Kronos, murdered his father at the request of his mother...
...feared that he might be killed by his own son.
In Greece the authority of the head of the family was absolute.
For this very reason, prophecy and patricide...
...were bound together from the very beginning.
Ah, thank you.
-Are they at it again? -Almost daily these days.
I don't know what that prince is thinking.
I imagine this is the time of much turmoil...
Indeed. A new baby was born to the king and Alexander was brushed off.
Sometimes I wonder if he is truly dumb.
Come on...come over here...
Why don't you have a drink?
Hey, Cleitus! Why don't you guys come over here?
Philotas, we've been doing this since we returned from Persia.
How long does Alexander wish to continue like this?
Persia...when we spend time like this...
...everything that happened there is like an illusion.
But, the magnificent power of that state is real.
Without more soldiers, we won't be able to battle them!
Not much we can do.
People are exaggerating about the discord between the king and prince.
If we start training soldiers, what do you think they would say?
Hm...my muscles are getting soft!
Mother.
My child! Aren't you resentful...?
Of the people who drove us both out of the palace?
Alexander! Are you not doing anything for your mother?
Ah! What a pity!
Aristotle, the professor has arrived.
Ah, you're here.
It's been a long time.
Have you finished the mechanical soldier yet?
If you grant me a little more time, I'll finish very soon.
It doesn't matter. Even without it, our armies won't be defeated.
As long as I am the king.
The reason l called for you today is about my prince.
-Hm? You mean Prince Alexander? -Not him!
About the child Eurydice bore. I intend to let him succeed my throne.
So, I want you to become his mentor and tutor. All right?
Isn't it a little premature? That prince is still a baby.
I mean when he reaches the right age.
But, l want you to attend the ceremony of victory over Aigai...
The prince will be presented for the first time.
It'll be my pleasure.
And, even you will be surprised to hear my new plan I'm preparing.
It has been a tradition to parade the statues of the 12 Olympian gods.
Now 13 statues of gods will parade through the city.
-How could there be 1 3? -The 13th one is my statue.
I see. How bold of you to compare yourself to a god.
Isn't it a good plan?
Uncle. What did the king need from you?
Nothing significant.
By the way, Cassandra, you've never been to the Palace of Pella?
Yes. When I was little...
...I asked Alexander what kind of place the palace was.
I forgot that you studied together with the prince.
-So, what was his response? -It's a place that makes people blind.
...wise...dangerously wise.
However, I can't afford for Alexander to exit the stage just yet.
Things might get more complicated.
-Have you heard about Olympias? -What?
Ever since she returned to Epirus...
She performs dark art rituals to kill the king and the queen.
Wow...scary.
Oh, shh...shhh...what's wrong? You're a good boy. Please don't cry...
Queen! What happened?! Please calm down.
My boy is...being attacked by snakes!
So, how is Alexander?
According to the watcher, he enjoys wild parties every day.
Nothing suspicious seems to be...
He has an adorable side, too.
He's showing to me that he has no intention of stirring up trouble.
He's popular with soldiers. If I could tame him, he'd be a useful horse.
I'll never allow their reconciliation! My grandson will be the next king!
It's never too early to put out a small fire.
We've never seen one like this.
He doesn't look like a Disciple of Pythagoras.
What?
Could the king be trying...?
-No, no! -Queen! Calm down, queen!
-No! No, no, no!! -What's wrong, Eurydice? Eurydice!
The ceremony is taking place tomorrow! Be alert, Eurydice!
Now, talking about the King...
...he is bold to use such a ceremony to present his new queen and son.
I wonder if Alexander is ever coming back...
Wow! What's that?
-Hey! That's a statue of King Philip II! -How dare he put his statue with gods!
A horrible heavenly vengeance will be given!
-You're a good baby... -How are you feeling, Eurydice?
The time has come to let all of Greece see that you and your son...
...are the true queen and prince.
Father. Look at the baby. Isn't he cute?
-His eyes are big...like a skull... -A skull?
...those lips...
Our king of Macedonia. And the leader of the Greek world, Hellas.
Our king of kings...
Many blessings to King Philip II!
Uncle, where have you been?
Um...I wanted to see the statues of gods from up close.
-It's Alexander! -It's Prince Alexander!
-Prince! -Prince!
King Philip! King Philip!
People are waiting. Now, present Queen Eurydice!
Prince...
What is the matter?
-It's...judgment! -The gods are angry!
Impossible!
Can't be...!
Are you all right, my father?
Alexander...
Oh...Prince Alexander saved his father!
-Prince Alexander! -Prince Alexander! Hurray!
Continue with the ceremony!
Continue!
Father!
Attalos, what are you going to do with this blunder?
Uncle...? You told me there's an herb which makes someone do as you wish.
-Could it be...? -I don't know.
Cassandra, such an herb is also used by a priestess of Epirus.