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00:00:04A hundred years passed. The realm was undone by its own celebration. At the wedding feast of Princess Rosalie and
00:00:14Lord Varden Hawthorne, the fields of Shrewsbury gave forth their first poisoned harvest, and the royal table was its victim.
00:00:24All who supped that night perished, save one, Prince Varden, who was too anxious to eat. By dawn, he was
00:00:34king.
00:00:35The blight spread swiftly through all the shires except Vindishur, whose walls held firm and whose grain endured.
00:00:45Thus, the new king made Vindishur the seat of power, but gave back to the blighted counties a competition soaked
00:00:55in blood.
00:00:57We honor that competition with the legacy of the most eligible heiress.
00:01:07What an exhilarating day for us all. Truly, this is what the most eligible heiress is meant to celebrate.
00:01:17The pursuit of love. But most importantly, to root out the traitors and threats to the realm.
00:01:27Concurrent to the wedding, we will commence on the next iteration of the most eligible heiress.
00:01:34What? Excitingly, we have a nominee with us here tonight!
00:01:44Shall we unveil our nominee?
00:01:49No! No!
00:01:56Ilara, you shouldn't!
00:01:58Why haven't you confirmed that I am the nominee?
00:02:00While I understand why...
00:02:01No! You don't.
00:02:04Perhaps.
00:02:06But there's more to account for than your wants.
00:02:08We are in a dire position.
00:02:10It's imperative.
00:02:11Whomever represents this county must be able to make it deep into the competition.
00:02:16I am by far the best trained that you...
00:02:19That is not the issue!
00:02:21If they find out your true family name, they'll kill you, they'll break the competition, you will die, and the
00:02:30county will be left with nothing!
00:02:32No. They cannot possibly do that again.
00:02:34I understand what happened to Everett was evil, but there is a whole county of people for whom I am
00:02:43the 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.
00:03:12I'm certain those last letters were meaningful.
00:03:22Mother, are you awake?
00:03:25Hmm.
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.
00:03:47I know, Mother.
00:03:49I'm going to do that now.
00:03:51Never again.
00:03:53I won't.
00:03:54I won't, Mother.
00:03:58Are you actually leaving us?
00:04:07Elowen, I have to do this.
00:04:10What if you...
00:04:11I won't.
00:04:13He taught me everything I know.
00:04:16I promise to win.
00:04:19Everett promised me the same thing.
00:04:22I know.
00:04:24You promised me too.
00:04:27Here.
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.
00:04:48I don't.
00:04:49I don't.
00:04:57I don't.
00:05:02I don't.
00:05:08It's a hairpin.
00:05:16I don't.
00:05:17He is choosing a mask as we speak
00:05:21And the other contestants
00:05:25The young lady from Emberhelm, Juliet Ashford
00:05:29Shows the most promise this year
00:05:30By reports she's deeply adept with a sword
00:05:33And 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
00:05:54Compellingly, we have another member of the Matsumoto clan
00:05:58Oh, so winning this competition is in their bloodlines
00:06:01The 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 Miobe, the whispers from the realm
00:06:13Tell me she's quite strong
00:06:15But perhaps a bit dim-witted
00:06:18It's always a good test for the others
00:06:20To have a sturdy simpleton
00:06:21The final contender is Amina Masood from Silverkeep
00:06:26She became the nominee after an accident
00:06:28Befell the previous nominee
00:06:31And the girl from Shrewsbury
00:06:34Ilara Halloway
00:06:35You needn't concern yourself
00:06:38Let there be no more Shrewsbury mistakes
00:06:40The fate of the Weaver Boy and poor Maeve
00:06:44Should suffice as lesson
00:06:59Welcome to your first task of the most eligible heiress to Shrewsbury
00:07:04Navigate yourself to the manor
00:07:05The 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
00:07:14The 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?
00:07:57It tastes low
00:08:06If you're ever in the woods had a loss
00:08:08Always remember to find the moss
00:08:32Lovely 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
00:08:57It is customary for you to welcome the ladies who survived the first task to the manor
00:09:05But your highness, it is the tradition of
00:09:09Are you instructing the future heir on how to behave?
00:09:12No, your highness
00:09:13I would never overstep my bounds
00:09:16That 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
00:09:36You call that good aim?
00:09:37Yes
00:09:43We have orders from the governess
00:09:44We must find the Shrewsbury girl
00:09:51Here
00:09:51This 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
00:10:01The prince's first footman
00:10:02And I'm the most eligible heiress
00:10:05Now
00:10:05If you'll excuse me
00:10:11Quick
00:10:11She should be close
00:10:14You're welcome
00:10:16Again
00:10:21Over there
00:10:22You're first
00:10:24Which will certainly impress the prince
00:10:27Thank you
00:10:31I am in your debt
00:10:50And Laura
00:10:51Holloway
00:10:52Of Shrewsbury
00:10:53Allow me to offer my congratulations
00:10:56On your most
00:10:58Unexpected success
00:10:59Perhaps something to become accustomed to
00:11:01How delightful to see you so
00:11:03Spirited at the outset
00:11:05I do hope you can sustain it
00:11:09At your pleasure
00:11:12A fine attempt
00:11:13Miss Matsumoto
00:11:14I had every expectation of brilliance
00:11:17But your brother does cast
00:11:20A long shadow
00:11:35Miss Masood
00:11:37Miss Masood
00:11:37What 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
00:11:46Ordinarily
00:11:47We have at least one soul
00:11:49Who fails to find their way
00:11:50Out of the woods
00:11:53We are blessed with uncommon talent
00:11:57Shrewsbury
00:11:57Has claimed first arrival
00:11:59By right of the rules
00:12:02The finest room in the manor
00:12:03Shall be hers
00:12:05Fortune does favor the swift
00:12:07Where's Prince Theo?
00:12:09All in due time
00:12:10Dear Juliet
00:12:15Regrettably
00:12:16As last to arrive
00:12:18You must accept the handicap
00:12:21That accompanies such tardiness
00:12:32Let this be your last failing
00:12:35Bind the wound tightly
00:12:44Only one of you
00:12:46Will be the most eligible heiress
00:12:49The victory is within your control
00:12:53Tomorrow
00:12:54Will be
00:12:55A spirited contest of arms
00:12:58Advance and you shall face
00:12:59A battle of wits
00:13:01And
00:13:02If you're lucky enough
00:13:03To get to the third task
00:13:05Well
00:13:05That
00:13:06Is often the king's favorite
00:13:10One last thing
00:13:11There will be no fraternizing
00:13:14With the servants
00:13:15They are here
00:13:16To work
00:13:17If
00:13:18You are found
00:13:19Violating
00:13:20This
00:13:21You will be removed
00:13:23From the competition
00:13:24I will escort
00:13:26All of you
00:13:26To your rooms
00:13:28Except you
00:13:29Stay here
00:13:32I will return
00:13:33In due course
00:13:50I'd be happy
00:13:51To escort you
00:13:52To your room
00:13:53You know
00:13:54I'd be happy
00:13:54To escort you
00:13:55To your room
00:13:57I should probably
00:13:58Wait for the
00:13:58Grim governess
00:13:59To return
00:14:00Yeah I don't think
00:14:01She's coming back
00:14:03She seems mad
00:14:04That you won
00:14:07Perhaps you shouldn't
00:14:08Have underestimated me
00:14:09Then
00:14:09Don't worry
00:14:14I'm not
00:14:20Does this count as
00:14:21Fraternizing with the help
00:14:23I'm merely helping you
00:14:24Get to your room
00:14:26But let's not get caught
00:14:36Thank you
00:14:38For the official escort
00:14:41Now go
00:14:42Before we get caught
00:14:50Why did you choose
00:14:51To do this
00:14:53My older brother
00:14:54Died a couple
00:14:55Of years ago
00:14:56And
00:14:58If I want
00:14:58My little sister
00:14:59To have a better life
00:15:00Then I need to win
00:15:02For her
00:15:05I recently
00:15:06Lost my sister
00:15:08Losing a sibling
00:15:09Is really hard
00:15:15You've become a target
00:15:17You need to be more careful
00:15:20I don't want to see you
00:15:20Go down so fast
00:15:22They don't scare me
00:15:24But it's kind
00:15:25That you're so worried
00:15:25About me
00:15:44I hope you live long enough
00:15:45For me to see you in this
00:15:47Prince Theo
00:15:55This sewer could feed us
00:15:57For years
00:16:11I don't want to see you in this
00:16:11I don't want to see you in this
00:16:31God
00:16:32To be
00:16:38One of these
00:16:39Must
00:16:43Yes
00:16:50Your highness
00:16:52The ladies
00:16:53Were most
00:16:53Impressive
00:16:54Today
00:16:55Though they did
00:16:56inquire about your whereabouts and tradition dictates the heir to the
00:17:02throne I will act in the way of my choosing as is your God-given right is
00:17:08that the whole of it I'm growing tired of this conversation if I may the
00:17:14circumstances of tomorrow's games are such that it would be most respectful to
00:17:20have you in attendance and so be it you don't need to be here
00:17:29let her stay fine when you get to the manor you must try to get into the
00:17:35library alone you must try to find a book about the Eaton family or written by a
00:17:42family member must we revisit this they've not destroyed history they've
00:17:46just distorted it there's proof in there I will find it mother
00:18:08who goes there please don't threaten me sir I was merely grabbing this on the
00:18:15governess's orders she'll have my head if I don't return soon you must be the new
00:18:20servant girl you should be more careful next time the governess does not
00:18:26appreciate tardiness off you go
00:18:47sneak around the castle are we
00:18:52shouldn't you be standing guard of the prince's quarters it's difficult to get
00:18:56him to sleep without a bedtime towel perhaps I should probably read it first to
00:19:01ensure it's suitable for the prince's precious eyes that is very very kind of
00:19:13be you 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
00:19:35I claim Shrewsbury why did you help me yesterday I I don't know I advise you to
00:19:44mind your wits we just picked you to be the first of all thankfully Prince Theo has
00:19:51honored us with his presence today
00:19:59most handsome man I've seen he is as I expected how do they even know he's attractive he's wearing that
00:20:07ridiculous mask he's the prince it's good enough I guess the pairings will be Clementine and Amina
00:20:15Jane and Aiko and finally Juliet and Alara begin
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 the next pairings are Alara versus Aiko and Amina I'd be happy to
00:21:00fight
00:21:00again governess Shrewsbury was barely a challenge thank you Juliet you are so gracious to put your body
00:21:08on the line you need to relax I've never fought this way before like a nimble you only need one
00:21:14hit for
00:21:15victory
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 I know it sucks stay light on your feet carry any blows
00:21:42why are you helping me I always repay my debts let's begin
00:21:58finish 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
00:23:08why do you care so much about the Eatons
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 Eatons and I'll not only give you this book but
00:23:27I'll show you where the family tree is located
00:23:30if this is a trick I will kill you I swear on my prince
00:23:41the Eatons
00:23:42the Eatons were the original royal family
00:23:45there was always whisperings in Shrewsbury that the great famine was used to bury the truth
00:23:50the truth
00:23:53that the Eatons
00:23:54were usurped
00:23:59some people would consider their 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
00:24:33the 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
00:24:51now 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 in 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
00:25:52to triumph
00:25:52in this contest
00:25:54one must summon fortitude of the mind
00:25:57at a moment's call
00:25:59lass
00:26:00you are all poison
00:26:04Four antidotes, four hopes.
00:26:07In turn, we shall pose riddles.
00:26:10A right answer grants life.
00:26:15Juliet.
00:26:16How do we determine the order?
00:26:17It's my discretion.
00:26:19Juliet, the 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.
00:27:03Jane.
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.
00:27:17She's from Grimfrost.
00:27:20It 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, yet 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!
00:27:50The mirror!
00:27:51The answer is a mirror!
00:27:52That is correct, but that is not your riddle.
00:27:58The poison must be setting in.
00:28:03Elara.
00:28:03I am born when two lie, but die when one tells the truth.
00:28:13A secret!
00:28:15A secret!
00:28:16How fortunate.
00:28:17He's been sent without you.
00:28:19Mal Heves.
00:28:20A lover!
00:28:22What is it?
00:28:24Oh!
00:28:25Oh!
00:28:26Oh!
00:28:27Oh!แลatever.
00:28:30Oh! Oh!
00:28:37If you
00:28:38have that
00:28:38question, Oh!
00:28:52What was it like to grow up in the mountains of Grimfrost?
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, shall 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?
00:29:33Allara, I want you alive. I wouldn't poison your wine.
00:29:40Am I not your competition?
00:29:44No. Actually, you're not.
00:29:46Are we back to playing riddles again?
00:29:48I don't want to be married to the prince. I 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.
00:30:23So 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.
00:30:32Everyone likes to place a bet.
00:30:34And you...
00:30:37You are my fortune incarnate.
00:30:46So...
00:30:47Why not bet on yourself?
00:30:49Take the money and the crown.
00:30:51One...
00:30:51I'm not so sure I could win.
00:30:55Two...
00:30:55You 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.
00:31:06Well...
00:31:07I am honored.
00:31:09You certainly seem confident.
00:31:11Much like my father, I like a favorable bet.
00:31:15And in exchange for your help...
00:31:18You let me live.
00:31:20Often times there's only one heiress remaining,
00:31:22but it's not uncommon for the winner to take mercy on the competitor if 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.
00:31:35Now...
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 now 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.
00:32:31Uh, how did you...
00:32:33And then...
00:32:35I took my father's sword...
00:32:38And slashed the boar's head...
00:32:41Right... off.
00:32:50It was amazing.
00:32:54Excuse me, your highness.
00:32:56You are excused...
00:32:57Andrew.
00:33:03Now that we're alone...
00:33:07The real fun can begin.
00:33:15Don't you think it'd be so much better if we just took this thing right off?
00:33:23Kinky.
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.
00:33:37I sure was.
00:33:38Until you barged in.
00:33:39Sadly.
00:33:40Your 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.
00:34:05If you would've given me ten more minutes, we would've 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...
00:34:18I 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.
00:34:30You should try sneaking to the gambling dens in Fairmeadow.
00:34:33He could get into some good trouble.
00:34:36I 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.
00:34:59She'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.
00:35:12Keep 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.
00:35:50Shall we?
00:35:59I asked the Prince if he knew anything about the Eatons.
00:36:01And?
00:36:02Did he ignore you completely?
00:36:05No.
00:36:06But...
00:36:07he did sneak into the governor's 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.
00:36:20There'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?
00:36:31You 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.
00:36:45Actually...
00:36:46King Raphael seems so horrible...
00:36:48I wouldn't even be surprised.
00:36:53You 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, I will drive this knife so far into your neck.
00:37:42I swear to God.
00:37:45Then I must do what you say.
00:37:51Go on.
00:38:05What are you thinking about?
00:38:07Simply longing for a repetition of a particular moment.
00:38:11Whatever is the obstacle?
00:38:15Because I need to show you this stack.
00:38:20Earlier today I found this and 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, do 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 here too, can 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.
00:39:20Because 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 until 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.
00:39:34King Raphael 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.
00:39:54King Raphael needs to be informed of my suspicions.
00:39:57Do not stop.
00:39:58This 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.
00:40:52The rankings are as follows.
00:40:55Juliet, Jane, Clementine, and Allara.
00:40:59No.
00:41:00No?
00:41:01Allara Holloway is number one.
00:41:03Do I need to remind you of your place, governess?
00:41:07No, your highness.
00:41:09It's merely that your father will 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.
00:41:38Hounds and the crown.
00:41:40We need to talk about what?
00:41:43You're fraternizing with the strapping footmen?
00:41:45The rules are simple.
00:41:47Three women, the hounds, will hunt one, the crown.
00:41:51This is going to be enjoyable.
00:41:54Not unless we're all hunting you.
00:41:56The crown must make it back to her room safely.
00:41:59The hounds will aim to prevent that by any means of their choosing.
00:42:06Of 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, you 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?
00:42:49That'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.
00:43:30Ladies, you three will stay with me while Elara goes to hide.
00:43:34Elara, you must survive in the manor for one hour before finding safety in your room.
00:43:42There will be guards blocking there.
00:43:45Do you understand?
00:43:46We also have spectators today before the match.
00:43:52The king has asked to see the hunted.
00:43:59Yes, governess.
00:44:03Ah, the woman of the hour.
00:44:07Join us.
00:44:09Please, seat.
00:44:12Welcome, my dear.
00:44:14I must extend congratulations to you on 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 to end up at this moment here.
00:44:31Dear, you've got quite the battle ahead of you.
00:44:35The crown almost never escapes the hounds.
00:44:38Your majesty, I 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, by becoming the most eligible heiress, naturally.
00:45:00We'll see, dear.
00:45:02But first, I must ask, Holloway, such an interesting surname.
00:45:10I don't think I've seen that one before.
00:45:12I come from quite a common family.
00:45:17Nothing 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.
00:45:44For what?
00:45:45I did nothing.
00:45:46For standing up to him.
00:45:47No one does that.
00:45:50Look, if you can make it to the hall, there's a secret entrance to my quarters to the left of
00:45:54the painting.
00:45:55From there, you can get to your room easier than navigating the whole quarters.
00:46:02Good luck.
00:46:03I'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, and 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 in case she tries anything.
00:46:35Take a shot if you spot her and 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?
00:46:56Son, you're still young, but you must understand.
00:47:01Shrewsbury 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?
00:47:18Maeve once told me the same.
00:47:20She wasn't wrong, though, was she?
00:47:23She was very wrong.
00:47:25This competition isn't about love.
00:47:29It's about maintaining power.
00:47:42Jane.
00:47:48A word of counsel.
00:47:59Jane.
00:48:08Jane.
00:48:10Jane.
00:48:13I
00:48:13Thought we had an alliance. We do, but we have to sell it
00:48:21Are you gonna tell them about the footman? No, why would I? To get rid of me? To get me
00:48:25killed? I'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 before you win this whole thing get locked
00:48:34into 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? There's a deal with everyone but me?
00:48:48You hurt my feelings
00:48:50Clementine
00:48:51Go to Strat Juliet
00:48:53Be safe
00:49:00I can't wait to kill you and then win and go home and show all those rich nobles. They never
00:49:05should have snubbed the future queen
00:49:19Strat! An easy kill! I almost thought you could actually-
00:49:24I almost thought you could actually-
00:49:37Give me 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. Are you really gonna injure your only ally?
00:50:10Tell me what happened to Jane
00:50:11Tell me what happened to Jane
00:50:12She found Alara in the servant's quarters
00:50:15Good girl
00:50:23Why did he help me?
00:50:33Come forth
00:50:34Come forth
00:50:35Come forth
00:50:36Come forth
00:50:37Wherever you may be
00:50:42Come forth
00:50:44The 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 lady's quarters
00:51:04I sense an end coming
00:51:11There you are
00:51:13I found you
00:51:14I can't wait to kill you
00:51:19You say that so confidently
00:51:20Because I will
00:51:23I'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!
00:52:18What an exhilarating day
00:52:21It is a rare occasion when three contestants endure to the end
00:52:28The masquerade falls on the morrow
00:52:31Make ready in your room
00:52:32The door will be locked
00:52:33For your own protection
00:52:37Sleep well
00:52:38And may your dreams be
00:52:41Kind
00:52:49You and the men
00:53:00As always
00:53:05I will be okay
00:53:06You're anointed
00:53:07But not a noun
00:53:08You'd have to be
00:53:08You're anointed
00:53:11You'll have to be
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.
00:53:49End 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.
00:54:10I hope so.
00:54:38I don't know.
00:55:13I don't know.
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.
00:55:44I 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.
00:56:54Of course.
00:56:55Please promise me.
00:56:57I 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, for tonight, stay safe, Prince Theo.
00:57:40Presenting your majesty, King Raphael, ruler of Vindalaris.
00:57:46Also 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.
00:58:03Without 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 Amberhelm and frontrunner, Miss Juliette Ashford.
00:58:28And finally, we have Alara Weaver.
00:58:33From Shrewsbury.
00:58:45Now, please, everyone, take to the sides of the room.
00:58:49And 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.
00:59:31No!
00:59:41Fuck it, fuck it, fuck it, fuck it.
01:00:06well done ladies what a show now there can be only one
01:00:16fight
01:00:20no no this can't be it it was too much to ask for us to both make it out alive
01:00:27do what you have to do no I can't no I won't I won't
01:00:41I'm so sorry Clementine kill her
01:00:50that was for my brother for my sister for Shrewsbury
01:01:01for me
01:01:14guards
01:01:16she's her stop
01:01:21this whole competition is for me to choose who
01:01:25and what I want and what I want is for this bloodshed to end
01:01:33lady Clementine Parker
01:01:36you shall return home in second place
01:01:43Alara Weaver
01:01:44of Shrewsbury
01:01:45I choose you to be my partner my bride and my future queen
01:01:54what a thrilling conclusion to the most eligible heiress
01:01:58son bring your paramour to your quarter so we may finalize this
01:02:06let the festivities begin
01:02:09please wait we 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 I know I deserve it but please listen
01:02:33Andrew what's going on please let me explain okay I am not the enemy my father forced me to do
01:02:40all this because of a tradition against my will so I came up with the plan
01:02:45my footman poses me in the mask and I became my footman I wanted to know why the governess wanted
01:02:50you 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 and I couldn't bear the thought of not being with you not kissing you
01:03:03and I couldn't bear the thought of not being with you not kissing you I choose you and I will
01:03:05continue 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
01:03:15thinking about killing you
01:03:16don't you see
01:03:17my father and the governess are the reason why your brother's dead
01:03:20they 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
01:03:47to the both of us
01:03:49he killed your brother
01:03:51and 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
01:04:38well 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
01:05:08we 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
01:05:25truly
01:05:27this is what the most eligible heiress is meant to celebrate
01:05:32the pursuit of love
01:05:34but most importantly
01:05:37to root out the traitors and threats to the realm
01:05:41which is why I'd like to make dueling announcements
01:05:45firstly
01:05:46the wedding of my son Prince Theo
01:05:49which we plan to consummate in the fortnight
01:05:59second
01:06:00concurrent to the wedding
01:06:03we will commence on the next iteration of the most eligible heiress
01:06:09what? what?
01:06:11excitingly
01:06:12we have a nominee with us here tonight
01:06:18father
01:06:18let's discuss this in private
01:06:22shall we unveil our nominee
01:06:27no way
01:06:28no
01:06:30stop Miss Weaver
01:06:32unless you'd like me to execute your sister here and now
01:06:34no
01:06:35no
01:06:41come upon
01:06:42no
01:06:42no
01:06:43help
01:06:43we have to go now
01:06:46i want to
01:06:47Lara Weaver's hands
01:06:48and i want it now
01:06:52you
01:06:57you
01:06:57you
01:06:58you
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