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The Crown Jewel of the Family , Strong Female Lead, - ENGSUB
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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 Vindisher, whose walls held firm and whose grain endured.
00:00:45Thus, the new king made Vindisher the seat of power, but gave back to the blighted counties a competition soaked
00:00:55in blood.
00:00:56We 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. The
00:01:18pursuit of love.
00:01:19But most importantly, to root out the traitors and threats to the realm, concurrent to the wedding, we will commence
00:01:30on the next iteration of the most eligible heiress.
00:01:35What? What?
00:01:37Excitingly, we have a nominee with us here tonight!
00:01:44Shall we unveil our nominee?
00:01:49No! No!
00:01:57Elara, 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. But there's more to account for than your wants.
00:02:08We are in a dire position. It's imperative. Whomever represents this county must be able to make it deep into
00:02:14the 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.
00:02:26But I...
00:02:27They'll break the competition, you will die, and the county will be left with nothing!
00:02:32No. They cannot possibly do that again.
00:02:34I 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...
00:02:51Everyone will starve. Your mother and sister included.
00:02:56Think of Elowen.
00:02:57That's why I'm the only option.
00:03:06I have little to offer.
00:03:08What is this?
00:03:10I gave the same token to Everett before he left.
00:03:13I'm certain...
00:03:14Those 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 deserved.
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.
00:03:51I'll never forget.
00:03:53I won't.
00:03:54I won't, Mother.
00:03:56I won't.
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?
00:04:41It'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.
00:04:56Elora.
00:04:58Your Majesty, I must offer my condolences for Princess May for tragedy.
00:05:02There is always trouble in our time.
00:05:06How goes the manor preparations?
00:05:08I do believe this year is set to be the greatest in recent memory.
00:05:13Good.
00:05:15And the Prince's reaction?
00:05:16Good.
00:05:18He is choosing a mask as we speak.
00:05:24And the other contestants?
00:05:25The young lady from Emberhelm, Juliet Ashford, chose the most promise this year.
00:05:31By reports, she's deeply adept with the sword.
00:05:34And has a confident disposition.
00:05:36Pick up those bags.
00:05:41Ever 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.
00:05:59So winning this competition is in their bloodlines.
00:06:02The Matsumotos have sent their daughter, Aiko, to compete.
00:06:06She is known for her agility and balance.
00:06:09Who else?
00:06:10Jane and Miobi.
00:06:12The 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.
00:06:22The 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, you needn't concern yourself.
00:06:38Let there be no more Shrewsbury mistakes.
00:06:41The 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.
00:07:05The 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, the last to handicap.
00:07:23Is it too much to ask that you'll carry in 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.
00:08:07If you're ever in the woods had a loss, always remember to find the moss.
00:08:33Lovely hairpin!
00:08:35There's a pit trap! Out that way!
00:08:48the gold is very becoming your highness great choice
00:08:57it 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 are you instructing the future heir on how to behave
00:09:13no your highness i i would never overstep my bounds that is all for now
00:09:26but they didn't teach you how to use a bow and arrow in shrewsbury
00:09:30no but they did teach us how to have better aim than you
00:09:36you call that good aim yes
00:09:43we have orders from the governess we must find the shrewsbury girl
00:09:51here this way i'm delighted to finally meet your acquaintance much has been spoken about you
00:09:58i don't have time for this i'm andrew the prince's first footman
00:10:02and i'm the most eligible heiress now if you'll excuse me
00:10:11quick she should be close
00:10:15you're welcome again
00:10:21over there you're first which will certainly impress the prince
00:10:27thank you
00:10:31i am in your debt
00:10:49a laura holloway of shrewsbury allow me to offer my congratulations on your most
00:10:57unexpected success
00:10:59perhaps something to become accustomed to
00:11:02how delightful to see you so spirited at the outset i do hope you can sustain it
00:11:09at your pleasure
00:11:12a fine attempt miss matsumoto i had every expectation of brilliance but
00:11:18your brother does cast a long shadow
00:11:35miss masood
00:11:37what 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
00:11:47we have at least one soul who fails to find their way out of the woods
00:11:53we are blessed with uncommon talent
00:11:57shrewsbury has claimed first arrival
00:11:59by right of the rules the finest room in the manor shall be hers
00:12:04fortune does favor the swift
00:12:07where's prince theo
00:12:08all in due time dear juliet
00:12:15regrettably
00:12:16as last to arrive
00:12:19you must accept the handicap that 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
00:12:54tomorrow will be a spirited contest of arms
00:12:58advance and you shall face a battle of wits
00:13:01and if you're lucky enough to get to the third task
00:13:05well that is often the king's favorite
00:13:10one last thing
00:13:11there will be no fraternizing with the servants
00:13:15they are here to work
00:13:17if you are found violating this
00:13:21you will be removed from the competition
00:13:25i will escort all of you to your rooms
00:13:28except you
00:13:30stay here
00:13:32i will return in due course
00:13:51i'd be happy to escort you to your room
00:13:54you 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
00:14:03she 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
00:14:21does this count as fraternizing with the help
00:14:23i'm merely helping you get to your room
00:14:26but let's not get caught
00:14:36thank you
00:14:38for the official escort
00:14:42now go
00:14:43before 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
00:14:58if i want my little sister to have a better life
00:15:00then i need to win
00:15:02for her
00:15:05i recently lost my sister
00:15:08losing a sibling is 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 go down so fast
00:15:22they don't scare me
00:15:24but 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 theo
00:15:56this sword could feed us for years
00:16:24i don't want to see you in this
00:16:31i've got to be
00:16:38one of these must
00:16:43yes
00:16:50your highness
00:16:52the ladies were most impressive today
00:16:55though they did inquire about
00:16:58your whereabouts
00:16:59and
00:17:00tradition dictates
00:17:01i'm the heir to the throne
00:17:03i will act in the way of my choosing
00:17:06as is your god-given right
00:17:08is that the whole of it
00:17:10i'm growing tired of this conversation
00:17:12if i may
00:17:14the circumstances of tomorrow's games
00:17:16are such that it would be
00:17:18most respectful
00:17:20to have you in attendance
00:17:22then so be it
00:17:27you don't need to be here
00:17:29let her stay
00:17:31fine
00:17:32when you get to the manor
00:17:33you must try to get into the library alone
00:17:36you must try to find
00:17:38a book
00:17:39about the eaten family
00:17:41or written by a family member
00:17:42must we revisit this
00:17:44they've not destroyed history
00:17:46they've just distorted it
00:17:47there's proof in there
00:17:51i will find it mother
00:18:08who goes there
00:18:12please don't threaten me sir
00:18:13i was merely grabbing this
00:18:15on the governess's orders
00:18:16so you'll have in my head
00:18:17if i don't return soon
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
00:18:27off you go
00:18:47sneaking around the castle are we
00:18:53shouldn't you be standing guard at the prince's quarters
00:18:55it's difficult to get him to sleep without a bedtime towel perhaps
00:18:59i should probably read it first
00:19:00to ensure it's suitable
00:19:02for the prince's precious eyes
00:19:05that is very very kind of you
00:19:14you better sneak off before we're caught fraternizing
00:19:21trust you all are rested
00:19:23today we highlight your ability with a sword
00:19:27you will be paired up in a series of duels
00:19:30win and you earn your safety
00:19:32lose and you shall fight 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
00:19:45we just picked you to be the first of all
00:19:49thankfully prince theo has honored us
00:19:52with 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
00:20:09he's good enough i guess
00:20:12the pairings will be clementine and amina
00:20:16jane and aiko
00:20:18and finally juliette and alara
00:20:24begin
00:20:43it's a shame this isn't a real sword
00:20:45you'd have already bled out
00:20:47or i'd have cut you to pieces
00:20:48before you could even land a hit
00:20:52the next pairings are
00:20:54alara versus aiko
00:20:57and amina
00:20:59i'd be happy to fight again governess
00:21:01shrewsbury was barely a challenge
00:21:04thank you juliette
00:21:05you 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 in-law
00:21:13you 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
00:21:39stay light on your feet
00:21:41carry any blows
00:21:43why are you helping me
00:21:44i always repay my 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
00:22:37five of you
00:22:38move on to the next trial
00:23:00is this what you're after
00:23:05perhaps
00:23:08are you following me
00:23:09why 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
00:23:24and i'll not only give you this book
00:23:27but i'll show you where the family tree is located
00:23:30if this is a trick
00:23:32i will kill you
00:23:34i swear on my prince
00:23:41the eatans were the original royal family
00:23:45there was always whisperings in shrewsbury
00:23:48that 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 their perspective treason
00:24:01well
00:24:02but in that case
00:24:05i am lucky to consider myself a skeptic
00:24:28who are you really who are you really what makes you so interested the governess wants you dead she doesn't
00:24:35do anything without a reason
00:24:37does the governess not work for your fair prince
00:24:40does the governess not work for your fair prince
00:24:41things are rarely as they seem when the ruling class is involved
00:24:52now show me to this family tree section
00:24:54go
00:25:08this tea just isn't the same as home
00:25:10i miss that
00:25:11i don't think it's that bad
00:25:12you 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
00:25:52in this contest
00:25:54one must summon fortitude of the mind at a moment's call
00:25:59alas
00:26:01you are all poisoned
00:26:03four antidotes
00:26:05four hopes
00:26:07in turn
00:26:08we shall pose riddles
00:26:10a right answer
00:26:12grants life
00:26:15juliet
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
00:27:03jane
00:27:04cold makes me calm
00:27:06heat 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 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
00:27:28please
00:27:28i am ready
00:27:30i go
00:27:31i can crown a fool
00:27:34or expose a queen
00:27:36yet
00:27:37i 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
00:27:52is a mirror
00:27:52that is correct
00:27:54but that is not
00:27:55your riddle
00:27:57the poison
00:27:59must be
00:28:00setting in
00:28:01alara
00:28:03i am born
00:28:05when two lie
00:28:06but die
00:28:08when one tells the truth
00:28:13a secret
00:28:14a secret
00:28:16how fortunate
00:28:35and she exits
00:28:38farewell
00:28:52what was it like to
00:28:54grow up in the mountains
00:28:55of grim frost
00:28:57cold
00:29:00do you enjoy the heat
00:29:01it gets quite warm
00:29:03in 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
00:29:23fraternizing
00:29:24that only refers to the servants
00:29:27oh my
00:29:29where did you get a dress like this
00:29:34alara i want you alive
00:29:35i wouldn't poison your mind
00:29:40am i not your competition
00:29:43no
00:29:44actually
00:29:45you're not
00:29:46are we
00:29:46back to
00:29:47playing riddles again
00:29:48i don't want to be married to the prince
00:29:50i only want the riches
00:29:53how much do you know about fair meadow
00:30:02not much
00:30:03besides 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
00:30:24our entire family is in danger
00:30:25of losing our status
00:30:27the most eligible heiress
00:30:28is the largest gambling event
00:30:30in 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
00:30:50one
00:30:51i'm not so sure i could win
00:30:55two
00:30:56you 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
00:31:11much like my father
00:31:12i like a favorable bet
00:31:15and in exchange for your help
00:31:17you let me live
00:31:20oftentimes there's only one heiress remaining
00:31:22but
00:31:22it's not uncommon for the winner
00:31:24to take mercy on the competitor
00:31:26if 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
00:32:20all right 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
00:32:37and slashed
00:32:39and slashed the boar's head
00:32:40right
00:32:41off
00:32:49it was amazing
00:32:53excuse me your highness
00:32:55you're excused
00:32:57andrew
00:33:04now 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
00:33:58good 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
00:34:10now
00:34:11i 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
00:34:30you should try sneaking to the gambling dens in fair meadow
00:34:34he 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
00:34:59she's not feeling well
00:35:07why are you here
00:35:08i had to see the most beautiful woman here in 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
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 eatans
00:36:01and
00:36:02did he ignore you completely
00:36:04no
00:36:05but
00:36:07he 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
00:36:19i had a quick look through there
00:36:20there's some good leads
00:36:22leads
00:36:22leads on what
00:36:25i don't think princess mave 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
00:36:45king 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 friden
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 the gods
00:37:45then i must do what you say
00:38:04what are you thinking about
00:38:07simply longing for a repetition of a particular moment
00:38:11whatever is the obstacle
00:38:15because i uh
00:38:16i need to show you this
00:38:18stack
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
00:38:28whatever you do
00:38:29do not let anyone know you have this
00:38:31based on what's inside
00:38:32it could be really dangerous if you're caught with it
00:38:44how's your health
00:38:46quite 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
00:39:20because 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 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
00:39:46don'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 rafael 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
00:40:14i wish
00:40:15i wish
00:40:16but when the prince calls i must answer
00:40:34i'll be dreaming of that
00:40:46i'll be dreaming of that
00:40:50good morning your highness
00:40:52the 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
00:41:09it'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
00:41:38hounds and the crown
00:41:40we need to talk about what you'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
00:42:06of 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
00:42:16elara
00:42:16you 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
00:43:02lighten up my son
00:43:04we'll have a lovely lunch while they all hunt each other
00:43:09and we can catch up on everything that i've missed here
00:43:12come on
00:43:30ladies you 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
00:43:45we also have spectators today before the match
00:43:51the king has asked to see the hunted
00:43:59yes
00:44:00governess
00:44:03ah
00:44:04the woman of the hour
00:44:07join us
00:44:08please
00:44:10seat
00:44:12welcome my dear
00:44:13i 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 here
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
00:44:53well
00:44:54by becoming the most eligible heiress
00:44:56naturally
00:45:00we'll see dear
00:45:02but first i must ask
00:45:04holloway
00:45:06such an interesting surname
00:45:11i don't think i've seen that one before
00:45:13i come from quite a common family
00:45:16nothing special in shrewsbury
00:45:22how very interesting
00:45:25well thank you for sharing your company with us
00:45:27good luck to you and the games
00:45:37excuse me
00:45:43thank you for what i did nothing
00:45:46for standing up to him
00:45:47no one does that
00:45:51if 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
00:46:01thank 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
00:46:52a good hiding spot
00:46:53father
00:46:54why don't you like her
00:46:55son
00:46:57you're still young
00:46:58but you must understand
00:47:01shrewsbury
00:47:01is 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
00:47:09at play here son
00:47:10do not question me
00:47:11isn't the point
00:47:12did i choose whom
00:47:12i 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
00:47:26isn't about love
00:47:29it'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 why would i
00:48:24to get rid of me
00:48:25to get me killed
00:48:25i'm not juliet
00:48:27we're allies
00:48:28i would never do that
00:48:30also i sort of support you
00:48:32having a little bit of fun
00:48:33before you win this whole thing
00:48:34and 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
00:49:03and show all those rich nobles
00:49:04they never should have snubbed
00:49:06the future queen
00:49:19such
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
00:49:46no i haven't
00:50:07you're lying to me
00:50:08are you really gonna injure your only ally
00:50:10tell me what happened to jane
00:50:12she found alara in the servants quarters
00:50:15good girl
00:50:24why did he help me
00:50:33come forth
00:50:34come forth
00:50:36come forth
00:50:36wherever you may be
00:50:42good
00:50:43the game has commenced
00:50:45what does the last name eden mean
00:50:50never
00:50:51never
00:50:51utter that name again
00:50:54do you hear me
00:50:56i hear you father
00:50:58good
00:51:01then we shall go to the young ladies quarters
00:51:04i sense an end coming
00:51:12there you are
00:51:13i found you
00:51:17i can't wait to kill you
00:51:19you say that so confidently
00:51:21because 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 for what a prince a prince who will never love you
00:51:41you're here just like i am what's the difference
00:51:47i'm not here for myself
00:51:55what are you doing run it's not for you
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
00:52:30make ready in your room
00:52:32the door will be locked
00:52:33for your own protection
00:52:35sleep well
00:52:38and may your dreams be
00:52:40kind
00:53:08and may your dreams 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.
00:53:38I 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.
00:54:11I hope so.
00:54:12I hope so.
00:54:13Okay.
00:55:14I hope I'm not disturbing you.
00:55:16Well, that would just be impossible.
00:55:18I 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.
00:55:44I shall put it thus.
00:55:46Whatever 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?
00:56:33Hey, 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.
00:57:02Wait.
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.
00:57:24Stay safe.
00:57:26Prince 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.
00:58:04Without 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 Amberhelm and frontrunner, Miss Juliette Ashford.
00:58:27And 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.
00:59:39Fuck.
00:59:42Fuck!
00:59:43Fuck!
00:59:43Fuck!
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.
01:00:34No, I won't.
01:00:35I won't.
01:00:41I'm so sorry, Clementine.
01:00:45Kill her!
01:00:47Oh, huh.
01:00:51That was for my brother!
01:00:55For my sister!
01:00:58For Shrewsbury!
01:01:02For me!
01:01:03For me!
01:01:15Guards!
01:01:16Caesar!
01:01:18Stop!
01:01:22This 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.
01:01:54What 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.
01:02:16I deserve it.
01:02:16But please, listen.
01:02:18I am not the enemy.
01:02:29I am not the enemy.
01:02:30Andrew?
01:02:34What'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.
01:02:53And 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?
01:03:18My 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.
01:04:38Well 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.
01:05:08He will get revenge.
01:05:09He will die.
01:05:11And 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.
01:05:42Which is why I'd like to make dueling announcements.
01:05:46Firstly, the wedding of my son, Prince Theo.
01:05:49Which 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!
01:06:29No!
01:06:30No!
01:06:30Stop, Miss Weaver.
01:06:32Unless you'd like me to execute your sister here and now.
01:06:35No!
01:06:36No!
01:06:36No!
01:06:37No!
01:06:37No!
01:06:38No!
01:06:38No!
01:06:40No!
01:06:44We have to go now.
01:06:47I want a Laura Weaver's hand in!
01:06:49And I want it now!
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