank god I sent Arthur ahead to prepare. With his talent, he's bound to impress the savior. Ten minutes? Scared? It's too late. Don't bother begging for mercy. You're using dark magic, aren't you? There's no other way a stable boy could beat me!

But once my brother gets here, he'll expose you for the freak you are! I can't wait to see you groveling like a dog! Arthur! Are you declaring fair and square? Stop trying to smear him with your lies! If you want to die with this loser, I'll be happy to apply! Lumi.

Sion? I know you're not a freak. Just trust me. I'll speak to the salavier myself.

Relax.

But his brother served the salavier. The mark only the savior can bear!

Sion! Are you crazy? Drake is Arthur's brother. He's the only one among us who can serve the savior. I get it. You're jealous of Arthur, so you messed with dark magic. But the savior will show you no mercy!

Just get on your knees and beg Arthur for forgiveness. This is my final advice to you as the woman who was your wife for three years. The mark of the savior can't be faked. Sion wasn't lying. He really is the savior.

You're wrong, Cersei. You were married to him for three years, but he protected you so well that you became blind. Beg Arthur? That scumbag? You have no idea. The ex-husband you abandon, the house-husband you despise, is the great savior himself.

I know the man I lived with for three years better than anyone. If Sion wants to throw his life away, that's a Morris family matter. It's none of your business, you little bitch.

Lady Glacial, if I were you, I'd keep that loser away as far as possible. Once the savior arrives, I'll be the one who purged the trash for him. I'm headed straight to the top! Just wait. When my brother gets here, I'm gonna watch them erase your soul! Ten minutes? Too long. I want him here. Now. A lowly stable boy playing with dark magic, he actually had the balls to sit on the throne! Kill him, Drake! Send him straight to hell!

Drake, you're here to kill me? He's the one you want! Do you want to bury our entire-

Protecting us? This is dead.

I take full responsibility for his ignorance. I beg of you, spare his life!

Drake, do you really think this is enough to buy his life back? You still haven't realized why I summoned you here, have you?

He sabotaged my marriage, slandered my name, and turned the Ascension into a circus. Tell me, do you think he deserves to breathe?

Give him a clean death. Drake! Shut your mouth! A clean death is a mercy you don't even deserve!

And you, Drake? Do you think you're safe? My lord, I don't follow. You conspired with your brother. You validated his lies about the invitations, thinking you could play your little games behind my back.

No one who offends the savior ever walks away whole. Is today the day we die?

My lord, I beg you! By the years of service I've given you, please, spare our lives!

Arthur does have a devoted brother. Serial, give him what he deserves.

You're letting me go? I knew it! Sion, we could actually be friends!

Keep going. Offer my magic core to buy Arthur's life.

Considering your years of loyal service, I'll grant you this. But the name Hainard will vanish from the continent. As for Arthur, his life is spared, but his punishment has just bebarned. Thank you, my lord. Look at you, Arthur. Are you pissing yourself now?

What did you like garbage if she hadn't let me look at her? My brother wouldn't have lost- My lord! Blame her! Kill her! Just let me live!

A few days ago, you were calling her the love of your life. Is this how you love?

I don't care! I just want to live!

Cyril, take him away. You know what to do. So, this is the soulmate you couldn't wait to replace me with?

Arthur, I was such a fool. I was blind, but give me one more chance.

I married you because your grandfather, Kyle, knelt at my feet and begged me. He begged for a three-year covenant to protect you until you were fit to lead House Maris.

What? So, our marriage was just a deal? A favor for my grandfather? Three years shielding you, but you spat on everything I gave you.

You let your friends drag me through the dirt. You're still just as delusional as the day we met. Kyle would be ashamed to see what a spoiled brat you've become. You're a disgrace to his legacy.

Dion, I'm so sorry. I do love you.

Too late. He has me now.

You're still saving my life?

All I know is, wherever you go, I'm right behind you.

Why do you think I invited you here? Because you still love me.

No. I brought you here to give you one final lesson. There was never any love between us.

What, a week? How could you possibly love her? Sion, please, are you really gonna act like those three years meant nothing?

Write about one thing. I don't love her.

But that doesn't mean I don't want her by my side. She is brave, resilient, and kind. She is exactly what a disciple of the savior should be. As for you, Cersei. At your command, my lord. Tell Milo to withdraw from the Maris territories. Have him pull every mage he's trained.

Even Milo was one of yours.

Milo was sent there to build your family's force. But you can't build a kingdom on a foundation of rot. This ends now.

No. Without Milo, the Maris family has no magical defense. We'll be nobody. I destroyed it all with my own hands. Do you reap what you sow? So, my dear lord. Shall we go?