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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.
00:01:06Hmm. What an exhilarating day for us all. Hmm?
00:01:10Truly, this is what the most eligible heiress is meant to celebrate. The pursuit of love. But most importantly, to
00:01:23root out the traitors and threats to the realm, concurrent to the wedding, we will commence on the next iteration
00:01:31of the most eligible heiress.
00:01:34What? What? What?
00:01:37Excitingly, we have a nominee with us here tonight!
00:01:44Shall we unveil our nominee?
00:01:49No! No!
00:01:56Hilara, 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.
00:02:05But 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.
00:02:26But I do...
00:02:27They'll break the competition.
00:02:28You will die.
00:02:29And the county will be left with nothing.
00:02:32No.
00:02:32They cannot possibly do that again.
00:02:34I understand.
00:02:36What happened to Everett...
00:02:38was 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.
00:02:53Your mother and sister included.
00:02:56Think of Elowen.
00:02:57That's why I am 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...
00:03:14Those 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.
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?
00:04:10I 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.
00:04:34I know.
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.
00:04:56And Laura.
00:04:58Your majesty, I must offer my condolences for Princess Maeve.
00:05:02For tragedy.
00:05:03There 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.
00:05:14and the prince's reaction good he is choosing a mask as we speak
00:05:24and the other contestants the young lady from ember helm juliet ashford chose the most promise
00:05:30this year by reports she's deeply adept with the sword and has a confident disposition pick up those
00:05:40bags ever the obedient one aren't you fair medals maiden is clementine parker the duke's gambling
00:05:48debts have put his family in a precarious situation her entry is truly an act of courage compellingly
00:05:55we have another member of the matsumoto clan oh so winning this competition is in their bloodlines
00:06:01the matsumotos have sent their daughter aiko to compete she is known for her agility and balance
00:06:09who else jane and miobi the whispers from the realm tell me she's quite strong but perhaps a bit
00:06:16dim-witted it's always a good test for the others to have a sturdy simpleton the final contender is
00:06:24amina masood from silver keep she became the nominee after an accident befell the previous nominee
00:06:31and the girl from shrewsbury elara holloway you needn't concern yourself let there be no more
00:06:39shrewsbury mistakes the fate of the weaver boy and poor mave should suffice his lesson
00:06:59welcome to your first task of the most eligible heiress of shrewsbury
00:07:04navigate yourself to the manor the future queen must be smart savvy and know the woods
00:07:09there are traps and deadly contestants in your way the first to arrive will receive a boon the last to
00:07:15handicap
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 is it my perfect posture
00:07:57whisper
00:07:57do you slow
00:08:06if you ever in the woods had a loss always 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
00:08:57It 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?
00:09:13No, your highness, I 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, but 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
00:09:44We must find the Shrewsbury girl
00:09:51Here, this 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
00:10:02And I'm the most eligible heiress
00:10:05Now, if you'll excuse me
00:10:11Quick, she should be close
00:10:14You're welcome
00:10:16Again
00:10:20Over there
00:10:21You're first
00:10:24Which will certainly impress the prince
00:10:27Thank you
00:10:31I am in your debt
00:10:50A Lara Holloway of Shrewsbury
00:10:53Allow me to offer my congratulations on your most unexpected success
00:10:59Perhaps something to become accustomed to
00:11:01How 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
00:11:14I had every expectation of brilliance
00:11:17But your brother does cast a long shadow
00:11:35Miss Masood
00:11:37What a mercy
00:11:39You have escaped the woods appetite
00:11:41I...
00:11:42My compliments to you all on your safe arrival
00:11:46Ordinarily, we 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
00:12:02By 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?
00:12:09All in due time, dear Juliet
00:12:15Regrettably
00:12:16As last to arrive
00:12:18You must accept the handicap that accompanies such tardiness
00:12:32Let this be your last failing
00:12:35Find 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 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
00:13:29Stay here
00:13:32I will return in due course
00:13:50I'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
00:14:38We're the official escort
00:14:42We'll go
00:14:42Before we get caught
00:14:50Why did you choose to do this?
00:14:53My older brother died a couple of years ago
00:14:57And if I want my little sister to have a better life that 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 sewer could feed us for years
00:16:31I've got to be
00:16:38One of these must
00:16:43Yes
00:16:51Your highness
00:16:51The ladies were most impressive today
00:16:55Though they did inquire about your 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
00:17:05As 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
00:17:13The circumstances of tomorrow's games
00:17:16Are such that it would be
00:17:18Most respectful
00:17:19To 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
00:17:31When 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 Eaton family
00:17:41Or written by a family member
00:17:42Must be remiss in 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
00:18:16She'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
00:18:24The 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
00:18:54Of the prince's quarters?
00:18:55It's difficult to get him to sleep
00:18:56Without 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
00:19:13You better sneak off
00:19:15Before we're caught fraternizing
00:19:21Trust you all are rested
00:19:23Today, we highlight your ability
00:19:26With a sword
00:19:27You will be paired up
00:19:29In 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 to fall
00:19:49Thankfully, Prince Theo has honored us
00:19:52With his presence today
00:19:59Most handsome man I've seen
00:20:02He is as I expected
00:20:04How do they even know he's attractive?
00:20:05He'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, Juliet and Alara
00:20:23Begin
00:20:43It's a shame this isn't a real sword
00:20:45You'd have already bled out
00:20:46Or 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
00:20:58I'd be happy to fight again, governess
00:21:01Shrewsbury was barely a challenge
00:21:03Thank you, Juliet
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
00:21:13I can handle
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
00:21:41Parry any blows
00:21:42Why are you helping me?
00:21:44How is your payment debts?
00:21:46Let's begin
00:21:59Finish this already
00:22:00Quick and nimble
00:22:01Quick and nimble
00:22:08Make it quick
00:22:13Make it quick
00:22:27Amina would have been a beautiful queen
00:22:29Henceforth, the resources to the Silver Keep
00:22:33Shall be greatly reduced
00:22:35How thrilling
00:22:37Five 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?
00:23:09Why 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
00:23:24And I'll not only give you this book
00:23:26But I'll show you where the family tree is located
00:23:30If this is a trick
00:23:32I will kill you
00:23:34I swear on my prince
00:23:41The Eatons
00:23:42The Eatons
00:23:43Were 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 Eatons
00:23:54Were usurped
00:23:58Some 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
00:24:27Who are you really?
00:24:31What makes you so interested?
00:24:33The governess wants you dead
00:24:34She doesn't do anything without a reason
00:24:37Does the governess not work for your fair prince?
00:24:40Things are rarely as they seem
00:24:42When the ruling class is involved
00:24:44Oh
00:24:52Now show me to this family tree section
00:24:54Go
00:25:07This tea just isn't the same as home
00:25:09I miss that
00:25:11I don't think it's that bad
00:25:12You have tea
00:25:13In Shrewsbury?
00:25:15Doubtful
00:25:17They don't have proper floors in their houses
00:25:26Is she okay?
00:25:33Clementine
00:25:36You don't look so good
00:25:38Neither do you
00:25:51To triumph
00:25:52In this contest
00:25:54One must summon fortitude of the mind
00:25:57At a moment's call
00:25:59Blas
00:26:00You are all poison
00:26:03Four antidotes
00:26:05Four hopes
00:26:06In 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
00:27:02Jane
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 Grimfrost
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
00:27:49Incorrect
00:27:49A mirror
00:27:50A 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
00:27:58The poison
00:27:59Must be setting
00:28:01In
00:28:01Elara
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
00:28:15How fortunate
00:28:36And she exits
00:28:38Farewell
00:28:52What was it like
00:28:53To grow up
00:28:55In the mountains
00:28:55Of Grimfrost
00:28:57Cold
00:28:59Do you enjoy
00:29:00The heat
00:29:02Gets quite warm
00:29:03In Bindershire
00:29:12Seeing as
00:29:12We're the last two
00:29:13Shall we drink
00:29:14Until it's our turn
00:29:17It's in our right
00:29:18After today
00:29:21Is that
00:29:22Not considered
00:29:23Fraternizing
00:29:24That only refers
00:29:25To the servants
00:29:27Oh my
00:29:28Where did you get
00:29:29A dress like this
00:29:33Elara
00:29:34I want you alive
00:29:35I wouldn't poison
00:29:36You mine
00:29:40Am I not
00:29:41Your competition
00:29:43No
00:29:44Actually
00:29:44You're not
00:29:46Are we
00:29:46Back to
00:29:47Playing riddles again
00:29:48I don't want
00:29:49To be married
00:29:49To the prince
00:29:49I only want
00:29:51The riches
00:29:53How much
00:29:53Do you know
00:29:54About Fairmeadow
00:30:02Not much
00:30:03Besides it
00:30:04Being considered
00:30:05The revelry capital
00:30:06Dancing
00:30:07And gambling
00:30:08Which is why
00:30:09I want to form
00:30:10An alliance
00:30:11It's important
00:30:12To have a partner
00:30:14I'm listening
00:30:18My father
00:30:19Is the duke
00:30:20And also
00:30:21A degenerate gambler
00:30:22So much so
00:30:24Our entire family
00:30:24Is in danger
00:30:25Of losing our status
00:30:27The most eligible
00:30:28Heiress
00:30:28Is the largest
00:30:29Gambling event
00:30:30In the county
00:30:32Everyone likes
00:30:32To place a bet
00:30:34And you
00:30:37You are my
00:30:38Fortune incarnate
00:30:46So
00:30:47Why not bet on yourself
00:30:49Take the money
00:30:50And the crown
00:30:50One
00:30:51I'm not so sure
00:30:52I could win
00:30:54Two
00:30:55You by far
00:30:56Have the most
00:30:57Profitable odds
00:30:59After the first day
00:31:00I sent my family
00:31:00Instructions
00:31:01To bet every last
00:31:02Piece of gold
00:31:03On you winning
00:31:05Well
00:31:07I am honored
00:31:09You certainly
00:31:10Seem confident
00:31:10Much like my father
00:31:12I like a favorable bet
00:31:15And in exchange
00:31:16For your help
00:31:17You let me live
00:31:20Oftentimes
00:31:20There's only one
00:31:21Heiress remaining
00:31:22But it's not uncommon
00:31:23For the winner
00:31:24To take mercy
00:31:25On the competitor
00:31:26If they back down
00:31:28How do I know
00:31:29This 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
00:31:39This beautiful dress
00:31:40For me
00:31:40I want you to look good
00:31:41For the prince
00:32:01Is he really gonna be here
00:32:03This whole time
00:32:08Hurry up
00:32:09I have to go soon
00:32:15He'd have to be a fool
00:32:16Not to rank you first
00:32:20Alright
00:32:21It's time for my departure
00:32:24Oh
00:32:25And
00:32:25Don't spend too much time
00:32:27Carrying on with that
00:32:27Footman of his
00:32:29Guessing he's the jealous type
00:32:31How did you
00:32:32And then
00:32:35I took my father's sword
00:32:37And 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
00:33:03Now that we're alone
00:33:07The real fun
00:33:08Can begin
00:33:15Don't you think
00:33:16It'd be so much better
00:33:17If we just took
00:33:18This thing right off
00:33:22Kinky
00:33:25I can work with that
00:33:29That better not be
00:33:30Your damn footman again
00:33:33Well
00:33:33Looks like you're having
00:33:35A good time
00:33:36Your highness
00:33:36I sure was
00:33:38Until you barged in
00:33:39Sadly
00:33:40Your time is up
00:33:41Juliet
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
00:34:06Ten more minutes
00:34:07We would have been in the bed
00:34:08I gave you the most time
00:34:10Now
00:34:11I need you to fulfill
00:34:12Your end of the deal
00:34:13Why do you care so much
00:34:15About that peasant girl
00:34:16That's none of your concern
00:34:17But
00:34:17I have told the others
00:34:19That whoever takes
00:34:20Laura out first
00:34:21Will be given
00:34:22A huge advantage
00:34:23Going forward
00:34:25I'm up for a challenge
00:34:30You should try sneaking
00:34:31To the gambling dens
00:34:32In Fairmeadow
00:34:33He could get into
00:34:34Some good trouble
00:34:35I do enjoy
00:34:36A bit of mischief
00:34:42Miss Parker
00:34:43Your 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
00:35:10With my own two eyes
00:35:11Keep your honey tongue
00:35:14It sweetens nothing I desire
00:35:18That's a shame
00:35:21Unfortunately for you
00:35:23I have a date with the prince
00:35:24Actually
00:35:26You don't
00:35:29He's retired to his room
00:35:30For the evening
00:35:32But fortunately for you
00:35:34I'm here to report back
00:35:35To Prince Theo
00:35:36About your sparkling personality
00:35:39Plus
00:35:40I could never let you waste
00:35:41A 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
00:36:00If he knew anything
00:36:00About the Eatons
00:36:01And?
00:36:03Did he ignore you completely?
00:36:04No
00:36:05But
00:36:07He did sneak into the governess of study
00:36:09And steal this
00:36:12What is this?
00:36:14It's the governess official log
00:36:16She writes everything down
00:36:18I had a quick look through there
00:36:20There's some good leads
00:36:22Leads
00:36:22Leads on what?
00:36:25I 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 forget my manners in place
00:37:31That's definitely counting as Friday nights
00:37:32Then we better not get caught
00:37:37If you are betraying me
00:37:39I will drive this knife so far into your neck
00:37:42I swear to you
00:37:43Then I must do what you say
00:37:51Go on
00:38:04What are you thinking about?
00:38:07Simply longing for a repetition of a particular moment
00:38:10Whatever is the obstacle?
00:38:15Because I need to show you this stack
00:38:20Earlier today I found this
00:38:22And I think it would be beneficial if you read it
00:38:25Do you think this could be proof of the famine?
00:38:28Whatever you do
00:38:28Do 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?
00:38:45Quite well
00:38:47Why?
00:38:49The governess
00:38:51She must have been mistaken
00:38:54Anyway, if my footman happens to be her too
00:38:56Can you let him know I need him at his convenience?
00:38:59After he escorts you back, of course
00:39:03Certainly
00:39:10How can you stand to work for him?
00:39:12Actually, for the whole royal family
00:39:14It's complicated
00:39:16The royal family is incredibly sheltered
00:39:18Compared to the rest of the realm
00:39:19Because that's an acceptable excuse
00:39:22Well, working for them means I am too
00:39:25I never knew what was going on in Shrewsbury
00:39:26Till I met you
00:39:27So I doubt the prince knows either
00:39:28Plausible deniability
00:39:30He's the prince
00:39:32He can go and see for himself
00:39:33King Raphael would never allow that
00:39:35He lives a life of luxury
00:39:36While his subjects suffer
00:39:38Ignorance is a choice
00:39:41More than a circumstance
00:39:45Don't tell the prince that
00:39:48I'm not one to refrain from candor
00:39:51I need you to ride to the castle at once
00:39:54King 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
00:40:17But when the prince calls
00:40:17I must answer
00:40:34I'll be dreaming of that
00:40:50Good morning, your highness
00:40:52The rankings are as follows
00:40:54Juliet, Jane, Clementine, and Elara
00:40:59No
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
00:41:28Good 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
00:41:39We need to talk
00:41:41About what?
00:41:43You'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
00:42:35Is that any way to greet your father?
00:42:49That's more like it
00:42:51What are you doing here, father?
00:42:53I'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
00:43:30Ladies, you three will stay with me
00:43:32While 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 have spectators today before the match
00:43:51The king has asked to see the hunted
00:43:59Yes, governess
00:44:03Ah, the woman of the hour
00:44:07Join us
00:44:08Please, seat
00:44:12Welcome, my dear
00:44:13I 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
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, by becoming the most eligible heiress, naturally
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 in the games
00:45:37Excuse me
00:45:43Thank you
00:45:44For what?
00:45:45I did nothing
00:45:45For standing up to him
00:45:47No one does that
00:45:50If you can make it to the hall
00:45:52There's a secret entrance to my quarters
00:45:54To the left of the painting
00:45:55From there you can get to your room
00:45:56Easier than 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 right towards us
00:46:30You will remain in the front
00:46:33In case she tries anything
00:46:35Take a shot
00:46:37If you spot her
00:46:39And call out
00:46:40We have favor in our numbers
00:46:43Let us not forget
00:46:50I wonder if she's found a good hiding spot
00:46:53Father, why don't you like her?
00:46:55Son
00:46:57You're still young
00:46:58But 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?
00:47:08Yes
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
00:47:21Was 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
00:47:43A 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 footman?
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 our 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 and show all those rich nobles
00:49:04They never should have snubbed the future queen
00:49:19It's not 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
00:50:06You'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 Alara in the servant's quarters
00:50:15Good girl
00:50:24Why did he help me?
00:50:33Come forth
00:50:34Come forth
00:50:36Come 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?
00:50:56I 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
00:51:20Because I will
00:51:23I've been training my whole life for this
00:51:26I've been promised Prince Theo since birth
00:51:29This 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
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
00:52:38And may your dreams be
00:52:40Kind
00:52:41Wind
00:52:41EndД Carlisrael
00:52:53Will beakt Ta
00:52:54Will beufeld
00:52:57Beufeld
00:52:57Castle
00:52:5718
00:52:5718
00:52:5720
00:52:5820
00:52:58White
00:52:5828
00:52:5829
00:53:0022
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.
00:54:15It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:17It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:25It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:28It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:28It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:28It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:29It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:29It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:30It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:30It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:31It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:32It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:40It takes more than that to kill me.
00:55:40Uneaten, 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.
00:56:57I 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 Amber Helm 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.
00:59:10The three of you must choose one to kill.
01:00:06Well done, ladies.
01:00:08What a show.
01:00:11Now, there can be only one.
01:00:16Fight.
01:00:19No.
01:00:20No, this can't be it.
01:00:22It was too much to ask for us to both make it out alive.
01:00:27Do what you have to do.
01:00:29No.
01:00:31I can't.
01:00:34I won't.
01:00:35I won't.
01:00:41I'm so sorry, Clementine.
01:00:45Kill her!
01:00:47Oh, huh.
01:00:50That was for my brother!
01:00:54For my sister!
01:00:58For Shrewsbury!
01:01:02For me!
01:01:14Guards!
01:01:16Seize her!
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.
01:02:13I should let you.
01:02:15I know I deserve it.
01:02:16But please, listen.
01:02:18I am not the enemy.
01:02:30Andrew?
01:02:34What's going on?
01:02:35Please, 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.
01:02:42So, I came up with the plan.
01:02:45My footman posed as me in the mask and I became my footman.
01:02:49I wanted to know why the governess wanted you dead.
01:02:52And then I met you in the woods and with each conversation we had, I fell more and more in
01:02:57love with you.
01:02:58And I couldn't bear the thought of not being with you.
01:03:01Not kissing you.
01:03:03I choose you.
01:03:05And 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.
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.
01:05:08He will get revenge.
01:05:09He will die.
01:05:11And he will never host one of these again, I swear.
01:05:21Ah, what an exhilarating day for us all.
01:05:25Truly, this is what the most eligible heiress is meant to celebrate.
01:05:32The pursuit of love.
01:05:34But most importantly, to root out the traitors and threats to the realm.
01:05:41Which is why I'd like to make dueling announcements.
01:05:45Firstly, the wedding of my son, Prince Theo.
01:05:50Which we plan to consummate in the fortnight.
01:05:59Second, concurrent to the wedding,
01:06:03we 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!
01:06:28No!
01:06:30No!
01:06:31Stop, Miss Weaver.
01:06:32Unless you'd like me to execute your sister here and now.
01:06:34No!
01:06:40Seize them all!
01:06:41No!
01:06:43No!
01:06:43We have to go now!
01:06:46I want Alara Weaver's hand!
01:06:49And I want it now!
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