What is the name of this kingdom?
This is Wessex.
So whom you're according to is King Ecbert.
What have you heard about King Ecbert?
That he's just like you.
They're here.
I am an ambitious man.
I have great plans.
The more complicated the person is, the more interesting he is, but at the same time
the more dangerous he is.
And would you say that about yourself, father-in-law?
If you and I join together
not only against the Northman
but also against Mercia
Welcome, Princess!
we should surely overcome it.
Do you think you're a good man?
Yes, I think so.
Are you corrupt?
Oh, yes.
You and I
-Are you? -Mhm
we understand each other.
Cut him down.
You're only a Monk Athelstan and yet somehow
I began to trust you.
You have a great gift, Athelstan.
I believe it is... the divine gift.
You are already too dear to me
and too important.
Thank you.
Will you go back with Ragnar Lothbrok
We need you!
or will you stay?
I need you!
I've made up my mind.
All my future lies with Ragnar.
Ask him what he is staring at.
He likes you.
I've brought you something.
Here is my gift to you.
Beautiful.
Although, you have made me happy and fullfiled
Do you want me to leave?
Get into the bed.
I have come to understand that the only person you truly care for
is yourself.
To allies
He will not rule in any case
and friends.
you will.
You took it upon yourselves
to violate
a treaty
Thank you.
that I had signed
in good faith?!
I would sup with the devil, if he would show me how to achieve my earthly goals.
I will not be defeated.
What is it to stop you from turning on your small ally?
This was once an ancestral crown of Mercia.
Now it will be your crown
King Ecbert.
You are a monster!
You betrayed me.
You like power, don't you?
Alfred has been chosen by God for great things.
Come to your grandfather.
One day
Always think your own thoughts
you may be King.
and act on them.
So
Ragnar has returned.
Ragnar Lothbrok.
What took you so long?
We trust each other, yes?
Yes.
Then do this for me
deliver me to Aelle.
I want you to be free.
Free.
I have lied about many many things, but I find to my surprise
that I cannot lie to you.
I love you.
You loved Athelstan.
You love Judith.
You loved Ragnar Lothbrook.
Now we are equal.
We are equals.
We are truly equal.
Do you love me
father?
I was thinking of sending my son, Aethelwulf.
Come with me.
Leave.
What I intend to pass onto you, is not only the Kingdom of Wessex
No father could be prouder.
but the Kingdom of England.
I have to destroy something
someone
truly great.
And I have to commit a friend to death.
This is the time of war.
This is the time to hate!
I think I know what it is that is left for me to do, I cannot run away from it now.
And now
I have a final journey to take.
Will you not join me?
Who will join me?
Victory over the Northman!
God save the England!
I crown you, King of Wessex and Mercia.
Thank you, grandfather.
Don't be afraid.