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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.
00:11:35Ms. Phasebas.
00:11:36Miss. Masud, what a mercy you have escaped the woods appetite.
00:11:41I didn't.
00:11:42My compliments to you all on your safe arrival, ordinarily.
00:11:46we have at least one soul who fails to find their way out of the woods we are
00:11:53blessed with uncommon talent shrewsbury has claimed first arrival by right of
00:12:01the rules the finest room in the manor shall be hers fortune does favor the
00:12:07Swift where's Prince Theo all in due time dear Juliet regrettably as last to
00:12:18arrive you must accept the handicap that accompanies such tardiness let this be
00:12:33your last failing find the wound tightly only one of you will be the most
00:12:48eligible heiress the victory is within your control tomorrow will be a spirited
00:12:57contest of arms advance and you shall face a battle of wits and if you're lucky
00:13:03enough to get to the third task well that is often the king's favorite one last
00:13:10thing there will be no fraternizing with the servants they are here to work if you
00:13:19are found violating this you will be removed from the competition I will
00:13:25escort 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
00:13:55I should
00:13:57probably wait for the grim governess to return yeah I don't think she's coming back she seems mad that you
00:14:04won
00:14:07perhaps you shouldn't have underestimated me then don't worry
00:14:14I'm not
00:14:21does this count as fraternizing with the help I'm merely helping you get to your room but let's not get
00:14:27caught
00:14:36thank you for the official escort now go before we get caught
00:14:50why did you choose to do this my older brother died a couple of years ago and if I want
00:14:58my little
00:14:59sister to have a better life that I need to win for her I recently lost my sister losing a
00:15:08sibling is
00:15:09really hard you've become a target you need to be more careful I don't want to see you go down
00:15:21so
00:15:21fast they 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 Prince Theo
00:15:55this sword could feed us for years
00:16:11I hope you've noticed
00:16:12I hope you've been good for years
00:16:12you're a little bit of a dog
00:16:13and I think he's this one
00:16:13what I'm afraid of
00:16:14you're a little bit of a dog
00:16:15and I think we should have to get caught
00:16:15I think he's doing that
00:16:16you're not afraid
00:16:16I think he's doing that
00:16:27you're a little bit of a dog
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 day.
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.
00:18:28Jeet.
00:18:34Jeet.
00:18:47Sniakin' around the castle, are we?
00:18:52shouldn't you be standing guard of the prince's quarters it's difficult to get him to sleep
00:18:56without a bedtime towel perhaps i should probably read it first to ensure it's suitable
00:19:02for the prince's precious eyes that is very very kind of you
00:19:14you better sneak off before we're caught fraternizing
00:19:21trust you all are rested today we highlight your ability with a sword you will be paired up in a
00:19:29series of duels win and you earn your safety lose and you shall fight again i claim shrewsbury
00:19:38why did you help me yesterday i i don't know i advise you to mind your wits
00:19:45and we just picked you to be the first of all thankfully prince theo has honored us with his
00:19:52presence today
00:19:59the most handsome man i've seen he is as i expected how do they even know he's attractive
00:20:06he's wearing that ridiculous mask he's the prince he's good enough i guess
00:20:10the pairings will be clementine and amina jane and aiko and finally juliet and alara
00:20:24begin
00:20:43it's a shame this isn't a real sword you'd have already bled out or i'd have cut you to pieces
00:20:48before you could even land a hit
00:20:52the next pairings are alara versus aiko and amina i'd be happy to fight again governess
00:21:01shrewsbury was barely a challenge thank you juliet you are so gracious to put your body on the line
00:21:09you need to relax i've never fought this way before
00:21:12like an animal you only need one hit for victory
00:21:25the final fight will be between amina and alara in this round the rules have changed only one of you
00:21:35will remain in competition
00:21:37i know it sucks stay light on your feet
00:21:41parry any blows
00:21:42why are you helping me how is your family debts
00:21:45let's begin
00:21:59finish this already quick and nimble quick and nimble
00:22:08make it quick
00:22:13make it quick
00:22:27amina would have been a beautiful queen
00:22:29henceforth the resources to the silver keep shall be greatly reduced
00:22:35how thrilling five of you move on to the next trial
00:23:00is this what you're after
00:23:04perhaps
00:23:07are you following me why do you care so much about the eatans
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 eatans and 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
00:23:41the eatans were the original royal family
00:23:45there was always whispering since shrewsbury that the great famine was used to bury the truth
00:23:50the truth
00:23:53that the eatans were usurped
00:23:59some people would consider that perspective treason
00:24:01well
00:24:03but in that case
00:24:05i am lucky to consider myself a skeptic
00:24:28who are you really
00:24:31what makes you so interested
00:24:32the 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
00:25:09i miss that
00:25:10i don't think it's that bad
00:25:12you have tea?
00:25:14in shrewsbury?
00:25:15doubtful
00:25:17they don't have proper floors in their houses
00:25:26is she okay?
00:25:35you don't look so good
00:25:38neither do you
00:25:50to triumph in this contest
00:25:54one must summon fortitude of the mind
00:25:57at a moment's call
00:25:59alas
00:26:00you are all poisoned
00:26:03hmm
00:26:04four antidotes
00:26:05four hopes
00:26:07in turn
00:26:08we shall pose riddles
00:26:10a right answer
00:26:12grants life
00:26:15Juliette
00:26:16how do we determine the order?
00:26:17it's my discretion
00:26:19Juliette
00:26:20the maker doesn't want it
00:26:22the buyer doesn't use it
00:26:24the user doesn't know it
00:26:27what 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
00:27:03Jane
00:27:04cold makes me calm
00:27:07heat makes me mad
00:27:09I break before I bend
00:27:11what am I?
00:27:15ice
00:27:16correct
00:27:16she's from grim frost
00:27:19it appears
00:27:21that we only have one dose left
00:27:24and two contestants
00:27:26who would like
00:27:27please
00:27:28I am ready
00:27:30I go
00:27:32I can crown a fool
00:27:34or expose a queen
00:27:36yet I have no tongue
00:27:38only reflection
00:27:41it's so simple
00:27:43it's so simple
00:27:44time's up
00:27:45a diamond
00:27:48incorrect
00:27:49a mirror
00:27:50a mirror
00:27:51the answer is a mirror
00:27:52that is correct
00:27:54but that is not your riddle
00:27:57the poison must be setting in
00:28:01Elara
00:28:03I am born
00:28:05when two lie
00:28:06but die
00:28:07when one tells the truth
00:28:13a secret
00:28:14a secret
00:28:15how fortunate
00:28:35and she exits
00:28:38and she exits
00:28:40farewell
00:28:52what was it like to
00:28:54grow up in the mountains of grim frost
00:28:57cold
00:28:59do you enjoy the heat?
00:29:01it gets quite warm in Vindershire
00:29:12seeing as we're the last two
00:29:13shall we drink until it's our turn?
00:29:17it's in our right after today
00:29:21is that not considered fraternizing?
00:29:24that only refers to the servants
00:29:27oh my
00:29:28where did you get a dress like this?
00:29:33Elara I want you alive
00:29:35I wouldn't poison your wine
00:29:39am I not your competition?
00:29:43no
00:29:44actually
00:29:44you're not
00:29:46are we back to playing riddles again?
00:29:48I don't want to be married to the prince
00:29:49I only want the riches
00:29:53how much do you know about Fair Meadow?
00:30:02not much
00:30:04besides it being considered the revelry capital
00:30:06dancing and gambling
00:30:08which is why I want to form an alliance
00:30:11it's important to have a partner
00:30:14I'm listening
00:30:18my father is the Duke
00:30:20and also a degenerate gambler
00:30:22so 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
00:30:31everyone likes to place a bet
00:30:34and you
00:30:36and you
00:30:37you are my fortune incarnate
00:30:46so why not bet on yourself?
00:30:49take the money and the crown
00:30:51one, I'm not so sure I could win
00:30:54two, you by far have the most profitable odds
00:30:59after the first day I sent my family instructions to bet every last piece of gold on you winning
00:31:05well
00:31:07I am honored
00:31:09you certainly seem confident
00:31:10much like my father, I like a favorable bet
00:31:15and
00:31:16in exchange for your help
00:31:18you let me live
00:31:20often times there's only one heiress remaining
00:31:22but
00:31:22it's not uncommon for the winner to take mercy on the competitor
00:31:25if they back down
00:31:28how do I know this isn't some trick
00:31:30to get my guard down
00:31:31you won't
00:31:32but you might have to
00:31:34now
00:31:37why don't you try on this beautiful dress for me
00:31:40I 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
00:32:20alright, it's time for my departure
00:32:24oh, and
00:32:25don't spend too much time carrying on with that footman of his
00:32:28guessing he's the jealous type
00:32:31how did you?
00:32:33and then
00:32:35I took my father's sword
00:32:38and slashed the boar's head
00:32:40right
00:32:41right
00:32:41off
00:32:50it was amazing
00:32:53excuse me your highness
00:32:55you all excused
00:32:57Andrew
00:33:03now 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
00:33:23kinky
00:33:25I can work with that
00:33:29that better not be your damn footman again
00:33:33well
00:33:34looks like you're having a good time your highness
00:33:36I sure was until you barged in
00:33:39sadly
00:33:39your time is up Juliet
00:33:42sigh
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 ten more minutes we would have been in the bed
00:34:08I gave you the most time
00:34:10now 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
00:34:17but
00:34:17I have told the others that whoever takes Alara out first will be given a huge advantage going forward
00:34:25I'm up for a challenge
00:34:27sigh
00:34:30you should try sneaking to the gambling dens in Fairmeadow
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 with 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
00:35:25actually
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
00:35:40I 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
00:35:49shall we?
00:35:51shall we?
00:35:58I asked the prince if he knew anything about the Eatons
00:36:01and?
00:36:02did he ignore you completely?
00:36:05no
00:36:05but he did sneak into the governess of study and steal this
00:36:12what is this?
00:36:13it's the governor's official log
00:36:16she writes everything down
00:36:18I had a quick look through there, there's some good leads
00:36:22leads?
00:36:23leads on what?
00:36:24i don't think princess Maeve died of natural causes
00:36:28you think the king killed her?
00:36:30you 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
00:36:45actually
00:36:46king Raphael seems so horrible
00:36:48i wouldn't even be surprised
00:36:52you possess a remarkable capacity for surprise
00:37:26you are making me
00:37:28forget my matters in place
00:37:31that's definitely counting as Friday nights
00:37:33then 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 the cops
00:37:45then i must do what you say
00:37:51go on
00:38:04what are you thinking about?
00:38:07simply longing for a repetition of a particular moment
00:38:11whatever is the obstacle?
00:38:14no
00:38:15because i uh
00:38:16i need to show you this
00:38:18stack
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
00:38:28do not let anyone know you have this
00:38:31based on what's inside it 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 compared to the rest of the realm
00:39:19cause 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 till 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 rafael would never allow that
00:39:35he lives a life of luxury while 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 rafael needs to be informed of my suspicions
00:39:56do 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
00:40:47i'll be dreaming of that
00:40:50good morning your highness
00:40:51the rankings are as follows
00:40:54juliet jane
00:40:56clementine
00:40:57and elara
00:40:59no
00:41:00no?
00:41:01elara holloway is number one
00:41:03do i need to remind you of your place governess?
00:41:07no your highness
00:41:08it'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 footmen
00:41:45the rules are simple
00:41:46three women, the hounds, will hunt one, the crown
00:41:51this is going to be enjoyable
00:41:53not unless we're all hunting you
00:41:55the crown must make it back to her room safely
00:41:59the hounds will aim to prevent that by 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?
00:42:11it's based on your ranking by prince theo himself
00:42:15elara
00:42:17you currently hold that coveted spot
00:42:20you will be the crown for us today
00:42:34is 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 elara goes to hide
00:43:34elara
00:43:35you must survive in the manor for one hour before finding safety in your room
00:43:42there will be guards blocking there
00:43:44do you understand?
00:43:46we also
00:43:48have spectators today
00:43:50before the match
00:43:51the king has asked to see
00:43:54the hunted
00:43:59yes
00:44:00governess
00:44:03ah
00:44:04the woman of the hour
00:44:07join us
00:44:08join us
00:44:10seat
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
00:44:28at this
00:44:29moment
00:44:30here
00:44:32you've got quite the battle ahead of you
00:44:34the crown almost never escapes the hounds
00:44:38your 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?
00:44:53wow
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
00:45:28good luck to you in the games
00:45:36excuse me
00:45:43thank you
00:45:44for what? i 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 to the left of the painting
00:45:55from there you can get to your room easier than 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 and be forced to make a run right towards us
00:46:30you will remain in the front
00:46:33in case she tries anything
00:46:36take 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 but you must understand
00:47:00shrewsbury is the reason for 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 whom i want to marry father?
00:47:18mave once told me the same
00:47:20she wasn't wrong though?
00:47:21was she?
00:47:23she was very wrong
00:47:25this competition isn't about love
00:47:28it's about maintaining power
00:47:43jane
00:47:47a word of counsel
00:47:49a 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 about the footmen?
00:48:23no why would i?
00:48:24to get rid of me?
00:48:25to get me killed?
00:48:26i'm not juliet
00:48:27we're allies i would never do that
00:48:30also i sort of support you having a little bit of fun
00:48:32before you win this whole thing and get locked into a loveless marriage
00:48:36thank you
00:48:38there's another thing i should tell you
00:48:41i also made a deal with juliet
00:48:43what?
00:48:44there's a deal with 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 and go home and show all those rich nobles
00:49:04they never should have snubbed the future queen
00:49:19just
00:49:20and an easy kill
00:49:21i almost thought you could actually
00:49:34so much blood on your hands
00:49:43the hour is almost over
00:49:45have you seen her?
00:49:47no, I haven't
00:50:06you're lying to me
00:50:08are you really going to injure your only ally?
00:50:10tell me what happened to Jane
00:50:12she found Allara in the servants quarters
00:50:15good girl
00:50:23why did he help me?
00:50:32come forth
00:50:34come forth
00:50:36wherever you may be
00:50:42good
00:50:43the game has commenced
00:50:47what does the last name Eaton 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 to 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 my whole life for this
00:51:26I've been promised Prince Theo since birth
00:51:30this competition is 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
00:52:11Ilarra
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
00:53:07and may your dreams be
00:53:20your majesty
00:53:24my confidence is waning
00:53:26your majesty
00:53:28the game's not complete
00:53:30you don't seem to grasp the consequence
00:53:32should shrewsbury prevail
00:53:35the realm may be plunged into disarray
00:53:37I have done all within my will
00:53:40it was you who insisted
00:53:42we not kill her
00:53:43in cold blood
00:53:44as a king
00:53:45you must respect tradition
00:53:49end this conflict by tomorrow
00:53:52where your own head
00:53:53will be on the line
00:54:03I thought I was going to lose you
00:54:09I thought I was going to lose you
00:54:42I thought I was going to lose you
00:54:43I thought I was going to lose you
00:54:43I thought I was going to lose you
00:54:43I thought I was going to lose you
00:54:44I thought I was going to lose you
00:54:45I thought I was going to lose you
00:54:47I thought I was going to lose you
00:54:50I thought I was going to lose you
00:55:13I hope I'm not disturbing you.
00:55:16Well, 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.
00:55:38Yet all the books on Eton 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.
00:55:52Your poor mother is fragile, is she not?
00:55:57Don't.
00:55:57And your young sister now telling how she might react to such an event.
00:56:02Grief 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.
00:57:02Why is her last name different to yours?
00:57:06I need to tell you something.
00:57:20For you.
00:57:22For tonight.
00:57:24Stay safe.
00:57:25Prince Theo.
00:57:47Heir to the Vindalaris throne.
00:57:54Welcome, my subjects.
00:57:56Thank 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.
00:58:09First, we have Miss Clementine Parker of Fairmeadow.
00:58:18Next, the beauty of Amberhelm 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.
00:59:41Fuckin' fuck!
00:59:42Fuckin' fuck!
01:00:05Well 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.
01:00:33I can't.
01:00:34I won't.
01:00:35I won't.
01:00:36I won't.
01:00:40I'm so sorry, Clementine.
01:00:45Kill her!
01:00:47Oh.
01:00:50That was for my brother, for my sister, for Shrewsbury, for me.
01:01:15Guards!
01:01:16Caesar!
01:01:18Stop!
01:01:21This whole competition is for me to choose who and what I won, and what I want is for this
01:01:27bloodshed 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.
01:01:59Son, 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.
01:02:15I deserve it.
01:02:16But please, listen.
01:02:17I am not the enemy.
01:02:30Andrew?
01:02:33What's going on?
01:02:35Please, let 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
01:02:57in love with you.
01:02:58And I couldn't bear the thought of not being with you, not kissing you.
01:03:03I choose you, and I will continue to choose you every single time.
01:03:08But 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, can'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, and I'd be honored if he 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, I need you both back inside to make a formal announcement
01:04:48of your marriage.
01:04:56I hope this is worth it, dear.
01:05:08We will get revenge.
01:05:09He will die, and he will never host one of these again, I swear.
01:05:21Ah, what an exhilarating day for us all.
01:05:26Truly, this is what the most eligible heiress is meant to celebrate, the pursuit of love.
01:05:34But most importantly, to root out the traitors and threats to the realm.
01:05:42Which is why I'd like to make dueling announcements.
01:05:45Firstly, the wedding of my son, Prince Theo, which 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.
01:06:08Yes.
01:06:09What?
01:06:10What?
01:06:11What?
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?
01:06:27Do it!
01:06:28No!
01:06:30No!
01:06:30No!
01:06:30No!
01:06:31No!
01:06:31Stop, Miss Weaver, unless you'd like me to execute your sister here and now.
01:06:34No!
01:06:36No!
01:06:37No!
01:06:40No!
01:06:41No!
01:06:41No!
01:06:43No!
01:06:43No!
01:06:43No!
01:06:44No!
01:06:47No!
01:06:48No!
01:06:48No!
01:06:48No!
01:06:49No!
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