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Is what people are saying about the mine true?

Don't hurt them.

Did someone really die because of the Assavadevathins?

I was...

acting under orders from His Majesty the King

He probably thinks he's got all the power

to do whatever he wants.

I wish to study the mining operations in Assavadevathin.

Leave.

I don't want you in my sight.

I'm returning to Assavadevathin

with a significant event coming up soon.

In that case,

let's make new memories there together.

Who are you?

Why did you save me?

I'm Vedish,

a friend of Charan.

I'm glad you're here, dear.

Welcome to the Palace of Assavadevathin.

I'm glad to be here as well.

You must be weary and hungry from the journey.

Let's go to the dining hall.

Yes, Father.

Have a seat, Charan.

Eat up, dear.

If there's anything you want, tell me.

Yes, Father.

Alright, let's dig in.

Why does this spaghetti taste like...

I learned it from Thatdanai.

You cooked this yourself, Father?

I figured you'd feel more comfortable

if the taste was something you remembered.

I appreciate that, Father.

This is your first visit to Assavadevathin.

One day, you will be the one to govern it.

Would you mind

if I asked you something, Father?

Not at all. Go ahead.

Recently, there was a news report about a young girl

who stole gold from the mine to sell

just so she could pay for her mother's medical treatment.

Have you heard about it, Father?

Indeed, I have.

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

As for that matter,

I'm still looking into it.

But don't worry, dear.

I'll take care of everything.

For now,

go and enjoy the lantern procession.

Charan will show you around.

We are here, Your Royal Highness.

Please proceed this way.

When will the procession start?

In half an hour, I believe.

Why do they have this procession, Ran?

Back in the day, most people worked as miners.

They often worked until night

or even dawn.

The way home was dark and empty,

making some villagers

fear what they couldn't see.

Thankfully, the starlight served as their guide.

So the villagers used lanterns as a symbol

to show gratitude to the starlight

and to ask for blessings for a successful mining season.

And it has been passed down ever since, right?

How come you know the answers to all of my questions?

I don't know everything.

That's not true.

Whatever I ask, you've got an answer.

When it comes to things I'm not familiar with,

I might not have the answers for you.

That will never happen

cause you're familiar with everything.

Well...

Should we get one of those?

Okay.

Chakri,

let's go get a lantern.

Yes, Your Royal Highness.

Let's go.

Let's make a comeback, Unc-unc.

Fine, no holding hands.

Unc-unc?

Oh, are you Prince Khanin?

I'll take one, please.

- Oh, sure. - The lantern.

Here you are.

- Thanks, young man. - No problem.

Sales haven't been so great this year. Fewer tourists are showing up.

- Oh, I see. - They say...

it's because of the dust in the news.

People are afraid of getting sick,

so they're not coming anymore.

And to be fair, the dust really is bad.

The air's not great around here, young man.

Sorry.

It's okay.

Just an old lady talking too much.

Have fun while you're here.

Enjoy your visit, Your Royal Highness.

Is something wrong?

He saw me.

Got it.

Dad?

That's my dad!

Let's leave now.

Nin.

Let go of me.

- I wanna know if it's him. - Nin.

It's very crowded here.

You might be wrong.

Yeah, I wanna know if I'm wrong or not.

Let me go.

Nin!

Nin...

Excuse me.

- Nin! - Oh...

I'm sorry.

Are you okay?

We're sorry.

We're really sorry.

Stop the cover-ups. Face the air crisis!

- Yeah! - Right!

Stop the cover-ups. Face the air crisis!

- Yeah! - Exactly!

Stop the cover-ups. Face the air crisis!

- Yeah! - Right!

Clean up our air!

- Clean up our air! - Clean up our air!

Clean up our air!

- Clean up our air! - Clean up our air!

Clean up our air!

Clean up our air! [Those in power must remedy the situation]

Clean up our air!

- Clean up our air! - Deal with the dust!

No dust! [The city of dust]

- No dust! - Clean up our air!

Clean up our air! [We want clean air, not dust]

- Clean up our air! - Clean up our air!

Clean up our air!

- Clean up our air! - Clean up our air!

[The power is ours; this land belongs to the people!]

Those in power must solve the mine's problems.

If we go on strike,

will Emmaly make it?

- Exactly! - Right!

Everyone,

today,

let's make our voices heard by those at the top!

- Right! - Yeah!

[Help! Lung cancer is here!]

[We want our air back!]

I'm here to listen to all concerns

and calls for change.

We've been speaking out for ages.

And yet, you claim you didn't know that lives have been lost?

- Yeah! - Exactly.

- Right. - Clean up our air now!

Deal with the dust!

Do it now!

♫Hard to see the road ahead♫

♫Through the quiet dread♫

♫The mist is thick, the sky is dead♫

♫With our fading breath♫

♫Keep your eyes open wide♫

An investigation is underway,

but there hasn't been any progress.

- You don't even care we're suffering! - Yeah!

May they never die a peaceful death. ♫Each heart longs to live♫

♫Whispers in the mist♫

♫Always echo, never quit♫

Tell me what led to this.

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

♫Whispers in the mist♫

♫Always echo, never quit♫

♫Even shadows can resist♫

♫Hear whispers in the mist♫

Hey, get out of the way.

The procession is on its way.

Can't you see what the real issue is?

You're only here to cause a scene.

Get lost!

Bring it!

Hey, everyone.

Come on.

Get them out of here.

Let them know how much we value our tradition.

Get out!

Get out.

Get out!

Everyone, don't use force.

Let's not resort to violence.

You are oppressing the citizens.

- Please calm down. - Go away!

Hey!

- Gosh. - Why did you do that?

I need to know if he's still alive.

But now, I'm going to help them.

The situation may worsen.

Please leave, Your Royal Highness.

Please.

- Nin... - It's gonna be alright.

Trust me.

Hey!

What kind of upbringing did you have

to behave like this?

Oh...

Your Royal Highness.

Your voices are heard.

Given the urgency,

the issue should be handled temporarily first.

N95 masks and air purifiers shall be provided to the miners.

Following that, I'll keep a close watch on the situation

and tackle the pollution problem.

I will figure out

how to reduce dust pollution.

I kindly ask you

to let the lantern procession pass.

I'm genuinely going to help you.

I give you my word.

How are we supposed to trust you?

That's right.

How can we be sure

that what you're doing isn't just for show?

- Fake! - Fake.

How could you do that?

Trust me.

I'm helping everyone.

Your concerns matter,

and I promise to address them.

However, the procession doesn't cause pollution,

and these people are merely keeping their tradition alive.

So please,

kindly make way for them.

♫Keep your eyes open wide♫

♫Every soul deserves to breathe♫

♫Don't walk away from silent cries♫

♫Each heart longs to live♫

♫Whispers in the mist♫

♫Always echo, never quit♫

♫We rise inside the mist♫

♫They don't see, but we persist♫

♫Whispers in the mist♫

♫Always echo, never quit♫

♫Even shadows can resist♫

♫Hear whispers in the mist♫

Last night, an unrest incident broke out

in the square of Assavadevathin. [Clash Breaks Out in Assavadevathin]

A group of protesters advocating for environmental issues

blocked the lantern procession,

resulting in clashes.

There have been no reported fatalities,

but over 20 individuals sustained minor injuries.

The situation was brought under control by Prince Khanin,

the heir to the Assavadevathin clan.

His Royal Highness has since been widely regarded

as a symbol of change

and a new hope for the people.

How are you doing?

You ended up coming back with me anyway.

Your safety comes first, dear.

I know you're concerned about the mining matter.

I've been trying to deal with it myself.

But in the end,

I realized I don't hold as much power as I thought.

I wish to talk to His Majesty about the mining matter.

I apologize, Your Royal Highness.

It'd be better to wait until His Majesty is fully recovered.

I've been kept in the dark my entire life...

I could use some rest, too.

believing everything your grandfather told me

without ever questioning it.

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

do as I say.

I never acted on my own,

and that's why things have gotten this far.

You have all that power

but still can't fix this. Just leave!

Get out!

Even though I wish I could change things now,

the truth is,

the power still rests with him.

Not everything

may turn out the way we expected.

So, had you held greater power,

everything would have gone more smoothly and swiftly, right?

If you wish to change Emmaly,

one way to do it

is to win the Competition.

I'll do my best to win.

You shouldn't have done that.

My intention was merely to assist you.

Why is that wrong?

I don't need your assistance.

You shouldn't have gotten involved.

All you need to do is practice for the Competition.

I know, Grandfather.

And I am going to win

so that I can gain the power to make real change.

If you are going to do nothing,

I will step up and do it myself one day.

Anyone can say that,

but do you really have a solution?

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

Real change takes time.

It takes courage and determination.

Waiting to know everything means no action will be taken.

If there's nothing else,

I shall take my leave.

The soldiers have begun to track you down.

I need to be more cautious.

Do you think...

Prince Khanin saw you?

He did.

So, what's your plan?

I'll keep a low profile for a while.

He should focus on the Competition.

I don't want to be a distraction.

You are...

genuinely a good soul.

You saved the heir's life,

yet you're forced into hiding

and acting like you're dead.

They're trying to take you out for real.

I understand the King's reasoning, though.

Khanin has to settle into Emmaly

and participate in the Competition.

I'd rather not be the reason he loses focus.

Your generation...

is impressive, you know.

You understand everything.

But...

if I were you,

I'd have exposed them by now.

Have you ever gone fishing?

If the fish is stronger than your line,

can you reel it in?

Or will it drag you into the water?

I'm not someone who gives up easily.

If it comes to that,

I'll pull it up

even if it kills me.

What if it's the biggest fish in the sea?

Big enough to swallow any smaller fish

whenever it pleases.

How could you possibly beat that?

If the smaller fish all stand together

and refuse to be prey,

then no matter how huge it is,

that fish won't last forever.

Sit down.

You know Thatdanai is in Emmaly, don't you?

I sent my people to keep him under control,

but he got away.

Must I command you

to stay away from anything involving him?

I'm afraid...

I can no longer hide the truth about Mr. Thatdanai from Prince Khanin.

But I assure you,

they will meet when the time is right, Your Majesty.

I've shown you nothing but leniency,

never once holding a grudge, because you are my grandson.

But now, as the King of Emmaly,

I hereby command you to cease all involvement with Thatdanai.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Your Royal Highness?

Why didn't you tell me you'd already found my dad?

Was that a command?

From Grandfather?

I understand that seeing him now

might put him in danger.

But please, just tell me he's okay.

That's all I want to hear.

He is in Vedish's care.

You don't need to worry.

Thank you.

I trust you, Ran.

The first round

of the Competition

shall be a test of wit.

The committee under His Majesty will prepare the challenge

and deliver it to the competitors one day in advance.

The second round

will be an archery competition.

With your permission, Your Majesty,

I propose we follow the traditional format

and hold the Competition in the forest.

Using technology from Davichmetha,

we can design targets that transmit scores

directly to the judges in real time.

I agree, Your Majesty.

It would make the Competition more exciting.

Given that Wasin has no heir,

I believe it would be fair

to let him oversee the competition grounds

in Meenanagarin.

If it's acceptable to all, I have no objections.

The final round of the Competition

will be a fencing competition.

The winning heir

will secure their father's position as the next King.

Shall we take a short break, Your Royal Highness?

I'm totally fine.

Let's keep going.

Your next training session is archery.

This way, please.

Is something the matter, Father?

I've been fully briefed on the details of the Competition.

Anyway,

I've already found the right coach for you.

You'll start training with your new coach tomorrow.

What happened exactly?

Stop asking so many questions.

Just do as I say.

Why do I need a new coach, though?

Mira might be helpful,

but she doesn't know everything.

A great coach

will give us the upper hand.

I've chosen what's best for you.

You're lying. It's because she's a woman, isn't it?

Yeah.

If word gets out

that a woman is training you,

don't you think those two clans will laugh at us?

I have two options for you, Father.

First,

let Mira be my coach.

Or second,

I withdraw from the Competition entirely.

Why can't you just listen to your father for once?

If that's all,

I may return to my training now.

I mean...

Follow me.

It looks like something is bothering you.

Is it about Ava?

I'm totally at a loss.

If you don't mind me asking,

may I ask what happened?

Having a daughter as my heir is already a challenge.

And now her coach is a woman, too.

I fear that if anyone finds out,

they might look down on us.

Well...

Don't be so concerned, Chana.

There's nothing wrong with having a female coach

as long as she helps her improve and gets along with her.

Besides,

Coach Mira has remarkable skills.

Finding a perfect coach like her

isn't easy at all.

Your Royal Highness,

I don't want you to face any problems with Prince Chana.

You belong to me.

Ignore what others say.

Just listen to me.

But his command...

He still wants me to compete,

so I need my coach.

Let's keep going.

Let's call it a day.

Please forgive me, Your Royal Highness.

Gosh.

Do you really have to be this strict?

We have less than two weeks.

But my brain can't handle any more of this.

Fine.

Then...

Shall I go find Mr. Charan for you?

Well,

then there might be some space left in my brain.

Gosh.

There's something with that name, huh?

Alright, then.

I shall go find him

if you...

continue reading a couple more pages.

Don't try to mess with me, Chakri.

Oh...

Fine.

I'm glad

Ramil is putting more effort into practicing than he used to.

It's probably because you are there to cheer him on.

Since you know what you're supposed to do,

you won't face any punishment.

Let me help you.

The Competition is around the corner.

I want you to concentrate better, Nin.

I'm tired.

So tired that...

I can fall asleep the moment I lay my head on a pillow.

In the Competition,

every clan has its heir at stake.

To claim the throne,

something must be sacrificed.

What if I want something else first?

That needs to wait, too.

- Argh! - Your Royal Highness!

Does it hurt a lot?

You can give your all physically,

but without proper rest, you're only harming yourself.

I have never seen you this way, Your Royal Highness.

Please do take some rest.

If you drink too much, you'll struggle to keep up with the training.

You told me to rest, didn't you?

But you've gone too far, Your Royal Highness.

You don't understand me.

Isn't gender irrelevant in this matter?

I thought he stood up for me

because he understood me,

but actually,

he was protecting his own dignity.

Why was I born a woman?

No one can truly understand another, Your Royal Highness.

Only you know yourself best.

You may not have chosen your gender,

yet you can become the best version of yourself, Your Royal Highness.

Your skills have gotten better.

♫You've always been my only one, still♫

♫Since fate first brought us together♫

♫I've never forgotten any of that, like never♫

♫Like fire in the rain,♫

♫We aren't meant for each other♫

♫I'm begging heaven and fate♫

I had this book when I was in London.

It was on the shelf,

so I took it.

I get that we regained independence thanks to the alliance

between the four clans.

But now that I'm actually here,

now that I've actually met the royal family,

it's even harder to believe that...

the prince from the Bhuchongpisuts

would willingly give up his power

and hold the Royal Competition for the crown.

It's understandable

that you feel this puzzle piece

doesn't quite fit.

After all, history depends on who writes it.

Yeah,

you're right.

Even if it's based on evidence,

in the end, it's a written narrative.

What you know is the official narrative.

But some versions say that the prince...

never intended to share his power with anyone.

Obviously, with all that power.

When he was about to lose the war,

he reached out to the other clans to strike a deal.

They agreed to join forces.

After that,

the Royal Fencing Competition was established as a tradition.

My brain's drained.

Your hug makes me feel so much better.

[Has that prince done something? He said he'd help us!]

[If the prince won't take a stand, we'll all struggle]

[If the mine shuts down, my dad will lose his job]

[We are suffering; how can you even sleep?]

[Justice for the miners!]

[#JusticeForMiners]

Your voices are heard.

Given the urgency,

the issue should be handled temporarily first.

I will figure out

how to reduce dust pollution.

[Just get out if you can't fix it]

[What happens to the miners if the prince says no to the mine?]

[The mine feeds us]

[I think he's working on it; let's be patient]

[Prince Khanin, stand with the miners!]

You were just a child, so you probably don't remember,

but I have never once forgotten that moment.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

The truth remains the truth.

I hope you understand that what happened in the past

has nothing to do with him.

I know.

I appreciate you telling me the truth.

We'll talk later.

Don't worry too much, Ran.

Talk to you later.

Yeah.

Nin?

Is everything alright?

Is that Dyrane?

It's very late now.

Why are you here?

I missed you; that's why.

Actually,

I would like you to paint a portrait of me.

You'd better go to bed now, Nin.

I could do that,

but I'd do it here.

I'm feeling stressed,

and I need something to help me unwind.

Well...

Nin...

Has anyone told you...

that when you're relaxed,

you're cuter than when you're all serious?

Alright, I'll stop.

But I really meant it when I said...

I wanted you to paint my portrait.

♫Amidst the stars so bright,♫

Sit here. Let me sketch you.

♫It's you and I,♫

♫Our hearts no longer drift alone tonight♫

How about this? ♫Seeing you're here,♫

♫Hearing your heartbeat near,♫

♫That's what I want to hold so dear♫

♫Forever, year after year♫

♫From now on, I'll let my heart decide♫

♫If the world won't take our side,♫

♫I'll leave their voices far behind♫

♫From now on, it's you and I♫

What kind of expression should I go for?

The expression...

of someone gazing at their beloved.

Ran...

Do you like me?

Do you like me as much as I like you?

You haven't painted it yet.

How about doing it on me?

Right here.

And here, too.

Nin...

Are you nervous?

Good boy.

Finally, it's time for the first round of the Royal Competition.

I have faith that once the Royal Competition concludes,

Khanin will bring the throne to Tharin.

Don't get too worked up.

Just stick to what you've learned.

You must do whatever it takes to win this Competition.

It could be quite risky, Your Royal Highness.

I don't care, okay?

I hereby declare the Royal Competition of Emmaly

officially open.

The competitor with the most votes is...

♫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♫