A NETFLIX ORIGINAL ANIME SERIES
THE EYE OF THE SERPENT IX
I must leave now.
But first…
I have two gifts for you, Victoria.
It's called Shiskatchegg.
There's an ancient legend in my hometown.
According to legend, this ring was one of Shaksiss' eyes,
the snake at the heart of the world,
the Great Mother of our kind.
It's one of two symbols of my power.
The other was Haiass.
Shiskatchegg.
Yes, I've heard of it.
In the Dark Age,
Emperor Talmannon used it to control all sorcerers.
It no longer has that ability,
but it still has other powers.
For instance, it can gather some of my shek perception.
It's like an extension of myself.
Now I want you to have it.
What?
As long as you wear it,
we'll be in touch.
And if you ever need me,
you can summon me through the ring.
And I'll come to you.
Whatever happens,
stay with Jack.
He'll protect you when I'm not around.
So why am I so important?
You are.
You have no idea to what extent.
I have one more gift for you, Victoria.
Look at me.
Goodbye. Farewell forever.
Where am I?
Lunnaris.
Don't go.
No.
Please.
Stay!
Lunnaris!
Thank you, Christian.
Can I come in?
Of course you can.
How's your wound?
It's almost healed, see?
So soon?
I don't know why, but I heal super fast.
You know…
I'm not completely normal.
Well, I don't think that's a big deal.
None of us are, right?
I guess not.
I…
like you just the way you are.
What's that?
Chris-- Kirtash's ring.
And why are you wearing it?
He gave it to me.
It's a token of affection.
Affection?
But, Victoria!
You saw him, just like I did!
You know fully well that he's a shek!
Hey, I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean to upset you.
It's just…
I don't understand any of this.
I have so much to tell you, Jack.
Will you listen?
Kirtash.
What do you want?
I just came to tell you that Ashran wants to see you.
You're in big trouble.
You don't know who you're talking to, Gerde.
We can still fix this.
Ashran knows what you've done, but it's not too late.
Kill her and stay with me.
She's the only thing standing between you and your Idhunese Empire.
Bring Ashran her head and he'll definitely forgive you.
Don't push my buttons, Gerde.
I could paralyze you on the spot
and sit and watch while your Fae essence is consumed
so far from the forest.
And I would feel no remorse.
I would even enjoy the show.
Ashran knows your secret.
And hers.
Do you want me to kill you for spying on me, Gerde?
Ashran would find out.
And it would make things worse.
Leave!
How do you know Kirtash isn't spying on us through the ring?
What if it's a trick to get to Limbhad?
I don't think so. He had a chance to kill us, but he didn't.
Yeah, you're right.
Besides, he saved your life when he protected you from my flame.
I never thought I'd say this, but…
I'm grateful to him for that.
Why do you two have to fight, Jack?
Is there no other way?
I don't know. I've always hated him.
But Elrion was the one who killed my parents.
Then Kirtash killed Elrion, avenging us all.
But I never hated that damned magician as much as I despise Kirtash.
It's almost irrational, it's--
Instinctive?
It could be my fear of snakes.
Maybe I sensed that Kirtash was a shek.
Even so, I'd be willing to forget about it all.
If you just ask.
Although I can't wrap my head around it, I know that he's important to you.
-Jack… -But that doesn't solve anything.
Kirtash is still set on killing me.
You can't deny I should defend myself.
Of course not.
I wish things were different.
Do you think Kirtash would join us… for you?
If only.
I'm worried about what would happen to him if they found out he's protecting me.
But I don't know if he cares about me that much.
Ashran is his father and the sheks are his people.
Why would he betray them?
Perhaps for eyes like yours.
Don't be silly.
I mean it.
I see a very special light in your eyes.
Like a star in the night sky.
Jack.
That's lovely.
Anyway.
It might sound silly, but…
It's what I think.
I wish I also had a gift for you.
To prove how I feel about you.
If you want,
there's something that would make me very happy.
What's that?
A kiss.
You knew who she was.
Did you know from the beginning?
Since the first time I looked into her eyes.
Two years ago.
And you never told me. You kept it from me!
Do you know what that means?
Yes, my lord.
Anyone else in your position
would be dead by now, Kirtash.
But I'll give you a chance to explain yourself.
I don't want her to die, my lord.
I was hoping to find another way,
so I wouldn't have to kill her.
That doesn't justify you acting behind my back, Kirtash.
You have become weak, prone to human emotions.
And that…
is of no use to me.
You're no use to me at all!
Kirtash…
my son.
You're heir to the world we have conquered for you,
and in return, you keep a secret from me that could ruin everything.
Why?
For a feeling?
You're pathetically human. It's unfortunate.
I can see it in your eyes.
That's what this creature has done to you.
And yet, you dare plead for her life?
I love her, father.
You are not worthy of calling me father.
But you can still be my most powerful warrior again,
and the one most loyal to my cause.
I will not put Victoria in harm's way.
Of course you will.
You'll see.
No!
Sunny skies are expected in Spain this weekend,
and all throughout next week--
What's up with the weather report, Nana?
Can't they see it's raining?
Tell me, who are you?
Christian!
My name is Christian--
Victoria?
What's wrong?
Victoria!
Christian!
I have to… save him.
You're not going anywhere, Victoria.
It would be very dangerous.
You don't understand.
He needs me!
Wait. He's far away from you.
You can't get to him, Victoria. Can't you see that?
I have to go!
Let go!
Gerde.
See what I must do to my son for his disloyalty?
Tell me, what do you think I would do to you if you failed me?
Look at him. My own son.
Humiliated and helpless at my feet.
Do you still find him… appealing?
He is still my prince, my lord.
And he will again become…
the proud and invincible prince we all remember.
He could be yours then.
If you want him,
you must go to Earth and bring me the girl…
Dead.
Understood?
But the girl is protected by ancient magic,
more powerful than mine.
I don't care how many spells are guarding her.
You're a talented magician.
Show me you can be useful.
Thy will be done, my lord.
Go.
Now tell me who you are.
My name is…
Christian!
I won't give in!
Hey, wait up! Where are you going with that?
Christian, I need to save him!
What's wrong with Victoria?
No idea.
But she took the Staff.
We need to protect her.
Take Sumlaris!
Wherever she's going, we'll follow.
Please.
Take me to Christian!
He's in Idhun, isn't he?
You can't get to Idhun from here.
Ashran and the sheks control the interdimensional gate.
Still, I must go.
He's in pain! I think he's being tortured.
Then he might have been exposed.
Who are you talking about?
It's Kirtash.
He came to warn Victoria they’ve sent a woman assassin to kill her.
Now he's facing the consequences of his betrayal.
What?
He knew they'd find out eventually, and he still…
risked his life for my sake.
Nana was right.
It's no use.
I can't get to him.
What? Your grandma?
What does she have to do with this?
Nana?
I'm very glad to see you, friends of Idhun.
Prince Alsan.
You seem different.
You must tell me what's happened to you since we last met.
What the…?
How can this be?
It's time for you to know the truth, my child.
I am Idhunese,
and I arrived in this world fleeing Ashran's empire.
So you're an exiled sorceress?
So you knew all along…?
I knew perfectly well who you were
the moment your powers manifested at the orphanage, Victoria.
That's why I adopted you.
So I could care for you and protect you until we could return to Idhun.
Aile!
You knew each other?
I was in the group of sorcerers
that sent the dragon and the unicorn to Earth from Kazlunn Tower.
I remember.
You crossed the gate too, didn't you?
Why didn't you reach out to the Resistance when you got to Earth?
Because you and Shail got here many years after I did.
I thought you had lost your way.
That's impossible.
That long?
The sheks have ruled Idhun for 15 years,
Prince Alsan.
But for you it's only been five.
I don't get it. Why?
I crossed the gate after Yandrak and Lunnaris
and got to Earth when they did.
You and Shail crossed shortly after.
But in that exact moment,
Ashran closed the gate and trapped you between both worlds.
For 15 years?
No, ten years went by, not 15.
That was the time since Ashran closed the gate
until he reopened it to send Kirtash through.
That's when you and Shail finally arrived in Limbhad.
But we had been here for a full decade.
It's not possible. No.
Why didn't you tell me any of this?
Because I've always wanted
for you to live a normal life until it was time.
Time?
I have more to tell you, but it'll have to wait.
We're in danger.
In danger? Here?
Our enemies are getting ready to attack this house.
I've warded the surroundings with magic,
but they'll breach them soon.
But we must return to Idhun now!
If we don't do something, they'll kill Christian!
She means Kirtash.
I thought so.
I've seen him around here.
You knew? And you allowed it?
Kirtash has become a powerful ally, Alsan.
He chose to protect Victoria.
I won't refuse such valuable aid.
By the gods, he's a shek!
Stop fighting, we need to--
They're here.
Trolls.
Their magic is limited, but they're dreadful in big numbers.
Gerde, a traitor to our kind.
She's a powerful Fae magician who left us to join Ashran.
Some of the magical defenses still work,
but I don't know for how long.
Attack! Now!
We'll cover the main entrance.
What will you do?
I'll stay back and restore the manor's magical barriers.
When I'm done, I'll join you for the fight.
You'll always be my Nana, no matter what.
I'm sorry I kept all of this from you, but I had to.
You probably can't help Christian right now,
but Jack needs you.
Don't even think about it, Gerde.
So you're the creature Kirtash betrayed us for.
How disappointing.
You don't even know who you are.
You'll be dead soon enough, Victoria,
and your Christian will die along with you.
This is just too easy.
Don't you touch her!
Come closer.
Come.
Jack, wake up!
No!
You're stubborn, boy, but I shall break your will.
My name is Christian!
As you wish, my son.
I have no choice but to do this the hard way.
Jack!
Victoria…
Christian!
Please, tell me you're still there.
Christian!
Tell me who you are.
My name is Kirtash, my lord.
Welcome home,
my son.