Tribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy

I've been waiting for 8,000 years...

8,000 years...

I thought that the gods had already abandoned me.

Now...

The time has finally come...

I shall give you eternal life and power equal to mine.

But you need to give me something in exchange.

What do you want in exchange?

You. Everything about you.

From this day forth...

you shall never, ever feel kindness in your heart.

Nor will you feel happiness, peace, or satisfaction.

There's only hatred in your heart!

You'll no longer remember your lover, your people, friends, and child.

Or even...

yourself.

You'll only remember that you're my slave.

But I can promise you in the God of Desolation's name.

Those mortals who once hurt you and your people

shall kneel and cry before your child's horsewhip

along with their descendants.

However... they will not be forgiven.

Lava shall engulf them.

Their bodies and souls will burn in the fires of Hell.

Until all turns into ash.

You...

Are you willing?

I am.

Quickly! Put out the fire!

Put out the fire!

Your Majesty, why would you ask to live in the Celestial Prison?

I often have nightmares at night these days.

I run off randomly whenever I'm in a dream.

I'm afraid of doing anything scary.

It's more reassuring to stay here.

If there's anything to discuss, let Yu Xin Ji make the decisions.

Come to me only if he really can't decide.

Yes.

You're thinking that the Duan Empire is unfortunate to have a crazy emperor.

- We wouldn't dare think so. - We wouldn't dare think so.

Get up.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

- Open the door. - Yes.

Do you have goldlings on you?

I'm not a wealthy person.

How could I have goldlings on me?

Take it.

Have Yu Xin Ji bring me some goldlings.

Yes.

I wonder how long I can keep this monster in my mind at bay.

I'll hold him off as long as I can.

Go and eat it.

What's the matter?

You're so unhappy?

I've solved it.

I've found out where the Sovereign Seal is.

Where is it?

I'll draw you a map later.

The restoration of the Wise now lies in the hands of Mister Ha.

Mister?

Just call me Ha, like you did, so I'll feel more at ease.

Can you start drawing the map now?

Would you like to know what the coded passage said

about the intriguing trait of the Sovereign Seal?

Will this slow you down on drawing the map?

Forget it if you're not interested.

Can you tell stories while you draw?

It's a stone that fell from the sky!

8,000 star years ago

there was a huge battle between the God of Ruins and God of Desolation.

The God of Ruins crumbled into pieces.

His whereabouts are unknown.

The God of Desolation's spirit is dead.

But his body turned into the lands.

Living creatures were grown from it.

That was how Novoland was created.

That was how the six tribes of Novoland and creatures came into existence.

This stone fell from the sky after the battle

when the God of Desolation became the lands.

It's a piece of the God of Ruins.

It carries the God of Ruins' spirit.

It seeks peace and eternity.

It has the power to stabilize all forces.

Therefore, it was made into the Sovereign Seal

by the royal dynasty who pursued stability.

They hoped that by possessing it, they could claim sovereignty forever.

Sadly, that was no more than a silly dream.

A stone is still a stone even if it's carved into a seal.

Since then, the dynasties of the Humans started alternating.

Zhao, Xi, Yin, Xie, Ben, Cheng, Duan.

All seven dynasties.

Not one royal family gets to truly own sovereignty and peace forever.

I've been talking for ages, but are you even listening?

This is where the Sovereign Seal is hidden?

Exactly!

This is...

This is the royal city of the Humans!

You really are quite a glutton.

"Upon gods' will, forever prosper."

This is good jade.

Throughout my years in the palace

I've never seen jade so soft and beautiful.

Sadly, half of it is missing.

Yu Xin Ji.

Are you here to bring me goldlings?

I'm here to make good on my promise.

What promise?

Don't pretend to forget it.

I've told you.

If you grant the Charmers a peaceful sanctuary

I'll search for Pan Xi for you.

Although you've forgotten your promise

I haven't.

Pan Xi is already dead.

The legend you told me was just a lie.

This flower...

It's called Mandaraka.

It's the twin of the red flower, Manjusaka.

Destiny binds them in mind, but they are meant to be forever apart.

Mandaraka can only bloom in the most beautiful place in the world.

Your Charmer will develop a physical form in the place where mandarakas blossom.

If she succeeds in doing so

she can have blood and flesh like we both do.

Then she can stay by your side forever.

Where is that most beautiful place?

If you're willing to come with me, I'll take you there.

Take me there.

What about your sovereignty?

My sovereignty?

The world should belong to everyone.

Why would I care?

Only Pan Xi can point me in the right direction

and spend a lifetime with me.

Let's go.

The battles at Shang Yang Pass and Heng Yu Pass are tense.

The Soarers, the Oceanides, and the Wise are all eager to prance.

I'd like to suggest Your Majesty sign an amnesty decree.

Exonerate the Muru family.

Bring them back from exile to the royal court to manage the army.

Master Eunuch, when His Majesty returns, please hand this report to him.

Wei Ping...

Hardly has one crisis subsided when another rises.

Master Tan, aren't you afraid to get into trouble?

Why would it even matter if General Yu signs the decree?

His Majesty acts according to General Yu's intentions anyway.

Why would you bother putting up such a pretense?

The emperor is the ruler.

A subject remains a subordinate.

Aren't you willing to do anything for your master, the Muru family?

- Master! - Master!

- General! - General!

- General! - General!

Muyun Sheng is one of the Charmers.

He's willful and carefree.

He can't be regarded as a normal person!

Who knows when he will return?

Once Great General crosses the sea and arrives in Shang Prefecture

it will all be too late!

General!

Please save the entire Muru family!

General!

- General! - General!

What is the mission of the Muru Cavalry?

Say it!

Uphold law and order!

Protect the Muyun sovereignty!

Your Majesty!

The soldiers of Muru aren't disloyal subjects!

Your subject, Yu Xin Ji...

will await Your Majesty's return.

Huan Sea is right ahead.

You won't feel as bad once we cross the sea.

The dead can't be upset.

Another word of nonsense from you and I'll rip your mouth out.

Even valiant men like the Murus ended up like this.

You still think of fighting?

How impressive it is!

I dare you to say it again.

Save your breath.

Reserve your energy to fight off the Giants.

However, a cripple might be the first to die in Shang Prefecture anyway.

It's you again, you jerk!

How many times do I have to beat you up

to make you remember that you can't see me?

There are battles all along the way.

The eight lords of Han Prefecture are fighting against

one another for military power.

All the common folks have escaped.

I can't find any food so just make do with these fruits.

Throw them out.

- Father-- - Throw them out!

Han Jiang has been with us the whole time.

This wasn't his fault.

You don't like fruit?

I'll look for some other food.

Warriors must eat in order to keep their physique.

Leave now.