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) s01e12 Episode Script
The Villainess and the Saint
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♪
♪
[paper rustling]
[footsteps approaches]
[GILL]
What are you thinking about?
Mostly about
being Liz's watcher.
Liar, I know
Laval must be on your mind.
It's not a lie.
Sometimes a villainess has to
think about two things at once.
Aw, Ali-Ali!
[sniffs]
You always smell like pie!
Oh, I do?
[DUKE]
You can stop manhandling her.
Just get to the point already
'Kay!
So, get this.
I found out
what the Saint's secret is.
Wait, the Saint's secret?
♪
A while ago, my master
ordered me to investigate
why people seem to admire
Liz Cather so fiercely.
And I finally have an answer
to that question.
It's all thanks
to an extraordinary ability
known as "Charm magic."
Charm magic, you said?
I've never heard of it.
[DUKE]
We hadn't either.
But this book
in the ancient language
does mention it.
According to that book,
Charm magic
is a very special power
that only the Saint
is capable of possessing.
That's why
there are so many stories
about the Saint's captivating
charisma and allure.
How her mere presence
is enough to bring happiness
to people's lives.
It's one of the stupidest
fairy tales I've ever heard.
So, do you think
Liz has been using
this magic the whole time?
[DUKE]
Most likely, but unknowingly.
[GILL]
That's crazy.
Wait, there's more.
People can resist the spell
if they have enough mana
and willpower,
but if they don't
they'll fall for it easily.
[gasps]
♪
It all makes sense now.
That's why I felt
so sorry for her the other day.
Alicia and I have
powerful mana,
so we can protect you
as long as you stay near us.
Best not to be alone with Liz.
Here's what's weird, though.
Wouldn't that mean the girls
who were badmouthing Liz
have strong mana as well?
They don't seem
all that powerful to me.
[MEL]
Yeah, now that you mention it,
that is weird.
I mean, their mana isn't
even all that intense.
They're pretty basic.
Quite curious.
During the time Alicia was
away from the academy
Liz had their full support.
And yet, when they all
first enrolled here,
they totally hated her.
What?
So they keep flip-flopping
on how they feel then?
They've gotta be unstable.
Speaking of unstable,
don't forget about Jane.
Sure, she's one of Liz's
most devoted followers,
but setting traps
and cutting other people's hair
simply because
she doesn't like them?
She was never
the kind of person
who'd do things like that.
[HENRI]
Could Liz's magic
have caused her
to lose control?
[gasps]
I have a feeling
that Liz is the one
who's really
out of control here.
[gasps]
Maybe things had
started out equal
and her charm magic affected
everyone the same
but then something
threw it out of balance?
You think that explains
what's been going on?
[DUKE]
Perhaps.
Okay,
but is there a way
to resist her charm?
I don't know.
But if she's using it
unconsciously.
[DUKE]
There was nothing in the book
about how to stop it.
-[ALICIA] Hmm.
[GILL] Hmm.
[HENRI]
Hmm.
It could be that
doubting Liz is the key
to breaking the spell.
Huh?
That's what set me free
from her control.
[chuckles softly]
[HENRI]
Liz's ideas are not sound.
We tried to explain this
using logic.
And guess what?
♪
No one,
not a single person
was willing to listen.
Of course, people won't
want to believe us.
Perhaps we should
just tie people up
and hold them prisoner
until the spell wears off.
-That sounds fun!
-It does?
[chuckles softly]
-Uh?
-If you're holding the key,
I wouldn't mind
being a prisoner.
What, Prince Duke?
I know you'll always
keep me honest.
[breathes shakily]
Ali-Ali's cheeks turn red
when she's talking
to my master?
I think
I'm starting to understand
why Liz's magic
became unstable.
Huh?
Yes, of course.
I see what you mean.
Uh
[clears throat]
In that case,
we need to go to Liz
and talk to her about it.
[indistinct chatter]
[ALBERT]
Wait, really?
Oh, yeah.
Duke asked me, too.
"Is there anything about Liz
that you find questionable?"
[gasps]
Duke asked you that?
And he also said
we mustn't allow you
to deceive us.
But why?
I'm not lying to anyone.
That's not fair.
♪
This is Alicia's fault!
She could never beat you,
so she's been spreading
malicious rumors
about you instead.
Liz, please don't worry.
-It's not your fault!
-Hm.
Thank you, you're too kind.
But why?
Why does Alicia dislike me?
I wonder
Maybe I should try
talking to her again?
You should probably keep
your distance from her for now.
I'll talk to her
about it instead.
Don't let it get to you, okay?
-Hm.
-Hm.
Thank you all.
Uh.
[gasps]
-Hm.
-Hm.
[gasps]
Hey Liz.
Alicia, we need to talk.
You have to stop
spreading lies about Liz,
she doesn't deserve it.
[ALICIA]
Pardon?
I know exactly
what you're trying to do here.
You're trying to get all of us
to abandon Liz,
so she'll end up isolated
and defenseless, aren't you?
Look, the bond we've formed
could never be broken
so easily.
Just back off.
Boy, oh, boy.
Things sure have taken
a turn now, haven't they?
Listen to me, Brother Albert,
it might do me no good
to tell you this,
but it's not what you think.
I came here to have
a heart to heart talk with Liz.
Sorry, I can't let you have
anything further
to do with her.
That's right.
Liz has been thinking about
working up
the bravery to talk to you,
but we must defend her
and keep her safe from you!
[footsteps receding]
Those guys are hopeless.
It's so obvious they're feeling
the full effect of Liz's spell.
And their sole motive
is to protect her.
Doesn't that mean
I think we should ease up.
Seems like
there's still a good chance
the magic could
wear off on its own.
Perhaps,
but we can't wait for that.
We need to figure out
what to do
before Liz Cather graduates.
Our time is precious.
We need to hurry.
[GILL]
Alicia.
Hmm.
Just leave this one to me.
-[HENRI] Hm?
-[ALL] Huh?
[ALL] You'll have to deal
with us hunks first!
Must protect Liz!
[MEL] I'm sure everyone ships
Ali-Ali and Mel-Mel!
So jiggly and bouncy!
[ERIC] Finally, we got
the situation under control.
Sure was weird, though.
[all laughing]
Hm?
[gasps]
[wind whooshing]
[footsteps approaching]
Well, well.
Liz, may I join you?
Oh, of course,
I'd love that.
[Eric chuckles softly]
♪
You can sit here, I'll move.
Just you?
No one's with you?
Hmm.
Alicia and Henri didn't come?
Liz dear,
please don't say
another man's name right now.
[breathes shakily]
Right.
Okay.
[birds chirping]
[all chuckle]
♪
[GILL]
You really think this'll work?
Deploying Duke's charisma
against her?
[ALICIA]
Definitely.
Hm?
Duke's quite a smooth talker
in the game,
his lines are always the best.
I bet he's saying
You try to treat
everyone equally,
but I want to be special
even if it's wrong.
Yeah, you know
he's sweet-talking her.
I wish I'd gotten
to see that in person.
[GILL]
Huh, what'd you say?
Hm.
Nothing, forget about it.
[birds chirping]
I'd love to know
what he's planning to say
to try and woo her.
[HENRI]
Wanna find out?
[birds chirping]
♪
Neat!
This is your private
Huh?
Uh.
Why are you here?
[footsteps approaches]
I must apologize
for tricking you, Liz.
I felt guilty
but I knew the two of you
needed to have a good talk.
Uh.
Oh,
right.
What's this regarding?
-I'll hear you out.
-Thank you.
I'm asking you
to stop using your spell, Liz.
I don't think
you know you're using it
but it's a Charm Spell.
Hm?
You must be mistaken.
I haven't been
using anything of the sort.
[ALICIA]
You just don't realize it.
-Here, look.
-Uh.
It's described in this book
as magic
only the Saint can possess.
♪
[gasps]
Prove it, then!
How do you know
I've been using this magic?
Listen,
in the cafeteria today
you didn't want to talk to me,
did you?
And that's why
you had Albert stall
while you made your way out,
correct?
No, not in the least!
I wanted a chance
to speak with you!
But I got talked out of it.
Albert and the others said
I should keep my distance
from you for a while.
Or maybe their words were just
mirroring your own feelings.
[gasps]
What do you mean by that?
Come on, don't you remember
what you told me before?
You're a very lucky girl,
right?
That's because the people
under your spell
are unwittingly working
to make sure
all your hopes
and dreams are actualized.
[gasps]
This "luck" of yours
is manipulation.
Am I wrong?
-Of course, you are!
-Are you sure?
Your friends never tell you
what they think.
Are you so coddled
that seems normal?
[LIZ] Don't talk
about them like that!
I got to know Albert
and the others here at school,
and over time
we all became friends!
Liz, the way you view
your friendship with Albert,
it's nowhere near
how he sees his with you.
-You do know that, right?
-[gasps]
♪
[footsteps receding]
[giggles]
[ALL]
Ah!
And it's not just Albert.
Have you truly
never paused to question
why so many people are
completely devoted to you?
[all applauding]
[chuckles softly]
[students applauding]
[whimpering]
Hm.
Oh, so why aren't you falling
all over yourself for me then?
If I was using
such ridiculous magic,
you'd like me back!
[sighs]
[sighs]
It's true.
I like you, Duke.
I love you!
I wish you would stop
looking at me like that.
[whimpering]
I didn't get this power
because I asked for it
and yet,
when I was suddenly enrolled
in a school for nobles,
I was scared
because I knew I didn't fit in.
[gasps]
But then I met you.
♪
I've been trying hard
this whole time
to be the Saint
everyone wanted,
to prove I'm worthy of wielding
such power and strength.
To prove
I'm worthy of your love
and your affection.
Don't you see?
[ALICIA]
So, she knew she was just
playing the part
of the ideal Saint.
Everything she said and did
was truly
in pursuit of that ideal.
But that was never
the real Liz.
Hm?
[book thuds]
I care so much more about you
than Alicia does,
I think you should know that.
Tell me,
if you and I had met
before you ever saw Alicia,
would you have
fallen in love with me?
♪
While you are lovely,
I still would have loved her.
Uh.
Oh.
♪
[ALICIA] Did a prince
just proudly confess
his love for me
like it was nothing?
[LIZ]
I hate you.
You've always been so brave,
confident and ambitious,
and above all else,
you've won Duke's heart.
I can't count
how many times I wished
you didn't exist, so I could
[ALBERT]
Stay away from my sister!
[Liz gasps]
[LIZ]
Everyone's here
-but why?
-I believe
the feelings I developed
for you were my own.
Maybe not,
but regardless,
I choose to stand by my sister,
and not you!
The spell's worn off?
I don't really know
how I feel about this.
Were you honestly using
Charm magic on all of us?
[LIZ]
I've been trying so hard
and that's what
you think of me?
What was the point, then?
The one I love rejects me
and the ones I thought
loved and supported me
only did so because of a spell!
And who do you think's
to blame for all that?
What else was I supposed to do?
Go on, tell me!
I was never trained
to be the Saint
but everyone sees me
as one now.
You can't imagine
how lonely that has made me!
[Liz crying]
[ALICIA]
If this really were the game,
the heroine would
have her happy ending,
as long as she found real love.
And yet,
in the real world,
it takes more than love
and romance to make it.
[Liz crying]
-[Liz gasps]
-Give me a break.
You had to be the Saint
everyone else wanted?
Not true.
It's pointless having power
if you don't
pursue your ideals.
[whimpering]
Who cares whether
you're the Saint or not,
you have free will.
You should be chasing
what makes you happy.
Why pay any mind
to boring people
clamoring for a Saint?
[gasps]
But still, I just
[MALE PERSONA 1]
You're the best, Liz.
[FEMALE PERSONA 1]
I can't thank you enough, Liz!
[MALE PERSONA 2] You have
all my gratitude, Miss Liz.
Ah-hah!
[chuckles]
I guess
I love making people smile.
It's true and I want to be able
to make them smile
like that for real.
[chuckles softly]
That's who you are deep down
and why I thought
you were a worthy rival.
I could never be
anything like you.
Alicia, dear.
We only have so much time.
Hurry up and become the Saint
you're meant to be.
Then, you can show me
the error of my ways.
Hmm.
[sighs]
♪
[sniffles]
You're right.
Sorry if the Saint I become
still annoys you though.
Bring it on.
[chuckles]
[sighs]
[chuckles softly]
Good grief,
to think
my burning love for you
could be put out so fast.
I hoped my profession of love
would be more romantic.
Yes, sorry.
But Alicia is "the one."
[whimpering]
[ALICIA] So,
that proud profession of love
was the real thing?
It was easy to tell
you only had eyes for Alicia
every time she walked by.
But you're so sweet
and charming,
it was difficult
to give up on you.
[footsteps receding]
Oh, and I should study this.
Can you though?
Yes, of course,
academics are my thing.
[door opens]
Since there won't be
anyone joining me for tea,
I'll use the time
to improve myself.
[chuckles]
[door shuts]
Oh, wow,
was that the real Liz Cather?
I have to admit I like
this version of her a lot more.
-Alicia.
-[gasps]
Um, yes?
It's time.
Is tonight
going to work for you?
[gasps]
Yes.
[wind whooshing]
[door opens]
It's late.
What is it
you wanted to discuss?
I've brought someone
who wishes to see you.
Hm?
[wind whooshing]
Uh?!
[wind gusting]
[footsteps approaching]
I, I can't believe my eyes.
My brother?
Brother, you say?
Then, you still acknowledge me?
Where have you been?
Your eye what happened to it?
Oh!
♪
Here I thought
the King hated Grandpa Will.
While that might have been
the case at one point in time,
things are different now.
[ALICIA]
They must be
or why else would he have put
that painting
back up on his wall?
There was a clear mark.
You can tell it had been
taken down once before.
I don't know the details
but I think something
probably happened
between the King
and his mother.
I doubt Grandpa Will is
in any sort of danger anymore,
even if the castle wasn't
always a safe home.
My uncle is safe here,
that I can guarantee.
And if we can prove
the charges against him
were false,
we'll be able to set
Roana free in no time.
Huh?
I had Rebecca
look into it for me,
no one currently living
in Roana was exiled for crimes.
They're all perfectly innocent.
I had no idea
you'd been so thorough.
There's no reason to keep
the village isolated now.
It'll be free soon.
[whimpering]
That's so awesome,
thanks so much, Alicia!
I didn't have
anything to do with this.
But that's not true.
My father's grateful to you.
For everything you've done,
even the eye.
Hmm.
I'm sure
he plans to reward you.
What would you like?
[GILL] [chuckles]
A reward from the King?
[ALICIA]
Hmm.
Yes.
I know what I want.
I'd like to take a break
from being
Liz's watcher for a while.
Huh, why though?
[ALICIA] The disruption
of Liz's charisma at school
will likely correct itself,
it's only a matter of time.
Once that happens,
she should start learning
from other people, not me.
Stepping back
and watching over her,
those things will
help her grow, too.
Therefore, I think
the right thing for me to do
is to distance myself
from her now.
Where'd this come from?
All right,
I will let my father
know that then.
Thank you for hearing me out.
[gasps]
Hmm.
My love,
when can I expect a response
to my confession?
Uh
I've never once given thought
to what anyone else
feels for me.
However, I do care
what you think.
I
You
This is
♪
[chuckles]
Don't answer that now
but please,
I can't wait to hear.
Mm-hmm.
♪
[footsteps receding]
[door opens]
[door shuts]
[Gill chuckles softly]
[birds chirping]
You couldn't sleep, huh?
Because of Duke?
[gasps]
That's quite personal.
I was there.
[ALICIA]
It's pretty obvious how I feel
but I'm still embarrassed.
I don't know what to say.
Hmm.
[footsteps approaching]
[footsteps receding]
[both gasp]
-Huh?
-Hey, Prince Duke?
Um, Prince Duke?
Pardon, who are you?
[gasps]
♪
♪
♪
[paper rustling]
[footsteps approaches]
[GILL]
What are you thinking about?
Mostly about
being Liz's watcher.
Liar, I know
Laval must be on your mind.
It's not a lie.
Sometimes a villainess has to
think about two things at once.
Aw, Ali-Ali!
[sniffs]
You always smell like pie!
Oh, I do?
[DUKE]
You can stop manhandling her.
Just get to the point already
'Kay!
So, get this.
I found out
what the Saint's secret is.
Wait, the Saint's secret?
♪
A while ago, my master
ordered me to investigate
why people seem to admire
Liz Cather so fiercely.
And I finally have an answer
to that question.
It's all thanks
to an extraordinary ability
known as "Charm magic."
Charm magic, you said?
I've never heard of it.
[DUKE]
We hadn't either.
But this book
in the ancient language
does mention it.
According to that book,
Charm magic
is a very special power
that only the Saint
is capable of possessing.
That's why
there are so many stories
about the Saint's captivating
charisma and allure.
How her mere presence
is enough to bring happiness
to people's lives.
It's one of the stupidest
fairy tales I've ever heard.
So, do you think
Liz has been using
this magic the whole time?
[DUKE]
Most likely, but unknowingly.
[GILL]
That's crazy.
Wait, there's more.
People can resist the spell
if they have enough mana
and willpower,
but if they don't
they'll fall for it easily.
[gasps]
♪
It all makes sense now.
That's why I felt
so sorry for her the other day.
Alicia and I have
powerful mana,
so we can protect you
as long as you stay near us.
Best not to be alone with Liz.
Here's what's weird, though.
Wouldn't that mean the girls
who were badmouthing Liz
have strong mana as well?
They don't seem
all that powerful to me.
[MEL]
Yeah, now that you mention it,
that is weird.
I mean, their mana isn't
even all that intense.
They're pretty basic.
Quite curious.
During the time Alicia was
away from the academy
Liz had their full support.
And yet, when they all
first enrolled here,
they totally hated her.
What?
So they keep flip-flopping
on how they feel then?
They've gotta be unstable.
Speaking of unstable,
don't forget about Jane.
Sure, she's one of Liz's
most devoted followers,
but setting traps
and cutting other people's hair
simply because
she doesn't like them?
She was never
the kind of person
who'd do things like that.
[HENRI]
Could Liz's magic
have caused her
to lose control?
[gasps]
I have a feeling
that Liz is the one
who's really
out of control here.
[gasps]
Maybe things had
started out equal
and her charm magic affected
everyone the same
but then something
threw it out of balance?
You think that explains
what's been going on?
[DUKE]
Perhaps.
Okay,
but is there a way
to resist her charm?
I don't know.
But if she's using it
unconsciously.
[DUKE]
There was nothing in the book
about how to stop it.
-[ALICIA] Hmm.
[GILL] Hmm.
[HENRI]
Hmm.
It could be that
doubting Liz is the key
to breaking the spell.
Huh?
That's what set me free
from her control.
[chuckles softly]
[HENRI]
Liz's ideas are not sound.
We tried to explain this
using logic.
And guess what?
♪
No one,
not a single person
was willing to listen.
Of course, people won't
want to believe us.
Perhaps we should
just tie people up
and hold them prisoner
until the spell wears off.
-That sounds fun!
-It does?
[chuckles softly]
-Uh?
-If you're holding the key,
I wouldn't mind
being a prisoner.
What, Prince Duke?
I know you'll always
keep me honest.
[breathes shakily]
Ali-Ali's cheeks turn red
when she's talking
to my master?
I think
I'm starting to understand
why Liz's magic
became unstable.
Huh?
Yes, of course.
I see what you mean.
Uh
[clears throat]
In that case,
we need to go to Liz
and talk to her about it.
[indistinct chatter]
[ALBERT]
Wait, really?
Oh, yeah.
Duke asked me, too.
"Is there anything about Liz
that you find questionable?"
[gasps]
Duke asked you that?
And he also said
we mustn't allow you
to deceive us.
But why?
I'm not lying to anyone.
That's not fair.
♪
This is Alicia's fault!
She could never beat you,
so she's been spreading
malicious rumors
about you instead.
Liz, please don't worry.
-It's not your fault!
-Hm.
Thank you, you're too kind.
But why?
Why does Alicia dislike me?
I wonder
Maybe I should try
talking to her again?
You should probably keep
your distance from her for now.
I'll talk to her
about it instead.
Don't let it get to you, okay?
-Hm.
-Hm.
Thank you all.
Uh.
[gasps]
-Hm.
-Hm.
[gasps]
Hey Liz.
Alicia, we need to talk.
You have to stop
spreading lies about Liz,
she doesn't deserve it.
[ALICIA]
Pardon?
I know exactly
what you're trying to do here.
You're trying to get all of us
to abandon Liz,
so she'll end up isolated
and defenseless, aren't you?
Look, the bond we've formed
could never be broken
so easily.
Just back off.
Boy, oh, boy.
Things sure have taken
a turn now, haven't they?
Listen to me, Brother Albert,
it might do me no good
to tell you this,
but it's not what you think.
I came here to have
a heart to heart talk with Liz.
Sorry, I can't let you have
anything further
to do with her.
That's right.
Liz has been thinking about
working up
the bravery to talk to you,
but we must defend her
and keep her safe from you!
[footsteps receding]
Those guys are hopeless.
It's so obvious they're feeling
the full effect of Liz's spell.
And their sole motive
is to protect her.
Doesn't that mean
I think we should ease up.
Seems like
there's still a good chance
the magic could
wear off on its own.
Perhaps,
but we can't wait for that.
We need to figure out
what to do
before Liz Cather graduates.
Our time is precious.
We need to hurry.
[GILL]
Alicia.
Hmm.
Just leave this one to me.
-[HENRI] Hm?
-[ALL] Huh?
[ALL] You'll have to deal
with us hunks first!
Must protect Liz!
[MEL] I'm sure everyone ships
Ali-Ali and Mel-Mel!
So jiggly and bouncy!
[ERIC] Finally, we got
the situation under control.
Sure was weird, though.
[all laughing]
Hm?
[gasps]
[wind whooshing]
[footsteps approaching]
Well, well.
Liz, may I join you?
Oh, of course,
I'd love that.
[Eric chuckles softly]
♪
You can sit here, I'll move.
Just you?
No one's with you?
Hmm.
Alicia and Henri didn't come?
Liz dear,
please don't say
another man's name right now.
[breathes shakily]
Right.
Okay.
[birds chirping]
[all chuckle]
♪
[GILL]
You really think this'll work?
Deploying Duke's charisma
against her?
[ALICIA]
Definitely.
Hm?
Duke's quite a smooth talker
in the game,
his lines are always the best.
I bet he's saying
You try to treat
everyone equally,
but I want to be special
even if it's wrong.
Yeah, you know
he's sweet-talking her.
I wish I'd gotten
to see that in person.
[GILL]
Huh, what'd you say?
Hm.
Nothing, forget about it.
[birds chirping]
I'd love to know
what he's planning to say
to try and woo her.
[HENRI]
Wanna find out?
[birds chirping]
♪
Neat!
This is your private
Huh?
Uh.
Why are you here?
[footsteps approaches]
I must apologize
for tricking you, Liz.
I felt guilty
but I knew the two of you
needed to have a good talk.
Uh.
Oh,
right.
What's this regarding?
-I'll hear you out.
-Thank you.
I'm asking you
to stop using your spell, Liz.
I don't think
you know you're using it
but it's a Charm Spell.
Hm?
You must be mistaken.
I haven't been
using anything of the sort.
[ALICIA]
You just don't realize it.
-Here, look.
-Uh.
It's described in this book
as magic
only the Saint can possess.
♪
[gasps]
Prove it, then!
How do you know
I've been using this magic?
Listen,
in the cafeteria today
you didn't want to talk to me,
did you?
And that's why
you had Albert stall
while you made your way out,
correct?
No, not in the least!
I wanted a chance
to speak with you!
But I got talked out of it.
Albert and the others said
I should keep my distance
from you for a while.
Or maybe their words were just
mirroring your own feelings.
[gasps]
What do you mean by that?
Come on, don't you remember
what you told me before?
You're a very lucky girl,
right?
That's because the people
under your spell
are unwittingly working
to make sure
all your hopes
and dreams are actualized.
[gasps]
This "luck" of yours
is manipulation.
Am I wrong?
-Of course, you are!
-Are you sure?
Your friends never tell you
what they think.
Are you so coddled
that seems normal?
[LIZ] Don't talk
about them like that!
I got to know Albert
and the others here at school,
and over time
we all became friends!
Liz, the way you view
your friendship with Albert,
it's nowhere near
how he sees his with you.
-You do know that, right?
-[gasps]
♪
[footsteps receding]
[giggles]
[ALL]
Ah!
And it's not just Albert.
Have you truly
never paused to question
why so many people are
completely devoted to you?
[all applauding]
[chuckles softly]
[students applauding]
[whimpering]
Hm.
Oh, so why aren't you falling
all over yourself for me then?
If I was using
such ridiculous magic,
you'd like me back!
[sighs]
[sighs]
It's true.
I like you, Duke.
I love you!
I wish you would stop
looking at me like that.
[whimpering]
I didn't get this power
because I asked for it
and yet,
when I was suddenly enrolled
in a school for nobles,
I was scared
because I knew I didn't fit in.
[gasps]
But then I met you.
♪
I've been trying hard
this whole time
to be the Saint
everyone wanted,
to prove I'm worthy of wielding
such power and strength.
To prove
I'm worthy of your love
and your affection.
Don't you see?
[ALICIA]
So, she knew she was just
playing the part
of the ideal Saint.
Everything she said and did
was truly
in pursuit of that ideal.
But that was never
the real Liz.
Hm?
[book thuds]
I care so much more about you
than Alicia does,
I think you should know that.
Tell me,
if you and I had met
before you ever saw Alicia,
would you have
fallen in love with me?
♪
While you are lovely,
I still would have loved her.
Uh.
Oh.
♪
[ALICIA] Did a prince
just proudly confess
his love for me
like it was nothing?
[LIZ]
I hate you.
You've always been so brave,
confident and ambitious,
and above all else,
you've won Duke's heart.
I can't count
how many times I wished
you didn't exist, so I could
[ALBERT]
Stay away from my sister!
[Liz gasps]
[LIZ]
Everyone's here
-but why?
-I believe
the feelings I developed
for you were my own.
Maybe not,
but regardless,
I choose to stand by my sister,
and not you!
The spell's worn off?
I don't really know
how I feel about this.
Were you honestly using
Charm magic on all of us?
[LIZ]
I've been trying so hard
and that's what
you think of me?
What was the point, then?
The one I love rejects me
and the ones I thought
loved and supported me
only did so because of a spell!
And who do you think's
to blame for all that?
What else was I supposed to do?
Go on, tell me!
I was never trained
to be the Saint
but everyone sees me
as one now.
You can't imagine
how lonely that has made me!
[Liz crying]
[ALICIA]
If this really were the game,
the heroine would
have her happy ending,
as long as she found real love.
And yet,
in the real world,
it takes more than love
and romance to make it.
[Liz crying]
-[Liz gasps]
-Give me a break.
You had to be the Saint
everyone else wanted?
Not true.
It's pointless having power
if you don't
pursue your ideals.
[whimpering]
Who cares whether
you're the Saint or not,
you have free will.
You should be chasing
what makes you happy.
Why pay any mind
to boring people
clamoring for a Saint?
[gasps]
But still, I just
[MALE PERSONA 1]
You're the best, Liz.
[FEMALE PERSONA 1]
I can't thank you enough, Liz!
[MALE PERSONA 2] You have
all my gratitude, Miss Liz.
Ah-hah!
[chuckles]
I guess
I love making people smile.
It's true and I want to be able
to make them smile
like that for real.
[chuckles softly]
That's who you are deep down
and why I thought
you were a worthy rival.
I could never be
anything like you.
Alicia, dear.
We only have so much time.
Hurry up and become the Saint
you're meant to be.
Then, you can show me
the error of my ways.
Hmm.
[sighs]
♪
[sniffles]
You're right.
Sorry if the Saint I become
still annoys you though.
Bring it on.
[chuckles]
[sighs]
[chuckles softly]
Good grief,
to think
my burning love for you
could be put out so fast.
I hoped my profession of love
would be more romantic.
Yes, sorry.
But Alicia is "the one."
[whimpering]
[ALICIA] So,
that proud profession of love
was the real thing?
It was easy to tell
you only had eyes for Alicia
every time she walked by.
But you're so sweet
and charming,
it was difficult
to give up on you.
[footsteps receding]
Oh, and I should study this.
Can you though?
Yes, of course,
academics are my thing.
[door opens]
Since there won't be
anyone joining me for tea,
I'll use the time
to improve myself.
[chuckles]
[door shuts]
Oh, wow,
was that the real Liz Cather?
I have to admit I like
this version of her a lot more.
-Alicia.
-[gasps]
Um, yes?
It's time.
Is tonight
going to work for you?
[gasps]
Yes.
[wind whooshing]
[door opens]
It's late.
What is it
you wanted to discuss?
I've brought someone
who wishes to see you.
Hm?
[wind whooshing]
Uh?!
[wind gusting]
[footsteps approaching]
I, I can't believe my eyes.
My brother?
Brother, you say?
Then, you still acknowledge me?
Where have you been?
Your eye what happened to it?
Oh!
♪
Here I thought
the King hated Grandpa Will.
While that might have been
the case at one point in time,
things are different now.
[ALICIA]
They must be
or why else would he have put
that painting
back up on his wall?
There was a clear mark.
You can tell it had been
taken down once before.
I don't know the details
but I think something
probably happened
between the King
and his mother.
I doubt Grandpa Will is
in any sort of danger anymore,
even if the castle wasn't
always a safe home.
My uncle is safe here,
that I can guarantee.
And if we can prove
the charges against him
were false,
we'll be able to set
Roana free in no time.
Huh?
I had Rebecca
look into it for me,
no one currently living
in Roana was exiled for crimes.
They're all perfectly innocent.
I had no idea
you'd been so thorough.
There's no reason to keep
the village isolated now.
It'll be free soon.
[whimpering]
That's so awesome,
thanks so much, Alicia!
I didn't have
anything to do with this.
But that's not true.
My father's grateful to you.
For everything you've done,
even the eye.
Hmm.
I'm sure
he plans to reward you.
What would you like?
[GILL] [chuckles]
A reward from the King?
[ALICIA]
Hmm.
Yes.
I know what I want.
I'd like to take a break
from being
Liz's watcher for a while.
Huh, why though?
[ALICIA] The disruption
of Liz's charisma at school
will likely correct itself,
it's only a matter of time.
Once that happens,
she should start learning
from other people, not me.
Stepping back
and watching over her,
those things will
help her grow, too.
Therefore, I think
the right thing for me to do
is to distance myself
from her now.
Where'd this come from?
All right,
I will let my father
know that then.
Thank you for hearing me out.
[gasps]
Hmm.
My love,
when can I expect a response
to my confession?
Uh
I've never once given thought
to what anyone else
feels for me.
However, I do care
what you think.
I
You
This is
♪
[chuckles]
Don't answer that now
but please,
I can't wait to hear.
Mm-hmm.
♪
[footsteps receding]
[door opens]
[door shuts]
[Gill chuckles softly]
[birds chirping]
You couldn't sleep, huh?
Because of Duke?
[gasps]
That's quite personal.
I was there.
[ALICIA]
It's pretty obvious how I feel
but I'm still embarrassed.
I don't know what to say.
Hmm.
[footsteps approaching]
[footsteps receding]
[both gasp]
-Huh?
-Hey, Prince Duke?
Um, Prince Duke?
Pardon, who are you?
[gasps]
♪