Shadowing Practice: Heaven Betrayed Me, So The Demon King Adopted Me | Easy English Listening Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
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Once every 100 years, the Blessing Ceremony, one of Heaven's grandest events.
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Before the Grand Hall of Light, all angels gather to welcome the Rain of Blessings.
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But that very rain exposed what this little angel had been hiding,
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black wings, something that must never exist in Heaven.
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The surrounding angels were terrified, and her parents looked at her with disdain.
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No one accepted her, and she was eventually banished from heaven.
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She fell and fell down to the place people call hell.
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Heaven, a realm filled with light and pure white, where angels bear beautiful white wings, except for Aglea.
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From the moment she was born, Aglea had black wings.
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In the celestial realm, black wings symbolize a hybrid power of light and darkness, a defective creation.
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No one accepted her.
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No one loved her.
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Aglea grew up in loneliness.
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Each morning, she had to paint over her wings with white to hide her true self.
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until that day.
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The Blessing Ceremony One of the great festivals held once every hundred years when all the angels gathered awaiting the holy rain.
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The rain fell, washing away the paint, revealing the hidden truth.
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Black wings, stark in contrast amidst a sea of white.
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The angels around her whispered and gossiped.
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Even her parents wouldn't come near her.
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And then Auriel, the commander of the celestial realm, stepped forward with a cold gaze.
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Your existence causes us to doubt the perfection and divinity of heaven.
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Black wings are unacceptable here.
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You are to be banished.
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Will she fall into hell?
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Hell's demons surely won't take in an angel.
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Let them deal with that trash.
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Angels like us don't need to soil our hands.
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Aglea woke up, standing in a sea of white clouds.
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Her parents stood not far away.
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Overjoyed, she ran towards them.
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The scene turned to darkness, leaving Aglea alone.
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Don't leave me!
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Aglea suddenly woke up and realized she was in hell.
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Terrified, she screamed.
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She ran out and was shocked to see many demons surrounding her.
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What a cute little girl.
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That's right.
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Hello, little one.
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Isn't she adorable?
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This little girl will be our daughter!
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You must be hungry.
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From now on, we'll be your mom and dad, okay?
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Huh?
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For the first time in her life, Aglaea felt what it was like to have a family.
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That sandwich was the most delicious thing she had ever tasted.
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I do not approve.
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Razzle, a commanding figure in the war against heaven, stepped forward.
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Naturally, he hated all angels.
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No angel is allowed here.
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Get rid of her now.
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Am I going to be kicked out again?
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No!
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I don't want that!
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Please, let us stay!
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I forbid it, but I allow it.
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From above, a boy with flaming red hair landed confidently in front of Aglea.
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So, this is what an angel looks like.
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Not as scary as I was taught.
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Prince Alex, what are you doing here?
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Hello, Angel Kid.
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I'm Alex, Prince of the Underworld.
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You're welcome to stay here.
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But why would you?
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She's my guest.
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You don't get to kick her out.
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Razel, helpless, left the scene.
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Aglaea hesitated, then shook Alex's hand.
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That was the beginning of their friendship, and Aglaea's new life in the underworld.
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Huh?
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and even make fireworks from lava rocks.
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Aglea realized the underworld was a grand, vibrant place full of love and warmth.
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Ten years passed.
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Aglea was no longer a timid little girl.
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He had become a proud, confident, and powerful angel of the underworld.
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And today was a special day.
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The entire underworld had gathered for Prince Alex's birthday celebration.
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Aglea had been entrusted with opening the event with her fireworks display.
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Aglea, give us something spectacular!
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This fireworks show was also Aglaea's personal birthday gift for Alex.
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The sheer strength of Aglaea's display stunned everyone, including herself.
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I...
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I didn't think I could do that.
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Happy Birthday!
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High above in the celestial realm,
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angels watched closely through cracks in time where they had sensed a cosmic anomaly. That girl?
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She's alive?
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How can she possess such power?
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Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
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How we get it doesn't matter.
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That power will belong to the heavens.
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To claim Aglaeus' power, Uriel sent a legion of angels down to the underworld.
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In the underworld, the angels spread out, causing chaos everywhere.
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They attacked demon citizens and set the infernal forest ablaze.
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Razzle found one of the black feathers.
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He decided to accuse Aglea before all the citizens of the underworld.
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So it was you Aglea.
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You're the one who harmed our demon kin.
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It wasn't me.
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Then explain this feather.
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Why are you destroying the underworld?
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What are you planning?
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At that moment, Alex arrived.
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In his hand was another black feather.
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Aglaea noticed that the way everyone around her looked at her had begun to change.
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Those were eyes filled with doubt and fear, no longer trust and welcome.
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No, it wasn't me.
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Please don't look at me like that.
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Alex, please believe me.
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I would never do such a thing.
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I'll have my people investigate this.
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Don't worry.
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But Oriel had anticipated this.
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A trap had already been set.
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One that left Alex injured.
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This is all my fault.
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The power I can't control.
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It's hurting everyone around me.
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Aglaea blamed herself.
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Her existence and the dark wings she bore were endangering the underworld.
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It was at that moment that the angels appeared, looked in kindness and false promises.
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Saying in the underworld too long has caused her power to spiral.
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Come back to heaven!
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We'll help you!
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Lord Uriel personally sent us to invite you back.
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Once your powers are stable, you're free to return to the underworld, if that's what you want.
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I...
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I can come back here?
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The two angels nodded in confirmation.
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Aglaea agreed to return to heaven for the sake of protecting the underworld she had come to love.
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Upon her return, the heavens welcomed Aglea as a hero.
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Her biological parents came to apologize, but not a single hug or a word of comfort followed.
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Aglea was disappointed.
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All she wanted was to quickly learn to control her powers and return to the underworld.
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Step inside.
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This place will help you train and control your powers.
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The moment Uriel activated the spell, Aglea realized there was no method to control the powers at all.
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Aglea collapsed to the ground, her power slowly being drained away.
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What are you doing to me?
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Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
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What a magnificent power source!
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With this, we can fuel the ancient weapons and obliterate the underworld and those wicked devils!
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Heaven's power shall wipe out the darkness!
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Evil will be erased!
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Forever!
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Only then did Aguilea realize she had been deceived.
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Let me out!
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Father!
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Mother!
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Please let me out!
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The war has already begun.
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Forgive us, my child.
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And just like that, her parents walked away.
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The assault began.
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Aureole led the Heaven Army, wielding an ancient weapon powered by Aglaea's very own strength.
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On the other side, in the underworld, Razzle commanded the infernal forces to defend their realm.
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In the cold chamber of light, Aglaia was drained.
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Each drop of her power being extracted felt like her soul was being ripped apart.
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Aglaia, wake up!
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Alex had suspected something was wrong the moment the Celestials welcomed Agalaya back so easily.
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The same people who had once cast her out.
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Alex braved danger to find and rescue her.
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Agalaya, help me stop this war!
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The Underworld forces were hesitant to strike first.
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Meanwhile, Oriol changed the ancient cannon, aiming it straight at the Infernal Army.
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Just then, Aglaea appeared.
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She smashed the heavenly weapon.
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Stop this, all of you!
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You traitor!
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You're a stain on the Celestial Realm!
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Seeing the Celestial's weapon destroyed, Raziel launched a counterattack.
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Celestial soldiers rose into the air, firing bolts of energy down at the Underworld forces.
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Alex returned to the Underworld army and ordered a ceasefire.
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At that very moment, Oriol launched an attack on him.
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Alex was struck by Oriol's blow and was seriously injured.
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Oriol unleashed his full power, determined to destroy Aglea, ignoring the soldiers around them.
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Aglea dodged his strike, but it flew toward a young angel soldier whose injured wings couldn't help him escape in time.
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Aglea took the hit to protect the angel and was badly wounded.
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Launch a full attack.
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The underworld has no power left to protect it.
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But none of the soldiers moved forward.
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What was the point of this war when the very one they once abandoned, Aglea, was now the one protecting them?
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Huh?
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Everyone lower your weapons The heavenly army also lowered their weapons
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Oriole stood frozen in shock the staff in his hand dropped to the ground
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the battle had ended
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after the war Oriole was stripped of his title as the
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head of the heavenly council a Aglea was offered a chance to be reinstated,
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honored by Heaven as the savior of both realms.
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On behalf of the entire heavenly realm, I apologize to you.
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Thank you for stopping the war.
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Heaven will grant you its highest reward and welcome you back into its family.
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But Aglea chose to refuse.
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To me, family is the place that gives me love and always welcomes me.
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And now I know where my real family is.
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Aglea spread her black wings and soared into the sky.
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This time, she flew with confidence, flying higher through layers of clouds.
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But she wasn't falling into the underworld anymore.
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She was finally going home.
Why practice speaking with this video?
This video tells a compelling story of Aglea, an angel with black wings in a world that values perfection. Through her journey from the celestial realm to hell, viewers not only find an engaging narrative but also an excellent context for improving English speaking skills. Practicing with this material allows learners to enhance their fluency while developing a sense of empathy and understanding of diverse experiences.
Engaging with the video offers an opportunity to improve English pronunciation as learners can mimic the intonations and emotions portrayed in Aglea's story. By using techniques like shadow speech, individuals can practice speaking simultaneously with the video, which helps in improving accent and rhythm. This method, also known as shadowspeak, enables learners to internalize language structures and vocabulary in a meaningful context.
Grammar & Expressions in Context
Several intriguing grammatical structures and expressions are evident in the transcript, providing rich material for learners to analyze:
- Passive voice: "She was eventually banished from heaven." This construction emphasizes the action performed on Aglea, highlighting her experience rather than the doer.
- Conditional phrases: "If you are to be banished, will she fall into hell?" This shows how conditional structures can be used to express possible future events.
- Descriptive language: Phrases like "a realm filled with light and pure white" enhance imagery, offering a chance for learners to practice descriptive adjectives and adverbs.
Analyzing these structures can help learners understand English nuances, particularly in expressing emotions and creating vivid imagery, which is essential for storytelling.
Common Pronunciation Traps
As learners dive into the video, they may encounter some pronunciation challenges worth noting:
- "Aglea": The protagonist's name might be difficult to pronounce correctly, especially if learners are unfamiliar with unique names in English. Breaking it down phonetically can aid in mastering its pronunciation.
- "Banished": This word may trip up learners with its combination of sounds. Emphasizing the 'ban' and softening the 'ished' can improve clarity.
- "Celestial": The transition between the syllables can be tricky. Practicing it in the context of sentences can help solidify proper pronunciation.
By focusing on these pronunciation traps and using shadow speaking techniques, learners can cultivate better accuracy and confidence in their spoken English, making their practice not just effective but also enjoyable.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.