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00:00:04A hundred years passed. The realm was undone by its own celebration. At the
00:00:12wedding feast of Princess Rosalie and Lord Varden Hawthorne, the fields of
00:00:17Shrewsbury gave forth their first poisoned harvest and the royal table was
00:00:23its victim. All who supped that night perished save one, Prince Varden, who was
00:00:31too anxious to eat. By dawn he was king. The blight spread swiftly through all the
00:00:39shires except Vindishur whose walls held firm and whose grain endured. Thus the
00:00:47new king made Vindishur the seat of power but gave back to the blighted counties
00:00:53a competition soaked in blood. We honor that competition with the legacy of the
00:01:03most eligible heiress. What an exhilarating day for us all. Truly this is what the
00:01:14most eligible heiress is meant to celebrate. The pursuit of love. But most
00:01:21importantly, to root out the traitors and threats to the realm. Concurrent to the
00:01:28wedding, we will commence on the next iteration of the most eligible heiress.
00:01:35What? What? Excitingly, we have a nominee with us here tonight!
00:01:44Shall we unveil our nominee?
00:01:57Hilara, you shouldn't! Why haven't you confirmed that I am the nominee?
00:01:59While I understand why... No! You don't. Perhaps. But there's more to account for than your wants. We are in
00:02:09a dire position.
00:02:10It's imperative. Whomever represents this county must be able to make it deep into the competition.
00:02:16I am by far the best trained that you can... That is not the issue!
00:02:21If they find out your true family name, they'll kill you. But I...
00:02:27They'll break the competition. You will die. And the county will be left with nothing!
00:02:31No. They cannot possibly do that again. I understand. What happened to Everett was evil.
00:02:40But there is a whole county of people for whom I am the guardian.
00:02:45You are a bureaucrat.
00:02:48If we place last, everyone will starve. Your mother and sister included. Think of Elowen.
00:02:57That's why I'm the only option.
00:03:05I have little to offer.
00:03:08What is this?
00:03:09I gave the same token to Everett before he left. I'm certain those last letters were meaningful.
00:03:22Mother, are you awake?
00:03:26My darling girl.
00:03:30I left enough food for you and Elowen.
00:03:33Beautiful little princess.
00:03:38I wish I could have given you the life we deserve.
00:03:43Everett was supposed to reclaim what was ours.
00:03:46I know. I know, Mother.
00:03:49I'm going to do that now.
00:03:51Never forget.
00:03:52I won't.
00:03:54I won't.
00:03:55I won't, Mother.
00:03:58Are you actually leaving us?
00:04:07Elowen, I have to do this.
00:04:10What if you...
00:04:10I won't.
00:04:12He taught me everything I know.
00:04:15I promise to win.
00:04:19Everett promised me the same thing.
00:04:22I know.
00:04:23You promised me to.
00:04:26Here.
00:04:29Do your makeup like I taught you.
00:04:31He'll be sure to tease you.
00:04:39Ellie, what is this?
00:04:40It's a hairpin.
00:04:42I found it in Mom's drawer.
00:04:44She'd give it to you if she knew.
00:04:46I doubt it.
00:04:47I don't.
00:04:56Hey, Laura.
00:04:58Your Majesty, I must offer my condolences for Princess May for tragedy.
00:05:02There is always trouble in our time.
00:05:05How goes the manor preparations?
00:05:08I do believe this year is set to be the greatest in recent memory.
00:05:13Good.
00:05:14And the Prince's reaction?
00:05:16Good.
00:05:17He is choosing a mask as we speak.
00:05:24And the other contestants?
00:05:26The young lady from Emberhelm, Juliet Ashford, chose the most promise this year.
00:05:30By reports, she's deeply adept with the sword and has a confident disposition.
00:05:36Pick up those bags.
00:05:40Ever the obedient one, aren't you?
00:05:43Fair medals maiden is Clementine Parker.
00:05:47The Duke's gambling debts have put his family in a precarious situation.
00:05:51Her entry is truly an act of courage.
00:05:55Compellingly, we have another member of the Matsumoto clan.
00:05:58Oh, so winning this competition is in their bloodlines.
00:06:02The Matsumotos have sent their daughter, Aiko, to compete.
00:06:05She is known for her agility and balance.
00:06:09Who else?
00:06:10Jane and Miobi.
00:06:11The whispers from the realm tell me she's quite strong, but perhaps a bit dim-witted.
00:06:18It's always a good test for the others to have a sturdy simpleton.
00:06:21The final contender is Amina Masood from Silverkeep.
00:06:26She became the nominee after an accident befell the previous nominee.
00:06:31And the girl from Shrewsbury.
00:06:34Ilara Halloway.
00:06:36You needn't concern yourself.
00:06:38Let there be no more Shrewsbury mistakes.
00:06:40The fate of the weaver boy and poor Maeve should suffice as lesson.
00:06:59Welcome to your first task of the most eligible heiress of Shrewsbury.
00:07:04Navigate yourself to the manor.
00:07:06The future queen must be smart, savvy, and know the woods.
00:07:09There are traps and deadly contestants in your way.
00:07:12The first to arrive will receive a boon, the last to handicap.
00:07:23Is it too much to ask that you'll carry my bag for me?
00:07:48I don't need that patch to tell me you're Shrewsbury filth.
00:07:50Is it my perfect posture?
00:07:57Too slow.
00:08:07If you're ever in the woods had a loss,
00:08:08always remember to find the moss.
00:08:33Lovely hairpin.
00:08:35There's a pit trap.
00:08:36Out that way.
00:08:48The gold is very becoming, your highness.
00:08:52Great choice.
00:08:56It is customary for you to welcome the ladies who survived the first task to the manor.
00:09:06But your highness, it is the tradition of-
00:09:09Are you instructing the future heir on how to behave?
00:09:13No, your highness.
00:09:14I would never overstep my bounds.
00:09:17That is all for now.
00:09:26Bet they didn't teach you how to use a bow and arrow in Shrewsbury.
00:09:30No.
00:09:31But they did teach us how to have better aim than you.
00:09:35You call that good aim?
00:09:37Yes.
00:09:42We have orders from the governess.
00:09:45We must find the Shrewsbury girl.
00:09:51Here.
00:09:52This way.
00:09:53I'm delighted to finally meet your acquaintance.
00:09:56Much has been spoken about you.
00:09:58I don't have time for this.
00:10:00I'm Andrew, the prince's first footman.
00:10:03And I'm the most eligible heiress.
00:10:04Now.
00:10:06If you'll excuse me.
00:10:10Quick.
00:10:12She should be close.
00:10:15You're welcome.
00:10:16Again.
00:10:21Over there.
00:10:22You're first.
00:10:24Which will certainly impress the prince.
00:10:31I am in your debt.
00:10:50Hey, Laura Holloway of Shrewsbury.
00:10:53Allow me to offer my congratulations on your most
00:10:58unexpected success.
00:11:00Perhaps something to become accustomed to.
00:11:02How delightful to see you so spirited at the outset.
00:11:05I do hope you can sustain it.
00:11:09At your pleasure.
00:11:12A fine attempt, Miss Matsumoto.
00:11:15I had every expectation of brilliance,
00:11:17but your brother does cast a long shadow.
00:11:36Miss Matsumoto.
00:11:37Miss Matsumoto.
00:11:38What a mercy.
00:11:39You have escaped the woods appetite.
00:11:41I.
00:11:42My compliments to you all.
00:11:44On your safe arrival ordinarily.
00:11:47We have at least one soul who fails to find their way out of the woods.
00:11:53we are blessed with uncommon talent shrewsbury has claimed first arrival
00:11:59by right of the rules the finest room in the manor shall be hers fortune does favor the swift
00:12:07where's prince theo all in due time dear juliet
00:12:15regrettably as last to arrive you must accept the handicap that accompanies such tardiness
00:12:32let this be your last failing bind the wound tightly
00:12:44only one of you will be the most eligible heiress the victory is within your control
00:12:53tomorrow will be a spirited contest of arms advance and you shall face a battle of wits
00:13:01and if you're lucky enough to get to the third task well that is often the king's favorite
00:13:10one last thing there will be no fraternizing with the servants they are here to work
00:13:17if you are found violating this you will be removed from the competition
00:13:24i will escort all of you to your rooms except you stay here i will return in due course
00:13:50i'd be happy to escort you to your room you know i'd be happy to escort you to your room
00:13:57i should probably wait for the grim governess to return
00:14:00yeah i don't think she's coming back she seems mad that you won
00:14:07perhaps you shouldn't have underestimated me then
00:14:09don't worry
00:14:14i'm not
00:14:20does this count as fraternizing with the help
00:14:23i'm merely helping you get to your room but let's not get caught
00:14:36thank you for the official escort
00:14:41you'll go before we get caught
00:14:50why did you choose to do this
00:14:53my older brother died a couple of years ago
00:14:57and if i want my little sister to have a better life then i need to win for her
00:15:05i recently lost my sister losing a sibling is really hard
00:15:14you've become a target you need to be more careful i don't want to see you go down so fast
00:15:22they don't scare me but it's kind that you're so worried about me
00:15:44i hope you live long enough for me to see you in this
00:15:47prince prince theo
00:15:55this sword could feed us for years
00:16:16you're gonna get caught
00:16:26you're gonna get caught
00:16:27you're gonna get caught
00:16:31I've got to be one of thieves must.
00:16:43Yes.
00:16:50Your Highness, the ladies were most impressive today.
00:16:54Though they did inquire about your whereabouts.
00:16:59And...
00:17:00Tradition dictates...
00:17:01I'm the heir to the throne. I will act in the way of my choosing.
00:17:05As is your God-given right.
00:17:08Is that the whole of it? I'm growing tired of this conversation.
00:17:12If I may, the circumstances of tomorrow's games are such that it would be most respectful to have you in
00:17:21attendance.
00:17:22Then so be it.
00:17:27You don't need to be here.
00:17:29Letters stay.
00:17:31Fine. When you get to the manor, you must try to get into the library alone.
00:17:36You must try to find a book about the Eaton family or written by a family member.
00:17:42Must we revisit this?
00:17:44They've not destroyed history. They've just distorted it. There's proof in there.
00:17:51I will find it, Mother.
00:18:11I will find it, Mother.
00:18:19You must be the new servant, girl.
00:18:22You should be more careful next time.
00:18:25The governess does not appreciate tardiness. Off you go.
00:18:57Well...
00:18:58I should probably read it first, to ensure it's suitable for the prince's precious eyes.
00:19:05That is very, very kind of you.
00:19:13You better sneak off before we're caught fraternizing.
00:19:21Trust you all are rested. Today, we highlight your ability with a sword.
00:19:27You will be paired up in a series of duels. Win, and you earn your safety. Lose, and you shall
00:19:34fight again.
00:19:35I claim Shrewsbury.
00:19:38Why did you help me yesterday?
00:19:41I... I don't know.
00:19:43I advise you to mind your wits, and we just picked you to be the first to fall.
00:19:48Thankfully, Prince Theo has honored us with his presence today.
00:19:59The most handsome man I've seen.
00:20:02He is as I expected.
00:20:04How do they even know he's attractive?
00:20:06He's wearing that ridiculous mask.
00:20:08He's the prince. He's good enough, I guess.
00:20:12The pairings will be Clementine and Amina, Jane and Aiko, and finally Juliet and Alara.
00:20:23Begin.
00:20:43It's a shame this isn't a real sword. You'd have already bled out.
00:20:46Or I'd have cut you to pieces before you could even land a hit.
00:20:52The next pairings are Alara versus Aiko, and Amina...
00:20:59I'd be happy to fight again, governess. Shrewsbury was barely a challenge.
00:21:04Thank you, Juliet. You are so gracious to put your body on the line.
00:21:09You need to relax.
00:21:11I've never fought this way before.
00:21:13Like an animal. You only need one hit for victory.
00:21:25The final fight will be between Amina and Alara.
00:21:30In this round, the rules have changed.
00:21:33Only one of you will remain in competition.
00:21:38I know. It sucks.
00:21:40Stay light on your feet.
00:21:41Parry any blows.
00:21:42Why are you helping me?
00:21:44How is your payment debts?
00:21:46Let's begin.
00:21:59Finish this already.
00:22:00Quick and nimble.
00:22:01Quick and nimble.
00:22:08Make it quick.
00:22:13Make it quick.
00:22:27Amina would have been a beautiful queen.
00:22:30Henceforth, the resources to the Silver Keep shall be greatly reduced.
00:22:36How thrilling. Five of you move on to the next trial.
00:23:00Is this what you're after?
00:23:05Perhaps.
00:23:07Are you following me?
00:23:09Why do you care so much about the Edens?
00:23:12Must a young lady's interest in history be deemed so unseemly?
00:23:17If I may.
00:23:19We can work together, you know.
00:23:22You tell me why you care so much about the Edens,
00:23:24and I'll not only give you this book,
00:23:26but I'll show you where the family tree is located.
00:23:30If this is a trick, I will kill you.
00:23:34I swear on my prince.
00:23:42The Edens were the original royal family.
00:23:46There was always whisperings in Shrewsbury
00:23:48that the Great Famine was used to bury the truth.
00:23:51The truth?
00:23:53That the Edens were usurped.
00:23:56Hmm.
00:23:58Some people would consider that perspective treason.
00:24:02Well, then in that case,
00:24:04I am lucky to consider myself a skeptic.
00:24:28Who are you really?
00:24:31What makes you so interested?
00:24:33The governess wants you dead.
00:24:34She doesn't do anything without a reason.
00:24:37Does the governess not work for your fair prince?
00:24:40Things are rarely as they seem
00:24:42when the ruling class is involved.
00:24:44Oh.
00:24:52Now show me to this family tree section.
00:24:54Go.
00:25:07This tea just isn't the same as home.
00:25:10I miss that.
00:25:11I don't think it's that bad.
00:25:13You have tea? In Shrewsbury?
00:25:15Doubtful.
00:25:17They don't have proper floors in their houses.
00:25:26Is she okay?
00:25:33Clementine.
00:25:36You don't look so good.
00:25:38Neither do you.
00:25:51To triumph in this contest, one must summon fortitude of the mind at a moment's call.
00:26:00Alas, you are all poisoned.
00:26:04Four antidotes, four hopes.
00:26:07In turn, we shall pose riddles.
00:26:10A right answer grants life.
00:26:15Juliet.
00:26:16Juliet.
00:26:16How do we determine the order?
00:26:17It's my discretion.
00:26:19Juliet.
00:26:20The maker doesn't want it.
00:26:22The buyer doesn't use it.
00:26:24The user doesn't know it.
00:26:26What is it?
00:26:28A coffin.
00:26:38Clementine.
00:26:39It is the beginning of eternity.
00:26:42The end of time and space.
00:26:45It is the start of every end.
00:26:48The end of every place.
00:26:51The letter E.
00:27:02Jane.
00:27:04Cold makes me calm.
00:27:07Heat makes me mad.
00:27:09I break before I bend.
00:27:12What am I?
00:27:15Ice.
00:27:16Correct.
00:27:17She's from Grimfrost.
00:27:19It appears that we only have one dose left and two contestants.
00:27:26Who would like?
00:27:28Please!
00:27:29I am ready.
00:27:30I go.
00:27:32I can crown a fool or expose a queen.
00:27:36Yet, I have no tongue.
00:27:38Only reflection.
00:27:41It's so simple.
00:27:44Time's up.
00:27:46A diamond.
00:27:48Incorrect.
00:27:49The mirror! The mirror! The answer is a mirror!
00:27:52That is correct, but that is not your riddle.
00:27:58The poison must be setting in.
00:28:02Elara.
00:28:03I am born when two lie, but die when one tells the truth.
00:28:13A secret! A secret!
00:28:16How fortunate.
00:28:17E чтобы лететь.
00:28:36And she exits.
00:28:40Farewell.
00:28:52what was it like to grow up in the mountains of grim frost cold do you enjoy the heat gets
00:29:02quite
00:29:02warm in Vindershire seeing as for the last two shall we drink until it's our turn
00:29:17it's in our right after today is that's not considered fraternizing that only refers to
00:29:25the servants oh my where did you get a dress like this Alara I want you alive I wouldn't poison
00:29:36your
00:29:40mind am I not your competition no actually you're not are we back to playing riddles again I don't
00:29:48want to be married to the prince I only want the riches how much do you know about fair meadow
00:30:02not much besides it being considered the revelry capital dancing and gambling which is why I want
00:30:09to form an alliance it's important to have a partner I'm listening my father is the Duke
00:30:20and also a degenerate gambler so much so our entire family is in danger of losing our status
00:30:27the most eligible heiress is the largest gambling event in the county everyone likes to place a bet
00:30:34and you you are my fortune incarnate
00:30:47so why not bet on yourself take the money and the crown one I'm not so sure I could win
00:30:55two you by far have the most profitable odds after the first day I sent my family instructions to bet
00:31:01every last piece of gold on you winning well I am honored you certainly seem confident much like
00:31:11my father I like a favorable bet and in exchange for your help you let me live oftentimes there's only
00:31:21one heiress remaining but it's not uncommon for the winner to take mercy on the competitor if they
00:31:26get back down how do I know this isn't some trick to get my guard down you won't but you
00:31:33might have to
00:31:37now why don't you try on this beautiful dress for me I want you to look good for the prince
00:32:01is he really gonna be here this whole time
00:32:08hurry up I have to go soon
00:32:15he'd have to be a fool not to rank you first
00:32:20all right it's time for my departure
00:32:24oh and don't spend too much time carrying on with that footman of his
00:32:28guessing he's the jealous type how did you and then I took my father's sword
00:32:38and slashed the boar's head right off
00:32:50it was amazing
00:32:54excuse me your highness
00:32:55you're excused
00:32:57now that we're alone
00:33:06the real fun can begin
00:33:15don't you think it'd be so much better if we just took this thing right off
00:33:22kinky
00:33:25I can work with that
00:33:29that better not be your damn footman again
00:33:33well looks like you're having a good time your highness
00:33:36I sure was until you barged in
00:33:39sadly your time is up Juliet
00:33:51don't forget about me
00:33:58good luck following that up
00:34:03I assume it went well
00:34:04if you would have given me 10 more minutes we would have been in the bed
00:34:08I gave you the most time now I need you to fulfill your end of the deal
00:34:13why do you care so much about that peasant girl
00:34:16that's none of your concern but I have told the others that whoever takes Alara out first
00:34:21will be given a huge advantage going forward
00:34:25I'm up for a challenge
00:34:30you should try sneaking to the gambling dens in fair meadow
00:34:33he could get into some good trouble
00:34:35I do enjoy a bit of mischief
00:34:42miss parker your time is up
00:34:44please wait outside
00:34:52that was the last one
00:34:54you may retire to your bedroom
00:34:56isn't there one more
00:34:57no
00:34:58she's
00:35:00not feeling well
00:35:07why are you here
00:35:08I had to see the most beautiful woman here
00:35:10with my own two eyes
00:35:11keep your honey tongue
00:35:14it sweetens nothing I desire
00:35:18that's a shame
00:35:21unfortunately for you
00:35:23I have a date with the prince
00:35:24actually
00:35:26you don't
00:35:29he's retired to his room for the evening
00:35:32but fortunately for you
00:35:34I'm here to report back to prince Theo about your sparkling personality
00:35:39plus I could never let you waste a look as stunning as this
00:35:44you deserve to be seen
00:35:46even if it's just by me
00:35:50shall we
00:35:58I asked the prince if he knew anything about the Eatons
00:36:01and did he ignore you completely
00:36:04no but he did sneak into the governess of study and steal this
00:36:12what is this
00:36:13it's the governess official log
00:36:16she writes everything down
00:36:18I had a quick look through there
00:36:20there's some good leads
00:36:22leads
00:36:22leads on what
00:36:24I don't think princess Maeve died of natural causes
00:36:28you think the king killed her
00:36:31you think king Raphael killed the heir to his own throne
00:36:39what are you doing
00:36:40I think it's time you and I have a little chat
00:36:44actually
00:36:45King Raphael seems so horrible
00:36:48I wouldn't even be surprised
00:36:52you possess a remarkable capacity for surprise
00:37:11I think it's time for you
00:37:26you are making me
00:37:28forget my matters in place
00:37:31that's definitely counting as Friday night
00:37:32then we better not get caught
00:37:37if you are betraying me
00:37:39I will drive this knife so far into your neck
00:37:42I swear to you
00:37:43then I must do what you say
00:37:51go on
00:38:04what are you thinking about
00:38:06simply longing for a repetition of a particular moment
00:38:10whatever is the obstacle
00:38:14because I need to show you this stack
00:38:20earlier today I found this
00:38:22and I think it would be beneficial if you read it
00:38:25do you think this could be proof of the famine
00:38:27whatever you do
00:38:29do not let anyone know you have this
00:38:30based on what's inside
00:38:32it could be really dangerous if you're caught with it
00:38:44how's your health
00:38:45quite well
00:38:47why
00:38:49the governess
00:38:51she must have been mistaken
00:38:54anyway if my footman happens to be her too
00:38:56can you let him know I need him at his convenience
00:38:59after he escorts you back of course
00:39:03certainly
00:39:10how can you stand to work for him
00:39:12actually for the whole royal family
00:39:14it's complicated
00:39:16the royal family is incredibly sheltered
00:39:18compared to the rest of the realm
00:39:19because that's an acceptable excuse
00:39:22well working for them means I am too
00:39:25I never knew what was going on in Shrewsbury
00:39:26till I met you so I doubt the prince knows either
00:39:28plausible deniability
00:39:30he's the prince
00:39:32he can go and see for himself
00:39:33King Raphael would never allow that
00:39:35he lives a life of luxury
00:39:36while his subjects suffer
00:39:38ignorance is a choice
00:39:41more than a circumstance
00:39:45don't tell the prince that
00:39:48I'm not one to refrain from candor
00:39:51I need you to ride to the castle at once
00:39:53King Raphael needs to be informed of my suspicions
00:39:57do not stop this is urgent
00:40:11can I tempt you to stay
00:40:13I wish
00:40:15but when the prince calls I must answer
00:40:34I'll be dreaming of that
00:40:50good morning your highness
00:40:51the rankings are as follows
00:40:54Juliet
00:40:55Jane
00:40:56Clementine
00:40:57and Ilara
00:40:59no
00:40:59no
00:41:00Ilara Holloway
00:41:02is number one
00:41:02do I need to remind you of your place
00:41:05governess
00:41:07no your highness
00:41:09it's merely that your father
00:41:11will be disappointed
00:41:27good morning to you all
00:41:30today you will compete in a game that is a favorite amongst the children of the royal family
00:41:37hounds and the crown
00:41:39we need to talk
00:41:41about what
00:41:42you're fraternizing with the strapping footman
00:41:45the rules are simple
00:41:46three women
00:41:48the hounds
00:41:49will hunt
00:41:49one
00:41:50the crown
00:41:51this is going to be enjoyable
00:41:53not unless we're all hunting you
00:41:55the crown
00:41:56must make it back to her room safely
00:41:59the hounds
00:42:01will aim to prevent that
00:42:02by any means of their choosing
00:42:05of course the royal family would play a twisted game like this
00:42:09how will you decide who the crown is
00:42:10it's based on your ranking by prince theo himself
00:42:15Ilara
00:42:17you currently hold that coveted spot
00:42:20you will be the crown for us today
00:42:35is that any way to greet your father
00:42:48that's more like it
00:42:51what are you doing here father
00:42:52I'm not allowed to visit my future heir on his most eligible heiress retreat
00:43:01lighten up my son
00:43:04we'll have a lovely lunch while they all hunt each other
00:43:08and we can catch up on everything that I've missed here
00:43:11come on
00:43:30ladies
00:43:30you three will stay with me while Ilara goes to hide
00:43:34Ilara
00:43:35you must survive in the manor
00:43:39for one hour before finding safety in your room
00:43:42there will be guards blocking there
00:43:44do you understand
00:43:45we also
00:43:47have spectators today
00:43:50before the match
00:43:51the king
00:43:52has asked to see
00:43:54the hunted
00:43:59yes
00:44:00governess
00:44:03ah
00:44:04the woman of the hour
00:44:06join us
00:44:08please
00:44:09seat
00:44:12welcome my dear
00:44:14I must extend congratulations to you
00:44:16on earning first place
00:44:20I hear my son has handpicked you
00:44:24I would love to learn how you've beaten all of the odds
00:44:27to end up at this moment
00:44:30here
00:44:32you've got quite the battle ahead of you
00:44:34the crown almost never escapes the hounds
00:44:37the crown almost never escapes the hounds
00:44:38your majesty
00:44:40I only hope to make both my county and this kingdom proud
00:44:45and how do you plan on doing that
00:44:49and how do you plan on doing that
00:44:53well
00:44:53well
00:44:54by becoming the most eligible heiress
00:44:56naturally
00:44:59we'll see dear
00:45:01but first I must ask
00:45:04Holloway
00:45:06such an interesting surname
00:45:10I don't think I've seen that one before
00:45:13I come from quite a common family
00:45:16nothing special in Shrewsbury
00:45:19hmm
00:45:22how very interesting
00:45:25well thank you for sharing your company with us
00:45:27good luck to you in the games
00:45:36excuse me
00:45:43thank you
00:45:44for what?
00:45:45I did nothing
00:45:45for standing up to him
00:45:47no one does that
00:45:50if you can make it to the hall
00:45:52there's a secret entrance to my quarters
00:45:54to the left of the painting
00:45:55from there you can get to your room easier
00:45:57than navigating the whole quarters
00:46:00thank you
00:46:01good luck
00:46:02I'll be waiting
00:46:07everything is ready your majesty
00:46:09I enjoy her
00:46:14such a shame
00:46:16there's two staircases
00:46:18I will take the east
00:46:20and Jane you'll take the west
00:46:22and if she stays hidden below
00:46:23then she'll be trapped down there
00:46:25and be forced to make a run
00:46:26right towards us
00:46:30you will remain in the front
00:46:33in case she tries anything
00:46:35take a shot
00:46:37if you spot her
00:46:39and call out
00:46:40we have favor in our numbers
00:46:43let us not forget
00:46:50I wonder if she's found a good hiding spot
00:46:53father why don't you like her?
00:46:55son
00:46:56you're still young
00:46:58but you must understand
00:47:01shrewsbury is the reason
00:47:02for the great famine
00:47:03that was a hundred years ago
00:47:06must they still be punished?
00:47:07yes
00:47:08there are larger things at play here son
00:47:10do not question me
00:47:11isn't the point that I choose
00:47:12whom I want to marry father?
00:47:18Maeve once told me the same
00:47:20she wasn't wrong though
00:47:21was she?
00:47:23she was very wrong
00:47:24this competition
00:47:26isn't about love
00:47:27it's about maintaining
00:47:30power
00:47:42Jane
00:47:47a word of counsel
00:48:13I thought we had an alliance
00:48:14we do but we have to sell it
00:48:21are you going to tell them
00:48:22about the footman?
00:48:23no
00:48:23why would I?
00:48:24to get rid of me
00:48:24to get me killed
00:48:25I'm not Juliet
00:48:27we're allies
00:48:28I would never do that
00:48:30also
00:48:30I sort of support you
00:48:31having a little bit of fun
00:48:32before you win this whole thing
00:48:34and get locked into
00:48:34a loveless marriage
00:48:36thank you
00:48:38there's another thing
00:48:39I should tell you
00:48:41I also made a deal
00:48:42with Juliet
00:48:43what?
00:48:44there's a deal
00:48:44with everyone but me?
00:48:48you hurt my feelings
00:48:50Clementine
00:48:51go distract Juliet
00:48:53be safe
00:49:00I can't wait to kill you
00:49:01and then win
00:49:02and go home
00:49:03and show all those rich nobles
00:49:04they never should have
00:49:05snubbed the future queen
00:49:19such an easy kill
00:49:21I almost thought you could actually
00:49:34so much blood
00:49:36on your hands
00:49:43the hour is almost over
00:49:45have you seen her?
00:49:47no
00:49:47I haven't
00:50:06you're lying to me
00:50:08are you really gonna injure
00:50:09your only ally?
00:50:10tell me what happened to Jane
00:50:11she found Alara
00:50:13in the servant's quarters
00:50:15good girl
00:50:24why did he help me?
00:50:33come forth
00:50:34come forth
00:50:37wherever you may be
00:50:42good
00:50:44the game has commenced
00:50:47what does the last name
00:50:48Eaton mean?
00:50:50never utter that name again
00:50:54do you hear me?
00:50:55I hear you father
00:50:58good
00:51:01then we shall go
00:51:02to the young ladies quarters
00:51:04I sense an end coming
00:51:11there you are
00:51:13I found you
00:51:17I can't wait to kill you
00:51:19you say that so confidently
00:51:20because I will
00:51:22I've been training
00:51:24my whole life
00:51:25for this
00:51:26I've been promised
00:51:27Prince Theo
00:51:28since birth
00:51:29this competition
00:51:31is mine to win
00:51:32no wonder you're so miserable
00:51:34you spent your whole life
00:51:36for what?
00:51:37a prince?
00:51:39a prince who will never love you?
00:51:41you're here just like I am
00:51:42what's the difference?
00:51:47I'm not here for myself
00:51:55what are you doing?
00:51:56run
00:51:57it's not for you
00:52:11Elara
00:52:17what an exhilarating day
00:52:21it is a rare occasion
00:52:23when three contestants
00:52:25endure to the end
00:52:28the masquerade falls on the morrow
00:52:30make ready in your room
00:52:32the door will be locked
00:52:33for your own protection
00:52:36sleep well
00:52:37and may your dreams be
00:52:40kind
00:52:46ooooh
00:52:47ooo!!
00:52:50ooo
00:52:52oo
00:52:53ooo
00:52:59ooo
00:53:20Your Majesty.
00:53:24My confidence is waning.
00:53:27Your Majesty, the game's not complete.
00:53:30You don't seem to grasp the consequence.
00:53:33Should Shrewsbury prevail, the realm may be plunged into disarray.
00:53:37I have done all within my will.
00:53:40It was you who insisted we not kill her in cold blood.
00:53:44As a king, you must respect tradition.
00:53:49And this conflict by tomorrow,
00:53:52where your own head will be on the line.
00:54:03I thought I was going to lose you.
00:54:06It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:09I hope so.
00:54:15I hope so.
00:54:15I hope so.
00:55:12I hope I'm not disturbing you.
00:55:15Well, that would just be impossible.
00:55:17I think it's time for us to discuss your future.
00:55:20Whatever do you mean?
00:55:23You think I don't know the rumors?
00:55:25The old wives' tale that talks of one of the Eton princesses surviving and hiding out safely in Shrewsbury all
00:55:34these years.
00:55:35I'm afraid I just don't know what you're talking about.
00:55:37Yet, all the books uneaten, dust-free in library.
00:55:43I shall put it thus.
00:55:45Whatever happens on the morrow, I pray no tragedy finds its way to your home.
00:55:53Your poor mother is fragile, is she not?
00:55:57Don't.
00:55:57And your young sister, no telling how she might react to such an event.
00:56:03Grief can drive a person to dreadful and permanent choices.
00:56:13Perhaps it's time to reconsider your position.
00:56:19I'm certain we can make an arrangement.
00:56:31Are you okay?
00:56:32Hey, I need you to do something for me.
00:56:35Anything.
00:56:47If anything should happen to me, I need you to get this to my sister, Elowen Weaver.
00:56:53Of course.
00:56:55Please promise me.
00:56:56I promise, yeah.
00:56:59Weaver.
00:57:01Wait.
00:57:03Why is her last name different to yours?
00:57:06I need to tell you something.
00:57:20For you.
00:57:22For tonight.
00:57:23Stay safe.
00:57:26Prince Theo.
00:57:40Presenting your majesty, King Raphael, ruler of Vindalaris.
00:57:45Also in attendance, Prince Theo, heir to the Vindalaris throne.
00:57:54Welcome, my subjects.
00:57:57Thank you so much for coming to celebrate the end of the most eligible heiress.
00:58:04Without further ado, I'd love to introduce you to the three finalists.
00:58:10First, we have Miss Clementine Parker of Fairmeadow.
00:58:18Next, the beauty of Emberhelm and frontrunner, Miss Juliette Ashford.
00:58:28And finally, we have Alara Weaver from Shrewsbury.
00:58:45Now, please, everyone, take to the sides of the room, and as best as you can, cover any exits.
00:58:57Ladies, please, take your weapons.
00:59:08It's time for the final task.
00:59:11The three of you must choose one to kill.
00:59:44The three of you must choose one to kill.
01:00:06Well done, ladies.
01:00:08What a show.
01:00:11Now, there can be only one.
01:00:16Fight.
01:00:19No.
01:00:20No, this can't be it.
01:00:22It was too much to ask for us to both make it out alive.
01:00:27Do what you have to do.
01:00:29No.
01:00:31I can't.
01:00:34I won't.
01:00:35I won't.
01:00:41I'm so sorry, Clementine.
01:00:45Kill her!
01:00:50That was for my brother!
01:00:54For my sister!
01:00:58For Shrewsbury!
01:01:01For me!
01:01:14Guards!
01:01:16Caesar!
01:01:18Stop!
01:01:21This whole competition is for me to choose who and what I want.
01:01:26And what I want is for this bloodshed to end.
01:01:33Lady Clementine Parker, you shall return home in second place.
01:01:42Alara Weaver of Shrewsbury, I choose you to be my partner, my bride, and my future queen.
01:01:53What a thrilling conclusion to the most eligible heiress.
01:01:58Son, bring your paramour to your quarters so we may finalize this.
01:02:06Let the festivities begin!
01:02:09Please, wait.
01:02:10We don't have much time.
01:02:11Give me one reason why I shouldn't kill you right now!
01:02:14I should let you.
01:02:15I know I deserve it.
01:02:16But please, listen.
01:02:18I am not the enemy.
01:02:30Andrew?
01:02:34What's going on?
01:02:35Please.
01:02:36Let me explain, okay?
01:02:38I am not the enemy.
01:02:39My father forced me to do all this because of a tradition against my will.
01:02:43So, I came up with a plan.
01:02:45My footman posed as me in the mask, and I became my footman.
01:02:49I wanted to know why the governess wanted you dead.
01:02:52And then I met you in the woods, and with each conversation we had, I fell more and more in
01:02:57love with you.
01:02:58And I couldn't bear the thought of not being with you.
01:03:01Not kissing you.
01:03:03I choose you, and I will continue to choose you every single time.
01:03:07But you're the reason why Everett's dead.
01:03:11I have spent every single day for the past four years thinking about killing you.
01:03:16Don't you see?
01:03:17My father and the governess are the reason why your brother's dead.
01:03:21They plotted to kill him because they believe that anyone from Shrewsbury can't win.
01:03:24They think anyone from there is connected to the escaped princess.
01:03:27My mother always said that we are.
01:03:29I don't care about that, Alara.
01:03:31I would choose you if you were a peasant, and I would choose you if you were a princess.
01:03:35And from this day forward, I am choosing to protect you.
01:03:40We can protect each other.
01:03:41Can't you see that?
01:03:45My father is the enemy to the both of us.
01:03:49He killed your brother, and I'm pretty sure he killed Maeve too.
01:03:55We don't have much time, okay?
01:03:56I need you to help me take him down.
01:03:58I need to find out what secrets did he know.
01:04:00What is he keeping that he would kill his own heir?
01:04:06I'll kill him before he kills you.
01:04:20Is your name even Andrew?
01:04:23Maeve called me by my middle name.
01:04:26And I'd be honored if you called me Andrew too.
01:04:32Not wasting any time then, son.
01:04:37Well done, Miss Weaver.
01:04:44Now that you both had some respite,
01:04:46I need you both back inside to make a formal announcement of your marriage.
01:04:56I hope this is worth it, dear.
01:04:59Dear.
01:05:07We will get revenge.
01:05:09He will die.
01:05:10And he will never host one of these again, I swear.
01:05:18Ah.
01:05:22What an exhilarating day for us all.
01:05:26Truly, this is what the most eligible heiress is meant to celebrate.
01:05:32The pursuit of love.
01:05:34But most importantly, to root out the traitors and threats to the realm.
01:05:41Which is why I'd like to make dueling announcements.
01:05:45Firstly, the wedding of my son, Prince Theo.
01:05:50Which we plan to consummate in the fortnight.
01:05:59Second, concurrent to the wedding, we will commence on the next iteration of the most eligible heiress.
01:06:09What?
01:06:10What?
01:06:11Excitingly, we have a nominee with us here tonight.
01:06:18Father, let's discuss this in private.
01:06:22Shall we unveil our nominee?
01:06:27No, Ed!
01:06:28No!
01:06:30No!
01:06:30Stop, Miss Weaver.
01:06:32Unless you'd like me to execute your sister here and now.
01:06:34No!
01:06:40Seize them all!
01:06:41No!
01:06:43No!
01:06:43We have to go now.
01:06:46I want Alara Weaver's hand!
01:06:49And I want it now!
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