Scene: The Red-Eyed Prince and the Inheritance of Power (The Final Choice)
ALEXA ISROVNA (ALEXA)
(The moment the Prince says "Now, enter," she immediately starts walking towards the entrance of the secret, subterranean lair beneath the Oak Tree, committing her unwavering resolve.)
"Fire-Eyed... I am ready to pay the price."
(She walks rapidly, her gaze fixed only on the entrance. It is as if neither the Prince nor his mystery can distract Alexa from her goal.)
KOREAN PRINCE (PRINCE) / (THE FIRE-EYED)
(He smiles faintly and stares at Alexa's back. The cigarette in his hand is now completely finished. He drops it lightly onto the ground.)
"Excellent... the Queen of Moscow is moving forward."
Just as Alexa is very close to the entrance...
Suddenly, several sets of quick, panicked footsteps are heard from the other side of the forest. The voices of the Korean maidservants ring out.
FIRST HANDMAID
(In Korean, almost shouting)
"Queen! Alexa Isrovna! Where are you? We must return immediately! There is great danger!"
SECOND HANDMAID
(Gasping)
"Quickly! They are coming from behind us! Queen, do not delay!"
Alexa Isrovna halts abruptly at the entrance to the lair. The firm lines of resolve on her forehead now turn to concern. She does not know whether she should heed the maids' desperate call and return, or enter the Prince's mysterious lair.
Alexa swiftly turns back to look at the Prince. The Fire-Eyed's eyes now hold a mysterious smile, as if he was waiting for this exact obstacle.
ALEXA ISROVNA (ALEXA)
(A strained urgency in her voice.)
"Who are they? And do you know why they have come at this very moment?"
KOREAN PRINCE (PRINCE) / (THE FIRE-EYED)
(Softly, contrasting sharply with the environment)
"Queen, your destiny lies within your decision. Your first weakness calls to you. Now, which will you prioritize—the Inheritance of Power... or the Inheritance of Life?"
(The maidservants have now drawn close, panic evident in their eyes. Alexa Isrovna faces a moment of ultimate decision—to enter the lair, or retreat with the maidservants.)
ALEXA ISROVNA (ALEXA)
(She looks from the dark entrance of the lair to the panicked faces of the maids, then finally meets The Fire-Eyed's glowing red eyes. The decision is instantaneous, ruthless, and entirely in character with the future Alia.)
"Power secures life. Without it, life is a burden."
(She immediately turns her back on the maids and the sound of danger.)
"Move, Fire-Eyed. The path is open."
(Alexa descends the stone steps without a moment of hesitation. Her long, honey-brown hair is the last thing to disappear into the darkness of the subterranean lair.)
FIRST HANDMAID
(Screaming, watching the entrance close)
"No! Queen! Don't go!"
The Prince raises his hand, and the ground around the Oak Tree silently shifts back into place, sealing the entrance with an almost impossible speed. The maids stare in horror at the now-solid ground.
KOREAN PRINCE (PRINCE) / (THE FIRE-EYED)
(He stands over the trembling maids, his voice cold and commanding.)
"She has made her choice. Now, you will make yours. Go. Tell your King the Moscow Queen is dead, taken by the darkness of the forest. If you ever speak of this place, or of what truly lies beneath, you will join her in the deepest silence."
(The maids, terrified, flee back toward the palace. The Prince looks down at the sealed entrance, a look of profound satisfaction in his red eyes.)
KOREAN PRINCE (PRINCE) / (THE FIRE-EYED)
(Whispering to the earth)
"Welcome, Isrovna. The game is truly underway."
FADE TO BLACK.
The choice has been made! Alexa has sacrificed her immediate safety (and the maids) for the ultimate knowledge and power, setting the true timeline for Alia's future.
The Birth of Love in the Secret Chamber (1500 AD)
Alexa Isrovna descended the stairs of the underground secret chamber. Just then, The Fire-Eyed Prince, Jun, followed her. His red eyes, which had previously symbolized power, now felt to Alexa like a mysterious invitation.
THE FIRE-EYED PRINCE (JUN)
(In a low, deep voice)
"You entered, Queen of Moscow. But this chamber doesn't just grant knowledge; it demands a heart. Is your Isrovna resolve prepared to pay that price?"
ALEXA ISROVNA (ALEXA)
(Her voice is no longer cold, but curious)
"I am ready to pay the price, Fire-Eyed. But what is your identity as the guardian of this chamber? Are you merely a guard, or a part of this ancient history?"
Prince Jun sighed. His red eyes softened for the first time. He realized this woman was the answer to his 1500 years of waiting.
THE FIRE-EYED PRINCE (JUN)
(In Korean, as if sharing a secret)
"I have no name, Alexa. After entering this chamber, I am merely a servant of Time and Fate. However... if you wish to call me by a name, call me Jun. And I am not a guard... I am the curse that devours every king."
In the chamber's mysterious, dim light, Alexa and Jun stared at each other. The walls of ancient knowledge surrounding them seemed to bear witness to the beginning of an impossible love. Alexa knew this relationship had no future, but the long-held anticipation in her Isrovna blood seemed to find contentment in Jun's eyes. During the days of acquiring knowledge, between turning the pages of ancient manuscripts, their love slowly deepened.
The Marriage and the Eternal Vow
Six months later. Alexa and Jun decided not to abide by any societal rules. They would secretly marry within this hidden chamber, amidst the ancient scrolls and mysterious power.
Late at night, in a corner of the chamber, two ancient Obsidian stone rings were exchanged.
JUN (JUN)
(Emotional, yet firm)
"Alexa, I cannot make a royal vow. But I swear that our souls will find each other time after time. You are my only Queen, my last sanctuary."
ALEXA ISROVNA (ALEXA)
(Embracing Jun, her long hair brushing his face)
"My resolve was only for protecting the empire, Jun. Now my resolve is to live for you, even if it is after death. From today, our love is eternal, just like this chamber."
Their marriage was complete, but the joy was fleeting. Their relationship was an unbalanced fusion of power and fate that nature could not sustain.
The Tragedy: The 1500-Year Cry
A year after the marriage. Just as Alexa was about to complete her secret knowledge, tragedy struck. Whether it was the curse of Prince Jun or the consequence of breaking the ancient power's rules, Jun fell gravely ill.
Alexa used all her acquired knowledge, even the ancient power within her Isrovna blood, but she could not save Jun.
JUN (JUN)
(His red eyes slowly dimming, holding Alexa's hand)
"Alexa... my Queen... do not let the resolve in your eyes break. Our love... will wait for reincarnation. Release me... deceive Time..."
Immediately after, Prince Jun's life force left him. Alexa did not scream. Her face became hard as stone. She simply held her husband in her lap.
The Vow of the Curse: In that moment, Alexa realized that the knowledge and power she gained could keep her alive but could not protect her love. Sitting there in the secret chamber, she made an unyielding vow for 1500 years. She applied ancient power to her body, preserving her grief, hatred, and resolve in an immutable state.
1500 Years of Mourning: She pledged that in every life, she would wait for Jun's reincarnation. As a symbol of that wait, she maintained a silent cry for 1500 years, which mingled with the memory and consciousness of her descendant, Alia. Scene: The Old Cycle (The Shadow of Alexander)
Alia lies beside Victor, who holds her tightly. The room is quiet, but inside Alia's mind, two millennia of history are colliding.
INT. VICTOR'S PRIVATE CHAMBER – BEDROOM AREA – CONTINUOUS
Alia's outward expression is calm, but her inner thoughts race. She realizes her relationship with Victor—the tragedy of Jun, Anashia's revenge—is all part of a long, inevitable cycle.
ALIA'S MIND (Internal Monologue)
"Ah, this warmth... this power. This isn't just Victor; this is Alexander. The very man my ancestor, Alexa Isrovna, first met. Back then, it was a bond of war and diplomacy, not love. Alexa both hated and surrendered to that powerful man's arrogance and might—just as I surrender to Victor today."
She recalls the history: Alexa's marriage to Alexander was merely a contract for power and protection. Alexander was likely one of Victor's most dominant ancient ancestors—a warrior or ruler.
"My ancestor Alexa married Alexander first for power and security. And then she loved Jun for passion. Jun was the quiet, mysterious one, the guardian of the secret knowledge. Alexander was overt power, and Jun was hidden strength."
Alia's eyes snap open. She turns slightly to look at Victor's face. Victor's features bear the same authority and arrogance as Alexander's ancient shadow.
"This man... Victor. He is both the shadow of Alexander—the symbol of overt power—and the vessel for Jun's ancient energy, whose knowledge Alexa stole. Will this curse, this cycle, never end?"
A cold, new resolve forms in Alia's mind.
"I will not let the Alexander bloodline perpetually win. My rebellion isn't just against Anashia or Victor; it's against this eternal cycle of power. Alexa's mistake was trying to mix power with love. I won't make the same mistake. I will break the cycle."
Victor senses Alia is awake and stirs. He smiles softly. He is unaware that Alia is now planning a fight not just against his current schemes, but against all of his ancestors.
VICTOR (VICTOR)
(In a quiet, but guarded tone)
"Are you awake now, Queen? Were you sleeping, or were you making a secret decision?"
ALIA (ALIA)
(Her eyes now holding no fear, only cold resolve)
"I wasn't sleeping, Victor. I was making a decision. I will find the ancient source of power Anashia seeks, for you. But in return, I demand my full authority. Will you grant that, Alexander?"
The word Alexander on Alia's lips causes Victor's gaze to harden instantly. He is momentarily startled by her knowledge of his secret family history. Victor is surprised, but a definite spark of attraction is visible in his eyes.
VICTOR (VICTOR)
(Whispering)
"You are right, Queen. I should have been called Alexander. Now tell me, what exactly do you mean by your full authority?"
Alia smiles—her victory is now certain