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Darling, look how beautiful you are.

Delicious.

So beautiful, my love.

I'm going to love you forever.

It's not fair.

The man you saved became a lord, and the woman I saved died soon after.

If I'd chosen Julian, I'd be his wife. That life should have been mine.

Get some rest.

We'll play again tomorrow.

If I'd known what a monster Julian was, I'd never have saved him.

Eloran, my dearest friend, where have you been all these years?

Why, I'd like to know that too.

We grew up together.

You became a lord's wife, and I ended up a servant. How is that fair?

No, you don't understand.

Save it!

If I can't have a good life, neither can you!

We're dying together, Seraphina!

Illarin, you have no idea.

If I had another chance, I'd never choose Julian.

You've entered the Enchanted Oasis.

If you wish to leave, each of you must choose one of these wounded strangers

and save them.

Only then will the desert release you.

I'm back?

Back at the Oasis where it all began?

Last time, I saved the woman who died on me. All that suffering for nothing.

I won't make the same mistake twice.

I choose him, Cellophina.

He's mine.

You can have the woman.

So you came back too.

Take him, Ilion.

Now you can suffer the way I did.

That's the woman Ilion saved last time.

I heard she died soon after.

I'd gladly grow old with a woman if it means never ending up with another man

like Julian.

Hold on.

We're almost there.

No wonder Ilarion thought she was a noblewoman.

She's so beautiful.

Even I can feel my heart racing.

The Pharaoh's divine power is turning against her. She's badly hurt. If she

doesn't survive tonight... If we lose the Pharaoh, all of Egypt will be thrown

into chaos.

Let's hope this woman can help her.

Your eyes.

Are you ill?

Stay away.

I can't control myself. I'll hurt you.

Can I help? I said!

Stay away!

Go!

Get out!

Leave me!

I'm staying.

You're not going through this alone.

It's all right.

I'm here.

I'm sorry.

She calmed the curse in my blood. She saved my life.

I'll give her everything.

Oh, gods.

Last night I... with a woman?

But she's so beautiful.

I'm sorry.

I hurt you last night.

I'm just glad you're all right.

Stay in bed.

I'll brew your medicine and bring you some porridge.

Show yourselves.

At your command, your majesty.

Those of divine blood choose one mate for life, man or woman.

Bring her the treasures of my palace. I want her to be happy for the rest of her

life. Yes, your majesty.

Your medicine.

Drink it while it's warm.

You saved my life.

Name anything you want. Gold, jewels, land, an estate.

I'll find it for you.

You have money?

Actually, I'm the pharaoh.

Actually, I'm the... It doesn't matter who you are. I couldn't leave you there

to die. And I don't want payment.

Money brings greed, lies, and betrayal.

All I want is a quiet life.

The porridge should be ready.

I'll bring it in.

She really doesn't like money.

Your Majesty, we brought the treasures.

No, take them away.

If she sees all this, she'll hate me.

Your Majesty?

Under the bed, now!

Why

are you up?

You're still hurt.

You should be resting.

I've been sitting too long.

I needed to stretch.

Let's eat.

If you don't want gold or jewels, what do you want?

Someone who truly loves me.

Marry me.

You... What?

We're both women. People would turn on us. They'd never let us be together.

I mean it. I know how cruel men can be to women.

If you're afraid of the gossip, I won't ask again. But say yes, and I'll protect

you with everything I have.

Men, Julian only ever took from me.

I'd rather share my life with her. At least she won't hurt me.

Then promise me, never lie to me, never betray me.

I swear on my life, I'll never betray you.

Just like that, we're married.

Well, if it isn't my oldest friend, Serafina. You actually married this

woman?

Everyone look!

These two women got married!

So what if she's a woman? We understand each other.

We stand by each other.

That's who I want to grow old with.

Can a woman satisfy you?

Make you rich?

Soon I'll be living in the palace.

When Julian succeeds his father, I'll be his lady.

Fine gowns, jewels, a life you can only dream of.

Why don't you both come be with me?

What did you just say?

He won't even respect you in public.

Are you sure he's one?

Same as before.

At the first sign of danger, he uses you as a shield.

Are you hurt?

Stop whining.

I'll make it up to you.

From now on, this carriage is yours.

Ever seen a gold carriage like this?

Serafina, that bitch beside you, could work her whole life and never afford a

wheel.

Poor Illarin. Sold your dignity for a carriage.

Come on.

Let's go home.

It's a pair of shameless bitches.

That's all they are.

Why do you get to walk away smiling?

Wait.

I'll have you on your knees, begging me.

Forget those two. The truth is, I... You don't need to make me feel better,

Nasara. I am happy.

We have our little home.

I have you.

It's a simple life, but it's enough.

I've spent years surrounded by people who wanted something from me.

She's never asked for anything.

I want to give her the life she deserves.

My love, there's something I need to tell you.

Actually, I... I am...

Lauren's marrying Lord Julian!

She's throwing a feast for the whole village!

Her again?

She's come to rub it in our faces.

Let her show off, Nisara.

Money and status come and go. I have a peaceful home.

I wouldn't trade that for any of it.

She doesn't need wealth or status to be happy. How did I get so lucky?

She may be willing to take this, but I'm the pharaoh.

I won't.

Lord Julian and his bride, holding their wedding feast right here. What an honor

for our village.

You look beautiful, Illeran. I always knew you'd go far, even when we were

children.

Everyone,

come and see what Seraphina has done.

She's brought shame on our village.

She's married a woman.

Two women married? It's unnatural.

Have they no shame? A decent girl choosing a life like this? You've shamed

us all! You could have married a man!

Keep your perversion away from our children!

They've disgraced this village. They have no place here.

Throw them out.

And never let them return.

We've lived here peacefully.

We've hurt no one.

You drive us out just because you don't approve of us? Because you're a

disgrace!

Pack your things and get out, or we'll drive you out with clubs!

Her ladyship is right!

We can't let them stay!

Get the clubs!

Beat them!

Drive them out!

How dare you!

Kill them!

Get them out of our village!

Don't! Please, don't fight them!

See you bitches!

Everyone despises you!

I'm sorry.

I dragged you into this.

They'll never accept our marriage.

Then I'll make them.

Everyone who hurt you will kneel and beg your forgiveness.

My lord, why aren't you at your son's wedding feast?

She's a village girl.

A feast full of peasants? I'll pass.

Are you Lord Pteth?

Hail Pharaoh!

What is your command, your majesty?

Your son and his wife are abusing my queen.

On your land.

Deal with it.

That wretched boy.

Gather the guards.

Bring gifts.

We're going to beg the queen's forgiveness.

Hear that, Serafina? Your marriage will never be blessed.

Listen to your neighbors.

Or take my offer. You can both come to the palace as maids for my wife and me.

I can wash my feet every day!

You've just signed your death warrants.

What are you staring at? You wouldn't dare hit me!

Insult my wife again, and you die.

You... Filthy peasant! You struck a noblewoman! I'll have you punished for

this! She's lost her mind!

Attacking her betters! You cross Lord Julian, you'll both die for this! First

you disgrace us, now you'll get us all in trouble!

Kill them, Julian!

Now! Call the guards!

I want them dead! Right here!

Are you listening?

Why does Seraphina get someone to protect her? And that bitch kicked me!

Me! Your wife!

They've assaulted the nobility and disturbed the peace.

Arrest them!

You're not angry with me?

You were protecting me. How could I be angry?

Whatever happens, we'll face it together.

Kill them!

Kill them both!

Stop!

Father!

Hail, Pharaoh!

Hail!

No bowing. Don't reveal who I am. Not yet.

Poor Lord Pateth.

His legs aren't what they used to be.

He must have tripped in his hurry.

Get up.

Yes, yes. Old age.

My legs keep giving out.

What's Lord Pateth doing here?

Julian!

Your father came!

He's here for our wedding!

Of course he is.

My father is here.

You two peasants had better kneel and beg me for mercy.

My lady, you've done our village proud.

Do remember us when you're living in the palace?

What an honor! The lord himself!

See, Zelopina, the lord came to celebrate my marriage.

Scared now?

Are you sure he's here for you, Illerin? Who else?

You two bitches!

Fine. I'll let father settle this.

Father? These shameless peasants have disgraced the village and insulted your

son and me. Have them banished from the city.

They have no decency, no respect for the law.

They don't belong here.

Father, you must pass judgment.

They're waiting for your decision, my lord.

They want an order.

Give them one.

Even this dog knows she's finished.

Father, give the order. Have them both. Guards!

So seize these two!

Those two!

Illerone and Julian!

Arrest them!

What?

Father, you're arresting the wrong people!

Father, what are you doing? I'm your son! This has to be a mistake!

You fools!

You dare question my judgment?

The pharaoh rules with mercy and tolerance.

We must honor true love, regardless of gender or race.

No. How can this be happening?

Why is he protecting them?

Illeron! Julian!

You've abused your rank, terrorized this village, and disgraced our city.

Guards! 30 lashes each!

Far.

Madam, is this punishment to your satisfaction?

My lord, you're most kind.

Good. Very good. We won't trouble you any further.

Serafina, we always knew you were blessed. Your wife is clearly a

remarkable woman.

Yes, that wicked Illeran misled us.

Please don't hold it against us.

You disgust me.

Do you have somewhere else we can stay?

Yes.

Nasara, is this where you used to live?

Yes, I lived here before.

Well, it's rather simple.

If you don't like it, we can... I do.

It feels warm.

Like you.

You must be exhausted.

Let's get you cleaned up. There's a hot spring behind the house. Shall I take

you?

Yes.

I can do that myself.

Alright.

Does it still hurt?

Not anymore.

fool are you trying to kill me forgive me my lord i was clumsy please

spare me if those hands can't even dress a wound what use are they gods cut them

off get him out of here mercy my lord please

who is this nasara even your father is

afraid of her i had someone look into it she's connected to the pharaoh probably

just a guard A palace lap bag. A lap dog?

She used the pharaoh's name to humiliate us? Just let her slip up once.

I'll make her pay a thousand times over.

Awake?

We left so quickly last night.

I still have things at home. I'd like to fetch them.

And make my home here with you. Of course.

I'll come with you.

Pharaoh! Something's wrong!

Pharaoh?

Oh, you know.

These deserts are bright. Not very bright.

We've been playing Pharaoh.

Playing Pharaoh?

Yes! I'm their Pharaoh!

Can't you tell?

That's right.

She's the cleverest. She's our pharaoh.

Our pharaoh takes us fruit picking.

Very well.

I'll make breakfast for my pharaoh and her loyal subjects.

Your Majesty, you've been away too long. The court has heard you're badly wounded

by the curse. Your uncle is rallying the elders to seize the throne.

Deryn has grown far too comfortable.

What is it?

I'm sorry, Serafina.

Something urgent has come up. I can't go to the village with you.

It's all right.

There's hardly anything to pack. I can manage.

Go and do what you need to do.

Follow her. Keep out of sight.

If she's in any danger, tell me at once.

Yes, Your Majesty!

My lady, Serafina has been seen back in the village, alone.

Perfect.

Here's our chance, Julian.

Serafina's back in the village, all alone.

We were whipped in public because of her.

Today, she pays.

You're right.

Guards!

Your orders, my lord. Take your men to the village.

Bring me that bitch, Serafina.

Yes, my lord.

Who are you?

Seize her.

What are you doing?

Let me go!

They've taken her!

We have to tell the Pharaoh!

Wait! Let's see where they're taking her.

Then we can tell the Pharaoh where to find her.

At last.

You're mine.

Without that bitch to protect you, who's going to save you now?

Hi, Lauren.

Did you bring me here to kill me?

Kill you?

That would be too easy.

30 lashes in front of everyone.

I'm going to make you suffer.

It's those two monsters again.

Get the pharaoh. I'll stay and watch them. Right.

You're unharmed?

Disappointed, uncle?

Were you hoping I'd die and leave you my throne?

You're too late. The court has recognized me as pharaoh. What can you

do about it?

Guards! Arrest Nisara!

useless!

Impossible.

How? How have you become so powerful?

I found the one I love.

She broke the curse.

Take him to the dungeon.

He will never leave it.

I found my true love.

From this day forward, she is your queen.

Every soul in Egypt will honor her.

Yes, your majesty.

Your Majesty, those monsters have taken the Queen!

What?

Thirty lashes.

They tore us open in front of everyone.

And today... Look at you now,

Selephina. Where's that bitch who protects you?

Why isn't she coming to save you?

Elorin.

Are you happy?

I don't think I'm the only one he's been hurting.

Liar! He's my husband.

He treats me well.

You won't turn us against each other.

You envy me.

You hate me.

But in this life, someone truly loves me. Even if I die here, I'll die knowing

I was loved. Can you say the same?

Still trying to drive us apart.

Even tied up like that, I underestimated you.

Such a clever tongue.

Shall we see how clever it is after I burn it?

You locked me up and tortured me to settle a grudge, Julian.

You're a monster.

Illerin, this is the husband you wanted?

Still insulting my husband?

Julian, kill her.

She'll die.

But wouldn't you rather watch her do it herself?

What do you have in mind?

Once I get that little bitch Nasura in here, you'll both learn what suffering

really is.

No.

Nasura has nothing to do with this.

Please, leave her alone.

How touching.

You want me to spare her?

Very well.

A deadly poison.

Take it.

And I give you my word, Nisara lives.

What do you say?

You'll keep your word?

Of course.

What? What's happening?

There's something up there! In the sky!

Nisara.

The pharaoh?

You're the pharaoh?

You're both going to die.

I'm sorry.

I should have come sooner.

You! Impossible!

You're an imposter!

Exactly! How could she be the pharaoh?

Now I see it. You stole the pharaoh's scepter so you could pose as him. A

thief using a stolen scepter to fool everyone!

You'll pay for every wound you gave her.

In the sun god's name, let lightning strike you down.

That scepter doesn't make you pharaoh.

You think a few words will bring down lightning?

You strike me with lightning.

Go on then.

Do it!

Who did this?

Who called down that curse?

I did.

Hail, Pharaoh.

Commander! That can't be right!

She's just one of the Pharaoh's lap halves!

Silence! That is the Pharaoh's own scepter. And I saw the sun god's form

descend here.

Don't let her fool you, Commander.

Why would the Pharaoh ever come to a place like this?

She's just a god.

She used her position to steal the scepter.

Tell me, Commander, have you ever seen the Pharaoh's face?

Well, I've never had that honor.

Right. Besides, how could she be the Pharaoh?

He's right.

Why would the Pharaoh be here? That power must have come from the stolen

scepter. You stole the Pharaoh's scepter and dared to pose as him? You'll pay for

this. Guards, seize her!

Fool. If you're so eager to die, so be it.

Lightning, strike!

Your Majesty, the Queen's bathing!

Hold on, Seraphina. I'm taking you home.

Nasara, a single drop of this water can save a life.

And you've used an entire pool for one woman.

She's worth it, father.

She saved me when the curse nearly killed me. When she wakes, I want her to

be my queen.

Have you lost your mind? You're a woman and you want to marry another woman?

How will you produce an heir?

I'll have no one but Serafina.

As for an heir, you're a godfather. Surely you can think of something.

I most certainly cannot.

But you've always indulged me.

You wouldn't let the royal line end with me, would you?

You know how much I indulge you.

Very well.

I'll help you have an heir. But to become queen, she must pass my trials.

That is my one condition. And until she passes, you must not tell her you're the

pharaoh.

Agreed. I believe in Seraphina.

She'll pass your trials.

Nisara, where are we?

The royal palace of Egypt.

The palace?

What are we doing here?

I'm the pharaoh's... I'm the pharaoh's

personal handmaid.

I begged for permission to use the sacred spring. It's what healed you.

That explains why they were afraid to cross you.

We can live here now.

I found you work in the Royal Archives.

We'll see each other every day.

Thank you, my love.

I'll work hard. I promise.

The first trial.

Integrity.

Sir,

what are you doing?

Well, you've seen it now.

The records for these goods are a mess.

Keep quiet, and we split it. Half for you, half for me.

Take it.

No more scraping by on a maid's wages.

No more scrubbing floors.

Say yes, and Nassar and I could live in comfort.

These are offerings to the Crown, sir. We have no right to them.

I'm offering you a fortune.

Are you stupid, or do you think you're too good for it? It isn't mine.

I won't take it.

You've seen too much to walk away.

Share the gold, or face the consequences.

Everything in your arms is yours.

Take it, and we forget this ever happened.

It could change my whole life.

But if I take it, I'm a thief too.

Think carefully.

Refuse me, and I'll make your life here impossible.

There's nothing wrong with money.

greed that traps you.

I won't take a single piece.

Keep your gold. I won't cover up your theft just to live in comfort.

I'll report what happened here. All of it.

Report me?

Then you won't be leaving this room.

Open this door! At once!

Sir, what do we do?

It's the Chamberlain.

What do you think?

Let her go!

Keep your mouth shut.

One word, and I'll make you wish you were dead.

Coming! Right away!

Lord Chamberlain, what brings you here?

I've been ordered to collect these offerings.

Have they been counted? Is anything missing?

All accounted for, my lord.

Every last piece.

My lord, I have something to report.

This man has been stealing from the palace.

The stolen jewels are still hidden in his robes. How dare you accuse me!

My lord, she's lying.

She's trying to frame me. Search him.

You'll see who's telling the truth.

Guards, search him!

Caught with the stolen goods. What have you to say now?

Stealing tribute from the crown is unforgivable. Take him away. Have him

executed.

Bribes, threats, even the fear of death.

Had she accepted the gold, she would have failed the trial.

She never would.

Most mortals would keep silent to save themselves.

She exposed him to his face. To hold so little power and still stand firm.

That is rare.

That's who she is, Father.

Even in that little mud house, she wanted no riches. Only someone who truly

loved her.

Always defending her. Did you consider what would have happened if the

Chamberlain had sided with the Keeper? She could have died.

I trust her, but I would never stand by and let her be hurt.

Very well.

she refused the stolen gold and spoke out knowing the risk seraphina has

passed the first trial she did it don't celebrate yet we've only just begun now

the second trial my lady

please help me someone's trying to kill us let us stay here just until it's safe

who are you who's trying to kill you I served a powerful lord.

I made one mistake, and now he wants me dead.

Which lord?

And why come to me?

You're better off not knowing.

He's too powerful, even for you. I heard you were an honest woman, and the

archives are out of the way. Please, protect me.

This is the royal palace.

There are rules.

I can't just let anyone stay here. My lady, I know something about your past.

You secretly married a woman. Give me shelter, and I'll take that secret to my

grave. How does he know?

If I let him stay, he'll always have that over me. But if I turn him away,

he'll tell everyone.

Where would Nisara and I go?

My lady, let him stay. At least your secret will be safe for now.

Even someone helpless can use your weakness against you. Let's see if she

can protect him without giving in to blackmail.

All I ask is food and a place to sleep, my lady.

Keep me safe, and I won't breathe a word of your secret.

I feel for him.

I do. But if I let him stay, I'll be giving in to blackmail.

You've only just become Keeper. If this gets out, you'll be thrown out of the

palace. Let him stay for now. We can work something out later.

If I do this to protect my secret, I'll spend my life under someone's thumb.

Just like them.

First he begs for pity, then he threatens me.

He planned this from the start.

I'm sorry for what's happened to you.

But I won't give you shelter in exchange for your silence.

You'd rather have your secret exposed?

Lose your place in the palace?

Pity can cloud even the clearest judgment.

So you'll leave me to die?

Fine. Don't blame me when everyone finds out you married a woman!

My lady.

If we can't reason with him, we'll have to use force. We could have him killed.

Quietly. Dead men don't tell secrets.

What? No.

I won't kill someone just to protect myself.

You're going to kill me?

I won't hurt you. But I won't trade shelter for your silence, either.

If you're innocent, I'll make sure you're safe.

But if you've lied to me, you'll answer for it. You really aren't afraid. I'll

tell everyone.

Tell them Nasara and I will face it together.

Gold and power are easy tests.

You learn who someone truly is when someone else holds their future in their

hands. She's handled it well.

Many fail here.

Some submit to a lifetime of blackmail to protect their position.

Others abuse their power and spill innocent blood to bury a secret.

She could have taken either easy way out. She refused both.

Egypt needs a queen who won't let power or self-interest cloud her judgment.

One who faces her fears and upholds the law even when it costs her.

Others sacrifice their principles to get ahead.

She won't. She's faced greed, ambition, and fear without losing herself.

She's worthy of becoming queen.

Yes.

In three days, Serafina will marry me.

Thank you, father.

I believe she'll make a worthy queen of Egypt.

Let it cool a little before you drink it.

All right.

In three days, the pharaoh will wed.

And on that day, I have a surprise for you.

Really?

The pharaoh's getting married?

Why would you have a surprise for me?

You'll find out at the wedding.

It's cool enough now.

Drink up and get some rest.

No more nightmares.

Once this pharaoh dies and Julian takes the throne, all of this will be mine.

But there wasn't a wedding in my last life, was there?

When do we get to see the pharaoh, darling?

I can't wait to watch that bitch Nysa get what's coming to her.

Patience. You don't just walk in and demand to see the pharaoh.

We'll make our accusation at the wedding.

Once the pharaoh finds out there's a thief in the palace, Serafina will die

screaming. Our wounds have only just healed and father fainted from the

shock. All because of her, I'll make them pay.

But why did your father react like that?

Why would he faint?

Father, you have to help us.

Who did this to you? How dare they disrespect me like this? Those two

bitches. All we did was teach Serafina a little lesson. And look what they did to

us. What?

How bad are the injuries?

Look at us.

It hurts, Father. Not you!

The woman you punished!

We only whipped her a few times, burned her with a hot iron, and... You... What

have you done?

Did you hear? The future queen works in the royal archives.

Really? Why would they give the future queen a servant's job?

Apparently the pharaoh wants to surprise her. Do you know her name? I don't want

to offend her by accident.

I heard it's Serafina.

What?

Did you hear that?

They said the pharaoh's marrying Serafina.

Why her?

Why does she get everything?

Calm down.

It could be someone with the same name.

How could that little bitch get anywhere near the pharaoh, let alone marry him?

And you think that's just a coincidence?

They said the future queen works in the archives.

Let's go and see for ourselves.

Of course!

Why didn't I think of that? Come on, darling, let's go!

By the pharaoh's order, you need a token to enter the archives.

Well... It really is you.

You? Who let you in here? Get out!

You always land on your feet, don't you?

First the pharaoh's guard, now the pharaoh himself.

What are you talking about?

Still playing innocent?

You must be very pleased with yourself.

From a mud hut to queen of Egypt.

Who wouldn't jump at that?

I just wonder where your precious masala fits in. I don't know what you're

talking about.

Leave. Now.

Or I'll have the guards remove you.

Stop! Playing dumb!

I heard them!

The pharaoh's bride is named Serafina.

Don't tell me that isn't you.

How is that possible?

Look at you.

You didn't even know you were the pharaoh's bride.

Did you?

Has your darling offered you up to the pharaoh?

I hear he's never married.

He's probably some withered old man.

No, I don't believe you.

Why not?

she gives you to him he gives her a promotion quite a bargain you're lying

she swore she'd never deceive me don't believe us

ask her yourself darling look what i brought you

what are you doing here darling what's wrong

did they hurt you nasara am i the woman the pharaoh is going to marry

You know.

It's true.

Everything they said is true.

Oh, Serafina. So much for your great love. Shut your mouth!

Darling, let me explain.

Explain what?

That you're giving me to the pharaoh to buy yourself power?

Or that you never loved me at all?

You've got it wrong.

I would never give you to anyone.

So, this was your surprise?

I thought you were different.

I thought... Wake up, Celebrina.

She was using you all along.

I haven't lied to you. I would never give you away. The truth is, I'm...

What?

The pharaoh?

Still keeping up the act?

Just wait until we tell him you stole his scepter.

You're finished.

Shut up!

Who do you think you are, talking to us like that?

Please, believe me. I'm telling you the truth.

I don't want to hear it!

Stop right there!

Move.

How dare you? I thought you were the pharaoh's guard.

Turns out you're just a lowly maid.

And you're not leaving until you get on your knees and apologize for what you

did to us.

You expect me to kneel to you?

What? What did you do to me?

Seraphina!

Seraphina!

Seraphina!

Serafina, wake up.

Please, you're scaring me.

Fetch the perdition, now!

I'm sorry.

This is all my fault.

Wake up!

Scream at me, hit me, anything.

Just wake up.

Just help her.

She collapsed.

What's wrong with her?

Your Majesty, she's with child.

The shock and distress caused her to faint.

What did you just say?

She fainted from the distress, Your Majesty.

No!

Before that!

Before?

She's with child?

Yes! Yes!

This is wonderful!

Your Majesty, shall I leave you then? Yes, yes, you may go.

Father, you did it.

Thank you for giving us a child.

Why is the Pharaoh so happy about this?

You'd think the child was hers.

I'm losing my mind. Two women can't have a child together.

Did you hear that?

She's pregnant.

That shameless slut.

Who knows whose bastard she's carrying?

We'll tell the Pharaoh right now.

Nisara, Serafina.

Your luck just ran out.

Get out!

Serafina, please.

Stay calm.

You're carrying a child.

You can't get so... What did you say?

I'm pregnant?

Yes.

How could I be? There's been no one but you.

The baby is mine.

We're both women. How could I be pregnant?

Father gave us this child.

The sun god.

The sun god?

Yes. You passed his tests, so he agreed to bless us with a child.

Wait. Why do you call him father?

If I tell you, will you promise not to be angry?

Tell me first.

I'm... I'm the pharaoh.

I'm the pharaoh.

The sun god's chosen.

I'm sorry I've kept it from you for so long. You're the pharaoh?

Yes.

But they say the pharaoh's an old man.

How can it be you?

That's just a rumor. I often have the high priest handle affairs for me. I

suppose people got the wrong idea.

Then why didn't you tell me?

After you saved me, you said you hated the rich and powerful.

I was afraid you'd hate me too.

So I kept quiet.

And the royal wedding?

I wanted to tell you on our wedding day.

Surprise you.

I never thought Julian and Eileron would twist it like this.

I'm sorry.

I should have told you sooner.

You collapsed, and you've been through so much. All because of me.

Is there anything else you're hiding from me? No.

That was the only thing, I swear.

Can you forgive me?

For the baby's sake, I'll forgive you. This once.

High Priest.

The royal wedding is almost upon us.

Is everything ready? And who is the bride? The pharaoh still hasn't told us.

You'll find out when the wedding begins.

Darling, look.

Could that be the pharaoh?

I'm not sure.

But they say he's an old man and he's carrying a scepter.

It must be him.

Perfect. We can tell him about those two bitches before they deceive him any

further. Come on.

Your Majesty!

I have something urgent to report.

How dare you!

This is... Wait.

Let them speak.

Your handmaiden stole your scepter.

She's been using it to deceive and threaten people.

My father was so outraged. He collapsed.

He still hasn't woken up.

What? Stealing the pharaoh's scepter is punishable by death!

Deceiving people right under the pharaoh's nose?

Has she no fear?

And your bride is a shameless whore. She already married your handmaid. Now she's

cheated on her and got herself pregnant with some bastard.

What did you say?

The pharaoh is marrying a woman?

Yes, your majesty.

Didn't you know?

The pharaoh marrying a woman? It's disgraceful.

And how are two women supposed to produce an heir? You didn't know your

bride was Serafina?

Of course.

Why would someone as exalted as you marry a woman so far beneath you? First,

she beds a woman.

Now she's carrying some bastard.

She'll disgrace the royal bloodline.

Your Majesty, investigate this.

A woman like that must never set foot in the palace.

My lord.

She's carrying another man's child and still trying to get into the palace.

This cannot go unpunished.

A scandal on the eve of the wedding! If we do nothing, the royal family will be

a laughingstock!

I had no idea so many of you had so much to say about my queen and me.

Hail Pharaoh!

Pharaoh? That's... That's impossible.

But... Aren't you the Pharaoh?

How... Did I ever say I was?

It can't be her!

That bitch can't be the Pharaoh!

How dare you insult the Pharaoh!

Guards! Execute them!

Wait.

You keep testing my patience.

I spared you once.

And you still dare show your faces here.

So what if you're the Pharaoh?

Seraphina's child still isn't yours.

Your Majesty, marrying a woman already defies our traditions.

And now she's carrying a child of unknown parentage. How can she be our

queen?

The royal bloodline is at stake, Your Majesty.

This is no small matter.

The child is mine.

Impossible! You're both women!

How could you have a child? You're just covering for her! That child is a

bastard! Your Majesty, you cannot marry this woman! We must protect the royal

bloodline!

I gave Nasala this child.

The child carries Nasala's blood and Serafina's in equal measure.

Do you still dare question it?

Hail Sun God!

We would not dare!

How can this be?

How? I have an heir.

Does anyone still object to Seraphina being my queen?

No, your majesty.

Thank you, father.

Rise.

Your majesty.

What shall we do with these two?

Lock them in the side hall.

They stay there until the wedding is over.

Yes, your majesty.

Continue the wedding preparations.

As you command.

Lock them in the side hall. Keep them under guard.

This is your fault, you stupid woman.

Look what you've done to me. Bitch, you've ruined everything.

No, stop. Please stop.

Now you're begging?

Who talked me into reporting them? Who wanted Seraphina destroyed?

Why?

Seraphina, what makes you so much better than me?

Even in this life, you get everything.

And I'm stuck with this monster.

I won't accept this. I won't.

It's the royal wedding. I want to see it. I hear there's a feast in the

square. Meat, wine, all you want.

But what about these two?

The pharaoh ordered us to guard them. What if something happens while we're

gone?

Look at that lock.

The chain's as thick as my arm. And that door?

They'd need wings to get out of here.

Fine. Let's go.

Just a quick look, then we're back.

They're gone.

In the name of the Sun God, before the waters of the Nile and all the people of

Egypt, today, Nisara, pharaoh of Egypt, takes Seraphina as her chosen queen.

Why?

Why does she always get everything?

Seraphina, move!

You beat me in my last life. Why do you get to win this one, too?

If dying lets us start over, then we're dying together!

Your Majesty!

Shame I missed you! But this bitch won't survive!

Please, stay with me. Our baby needs you.

Don't be afraid.

Don't try to talk. Someone help her, please!

Why? Why isn't the sacred water working?

What? How can it not be working? Then give her more! Get all of it, please!

Your Majesty, a single drop can bring someone back from the brink of death.

She's had so much, and there's still no change.

Then what do we do?

There's nothing more I can do.

Please, save her. Please. Your Majesty.

The blade was coated in chaos venom.

That's why the sacred water has no effect.

How do we save her?

There is a way, but whether she wakes depends on you.

Me? You saved her when her own divine power turned against her.

Perhaps you can save her again.

What do I need to do?

Give her your blood.

But I don't know how much she'll need. I'll save her.

Take as much of my blood as she needs.

It's working.

Her pulse is stronger.

Your Majesty, please stop. You've already lost too much blood.

It's not enough.

I can give her more. Your Majesty, if you won't think of yourself, think of

your baby. The pharaoh's only heir. You need your strength to keep helping her.

If you collapse, what happens to the pharaoh? To your child?

All right.

Your Majesty!

I'll take better care of myself.

I promise.

I want our baby to be born safe and healthy, so I can't give you too much at

once.

But I'll be here every day.

I promise.

won't you wake up?

I've been so scared.

Every night I dream about that knife, about you stepping in front of me.

This is all my fault.

If you hadn't tried to save me, you wouldn't be lying here.

I'm three months along now.

The physician says our baby's doing well. You need to wake up soon.

Our baby hasn't heard your voice yet.

Why would you do that?

I'm just a village girl. How could I be worth all this?

You're worth it.

Yes.

I'm here.

Nisara! You're awake!

I was so scared!

I'm sorry.

I kept you waiting.

Get the physician!

Nisara's awake!

Wonderful. The pharaoh is recovering well.

A few more days of rest should do it. And your majesty, she won't need any

more of your blood.

Your blood?

What did he mean?

It's nothing.

You've only just woken up. Don't worry about it. Your hand.

Let me see it.

It's ugly, isn't it?

No, not at all.

Did it hurt?

No. For you, it was worth it.

You silly girl.

Look who's talking.

Your Majesty, the woman who stabbed the pharaoh is demanding to see you.

Elorin, what does she want with you?

Bring her in.

You're not dead.

Selaphina saved me.

You said she was lucky, didn't you?

She is.

We grew up together, Selaphina. Everyone loved you. I was just as good as you. I

couldn't stand it.

So I swore that one day I'd have a better life than you.

You still can't see it, can you? You only care about yourself.

You always take what belongs to others. That's why no one in the village liked

you. So what?

Is wanting a better life a crime?

You can't steal happiness, Ilarin. You chased wealth and power. Look where it

got you.

You had all of it in both lives! Who are you to judge me?

Without her, you'd be nothing.

This is all her fault!

Even now, you feel no remnant.

Take her away.

Execute her and Julian.

You can't kill me!

Seraphina! You win! Are you happy now?

Come here.

It's over.

Yes, it's over.

No one's interrupting our wedding this time.

From now on, the three of us will always be together.

Today, Nisara, Pharaoh of Egypt, takes Seraphina.

As her chosen queen.

By the divine blood of the sun god, I swear to love and honor you, to protect

you all my life, and never to deceive or forsake you.

Through joy and sorrow, in sickness and in health, I will stand beside you all

the days of my life.

Slow down, sweetheart.

You'll fall.

Mommy, how come everyone else's daddy is a man, but mine's a woman?

Well... Because your daddy's special.

You and I are both gifts from the sun god.

That's how I get to be your daddy.

Oh, now I get it.