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My friend has invited me to visit his hometown in Meenanagarin.

I am truly honored by your visit to Meenanagarin.

Wanna go see him for a bit?

Are you okay?

If we don't fight for change,

how many more

will end up like my dad and my sister?

But I also want to stand with the people.

Let us sing with all our voices,

so those in power hear us loud and strong.

The Assavadevathins

- are knowingly taking innocent lives. - You're hurting us!

You're harming your people!

Don't hurt them!

The Assavadevathins are knowingly taking innocent lives.

That mine has blood on its hands.

- The King is killing more people! - Stop!

Don't hurt them.

Don't hurt them!

- Hey, don't be violent! - You're harming us!

- Come on. - Let go of me!

Khanin...

Khanin!

Are you alright?

I'm truly sorry for what happened today.

It must have been quite a shock for you.

But I've already sent someone

to deal with the one who caused the disturbance.

Deal with?

Yes.

Have him imprisoned for life

for harming Prince Khanin.

He didn't harm me, Uncle.

We were the ones who went too far.

He nearly lost his life from suffocation.

All I wish to know is...

whether the people are telling the truth.

Are the Assavadevathins really knowingly taking innocent lives?

I don't think so.

It was my own negligence.

You and the Assavadevathins bear no blame.

Let's not speak of this any further.

Here,

I've prepared a gift for you.

I hope you'll like it.

Go on, open it.

A black pearl,

known to shield its owner

and grant them great strength.

This is a sweet from our region.

I had it prepared just for you.

Please, have a taste.

It tastes wonderful, Uncle.

But...

I'm feeling a little weary.

I'd like to excuse myself and get some rest.

I understand.

Go ahead and get some rest.

This incident

has significantly impacted the Assavadevathins, Wasin.

I understand, Your Majesty.

The perpetrator has now been dealt with,

and we've suppressed the news everywhere we could,

except on social media, which remains outside our control.

How is my grandson doing?

He seemed a little shaken.

He has gone to rest now, Your Majesty.

Take good care of him.

Make sure nothing else happens.

Otherwise, I may have to revisit the funding for your research.

I expect you to honor your word.

I accept your order with utmost respect, Your Majesty.

How?

Am I supposed to just sit in the palace,

dressing up,

fencing, and shooting arrows,

while people out there are in pain, even dying?

That's not how it is, Nin.

Prince Wasin

is already doing what he can.

The ruler's duty

is to ensure peace in the land.

Your duty

is to compete in the Royal Competition.

As for everything else,

you must be more cautious from now on.

Even Prince Wasin seems suspicious.

I should've believed you.

You were right about everything.

Everyone's out for themselves.

It's safest not to trust anyone.

In the battle for power,

you can't really tell

who's on which side.

Trust no one

but yourself, Nin.

Not even me.

Why would you say that?

If I can't even trust you,

then who do I have left?

I said it wrong.

- I meant to say... - I see now.

If it ever comes down to choosing between me and your duty,

you won't choose me, will you?

That's not what I meant.

If I failed today

and you ended up getting hurt,

how am I supposed to go on?

How can you trust

that I'll always keep you safe

when I can't even promise that to myself?

You cared.

Just admit it. You cared about me.

It's not that hard.

I care about you a lot, Nin.

So please,

don't put yourself in danger again,

okay?

Yeah.

I got it.

I get the whole duty thing, too.

♫Yet I don't think it's much of a climb♫

But don't be so cruel to me like that again, okay?

♫If our love feels out of sight...♫

With utmost respect, Your Royal Highness.

♫I believe that love conquers all,♫

♫Nothing can make it fall♫

Where are you taking them?

Uh...

There's news about today's incident, right?

Let me see it.

Chakri,

let me see it.

[If it were your family, would you stay silent? #SayNoToTheMine]

[Behind your glory, people fall sick from your dust! #SayNoToTheMine]

[Until the dust is gone, we'll keep demanding answers! #SayNoToTheMine]

[Our voices count; let's make them answer for their actions! #SayNoToTheMine]

[The mine means more illness from dust; it has to end! #SayNoToTheMine]

[Talk to the people; find a peaceful solution! #SayNoToTheMine]

[Dust was never solved; only cover-ups to protect their power! #SayNoToTheMine]

[End the harm to the people! #SayNoToTheMine]

You got blamed because of me.

I'm sorry.

You don't need to.

I did what I had to.

I don't think...

you should read any more posts.

I...

Why should I not?

What's really going on here?

[Dust is dangerous! #SayNoToTheMine]

[Been raising issues forever, yet no progress! #SayNoToTheMine]

[No more lives should be lost! #SayNoToTheMine]

[No mine, no dust! #SayNoToTheMine]

[Will our voices matter? #SayNoToTheMine]

[Are we breathing in all this dust because of the mine? #SayNoToTheMine]

[The mine must be terribly run; someone even died! #SayNoToTheMine]

[But is it really true? Should we wait for the officials first? #SayNoToTheMine]

[Sympathy for the victims of the greedy leaders! #SayNoToTheMine]

Is what people are saying about the mine true?

Did someone really die because of the Assavadevathins?

Is silence a yes, Ran?

I see it now.

I can't even trust

my own family.

Help me dig into this.

I need to know who's behind it.

Get me the details on the person

who tried to harm Prince Khanin, too.

Alright, Mr. Royal Guard.

That's not funny.

One more thing...

Have you read the letter I sent you?

My guess is that

it's just a prank letter to distract you.

That could be true,

but it's still better to look into it.

See if you can find out who did it.

Got it. I'll reach out if anything comes up.

Right, I forgot to mention...

I gotta go now.

I'm very worried.

It's okay.

Everything's gonna be fine.

Thank you, Doctor.

I shall take my leave, Your Majesty.

How are you doing, Grandfather?

I feel so much better now.

Don't worry about me.

What about you?

Are you hurt anywhere?

I'm not harmed, Grandfather.

Thank you for your concern.

It's something no one ever wanted to happen.

There was no need for you to take such risks.

It was dangerous.

I hope you won't do anything like that again.

There's something I want to ask you, Grandfather.

It's about what the people were saying during the protest,

about the Assavadevathins.

Slandering us...

without a shred of evidence?

Why should it be...

of any interest, Khanin?

If there is no evidence,

why would they accuse us, Your Majesty?

This is all political.

Politics is full of twists and turns.

You shouldn't concern yourself with it.

Take care of your own duties first.

If that is your will,

I shall accept it, Grandfather.

Please take your rest.

I shall not disturb you any longer.

Charan, you stay.

Sit down.

This tea is wonderfully fragrant.

It brings back the fondest memories of the past.

The flavor of Earl Grey is so rich and strong.

It was the right choice to have you bring it from the UK.

But even so, there are times when trivial matters trouble me,

and they seem to...

take away so much of its taste.

I'd like you to look into the source of these distractions

so that...

we may stop the trouble before it begins.

And as always,

keep this matter confidential.

No one must know.

Your command is my will, Your Majesty.

Your Royal Highness,

Prince Calvin is now at the palace, awaiting an audience with you.

He's here?

Please proceed this way.

Okay.

I saw what happened at the square in Meenanagarin,

and I couldn't help but feel concerned.

Are you alright?

Thank you for your concern,

but I'm unharmed.

It's the people I'm most concerned about.

Still, I feel bad

that I couldn't be of any help to you.

It wasn't your fault.

You and Jay are friends, right?

He's a Morpheus student, too.

Are you close?

I'm not sure if I could say that.

What's wrong with him?

Nothing.

It's just that...

I wanted to understand more about the protests.

I thought you might be close to him,

so perhaps he might've shared something.

Is there something I'm not meant to find out?

Not exactly.

It's just that I feel guilty about him.

Guilty?

I've kept it from him that I'm a prince.

Now, I don't even know how to bring it up.

There's never been a right moment.

If there's no right moment,

then make one.

You're Prince Calvin;

you've got this.

It wouldn't be right

for someone special to hear the truth from someone else.

Someone special?

Yeah.

If he wasn't,

you wouldn't be this caught up in it,

would you?

Jay!

Can we talk?

I'm really sorry I didn't show up

and that I wasn't in touch.

I was...

What?

You were what?

Something urgent came up.

It was so urgent...

that you didn't even have a moment to tell me?

[Mother: You should've been more careful]

[Guys, it's Prince Calvin from Bhujar!]

[Prince Calvin in the flesh]

[It's really him! He's so gorgeous!]

[Mother: If you don't want things to escalate,]

[Mother: don't do anything reckless again]

[Mother: Your father won't take it well if he hears about this]

Are you home yet?

I am.

I'm really happy

that I got to spend the day with you.

Right, Jay.

About tomorrow...

Oh, right.

I forgot to send you the location.

Give me one sec.

I mean...

Is something wrong?

No.

I know I was wrong,

and I'm sorry.

But my feelings for you are really deep.

If I want to clear things up between us,

would you mind?

Do you realize

why I'm this mad?

I didn't keep my word.

You just disappeared.

I was clueless.

How did you expect me to react?

I had no clue what was happening.

Don't you think...

I'd be concerned about you?

I'm sorry that I disappeared

and didn't tell you what happened.

I won't make you feel that way again.

I promise.

Keep your word.

If you win against me,

I've got a prize for you tonight.

You must not challenge me like that, Your Royal Highness.

For I am confident

that I will be the one to win.

Your Royal Highness!

Your Royal Highness!

This way.

Are you harmed, Your Royal Highness?

I'm fine.

Let's leave right now.

Hurry!

Please rise.

Please forgive us

for arriving late, Your Royal Highness.

Are you hurt?

Go find him.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

I'm sorry.

You had to go through pain because of me again.

I'm alright, Your Royal Highness.

It's better that it was me.

If something happened to you,

I would never forgive myself.

It's not your fault.

I won't let this slide.

Whoever dares to harm me and my people

must face consequences.

Let go!

Let go of me!

Now!

Your Royal Highness,

please spare me.

Who put you up to this?

I was...

acting under orders from His Majesty the King

to observe you from a distance.

How could I ever trust you?

Are you hurt anywhere?

I was fortunate

to come out unharmed,

but my companion,

Paytai, was injured.

It's good that you're safe.

Who was bold enough to try to hurt you?

I suspect there are only two clans

that would take delight in my misfortune,

either the Davichmethas...

or the Assavadevathins.

My guards managed to capture a man,

and he claimed he was sent by the King.

That old man just so happens to be sick right now.

Guess I'll have to pay him a visit.

Talk to you later.

Siwakorn,

have the convoy ready within ten minutes.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

Father,

may I seek your counsel?

Um...

Yes!

I believe it would be wise

to start clear negotiations with the miners

and the protesters.

Your move. Do you wish to go on?

Father...

Tharin,

you're planning to do something that's not needed.

If we refuse to listen,

how will we ever know

what they truly want?

Emmaly still needs a lot of income from the mine.

If you don't want to see it face an economic crisis,

do as I say.

Will you keep playing or not?

If not,

why bother staying around?

You shouldn't have gone to the trouble of coming here.

I've already recovered.

It was no trouble at all.

But are you sure you've truly recovered, Your Majesty?

It's only natural for someone my age.

Nothing to be concerned about.

Now, what about you?

I heard you were hurt. Is that true?

I'm only lightly injured, Your Majesty.

I've met the person you sent to watch over me.

Thank you kindly, Your Majesty.

Well then,

that puts my mind at ease.

Sadly, I haven't managed to catch the culprit yet.

Leave that matter to me.

I'll have someone look into it.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

But do you have any idea

who might be behind this?

Do you intend any deeper meaning in your question?

There was nothing implied, Your Majesty.

I only asked out of curiosity.

Come in.

We have not identified the criminal yet, Your Royal Highness.

I'm afraid...

it may take a little longer.

By that time, he must've been silenced for good.

Father,

we are fully aware

that it's the doing of...

the Assavadevathins.

Why can't we do anything?

Do we have to just wait and do nothing?

You think you can take them down

without any proof?

Don't forget who's behind them.

And from what we've talked to that old man,

he neither admitted nor denied.

He probably thinks he's got all the power

to do whatever he wants.

Your Royal Highness... [Deaths at the Assavadevathin mine]

[Assavadevathin profits greatly from mining]

Are you going to bed now? [Assavadevathin gold is in global demand]

Yeah,

I'm about to sleep now.

[Assavadevathin's mining is overseen

by the Bureau of Industry of Emmaly]

[Heir to the Assavadevathins]

[The Fifth Royal Competition declared by His Majesty the King]

[It's true; I know someone who works there, and they're dying]

[People ended up dying because of selfish people in power]

[I'm not related, yet I'm furious! Do we have to wait for them all to die?]

[It's heartbreaking; how many more lives must be lost?]

You said you were going to bed.

What are you reading, Your Royal Highness?

About the mine.

[Girl Caught Stealing Gold from Assavadevathin Mine

to Pay for Mother's Cancer Treatment]

From those present at the scene, it was reported that

the girl needed money for her mother's cancer treatment.

It was also said that

her mother's illness was affected by her work at the mine.

The conclusion of this matter

awaits further official clarification.

- Stop! - You're too young to do this.

- Let me go! - What do you want?

- Don't move! - Look at me.

What?

- Why are you stealing it? - Show your face!

I need it for my mom's treatment.

- I'm sorry. - Why did you steal it?

Please let me go. [Girl Caught Stealing Gold from Mine]

Some of the protesters

have indeed worked at the Assavadevathin mine.

The movement has grown larger

with workers and students joining from all cities.

Things like this spread quickly like wildfire.

As I see it,

the freedom of the people cannot be controlled.

The tighter the control,

the more the situation deteriorates, Your Majesty.

Your Royal Highness...

Please don't do this.

Your Royal Highness...

- Please... - Sorry to bother your personal time.

Is it something urgent enough

to make you come to me like this?

I have something to request, Grandfather.

I wish to study the mining operations in Assavadevathin.

Well...

Maybe this can wait

until the Royal Competition ends.

Based on the recent protest,

I think we need to improve the operations at the mine.

Those accusations are just rumors.

I've observed the mine for years,

and it has been properly run throughout.

Tharin himself cares for the workers as he ought to.

Still, I think there could be

a grain of truth in those rumors.

You're one of us, Khanin.

And still, you don't place your trust

in your own father, your own family?

I only wish to uncover the truth.

There is nothing to uncover.

- When people accuse us - Stop it, Khanin.

and we don't make any effort to clear our name,

- Khanin! - doesn't it just make it seem like...

their words are right?

Khanin!

Get out!

Does the truth trouble you that much?

Leave.

I don't want you in my sight.

Go!

Just go!

Your Royal Highness...

I came here to calm down by myself.

If you came to blame me,

can we leave it for later?

You knew full well

that you shouldn't have enraged His Majesty,

and yet you did it anyway.

May I ask why, Your Royal Highness?

I can't stay silent and do nothing.

The mining and weather problems

aren't something you can just fix right away.

Stop talking like Grandfather.

I don't even know

what the truth is.

If you want to find out,

I'll make sure to get the answer.

Yeah.

Stop.

Who do you work for?

Speak.

Do it.

Stop.

You think you have any say in this?

Kill him.

His Majesty the King!

It was the command

from the King.

Who are you mad at, my dear?

I had a little argument with Grandfather.

He hasn't been well for long.

Avoid any disagreement with him, dear.

Okay?

Yes, Father.

I'm here to let you know

that I'm returning to Assavadevathin

with a significant event coming up soon.

Event?

What event, Father?

Charan,

you haven't told him yet?

Forgive me.

Maybe my teaching was insufficient,

so His Royal Highness cannot recall.

It's the lantern procession of our homeland,

which is a long-standing tradition.

Would you be interested in going to see it?

I would, Father.

But...

Can I go?

Your shoulder motion has improved.

Yeah,

but I have to get used to it, too.

Great.

With frequent practice, your body will get used to it.

Ran,

have you been to a lantern procession before?

I have

when I was young.

After my mother passed,

I haven't returned to Assavadevathin at all.

In that case,

let's make new memories there together.

I promise

to practice hard while we're there.

Actually, no.

I swear.

Do you really think you can escape the power of His Majesty the King,

Mr. Thatdanai?

Follow us.

Where are you going, buddies?

Better think twice before going that way.

Give me that.

Look into that camera.

Wanna go viral?

Alright,

I'll take him from here.

Let's go.

Right here.

Alright, you're safe.

Who are you?

Why did you save me?

I'm Vedish,

a friend of Charan.

What did you mean

by saying Charan sent you

to find me?

Is there a problem?

Nothing, just...

He asked me to take care of you.

I'm good.

I can take care of myself,

and I've got things to do.

You were about to die.

If I didn't step in,

those soldiers would've taken you away.

They are no threat to me.

Don't be too confident.

If you get caught,

you're as good as gone.

So please come with me.

If nothing else,

do it for Prince Khanin.

Is something wrong?

Stop the cover-ups. Face the air pollution crisis!

Yeah!

You have all that power but still can't fix this. Just leave!

You think it'll be over just by doing what they ask?

Real change takes time.

It takes courage and determination.

Is it true that the mine's pollution is making miners ill?

I'm tired.

It's very late now.

Why are you here?

I would like you to paint a portrait of me.

♫The only love I've longed for,♫

♫Just the word "love" from you, and that's all♫

♫Let me hear it, I won't ask for more♫

♫I need your love♫

♫The only one I adore,♫

♫My heart's been loving only you, my all♫

♫Oh, I need your love♫