1 00:00:00,880 --> 00:00:02,440 [King] Partake of my free snack samples. 2 00:00:02,764 --> 00:00:04,559 Take them. I demand it as your ruler, 3 00:00:04,560 --> 00:00:06,389 the King of Demons. 4 00:00:06,390 --> 00:00:08,099 [grunts] 5 00:00:08,100 --> 00:00:09,660 Why isn't anyone paying attention to me? 6 00:00:09,684 --> 00:00:11,309 I'm their rightful overlord. 7 00:00:11,310 --> 00:00:13,229 Intellectually and such. 8 00:00:13,230 --> 00:00:14,529 Yeah. 9 00:00:14,530 --> 00:00:16,149 - Hey! - [grunts] 10 00:00:16,150 --> 00:00:17,239 [sniffs] 11 00:00:17,240 --> 00:00:20,409 It reeks more of nerd than money today. 12 00:00:20,410 --> 00:00:22,199 Guys! [grunts] 13 00:00:22,200 --> 00:00:24,490 You will not believe what's going on. 14 00:00:25,370 --> 00:00:27,369 It's a bookfair! 15 00:00:27,370 --> 00:00:29,250 Where books come to life. 16 00:00:30,170 --> 00:00:31,579 - Hello. - [grunts] 17 00:00:31,580 --> 00:00:33,539 A fair without rides? 18 00:00:33,540 --> 00:00:38,380 Who need rides when this can take you anywhere? 19 00:00:39,220 --> 00:00:40,259 [grunts] 20 00:00:40,260 --> 00:00:41,760 [screams] 21 00:00:42,470 --> 00:00:44,429 A, ew. B, I'm bored. 22 00:00:44,430 --> 00:00:47,309 C, I feel like pickpocketing some dork while they browse. 23 00:00:47,310 --> 00:00:48,429 No, wait. 24 00:00:48,430 --> 00:00:50,189 Will you give it a chance? 25 00:00:50,190 --> 00:00:51,439 I'll let you ride in my hoody. 26 00:00:51,440 --> 00:00:53,189 [chuckling] Ooh! 27 00:00:53,190 --> 00:00:55,359 This bookfair's got everything. 28 00:00:55,360 --> 00:00:57,530 A zine-making workshop. Meet and greets. 29 00:00:58,110 --> 00:01:00,109 And what's that... [gasps] 30 00:01:00,110 --> 00:01:02,200 A writing competition? 31 00:01:04,200 --> 00:01:06,369 I've always wanted to be a writer. 32 00:01:06,370 --> 00:01:09,289 Writer? What? I thought you wanted to be a witch? 33 00:01:09,290 --> 00:01:11,209 Of course I wanna be a witch. 34 00:01:11,210 --> 00:01:14,459 But where I'm from that's kinda... impossible. 35 00:01:14,460 --> 00:01:17,419 So, my runner up dream was to be a writer. 36 00:01:17,420 --> 00:01:18,980 I've had this "About the Author" picture 37 00:01:19,130 --> 00:01:20,379 since I was seven years old. 38 00:01:20,380 --> 00:01:21,880 I know my good angle. 39 00:01:22,430 --> 00:01:24,299 I'm gonna enter the competition. 40 00:01:24,300 --> 00:01:25,559 - [laughing] - [grunts] 41 00:01:25,560 --> 00:01:27,559 Ugh. What are these basement dwellers 42 00:01:27,560 --> 00:01:29,429 doing out in natural sunlight? 43 00:01:29,430 --> 00:01:31,519 Um, we're in line for John De Plume, 44 00:01:31,520 --> 00:01:34,149 most famous writer on the Boiling Isles. 45 00:01:34,150 --> 00:01:37,189 Famed author of the Realm Warrior Series. 46 00:01:37,190 --> 00:01:39,399 I'm gonna have him read my story. 47 00:01:39,400 --> 00:01:41,279 And marry me. 48 00:01:41,280 --> 00:01:43,159 John, will you sign my child? 49 00:01:43,160 --> 00:01:44,279 I'll sign anything. 50 00:01:44,280 --> 00:01:46,329 [laughs] 51 00:01:46,330 --> 00:01:50,249 Such power. Such command he holds over his minions. 52 00:01:50,250 --> 00:01:52,419 I must have the same. 53 00:01:52,420 --> 00:01:55,539 Luz the human, I too shall enter the competition. 54 00:01:55,540 --> 00:01:59,169 Really? [gasps] We could work together. 55 00:01:59,170 --> 00:02:00,419 It'll be perfect. 56 00:02:00,420 --> 00:02:03,429 We're best friends, so we'll make the best team. 57 00:02:03,430 --> 00:02:05,339 Team! Yes! 58 00:02:05,340 --> 00:02:07,259 My name goes first on the cover. 59 00:02:07,460 --> 00:02:10,070 [theme music playing] 60 00:02:45,550 --> 00:02:48,510 [chattering, snorting] 61 00:02:50,350 --> 00:02:52,389 Boring, boring. 62 00:02:52,390 --> 00:02:54,099 [groans] 63 00:02:54,100 --> 00:02:55,600 Boring. [gasps] 64 00:02:56,400 --> 00:02:58,149 [gasps] Another wrinkle. 65 00:02:58,150 --> 00:02:59,479 The curse is quickening. 66 00:02:59,480 --> 00:03:01,190 [Lilith] You! Lackey. 67 00:03:04,110 --> 00:03:05,449 Lilith. 68 00:03:05,450 --> 00:03:07,489 Do you have the item we discussed? 69 00:03:07,490 --> 00:03:09,620 Oh, yes. Right here. 70 00:03:13,450 --> 00:03:15,209 This is excellent. 71 00:03:15,210 --> 00:03:17,379 A map to the Bloom of Eternal Youth. 72 00:03:17,380 --> 00:03:20,379 I think the emperor will be very pleased. 73 00:03:20,380 --> 00:03:21,880 Ma'am shouldn't we be searching 74 00:03:22,130 --> 00:03:23,490 for the owl lady to join the coven? 75 00:03:23,514 --> 00:03:25,379 Remember that whole plan? [grunts] 76 00:03:25,380 --> 00:03:27,469 My sister's curse has left her frail. 77 00:03:27,470 --> 00:03:29,509 She'll still be here when we get back. 78 00:03:29,510 --> 00:03:31,099 [grunts] 79 00:03:31,100 --> 00:03:32,269 This come first. 80 00:03:32,270 --> 00:03:33,470 It's for the emperor after all. 81 00:03:33,494 --> 00:03:35,519 Yeah! All hail the emperor! 82 00:03:35,520 --> 00:03:37,439 Very good, Steve. 83 00:03:37,440 --> 00:03:39,559 Shoulder pads for Steve. 84 00:03:39,560 --> 00:03:42,189 Hey, bub, what'd you tell my prissy sister? 85 00:03:42,190 --> 00:03:45,109 Oh, it's a map to the Bloom of Eternal Youth. 86 00:03:45,110 --> 00:03:48,199 A rare flower that only grows once a millennia. 87 00:03:48,200 --> 00:03:50,319 Like the name says, it gives eternal youth 88 00:03:50,320 --> 00:03:52,539 to whomever holds it. Interesting. 89 00:03:52,540 --> 00:03:56,289 So, Lilith wants to nab this power for the emperor, huh? 90 00:03:56,290 --> 00:03:59,459 Well, won't she be surprised when I get there first 91 00:03:59,460 --> 00:04:01,249 and get it for myself. 92 00:04:01,250 --> 00:04:04,130 Ha! That'll show her who's frail. 93 00:04:05,170 --> 00:04:07,510 Yes. Well, uh. We'll see, won't we? 94 00:04:09,550 --> 00:04:12,310 Can't go without a map, of course. 95 00:04:18,560 --> 00:04:20,399 Now, let's write down some ideas 96 00:04:20,400 --> 00:04:22,229 that we wanna see in the story. 97 00:04:22,230 --> 00:04:23,519 I can write anything? 98 00:04:23,520 --> 00:04:26,189 [Luz] Yeah, we're brainstorming. 99 00:04:26,190 --> 00:04:28,110 Every idea is a good idea. 100 00:04:29,320 --> 00:04:31,370 Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Done. 101 00:04:33,370 --> 00:04:35,330 Aw. Is that all you wanna see? 102 00:04:39,420 --> 00:04:40,920 Hmm. 103 00:04:41,380 --> 00:04:42,459 [Luz] Romance. 104 00:04:42,460 --> 00:04:45,549 Magic. Heartbreak with shimmer tears. 105 00:04:45,550 --> 00:04:50,379 And the main character is, of course... [hums] Luzura. 106 00:04:50,380 --> 00:04:54,219 I know it's kinda cliché but what's wrong with cliché? 107 00:04:54,220 --> 00:04:56,560 [grunts] And my main character's the king... Er... 108 00:04:57,100 --> 00:04:58,479 The ruler of demons. 109 00:04:58,480 --> 00:05:01,099 With this totally original, all-star cast, 110 00:05:01,100 --> 00:05:02,600 victory will be ours. 111 00:05:03,270 --> 00:05:04,270 [clanking] 112 00:05:04,271 --> 00:05:06,149 Now, for the easy part. 113 00:05:06,150 --> 00:05:08,150 [cheerful music playing] 114 00:05:16,370 --> 00:05:18,369 [cheerful music continues] 115 00:05:18,370 --> 00:05:20,580 [keys clacking] 116 00:05:23,170 --> 00:05:24,730 Luzura's tears fell on the Frozen Prince 117 00:05:25,130 --> 00:05:26,459 bringing him back to life. 118 00:05:26,460 --> 00:05:29,299 Uh, it feels a little unrealistic. 119 00:05:29,300 --> 00:05:31,129 I see what you're saying. 120 00:05:31,130 --> 00:05:34,139 But in your version, Ruler just destroys everything. 121 00:05:34,140 --> 00:05:36,349 I think a little romantic tension could help the scene. 122 00:05:36,350 --> 00:05:38,309 Hey. There's more to life than shipping. 123 00:05:38,310 --> 00:05:40,559 Don't you dare insult shipping in my presence. 124 00:05:40,560 --> 00:05:43,269 [Eda] Apprentice, living room. 125 00:05:43,270 --> 00:05:45,359 I'll be back. We'll figure this out. 126 00:05:45,360 --> 00:05:46,860 Okay, writing buddy? 127 00:05:48,320 --> 00:05:49,820 My turn to write. 128 00:05:51,400 --> 00:05:52,449 [Luz] Hey. 129 00:05:52,450 --> 00:05:54,159 What's up, boss lady? 130 00:05:54,160 --> 00:05:55,489 I am popping out for a few days 131 00:05:55,490 --> 00:05:58,489 to an undisclosed place to do undisclosed things. 132 00:05:58,490 --> 00:06:00,409 You're in charge. Great. 133 00:06:00,410 --> 00:06:02,369 No questions. Okay. 134 00:06:02,370 --> 00:06:04,330 I said no questions. 135 00:06:07,420 --> 00:06:09,590 Well, King, it's just you and me for a while. 136 00:06:10,130 --> 00:06:11,169 [gasps] 137 00:06:11,170 --> 00:06:14,589 [dramatic music playing] 138 00:06:14,590 --> 00:06:16,259 - [keys clacking] - Hey, Luz. 139 00:06:16,260 --> 00:06:17,469 - [bell dings] - Great news. 140 00:06:17,470 --> 00:06:20,179 What have you done? 141 00:06:20,180 --> 00:06:23,100 I just made a few tiny edits and this baby is humming. 142 00:06:24,150 --> 00:06:26,229 Luzura dies? 143 00:06:26,230 --> 00:06:27,730 I know, right? What a twist. 144 00:06:28,110 --> 00:06:30,399 King, I know you're trying to help 145 00:06:30,400 --> 00:06:32,279 but I think you're crossing a line. 146 00:06:32,280 --> 00:06:34,449 Yeah, into greatness. Don't you want us to win? 147 00:06:34,450 --> 00:06:36,369 If this is how you wanna win, 148 00:06:36,370 --> 00:06:38,410 then maybe you should submit the story on your own. 149 00:06:39,240 --> 00:06:40,369 What? 150 00:06:40,370 --> 00:06:42,289 Bah! What does she know? 151 00:06:42,290 --> 00:06:44,329 What the heck, man? Learn to collaborate. 152 00:06:44,330 --> 00:06:45,369 Hush, you! 153 00:06:45,370 --> 00:06:46,539 I'll prove to both of you 154 00:06:46,540 --> 00:06:48,210 my story is superior. 155 00:06:49,500 --> 00:06:51,259 Hey, you scum! 156 00:06:51,260 --> 00:06:52,339 Which one of you wants 157 00:06:52,340 --> 00:06:54,259 to read my literary masterpiece? 158 00:06:54,260 --> 00:06:55,549 Anyone brave enough? 159 00:06:55,550 --> 00:06:57,599 [all growling] 160 00:06:57,600 --> 00:06:59,100 - [doors banging] - Oof! 161 00:07:00,220 --> 00:07:01,220 [grunts] 162 00:07:01,470 --> 00:07:02,970 [groans] 163 00:07:03,560 --> 00:07:06,150 I'll read your story. 164 00:07:09,360 --> 00:07:12,359 [pulsates] 165 00:07:12,360 --> 00:07:14,239 You wrote this? 166 00:07:14,240 --> 00:07:16,569 Yep, that's me. Only me. 167 00:07:16,570 --> 00:07:18,620 Let me get you a fruit punch. 168 00:07:19,160 --> 00:07:21,200 Ooh. I love punching. 169 00:07:23,290 --> 00:07:26,329 I'm Piniet of Piniet Publishing House. 170 00:07:26,330 --> 00:07:28,459 And your name is King? 171 00:07:28,460 --> 00:07:31,129 It's more of a rank than a name. 172 00:07:31,130 --> 00:07:32,509 I loved your story. 173 00:07:32,510 --> 00:07:34,259 So much better than the submissions 174 00:07:34,260 --> 00:07:36,219 we got for the competition. 175 00:07:36,220 --> 00:07:40,549 I want to buy it and publish it for everyone to read. 176 00:07:40,550 --> 00:07:44,389 I'll make you as famous as John De Plume. 177 00:07:44,390 --> 00:07:47,139 - [all cheering] - Ooh! P-choo! P-choo! 178 00:07:47,140 --> 00:07:49,189 Ooh! [yells] 179 00:07:49,190 --> 00:07:51,479 I've always wanted a people chair. I'm in. 180 00:07:51,480 --> 00:07:54,489 This will be the first step in my reclamation of power. 181 00:07:54,490 --> 00:07:58,490 Then all you have to do is sign here. 182 00:08:01,410 --> 00:08:02,910 [thuds] 183 00:08:05,290 --> 00:08:07,289 You're ominous. And I like it. 184 00:08:07,290 --> 00:08:10,290 Get ready to be famous, Mr. King. 185 00:08:12,380 --> 00:08:16,380 [grunting] 186 00:08:17,550 --> 00:08:20,549 [clanking] 187 00:08:20,550 --> 00:08:23,099 [whooshing] 188 00:08:23,100 --> 00:08:24,179 [thuds] 189 00:08:24,180 --> 00:08:26,180 [crackling] 190 00:08:27,430 --> 00:08:29,270 [rattling] 191 00:08:30,440 --> 00:08:33,110 Ouch! Jeez! 192 00:08:34,190 --> 00:08:36,529 It's the perfect blend of heart and heartlessness. 193 00:08:36,530 --> 00:08:39,110 Like two authors mashed into one. 194 00:08:39,450 --> 00:08:41,200 [laughs] 195 00:08:42,410 --> 00:08:45,490 [all chattering] 196 00:08:54,210 --> 00:08:56,169 Spend money on my thing I wrote. 197 00:08:56,170 --> 00:08:57,670 Spend money on my thing I wrote. 198 00:08:58,550 --> 00:09:02,299 [gasping, chattering] 199 00:09:02,300 --> 00:09:04,349 - [cheering, laughing] - [fan] Whoo-hoo! Yeah! 200 00:09:04,350 --> 00:09:07,519 Mr. King! Mr. King, I love your writing. 201 00:09:07,520 --> 00:09:09,309 Please read my story? 202 00:09:09,310 --> 00:09:11,349 [laughs] Oh, my. 203 00:09:11,350 --> 00:09:13,519 Oh, it's good to be minions. I mean fans. 204 00:09:13,520 --> 00:09:15,269 [fan] King! 205 00:09:15,270 --> 00:09:17,230 You're my inspiration. 206 00:09:26,330 --> 00:09:29,369 Okay, from the Minitaur, I head due north. 207 00:09:29,370 --> 00:09:32,369 And with luck, I'll get to the Bloom of Eternal Youth before Lilith. 208 00:09:32,370 --> 00:09:34,129 [laughs, snorts] 209 00:09:34,130 --> 00:09:36,589 Ah, who's frail now, emperor dorks? 210 00:09:36,590 --> 00:09:39,130 [gasps] Someone's following me. 211 00:09:44,140 --> 00:09:45,640 [fire crackling] 212 00:09:46,100 --> 00:09:47,400 Spicy toss! 213 00:09:47,510 --> 00:09:49,010 [yelps] 214 00:09:49,350 --> 00:09:51,140 Lily? Edalyn? 215 00:09:53,100 --> 00:09:56,319 [scoffs] And of course you would be here just to be a nuisance. 216 00:09:56,320 --> 00:09:58,319 Why don't you go home and rest? 217 00:09:58,320 --> 00:10:00,149 Wouldn't want you breaking a hip. 218 00:10:00,150 --> 00:10:02,529 Sorry, sister. I'm stronger than you think. 219 00:10:02,530 --> 00:10:05,570 I'm here to save the Bloom of Eternal Youth from the likes of you. 220 00:10:07,240 --> 00:10:08,539 I'm gonna get there before you. 221 00:10:08,540 --> 00:10:10,040 [yelps] No, you won't. 222 00:10:10,410 --> 00:10:12,500 [keys clacking] 223 00:10:14,210 --> 00:10:15,710 [King] Hey, Luz. 224 00:10:16,540 --> 00:10:18,339 Guess who won the writing competition 225 00:10:18,340 --> 00:10:20,590 and became a blockbuster writer superstar? 226 00:10:21,130 --> 00:10:23,509 You're right. It's me. Me! [keys clacking] 227 00:10:23,510 --> 00:10:25,259 Do you wanna touch my scarf? 228 00:10:25,260 --> 00:10:27,299 A fan crochet it out of their own hair. 229 00:10:27,300 --> 00:10:29,179 It smells so bad. 230 00:10:29,180 --> 00:10:31,269 [keys clacking continues] 231 00:10:31,270 --> 00:10:35,519 My publisher is throwing a huge party for my book, Ruler's Reach. 232 00:10:35,520 --> 00:10:39,190 And I, uh, I'd like for you to be there. 233 00:10:41,570 --> 00:10:43,529 [keys clacking continues] 234 00:10:43,530 --> 00:10:46,320 All right, fine. Be that way, I guess. 235 00:10:49,200 --> 00:10:50,449 [sighs] 236 00:10:50,450 --> 00:10:52,409 Girl, you don't need him. 237 00:10:52,410 --> 00:10:54,460 But I don't want to be mad at him either. 238 00:10:58,460 --> 00:11:00,459 [crowd cheering] 239 00:11:00,460 --> 00:11:03,509 [fan] Your fans are dying to know when Ruler's Reach 2 comes out. 240 00:11:03,510 --> 00:11:05,220 That's between me and my publisher. 241 00:11:05,550 --> 00:11:07,219 Right, Piniet? 242 00:11:07,220 --> 00:11:09,469 Yes. Oh, pardon me. 243 00:11:09,470 --> 00:11:12,390 I need a few moments of King's time. 244 00:11:14,310 --> 00:11:16,309 [fans cheering] 245 00:11:16,310 --> 00:11:19,269 Where's John De Plume at? I wanted to compare sunglasses. 246 00:11:19,270 --> 00:11:22,479 Oh, he's taking a break to finish his latest masterpiece. 247 00:11:22,480 --> 00:11:26,199 Fame can really box you in, you know? 248 00:11:26,200 --> 00:11:29,279 Uh, speaking of, how's your second book coming along? 249 00:11:29,280 --> 00:11:32,199 Coming along or finished? 250 00:11:32,200 --> 00:11:34,579 Bam! [laughs] Ruler's Reach 2. 251 00:11:34,580 --> 00:11:36,209 Now with more swears. 252 00:11:36,210 --> 00:11:38,210 Ah! Splendid! 253 00:11:38,460 --> 00:11:40,249 [pulsates] 254 00:11:40,250 --> 00:11:41,589 Oh, you cad. 255 00:11:41,590 --> 00:11:43,459 Not only are you a great writer 256 00:11:43,460 --> 00:11:45,379 but a practical joker as well. 257 00:11:45,380 --> 00:11:47,219 That's true. Wait, what? 258 00:11:47,220 --> 00:11:49,549 Oh, this is truly awful. 259 00:11:49,550 --> 00:11:51,510 Looking forward to the real draft. 260 00:11:54,100 --> 00:11:56,519 Truly awful. But I'm a best-selling writer. 261 00:11:56,520 --> 00:11:58,020 How? 262 00:11:58,520 --> 00:12:01,359 [chattering] 263 00:12:01,360 --> 00:12:03,480 Luz, I can't write without her. 264 00:12:04,570 --> 00:12:07,529 Luz, buddy, I'm so glad you could make it. 265 00:12:07,530 --> 00:12:11,329 Hey, King. I didn't want to be angry at your success. 266 00:12:11,330 --> 00:12:14,499 You're my friend. So, congratulations. 267 00:12:14,500 --> 00:12:15,579 Great to hear. 268 00:12:15,580 --> 00:12:17,620 'Cause I really need your help with my next book. 269 00:12:18,120 --> 00:12:19,459 - Huh? - Apparently, 270 00:12:19,460 --> 00:12:21,459 I can't write my daring works of genius 271 00:12:21,460 --> 00:12:24,299 without rebelling against your gushy fantasy slop. 272 00:12:24,300 --> 00:12:25,800 Excuse me? 273 00:12:26,130 --> 00:12:28,129 [chuckles] We make a great team. 274 00:12:28,130 --> 00:12:30,470 So, here's a pen. Writey writey. Clock's a ticking. 275 00:12:32,350 --> 00:12:33,469 [all gasp] 276 00:12:33,470 --> 00:12:34,970 I'm not writing for you 277 00:12:35,100 --> 00:12:36,460 after you made fun of all my ideas. 278 00:12:36,484 --> 00:12:38,574 Hey! What the heck? 279 00:12:39,100 --> 00:12:41,480 Congratulations on all your hard-earned success. 280 00:12:43,400 --> 00:12:45,480 What am I gonna do? I can't write without her. 281 00:12:46,570 --> 00:12:48,200 Hmm. 282 00:12:49,150 --> 00:12:50,489 [grunts, pants] 283 00:12:50,490 --> 00:12:52,160 [grunts, pants] 284 00:12:53,490 --> 00:12:57,200 Ha! Doesn't this remind you of how we used to race to the kitchen, Lily? 285 00:12:57,500 --> 00:12:58,619 Lily? 286 00:12:58,620 --> 00:13:00,420 - [mumbling] - [gasps] 287 00:13:01,210 --> 00:13:02,289 [hisses] 288 00:13:02,290 --> 00:13:04,169 [mumbling continues] 289 00:13:04,170 --> 00:13:05,670 Lily! 290 00:13:06,510 --> 00:13:07,549 [hisses] 291 00:13:07,550 --> 00:13:09,429 [screams] 292 00:13:09,430 --> 00:13:11,340 [mumbling] 293 00:13:12,430 --> 00:13:13,930 Alley-oop! 294 00:13:14,560 --> 00:13:17,269 [sighs] Thank you, Edalyn. 295 00:13:17,270 --> 00:13:19,309 I wasn't certain that you'd save me. 296 00:13:19,310 --> 00:13:22,479 Stow it. Uh, we might fight but you're still my sister. 297 00:13:22,480 --> 00:13:25,319 And besides, if anyone's putting you down, it's gonna be me. 298 00:13:25,320 --> 00:13:26,820 Ha! [grunts] 299 00:13:27,230 --> 00:13:28,359 [chuckles] 300 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:29,860 Oh, is that... 301 00:13:34,370 --> 00:13:36,370 The Bloom of Eternal Youth. 302 00:13:38,160 --> 00:13:39,280 All right. Back off. [grunts] 303 00:13:39,304 --> 00:13:41,289 That baby's mine. 304 00:13:41,290 --> 00:13:44,169 [groans] Why are you always like this? 305 00:13:44,170 --> 00:13:47,499 Because Lilith, you think I'm just some tired, old biddy. 306 00:13:47,500 --> 00:13:49,300 Ah, but I'm more than that. 307 00:13:50,510 --> 00:13:54,340 And with the Bloom of Eternal Youth's power, I'll show you... 308 00:13:55,550 --> 00:13:57,219 What the... 309 00:13:57,220 --> 00:13:59,270 [laughing] 310 00:14:09,150 --> 00:14:11,529 [sighs] They got his good angle. 311 00:14:11,530 --> 00:14:13,530 [footsteps approaching] 312 00:14:15,120 --> 00:14:16,620 Uh, can I help you? 313 00:14:19,580 --> 00:14:21,289 Perhaps. 314 00:14:21,290 --> 00:14:24,420 I hear you're an aspiring writer? 315 00:14:25,170 --> 00:14:26,670 [chuckles] 316 00:14:27,380 --> 00:14:28,589 [fan] King! We love you! King! 317 00:14:28,590 --> 00:14:30,259 [crowd cheering] King! King! 318 00:14:30,260 --> 00:14:31,549 I can't wait for the sequel. 319 00:14:31,550 --> 00:14:33,379 If it's disappointing in any way, 320 00:14:33,380 --> 00:14:36,090 I will spend every day of my life trashing it. 321 00:14:37,390 --> 00:14:38,559 Oh, boy. 322 00:14:38,560 --> 00:14:41,519 Oh, man. Ah, geez. 323 00:14:41,520 --> 00:14:43,439 [whimpering] Hemming. Hawing. 324 00:14:43,440 --> 00:14:47,269 Piniet, I gotta come clean. We can't announce book two. 325 00:14:47,270 --> 00:14:49,439 I can't write without... without... 326 00:14:49,440 --> 00:14:51,440 [Piniet] Without your writing partner? 327 00:14:55,490 --> 00:14:57,279 [gasps] King! 328 00:14:57,280 --> 00:14:59,579 - Luz! - That snappily-dressed lizard 329 00:14:59,580 --> 00:15:01,250 trapped me in this shrinking box. 330 00:15:03,250 --> 00:15:04,369 [screams] 331 00:15:04,370 --> 00:15:06,209 You gotta get me out. 332 00:15:06,210 --> 00:15:08,459 What are you doing with her? Let her go. 333 00:15:08,460 --> 00:15:10,549 You wrote Ruler's Reach together. 334 00:15:10,550 --> 00:15:12,549 So, if you don't want her crushed, 335 00:15:12,550 --> 00:15:14,510 you'll write together again. 336 00:15:15,470 --> 00:15:17,339 Oh, don't give me that look. 337 00:15:17,340 --> 00:15:21,140 Some of the best books were written in literal crunch time. 338 00:15:21,520 --> 00:15:23,139 [yelps] 339 00:15:23,140 --> 00:15:25,269 That's a toxic mentality that contributes to burnout 340 00:15:25,270 --> 00:15:27,269 and unrealistic expectations. 341 00:15:27,270 --> 00:15:28,770 King, do something! 342 00:15:29,110 --> 00:15:30,149 [grunts] 343 00:15:30,150 --> 00:15:32,149 Set her free, now! 344 00:15:32,150 --> 00:15:34,399 Not until I get my best-seller. 345 00:15:34,400 --> 00:15:37,570 You'll recall you are under contract. 346 00:15:38,120 --> 00:15:39,449 Whoa. [grunts] 347 00:15:39,450 --> 00:15:40,619 Whoa! 348 00:15:40,620 --> 00:15:42,290 Oof! 349 00:15:44,500 --> 00:15:46,209 [Piniet] Make your deadline, 350 00:15:46,210 --> 00:15:48,380 or you'll never be able to hold a pen again. 351 00:15:48,580 --> 00:15:50,170 Just like... 352 00:15:50,540 --> 00:15:52,419 Help me! 353 00:15:52,420 --> 00:15:53,920 Nooo! 354 00:15:54,380 --> 00:15:57,179 - Help us! - Get us out of here! 355 00:15:57,180 --> 00:15:58,680 [grunting, screaming] 356 00:15:59,430 --> 00:16:01,180 I'll leave you to it. 357 00:16:02,310 --> 00:16:05,179 Looking forward to your next volume. 358 00:16:05,180 --> 00:16:07,309 - [warps] - [yelps] 359 00:16:07,310 --> 00:16:09,310 We're not getting out of here till we write a book. 360 00:16:09,334 --> 00:16:11,269 And that'll take forever. 361 00:16:11,270 --> 00:16:12,479 We're cube meat. 362 00:16:12,480 --> 00:16:15,239 Well, I have my story. 363 00:16:15,240 --> 00:16:18,569 But it's all hugging and crying. I can't put my name on that. 364 00:16:18,570 --> 00:16:22,619 King, that is why we are in here! 365 00:16:22,620 --> 00:16:26,499 Because you can't compromise. 366 00:16:26,500 --> 00:16:29,420 All I wanted was to write a dumb story with my friend. 367 00:16:30,540 --> 00:16:34,169 Luz, you're living your dream. You're becoming a witch. 368 00:16:34,170 --> 00:16:36,589 But this celebrity is as close as I'll ever get to my dream. 369 00:16:36,590 --> 00:16:39,299 It all went to my head, and I hurt you. 370 00:16:39,300 --> 00:16:41,389 - I'm sorry. - Hey. 371 00:16:41,390 --> 00:16:44,309 Being with you is one of my favorite parts of this dream. 372 00:16:44,310 --> 00:16:46,179 - [warps] - [yelps] 373 00:16:46,180 --> 00:16:47,479 I have a plan. 374 00:16:47,480 --> 00:16:50,099 But we need to work together this time. 375 00:16:50,100 --> 00:16:52,189 Just tell me what to do. 376 00:16:52,190 --> 00:16:54,269 [Merchant] I know you must be confused. 377 00:16:54,270 --> 00:16:57,439 The Bloom of Eternal Youth, dead? 378 00:16:57,440 --> 00:17:00,529 What if I told you the Bloom never existed at all? 379 00:17:00,530 --> 00:17:04,199 And now that I have led you to my nest, 380 00:17:04,200 --> 00:17:09,459 I'll suck all the life out of you to satisfy my unending hunger! 381 00:17:09,460 --> 00:17:12,289 He scammed us. Can you believe he scammed us? 382 00:17:12,290 --> 00:17:15,249 I thought there was a 50/50 chance going in. 383 00:17:15,250 --> 00:17:17,549 Hard not to admire the tenacity though. 384 00:17:17,550 --> 00:17:21,219 Good entrance. But that outfit? Ha! 385 00:17:21,220 --> 00:17:22,509 Oh, look at his little shoes. 386 00:17:22,510 --> 00:17:25,179 [Eda, Lilith laughing] 387 00:17:25,180 --> 00:17:28,269 Well, maybe you've never been led into a lethal trap before 388 00:17:28,270 --> 00:17:32,400 but the response should be, "Ah! No! Spare us! 389 00:17:33,560 --> 00:17:37,149 Ah, sure. Spare us. 390 00:17:37,150 --> 00:17:40,360 Woe to us, whose fates are sealed. 391 00:17:41,450 --> 00:17:43,570 Tha... That's right. We just cower. 392 00:17:44,160 --> 00:17:47,240 [whimpers] Cower. [gulps] 393 00:17:48,540 --> 00:17:50,040 Oh, dang. [cubes squeal] 394 00:17:50,160 --> 00:17:52,290 Hey, Piniet! We're done! 395 00:17:53,540 --> 00:17:55,589 Faster than I expected. 396 00:17:55,590 --> 00:17:57,419 That's the miracle of team work. 397 00:17:57,420 --> 00:17:58,920 [warps] 398 00:18:01,300 --> 00:18:02,800 [pulsates] 399 00:18:04,430 --> 00:18:07,559 This is much more gushy than your last book. 400 00:18:07,560 --> 00:18:10,560 Skip to the finale, because it's quite a payoff. 401 00:18:12,100 --> 00:18:13,600 [pulsates] 402 00:18:18,280 --> 00:18:19,479 What is this all about? 403 00:18:19,480 --> 00:18:21,189 Light spell! 404 00:18:21,190 --> 00:18:22,569 [bursts] 405 00:18:22,570 --> 00:18:25,279 - [grunts] - Agh! I just realized, 406 00:18:25,280 --> 00:18:26,489 I should've said enlightening. 407 00:18:26,490 --> 00:18:27,579 Skip to the finale. 408 00:18:27,580 --> 00:18:29,489 You'll find it enlightening. 409 00:18:29,490 --> 00:18:31,540 - King, the contract! - [groaning] 410 00:18:32,410 --> 00:18:34,499 Pretentious scarf, go! 411 00:18:34,500 --> 00:18:36,170 [yelps, grunts] 412 00:18:37,420 --> 00:18:38,920 [growls] 413 00:18:39,170 --> 00:18:40,670 [grunting] 414 00:18:41,170 --> 00:18:42,219 [pants] 415 00:18:42,220 --> 00:18:43,549 I made you a star 416 00:18:43,550 --> 00:18:45,590 and this is how you repay me? 417 00:18:46,140 --> 00:18:49,179 No, this is. [clamoring] 418 00:18:49,180 --> 00:18:50,680 [cube] How's this for edits? 419 00:18:51,100 --> 00:18:53,140 - And self-publishing! - [clamoring] 420 00:18:53,560 --> 00:18:55,439 [both grunt] 421 00:18:55,440 --> 00:18:57,309 [grunts] [cubes squeal] 422 00:18:57,310 --> 00:19:00,359 You are making this harder than it needs to be. 423 00:19:00,360 --> 00:19:04,239 And believe me, I am being very patient. 424 00:19:04,240 --> 00:19:06,279 [grunts, groans] 425 00:19:06,280 --> 00:19:07,780 But let's... 426 00:19:09,200 --> 00:19:09,620 [clanks] 427 00:19:10,160 --> 00:19:12,329 [grunts] Cut to the finish. 428 00:19:12,330 --> 00:19:13,830 [slams] 429 00:19:14,160 --> 00:19:15,209 [all] Huh? 430 00:19:15,210 --> 00:19:16,369 King, 431 00:19:16,370 --> 00:19:17,870 I am your biggest fan. 432 00:19:18,130 --> 00:19:19,630 [grunts] 433 00:19:20,340 --> 00:19:22,379 And I fought my way back here for you 434 00:19:22,380 --> 00:19:23,880 to read my story. 435 00:19:25,180 --> 00:19:27,700 I'm sorry. My lawyer advised me not to look at unsolicited work. 436 00:19:27,724 --> 00:19:29,179 But, but... 437 00:19:29,180 --> 00:19:32,099 Ugh! If I read this will you go? 438 00:19:32,100 --> 00:19:34,269 So I can annihilate them in peace? 439 00:19:34,270 --> 00:19:35,559 Of course. 440 00:19:35,560 --> 00:19:37,350 - [crashes] - [clanking] 441 00:19:38,270 --> 00:19:43,530 [pulsates] 442 00:19:46,200 --> 00:19:49,239 [sniffs] Oh, it's beautiful. 443 00:19:49,240 --> 00:19:51,579 You... you must let me publish this. 444 00:19:51,580 --> 00:19:53,450 I can make you a star. 445 00:19:54,160 --> 00:19:55,369 Really? 446 00:19:55,370 --> 00:19:57,539 Wait a minute. What about King? 447 00:19:57,540 --> 00:19:59,459 Ugh! [grunts] 448 00:19:59,460 --> 00:20:01,209 You're old news. 449 00:20:01,210 --> 00:20:04,209 She on the other hand is the future. 450 00:20:04,210 --> 00:20:05,259 - Whoo-hoo! - Freedom! 451 00:20:05,260 --> 00:20:06,469 Hey! King! 452 00:20:06,470 --> 00:20:09,470 We're good then? Yes. Quite. 453 00:20:10,430 --> 00:20:12,179 [grunts] 454 00:20:12,180 --> 00:20:13,680 P-choo! P-choo! 455 00:20:14,270 --> 00:20:15,429 [grunts] 456 00:20:15,430 --> 00:20:17,349 Well, we wrecked this chump. 457 00:20:17,350 --> 00:20:19,560 but I guess the Bloom of Eternal Youth isn't real. 458 00:20:20,110 --> 00:20:21,189 [sighs] 459 00:20:21,190 --> 00:20:22,569 Well, if it makes any difference, 460 00:20:22,570 --> 00:20:25,189 I don't consider you to be a tired old biddy. 461 00:20:25,190 --> 00:20:26,239 Really? 462 00:20:26,240 --> 00:20:28,449 If you were you'd be much easier to catch. 463 00:20:28,450 --> 00:20:29,529 Oh, great. 464 00:20:29,530 --> 00:20:32,579 You're gonna cart me away to the coven now, are you? 465 00:20:32,580 --> 00:20:35,499 Not now. Because I want to give you a chance 466 00:20:35,500 --> 00:20:37,000 to join on your own. 467 00:20:38,420 --> 00:20:40,499 Join me in the Emperor's Coven, Edalyn? 468 00:20:40,500 --> 00:20:43,170 He could even heal your curse. 469 00:20:46,210 --> 00:20:48,549 No, I'll heal it on my own terms. 470 00:20:48,550 --> 00:20:50,470 I don't want to owe him anything. 471 00:20:51,300 --> 00:20:52,509 Catch you later, sis. 472 00:20:52,510 --> 00:20:55,180 Not if I catch you first. 473 00:20:59,350 --> 00:21:00,850 I'll see you around. 474 00:21:02,560 --> 00:21:04,060 [sighs] 475 00:21:04,570 --> 00:21:07,360 You're welcome for the chance to bond. 476 00:21:09,150 --> 00:21:10,650 [squeals] 477 00:21:14,530 --> 00:21:16,159 [snores] 478 00:21:16,160 --> 00:21:17,499 [yawns] 479 00:21:17,500 --> 00:21:19,459 Hey, kids. Woof. 480 00:21:19,460 --> 00:21:20,499 [back cracks] 481 00:21:20,500 --> 00:21:22,629 That was a rough couple days. 482 00:21:22,630 --> 00:21:24,290 Yeah, I'll say. 483 00:21:26,130 --> 00:21:27,169 [grunts] 484 00:21:27,170 --> 00:21:28,490 Well, nothing a bit of apple blood 485 00:21:28,514 --> 00:21:30,179 and a good book can't mend. 486 00:21:30,180 --> 00:21:31,219 Books? 487 00:21:31,220 --> 00:21:33,349 Nope, I don't know nothing about that. 488 00:21:33,350 --> 00:21:35,509 We hate books. Wow, look at the time. 489 00:21:35,510 --> 00:21:37,270 What's a book? Good night! 490 00:21:40,310 --> 00:21:41,810 Huh? 491 00:21:42,440 --> 00:21:44,479 [gasps] What the... 492 00:21:44,480 --> 00:21:47,670 Girl, you do not wanna know. 493 00:21:48,718 --> 00:21:51,618 -- Addic7ed.com --