I'll Become a Villainess That Will Go Down in History: The More of a Villainess I Become, the More the Prince will Dote on Me (2024) s01e03 Episode Script
The Villainess and Trespassing
1
-[birds chirping]
-Mm.
[ALICIA] Hm?
My fever seems to be down.
All thanks
to Prince Duke's medicine!
That was purely clinical!
Nothing more to it!
In his eyes, he sees me
as his sweet little sister,
I'm sure.
Just forget about it!
Besides,
I can't let anything
distract me
from my main focus.
Namely,
the heroine.
♪
To that end, I think I'll sneak
into the Magic Academy
to investigate!
♪
[Alicia groans]
Where am I?
I'm so lost!
This campus is like
a huge maze!
[ALICIA]
I want to ask someone
how to get
to the school building,
but if they found out
a child like me got in here,
they'd kick me out for sure.
-[LIZ] Pardon.
-[gasps]
Are you all right there?
It looks like you're lost.
No, I, um
-I'm fine.
-Good.
Oh, and by the way,
I'm Liz Cather.
Cather?
[ALICIA]
Never heard that name before.
And my family runs
the bakery in town,
so I'm merely
a humble commoner.
[ALICIA]
Huh?
Wait, a commoner
who's allowed to go
to the Magic Academy?
It's the heroine!
She didn't have a name
or any kind of visuals
in the game,
so I didn't recognize her!
So, um, who are you?
How about you tell me
your name and I'll help you?
My name's Alicia.
Alicia Williams, actually.
♪
Uh, what a lovely name.
Please, tell me where you're
trying to get to, Alicia Dear.
Um, I'm just looking
for the main building.
[LIZ]
Oh, I see!
Well, then, please follow me.
But wait a sec!
[ALICIA]
A little chummy, isn't she?
She should know her place
and show me some respect.
Wait, that's not exactly fair.
She's proficient in magic
having earned her way
into the academy
on a merit-based scholarship.
She's been unfairly judged
due to her low social status.
She's light years ahead of me.
But still, I know,
I'll catch up with her soon.
Williams, huh?
Where have I heard
that name before?
-[FEMALE STUDENT 3A] Miss Liz!
-Huh?
[LIZ]
Hi, everyone!
What perfect timing!
I was just showing
this lost little girl around.
Huh?
Where did she go?
[sighs]
[ALICIA] I was almost spotted
by those other students.
And now I owe
the heroine for her kindness.
That's not very
villainessy of me.
Hmm.
It's him.
Prince Duke!
-[LIZ] Hi, Duke!
-[DUKE] Oh, Liz.
I swear
I just found the cutest
little girl a few moments ago!
They look so perfect together.
It's too much!
Wow, a commoner and a prince.
A love that defies class!
I heard that when someone hid
Miss Liz's textbooks,
Prince Duke found them for her.
I'm rooting for their romance
from the sidelines!
Me too!
[ALICIA] If things go the way
they did in the game,
Liz Cather will end up
with Prince Duke.
Maybe they have
no choice but to be close.
[bell tolling]
Now that classes
are in session,
taking a little peek around
before I go couldn't hurt.
I've come this far,
I might as well
scope out the school!
[laughs]
This is definitely
the Magic Academy!
It may have more books
about magic
than we have at home!
I can't wait till
I'm old enough to attend!
Hm?
I wonder what that's all about?
[indistinct chatter]
Hey, did you hear?
Some type of prodigy kid
is in the reference room
right now.
[FEMALE STUDENT 3E]
That seems weird.
I didn't think today
was a visitation day.
You know that blackboard
in the library?
The one with new problem
on it every week?
She's in there
working it out so fast
I couldn't believe my eyes!
What?
You must be joking.
Those tasks
are always super hard.
I think the current one
was "Explain in detail
how Laval might be
brought under
this country's jurisdiction."
If she's answering
questions like that,
she must be the daughter
of some noble family.
[FEMALE STUDENT 3D]
Yeah, maybe!
She looked about ten years old
and had black hair.
[ALBERT]
Don't tell me.
It's exactly what you think.
[chalk squeaking]
[CURTIS] "Use
the economic collapse of Duran
to isolate Laval.
Then feign support
for the weakened,
impoverished Laval,
and seize the opportunity
to suppress their rights."
Whoa.
How could a ten-year-old
girl come up with that?
[smirks]
[ALICIA] That answer's pretty
villainess-coded,
if you ask me.
Huh.
Uh
No. Alicia!
[ALICIA]
I'm so exhausted,
I really don't see
why Albert had to throw
such a big fit over that.
[ARNOLD]
A Divergent?
[ALICIA]
Father sounds upset.
Are you saying she's dangerous?
-I'm saying
[ALICIA] That man,
he's with is Lord Joan.
Father said
"Divergent," didn't he?
[JOAN] It's highly likely that
she's a Divergent.
Who's there?
[ARNOLD]
Alicia.
How much did you hear?
Uh
There's no choice.
We'll have to erase
her memories.
Too risky if we don't.
[ALICIA]
No, wait.
I promise to never say
a word about any of this!
I won't tell a soul that
Liz Cather is a Divergent!
Hm?
[both sighs]
Liz Cather, you say?
[ALICIA] I know in the game,
the heroine is considered
a dangerous threat
because of her powers.
Very well.
So, you promise to pretend
you never heard
any of this conversation?
[ALICIA]
Of course.
But from what I can tell,
she doesn't seem like someone
who would bring harm
to the kingdom,
I don't think
we need to worry about her.
I see.
Hm. Wait, does that mean
you met her at some point?
Uh, it's just kind of
a feeling I get, you know?
My, it's quite late,
so if you'll excuse me,
I should go to bed now.
[ALICIA]
The Five Great Noble Families
have their eye on her now?
I hate to admit it,
but well done, heroine.
I won't be upstaged by her!
♪
[LIZ] What an awful thought,
Alicia Dear!
♪
[ALICIA]
You could never understand.
[fingers snap]
[ALICIA] Clean all the dirt
and grime away now!
Nice.
Looks like I've mastered
dark magic up to level ten.
Truthfully, I was hoping
that I'd learn a spell
that could help purify
Roana's drinking water,
but that one's level 25.
Let's see.
I might as well go ahead
and try a level 25 one out.
[knocking on door]
[ALBERT]
Alicia, do you have a moment?
[ALICIA]
Come in.
Would you care
to join us for tea?
Everyone just showed up.
Alicia Dear!
Hello, Liz.
Oh, wow, why didn't you
tell me that
you're Al's little sister?
Well, now, I didn't know
that you'd ever met each other.
Yes!
I helped her find her
way around campus
the other day.
You helped me
at the welcome ceremony
my first day of school,
and then I somehow
had a chance
to help your little sister
in the same way!
What do you think?
Sounds a lot like fate, huh?
Wow, think so?
[ALICIA] Could you not use me
as fodder for flirting, please?
Jeez, it certainly
didn't take her any time
to conquer my brother.
Why don't you join?
You can sit right here,
next to me.
[ALICIA] Sounds good.
Thank you very much.
We're having
this meeting to discuss
what our class should do
for the upcoming school fair.
Really?
Seems like I'll only be
in your way
if I stay much longer then.
It's fine,
outsiders are welcome
to attend the fair, as well.
We would love to hear
your ideas, if you have any.
[ALICIA] What happens
at the school fair again?
It's a truly pivotal event
in the game!
It helps deepen
the bond between
Duke and the heroine!
As the villainess,
I can't simply stand by
and watch them fall in love.
I have an idea.
As Liz's rival,
we should put some
kind of obstacle in her path!
Oh, yeah, like what?
When the happy couple
gets all lovey-dovey
go up to them and say,
"You know, you sure
have a lot of nerve.
Since when does
a peasant like you
get to be with a prince?"
-There.
-That does sound fun!
No classism allowed,
you can't stoop that low.
Wha
Um. Yeah, she's right.
Now remember,
one's class is determined
at birth
and it is no reflection
on that person's heart.
If I want to insult
the heroine,
I must face her fair
and square
and remember my dignity
as the villainess of the story!
♪
Just be up front.
Give your honest assessment
of who is best for the prince,
which is you and not Liz,
of course.
That could work!
It's definitely
villainess-like!
Um, but sounds like
a trap though.
Isn't that the same
as confessing
your love to Prince Duke?
-Ah.
-Ah.
[groans]
Oh, my goodness,
you're really concentrating
and trying to come up
with good ideas!
You're so sweet!
[ALICIA]
Huh? Oh, no!
She actually likes me?
I have to do something quick!
I have a question.
Is it true that you can use
all the magical elements?
Yes.
[ALICIA]
Have you ever considered
giving a stage performance
in front of an audience
using your magic?
[LIZ]
A magic show?
[ALICIA] Heh, heh!
She's a sweet, demure heroine.
She has to hate the idea
of showing off like that,
right?
What a lovely idea!
-Huh?
-It's not bad at all.
People would go nuts for it!
What's up with them
being willing to just
run with something so random?
You know
what would seal the deal?
If you were to join me
as my assistant!
Oh, no, no.
I'm afraid I have to pass.
Sorry, I'm still too young
to be a student at the academy.
That shouldn't matter!
Don't worry, we can work out
all the details
with the school.
[ALICIA] If you're such
a perfect heroine,
why can't you at least
take a hint
I don't want to do
this with you?
[LIZ] Oh, come on.
It'll be something
[DUKE] Hey, stop.
You shouldn't push her.
I would rather die
than be up there.
Especially
as your assistant, Liz!
Huh?
Uh, why would you say that?
That's going a bit too far,
don't you think, Ali?
My goodness.
I'm not sure
what I could have done,
but have I caused you
to dislike me?
Don't be so coy.
Everyone has people
they don't mesh with.
There's no need for us
to force ourselves
to act friendly.
[LIZ] Well, then,
there's nothing to worry about!
I'm positive that once
we talk it out,
we'll see eye to eye
and become
the best of friends, too.
It'll all work out fine,
so don't you worry
about a thing.
[gasps]
[ALBERT]
That makes perfect sense.
How can you say
whether you like someone
if you've never even
bothered to get to know them?
Perhaps you'd become
fast friends
if you had a long talk
with her?
[sighs]
A chat over tea's fine,
but I'm not getting
on stage with her.
Thank you!
[ALICIA] Talking to her a bit
might not be so bad, they said.
If only I'd known
how wrong they were.
[LIZ] What's your
favorite flower, Alicia Dear?
[ALICIA]
Lily of the valley.
Because behind their beauty
lies a very potent poison.
[LIZ]
I adore marguerite daisies.
Do you have a sweet tooth
or a favorite dessert?
[ALICIA]
Macarons.
It's like we're playing
the world's longest game
of 20 questions.
Each of which is somehow
even more pointless
than the last.
Let's see, what do you like
to do in your free time?
[ALICIA]
Okay, that's it.
[finger snaps]
How about things like this?
How did she
No way?
Here you go.
You said marguerite daisies?
The perfect flower
for a goody-two-shoes like you,
don't you think?
[GALE]
Please don't say she's
She's still so young,
isn't she?
She's only ten years old.
I didn't even know that
she could use magic myself.
I need time to think.
[ALICIA]
The mood sure has changed.
[GALE]
A Divergent.
Alicia, would you please
go back to your room?
As for the rest of you,
I'm afraid we're done
for the day.
[ALICIA]
What's going on?
Divergent?
What's that mean?
Wasn't that supposed
to be about Liz?
♪
You don't need to worry
your head
about a thing, Alicia Dear.
I just know Albert
will figure something out.
[sighs]
Thank you
for the fresh daisies.
They're so beautiful.
I love what they mean
in flower language.
[WILL]
I see.
So, you've been studying hard
and can actually use magic?
Yes, but only on a beginner
level, at best.
You're not yet 13 yet,
right?
Most people normally
can't use magic until then.
Huh?
[WILL] I did happen to know
of one other person
who could use magic
at a very young age, like you.
They were praised by everyone
for their rare talent,
and they quickly increased
their magic ability
up to level 80.
That's not so bad.
So, what happened to them?
It destroyed them.
[ALICIA]
What?
They had such
incredible abilities
but they quickly
overestimated themselves
and tried using
level 100 magic.
As a result, their mana
raged out of control,
and they could never use
magic again.
Seriously?
Listen close
and remember this well,
these spells are given
levels because
you're supposed to take them
one at a time.
'Kay, I think I understand.
[groans]
Sorry, Gill.
We didn't mean
to disturb your rest.
Oh, and this girl here
is Alicia.
You have her to thank
for your medicine.
It's such a pleasure
to meet you, Gill.
I'm relieved to see
you're all right.
[scoffs]
I'm terribly sorry, Alicia.
It's from growing up here.
You learn to keep
your guard up pretty early on.
[ALICIA]
I can't blame him.
What would Liz Cather do
if she were here right now?
The marguerite daisy
symbolizes sincerity and trust.
Perfect for a heroine,
but not for me,
as I want to make
my mark as a villainess.
I'm sure if she were here,
her kind words would easily
melt the ice around his heart.
Wait a second.
Does that mean I just admitted
there's something the heroine
can do that I can't?
Me, the greatest villainess
in the world?
[ALICIA]
Hey, Gill.
Maybe you would
have been happier
if I left you for dead
on the street?
What's that?
As long as you're still alive,
you can't avoid contact
with other people, sorry.
Do you think
you can keep running away
from what scares you forever?
[scoffs]
The truth is, I only saved you
because I thought
you had potential
but maybe you should have died.
[GILL] No one asked you
to help me,
and now you're running
your mouth?
Like a noble brat
can ever understand how I feel!
True, I've lived
a comfortable life.
The worlds we grew up
in are completely different.
[grunts]
But you're right that
I need to take responsibility.
I saved your life
without your permission.
So, if you are truly certain
that you don't want
to live anymore
♪
I'll make things right
and give you the death
you desire.
[gasps]
Tell me the truth.
Do you want to live or die?
It's your choice.
[whimpering]
[ALICIA]
Dark Magic.
♪
-[GILL] Huh?
-Well, well.
You still have some
fight in you.
[GILL]
Of course, I'll fight back!
I'm not just gonna
lie down and die!
[ALICIA]
Exactly.
So long as you hold on
to the will to survive,
I'll do everything in my power
to keep you alive and fighting.
-You can always count on me.
-Huh?
[ALICIA] You've got a hard road
ahead of you here,
so I'll take you with me
if you want.
Why would you do that though?
Don't get the wrong idea,
kiddo.
It's so I can use
your talents.
I heard you
were especially clever,
so I thought you might prove
an excellent resource.
I am a villainess,
and I don't care who knows it.
What is she going on about?
She is a bit strange,
that's true,
but deep down
she has a good soul.
[ALICIA] Not true
I am wickedness incarnate!
[GILL] You're nothing like
what I imagined
when I heard you were nobility.
All right, fine.
I'll be a resource for you.
Don't want to seem
ungrateful just because
I've been unlucky in life.
Thanks for bringing me
the medicine.
Glad to know you.
I plan to serve you well.
Oh, my!
You're actually quite
a cutie-pie
when you smile, aren't you?
[GILL]
Ew. No, I'm not!
[Alicia chuckles]
[LUKE]
A Divergent?
It's a total surprise to me.
I had no clue
she could use magic.
Does this mean it's possible
Alicia could be the true Saint?
No, no.
We're certain the Saint
is none other than Liz Cather.
There's never been a commoner
who could use
all the magical elements.
It's unheard of.
Alicia is truly exceptional
for having the ability
to use magic at age ten,
but she was also born
of noble blood.
So, it isn't that hard
to imagine.
Yes, and when it comes
to Liz Cather,
there's also the rose.
Only the one
the Golden Rose bloomed for
can be the Saint who shoulders
this kingdom's fate.
Yes, you're quite right.
Well, as you both know,
she's in danger
of losing control of her mana
just by using her magic
at such a young age.
You must observe Alicia
and train her to ensure
that she can maintain control.
-[JOAN] Of course.
-[ARNOLD] Understood.
[ALICIA]
Her mana's out of control?
Yes.
You do remember
that magic performance
you suggested to her, right?
Liz was practicing
for that when
What?
Are you really saying
that Liz is
no longer able to use
her magic?
It doesn't look like
that's quite what will happen.
Duke and the teachers
helped her.
They brought her mana
back under control, so
[ALICIA]
Thank goodness.
I do need Liz to be
my rival, after all.
Otherwise,
what's the point of all this?
[ALBERT]
Alicia.
Tell me the truth, okay?
You didn't know that
this would happen, did you?
[ALICIA]
Of course, not!
I truly wanted to beat
her fair and square!
Wait. Why would you need
to beat anyone though?
But yeah, never mind.
There's no way
you could've known in advance.
♪
[finger snaps]
Ah, that was very
impressive control.
Alicia?
The King has given us
quite a suggestion.
He has recognized that
you have unique talent
and wants to accelerate
your entry
into the Magic Academy.
-That's great news!
-Yes.
Unlike others,
you'll be permitted to enroll
at the young age of 13.
Do keep working hard.
I will!
[ALICIA]
After that day,
I continued to persist
in my training.
♪
And then, three years passed.
[LUKE] Alicia,
pleasure to see you again.
[ALICIA]
Yes.
It has been quite
the three years.
[LUKE] You certainly
have grown up fast.
I've made a point
of checking in
on her periodically.
I can report
in the past three years,
she's never lost control
of her mana.
I see.
What level of magic
have you reached?
Level 80, Your Majesty.
[DEREK]
Impossible!
Well, I didn't expect that.
At this point,
you have my approval
to enroll in the Magic Academy.
AlsoI have a favor to ask.
Huh?
[LUKE] Alicia, would you agree
to serve the kingdom
as Liz Cather's watcher?
[ALICIA]
Her watcher?
For real?
-[birds chirping]
-Mm.
[ALICIA] Hm?
My fever seems to be down.
All thanks
to Prince Duke's medicine!
That was purely clinical!
Nothing more to it!
In his eyes, he sees me
as his sweet little sister,
I'm sure.
Just forget about it!
Besides,
I can't let anything
distract me
from my main focus.
Namely,
the heroine.
♪
To that end, I think I'll sneak
into the Magic Academy
to investigate!
♪
[Alicia groans]
Where am I?
I'm so lost!
This campus is like
a huge maze!
[ALICIA]
I want to ask someone
how to get
to the school building,
but if they found out
a child like me got in here,
they'd kick me out for sure.
-[LIZ] Pardon.
-[gasps]
Are you all right there?
It looks like you're lost.
No, I, um
-I'm fine.
-Good.
Oh, and by the way,
I'm Liz Cather.
Cather?
[ALICIA]
Never heard that name before.
And my family runs
the bakery in town,
so I'm merely
a humble commoner.
[ALICIA]
Huh?
Wait, a commoner
who's allowed to go
to the Magic Academy?
It's the heroine!
She didn't have a name
or any kind of visuals
in the game,
so I didn't recognize her!
So, um, who are you?
How about you tell me
your name and I'll help you?
My name's Alicia.
Alicia Williams, actually.
♪
Uh, what a lovely name.
Please, tell me where you're
trying to get to, Alicia Dear.
Um, I'm just looking
for the main building.
[LIZ]
Oh, I see!
Well, then, please follow me.
But wait a sec!
[ALICIA]
A little chummy, isn't she?
She should know her place
and show me some respect.
Wait, that's not exactly fair.
She's proficient in magic
having earned her way
into the academy
on a merit-based scholarship.
She's been unfairly judged
due to her low social status.
She's light years ahead of me.
But still, I know,
I'll catch up with her soon.
Williams, huh?
Where have I heard
that name before?
-[FEMALE STUDENT 3A] Miss Liz!
-Huh?
[LIZ]
Hi, everyone!
What perfect timing!
I was just showing
this lost little girl around.
Huh?
Where did she go?
[sighs]
[ALICIA] I was almost spotted
by those other students.
And now I owe
the heroine for her kindness.
That's not very
villainessy of me.
Hmm.
It's him.
Prince Duke!
-[LIZ] Hi, Duke!
-[DUKE] Oh, Liz.
I swear
I just found the cutest
little girl a few moments ago!
They look so perfect together.
It's too much!
Wow, a commoner and a prince.
A love that defies class!
I heard that when someone hid
Miss Liz's textbooks,
Prince Duke found them for her.
I'm rooting for their romance
from the sidelines!
Me too!
[ALICIA] If things go the way
they did in the game,
Liz Cather will end up
with Prince Duke.
Maybe they have
no choice but to be close.
[bell tolling]
Now that classes
are in session,
taking a little peek around
before I go couldn't hurt.
I've come this far,
I might as well
scope out the school!
[laughs]
This is definitely
the Magic Academy!
It may have more books
about magic
than we have at home!
I can't wait till
I'm old enough to attend!
Hm?
I wonder what that's all about?
[indistinct chatter]
Hey, did you hear?
Some type of prodigy kid
is in the reference room
right now.
[FEMALE STUDENT 3E]
That seems weird.
I didn't think today
was a visitation day.
You know that blackboard
in the library?
The one with new problem
on it every week?
She's in there
working it out so fast
I couldn't believe my eyes!
What?
You must be joking.
Those tasks
are always super hard.
I think the current one
was "Explain in detail
how Laval might be
brought under
this country's jurisdiction."
If she's answering
questions like that,
she must be the daughter
of some noble family.
[FEMALE STUDENT 3D]
Yeah, maybe!
She looked about ten years old
and had black hair.
[ALBERT]
Don't tell me.
It's exactly what you think.
[chalk squeaking]
[CURTIS] "Use
the economic collapse of Duran
to isolate Laval.
Then feign support
for the weakened,
impoverished Laval,
and seize the opportunity
to suppress their rights."
Whoa.
How could a ten-year-old
girl come up with that?
[smirks]
[ALICIA] That answer's pretty
villainess-coded,
if you ask me.
Huh.
Uh
No. Alicia!
[ALICIA]
I'm so exhausted,
I really don't see
why Albert had to throw
such a big fit over that.
[ARNOLD]
A Divergent?
[ALICIA]
Father sounds upset.
Are you saying she's dangerous?
-I'm saying
[ALICIA] That man,
he's with is Lord Joan.
Father said
"Divergent," didn't he?
[JOAN] It's highly likely that
she's a Divergent.
Who's there?
[ARNOLD]
Alicia.
How much did you hear?
Uh
There's no choice.
We'll have to erase
her memories.
Too risky if we don't.
[ALICIA]
No, wait.
I promise to never say
a word about any of this!
I won't tell a soul that
Liz Cather is a Divergent!
Hm?
[both sighs]
Liz Cather, you say?
[ALICIA] I know in the game,
the heroine is considered
a dangerous threat
because of her powers.
Very well.
So, you promise to pretend
you never heard
any of this conversation?
[ALICIA]
Of course.
But from what I can tell,
she doesn't seem like someone
who would bring harm
to the kingdom,
I don't think
we need to worry about her.
I see.
Hm. Wait, does that mean
you met her at some point?
Uh, it's just kind of
a feeling I get, you know?
My, it's quite late,
so if you'll excuse me,
I should go to bed now.
[ALICIA]
The Five Great Noble Families
have their eye on her now?
I hate to admit it,
but well done, heroine.
I won't be upstaged by her!
♪
[LIZ] What an awful thought,
Alicia Dear!
♪
[ALICIA]
You could never understand.
[fingers snap]
[ALICIA] Clean all the dirt
and grime away now!
Nice.
Looks like I've mastered
dark magic up to level ten.
Truthfully, I was hoping
that I'd learn a spell
that could help purify
Roana's drinking water,
but that one's level 25.
Let's see.
I might as well go ahead
and try a level 25 one out.
[knocking on door]
[ALBERT]
Alicia, do you have a moment?
[ALICIA]
Come in.
Would you care
to join us for tea?
Everyone just showed up.
Alicia Dear!
Hello, Liz.
Oh, wow, why didn't you
tell me that
you're Al's little sister?
Well, now, I didn't know
that you'd ever met each other.
Yes!
I helped her find her
way around campus
the other day.
You helped me
at the welcome ceremony
my first day of school,
and then I somehow
had a chance
to help your little sister
in the same way!
What do you think?
Sounds a lot like fate, huh?
Wow, think so?
[ALICIA] Could you not use me
as fodder for flirting, please?
Jeez, it certainly
didn't take her any time
to conquer my brother.
Why don't you join?
You can sit right here,
next to me.
[ALICIA] Sounds good.
Thank you very much.
We're having
this meeting to discuss
what our class should do
for the upcoming school fair.
Really?
Seems like I'll only be
in your way
if I stay much longer then.
It's fine,
outsiders are welcome
to attend the fair, as well.
We would love to hear
your ideas, if you have any.
[ALICIA] What happens
at the school fair again?
It's a truly pivotal event
in the game!
It helps deepen
the bond between
Duke and the heroine!
As the villainess,
I can't simply stand by
and watch them fall in love.
I have an idea.
As Liz's rival,
we should put some
kind of obstacle in her path!
Oh, yeah, like what?
When the happy couple
gets all lovey-dovey
go up to them and say,
"You know, you sure
have a lot of nerve.
Since when does
a peasant like you
get to be with a prince?"
-There.
-That does sound fun!
No classism allowed,
you can't stoop that low.
Wha
Um. Yeah, she's right.
Now remember,
one's class is determined
at birth
and it is no reflection
on that person's heart.
If I want to insult
the heroine,
I must face her fair
and square
and remember my dignity
as the villainess of the story!
♪
Just be up front.
Give your honest assessment
of who is best for the prince,
which is you and not Liz,
of course.
That could work!
It's definitely
villainess-like!
Um, but sounds like
a trap though.
Isn't that the same
as confessing
your love to Prince Duke?
-Ah.
-Ah.
[groans]
Oh, my goodness,
you're really concentrating
and trying to come up
with good ideas!
You're so sweet!
[ALICIA]
Huh? Oh, no!
She actually likes me?
I have to do something quick!
I have a question.
Is it true that you can use
all the magical elements?
Yes.
[ALICIA]
Have you ever considered
giving a stage performance
in front of an audience
using your magic?
[LIZ]
A magic show?
[ALICIA] Heh, heh!
She's a sweet, demure heroine.
She has to hate the idea
of showing off like that,
right?
What a lovely idea!
-Huh?
-It's not bad at all.
People would go nuts for it!
What's up with them
being willing to just
run with something so random?
You know
what would seal the deal?
If you were to join me
as my assistant!
Oh, no, no.
I'm afraid I have to pass.
Sorry, I'm still too young
to be a student at the academy.
That shouldn't matter!
Don't worry, we can work out
all the details
with the school.
[ALICIA] If you're such
a perfect heroine,
why can't you at least
take a hint
I don't want to do
this with you?
[LIZ] Oh, come on.
It'll be something
[DUKE] Hey, stop.
You shouldn't push her.
I would rather die
than be up there.
Especially
as your assistant, Liz!
Huh?
Uh, why would you say that?
That's going a bit too far,
don't you think, Ali?
My goodness.
I'm not sure
what I could have done,
but have I caused you
to dislike me?
Don't be so coy.
Everyone has people
they don't mesh with.
There's no need for us
to force ourselves
to act friendly.
[LIZ] Well, then,
there's nothing to worry about!
I'm positive that once
we talk it out,
we'll see eye to eye
and become
the best of friends, too.
It'll all work out fine,
so don't you worry
about a thing.
[gasps]
[ALBERT]
That makes perfect sense.
How can you say
whether you like someone
if you've never even
bothered to get to know them?
Perhaps you'd become
fast friends
if you had a long talk
with her?
[sighs]
A chat over tea's fine,
but I'm not getting
on stage with her.
Thank you!
[ALICIA] Talking to her a bit
might not be so bad, they said.
If only I'd known
how wrong they were.
[LIZ] What's your
favorite flower, Alicia Dear?
[ALICIA]
Lily of the valley.
Because behind their beauty
lies a very potent poison.
[LIZ]
I adore marguerite daisies.
Do you have a sweet tooth
or a favorite dessert?
[ALICIA]
Macarons.
It's like we're playing
the world's longest game
of 20 questions.
Each of which is somehow
even more pointless
than the last.
Let's see, what do you like
to do in your free time?
[ALICIA]
Okay, that's it.
[finger snaps]
How about things like this?
How did she
No way?
Here you go.
You said marguerite daisies?
The perfect flower
for a goody-two-shoes like you,
don't you think?
[GALE]
Please don't say she's
She's still so young,
isn't she?
She's only ten years old.
I didn't even know that
she could use magic myself.
I need time to think.
[ALICIA]
The mood sure has changed.
[GALE]
A Divergent.
Alicia, would you please
go back to your room?
As for the rest of you,
I'm afraid we're done
for the day.
[ALICIA]
What's going on?
Divergent?
What's that mean?
Wasn't that supposed
to be about Liz?
♪
You don't need to worry
your head
about a thing, Alicia Dear.
I just know Albert
will figure something out.
[sighs]
Thank you
for the fresh daisies.
They're so beautiful.
I love what they mean
in flower language.
[WILL]
I see.
So, you've been studying hard
and can actually use magic?
Yes, but only on a beginner
level, at best.
You're not yet 13 yet,
right?
Most people normally
can't use magic until then.
Huh?
[WILL] I did happen to know
of one other person
who could use magic
at a very young age, like you.
They were praised by everyone
for their rare talent,
and they quickly increased
their magic ability
up to level 80.
That's not so bad.
So, what happened to them?
It destroyed them.
[ALICIA]
What?
They had such
incredible abilities
but they quickly
overestimated themselves
and tried using
level 100 magic.
As a result, their mana
raged out of control,
and they could never use
magic again.
Seriously?
Listen close
and remember this well,
these spells are given
levels because
you're supposed to take them
one at a time.
'Kay, I think I understand.
[groans]
Sorry, Gill.
We didn't mean
to disturb your rest.
Oh, and this girl here
is Alicia.
You have her to thank
for your medicine.
It's such a pleasure
to meet you, Gill.
I'm relieved to see
you're all right.
[scoffs]
I'm terribly sorry, Alicia.
It's from growing up here.
You learn to keep
your guard up pretty early on.
[ALICIA]
I can't blame him.
What would Liz Cather do
if she were here right now?
The marguerite daisy
symbolizes sincerity and trust.
Perfect for a heroine,
but not for me,
as I want to make
my mark as a villainess.
I'm sure if she were here,
her kind words would easily
melt the ice around his heart.
Wait a second.
Does that mean I just admitted
there's something the heroine
can do that I can't?
Me, the greatest villainess
in the world?
[ALICIA]
Hey, Gill.
Maybe you would
have been happier
if I left you for dead
on the street?
What's that?
As long as you're still alive,
you can't avoid contact
with other people, sorry.
Do you think
you can keep running away
from what scares you forever?
[scoffs]
The truth is, I only saved you
because I thought
you had potential
but maybe you should have died.
[GILL] No one asked you
to help me,
and now you're running
your mouth?
Like a noble brat
can ever understand how I feel!
True, I've lived
a comfortable life.
The worlds we grew up
in are completely different.
[grunts]
But you're right that
I need to take responsibility.
I saved your life
without your permission.
So, if you are truly certain
that you don't want
to live anymore
♪
I'll make things right
and give you the death
you desire.
[gasps]
Tell me the truth.
Do you want to live or die?
It's your choice.
[whimpering]
[ALICIA]
Dark Magic.
♪
-[GILL] Huh?
-Well, well.
You still have some
fight in you.
[GILL]
Of course, I'll fight back!
I'm not just gonna
lie down and die!
[ALICIA]
Exactly.
So long as you hold on
to the will to survive,
I'll do everything in my power
to keep you alive and fighting.
-You can always count on me.
-Huh?
[ALICIA] You've got a hard road
ahead of you here,
so I'll take you with me
if you want.
Why would you do that though?
Don't get the wrong idea,
kiddo.
It's so I can use
your talents.
I heard you
were especially clever,
so I thought you might prove
an excellent resource.
I am a villainess,
and I don't care who knows it.
What is she going on about?
She is a bit strange,
that's true,
but deep down
she has a good soul.
[ALICIA] Not true
I am wickedness incarnate!
[GILL] You're nothing like
what I imagined
when I heard you were nobility.
All right, fine.
I'll be a resource for you.
Don't want to seem
ungrateful just because
I've been unlucky in life.
Thanks for bringing me
the medicine.
Glad to know you.
I plan to serve you well.
Oh, my!
You're actually quite
a cutie-pie
when you smile, aren't you?
[GILL]
Ew. No, I'm not!
[Alicia chuckles]
[LUKE]
A Divergent?
It's a total surprise to me.
I had no clue
she could use magic.
Does this mean it's possible
Alicia could be the true Saint?
No, no.
We're certain the Saint
is none other than Liz Cather.
There's never been a commoner
who could use
all the magical elements.
It's unheard of.
Alicia is truly exceptional
for having the ability
to use magic at age ten,
but she was also born
of noble blood.
So, it isn't that hard
to imagine.
Yes, and when it comes
to Liz Cather,
there's also the rose.
Only the one
the Golden Rose bloomed for
can be the Saint who shoulders
this kingdom's fate.
Yes, you're quite right.
Well, as you both know,
she's in danger
of losing control of her mana
just by using her magic
at such a young age.
You must observe Alicia
and train her to ensure
that she can maintain control.
-[JOAN] Of course.
-[ARNOLD] Understood.
[ALICIA]
Her mana's out of control?
Yes.
You do remember
that magic performance
you suggested to her, right?
Liz was practicing
for that when
What?
Are you really saying
that Liz is
no longer able to use
her magic?
It doesn't look like
that's quite what will happen.
Duke and the teachers
helped her.
They brought her mana
back under control, so
[ALICIA]
Thank goodness.
I do need Liz to be
my rival, after all.
Otherwise,
what's the point of all this?
[ALBERT]
Alicia.
Tell me the truth, okay?
You didn't know that
this would happen, did you?
[ALICIA]
Of course, not!
I truly wanted to beat
her fair and square!
Wait. Why would you need
to beat anyone though?
But yeah, never mind.
There's no way
you could've known in advance.
♪
[finger snaps]
Ah, that was very
impressive control.
Alicia?
The King has given us
quite a suggestion.
He has recognized that
you have unique talent
and wants to accelerate
your entry
into the Magic Academy.
-That's great news!
-Yes.
Unlike others,
you'll be permitted to enroll
at the young age of 13.
Do keep working hard.
I will!
[ALICIA]
After that day,
I continued to persist
in my training.
♪
And then, three years passed.
[LUKE] Alicia,
pleasure to see you again.
[ALICIA]
Yes.
It has been quite
the three years.
[LUKE] You certainly
have grown up fast.
I've made a point
of checking in
on her periodically.
I can report
in the past three years,
she's never lost control
of her mana.
I see.
What level of magic
have you reached?
Level 80, Your Majesty.
[DEREK]
Impossible!
Well, I didn't expect that.
At this point,
you have my approval
to enroll in the Magic Academy.
AlsoI have a favor to ask.
Huh?
[LUKE] Alicia, would you agree
to serve the kingdom
as Liz Cather's watcher?
[ALICIA]
Her watcher?
For real?