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) s01e06 Episode Script
The Villainess and Sleeping Side by Side
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[Alicia gasps]
Where am I?
[ALICIA]
A storage shed?
Huh?
Uh!
[grunts]
[ALICIA] I was knocked out
and kidnapped!
The villainess was
never kidnapped in the game.
So, what gives?
[gasps]
Huh, look who's up.
Hmm.
[groans softly]
[ALICIA]
Gill!
[groans softly]
Unless you want to die today,
let the child go!
♪
[ALICIA]
I can't use my magic!
♪
[ALICIA] This collar
must be suppressing it.
[whimpering]
[all laugh]
[gasps]
You talk big for a little girl.
Better watch it.
[thwacks]
[thuds]
Alicia!
[MALE KIDNAPPER 2] I won't be
so gentle with ya next time.
Alicia, you have to run!
We're on the north side
of the [thwacks]
[groans]
[thuds]
Keep quiet.
[gasps]
[grunts]
This gutter trash ain't gonna
get us any money.
Should we go ahead
and kill him?
[male kidnapper 2 groans]
[thwacks]
[male kidnapper 2 thuds]
[ALICIA]
You can certainly try.
But first
you'll have to go through me.
♪
[male kidnapper 2 groans]
All right, time to move.
I can't,
I think my leg's broken.
Huh?!
[grunts]
[MALE KIDNAPPER 2]
You little brat.
Taken down in one hit
by a child
whose magic is sealed?
Stunningly pathetic.
Go tie her down, now!
[ALICIA] This may be
the world of a video game
[Alicia grunts]
-[screams]
-Little twerp!
[ALICIA]but everything that
happens to me here is real!
Damn.
[ALICIA]
I refuse to die like this.
And I'm not going
to let Gill die, either!
Say goodbye!
[Alicia exhales sharply]
[male kidnapper 1 groans]
[gasps]
[GILL]
She didn't cut him.
[growls]
Why you!
[sword clatters]
[bone cracks]
[groans]
[male kidnapper 2 screaming]
[GILL]
I guess there are some lines
she just won't cross
even when she's in danger.
Hmm.
[smirks]
[sword clanking]
I gotta find better guys.
[male kidnapper 1 grunting]
[screams]
[sword clanking]
[MALE KIDNAPPER 1]
You're joking!
[exhales]
[whimpers]
[sword clatters]
[door slams open]
[screams]
[groans]
[thuds]
[panting]
[gasps]
♪
[LIZ]
That's quite enough!
[Alicia gasps]
[knife clatters]
[ALICIA] I'm being
restrained with magic?
Alicia,
how could you do
something so awful?
Liz, let her go!
He and his thugs are the enemy!
[LIZ] But Alicia
was clearly attacking him!
Uh!
[chuckles softly]
[gasps]
[chuckles maniacally]
-Now, die!
-Do something!
♪
[grunts]
[gasps]
Uh
[groans]
[footsteps approaching]
[DUKE] There are
two others in the shed.
Don't let them escape!
-[MALE GUARD 1] Right!
-[MALE GUARD 2] Right!
Sorry, I'm late.
But, Prince Duke, your arm!
It's fine.
[knife clatters]
I just couldn't allow
Gill to be killed,
so I
[exhales]
You're going to be just fine.
We'll get you some treatment.
Thank you.
Thank goodness.
[sighs]
[grass rustles]
Hmm.
[GALE]
Liz, are you all right?
[panting]
Alicia, you look terrible!
Hello to you, too, Albert.
The guards have taken
the kidnappers into custody.
[ALBERT]
Hmm.
Are you okay?
-[LIZ] Albert!
-Hm?
It was horrible,
she was trying to kill a man
who wasn't resisting!
[gasps]
-She did what?
-Nuh-uh,
those guys
tried to kill us first!
Alicia was doing
what she had to to protect me!
Even so,
you should have tried
speaking with them.
Maybe you wouldn't have
had to resort to violence.
Tell me this, Brother.
If your family
was about to be killed,
would you not draw your sword?
Hm.
I wouldn't.
If that's truly how you feel
you've lost your pride
as a knight.
Why is it so hard
for you to understand?
Violence only breeds
further violence
and terrible hatred!
I almost died,
so forgive me
if your words ring hollow.
Hm?
Except
you didn't die, did you?
What?
If you'd only had faith
and waited for me,
I would have come
to rescue you.
That's what it means
to have a bond of friendship.
I have plenty of faith in you!
[gasps]
[ALICIA]
What is this lady's deal?
That's not
how any of this works.
Is this what
heroines are like?
And because of my faith,
Prince Duke was able
to make it here in time.
[ice shatters]
[gasps]
♪
[LIZ]
Ice?
[electrical buzzing]
Don't be so full of yourself.
I didn't do it for you!
Duke, whatever is the matter?
[DUKE]
If Alicia hadn't fought back
that boy would've
been murdered!
If you're incapable
of seeing that,
then we were fools
to ever call you a Saint.
Please listen!
Let me explain!
[CURTIS]
Okay, time out!
Let's not get all carried away!
We need to focus on
getting Ali here patched up.
[snaps fingers]
♪
Huh?
That feels mush bettor.
"Mush?"
Hm?
[spits]
[gasps]
[ALICIA] He must have knocked
it loose when he hit me.
No wonder
I was starting to talk funny.
What?
Oh, no!
I'll take care of you
right now!
[DUKE]
No need.
-Huh? -I've already arranged
further treatment
for her at home.
Prince Duke don't be angry!
Please understand
that my greatest concern
is for the well-being
of everyone!
[ALICIA]
I know that.
Huh?
I know that
you'd never tolerate
someone's death
if you could stop it.
However, Liz,
and I would like for you
to look me in the eye
when I say this to you.
Oh
The next time I'm in
a life-or-death situation,
nothing will change.
I'll fight for my life
all over again.
That's the world we live in.
Alicia,
but that's
[GALE]
It's all right, Liz.
She's just too young
to understand
what's really important yet
but she'll get it someday!
Give her some time to grow up
a little and she'll learn.
Hah!
You're right.
Now, if you've all
said your piece,
then disperse and go home.
Huh?
[ALICIA] Hey, don't carry me
around like a child!
[DUKE]
Quit flailing.
I'm curious.
What is Alicia to Duke?
I think she's something
like a little sister to him.
That's a relief.
I've been rather
worried about Alicia
since she seems to have
trouble making friends.
But if Duke is also
concerned about her
then I'm glad.
[ALICIA]
I can walk on my own, you know!
And what of Gill?
A servant would never rest
while his master walks.
Hmm.
But I'm less seriously hurt
than he is!
You're being overprotective
and you really don't have to!
[Duke sighs]
[gasps]
Yes, I know that
I don't "have to"
and you're also
free to act as you like,
but please,
don't do anything that will
put your life in more danger.
If something happened.
[DUKE]
I don't know how I'd go on.
[whimpering]
[ALICIA]
Does Prince Duke
actually
truly
genuinely
like me?
[ALICIA]
But
the prince is supposed
to end up with the heroine,
so why is it
playing out like this?
[Alicia breathes shakily]
[heart beating loudly]
No,
my heart's about to
pound out of my chest!
I don't know
what's happening to me!
Why
do I feel so
[heart beating loudly]
relieved now.
[gasps]
♪
Okay,
what the heck?
[GILL]
I will protect Alicia!
[groans]
[DUKE]
Oh, yeah?
You and what army?
[Gill groans]
[gasps]
[ALICIA]
What's going on?
Where am I?
How long have I
Take it easy, Alicia.
Just keep calm and think.
[Alicia screams]
Or panic and think!
This is your chance,
jump on him, girl!
If you seduce the prince
and get ahead of the heroine,
then before you know it,
you'll be rolling out
the perfect fait accompli!
Don't listen to her!
You mustn't misconstrue
the prince's consideration!
That's not something
a villainess
with integrity would do!
Lol, how much more naive
can you get?
That's enough from you!
[screaming]
I do want to be a villainess,
but that doesn't mean
that I want to
go through life immorally,
although now
that I think about it,
I guess
a "villainess with integrity"
doesn't make a lot of sense,
does it, now?
You know I'm right!
I'll show you by force,
in true villainess style!
Then I'll have to accept
your challenge head-on,
in truer villainess style!
[screaming]
[ALICIA]
Get back here!
Don't you hide from me!
-Ow, ow, ow!
-Seduce him already!
-Why does that feel prickly?
-Do it!
Why won't you listen to reason?
Stop it! That really burns!
[wails]
What am I supposed to do?
Hmm.
[DUKE]
Huh?
[gasps]
[ALICIA]
Uh, for now,
I think I'll just
withdraw and regroup.
[DUKE]
Forgetting something?
It's your pendant.
I found it in one
of the kidnappers' pockets.
Oh, really?
Thank you.
I'll put it on you.
Come here.
[ALICIA]
Okay.
[whimpers]
[ALICIA]
This is so awkward.
[breathes nervously]
Alicia.
[ALICIA]
For real?
-[door opens]
-Alicia, you awake yet?
Whoa, what's going on?
[Duke groans]
Um, I was just surprised
because I didn't
recognize this room!
Now, Duke,
I'm not opposed to you having
that kind of relationship
but do get her consent first.
Relax, I didn't touch her.
[chuckles softly]
'Kay, so why aren't you
wearing a shirt, then?
You were asleep for so long
I really started to worry.
You were hurt much worse
than I was, though.
How are you feeling, now?
I'm great, Henri healed me up
and you, and Duke's arm.
Makes sense that Ali was
the most exhausted
out of all of us,
but I'm pleased
that she woke up
before any other harm
could befall her.
Hmm.
[ALICIA]
Jeez.
-[GILL] Oh, here.
-Hm?
[ALICIA]
Is that my tooth?
I guess I dropped it.
Can magic fix it?
Hmm.
Not very easily.
It's fine.
Then do you mind if I keep it?
Huh?
A long time ago,
someone told me
that teeth can carry
memories inside them.
And I,
I can't forget
what happened today.
[GILL]
It was so frustrating.
I'm here to serve you
but I couldn't be
of any use at all.
I'm sorry you were even there
in the first place.
You were a victim
of that attack
just as much as I was.
That shouldn't
make any difference
but now I know to get stronger.
I want to be able
to protect you, Alicia.
Hmm.
In that case, go ahead.
I'd love for you
to keep my tooth.
[GILL]
Hm.
That Gill will be
a fine man one day.
Indeed.
Now, then
do we know who was
behind this whole incident?
It was a student
at the academy.
Neil, of the Johnson family.
I don't believe
I've had the pleasure.
He's an ardent
follower of Liz's.
[HENRI] He was
quite visibly upset with you
during the tea party
in the rose garden.
[chuckles]
Well, good for him.
He managed to pull one
over on Alicia Williams.
Not that I'll let him
get away with it, of course.
So, how shall I repay him?
Well, last I saw him
he was about half-dead
at Duke's hand.
You needn't bother
yourself with him.
The Johnsons have
already been punished.
Huh?
It's forbidden to
take the magic-sealing collar
from where it's stored.
But on top of that,
as you know,
he brought in outsiders
to put another student's
life in danger.
Oh, nothing for me to do, then.
[ALICIA]
That's a bummer.
And I was so excited
to get my villainess on, too.
I do suspect
that my father had
a hand in this somehow.
[gasps]
The king?
You think the king
ordered the kidnapping?
No, no.
I don't think
that's what happened.
I'm sure he thought it was
a good training opportunity.
Something for
the Saint to handle.
Huh.
Hmm.
[DUKE] Once I tracked down
the mastermind
and coaxed him
to explain himself.
An observer
sent with me by my father
told Liz where she would
be able to find you.
I believe
you're exactly right, Alicia.
He wanted
Liz to grow as the Saint.
[growls]
Are you serious?
Is the Saint
really that important?
Yes, she is.
The Saint is spoken of
in legends.
She's meant
to save the kingdom.
But
Of course, in order to grow,
she needs something
that will stand in her way
and I'm the perfect choice.
You sound awfully
proud of that fact, Alicia.
[DUKE]
I'm very sorry.
You shouldn't be
subjected to this.
My father has little else
but the Saint on his mind.
I mean, why wouldn't he, right?
As the prince, aren't you
going to end up marrying her?
Hm.
That's what Alicia told me.
She said the Saint of legend
marries the prince
for a happy ending.
So you're destined
to be with her.
Hmm.
[chuckles softly]
[ALICIA]
It is what it is.
Even if, somehow,
Duke really does
have feelings for me,
he's destined to
be with the heroine.
And that's fine,
I'm after something different.
[DUKE]
Destiny, huh?
Well
[gasps]
I'm afraid
I've chosen my own destiny.
I have no intention
of playing along
with some fairy tale.
Huh?
The only truly happy endings
are those that
we choose for ourselves.
[gasps]
I'm sorry for
acting out of line, sir!
I was suspicious of you.
I didn't get why
you'd make passes at Alicia
but I suppose if you don't
plan on marrying Liz.
Gill.
Then, have I won your favor?
Yeah, so uh,
am I gonna be punished now?
I spoke rudely
to the royal prince
and I'm a commoner.
[gasps]
Hmm.
Your status
doesn't mean anything.
Besides, if you truly
wish to protect Alicia,
then we're not so different.
[chuckles softly]
Thank you very much
for saving her, Prince Duke.
Happy to do it.
Hmm.
[ALICIA]
I don't know
what expression I should
be making right now.
♪
[ALICIA]
Let's focus.
I need to get stronger
so I don't get caught
off guard like that again.
The plotlines
and the people here
have deviated so much from
the game I'm familiar with.
I'm playing a brand-new route
with unknown consequences.
[grunts]
[electrical crackling]
[exhales]
[sighs]
[GILL]
Not going well?
I just can't seem
to make any progress
beyond level 80.
I must be in a slump.
Yeah, but making it to
level 80 in the first place
is incredible at your age.
And Grandpa Will said
you shouldn't try
to rush things too much,
remember?
Oh, yes, I know,
but I'm not satisfied.
If I want to be a villainess
I need to get to work.
Hmm.
Instead of a villainess,
why not make
a name for yourself
as the prince's wife?
You know that's what he wants.
[gasps]
No way!
There's nothing
interesting about
being remembered
as someone's wife, ugh!
I want to leave
my mark on the world
in a way that only I can!
And I'm gonna do it
by being a villainess!
Standing in
the Saint's way evermore!
That's the only way to go!
Uh
Hope the prince knows
what he's getting himself into.
[door creaks open]
-[ROSETTA] Miss Alicia.
-Oh?
The master wishes to see you?
[ALICIA]
Hm?
I wonder what about.
[ALICIA]
You can't do that!
It's already been decided.
You will no longer
serve as Liz Cather's watcher.
This is tyrannical!
And besides,
isn't that the only reason that
I was able to join the academy?
Once you turn 15,
you'll be able to enroll
like everyone else.
You're perfectly able
to wait another two years.
Even without schooling,
your magical ability has
already surpassed Albert's.
I accepted this role
because I wanted it,
and I still do!
You gave me your permission,
if you remember!
Now, you're taking it away?
[ARNOLD] I never would have
approved it in the first place
if I'd known
it'd endanger your life!
[gasps]
I was a fool to think
that being the most
hated student would mean,
at most, getting into
a few minor squabbles
with your classmates.
You may be
exceptionally brilliant
but you are still
only a 13-year-old girl.
[ALICIA]
Oh,
Father is sincerely
worried about me.
[ALICIA]
But
I won't quit so easily!
Please give me one more chance!
No, ma'am.
I will not put my daughter
in harm's way again.
You're smart enough
to understand that, aren't you?
I acknowledge
that I was too slow
to act this time,
but my magic puts me
at the highest level
in the whole school.
So long as I remain alert.
Forgive my pointing it out,
but Liz Cather has risen
above level 80 in all elements.
You are well
above average, yourself,
but you cannot compete
with her and you know that.
I'll train harder if I must.
[Arnold sighs]
[ARNOLD]
Fine,
then let's set some conditions.
I will permit you to continue
your service as her watcher
if you can reach level 90.
[gasps]
You're kidding me.
I thought you said that
wasn't "realistic" at my age!
And now you expect me
to just
[ALICIA] He thinks
I'm going to give up, does he?
He's sorely mistaken.
Yes, very well,
but you're going to regret
setting conditions
at the last minute.
Uh, are you
Hmph!
Uh
[footsteps receding]
[door opens]
[door shuts]
♪
[door creaks open]
Are you really sure about this?
Yes,
I need to do this in private.
Hmm.
[ALICIA]
I will reach level 90.
Whatever it takes!
♪
♪
[Alicia gasps]
Where am I?
[ALICIA]
A storage shed?
Huh?
Uh!
[grunts]
[ALICIA] I was knocked out
and kidnapped!
The villainess was
never kidnapped in the game.
So, what gives?
[gasps]
Huh, look who's up.
Hmm.
[groans softly]
[ALICIA]
Gill!
[groans softly]
Unless you want to die today,
let the child go!
♪
[ALICIA]
I can't use my magic!
♪
[ALICIA] This collar
must be suppressing it.
[whimpering]
[all laugh]
[gasps]
You talk big for a little girl.
Better watch it.
[thwacks]
[thuds]
Alicia!
[MALE KIDNAPPER 2] I won't be
so gentle with ya next time.
Alicia, you have to run!
We're on the north side
of the [thwacks]
[groans]
[thuds]
Keep quiet.
[gasps]
[grunts]
This gutter trash ain't gonna
get us any money.
Should we go ahead
and kill him?
[male kidnapper 2 groans]
[thwacks]
[male kidnapper 2 thuds]
[ALICIA]
You can certainly try.
But first
you'll have to go through me.
♪
[male kidnapper 2 groans]
All right, time to move.
I can't,
I think my leg's broken.
Huh?!
[grunts]
[MALE KIDNAPPER 2]
You little brat.
Taken down in one hit
by a child
whose magic is sealed?
Stunningly pathetic.
Go tie her down, now!
[ALICIA] This may be
the world of a video game
[Alicia grunts]
-[screams]
-Little twerp!
[ALICIA]but everything that
happens to me here is real!
Damn.
[ALICIA]
I refuse to die like this.
And I'm not going
to let Gill die, either!
Say goodbye!
[Alicia exhales sharply]
[male kidnapper 1 groans]
[gasps]
[GILL]
She didn't cut him.
[growls]
Why you!
[sword clatters]
[bone cracks]
[groans]
[male kidnapper 2 screaming]
[GILL]
I guess there are some lines
she just won't cross
even when she's in danger.
Hmm.
[smirks]
[sword clanking]
I gotta find better guys.
[male kidnapper 1 grunting]
[screams]
[sword clanking]
[MALE KIDNAPPER 1]
You're joking!
[exhales]
[whimpers]
[sword clatters]
[door slams open]
[screams]
[groans]
[thuds]
[panting]
[gasps]
♪
[LIZ]
That's quite enough!
[Alicia gasps]
[knife clatters]
[ALICIA] I'm being
restrained with magic?
Alicia,
how could you do
something so awful?
Liz, let her go!
He and his thugs are the enemy!
[LIZ] But Alicia
was clearly attacking him!
Uh!
[chuckles softly]
[gasps]
[chuckles maniacally]
-Now, die!
-Do something!
♪
[grunts]
[gasps]
Uh
[groans]
[footsteps approaching]
[DUKE] There are
two others in the shed.
Don't let them escape!
-[MALE GUARD 1] Right!
-[MALE GUARD 2] Right!
Sorry, I'm late.
But, Prince Duke, your arm!
It's fine.
[knife clatters]
I just couldn't allow
Gill to be killed,
so I
[exhales]
You're going to be just fine.
We'll get you some treatment.
Thank you.
Thank goodness.
[sighs]
[grass rustles]
Hmm.
[GALE]
Liz, are you all right?
[panting]
Alicia, you look terrible!
Hello to you, too, Albert.
The guards have taken
the kidnappers into custody.
[ALBERT]
Hmm.
Are you okay?
-[LIZ] Albert!
-Hm?
It was horrible,
she was trying to kill a man
who wasn't resisting!
[gasps]
-She did what?
-Nuh-uh,
those guys
tried to kill us first!
Alicia was doing
what she had to to protect me!
Even so,
you should have tried
speaking with them.
Maybe you wouldn't have
had to resort to violence.
Tell me this, Brother.
If your family
was about to be killed,
would you not draw your sword?
Hm.
I wouldn't.
If that's truly how you feel
you've lost your pride
as a knight.
Why is it so hard
for you to understand?
Violence only breeds
further violence
and terrible hatred!
I almost died,
so forgive me
if your words ring hollow.
Hm?
Except
you didn't die, did you?
What?
If you'd only had faith
and waited for me,
I would have come
to rescue you.
That's what it means
to have a bond of friendship.
I have plenty of faith in you!
[gasps]
[ALICIA]
What is this lady's deal?
That's not
how any of this works.
Is this what
heroines are like?
And because of my faith,
Prince Duke was able
to make it here in time.
[ice shatters]
[gasps]
♪
[LIZ]
Ice?
[electrical buzzing]
Don't be so full of yourself.
I didn't do it for you!
Duke, whatever is the matter?
[DUKE]
If Alicia hadn't fought back
that boy would've
been murdered!
If you're incapable
of seeing that,
then we were fools
to ever call you a Saint.
Please listen!
Let me explain!
[CURTIS]
Okay, time out!
Let's not get all carried away!
We need to focus on
getting Ali here patched up.
[snaps fingers]
♪
Huh?
That feels mush bettor.
"Mush?"
Hm?
[spits]
[gasps]
[ALICIA] He must have knocked
it loose when he hit me.
No wonder
I was starting to talk funny.
What?
Oh, no!
I'll take care of you
right now!
[DUKE]
No need.
-Huh? -I've already arranged
further treatment
for her at home.
Prince Duke don't be angry!
Please understand
that my greatest concern
is for the well-being
of everyone!
[ALICIA]
I know that.
Huh?
I know that
you'd never tolerate
someone's death
if you could stop it.
However, Liz,
and I would like for you
to look me in the eye
when I say this to you.
Oh
The next time I'm in
a life-or-death situation,
nothing will change.
I'll fight for my life
all over again.
That's the world we live in.
Alicia,
but that's
[GALE]
It's all right, Liz.
She's just too young
to understand
what's really important yet
but she'll get it someday!
Give her some time to grow up
a little and she'll learn.
Hah!
You're right.
Now, if you've all
said your piece,
then disperse and go home.
Huh?
[ALICIA] Hey, don't carry me
around like a child!
[DUKE]
Quit flailing.
I'm curious.
What is Alicia to Duke?
I think she's something
like a little sister to him.
That's a relief.
I've been rather
worried about Alicia
since she seems to have
trouble making friends.
But if Duke is also
concerned about her
then I'm glad.
[ALICIA]
I can walk on my own, you know!
And what of Gill?
A servant would never rest
while his master walks.
Hmm.
But I'm less seriously hurt
than he is!
You're being overprotective
and you really don't have to!
[Duke sighs]
[gasps]
Yes, I know that
I don't "have to"
and you're also
free to act as you like,
but please,
don't do anything that will
put your life in more danger.
If something happened.
[DUKE]
I don't know how I'd go on.
[whimpering]
[ALICIA]
Does Prince Duke
actually
truly
genuinely
like me?
[ALICIA]
But
the prince is supposed
to end up with the heroine,
so why is it
playing out like this?
[Alicia breathes shakily]
[heart beating loudly]
No,
my heart's about to
pound out of my chest!
I don't know
what's happening to me!
Why
do I feel so
[heart beating loudly]
relieved now.
[gasps]
♪
Okay,
what the heck?
[GILL]
I will protect Alicia!
[groans]
[DUKE]
Oh, yeah?
You and what army?
[Gill groans]
[gasps]
[ALICIA]
What's going on?
Where am I?
How long have I
Take it easy, Alicia.
Just keep calm and think.
[Alicia screams]
Or panic and think!
This is your chance,
jump on him, girl!
If you seduce the prince
and get ahead of the heroine,
then before you know it,
you'll be rolling out
the perfect fait accompli!
Don't listen to her!
You mustn't misconstrue
the prince's consideration!
That's not something
a villainess
with integrity would do!
Lol, how much more naive
can you get?
That's enough from you!
[screaming]
I do want to be a villainess,
but that doesn't mean
that I want to
go through life immorally,
although now
that I think about it,
I guess
a "villainess with integrity"
doesn't make a lot of sense,
does it, now?
You know I'm right!
I'll show you by force,
in true villainess style!
Then I'll have to accept
your challenge head-on,
in truer villainess style!
[screaming]
[ALICIA]
Get back here!
Don't you hide from me!
-Ow, ow, ow!
-Seduce him already!
-Why does that feel prickly?
-Do it!
Why won't you listen to reason?
Stop it! That really burns!
[wails]
What am I supposed to do?
Hmm.
[DUKE]
Huh?
[gasps]
[ALICIA]
Uh, for now,
I think I'll just
withdraw and regroup.
[DUKE]
Forgetting something?
It's your pendant.
I found it in one
of the kidnappers' pockets.
Oh, really?
Thank you.
I'll put it on you.
Come here.
[ALICIA]
Okay.
[whimpers]
[ALICIA]
This is so awkward.
[breathes nervously]
Alicia.
[ALICIA]
For real?
-[door opens]
-Alicia, you awake yet?
Whoa, what's going on?
[Duke groans]
Um, I was just surprised
because I didn't
recognize this room!
Now, Duke,
I'm not opposed to you having
that kind of relationship
but do get her consent first.
Relax, I didn't touch her.
[chuckles softly]
'Kay, so why aren't you
wearing a shirt, then?
You were asleep for so long
I really started to worry.
You were hurt much worse
than I was, though.
How are you feeling, now?
I'm great, Henri healed me up
and you, and Duke's arm.
Makes sense that Ali was
the most exhausted
out of all of us,
but I'm pleased
that she woke up
before any other harm
could befall her.
Hmm.
[ALICIA]
Jeez.
-[GILL] Oh, here.
-Hm?
[ALICIA]
Is that my tooth?
I guess I dropped it.
Can magic fix it?
Hmm.
Not very easily.
It's fine.
Then do you mind if I keep it?
Huh?
A long time ago,
someone told me
that teeth can carry
memories inside them.
And I,
I can't forget
what happened today.
[GILL]
It was so frustrating.
I'm here to serve you
but I couldn't be
of any use at all.
I'm sorry you were even there
in the first place.
You were a victim
of that attack
just as much as I was.
That shouldn't
make any difference
but now I know to get stronger.
I want to be able
to protect you, Alicia.
Hmm.
In that case, go ahead.
I'd love for you
to keep my tooth.
[GILL]
Hm.
That Gill will be
a fine man one day.
Indeed.
Now, then
do we know who was
behind this whole incident?
It was a student
at the academy.
Neil, of the Johnson family.
I don't believe
I've had the pleasure.
He's an ardent
follower of Liz's.
[HENRI] He was
quite visibly upset with you
during the tea party
in the rose garden.
[chuckles]
Well, good for him.
He managed to pull one
over on Alicia Williams.
Not that I'll let him
get away with it, of course.
So, how shall I repay him?
Well, last I saw him
he was about half-dead
at Duke's hand.
You needn't bother
yourself with him.
The Johnsons have
already been punished.
Huh?
It's forbidden to
take the magic-sealing collar
from where it's stored.
But on top of that,
as you know,
he brought in outsiders
to put another student's
life in danger.
Oh, nothing for me to do, then.
[ALICIA]
That's a bummer.
And I was so excited
to get my villainess on, too.
I do suspect
that my father had
a hand in this somehow.
[gasps]
The king?
You think the king
ordered the kidnapping?
No, no.
I don't think
that's what happened.
I'm sure he thought it was
a good training opportunity.
Something for
the Saint to handle.
Huh.
Hmm.
[DUKE] Once I tracked down
the mastermind
and coaxed him
to explain himself.
An observer
sent with me by my father
told Liz where she would
be able to find you.
I believe
you're exactly right, Alicia.
He wanted
Liz to grow as the Saint.
[growls]
Are you serious?
Is the Saint
really that important?
Yes, she is.
The Saint is spoken of
in legends.
She's meant
to save the kingdom.
But
Of course, in order to grow,
she needs something
that will stand in her way
and I'm the perfect choice.
You sound awfully
proud of that fact, Alicia.
[DUKE]
I'm very sorry.
You shouldn't be
subjected to this.
My father has little else
but the Saint on his mind.
I mean, why wouldn't he, right?
As the prince, aren't you
going to end up marrying her?
Hm.
That's what Alicia told me.
She said the Saint of legend
marries the prince
for a happy ending.
So you're destined
to be with her.
Hmm.
[chuckles softly]
[ALICIA]
It is what it is.
Even if, somehow,
Duke really does
have feelings for me,
he's destined to
be with the heroine.
And that's fine,
I'm after something different.
[DUKE]
Destiny, huh?
Well
[gasps]
I'm afraid
I've chosen my own destiny.
I have no intention
of playing along
with some fairy tale.
Huh?
The only truly happy endings
are those that
we choose for ourselves.
[gasps]
I'm sorry for
acting out of line, sir!
I was suspicious of you.
I didn't get why
you'd make passes at Alicia
but I suppose if you don't
plan on marrying Liz.
Gill.
Then, have I won your favor?
Yeah, so uh,
am I gonna be punished now?
I spoke rudely
to the royal prince
and I'm a commoner.
[gasps]
Hmm.
Your status
doesn't mean anything.
Besides, if you truly
wish to protect Alicia,
then we're not so different.
[chuckles softly]
Thank you very much
for saving her, Prince Duke.
Happy to do it.
Hmm.
[ALICIA]
I don't know
what expression I should
be making right now.
♪
[ALICIA]
Let's focus.
I need to get stronger
so I don't get caught
off guard like that again.
The plotlines
and the people here
have deviated so much from
the game I'm familiar with.
I'm playing a brand-new route
with unknown consequences.
[grunts]
[electrical crackling]
[exhales]
[sighs]
[GILL]
Not going well?
I just can't seem
to make any progress
beyond level 80.
I must be in a slump.
Yeah, but making it to
level 80 in the first place
is incredible at your age.
And Grandpa Will said
you shouldn't try
to rush things too much,
remember?
Oh, yes, I know,
but I'm not satisfied.
If I want to be a villainess
I need to get to work.
Hmm.
Instead of a villainess,
why not make
a name for yourself
as the prince's wife?
You know that's what he wants.
[gasps]
No way!
There's nothing
interesting about
being remembered
as someone's wife, ugh!
I want to leave
my mark on the world
in a way that only I can!
And I'm gonna do it
by being a villainess!
Standing in
the Saint's way evermore!
That's the only way to go!
Uh
Hope the prince knows
what he's getting himself into.
[door creaks open]
-[ROSETTA] Miss Alicia.
-Oh?
The master wishes to see you?
[ALICIA]
Hm?
I wonder what about.
[ALICIA]
You can't do that!
It's already been decided.
You will no longer
serve as Liz Cather's watcher.
This is tyrannical!
And besides,
isn't that the only reason that
I was able to join the academy?
Once you turn 15,
you'll be able to enroll
like everyone else.
You're perfectly able
to wait another two years.
Even without schooling,
your magical ability has
already surpassed Albert's.
I accepted this role
because I wanted it,
and I still do!
You gave me your permission,
if you remember!
Now, you're taking it away?
[ARNOLD] I never would have
approved it in the first place
if I'd known
it'd endanger your life!
[gasps]
I was a fool to think
that being the most
hated student would mean,
at most, getting into
a few minor squabbles
with your classmates.
You may be
exceptionally brilliant
but you are still
only a 13-year-old girl.
[ALICIA]
Oh,
Father is sincerely
worried about me.
[ALICIA]
But
I won't quit so easily!
Please give me one more chance!
No, ma'am.
I will not put my daughter
in harm's way again.
You're smart enough
to understand that, aren't you?
I acknowledge
that I was too slow
to act this time,
but my magic puts me
at the highest level
in the whole school.
So long as I remain alert.
Forgive my pointing it out,
but Liz Cather has risen
above level 80 in all elements.
You are well
above average, yourself,
but you cannot compete
with her and you know that.
I'll train harder if I must.
[Arnold sighs]
[ARNOLD]
Fine,
then let's set some conditions.
I will permit you to continue
your service as her watcher
if you can reach level 90.
[gasps]
You're kidding me.
I thought you said that
wasn't "realistic" at my age!
And now you expect me
to just
[ALICIA] He thinks
I'm going to give up, does he?
He's sorely mistaken.
Yes, very well,
but you're going to regret
setting conditions
at the last minute.
Uh, are you
Hmph!
Uh
[footsteps receding]
[door opens]
[door shuts]
♪
[door creaks open]
Are you really sure about this?
Yes,
I need to do this in private.
Hmm.
[ALICIA]
I will reach level 90.
Whatever it takes!
♪
♪