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) s01e08 Episode Script

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[GILL]
Alicia!
[GILL]
Alicia!
-Uh!
-[gasps]
[ALICIA]
Hello?
♪
You're so tall now, Gill.
Uh
I wasn't sure that it was you.
Yeah, it's me.
[ALICIA]
Is something wrong?
Um, it's just
It's been so long
since I've seen you,
guess I'm at a loss for words.
I know what you mean, really.
There's so much to say.
Huh!
But first,
we're heading to Roana!
Oh, we're
Huh?
Hey, are you really sure
you don't want
to go back home first?
I know everybody there
would love to see
that you're all right.
I have to get to the village
as soon as I can.
Well, the way
the village is now,
it should be okay to visit
in the middle of the day
like this.
Why are you
in such a hurry though?
I finally learned
what I needed to.
Huh?
[ALICIA] And I haven't seen
Roana in two years!
♪
[water trickling]
[indistinct chatter]
I'm impressed,
it's changed a lot.
And for the better.
Rebecca's been
rallying the villagers,
and they've all worked
really hard
to make Roana
a nice place to live.
There's a completely
different feel in the air
from my last visit.
-[NATE] So, you're Alicia?
-Huh?
[GILL]
Hi, Nate.
This guy's basically
a guard for the village.
And you're familiar with me?
Yeah.
Rebecca talks highly of you.
You're the reason this village
got so much better, aren't you?
[NATE] I didn't have to watch
any of these kids
starve to death this year.
I'm grateful to you for that.
But still, I'll be frank,
I don't have any reason
to count on you.
Oh, that's fine.
I'd be more concerned
if you just blindly
trusted me anyway.
No one has heard a peep
from you in years
and now you act
like you never ran off?
What are you really after?
[NATE] Are you here to play
some sick power game
with Rebecca and everyone else?
Hold on!
No need to jump to conclusions.
I told you why she was away.
[ALICIA] It's quite all right,
I understand.
Why not draw your sword?
Let's see what you've got.
Huh, I don't see
what that'll change.
Look, the reason
you can't trust me
is because you don't
know me well enough,
isn't that correct?
And for that matter,
I don't know
anything about you.
Fighting's the best way
to get a sense of each other.
I wouldn't sink so low
as to take up arms against
a weak-looking girl like you.
You sure?
If you're not confident
in your skills,
we can compete in whatever way
makes you feel comfortable.
Don't you mock me.
And don't run off crying
when you get hurt!
[swords clanking]
Wow.
Any idea what's gotten
everyone so worked up?
Huh?
Hey, what's going on
over there?
[swords clanking]
[thuds]
[gasps]
Hey, Alicia!
He was just saying
he had no reason to trust me.
I'd say strength's
a pretty good reason,
-wouldn't you?
-Unbelievable.
Nate's never lost to anyone!
It must've been magic then!
Obviously, that bitch
had to cheat to win!
-[NATE] Shut up!
-[all gasp]
Her talent with a sword
is the real deal.
She didn't have
to use any magic.
[sword slides]
Allow me to enlighten you
on the real reason I won.
You see, I was blessed to be
the daughter of a nobleman.
[NATE]
What?
[ALICIA] Everything I need
in life is provided for me,
so I can spend all day
training without a care.
[ALICIA] My older brothers
are skilled swordsmen,
so they taught me
all their moves.
Had you had the chance
to learn swordsmanship
in the same circumstances
as I did,
I doubt I would've been
much of a match for you.
Are you trying to pick a fight?
What does any of this matter?
What I'm saying is you should
take advantage of me.
If you think my generosity
to be an act,
why not take me
for all you can?
Show Rebecca you have
that much backbone.
She's important to you,
isn't she?
[gasps]
Goodness, Alicia!
[Alicia chuckles]
[WILL]
My, my.
[Alicia gasps]
I see you're still as reckless
as you've always been,
my dear Alicia.
Grandpa Will!
[Will chuckles]
[chuckles]
It's been such a long time.
I did italone.
I acquired dark magic
all the way up to level 91!
Wow, well that is
quite an achievement.
I just finished.
-That's why I'm here today.
-Hm?
Ra, ra, rah.
Vatahk des sikzhar.
Vamiitah.
Fahvendon.
Zeila.
[gasps] That's the ancient
language of Durkis!
[ALICIA] The door to darkness
is now open.
Spun, fastened, connected,
the contract is now forged
in the name of Alicia Williams.
[WILL]
Please don't do this, Alicia.
[ALICIA]
Anfang.
Finistenis!
What happened to them?
What the hell?
♪
[Will whimpering]
A spell that transplants
a part of my body to another's.
[gasps]
[all gasp]
[gasps]
Huh!
My goodness, I can see.
Uh! Oh, no, Alicia,
do you have any idea
what you've just done?
Yes.
I gave you one of my eyes,
so you can see again.
-I never asked you to do that.
-Of course, you didn't.
You'd never ask someone
to give up their eye.
But I really wanted
you to be able to see me.
Is that so wrong?
I worked day and night
to learn that spell.
I'm sure you did.
Grandpa.
Ah, Gill!
So, that's what
your face looks like!
Uh-huh!
Huh!
Wow,
I can see all the villagers'
faces so clearly.
Feel free to flatter me
for being so determined.
It wasn't easy at all.
I had to learn
the ancient language for it.
Of course, and you know what,
you're a right
and proper villainess now.
[birds chirping]
Does it hurt
where your eye used to be?
Nah,
it feels a bit strange,
but it doesn't
seem to hurt, exactly.
Magic sure is something.
Right.
Everyone's going to be upset
when they see
you've lost an eye,
but you can't
blame them for that.
Your father especially.
All he's done
is worry about you
over the last two years.
He does tend to be quite
overprotective, doesn't he?
I hope he doesn't
start crying all over me.
[gasps]
[thuds]
[ALICIA]
Father?
No.
My beautiful daughter.
My little girl.
[ALICIA] Oh, man, this is way
worse than crying.
You're only 15 years old
and you're wearing an eyepatch?
Did you have some kind
of accident in that shack?
I wasn't in an accident.
It was my own choice.
Someone else needed an eye,
so I donated mine.
[whimpering]
[gasps]
[thuds]
[ALICIA]
Not again!
[ARNOLD] I knew
you were a stubborn child
who'd do
whatever she wanted in life,
but I never imagined
you'd come home missing an eye.
Sorry, I'm not
the perfect little rich girl.
I realize that makes me
a disappointment to you.
Could you see my side for once?
I know
I'm not a dutiful daughter,
but you taught me this.
I should always follow my heart
and fight for what's right.
I'll never compromise on that.
[sighs]
I won't back down either
and I really don't care
how much it might annoy you.
It is my job as a father
to worry about you.
Some things never change.
I understand.
So then, I hear you finally
reached level 91,
congratulations.
You worked diligently
these past two years
and I am a man of my word.
I'll allow you to carry on
as Liz Cather's watcher
if you like.
[chuckles]
[birds chirping]
[GILL]
Here, for you.
Huh?
What is it?
I thought you should
cover your eye in style
so, I made you this eyepatch.
You certainly are crafty, huh?
Wow, now that I have this,
I think I'm inspired
to come up with an outfit
-that'll look good with it.
-Oh, a new dress?
What for?
Come on, that's obvious.
I haven't been at school
for two whole years.
I want to look chic
as a returning villainess,
you know.
♪
[ANNA]
Wait, is she
Can she even come back
after all this time?
That's Alicia Williams?
[chuckles]
And good day to you, too.
Did you ladies miss me?
[REBECCA] It's
your favorite savior again!
Oh, I get to
continue from last week?
How stran
[JANE] If Miss Liz
and I were to marry,
which one of us would fill
the role of husband?
That'd be me, of course!
[footsteps approaching]
[indistinct chatter]
[GILL]
So, um,
you're attracting
a lot of attention.
[chuckles]
That's exactly what I want.
Seeing a villainess
upon her return,
well, that should have
a powerful effect on any crowd.
[JANE]
Miss Alicia.
-Huh?
-Oh.
♪
[JANE]
I was under the impression
that you wouldn't be
coming back to school.
Huh?
And who are you?
[JANE]
Hmph,
I have no business
with a commoner.
I have no idea
why you could possibly be here
but don't you think
it'd be best for everyone
if you left
this campus immediately?
I'm coming back
to attend the academy
as of next week.
I'm simply here
to pay my respects today.
Let me guess.
You're an enthusiastic friend
to Liz, aren't you?
[JANE] Well, well,
I'm impressed you knew that.
[ALICIA] She obviously
feels hostility toward me.
It only makes sense to assume
she's one of the fangirls
that follows Liz everywhere.
Some advice.
It appears that
you have arrogantly
designated my friend
as your rival.
But I think
you would be well served
to recognize
your own shallowness
before you embarrass
yourself any further.
Oh, my word!
And what is it about me
that you've deemed so shallow?
Oh, that garish outfit
you're wearing
tells me exactly who you are.
You are nothing like Miss Liz.
And why the hell would anybody
want to be like Liz Cather?
[JANE]
You know, Miss Liz
never prioritizes
outer appearances.
She looks at who everyone is
on the inside
without prejudice.
So, you're truly
no match for her.
What's inside is more important
than the outside.
An admirable statement
befitting of Liz.
If only that were the case.
But the truth is
most people judge others
based on how they look.
[ALICIA] Why, you yourself
just criticized me
based on my appearance,
did you not?
What, no, it's not like that.
You were revealing yourself
to be the nasty mean girl
that you really are.
[chuckles]
Look at you.
Your hair is a mess
and full of split ends.
[gasps]
[ALICIA] And wearing
your skirt at that length
makes your legs look
short and stubby.
Your ribbon's
all crooked, as well.
How pathetic.
It's like you can't hide
how slovenly you really are
deep down inside.
[JANE] [gasps] How dare you
say something like that?
I'm not the kind of person
who has to primp in front
of the mirror all the time.
Besides,
Miss Liz has always told me
that I'm beautiful
just the way I am.
Ah, so no need to try, huh?
Why do you push
all your hair forward
so that it covers
your eyes like a veil?
Are you trying
to hide behind it?
"Just the way you are?"
[ALICIA] Did she tell you
your freckles made your eyes
-stand out or something?
-[whimpering]
[JANE]
What a bitch.
[LIZ]
Jane?
Is something wrong?
-Oh, good, Miss Liz!
Hmm.
Is that Alicia?
[chuckles softly]
This girl.
She was berating me
for my appearance!
It was awful!
No, you are
a very beautiful girl.
I can assure you
that's the truth.
How nice to see you again.
It's been a while.
It's been a whole two years,
hasn't it?
There's a lot
we should catch up on,
but for now,
can you please tell me
what happened
between you and Jane?
Why ask her?
Don't you believe
I'm telling you the truth,
Miss Liz?
Yes, of course.
But I haven't had
a chance to hear
Alicia's side of the story yet.
It went exactly
as she said it did.
I simply pointed out
how unkempt she looks today.
You know that
I'm a villainess, don't you?
I've been up front about that.
That doesn't matter.
And even if you are,
it wouldn't be a reason
not to believe
your version of events.
I like to look in one's eyes
before passing judgment.
Hmm.
I still think of that day,
two years ago.
[LIZ] I had no clue
what was going on
and I stopped you
because I thought
it was the right thing to do.
You stopped coming
to the academy after that,
didn't you?
I missed you.
If I made more of an attempt
to meet you halfway.
Oh, please.
I didn't stop coming to school
because I got
my feelings hurt by you.
[chuckles]
I don't need you to pity me.
[LIZ]
It's not about sympathy.
I regret what happened!
It may merely be an excuse
but I knew in my heart
at the time
you would be okay
when all was said and done.
-Huh?
-I did.
Because I truly believed
that I would save you.
I had made up my mind
I was going to.
Please hear me out.
I've been a very lucky girl
my entire life.
Whatever I believed in
always seemed to come true
and that made
everyone around me so happy.
[LIZ'S MOM]
Thank you so much, Liz!
[VILLAGER 2]
Thanks, sweet child!
[FEMALE STUDENT]
Thank you so much, Miss Liz!
[indistinct chatter]
[LIZ] I'm certain
that my calling in life
is to make people feel
loved and joyful.
[ALICIA]
That's a rather arrogant thing
for her to say out loud.
Is it possible she's realized
she's the heroine of the story?
[LIZ]
I hope to become
someone who can save
everyone one day.
Of course, that means
you, too, Alicia!
I can promise this
with my whole heart.
You'll have a happy ending
as long as you believe in me.
Wow, hear that?
We should all
believe in Miss Liz!
[indistinct chatter]
[grunts]
This is really dumb.
-Huh?!
-You know,
just because everything has
worked out for you in the past,
doesn't guarantee
it will in the future.
Well, I suppose that's true.
[ALICIA]
Besides,
admit it,
you truly hate me, don't you?
[Liz gasps]
[ALICIA]
Two years ago,
when you saw me
facing off with that ruffian,
you immediately stopped me
and only me.
Given your talents,
I'm sure you were capable
of restraining us both at once.
[LIZ]
What, no!
That was most certainly
malicious, wasn't it?
Honestly, I was surprised.
[gasps]
Don't say that. It's not true.
The Saintess wouldn't harbor
such ugly feelings!
♪
Oh, wow, Miss Liz.
What did you just
call yourself?
[ALICIA] Does she know
what she is now?
Why don't you tell the truth?
You'll only be satisfied
if I'm the bad guy.
-[ALICIA] Not at all.
-What?
But if you're going to be
"the good girl,"
then you should commit to it.
[ALICIA] You just said
what people wanted to hear
and you never took
any kind of real action,
but everything fell into place
and you got your happy ending.
That's always irritated me
more than it should've.
If everything simply
works out for you
all of the time,
have you tested your abilities
and how far
you can push yourself?
You said you want
to save everyone someday,
but have you made
any plans for how?
Wellnot yet?
[ALICIA] If you're going
to preach your ideals,
then at least
try to actualize them.
[whimpering]
Miss Liz, are you all right?
Is there any way I can help?
Alicia Williams,
what have you done to Miss Liz?
I merely made it clear to her
that I'm not desperate
to be saved
by her or anyone else.
Rather than stay alive
by her kindness,
my duty is
to stay true to myself,
even if that means I have
to die hated by everyone.
[ALICIA]
Now, good day to you.
[footsteps receding]
[MEL]
Hey, Master.
[DUKE]
Yes, Mel?
Have something to report?
[MEL]
Well, you see,
things are playing out in a way
I didn't quite expect.
Listen up, and try
not to pass out, 'kay?
[scribbling]
♪
You impressed me.
Judging by your results,
first year classes
would bore you,
so I'll be placing you
in senior classes instead.
Thank you, Mr. John,
I really appreciate it!
[JOHN] You have learned well,
indeed, both of you.
Yes, you
and your attendant here.
Wow, thank you so much!
Hmm.
After seeing these results,
I can't believe you're eleven.
As expected
from the Williams household,
you must have some fine tutors.
Well, he's mostly
studied independently.
[JOHN] [gasps]
Is that so?
-[Gill chuckles nervously]
-Yes,
he's been quite motivated
to learn all he can on his own.
He has so much potential.
Well, if that's the case,
then it's a crying shame
he's merely a commoner.
He could have achieved so much
if he'd only been born a noble.
Hmm.
Well, that's about it.
The classes in
the highest grade here
are extremely advanced.
Feel free to come talk to me
if you ever have any trouble.
[footsteps approaching]
[GILL]
Hey, Alicia,
I guess it's true
that there are limits
to what commoners can do,
after all?
Correct, that is the current
system we live under.
♪
This kingdom's an aristocracy.
Since commoners
can't use magic,
they're often
turned away on sight
from any educational
or career opportunities.
And it's not as if all jobs
require magic, either.
The system's a joke!
Well, I guess
just being a noble
in and of itself guarantees
that you've received
a good education, right?
So, maybe that's why
no one feels like
taking a chance on hiring
someone who isn't a noble?
That's the exact problem
though.
We'd need to dismantle
the aristocracy itself.
[both gasp]
[ALICIA]
What's all this?
♪
[ALICIA]
Prince Duke?
Huh!
[ALICIA]
Wait a sec. Is he mad?
Huh!
What is this eyepatch
all about?
[ALICIA]
Ow!
Is that how you greet me
after two whole years?
I'd thank you not to magically
appear out of nowhere
and start interrogating me!
I heard you gave your eye
to someone else.
Why would you do that?
This matter is
of no concern to you.
No concern to me?
Do you have any idea
how much I've sacrificed
to keep watch over you
all these years?
[ALICIA]
Is Prince Duke angry with me?
Or is he actually sad?
I should say something,
but I don't know what!
[DUKE]
You've been trying to fulfill
your fantasy
of being a villainess
since you were young.
Just tell me,
is that what you truly want?
[DUKE]
If it is
♪
Stop.
That's a bit much.
[gasps]
I don't remember
ever once asking you
to keep watch over me!
Don't force your will on me!
[ALICIA]
No, this isn't right.
That's not
what I want to say to him!
[whimpering]
Uh
Apologies.
I should go cool my head.
[footstep receding]
[ALICIA]
I messed that up.
That was
out of character for you.
Tell me what's wrong.
Huh?!
I felt like
I had to say something.
[ALICIA] I mean, that's pretty
villainess-y, isn't it?
Making an enemy of the prince?
I really stepped up
my game, huh?
I'm leveling up!
Is that what your idea
of a villainess is?
If it is, that's lame.
[ALICIA] It feels good
to argue with your opponents
and spit vitriol back at them.
But
to trample all over
the heart of someone
who genuinely
cares for you is different.
That's what I just did,
I can't believe it.
I'm truly a terrible person.
[ALICIA] But when he looks
at me with those eyes,
my mind goes blank,
and it feels like
my blood's about to boil.
[ALICIA] I never wanted to see
that sad look in his eyes.
Why do I always
screw up in front of him?
♪
That's one awkward villainess,
huh?