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00:01The piece you requested. I had it crafted by one of our best.
00:07Oh, look at that. Hmm, it's superb.
00:14If it pleases you, then I've succeeded. But sir, are you certain it's the right thing? You know...
00:21Because it's a bit solemn-looking to be a wedding gift for my daughter?
00:26Yes.
00:27That's all right. It is the young who must inherit our history and move us forward.
00:33But to tell the truth, I did hesitate.
00:36That girl at the exhibition, remind me what her name was?
00:39Are you talking about Anne Halford?
00:42Yes, precisely. If I could just discern her whereabouts, then not only would I learn more about her and her
00:48confections, but I'd see that pretty fairy of hers, too.
00:51Hmm. Well, if you're wondering about Anne, I just saw her in town.
00:57Here in Westle?
01:00It seemed like fate. So I offered to let her stay here with me, but...
01:05Thank you, Hugh. But I'm afraid I'll have to decline. I'll feel better if I walk on my own two
01:11feet.
01:13So she refused an offer from the Viscount, and an opportunity to study at the prestigious Mercury Workshop?
01:22I like her. Well then, where is she now?
01:26Whole Sol Day is approaching fast. So she's in Lewiston.
01:30Hmm. In that case, perhaps I'll cross paths with her.
01:34Really? You're going there, sir?
01:36Yes. I must go and give counsel to His Majesty.
01:40Huh? Counsel?
01:42The final spark.
01:45You mean... the Duke of Felix?
02:07Viscountry predictor of the Viscounting of the Viscounting of the Viscounting
02:18The happiness andๅฏใใ and no doubt
02:23I was born to taste everything
02:32With a round of applause, I'm going to change my smile
02:40That's what I wanted to say
02:47It's a miracle that I've ever seen in the world.
02:50It's the most important treasure that I've seen.
02:59It's the journey that I can find.
03:04I don't know where to go.
03:07I don't know where to go.
03:13I'm going to knit with my hope.
03:20You just came in from Westall?
03:22You went and chose a difficult place to do business.
03:25That area is under the care of the Silver Sugar Viscount,
03:29so the standard is quite high.
03:31And on top of that, most people would prefer to buy from an artisan who's local.
03:34Right. You're very knowledgeable, ma'am.
03:38And it's true. I couldn't sell to anyone.
03:41We'll have better luck there, she said.
03:45That's enough, Shao. Maybe Anne was too optimistic,
03:48but that's not a good reason to call her stupid.
03:50I did think it, but I never said it.
03:53The only one who did that was you.
03:55But thinking it is just as bad!
03:58I doubt that. And what's bad about calling her stupid?
04:02Well, because the truth hurts!
04:04What's the matter with you?
04:05You got a problem with humans and fairies sitting at the same table?
04:09Listen, as long as they pay their bill, a customer is a customer to me. Understood?
04:14If you don't like that, you're free to leave.
04:16Sorry, dear.
04:18But I do have to warn you.
04:19It might be just as difficult for you here in Lewiston.
04:23With Pool Soul Day coming up, this is our busiest season.
04:26I know, ma'am. I should.
04:30No, that's why I have to work hard!
04:32Oh, I know! On the coast of Rockwell Province, down south of here,
04:36there's a town by the name of Felix.
04:38Have you heard of it?
04:39It's famous for trading, and the royal family controls it, right?
04:43That's it!
04:44Now, the Duke of Felix is a man known as William Auburn.
04:47Are you familiar?
04:49These represent the family lines left behind by our founding King Cedric,
04:53House Millsland, House Chamber, and House Auburn.
04:57House Millsland were supposed to be the heirs to the throne.
05:00But when our current King Edmund II was only twelve years old,
05:04King Edmund I passed away, and he was far too young to rule.
05:09It's been fifteen years.
05:11Oh, I'm well aware.
05:13Chamber thought they could take advantage of that,
05:15so they tried to claim control.
05:17Then the Chamber Rebellion.
05:20But thankfully, you put an end to that.
05:23With the assistance of Thomas Auburn, of course.
05:27Truth be told,
05:28what happened during that uprising caused me to fear you.
05:32You pulled House Chamber out by the roots and destroyed them all.
05:36Though it was harsh, your choice was understandable.
05:40But then you went so far as to try to banish House Auburn,
05:44despite what they'd done for the royal family.
05:46You took their land and dismantled their armies.
05:49This kingdom does not need two rulers.
05:53That was the lesson we learned.
05:55Well, be that as it may,
05:57Edmund II chose to stop accepting counsel from you.
06:01He admired Thomas for his warm heart and gentle nature.
06:04That will of his was quite mighty for a child at only twelve years of age.
06:10That's why House Auburn was given Felix, which was under strict royal control.
06:16Revenue goes to the royal family, and as proof of their loyalty,
06:20once a month they must pay a visit to Lewiston.
06:23Those were the two conditions.
06:27And now Thomas has passed on?
06:29So it's up to his son William to fulfill those conditions.
06:33And I happen to know the man personally.
06:36He doesn't have evil intent.
06:38He's intelligent and gentle.
06:40Despite all that,
06:42you still believe he is the last spark of rebellion?
06:45What if that spark is beginning to smolder once more?
06:49Soon it may grow into a blaze sending up smoke like a signal.
06:53If that isn't a spark, then what would you call it, Mercury?
07:00So then...
07:01Is Auburn truly...
07:03Trying to find a new sugar artisan?
07:05And you don't have to be a master either.
07:08You go stay at the castle...
07:10And if the duke decides he likes the piece you made,
07:12they say he'll give you a thousand crest reward.
07:15Imagine!
07:16Wait! What?! A whole thousand?!
07:19Shocking, isn't it?
07:20Impressing him is impressing a descendant of none other than King Cedric himself.
07:25You'd earn great prestige as a sugar artisan.
07:28Everyone who prized themselves on their skill was just thrilled to hear the news.
07:31So exciting!
07:34A thousand crests...
07:40Felax of Rockwell Province.
07:42It flourishes through trade with the continent.
07:44It's Highland's greatest port town.
07:47And yet...
07:48All of that trade wealth is devoured by Lewiston.
07:52Each month, the head of the house must go there and seek an audience with his majesty.
07:56How do you know all of that?
07:59I've learned much in my life.
08:01Human affairs don't usually interest me.
08:05But...
08:07Have you brought a sugar confection?
08:09Yes, it's in the cargo hold.
08:12Good.
08:12Then take it and go inside at once.
08:15You two will wait here.
08:17She's clear!
08:25You may wait here.
08:27Oh, thanks.
08:33Another artisan is here.
08:35Makes sense.
08:37It is a thousand crests.
08:39I can't help but wonder...
08:41Why is this castle so bleak?
08:44Everything is made of stone and somehow...
08:47Hey.
08:47He's here.
08:51There is no need to bow.
08:54My name is William Alburn.
08:56The Duke of Felax.
08:59Show me the pieces you brought today.
09:05You're all free to go now.
09:07But you will stay.
09:09But, sir!
09:22Good.
09:23It's a fairy.
09:25What inspired this?
09:27The model for this piece is one of my friends who's traveling with me.
09:31To be honest, it was supposed to be a gift for him, but...
09:35He said eating it would feel like cannibalism.
09:39Very well.
09:41I will allow you to stay.
09:44Make me a sugar confection.
09:45One that satisfies my expectations.
09:48Yes, sir.
09:49Was there something you had in mind?
09:54Beautiful!
09:55This lady, she's a fairy, right?
09:59You are to give form to the fairy depicted in this portrait.
10:03Can you do it?
10:04I can.
10:06Perfect.
10:07Del, show her to the workshop.
10:10Right this way.
10:11Should you wish to view this portrait again, there are two towers near your workspace.
10:17In the East Tower.
10:19You'll find a collection of paintings.
10:21They're of this same fairy.
10:23Study them.
10:24Right.
10:28A friend, huh?
10:30That was well said.
10:32The Duke hates the practice of enslaving fairies.
10:34Is that why there aren't any in the castle?
10:37The two fairies who accompanied you here have already been shown to the workshop.
10:42Oh, thank you.
10:45That girl.
10:46Why does the Duke want a sugar confection of her?
10:49We're here.
10:53Shell! Mithril!
10:54You see that tower?
10:56Three young artisans from Radcliffe are staying there.
10:59Do please keep out of each other's way.
11:01But why are there only three?
11:03You just saw it first hand.
11:05The Duke's expectations are high.
11:07Very high.
11:08Good luck.
11:14A portrait of a fairy, eh?
11:16Yes, and she's incredibly beautiful.
11:19He told me there were even more paintings of her in the East Tower.
11:22Wanna go see?
11:23Nah, let's go upstairs first.
11:25Did you see? They've got beds for three people up there!
11:28Yahoo!
11:29Real beds! Soft beds!
11:34That was fast.
11:36Hurry up.
11:38The art. Let's go see it.
11:41Come on.
11:43Alright!
11:45I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd agree to go with me.
11:49I'm just curious.
11:54That smile's a bit much.
11:56I know. I'm just happy.
12:02It's Jonas.
12:03Anne.
12:10Well, this is a surprise.
12:13What business do you have at this castle?
12:15Did you follow me here?
12:16Are you looking for revenge?
12:18Not exactly, no.
12:20Getting revenge for what you did would be pleasant.
12:23But I have better things to do.
12:25Wait a minute.
12:28Jonas, that's the same girl who ruined the exhibition.
12:31Yes, exactly! She's the coward who set me up!
12:35How can you stand there and say I set you up when you were the one who betrayed me and
12:39stole my work?
12:40She makes an interesting case.
12:41But I saw the whole thing.
12:43She tried to take credit for someone else's piece.
12:46You soured the king's mood and cost everyone a chance at the medal.
12:50We can't excuse that.
12:52After all, you've insulted a representative of the proud Radcliffe School.
12:56Well, gentlemen.
12:59What do you intend to do now?
13:03You must have come here because you heard about the Duke of Felix.
13:06But I deserve the glory and riches.
13:08You'll fail like last time.
13:10We both know I have more skill.
13:12If I were you, I'd start packing my bags to go home!
13:16Honestly!
13:17Scarecrow, calm down.
13:19Let's go.
13:32Wait, look...
13:34I'll do this for the next part.
13:36We're all done.
13:43So...
13:45Let's go.
13:46Let's go.
13:46Let's go.
13:46Let's go.
13:47Let's go.
13:48Let's go.
13:49Let's go.
13:49Look at this part...
13:51Let's go.
13:52Let's go.
13:53Let's go.
13:55Let's go.
13:57Let's go.
13:59watch me through a lid pod you're such a big help when my greatness is multiplied by intense effort
14:05such are the results though it's not enough to repay that favor you don't need to worry about
14:10that anymore where did shall wander off to this happens every time you start working and he just
14:17saunters off somewhere oh it's hard to believe even he can get sentimental sometimes he can really
14:25certainly just three days ago when he and i were waiting outside for you it was odd how nostalgic
14:32what is i once lived in a castle just like this one he did but when
14:41her name was elizabeth but i knew her as liz he did say that he spent a lot of time
14:48with that girl
14:48and she looks so ridiculous right now your face is covered in powder how's that now it's even bluer
14:57better go wash my face
15:05soon 15 years passed liz's hair turned to pale gold her freckles faded she was a fine woman so
15:14i can tell you'll keep changing as she did will i really change it's impossible to imagine
15:24i'll probably just stay like this a scrawny awkward scarecrow i wonder what kind of person liz was
15:32i bet she was beautiful she must have been for someone like shall to say she was
15:39what's wrong with me i'm jealous of a stranger but that's absurd don't rub so hard or your nose will
15:47come off it's you and now you're soaked i don't have a towel
16:03what's wrong well i just be honest
16:12it's nothing
16:15jonas
16:18what do you want looking to steal my work again too bad it isn't done yet
16:24why would i my craftsmanship is far superior i'll have you know that i completed my piece
16:30yesterday and so did the other two oh then does that mean you have already shown them to the duke
16:37oh of course and then can you guess what happened the other students were told to leave at once and
16:45i
16:45alone was permitted to continue my stay here at the castle when he looked at my work do you want
16:51to
16:51know what the duke said it shows promise increase the accuracy you lose ann now even you can't deny
16:58that the thousand crest is as good as mine that's not true did you know i'm the first person they
17:04allowed to stay in the castle after presenting their work i dare say it's quite the honor don't you
17:08no one else can stay here that's what dale told me i refuse to let you save your breath they
17:16gave me
17:16the honor of moving into that tower only the chosen artisan stays there and you've got nowhere to sleep
17:23so try your best to make it as a wandering merchant what was he trying to achieve by coming here
17:28is this
17:29some tactic to crush my spirit he just wanted an opportunity to brag really
17:35he can't gloat to his friends now that they've left so he came to you how absurd
17:44it's finished probably what do you think xiao be honest
17:52it looks well made listen
18:18you did well scarecrow
18:40not quite he's not happy with it
18:46but it's got the right feel to it
18:49huh in that sense it's better than his was make it more accurate then it might be satisfying
18:57move her to this tower immediately we have two artisans now there's no need to enlist anymore
19:07come
19:12so uh i'm sorry to ask but does this mean the duke was pleased with my sugar confection it wasn't
19:17clear
19:18let's just say he didn't quite hate it so you and jonas anders i believe the two of you will
19:25be
19:25tasked with creating the peace he desires i've already sent out some pages they'll make sure that
19:31your fairies arrive here before too long i'll send for your things later oh thank you very much
19:38didn't quite hate it you will get two meals a day and use as much silver sugar as you like
19:44we will
19:45provide anything you need should you find that you require assistance you may simply pull on this cord
19:53it rings a bell in the servants quarters that way we'll know that we're needed what do i do when
19:58i
19:58finish the piece you will pull it then as well do you have any more questions and what are you
20:05doing in
20:06here i thought that i heard a familiar voice above me and why are you in the tower too shouldn't
20:13it be
20:13obvious the duke asked me to so i can work on the piece but you can't so you are acquainted
20:19i did not
20:20realize perhaps your fates are intertwined in some way all i know is you're here because the duke has
20:27commanded it
20:32i can't believe i'm competing with you again if you'd call the exhibition a contest then yes
20:37we are you can't win you're no match for my skill you're a fool if you think you could defeat
20:44master
20:44jonas happy right we'll crush her yes of course i'll never lose to the likes of you i won't lose
20:53either
20:54to you or anyone
21:27I'm not going to die
21:29I'm not going to die
21:35Because I'm not going to die
21:37I'm not going to die
21:39I'm not going to die
21:45That's why I'm not going to die
21:49Every day, every time I take my hand
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