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One Night Stand with the Empire's General
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00:00:04As my husband, I've lost count of how many times Sassi has paraded his ally right in front of me.
00:00:11Of course, tonight is an exception.
00:00:14He thinks I'm visiting relatives in the country.
00:00:17He hasn't the faintest idea.
00:00:20Little does he know, this is where my revenge begins.
00:00:26Parasites.
00:00:30Since everyone's wearing a mask, no one knows who's who.
00:00:41So if you can mess about right in front of me,
00:00:48why shouldn't I do the same?
00:00:57That woman's back. Looks awfully familiar.
00:01:04Stay the night with me.
00:01:06What do you say?
00:01:07I'm just an ally, my lady.
00:01:09You're all.
00:01:11Why let rank spoil the fun?
00:01:15A noblewoman luring to be with these kind of trash.
00:01:19Are you quite sure you can handle the consequences?
00:01:28Okay.
00:01:36What is it?
00:01:38You're all.
00:01:40Oh, boy.
00:01:51I'm actually pregnant
00:01:56That man certainly knew how to put on a show
00:01:59As long as Scar believes this child is his
00:02:02Everything my grandfather left me will eventually be mine again
00:02:06My lady, I've come to change your bedding and your rag
00:02:10Why now of all times?
00:02:12Just a moment
00:02:14Scar hasn't touched me in six months
00:02:16Before I announce the pregnancy, I need him to sleep with me one more time
00:02:21Melrith, the carriage is waiting
00:02:23If we're late for the victory banquet
00:02:26The blame falls on you
00:02:30You're getting completely out of hand
00:02:32What the devil are you doing in here?
00:02:37Sneaking around, what are you up to?
00:02:41Nothing
00:02:42Why are your hands behind your back?
00:02:44You're standing on it
00:02:47Throwing your filthy rags on the floor like this?
00:02:50Disgusting
00:02:53Forgive me, my lord
00:02:55I was just about to tidy the room and change her ladyship's rags
00:02:57Wait outside
00:02:59I'll get dressed and be right out
00:03:00Hurry it up
00:03:12Feed me another one
00:03:19My lord
00:03:20I prefer the curtains drawn
00:03:23If you cared so much about appearances
00:03:25You shouldn't have brought her into the carriage
00:03:28Tonight is a banquet hosted by his majesty himself for my cousin, Eric
00:03:32If you hadn't married me, a merchant's daughter like you
00:03:35Would never set foot in the royal palace your entire life
00:03:39Exactly
00:03:40I'd defeat for a chance to go inside
00:03:42You've no right to complain
00:03:43If it weren't for my merchant fortune, you wouldn't even be able to afford this carriage
00:03:47You'd have to go roll around in the dirt
00:03:51I never want to hear you say that again
00:03:53Don't forget
00:03:54The deeds and shops your grandfather left behind all belong to me now
00:04:01Let me help you cool off, my lord
00:04:04Grandfather must have been blind to leave everything in his hands
00:04:07Don't give me that look
00:04:09As long as we play the happy couple
00:04:12My cousin will think I'm a respectable man
00:04:14And the northern ration contracts will stay in my hands
00:04:33General
00:04:35His majesty has sent word
00:04:36The banquet is about to begin
00:04:38The time of controlling the illusions is getting shorter
00:04:41Still not found that woman?
00:04:43There were too many people that night
00:04:44We're still screening them
00:04:45After that night, the hallucinations stopped for two whole days
00:04:52And it was only with her
00:04:53Keep digging
00:04:59Be a good girl and wait in the carriage
00:05:01I'll be back right after the banquet
00:05:06My lady, after you
00:05:11Is that Vatret Scurr's wife?
00:05:13I heard she's a merchant's daughter
00:05:16No wonder she lacks class
00:05:18Look at you
00:05:19Go and beg Lilith to swap dresses with you
00:05:22Stop embarrassing me here
00:05:27Count Horn
00:05:28It's been too long
00:05:30Looking as dashering as ever, I see
00:05:39I'd rather be thrown out than beg her for anything
00:05:44My apologies, my lady
00:05:45But we cannot allow you inside dressed like that
00:05:48I know
00:05:48That's why I need to borrow your sword for a moment
00:05:51Please don't make a scene here, ma'am
00:05:53I... I just...
00:05:56Use mine
00:06:05It's the man from the masquerade
00:06:09General, sir
00:06:09The general?
00:06:12Soska's cousin is him?
00:06:13If you keep, my lady, you'll be late for the banquet
00:06:18Thank you, general
00:06:25Actually looks better than before
00:06:29You flatter me, general
00:06:30Just a quick fix
00:06:32I'll see you inside
00:06:41That woman
00:06:42Why does she feel so familiar?
00:07:03Eric Hohenheim
00:07:04The Empire will forever remember your triumphs in the North
00:07:08My life for the Empire
00:07:10He looks as though he's in pain
00:07:14Rumor has it he'd defeat people just for fun since he's been back
00:07:18You always take matters into your own hands
00:07:20Stay away from me whilst I make my rounds tonight
00:07:22I don't want people thinking I'm married a tailor's daughter
00:07:29Perhaps he's not what the rumors say
00:07:33A toast to you, general
00:07:37It's getting worse
00:07:40No
00:07:41I need to find Edward
00:07:42See if they've brought any spare prisoners
00:07:47Cousin!
00:07:47The party's just starting
00:07:49What's the rush?
00:07:51What is it?
00:07:52Oh, nothing much
00:07:53Just notice the requisition orders for the border rations have paused lately
00:07:57The North is secure, sure
00:07:59But our garrisons out there eat through supplies fast
00:08:01We can't let the transport stop
00:08:02To save the front line some coin
00:08:04I've been keeping prices rock bottom for years
00:08:07I hardly make a dime
00:08:08I hardly make a dime
00:08:12So regarding the rations contract
00:08:19Shut up!
00:08:21Cousin?
00:08:22Rations were always tight while I was on the front
00:08:24We only secured the area a month ago
00:08:26Yet when I dressed as an ally
00:08:28And slipped into your estate
00:08:30Your little masquerade was quite the lavish affair
00:08:32General
00:08:33I believe you are mistaken
00:08:37The heavy snows blocked the northern passes
00:08:40Many merchant guilds refused to go near the border
00:08:43Even if it meant taking a loss
00:08:44Scar hosted that ball simply to placify the gang leaders
00:08:48Yes, yes, exactly
00:08:49All for the Empire
00:08:51You're defending him
00:08:54Just stating the facts
00:08:55And what are you to him?
00:08:57His wife
00:08:59So was the lady of the house present
00:09:01At the masquerade that night
00:09:08You misunderstand me, General
00:09:10I'm merely speaking up for my husband
00:09:12As for the masquerade, I wasn't there
00:09:14I was visiting my aunt in the country
00:09:15So you're not worried about your husband
00:09:17Fooling around behind your back?
00:09:19You cut off his contracts
00:09:21And publicly challenge him over a single party
00:09:23Are you going to interrogate our marriage now, too?
00:09:35Forgive my intrusion
00:09:38General
00:09:40I want a new logistics plan on my desk in two days
00:09:43If it's the same garbage as before
00:09:46Then you're done with the northern contracts
00:09:48Forever
00:09:48Yes, yes, of course
00:09:50I'll redraw everything
00:10:01A stroke of luck, actually
00:10:02There's no way Scar can come up with a new plan
00:10:04If I use this to make him sleep with me again
00:10:07Then you can stay
00:10:08Loud and clear
00:10:14Good thing you had one on standby
00:10:22General, please let me go
00:10:24I'm just a foot soldier
00:10:26I was following orders
00:10:27My girl is waiting for me back home
00:10:30Please, no, please
00:10:35Crimson raven
00:10:39General
00:10:41Why haven't you found the woman from the masquerade yet?
00:10:50Are you quite sure you can handle the consequences?
00:11:14What the hell is wrong with you?
00:11:19Cold-blooded monster
00:11:21He actually thinks he's some hero of the empire
00:11:23Don't be angry, my lord
00:11:25Have some wine
00:11:28I'm a cold-blooded monster
00:11:30And I'm killing his child
00:11:32If he finds out I only used him for his spirit
00:11:34He'll tear me to pieces
00:11:36No
00:11:37The planning we take can start
00:11:45Women who come to my door usually fall into one of two categories
00:11:48Those who want to get pregnant with someone else's child
00:11:50And those who want to get rid of their own
00:11:53Which one are you?
00:11:54The latter
00:11:58I'm out of a few herbs, I need to go fetch them
00:12:10There's a gentleman in the back room who claims he's being haunted by the dead
00:12:13If you hear him ring the bell, do me a favor and toss some of this incense into the burner
00:12:17for him
00:12:24Let go!
00:12:26What are you doing?!
00:12:30What is Scar's wife doing in a place like this?
00:12:38With someone else's child and those who want to get rid of their own
00:12:42Those who want to get...
00:12:45Surely the general doesn't think I'm the latter
00:12:46I hear you and Scar have only been married for three months
00:12:49In such a rush to have a baby
00:12:52You're awfully invested in other people's private matters, general
00:12:56Get out
00:13:00I caused the burn
00:13:01The least I can do is treat it
00:13:03Not necessary, leave the medicine, I'll do it myself
00:13:05You can't exactly reach your own back
00:13:15What a perfect body
00:13:17Do you usually tend to your own mark, general?
00:13:20Yes, I don't like people touching my body
00:13:23Apologies, this might sting a bit, general
00:13:26All done
00:13:27Hold on
00:13:28Have you seen it before?
00:13:31Never
00:13:31Is that so?
00:13:33I think it would suit you perfectly
00:13:37General, please mind your boundaries
00:13:40Her scent exactly the same
00:13:49Changed your mind?
00:13:50If the man inside asked what I was doing here, tell him the exact opposite
00:13:57He has the earring
00:13:58If he finds out the secret, I'll never be able to explain myself
00:14:01I need to end this
00:14:03Fast
00:14:07How is there so much of this?
00:14:13Caravans, tariffs, where's housing?
00:14:15That Lunar Talk wants me to reorganize everything in two days
00:14:17Does he think I'm the Chancellor of the Exement?
00:14:19Don't be so grumpy, my lord
00:14:22Besides, selling off a few properties will keep us comfortable for a long time
00:14:26What do you know?
00:14:28I refuse to end up like my father
00:14:30Eating through his fortune till nothing was left but the title of a broke nobleman
00:14:43What's the harm in selling one or two?
00:14:49Gently
00:14:51I can't keep the baby
00:14:53I can't keep it
00:14:57Did you hear?
00:14:58The alley is starting to sell off the family estates
00:15:01But those belong to her ladyship's grandfather
00:15:05Where did you hear that?
00:15:07My lady
00:15:07What is going on?
00:15:09The ally said that the northern contracts are likely gone
00:15:13So he's selling off assets early to cover our expenses
00:15:16Ska?
00:15:24Ska, we need to talk
00:15:30Ever heard of knocking?
00:15:33Don't stop
00:15:34You picked a bad time
00:15:37If you still want the northern contracts, tell her to get out
00:15:41You have a logistics plan?
00:15:43I said, tell her to get out
00:15:48Ska?
00:15:52Get out
00:15:54Why bother kicking me out?
00:15:56We're both women
00:15:56I can tell you've no interest in intense confrontation, me for him
00:16:00Not necessarily
00:16:05Spill it
00:16:06What's your play?
00:16:08I already have a solution for the northern supply routes
00:16:11Tomorrow I'll go with you to see Eric
00:16:14You seem... different today
00:16:17You were just too focused on my grandfather's money to notice
00:16:20Save it, if you fix this logistics mess I might actually treat you a bit better
00:16:23On the condition that you stop selling off the grandfather's estate
00:16:28Deal
00:16:29Deal
00:16:32But wait!
00:16:33What is it?
00:16:35You're more beautiful
00:16:36Intoxicating
00:16:38More?
00:16:39But let me tell you
00:16:40My name is Ska
00:16:41Ska
00:16:42Ska Elfrancis
00:16:44That was close
00:16:52Wait!
00:16:52Is that her ladyship?
00:16:54Breath?
00:16:54Are you crazy?
00:16:56How dare you fantasize about her ladyship?
00:16:59Ska
00:17:00Gentle
00:17:01I'm telling you that's her voice
00:17:03Wait, wait
00:17:04I think I heard it too
00:17:10Don't do that
00:17:11Did you hear?
00:17:12Her ladyship actually consummated the marriage with the ally
00:17:16I thought he never touched her
00:17:17It's true
00:17:21Doesn't she find him repulsive?
00:17:24Finally over
00:17:27If he tries to sell my inheritance once, he'll do it again
00:17:30How much worse can things possibly get?
00:17:33I'm risking it
00:17:35It's not as if I have any other way out
00:17:45You don't want to make a fool of yourself in front of your cousin, do you?
00:17:53That was rape!
00:17:55Rape? Aren't we husband and wife?
00:17:57Are you going to tell the whole world that I raped you, Lord Vanknet?
00:18:00A merchant's daughter
00:18:02Shameless as expected
00:18:02Your grandfather's entail is clear
00:18:05Only your legitimate child can inherit the valentine shops, lands and granaries
00:18:10But I'm telling you right now, you won't get a second chance like that
00:18:13What, once wasn't enough?
00:18:14Do you really have that little faith in your own... stamina?
00:18:17You bitch!
00:18:18Don't celebrate just yet, Mellis
00:18:19Once you secure those Northern contracts for me, you'll be completely useless
00:18:23I'll make you wish you were dead
00:18:29Two days
00:18:32Interesting
00:18:32Seems you haven't been slacking after all
00:18:36Of course
00:18:37How could I neglect a direct order from the General?
00:18:40I poured my energy, sweat and tears into this...
00:18:43But why does it say to bypass Ashport?
00:18:47Well...
00:18:47Because... because that port is... narrow
00:18:51Right?
00:18:51The roads are terrible
00:18:53I hear it's the largest port in the entire Empire, did you not know that?
00:18:56Because Ashport has been cracking down on salt smuggling recently
00:18:59The caravans are critical military ranchers for the North
00:19:01If they go through Ashport and get detained on suspicion of smuggling, the delays would starve the Northern Garrisons within
00:19:06three weeks
00:19:06That's why we must reroute through the Eastern Waterways, although it adds four days to the journey
00:19:12But at least it's secure
00:19:20It seems you aren't the real businessmen in the Alfonson family scope
00:19:24No! That's not true! A lot of the other routes were my idea!
00:19:28I hate being lied to
00:19:30Next time it'll be your throat on the end of this wave
00:19:34Close one...
00:19:35Looks like he still hasn't recognized me
00:19:36Northern contracts are yours, fine
00:19:39But she has to be involved
00:19:41But cousin!
00:19:42Get out
00:19:45Lady Melis
00:19:47I didn't say you could leave
00:20:06Melis Valentine
00:20:07Your grandfather built a fine business
00:20:09But a merchant's a merchant
00:20:11The Alfonsi's families fall in shore, but they still have a title
00:20:16You married him.
00:20:17Give and take.
00:20:19Must be humiliating, though.
00:20:26If you're trying to stir trouble between us, I'll leave.
00:20:31The North is secured, but the Empire is still surrounded.
00:20:34I need talent.
00:20:35Join my staff.
00:20:37Good pay, and I'll help you take back everything Scustol.
00:20:40Something's off.
00:20:42You flatter me, General, but I'm just a woman.
00:20:44Why go through all this trouble for me?
00:20:47Because the perfume you wear...
00:20:51smells just like someone.
00:20:53Someone I can't forget.
00:20:55My perfume costs three silver coins.
00:20:58Half the girls in the city wear it.
00:21:00I enjoy a good play in my spare time.
00:21:02Been working on one lately.
00:21:03A husband steals his wife's inheritance, flaunts his affair.
00:21:06So the wife, to masquerade, takes a stranger to bed.
00:21:09Right under his nose.
00:21:10What do you think, my lady?
00:21:12Better than what's on at the theater?
00:21:13You've missed your calling, General.
00:21:14Should have been a playwright.
00:21:16Put them on.
00:21:17Then I'll know.
00:21:18General, please.
00:21:20I just want to be sure.
00:21:24Is this your war room or a torture chamber?
00:21:29Both.
00:21:30Let go!
00:21:31Have you lost your mind?
00:21:35This madman, he can't find out.
00:21:40Watch out!
00:21:44The great general, assaulting his cousin's wife and his own whole empire would be ashamed.
00:21:49Find someone else for your staff, General.
00:21:59My lady, the Allies celebrating the Northern Deal.
00:22:02He's taken Lady Lilith to the hunting lodge and chose not to wait for you.
00:22:08Fine.
00:22:10Earring's gone, scar's gone.
00:22:12At least tonight I get some peace.
00:22:16General!
00:22:17Are you alright?
00:22:18What happened here?
00:22:23Did you check her aunt's place?
00:22:25Find out if she was really there that night?
00:22:31It's a long way.
00:22:33My man won't be back until tomorrow at the earliest.
00:22:38Damn it!
00:22:42General!
00:22:42Where are you going?
00:22:44To see her.
00:22:45Now.
00:22:49W!
00:22:50The Valentine crest!
00:23:03Awake?
00:23:04Good.
00:23:06I don't like him cold.
00:23:08I don't like him cold.
00:23:09I don't like him cold.
00:23:11Here you go.
00:23:12Get off!
00:23:16You bitch.
00:23:17This guy said you were a handful.
00:23:19He was right.
00:23:20I like that.
00:23:24Help!
00:23:26Help!
00:23:30Stop!
00:23:32Keep yelling, sweetheart.
00:23:34There's no one here.
00:23:36Just you and me.
00:23:47A real lady.
00:23:49Worth every penny.
00:23:51Come here.
00:23:54Why?
00:23:55How did it come to this?
00:23:58I just wanted back what was mine.
00:24:05You dare.
00:24:15Who the hell are you?
00:24:18How did you?
00:24:27Get a carriage.
00:24:28General, she's still Vadraska's wife.
00:24:31Taking her like this, is that wise?
00:24:33You think that bastard treats her like a wife?
00:24:38What a pain.
00:24:40First he cancels the party.
00:24:42Now we're rushing back in the rain.
00:24:44Clever move, my lord.
00:24:45Catch the bitch red-handed.
00:24:47Of course.
00:24:48Even if she is pregnant, who knows whose bastard it is.
00:24:51She'll never touch my inheritance.
00:24:57Why have we stopped?
00:24:59Scar al-Frontis!
00:25:01Berglas!
00:25:09Protect the master!
00:25:16Cousin, what are you doing here?
00:25:18Three sentences.
00:25:19Explain.
00:25:21I took everyone to the hunting lodge.
00:25:23There must be some misunderstanding.
00:25:24Two.
00:25:25She's my wife.
00:25:26This is a family matter.
00:25:27You shouldn't...
00:25:28Three!
00:25:29General, this is still our house.
00:25:31And you're holding our mistress.
00:25:34Doesn't look right, does it?
00:25:39Not right.
00:25:40Melis is in charge of my northern supply lines.
00:25:43She was nearly assault in her own home.
00:25:46You and Scar are suspects.
00:25:47I'm taking her in for questioning.
00:25:49Eric, you can't...
00:25:51Edward!
00:25:52Sir!
00:26:02Drive faster!
00:26:03Get to the witch doctor, now!
00:26:14Well, well, look who's awake.
00:26:17My dear wife, did you really think you could get away?
00:26:19Watching us enjoy your grandfather's fortune must break your heart.
00:26:27He always be ours.
00:26:29But it was always meant to be ours.
00:26:39Meris, as your savior, I think I've earned the right to know the truth about that night.
00:26:45You're...
00:26:45You're right.
00:26:56You're awake.
00:26:58My clothes.
00:26:59You cut your knee pretty badly fighting that bastard.
00:27:01They were soaked in blood.
00:27:02I threw them out.
00:27:10Then who changed me into this?
00:27:14The witch doctor from that day.
00:27:16You know her?
00:27:18So, the woman in the mask that night.
00:27:20That was you, wasn't it?
00:27:25I...
00:27:28Sir, the scout has returned.
00:27:30The woman from that night has been found.
00:27:31It is not Lady Melris.
00:27:33What?
00:27:40What did you just say?
00:27:42General, we found the masked woman from that night.
00:27:45It's Lady Adele Valentine, daughter of Duke Ace.
00:27:48She's right outside.
00:27:57Melris?
00:27:58What on earth are you doing here?
00:28:04You two know each other.
00:28:08Good day, General.
00:28:10I am Adele Valentine.
00:28:13Melris is my cousin.
00:28:16Take them off.
00:28:23There's even a family crest engraved inside the earring.
00:28:27So that's why you came back to the castle looking for me.
00:28:33How did you come by these?
00:28:34Our grandfather had a pair of pearl earrings custom made for every girl in the Valentine family.
00:28:40My cousin likely has a pair very similar to mine, but not quite the same.
00:28:44Where were you a month ago?
00:28:44I had gone to visit my cousin that day, but as it turned out, she happened to be away at
00:28:48her mother's.
00:28:48When I arrived, I saw the castle was hosting a masquerade ball, and I was curious.
00:28:51I heard you've been searching for the person from that, so I finally worked up the courage to come to
00:28:55you.
00:28:55I know this is hardly proper, but I...
00:28:58I simply couldn't forget you.
00:29:00How can she spew such nauseating lies without a shred of shame?
00:29:04Lady Melris.
00:29:06Is what she said true?
00:29:14Lady Melris.
00:29:15Is what she said true?
00:29:25Yes.
00:29:26Everything Adel said is true.
00:29:31General, you believe me now, don't you?
00:29:38Edward.
00:29:40Sir.
00:29:40Escort Lady Adel out.
00:29:42Prepare a generous gift to thank her for her candid.
00:29:45What?
00:29:46General, aren't we going to talk a little longer?
00:30:00Lord Eric.
00:30:02Thank you for saving me yesterday.
00:30:06I'll take my leave now.
00:30:08I also hope the General can keep what happened last night to himself.
00:30:11Wait!
00:30:11I saved you only because I have no interest in seeing my business partner come to harm.
00:30:18Business partner?
00:30:20When did I ever agree to that?
00:30:21The North cannot go a single day without grain shipments.
00:30:24Scar is worse than useless.
00:30:25I was counting on you from the start.
00:30:27Are you really going to turn me down?
00:30:29Take it.
00:30:30Come work for me.
00:30:32And I can offer you compensation beyond anything you'd imagine.
00:30:36No.
00:30:37If I stay by his side, my belly will grow day by day.
00:30:39He'll find out about the pregnancy sooner or later.
00:30:41This madman will never let me go.
00:30:42I appreciate the offer, my lord, but I must declare the proposal is already in your hands.
00:30:45I'm sure finding someone capable of understanding it won't be difficult.
00:30:47I told you, I have the power to help you reclaim every last piece of your grandfather's estate.
00:30:50What you at least can consider?
00:30:51Perhaps you're not aware, but that fool Scar could never hold on to an estate of that size.
00:30:56Even the royal family has their eyes on that prize now.
00:30:59What do you think?
00:31:00Will Scar fight to the death to keep it, or will he trade your grandfather's legacy for a title and
00:31:04a promotion?
00:31:10Have you made up your mind?
00:31:12If what he says is true, time is running out, I have to take this gamble.
00:31:17But he can never, ever find out about the child.
00:31:19I have two conditions.
00:31:21Name them.
00:31:22First, I'll serve as your advisor for two months, with full authority over the northern trade routes.
00:31:26After two months, whether I succeed or fail, you will honor your promise and help me reclaim my entire inheritance.
00:31:31Fine.
00:31:32And the second?
00:31:34I...
00:31:36I'd like to receive part of my payment in advance to purchase a residence.
00:31:40Because of Scar?
00:31:41You've seen it yourself.
00:31:43That scum would do anything for money.
00:31:45I need somewhere safe.
00:31:47Scar and his mistress have already been thrown into the dungeon on suspicion of treason and colliding with the enemy.
00:31:52You... when did you...
00:31:53While you were unconscious, and I've also had Edward replace every last guard at your castle.
00:31:58He had everything set in motion long before I woke up.
00:32:01Step by step, he's been backing me into a corner.
00:32:04What a ruthless, calculating bastard.
00:32:07You have my gratitude, General, for all the trouble you've gone to.
00:32:13Melris, just how long do you think you can keep running from me?
00:32:22Melris, what were you doing coming out of General Eric's estate today?
00:32:25And wearing his shirt, no less.
00:32:27Am I required to report my whereabouts to you?
00:32:29You don't have to report anything to me.
00:32:31But you're a married woman spending the night in another man's house.
00:32:33Have you no shame?
00:32:34Aren't you worried about dragging the Valentine name through the mud?
00:32:37General Eric is Scar's cousin.
00:32:38I call him my brother-in-law.
00:32:39What's wrong with visiting family?
00:32:40Forget it.
00:32:41I didn't come here to argue.
00:32:42I just wanted to remind you, you're already married.
00:32:44So the woman General Eric has been searching for all across the city can only be me.
00:32:47After all, you didn't come to my house that night, did you?
00:32:49I trust you know exactly what to do, my dear cousin.
00:32:50I know you envy me, being the woman who'll soon be at General Eric's side.
00:32:54Not like you.
00:32:55Your mother died young, and if Grandfather hadn't gone see me and left you a scrap of the estate,
00:32:59even Scar would have been out of your league.
00:33:01So now that I've got something on you, you better fall in line.
00:33:04You dare hit me?
00:33:05I'll help you.
00:33:06But insulting Grandfather, that you deserved.
00:33:09And one more thing.
00:33:10My parents may have died young, but they did teach me one lesson.
00:33:14Do not provoke me, and I will not provoke you.
00:33:17But if you do provoke me, I will return it a hundredfold.
00:33:21Starting tomorrow, I'll use my knee injury as an excuse.
00:33:24I'll tell Eric I can't travel, so he'll have to come here for our discussions.
00:33:29When that happens, you can seize the opportunity yourself.
00:33:33Since when are you so generous?
00:33:35I need someone to distract him.
00:33:37You need a chance to get close to him.
00:33:39We each get what we want.
00:33:40You'd better mean what you say.
00:33:43You're vanity, dear cousin, has just done me an enormous favor.
00:33:54Two months.
00:33:56The northern route must be solid.
00:33:58How much does your garrison need for spring?
00:34:00It's still winter.
00:34:02Why ask that now?
00:34:04To be prepared.
00:34:05Spring floods are coming.
00:34:07Every foot the river rises, the supply boats draw one less foot.
00:34:11One delay, and the northern forts go hungry for three days.
00:34:17Why are you here?
00:34:18My cousin asked me to stay, so I did.
00:34:22I heard you talking about supplies.
00:34:24Grandfather taught me a thing or two.
00:34:26Hope you don't mind.
00:34:27If you have something useful to say, say it.
00:34:31Then I'll be bold.
00:34:33About the northern route, there are only three routes.
00:34:35She stayed up all night memorizing my plan, word for word.
00:34:39But is he really that attractive?
00:34:41That road is safest, but the terrain is rough.
00:34:43So the caravans can load at the eastern waterway.
00:34:45That way, the relay stations won't be overwhelmed.
00:34:52Just some thoughts, General.
00:34:55Don't laugh at me.
00:34:58Seems the Valiant family has more than one businesswoman.
00:35:02You're too kind, General.
00:35:04I just read a few books.
00:35:06Nothing like my cousin.
00:35:09Lady Melris.
00:35:14Did you arrange Lady Adele for me?
00:35:16As a surprise?
00:35:20Of course not.
00:35:22General, don't joke like that.
00:35:30Just joking.
00:35:31No offense, Lady Adele.
00:35:41But you named three routes.
00:35:44Grayport's got salt inspections.
00:35:46Eastern waterway is risky in spring floods.
00:35:48Northern road has bandits.
00:35:49If you had to pick one, which is safest?
00:35:53That sounds simple, but it's not.
00:35:56Weather, manpower, military schedules.
00:35:59I haven't figured it out yet.
00:36:04Use all three, General.
00:36:06Spread the risk.
00:36:07If one fails, the others keep the supply going.
00:36:10Three routes cost three times the money.
00:36:13If the Empire just wanted to buy safety, why hire merchants just print more coin?
00:36:18Business is like war.
00:36:20Memorizing tactics doesn't make you a general.
00:36:23He knew.
00:36:24He knew she was just reciting.
00:36:27I'm sorry.
00:36:28I didn't think it through.
00:36:31That bitch.
00:36:32She left out details on purpose.
00:36:36Made me look like a fool in front of him.
00:36:41Took you long enough.
00:36:43You want to die?
00:36:45Sorry, my lady.
00:36:46I didn't want it to be too hot.
00:36:49Useless.
00:36:50Get out.
00:36:55You like attention?
00:36:58Fine.
00:36:59I'll give you plenty.
00:37:08I wasn't much help just now.
00:37:11So I had the kitchen make coffee.
00:37:13For the general and my cousin.
00:37:25Cousin.
00:37:26You used to love this blend as a child.
00:37:29Still the same, I hope?
00:37:30She knows this coffee gives me cramps.
00:37:32And I'm pregnant.
00:37:34Thank you, cousin, but...
00:37:36I ground the beans myself this morning.
00:37:39You won't even take a sip.
00:37:40After I went to all that trouble.
00:37:42You misunderstand.
00:37:43I just take my coffee, Weesa.
00:37:44More sugar.
00:37:46Fine.
00:37:46I'll get you some.
00:37:47Wait here.
00:37:58If I spill it, she'll say I challenge her.
00:38:01But where can I pour it with him watching?
00:38:06General.
00:38:09Next time you don't want something, knock it over.
00:38:12In front of me, you don't have to spare anyone's feelings.
00:38:16Cousin, here's your...
00:38:19General, you drank hers too?
00:38:28Sorry.
00:38:29Let me clean that up.
00:38:33Scatter.
00:38:34Then gather.
00:38:40Someone said, give me a lever and I'll move the world.
00:38:43Why not find a lever for the northern route too?
00:38:48You mean Silverbush.
00:38:50Right.
00:38:51Grayport can't handle big wagons, but it can take sealed crates and small boats.
00:38:56Eastern waterways risky in spring, but light boats can make it.
00:39:00Northern road runs empty carriages and guards.
00:39:04By the time anyone notices, the grain's already on the north.
00:39:07So we split everything into three.
00:39:09Send to Silverberg first.
00:39:11The enemy sees three fake roads, but the real way, they never see coming.
00:39:18A diversion.
00:39:19Brilliant.
00:39:20You really are the one I chose, Melris.
00:39:24You're too kind.
00:39:25There she goes again.
00:39:27Stealing the show.
00:39:28I should have made her drink that coffee.
00:39:30General.
00:39:31Your neck.
00:39:32And your hands.
00:39:35Don't scratch.
00:39:38That looks like a nether rash.
00:39:40Scratching all these scars.
00:39:42You put something in the coffee.
00:39:45Nothing.
00:39:54I didn't, I swear.
00:39:58Get a physician.
00:39:59If there's anything in that coffee that shouldn't be there, the dungeon is the least of your worries.
00:40:03General, I was only trying to...
00:40:05Get out!
00:40:09General, until the physician arrives, the itching will get worse.
00:40:12Let me make you a salve.
00:40:14My grandfather taught me some remedies.
00:40:17Fine.
00:40:17Try.
00:40:19Quick!
00:40:20Get me plantates, calumdala, rose water and some cold cream bakes.
00:40:24My God.
00:40:29Out.
00:40:30Close the door.
00:40:45General, the salve is ready.
00:40:48Then what are you waiting for?
00:40:49Come here, help me put it on.
00:40:51But you said you don't like people touching you.
00:40:54Once is strange.
00:40:55Twice is familiar.
00:40:57Not the first time.
00:40:58Still shy?
00:40:59Who's shy?
00:41:09I have to admit, this body, those muscles, it's deadly.
00:41:20Had enough.
00:41:23What?
00:41:24I...
00:41:27Your salve works.
00:41:29Itching's almost gone.
00:41:31But your technique is terrible.
00:41:35General!
00:41:37The rash is definitely from stinging nettle.
00:41:39But the coffee is clean.
00:41:41No poison.
00:41:43What?
00:41:57General, I've tested both cups carefully.
00:42:00No poison whatsoever.
00:42:02But the handle of this cup.
00:42:05There's trace amounts of stinging nettle pulp.
00:42:09General, you heard him.
00:42:11No poison in the coffee.
00:42:12I was just trying to be nice.
00:42:13How could I possibly want to hurt you?
00:42:15It must be the kitchen staff.
00:42:16They handled wild vegetables without washing their hands.
00:42:18Then they touched the cups.
00:42:19That's possible.
00:42:21Young nettle can be boiled and eaten.
00:42:22Some servants use it as cheap greens.
00:42:24Cousin, this is your castle.
00:42:26Aren't you going to question your own servants?
00:42:28If someone tried to poison the general, that's a death sentence.
00:42:38The pulp is dry by now.
00:42:40No one saw her do it.
00:42:42Even if we investigate, she'll blame the kitchen.
00:42:45General, the physician already said there's no poison.
00:42:47You're not seriously hurt.
00:42:49Why don't we leave it here?
00:42:50Otherwise, someone might use this to sow discord in the household.
00:42:54Cousin!
00:42:55Are you still accusing me?
00:42:59Just thinking out loud.
00:43:00Don't read too much into it, cousin.
00:43:06My lady!
00:43:08Duke Isles has arrived.
00:43:12Duke Isles!
00:43:14Father!
00:43:17My dear girl, don't cry.
00:43:19Tell me.
00:43:19Who made you cry?
00:43:21Father, someone tried to say I poisoned General Eric's coffee.
00:43:24Eric!
00:43:24My daughter is spoiled but never dare poison anyone.
00:43:27This must be a misunderstanding.
00:43:29Don't you agree?
00:43:35Same Valentine blood.
00:43:37How can they be so different?
00:43:40Duke, don't worry.
00:43:41This happened in Lady Melris' castle.
00:43:43She's not pressing charges.
00:43:44Neither am I.
00:43:46Good.
00:43:47A misunderstanding, then.
00:43:49Let's move on.
00:43:50No!
00:43:51We can't just let this go.
00:43:53Her servants must be the ones who did this.
00:43:55We should question every single one of them.
00:43:57Shut your mouth, Adele!
00:43:58Well, if you want Eric, don't act like a fool in front of him.
00:44:02Know when to stop.
00:44:04Understand?
00:44:06General, I'm also here on the Emperor's orders.
00:44:08He's concerned.
00:44:09You locked up Vanlant Scar for treason, but he's still a titled noble.
00:44:13You didn't file any paperwork with the court.
00:44:15That puts the Emperor in a difficult position.
00:44:17It's a delicate matter.
00:44:19I am a witness.
00:44:19The man who broke into my castle admitted Scar sent him to assault me.
00:44:23Lady Melris, the Emperor is sympathetic to your ordeal, but one woman's testimony isn't
00:44:27enough to convict a Vittart.
00:44:28Besides, you're still husband and wife.
00:44:29Wouldn't it be more dignified to find a compromise?
00:44:32No compromise.
00:44:34Lady Melris, the Emperor's wish is...
00:44:36You can tell the Emperor this.
00:44:38I may be a merchant's daughter, but I won't be bullied.
00:44:40If he wants me to drop this, Suscar returns everything my grandfather left me, and he divorces me.
00:44:46That's...
00:44:47I agree.
00:44:54The Valentine estate is tied to the Northern Supply Route.
00:44:57It's a matter of Imperial security.
00:44:59Scar couldn't even protect his own wife.
00:45:01How can he be trusted with such assets?
00:45:03Better put it in the right hands.
00:45:04You too.
00:45:05I'll convey your proposal to the Emperor.
00:45:09Thank you, Duke.
00:45:19Melris, you're a clever woman.
00:45:20If you help Adele marry General Eric, I'll put in a good word for you with the Emperor.
00:45:25You're very invested in your daughter's marriage, Duke.
00:45:27The whole city knows Eric is looking for the masked woman from that night.
00:45:30My daughter claimed it was her.
00:45:31The Duke's honor is at stake.
00:45:33So it doesn't matter who it really was.
00:45:35It has to be Adele.
00:45:37I knew you'd understand.
00:45:46After the Duke left, things were calm.
00:45:49I put everything into the Mortham supply plan.
00:46:00Less than to the month, our plan was ready.
00:46:03The first Tushed shipment was about to leave.
00:46:12Looks like the test run worked.
00:46:18Melris, I want to throw a banquet.
00:46:21A banquet?
00:46:23Who should we invite?
00:46:24You handle it.
00:46:33Who to invite?
00:46:35The Emperor hasn't agreed to my terms yet.
00:46:37He's still unhappy about Eric's actions.
00:46:39If I push too hard, it might backfire.
00:46:47I'll need the Duke to speak on my behalf.
00:46:53Beth?
00:46:55My lady, what do you need?
00:47:01Deliver this to Duke Iles' estate.
00:47:03Put it in his hands personally.
00:47:19Sorry for the poor hospitality.
00:47:22Please forgive me.
00:47:23Lady Melris, I can hardly believe it.
00:47:26You've opened the northern supply route in such a short time.
00:47:29You flatter me, my lord.
00:47:30None of this would be possible without General Eric's trust.
00:47:34And your support behind the scenes.
00:47:36Melris.
00:47:37Uncle.
00:47:38The general isn't here yet?
00:47:40He's dealing with urgent military matters.
00:47:43He asked me to open the evening in his place.
00:47:45A married woman, acting like she's the lady of the house.
00:47:48How does she have the nerve?
00:47:52General.
00:47:54The banquet has started.
00:47:55Aren't you going?
00:47:57Better to let it out here than lose control in front of everyone.
00:48:05Tonight I want every noble in the capital to see what Melris is worth.
00:48:09The northern supply plan, plus the support of the aristocracy.
00:48:12Even if the emperor resists, he'll have to let her take back what's hers.
00:48:15General, you've gone to great lengths for her.
00:48:19She deserves it.
00:48:20General Eric is just so busy.
00:48:22He insists on doing everything himself, but he told me tonight's banquet.
00:48:27Nominally for celebration, but actually...
00:48:29Actually what, Adele?
00:48:31Don't stop there.
00:48:33Actually, it's for me.
00:48:34Is he going to propose?
00:48:36Oh, don't say that.
00:48:37But soon.
00:48:40Unlike some people, can't even keep her own husband.
00:48:43Her inheritance is slipping away.
00:48:45How pathetic.
00:48:48Same old lines.
00:48:49No imagination.
00:48:51Cousin, once the general and I are engaged, do you really think you can keep hanging around him?
00:48:55A married woman?
00:48:56If that happens, I'll congratulate you.
00:48:58In another month, my partnership with the general ends.
00:49:01He'll be all yours.
00:49:02What did you say?
00:49:07Say that again.
00:49:09General, you're finally here.
00:49:16Who invited her?
00:49:27My cousin meant well.
00:49:30She wrote to me herself.
00:49:32Asked me to come.
00:49:33If I've upset the general, I'll leave.
00:49:38General, you...
00:49:43Damn it.
00:49:44He didn't even look at me.
00:49:49Why did you invite that woman?
00:49:53You said I could arrange the guest list.
00:49:55Not her!
00:49:55A liar.
00:49:57The Duke is the Emperor's right hand.
00:49:59I couldn't not invite him, and he'd bring her.
00:50:03So you sold me out to get your inheritance back?
00:50:05Yes.
00:50:06If that's how you see it.
00:50:08But do you really want the Emperor to think you're a threat?
00:50:11Distrust you?
00:50:13Even turn against you?
00:50:15Then you'd lose everything.
00:50:16Just like me.
00:50:18You're worried about me?
00:50:20I'm not.
00:50:21I just want to know how you'll help me get my inheritance back.
00:50:24The two months are almost out.
00:50:27Melris.
00:50:29Why do you keep pushing me away?
00:50:48General Eric, where did you go?
00:50:50I've been looking everywhere for you.
00:50:55Get away from me!
00:51:00Eric!
00:51:01My daughter is carrying your child.
00:51:04Is this how you treat her?
00:51:08What did you say?
00:51:18Eric!
00:51:19My daughter is pregnant with your child!
00:51:23How much more humiliation must she endure?
00:51:33Impossible.
00:51:38You don't believe it?
00:51:40Dr. Sia!
00:51:47Lady Adele, if you please.
00:51:52Yes.
00:51:54Eric, let's be honest.
00:51:56We both know Adele isn't a woman from that night.
00:52:00But do you really want the truth to come out?
00:52:02Even if you could prove she's lying?
00:52:06Would you dare?
00:52:07The Emperor himself wouldn't dare speak to me like that.
00:52:10Then go ahead.
00:52:10Let everyone know that Maris, a married woman, committed adultery.
00:52:13She won't get her inheritance back.
00:52:15She'll be lucky to stay alive.
00:52:16Marry Adele.
00:52:18Our houses unite.
00:52:19The Emperor would welcome it.
00:52:20It's best for everyone.
00:52:21Even for Maris.
00:52:23Fine.
00:52:25Everyone!
00:52:26Lady Adele's urine is pale yellow, slightly cloudy, after standing a white precipitation forms.
00:52:31This indicates pregnancy.
00:52:33Early stage, but 70% certain.
00:52:48I see.
00:52:52I agree.
00:52:54Two weeks from now, I will marry Lady Adele.
00:53:19I kept telling myself he's just a partner.
00:53:22A killer.
00:53:23A madman I should stay away from.
00:53:29I hate being light.
00:53:30But the memories keep coming back.
00:53:33I can't stop them.
00:53:36I can't believe General Eric proposed to Lady Adele tonight.
00:53:41And the wedding is in two weeks.
00:53:47I heard she's already pregnant.
00:53:49That's why it's so rushed.
00:53:51The Emperor himself will attend.
00:53:52I must prepare for a gift.
00:53:55This is all my fault.
00:53:58If I hadn't dragged him into that dance, he wouldn't have been searching for that woman.
00:54:02Adele wouldn't have had a chance.
00:54:04Now the Duke is threatening him.
00:54:06Now the Duke is threatening him.
00:54:07Adele is pretending to be pregnant.
00:54:08He's trapped.
00:54:10You're the one I chose, Malice.
00:54:12No.
00:54:14I'll let you down.
00:54:16My lady, you haven't eaten in two weeks.
00:54:19You'll make yourself ill.
00:54:23I've made up my mind.
00:54:25I'm going to see Eric.
00:54:26But soon, you may have to leave this cost.
00:54:31Whatever you decide, my lady, I shouldn't know the rest.
00:54:40Thank you, Bess.
00:54:46This all started because of me.
00:54:49Even if they call me a whore.
00:54:51Even if I lose any hope of getting my inheritance back.
00:54:55I have to tell him the truth.
00:55:02Eric, whatever it costs me.
00:55:05This time, I'll face it with you.
00:55:08I won't let you carry this alone.
00:55:13This isn't right.
00:55:15Stop the carriage.
00:55:16Why are we going this way?
00:55:19Took you long enough to notice, my lady.
00:55:22You work for Adele.
00:55:27The lady knew you'd go to the general.
00:55:37The box fell out.
00:55:38Should we get it?
00:55:39Who cares?
00:55:40The lady only wants her.
00:55:44Women wants that general.
00:55:46What's he got that I don't?
00:55:48The lady won't even look at me.
00:55:51You?
00:55:52If anyone, it should be me.
00:55:54Maybe that kid in her belly is mine.
00:55:57She called me to her room plenty of times.
00:56:00She called me too.
00:56:02Who knows who the father really is?
00:56:04She's sleeping with her own guards?
00:56:07And she wants to marry Eric.
00:56:09She's insane.
00:56:17Cousin.
00:56:18You slapped me before.
00:56:20Now we're even.
00:56:28Adele, the truth always comes out.
00:56:31Keep telling yourself that.
00:56:33Once the emperor approves, nothing else matters.
00:56:36Oh, I have good news for you.
00:56:38You should thank Eric and my father.
00:56:40The emperor just signed over all the Valentine property to you.
00:56:46Now, what will you do to the woman who made you lose everything?
00:56:52Enjoy yourself.
00:56:53I don't want anyone knowing she's here until after the wedding.
00:56:57Melris.
00:57:04My dear.
00:57:06We meet again.
00:57:08Adele told me everything.
00:57:10You and Eric.
00:57:12No wonder he's always protecting you.
00:57:14If you're carrying his bastard, I hope it's born as mad as he is.
00:57:19Mad or not, at least it won't be a fool like you.
00:57:22Used and thrown away without even knowing it.
00:57:24What do you mean?
00:57:26Kill me and you'll hang.
00:57:28I won't kill you.
00:57:29I'll make you wish you were dead.
00:57:31Then Adele defeat me and blames you.
00:57:34You're the perfect scapegoat.
00:57:36What do you think the emperor will do then?
00:57:40I've got nothing left.
00:57:42I'm a dead man walking.
00:57:44Taking you with me?
00:57:45Worth it!
00:57:50Damn it.
00:57:51Ever since she left.
00:57:53Even killing prisoners only helps for a moment now.
00:57:57General.
00:57:58Just need the final route map for Silverbirth.
00:58:00Lady Melesh was supposed to bring it this morning.
00:58:02She didn't come?
00:58:03No.
00:58:04And she didn't send word either.
00:58:08General!
00:58:09Please save my lady!
00:58:11What happened to her?
00:58:12She left yesterday with a box.
00:58:15Said she was coming to you to tell you everything.
00:58:19She...
00:58:21General.
00:58:22I found this on the road to your estate.
00:58:24Inside,
00:58:24an earring.
00:58:25Looks like the one Lady Adele wears.
00:58:28That's it.
00:58:29That's the box my lady was carrying.
00:58:33The road to my estate
00:58:35also leads to Adele's villa.
00:58:38Move.
00:58:39Now.
00:58:40Now.
00:58:45Who goes there?
00:58:46This is Duke's property!
00:58:54Stay outside.
00:59:01Eric!
00:59:02Look!
00:59:03Look!
00:59:03Isn't it beautiful?
00:59:06Where is Melris?
00:59:08I don't know what you're talking about.
00:59:10Eric, I'm your fiancé.
00:59:11I'm carrying your child.
00:59:13Why do you always think of her?
00:59:15I won't ask again.
00:59:17Eric,
00:59:17this is a Duke's castle.
00:59:18You want to search it?
00:59:19Then follow the rules.
00:59:21Hand over your sword.
00:59:28That's better.
00:59:30Come, my dear fiancé.
00:59:31Let me show you around our new home.
00:59:40Ah, you bitch!
00:59:44Look, this is the nursery.
00:59:46For our child.
00:59:47Do you like blue or pink?
00:59:49He'll be just as handsome as you, I'm sure.
00:59:56Just rats in the wine cellar.
01:00:02Open that carpet.
01:00:03Now.
01:00:11Bitch.
01:00:14Let me give you some air before you die.
01:00:24Make a sound, and I'll kill you now.
01:00:35See?
01:00:36Nothing.
01:00:37Just rats.
01:00:45Light it up!
01:00:48There's someone down there.
01:00:50Where are they?
01:00:54Die!
01:00:57Eric,
01:00:58even if you are my fiancé,
01:01:00treating me like this,
01:01:01the Emperor himself wouldn't side with you.
01:01:08help me, help me, help me.
01:01:19It's wood.
01:01:20It's wood.
01:01:21It's wood.
01:01:22Eric!
01:01:23Eric!
01:01:23Melis is a married woman!
01:01:25Going crazy over her!
01:01:29The whole Empire will laugh at you
01:01:32for taking Saka's leftovers!
01:01:35Go!
01:01:38Go!
01:01:41Go!
01:01:44Go!
01:01:46Go!
01:01:48Melis.
01:01:51Eric.
01:01:59Watch out.
01:02:00Scud's still here.
01:02:06Cousin.
01:02:07You really can't stay away from this whore, can you?
01:02:12You pathetic fool.
01:02:14Pointing a knife at me.
01:02:18Still looking down on me.
01:02:21After I defeat you,
01:02:22I'll have my fun with her.
01:02:24Then she's dead too.
01:02:25Enough talk.
01:02:30Catch Eric!
01:02:37Shut up, bitch!
01:02:43Cousin,
01:02:44you're a fool.
01:02:45Throwing your life away for a woman.
01:03:01No, don't kill me.
01:03:02Cousin.
01:03:03We're family.
01:03:04Think of your aunt.
01:03:06Get out.
01:03:08You're not worth the effort.
01:03:12Look out!
01:03:13You're not worth the effort.
01:03:14My God!
01:03:22Zelda.
01:03:24But you are.
01:03:26It's fine.
01:03:28It doesn't hurt.
01:03:39Thank God.
01:03:40You're alive.
01:03:41You idiot.
01:03:43Why do you always show up when I need you?
01:03:45You kept pushing me away.
01:03:47But after I took you from Skir that night,
01:03:50I knew it was you.
01:03:54How?
01:03:55Because you're different.
01:03:58I won the war in the north.
01:04:01But my regiment,
01:04:03Crimson Raven,
01:04:04was wiped out.
01:04:06Since that day,
01:04:07I've never really left that battlefield.
01:04:13Everyone,
01:04:14and everything,
01:04:16will rot in my eyes.
01:04:22You that night?
01:04:31Of course,
01:04:32killing those prisoners helps too.
01:04:34Revenge for my men.
01:04:35The vision stopped for a while.
01:04:37The rumors.
01:04:39They said you kill for fun.
01:04:41It's because of this.
01:04:42They had my brother's blood on their hands.
01:04:44They deserve to die.
01:04:45I hid from you because I thought you were a monster.
01:04:51Maybe I am.
01:04:52But if I hadn't met you that night,
01:04:53my world would be nothing but hell.
01:05:02You've suffered enough.
01:05:10My dear son-in-law,
01:05:11the wedding is about to start,
01:05:13and here you are hiding in a cellar
01:05:15with another man's wife.
01:05:16How unbecoming.
01:05:22Duke,
01:05:23is this your wedding party or a coup?
01:05:26What do you think,
01:05:28general?
01:05:29The emperor himself is officiating.
01:05:32Only you could draw him here.
01:05:34Your target is the emperor?
01:05:36Two choices.
01:05:38Put on the suit,
01:05:39marry my daughter.
01:05:41I promise Lady Melris will live.
01:05:45Or you both die here.
01:05:47Fine.
01:05:48But you swear she won't be harmed?
01:05:50Of course.
01:05:52Take the groom to change.
01:06:00Get rid of the woman.
01:06:02Cleanly.
01:06:11Sorry, my lady.
01:06:13Nothing personal.
01:06:14You're just in the way.
01:06:31Forgive me, my lady.
01:06:32The general had me wait outside the castle.
01:06:34He guessed something like this might happen.
01:06:41I won't kill you.
01:06:44But at the wedding,
01:06:45in front of the emperor,
01:06:46you'll say what you said in the carriage.
01:06:48Every word.
01:06:50Lady Adele will have our heads.
01:06:52She was going to kill you anyway.
01:06:55After I'm dead,
01:06:55would she leave two witnesses alive?
01:06:58Fine.
01:07:00Fine.
01:07:02Time is short, Edward.
01:07:03Split up,
01:07:04you take them to the imperial guard.
01:07:05Wait outside the chapel.
01:07:06I'll go ahead.
01:07:06My lady,
01:07:07that's too dangerous.
01:07:07If the general finds out...
01:07:23These ceremonial guards
01:07:24are wearing battle armor.
01:07:25The Duke's men.
01:07:28Eric,
01:07:29are you unwell?
01:07:34Your majesty,
01:07:36the general is merely tired.
01:07:37Wedding nerves, perhaps.
01:07:40Remember,
01:07:41Melis is still in my hands.
01:07:43Ruin this wedding.
01:07:45She won't see tomorrow.
01:07:47General Eric Rosenheit,
01:07:49do you take Lady Adele
01:07:51to be your wedded wife?
01:07:53To have and to hold?
01:07:54He does not!
01:08:09Who is that?
01:08:11How dare they interrupt
01:08:12the wedding in front of
01:08:13his majesty?
01:08:21Sorry, Lady Adele.
01:08:23He's already taken.
01:08:28Who are you?
01:08:29How dare you?
01:08:31Guards!
01:08:32Remove this woman!
01:08:35Impressive.
01:08:37You've saved me enough times.
01:08:39Let me save you for once.
01:08:45Adele,
01:08:47Eric doesn't belong to you.
01:08:48Oh, it's you.
01:08:49The whore.
01:08:50Come to steal another woman's wedding?
01:08:51Eric, come here.
01:08:52I am the one you're looking for.
01:08:53I'm carrying your child.
01:08:54Lie often enough
01:08:55when you start to believe it yourself.
01:08:58Lady Adele was never
01:08:59at that massacre.
01:09:00Who is that?
01:09:00She lied.
01:09:01She forced me to cover from her
01:09:03because my aunt had something on me.
01:09:05That's how she fooled everyone,
01:09:06even the general.
01:09:07Lies!
01:09:07You have an earring,
01:09:08so do I!
01:09:09That proves nothing!
01:09:10And I'm pregnant
01:09:11with the general's child
01:09:12that no one can deny.
01:09:16Really?
01:09:20Gentlemen,
01:09:22in front of His Majesty
01:09:24and the court,
01:09:25tell us
01:09:25who really fathered
01:09:27Lady Adele's child.
01:09:30It was me!
01:09:31No, him!
01:09:32Your Majesty,
01:09:33spare us!
01:09:34She called both of us
01:09:35to her chambers.
01:09:35We don't know
01:09:36whose it is!
01:09:40Duke Isles!
01:09:41This is the daughter you raised!
01:09:43How much else
01:09:43have you been hiding from me?
01:09:45My daughter just wanted to marry.
01:09:46What harm was there?
01:09:47But since you're all
01:09:48so eager to humiliate us...
01:09:49Your Majesty,
01:09:50let's continue the celebration.
01:09:52Since my daughter's wedding is off,
01:09:54how about a coronation instead?
01:09:58Your Majesty,
01:10:01you trusted that mad dog
01:10:03from the North too much.
01:10:04The capital's finances,
01:10:06the noble marriages,
01:10:06the palace defences.
01:10:08Who controls all of it?
01:10:10My house.
01:10:12Yes!
01:10:12This is treason!
01:10:13History is written by the victor.
01:10:16I wanted to use the marriage
01:10:17to control the general.
01:10:18Take my time.
01:10:19The plans change.
01:10:21You think you can protect anyone?
01:10:27No!
01:10:27No!
01:10:30No!
01:10:31No!
01:10:32No!
01:10:33No!
01:10:34No!
01:10:34No!
01:10:35No!
01:10:36No!
01:10:38No!
01:10:44No!
01:10:46No!
01:11:03Your fight is with me.
01:11:13Arrest them!
01:11:14Every last one of the traitors!
01:11:19I should be the one standing beside him.
01:11:22It's all because of you, Nelise.
01:11:26Die, bitch!
01:11:39Eric!
01:11:45The bride should have been me.
01:11:55Eric!
01:11:57Eric!
01:11:59Eric!
01:12:09The general has a strong constitution.
01:12:11He'll live.
01:12:12But he needs months of rest.
01:12:14The wounds are deep.
01:12:18Why did you have to be so stupid?
01:12:21Throwing yourself in front of a knife for me?
01:12:29You even cry beautifully.
01:12:31You're awake!
01:12:32Stop joking at a time like this!
01:12:33I'm here.
01:12:37I'm not afraid to die.
01:12:38The only thing I'm afraid of is you ignoring me.
01:12:42If you ever throw yourself in front of a knife, again, and I really will ignore you.
01:12:46Nelise, will you marry me?
01:12:57Yes, I'll marry you.
01:13:00You said it, and I'm taking it back.
01:13:04But after I interrupted the wedding, everyone knows I slept with you while I was still married.
01:13:08The Emperor doesn't approve of me.
01:13:10I'm afraid-
01:13:11As long as you're willing, nothing else matters.
01:13:26Oh!
01:13:28I almost forgot to tell you something.
01:13:37A secret.
01:13:39What secret?
01:13:45I'm pregnant, too.
01:13:49What did you just say?
01:13:50I said I'm pregnant.
01:13:52Yours.
01:13:54How long?
01:13:55Since...
01:13:56That first night.
01:13:57That's my boy.
01:13:59Why didn't you tell me sooner?
01:14:00I was afraid you'd think I used you.
01:14:03That I just wanted your seed.
01:14:06Idiot.
01:14:07My child.
01:14:09I'll raise him myself.
01:14:12Then you'd better get well soon.
01:14:14For him, I'll be out of bed tomorrow.
01:14:19Don't be silly.
01:14:20The Witch Doctor said months of rest.
01:14:23Then you stay with me.
01:14:27Alright.
01:14:28Little White.
01:14:31Heel.
01:14:32Okay, I'll be out of bed.
01:14:33Hang on to my second night.
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