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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
00:00:35king. The blight spread swiftly through all the shires except Vindisher, whose walls held firm and whose grain endured.
00:00:46Thus, 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. Truly, this is what the most eligible heiress is meant to celebrate.
00:01:17The pursuit of love.
00:01:20But 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!
00:01:45Shall we unveil our nominee?
00:01:49No! No!
00:01:57Hey, Lara, 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.
00:02:05Perhaps. 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!
00:02:22If 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.
00:02:38Everett 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,
00:02:52everyone will starve.
00:02:54Your 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 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 forget.
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.
00:04:20Everett promised me the same thing.
00:04:22I know.
00:04:24You promised me to.
00:04:27Here.
00:04:29Do your makeup like I taught you.
00:04:32He'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.
00:04:56Elowen.
00:04:58Your Majesty, I must offer my condolences
00:05:01for Princess Maeve 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
00:05:10to be the greatest
00:05:11in recent memory.
00:05:13Good.
00:05:15And the prince's reaction?
00:05:16Good.
00:05:18He is choosing a mask
00:05:20as we speak.
00:05:22Hmm.
00:05:24And the other contestants?
00:05:26The young lady from Emberhelm,
00:05:28Juliet Ashford,
00:05:29chose the most promise this year.
00:05:31By reports,
00:05:32she's deeply adept with the sword.
00:05:34and has a confident disposition.
00:05:37Pick up those bags.
00:05:41Ever the obedient one,
00:05:42aren't you?
00:05:44Fair medals maiden
00:05:45is Clementine Parker.
00:05:47The Duke's gambling debts
00:05:49have put his family
00:05:50in a precarious situation.
00:05:52Her entry is truly
00:05:53an act of courage.
00:05:55Compellingly,
00:05:56we have another member
00:05:57of the Matsumoto clan.
00:05:58Oh,
00:05:59so winning this competition
00:06:00is in their bloodlines.
00:06:02The Matsumotos
00:06:03have sent their daughter,
00:06:04Aiko,
00:06:05to compete.
00:06:06She is known for her
00:06:07agility and balance.
00:06:09Who else?
00:06:10Jane and Miobi.
00:06:12The whispers from the realm
00:06:13tell me she's quite strong,
00:06:15but perhaps a bit
00:06:16dimwitted.
00:06:18It's always a good test
00:06:20for the others
00:06:20to have a sturdy simpleton.
00:06:22The final contender
00:06:24is Amina Masood
00:06:25from Silverkeep.
00:06:26She became the nominee
00:06:27after an accident
00:06:28befell the previous nominee.
00:06:31And the girl
00:06:32from Shrewsbury.
00:06:34Ilara Halloway,
00:06:36you needn't concern yourself.
00:06:38Let there be no more
00:06:39Shrewsbury mistakes.
00:06:41The fate of the Weaver boy
00:06:43and poor Maeve
00:06:44should suffice as lesson.
00:06:59Welcome to your first task
00:07:01of the most eligible
00:07:02heiress of Shrewsbury.
00:07:04Navigate yourself
00:07:05to the manor.
00:07:06The future queen
00:07:06must be smart,
00:07:07savvy,
00:07:08and know the woods.
00:07:09There are traps
00:07:10and deadly contestants
00:07:11in your way.
00:07:12The first to arrive
00:07:13will receive a boon,
00:07:14the last to handicap.
00:07:23Is it too much to ask
00:07:24that you'll carry
00:07:25in my bag for me?
00:07:48I don't need that patch
00:07:49to tell me
00:07:49you're Shrewsbury filth.
00:07:51Is it my perfect posture?
00:07:57T-Slow.
00:08:07If you're ever in the woods
00:08:08had a loss,
00:08:09always remember
00:08:10to find the moss.
00:08:33Lovely hairpin.
00:08:36There's a pit trap
00:08:37out that way.
00:08:48The gold
00:08:50is very becoming,
00:08:52your highness.
00:08:53Great choice.
00:08:57It is customary
00:08:59for you
00:08:59to welcome
00:09:00the ladies
00:09:01who survived
00:09:02the first task
00:09:02to the manor.
00:09:06But your highness,
00:09:07it is the tradition
00:09:09of...
00:09:10Are you instructing
00:09:10the future heir
00:09:11on how to behave?
00:09:13No, your highness.
00:09:14I would never
00:09:15overstep my bounds.
00:09:17That is all for now.
00:09:26Bet they didn't teach you
00:09:27how to use a bow and arrow
00:09:28in Shrewsbury.
00:09:30No.
00:09:31But they did teach us
00:09:32how to have better aim
00:09:33than you.
00:09:36You call that good aim?
00:09:37Yes.
00:09:43We have orders
00:09:44from the governess.
00:09:45We must find
00:09:46the Shrewsbury girl.
00:09:51Here.
00:09:52This way.
00:09:54I'm delighted
00:09:54to finally meet
00:09:55your acquaintance.
00:09:56Much has been spoken
00:09:57about you.
00:09:58I don't have time
00:09:59for this.
00:10:00I'm Andrew,
00:10:02the prince's first footman.
00:10:03And I'm the most
00:10:03eligible heiress.
00:10:05Now,
00:10:06if you'll excuse me.
00:10:11Quick.
00:10:12She should be close.
00:10:15You're welcome.
00:10:16Again.
00:10:21Over there.
00:10:22You're first.
00:10:24Which will certainly
00:10:25impress the prince.
00:10:31I am in your debt.
00:10:50A Lara Halloway of Shrewsbury.
00:10:54Allow me to offer
00:10:55my congratulations
00:10:56on your most
00:10:58unexpected success.
00:11:00Perhaps something
00:11:01to become accustomed to.
00:11:02How delightful
00:11:03to see you so
00:11:04spirited at the outset.
00:11:06I do hope
00:11:06you can sustain it.
00:11:09At your pleasure.
00:11:12A fine attempt,
00:11:14Miss Matsumoto.
00:11:15I had every expectation
00:11:16of brilliance,
00:11:17but your brother
00:11:19does cast
00:11:20a long shadow.
00:11:35Miss Masood,
00:11:38what a mercy
00:11:39you have escaped
00:11:40the woods appetite.
00:11:42I...
00:11:42My compliments
00:11:43to you all
00:11:44on your safe arrival
00:11:46ordinarily.
00:11:47We have at least
00:11:48one soul
00:11:49who fails to find
00:11:50their way
00:11:50out of the woods.
00:11:53We are blessed
00:11:54with uncommon talent.
00:11:57Shrewsbury
00:11:58has claimed
00:11:59first arrival.
00:12:00By right of the rules,
00:12:02the finest room
00:12:03in the manor
00:12:03shall be hers.
00:12:05Fortune does
00:12:06favor the swift.
00:12:08Where's Prince Theo?
00:12:09All in due time,
00:12:11dear Juliet.
00:12:16Regrettably,
00:12:16as last to arrive,
00:12:19you must accept
00:12:21the handicap
00:12:22that accompanies
00:12:23such tardiness.
00:12:32Let this be
00:12:33your last failing.
00:12:36Bind the wound tightly.
00:12:44only one of you
00:12:46will be the most eligible
00:12:49heiress.
00:12:51The victory is
00:12:51within your control.
00:12:53Tomorrow
00:12:54will be
00:12:56a spirited contest
00:12:57of arms.
00:12:58Advance
00:12:59and you shall face
00:13:00a battle of wits.
00:13:01and
00:13:02if you're lucky
00:13:03enough to get
00:13:04to the third task,
00:13:05well,
00:13:06that
00:13:07is often
00:13:08the king's favorite.
00:13:10One last thing.
00:13:12There will be
00:13:13no fraternizing
00:13:14with the servants.
00:13:15They are here
00:13:17to work.
00:13:18If you are found
00:13:20violating this,
00:13:21you will be removed
00:13:23from the competition.
00:13:25I will escort
00:13:26all of you
00:13:26to your rooms
00:13:28except you.
00:13:30Stay here.
00:13:32I will return
00:13:33in due course.
00:13:51I'd be happy
00:13:51to escort you
00:13:52to your room.
00:13:54You know,
00:13:54I'd be happy
00:13:55to escort you
00:13:55to your room.
00:13:57I should probably
00:13:58wait for the
00:13:59grim governess
00:13:59to return.
00:14:01Yeah,
00:14:01I don't think
00:14:02she's coming back.
00:14:04She seems mad
00:14:04that you won.
00:14:08Perhaps you shouldn't
00:14:09have underestimated
00:14:09me then.
00:14:10Don't worry.
00:14:15I'm not.
00:14:21Does this count
00:14:21as fraternizing
00:14:22with the help?
00:14:23I'm merely
00:14:24helping you
00:14:24get to your room.
00:14:26But let's not
00:14:27get caught.
00:14:36thank you
00:14:38for the official
00:14:39escort.
00:14:42Now go
00:14:42before we get caught.
00:14:50Why did you
00:14:51choose to do this?
00:14:53my older brother
00:14:54died a couple
00:14:55of years ago.
00:14:57And
00:14:58if I want
00:14:59my little sister
00:14:59to have a better
00:15:00life then I need
00:15:00to 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
00:15:15a target.
00:15:17You need
00:15:18to be more
00:15:18careful.
00:15:20I don't want
00:15:20to see you go
00:15:21down so fast.
00:15:22They don't
00:15:23scare me.
00:15:24But it's kind
00:15:25that you're so
00:15:25worried about me.
00:15:44I hope
00:15:45you live long
00:15:45enough for me
00:15:46to see you
00:15:46in this,
00:15:47Prince Theo.
00:15:56this sword
00:15:56could feed us
00:15:57for years.
00:16:25to see you
00:16:31I've got to be
00:16:38One of these must
00:16:43Yes
00:16:51Your highness, the ladies were most impressive today
00:16:55Though they did inquire about your whereabouts
00:16:59And
00:17:00Tradition dictates
00:17:02I'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 are such that it would be most respectful to have you in attendance
00:17:22Then so be it
00:17:27You don't need to be here
00:17:30Letters day
00:17:31Fine
00:17:32When you get to the manor
00:17:34You must try to get into the library alone
00:17:36You must try to find a book
00:17:39About the Eaton family
00:17:41Or written by a family member
00:17:43Must we revisit this?
00:17:44They've not destroyed history
00:17:46They've just distorted it
00:17:48There'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 on the governess' orders
00:18:16She'll have in my head if 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
00:18:28Off you go
00:18:47Sneaking around the castle, are we?
00:18:53Shouldn't you be standing guard of 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
00:19:01To ensure it's suitable
00:19:03For 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
00:19:33Lose, and you shall fight again
00:19:36I 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
00:19:59The 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, Juliet 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'd have cut you to pieces
00:20:48Before you could even land a hit
00:20:53The next pairings are
00:20:55Alara 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, 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 in love
00:21:14You 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
00:21:37I know, it sucks
00:21:39Stay light on your feet
00:21:41Parry 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
00:22:02Quick 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
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?
00:23:05Perhaps
00:23:08Are 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
00:23:20We 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
00:23:27But I'll show you where the family tree is located
00:23:30If this is a trick
00:23:32I will kill you
00:23:35I swear on my prince
00:23:41The Eatons 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 Eatons 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?
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?
00:24:41Things 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
00:25:08This 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 in Shrewsbury?
00:25:16Doubtful
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
00:25:59Lass
00:26:01You are all poison
00:26:03Four antidotes
00:26:06Four 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
00:27:02Jane
00:27:04Cold makes me calm
00:27:07Heat
00:27:08Makes me mad
00:27:09I break
00:27:10Before 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
00:27:23One 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
00:27:35Or 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
00:27:50A mirror
00:27:50A mirror
00:27:51The answer is a mirror
00:27:52That is correct
00:27:54But that is not your riddle
00:27:58The poison must be setting in
00:28:02Elara
00:28:03I am born when two lie
00:28:06But die when one tells the truth
00:28:10A 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 Grimfrost
00:28:57Cold
00:29:00Do you enjoy the heat?
00:29:01It gets quite warm
00:29:03In Bindershire
00:29:12Seeing as we're the last two
00:29:14Shall we drink
00:29:15Until 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
00:29:29Where did you get
00:29:30A dress like this?
00:29:34Elara
00:29:34I want you alive
00:29:35I wouldn't poison you mine
00:29:40Am I not your competition?
00:29:43No
00:29:44Actually
00:29:45You're not
00:29:46Are we back to
00:29:47Playing riddles again?
00:29:48I don't want to be married
00:29:49To the prince
00:29:50I only want the riches
00:29:53How much do you know
00:29:54About Fairmeadow?
00:30:02Not much
00:30:03Besides it being considered
00:30:05The revelry capital
00:30:06Dancing and gambling
00:30:08Which is why
00:30:09I want to form an alliance
00:30:11It's important
00:30:12To have a partner
00:30:14I'm listening
00:30:18My father is the duke
00:30:21And also a degenerate gambler
00:30:23So much so
00:30:24Our entire family
00:30:25Is in danger
00:30:25Of losing our status
00:30:27The most eligible heiress
00:30:29Is the largest gambling event
00:30:30In the county
00:30:31Everyone 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
00:30:56You by far have the most profitable odds
00:30:59After the first day
00:31:00I sent my family instructions
00:31:01To bet every last piece of gold
00:31:03On 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?
00:31:18You let me live
00:31:20Oftentimes there's only one heiress remaining
00:31:22But it'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
00:31:38Why don't you try on this beautiful dress for me?
00:31:41I want you to look good for the prince
00:32:01Is he really gonna be here this whole time?
00:32:08Hurry up
00:32:09I have to go soon
00:32:15He'd have to be a fool now to rank you first
00:32:20Alright
00:32:21It's time for my departure
00:32:25Oh
00:32:25And
00:32:25Don't spend too much time carrying on with that footman 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
00:32:50It was amazing
00:32:54Excuse 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
00:33:16Don't you think it'd be so much better
00:33:17If 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
00:33:52Don't forget about me
00:33:58Good luck following that up
00:34:03I assume it went well
00:34:05If you would have given me ten 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 your end of the deal
00:34:14Why 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
00:34:21Will be given a huge advantage going forward
00:34:25I'm up for a challenge
00:34:31You should try sneaking to the gambling dens in Fairmeadow
00:34:34He could get into some good trouble
00:34:35I do enjoy a 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
00:34:55You may retire to your bedroom
00:34:56Isn't there one more?
00:34:57No
00:34:59She's
00:35:00Not feeling well
00:35:08Why are you here?
00:35:09I 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
00:35:25Actually
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
00:35:36About 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?
00:36:03Did he ignore you completely?
00:36:05No
00:36:05But
00:36:06He did sneak into the governess of study
00:36:10And steal this
00:36:12What is this?
00:36:14It'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?
00:36:23Leads 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
00:36:49I wouldn't even be surprised
00:36:53You possess a remarkable capacity for surprise
00:36:59I think it's time to be prepared
00:36:59Don't move
00:37:26You are making me forget my matters
00:37:29in place.
00:37:31That's definitely counting as Friday nights.
00:37:33Then we better not get caught.
00:37:38If you are betraying me,
00:37:40I will drive this knife so far
00:37:42into your neck, I swear to God.
00:37:46Then I must do what you say.
00:37:51Go on.
00:38:05What are you thinking about?
00:38:07Simply longing for a repetition
00:38:09of a particular moment.
00:38:11Whatever is the obstacle?
00:38:15Because I, uh,
00:38:17I need to show you this stack.
00:38:20Earlier today,
00:38:21I found this,
00:38:22and I think it would be beneficial
00:38:23if you read it.
00:38:25Do you think this could be proof
00:38:27of the famine?
00:38:28Whatever you do,
00:38:29do not let anyone know
00:38:30you have this.
00:38:31Based on what's inside,
00:38:32it could be really dangerous
00:38:33if 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,
00:38:55if my footman happens
00:38:56to be here too,
00:38:57can you let him know
00:38:57I need him at his convenience?
00:39:00After he escorts you back,
00:39:01of course.
00:39:03Certainly.
00:39:10How can you stand
00:39:11to work for him?
00:39:13Actually,
00:39:13for the whole royal family.
00:39:14It's complicated.
00:39:17The royal family
00:39:17is incredibly sheltered
00:39:19compared to the rest
00:39:19of the realm.
00:39:20Because that's
00:39:20an acceptable excuse.
00:39:22Well,
00:39:22working for them
00:39:23means I am too.
00:39:25I never knew
00:39:26what was going on
00:39:26in Shrewsbury
00:39:27till I met you,
00:39:27so I doubt
00:39:28the prince knows either.
00:39:29Plausible deniability.
00:39:30He's the prince.
00:39:32He can go and see
00:39:33for himself.
00:39:34King Raphael
00:39:34would never allow that.
00:39:35He lives a life
00:39:36of luxury
00:39:37while his subjects suffer.
00:39:39Ignorance
00:39:39is a choice
00:39:41more than a circumstance.
00:39:46Don't tell the prince that.
00:39:48I'm not one
00:39:49to refrain from candor.
00:39:51I need you
00:39:52to ride
00:39:52to the castle
00:39:53at once.
00:39:54King Raphael
00:39:55needs to be informed
00:39:56of my suspicions.
00:39:58Do not stop.
00:39:58This is urgent.
00:40:11Can I tempt you
00:40:12to stay?
00:40:14I wish.
00:40:15But when the prince
00:40:16is cold as I
00:40:17must answer.
00:40:34I'll be dreaming of that.
00:40:50Good morning, your highness.
00:40:52The rankings
00:40:53are as follows.
00:40:55Juliet,
00:40:56Jane,
00:40:57Clementine,
00:40:58and Ellara.
00:40:59No.
00:41:00No?
00:41:01Ellara Holloway
00:41:02is number one.
00:41:03Do I need to remind you
00:41:05of your place, governess?
00:41:07No, your highness.
00:41:09It's merely
00:41:10that your father
00:41:12will be disappointed.
00:41:28good morning to you all.
00:41:31Today,
00:41:31you will compete
00:41:33in a game
00:41:34that is a favorite
00:41:35amongst the children
00:41:36of the royal family.
00:41:38Hounds
00:41:39and the crown.
00:41:40We need to talk
00:41:41about what?
00:41:43You're fraternizing
00:41:44with the strapping footmen?
00:41:45The rules are simple.
00:41:47Three women,
00:41:48the hounds,
00:41:49will hunt
00:41:50one,
00:41:51the crown.
00:41:51This is going
00:41:52to be enjoyable.
00:41:54Not unless
00:41:54we're all hunting you.
00:41:56The crown
00:41:57must make it back
00:41:58to her room safely.
00:42:00The hounds
00:42:01will aim to prevent
00:42:02that by any means
00:42:04of their choosing.
00:42:06Of course,
00:42:07the royal family
00:42:07you play a twisted game
00:42:09like this.
00:42:09How will you decide
00:42:10who the crown is?
00:42:11It's based on your ranking
00:42:13by Prince Theo himself.
00:42:16Ellara,
00:42:17you currently hold
00:42:19that coveted spot.
00:42:20You will be the crown
00:42:22for us today.
00:42:35Is that any way
00:42:36to greet your father?
00:42:49That's more like it.
00:42:51What are you doing
00:42:52here, father?
00:42:53I'm not allowed
00:42:53to visit my future heir
00:42:55on his most eligible
00:42:58heiress retreat.
00:43:02Lighten up,
00:43:02my son.
00:43:04we'll have a lovely lunch
00:43:05while they all
00:43:06hunt each other.
00:43:09And we can catch up
00:43:10on everything
00:43:10that I've missed here.
00:43:13Come on.
00:43:30ladies,
00:43:31you three will stay with me
00:43:33while Ellara goes to hide.
00:43:35Ellara,
00:43:36you must survive
00:43:38in the manor
00:43:39for one hour
00:43:40before finding safety
00:43:41in your room.
00:43:43There will be guards
00:43:44blocking there.
00:43:45Do you understand?
00:43:46We also
00:43:48have spectators today
00:43:50before the match.
00:43:52The king
00:43:52has asked to see
00:43:54the hunted.
00:43:59Yes,
00:44:01Doverness.
00:44:04Ah,
00:44:05the woman
00:44:06of the hour.
00:44:07Join us.
00:44:09Please,
00:44:10seat.
00:44:12Welcome,
00:44:13my dear.
00:44:14I must extend
00:44:16congratulations to you
00:44:17on earning
00:44:18first place.
00:44:20I hear my son
00:44:21has handpicked you.
00:44:24I would love
00:44:25to learn
00:44:25how you've beaten
00:44:26all of the odds
00:44:27to end up
00:44:28at this moment
00:44:30here.
00:44:32You've got quite
00:44:33the battle ahead of you.
00:44:35The crown almost
00:44:35never escapes the hounds.
00:44:38Your majesty,
00:44:40I only hope
00:44:41to make both
00:44:42my county
00:44:43and this kingdom proud.
00:44:45And how do you
00:44:46plan on doing that?
00:44:49And how do you
00:44:50plan on doing that?
00:44:53Well,
00:44:54by becoming
00:44:55the most eligible
00:44:56heiress,
00:44:57naturally.
00:45:00We'll see, dear.
00:45:02But first,
00:45:03I must ask,
00:45:05Holloway,
00:45:06such an interesting
00:45:07surname.
00:45:11I don't think
00:45:12I've seen that one
00:45:12before.
00:45:13I come from
00:45:14quite a common family.
00:45:17Nothing special
00:45:18in Shrewsbury.
00:45:19Hmm.
00:45:23How very interesting.
00:45:25Well, thank you
00:45:26for sharing
00:45:26your company with us.
00:45:28Good luck to you
00:45:29and the games.
00:45:37Excuse me.
00:45:44For what?
00:45:45I did nothing.
00:45:46For standing up to him.
00:45:47No one does that.
00:45:51If you can make it
00:45:52to the hall,
00:45:52there's a secret
00:45:53entrance to my quarters
00:45:54to the left of the painting.
00:45:55From there,
00:45:56you can get to your room
00:45:56easier than navigating
00:45:57the whole quarters.
00:46:02Good luck.
00:46:03I'll be waiting.
00:46:07everything is ready,
00:46:08your majesty.
00:46:10I enjoy her.
00:46:14Such a shame.
00:46:16There's two staircases.
00:46:19I will take the east
00:46:20and Jane,
00:46:21you'll take the west.
00:46:22And if she stays
00:46:23hidden below?
00:46:24Then she'll be trapped
00:46:24down there
00:46:25and be forced
00:46:26to make a run
00:46:27right towards us.
00:46:31You will remain
00:46:32in the front
00:46:33in case she tries anything.
00:46:36Take a shot
00:46:37if you spot her
00:46:39and call out.
00:46:40We have favor
00:46:41in our numbers.
00:46:43Let us not forget.
00:46:50I wonder if she's
00:46:52found a good hiding spot.
00:46:53Father,
00:46:54why don't you like her?
00:46:56Son,
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
00:47:04a hundred years ago.
00:47:06Must they still
00:47:07be punished?
00:47:08Yes.
00:47:08There are larger things
00:47:09at play here, son.
00:47:10Do not question me.
00:47:11Raising the point
00:47:12that I choose
00:47:12whom I want
00:47:13to marry, Father.
00:47:18Maeve once
00:47:19told me the same.
00:47:20She wasn't wrong,
00:47:21though,
00:47:22was she?
00:47:23She was very wrong.
00:47:25This competition
00:47:26isn't about love.
00:47:29It's about maintaining
00:47:31power.
00:47:42Jane.
00:47:47A word of counsel.
00:48:13I thought we had an alliance.
00:48:15We do,
00:48:15but we have to sell it.
00:48:21Are you going to tell them
00:48:22about the footman?
00:48:23No,
00:48:23why would I?
00:48:24To get rid of me?
00:48:25To get me killed?
00:48:26I'm not Juliet.
00:48:28We're allies.
00:48:28I would never do that.
00:48:30Also,
00:48:31I 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
00:48:34into a loveless marriage.
00:48:38There's another thing
00:48:39I should tell you.
00:48:41I also made a deal
00:48:42with Juliet.
00:48:43What?
00:48:44There's a deal
00:48:45with everyone but me?
00:48:48You hurt my feelings.
00:48:50Clementine,
00:48:51go distract Juliet.
00:48:54Be safe.
00:49:00I can't wait
00:49:01to kill you
00:49:02and then win
00:49:03and go home
00:49:03and show all those
00:49:04rich nobles
00:49:05they never should have
00:49:06snubbed the future queen.
00:49:19such an easy kill.
00:49:22I almost thought
00:49:23you could actually...
00:49:35so much blood
00:49:36on your hands.
00:49:43The hour is almost over.
00:49:45Have you seen her?
00:49:47No, I haven't.
00:50:07You're lying to me.
00:50:08Are you really
00:50:09going to injure
00:50:09your only ally?
00:50:10Tell me what happened
00:50:11to Jane.
00:50:12She found Alara
00:50:13in the servants' quarters.
00:50:16Good girl.
00:50:17Good girl.
00:50:18Good girl.
00:50:19Good girl.
00:50:20Good girl.
00:50:21Good girl.
00:50:21Good girl.
00:50:22Good girl.
00:50:22Good girl.
00:50:23Good girl.
00:50:23Good girl.
00:50:23Good girl.
00:50:25Why did she help me?
00:50:33Come forth.
00:50:35Come forth.
00:50:37Wherever you may be.
00:50:42Good.
00:50:44The game has commenced.
00:50:46What does the last name
00:50:48Eaton mean?
00:50:50Never utter that name again.
00:50:54do you hear me i hear you father good
00:51:01then we shall go to the young ladies quarters i sense an end coming
00:51:12there you are i found you
00:51:17i can't wait to kill you you say that so confidently because i will
00:51:23i've been training my whole life for this i've been promised prince theo since birth
00:51:30this competition is mine to win no wonder you're so miserable you spent your whole life for what
00:51:37a prince a prince who will never love you you'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
00:52:11elara
00:52:18what an exhilarating day it is a rare occasion when three contestants endure to the end
00:52:28the masquerade falls on the morrow make ready in your room the door will be locked
00:52:33for your own protection sleep well and may your dreams be kind
00:53:11if you don't know
00:53:11if you don't know how to come in
00:53:11if you don't know how to come out
00:53:11but I know i have to speak
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.
00:53:45As a king, you must respect tradition.
00:53:49And this conflict by tomorrow.
00:53:52Where your own head will be on the line.
00:54:03I thought I was gonna lose you.
00:54:07It takes more than that to kill me.
00:54:09I hope so.
00:54:11I hope so.
00:54:11I hope so.
00:54:13Let's go.
00:54:54Let's go.
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.
00:55:21Whatever 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.
00:55:36I'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.
00:55:52Your 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, 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.
00:58:04Without 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 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.
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.
00:59:44The three of you must choose one to kill.
01:00:06Well done, ladies.
01:00:08What a show.
01:00:11Now, there can be only one.
01:00:16Fight.
01:00:19No.
01:00:20No, this can't be it.
01:00:23It was too much to ask for us to both make it out alive.
01:00:28Do what you have to do.
01:00:30No.
01:00:31I can't.
01:00:34I won't.
01:00:35I won't.
01:00:41I'm so sorry, Clementine.
01:00:45Kill her!
01:00:50That was for my brother!
01:00:54For my sister!
01:00:58For Shrewsbury!
01:01:02For me!
01:01:14Guards!
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.
01:01:43Alara 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!
01:02:10Please, wait.
01:02:10We don't have much time.
01:02:11Give me one reason why I shouldn't kill you right now!
01:02:14I should let you.
01:02:15I know I deserve it.
01:02:16But please, listen.
01:02:18I am not the enemy.
01:02:31Andrew?
01:02:34What's going on?
01:02:35Please.
01:02:36Let me explain, okay?
01:02:38I am not the enemy.
01:02:40My father forced me to do all this because of a tradition against my will.
01:02:43So, I came up with a plan.
01:02:46My 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 in
01:02:58love with you.
01:02:58And I couldn't bear the thought of not being with you.
01:03:01Not kissing you.
01:03:03I choose you, and I will continue to choose you every single time.
01:03:08But 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?
01:03:57I need you to help me take him down.
01:03:58I need to find out what secrets did he know.
01:04:01What 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.
01:04:57I 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,
01:05:37to 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.
01:05:50Which 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,
01:06:12we have a nominee with us here tonight.
01:06:18Father,
01:06:19let's discuss this in private.
01:06:22Shall we unveil our nominee?
01:06:27No, Ed!
01:06:29No!
01:06:30Stop, Miss Weaver.
01:06:32Unless you'd like me to execute your sister here and now.
01:06:40Seize them all!
01:06:44We have to go now.
01:06:47I want to Laura Weaver's hands!
01:06:49And I want it now!
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