The intro plays, and the episode begins with Drake reaching the throne room after climbing ten floors. Rayzo meets him at the top of the staircase and says:
Rayzo:
"Where have you been, sire? We've been looking for you everywhere." Drake:
"I saw her. I saw Mira's daughter. I can't believe it-she looks exactly like her. Mia is Mira's daughter! Hahaha! Now everything makes sense. losif is Mia's father, Mira is her mother, and that bastard losif hid it all from me." Rayzo:
"How is that possible? Mia comes from a family that assisted in the Cold War."
Drake:
"Exactly. That baby losif was holding in his arms before leaving for another world-that was Mia."
Drake continues:
"Bring me the Cezar family book. I want to know everything. need to see if she's the chosen one."
Rayzo brings the book. Drake opens it, reads, then says:
Drake:
"Rayzo, take the book. I understand now. Everything fits together. Nowl can make a plan perfect that bring Mia to me without Raynor ever knowing."
Then Drake says:
Drake:
"Call Phanteea."
The call connects to Phanteea's palace. Xeanon and Zeanon answer. Drake says: Drake:
"What are you two doing, generals?"
Xeanon:
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"What do you mean, sir? We're planning our next move after securing a piece." Drake laughs at them.
Drake:
"Right... ostrich-brains. Mia's team has already been to the Dark lsland. I've seen them myself, and you two had no idea. You're like children raised in a temple."
The scene shifts to Mia, Mo, and Yuko arriving on an island covered in violet mist. The ground vibrates softly, as if breathing. Mia:
"The bracelet... it's pulsing differently. It feels like it's pulling me somewhere."
Yuko:
"The magic here is strange. It's like everything is listening to us."
Mo:
"Raynor said the eighth piece is hidden in a place where 'the echoes of the past never fall silent! This must be it."
As they move forward, whispers begin to rise- fragments of battles, promises, ancient
Mia:
"These... these are memories. Whose?" Onchao:
"Those who wielded the sword before your father."
They reach a circle of ancient stones. In the center, a glowing phantom appears-not threatening, but solemn. It is the spirit of an ancient Cezar warrior. Spirit:
"Heir... you have come."
Mia freezes.
Mia:
"You... you know me?"
Spirit:
have awaited you. The eighth piece cannot be taken. It must be earned" The stone in the center rises but remains suspended, held by a barrier of light. Spirit:
"Answer my question, Mia Cezar: What is harder to carry-power or truth?"
Mia takes a deep breath.
Mia:
"Truth. Power can be controlled. But truth.. truth changes you."
The barrier shatters like glass. The eighth piece descends gently into her hands. Spirit:
"Then you are ready. But remember: the truth you seek will break you before it heals you." The spirit fades.
Mia stands trembling, but determined.
The scene shifts back to Drake's palace. Xeanon and Zeanon kneel before him. Zeanon:
"Sire... the energy of the eighth piece has been activated"
Drake rises slowly from his throne. His shadow stretches across the floor like a living creature. Drake:
"So... she passed the Trial of Echoes. Just like her father."
Rayzo enters, uneasy.
Rayzo:
"Sire, if Mia continues at this pace, she'lI rebuild the sword. And then"
Drake:
know. And that's exactly what want." Xeanon looks up, confused.
Xeanon:
"But... aren't we trying to stop her?" Drake smiles coldly. Drake:
"No, general. We're pushing her exactly where want her to go. The completed sword... is not a threat to me"
He pauses.
Drake:
"It's a key"
Zeanon freezes.
Zeanon:
"A key... to what?"
Drake turns toward the window, staring at the Dark Island.
Drake:
"To the place where neither Raynor, nor losif, nor Samson ever dared to enter. The Dimension of Wishes." Rayzo flinches.
Rayzo:
"Sire... that place is forbidden even for you." Drake clenches his metal fist. Drake:
"That's exactly why need her." The room darkens.
Final shot: Drake's eyes glowing in the shadows.
