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00:00You insolent little girl. We gave you everything, and this is how you repay us?
00:06My name is Amelia Roslyn Von Heist. It may not look like it right now, but I am the third child
00:12and youngest daughter of Matthew Von Heist, the current king of Alvania.
00:17Stepmother, I didn't do anything.
00:19You tricked your grandfather into throwing you a coronation ball. I just know it.
00:25But Queen Mila resented me.
00:28I am general of this kingdom, Matthew. You must inform me of everything the army is doing.
00:35For the last time, Antony, I'm not hiding anything from you.
00:39There is no secret mission. You're bordering on absurdity.
00:44Mila, what is the meaning of this?
00:46I saw the invitation. How could you do this? No one was to know of her, Matthew.
00:52My mother had been a maid in the palace. She had scarlet red hair and silver eyes,
00:58and the king was immediately infatuated with her.
01:01When Queen Mila learned of their relationship, my mother was kicked out of the palace.
01:08And before long, she realized that she was pregnant with me.
01:13Now, dear, there's no need to make a big fuss over such a little thing.
01:18It's merely a small party.
01:19Everyone is coming, Matthew.
01:22Who wouldn't want to catch a glimpse of the king's illegitimate daughter?
01:27Amelia has spent enough time locked away.
01:31The general thought it a wise idea to present her to the public.
01:35After all, she is finally of age.
01:38My mother raised me by herself.
01:40We were poor and lived simply, but we were happy.
01:43Unfortunately, it didn't last long.
01:46I was only nine years old when she got sick.
01:48Suddenly, my mother, once so vibrant and full of life, was fading away right before my eyes.
01:55That's when my father, the king, arrived.
01:58My mother begged him to take me in and raise me as his child, and he reluctantly obliged.
02:04I watched my mother draw her last breath,
02:06and my father took me away to the palace as his adopted daughter.
02:10Come, child.
02:11I don't want to go. I want to stay here with you.
02:15Please, no!
02:16No!
02:19And what about Harper and Charlotte?
02:21I mean, she doesn't belong with us.
02:24She's a...
02:25Mila, enough.
02:27This is Amelia's birthright.
02:29We are going through with the coronation ball.
02:34Life in the palace wasn't easy.
02:38My stepsister, Harper, loved to bully me.
02:41And my stepmother did everything in her power to make my life miserable.
02:47Meanwhile, my father was, at best, indifferent.
02:50My grandfather, General Anthony, treated me like a granddaughter,
02:54even though we weren't flesh and blood.
02:56He and my stepbrother, Theodore, were my only saving grace.
02:59Please, please, don't leave me in here again.
03:00Please, please, stop!
03:02Please!
03:04And for nine years, the people of Volvanius still didn't know about the third princess.
03:09I wasn't allowed to attend parties or balls with my sister.
03:13I was simply forgotten.
03:17Oh, look at that drabby dress.
03:19We should spruce it up for you, Amelia.
03:25That's better.
03:28Then came my 18th birthday, when everything was supposed to change.
03:32It was customary for a daughter from the royal family to be presented to the public
03:37during a grand ball at the palace.
03:41All of the aristocratic families in the kingdom and nobility from neighboring countries
03:46were invited for the sole purpose of finding suitors for the royal daughter.
03:53Your Highness, the king has called for you.
03:57Are you ready?
03:59I'm so used to hand-me-downs that never fit.
04:02How do I look?
04:04Absolutely beautiful.
04:07I feel...
04:09I feel...
04:11like the princess you've always been.
04:16From this day forward, things will be different.
04:20A new era.
04:23I'm ready.
04:30Your Majesty.
04:34You look stunning.
04:40Come, daughter.
04:42Let's not keep our guests waiting.
04:48Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you His Royal Highness King Matthew von Heist
04:53and his youngest daughter, Princess Amelia Rosslyn von Heist.
04:58Everyone looked at me with shock, wonderment, and even envy.
05:02I couldn't believe it.
05:03This was my first time attending a ball and I was the star of the night.
05:08She's gorgeous.
05:09That's my granddaughter.
05:11Seems as if you'll have your pick of the litter.
05:17Mother, I can't see!
05:19Out of the way, you idiots!
05:20I'm the queen.
05:24I can't believe it!
05:26She is beautiful.
05:28This is a disaster!
05:29She's ruining my life!
05:30Hush!
05:31Do not disgrace yourself.
05:34Your Majesty.
05:35Your Highness.
05:36Duke Caesar.
05:37So glad you could make it.
05:39Duke Caesar was a duke to the neighboring town of Christopher.
05:42His son, Jackson, was a rising noble in Avania.
05:45We would have come here sooner had we known you were hiding such a beautiful daughter.
05:49Simply waiting for her to come of age.
05:52Not a moment too soon.
05:53May I present to you my son, Jackson Harold Lawrence.
05:56He's a fine young lad who will be a good match for Amelia.
05:59Your Majesty.
06:00Princess Amelia, it's a pleasure to meet you.
06:04Many young women were vying for Jackson's attention.
06:07Including my stepsister, Princess Harper.
06:10Pleasure is all mine, Sir Jackson.
06:13In Avania, a gentleman greeting a lady with a kiss on the hand is interested in her.
06:18Either as a friend or in a romantic way.
06:23That cannibal!
06:25Jackson is mine!
06:27Jackson will be a court official soon.
06:29His knowledge of history and politics is simply...
06:32My daughter has just turned 18.
06:34Isn't it a bit early to be making matches?
06:36There is no time to waste when it comes to the matters of the heart, Your Majesty.
06:40Just look at these two.
06:41They're right together.
06:44You must be easily swayed if within moments you are ready to propose.
06:48As a wise man, I recognize true value when I see it.
06:52And I do not intend to let it slip away from me.
06:55Well then, when it comes to matters of the heart, that is for my daughter to decide.
07:00I'm sure my Jackson is up to the challenge.
07:04Perhaps I can at least start by being your friend, Princess?
07:07Would you join me for a walk in the courtyard so we could get to know one another?
07:11Okay.
07:19I'm very impressed by your knowledge of history and politics, Princess Amelia.
07:23Thank you, Jackson. I've learned a lot during my time at the castle.
07:26While my stepmother insisted that a simple peasant's education would suffice due to my
07:31low birth, I secretly sat in on Theodore's lessons with his tutors, giving me an education
07:36as thorough as that of a crowned prince.
07:39So once you become Duke, what do you hope to do first?
07:43Promise you won't laugh.
07:46I would like to do an open forum with my people to discuss pressing matters.
07:50Laugh?
07:50Jackson, are you kidding me?
07:51That's amazing.
07:53My advisors would disagree with you, Princess.
07:55I do hope to be of service to my people, not just the nobility.
07:59I think you're going to make an amazing Duke, Jackson.
08:01Thank you, Princess Amelia.
08:03You've boosted my confidence.
08:06And what about you?
08:07Yes, Princess, what do you hope to do?
08:10No one's ever asked me that before.
08:13Well, let this be your moment to dream.
08:16Before my mother died, she told me that her one wish for me was to travel,
08:20get to know the world outside of Albania.
08:22Silly, I know.
08:24But I often think about what my mother said.
08:26That's not silly at all, Princess.
08:28I lost my mother, too, a few years ago.
08:33Everything I do is for her.
08:38Jackson!
08:40Oh, Jackson, your father is looking for you.
08:44My father?
08:45Now?
08:45Yes, he said it is urgent.
08:48Oh, okay.
08:50Right.
08:51Thank you for letting me know, Princess Harper.
08:55Princess Amelia, if you'll excuse me.
09:01Know your place, Amelia.
09:03You are just an illegitimate child, and you are no match for a future Duke like Jackson.
09:08You are not qualified to be his wife.
09:10Harper, we're just friends.
09:12It's not like that.
09:13Liar!
09:14You are a s...
09:15Just like your mother.
09:16She tempted my father and ruined my mother's life.
09:19Then I will not let you do the same to Jackson and me.
09:22Just stay away.
09:23Harper!
09:26Everything all right, Princess Harper?
09:28Jackson, how many times must I tell you to call me Harp?
09:30Like when we were kids.
09:32My apologies.
09:33It's not that easy.
09:34Why did you scream?
09:35Princess Amelia, what happened?
09:38I tripped, and I hurt my ankle.
09:41I'm so sorry, Princess Harper.
09:44Allow me to accompany you back inside.
09:45But what about your father?
09:47He will wait.
09:48A gentleman never leaves a lady in distress.
09:51Come here.
09:54Thank God you were here, Jackson.
09:56It must be bait.
09:59Who was I kidding?
10:01Nothing's going to change, even after tonight.
10:06It seems you are not on the best of terms with your stepsister, Princess Amelia.
10:11I am Leon Vincent Astley of Crancrest.
10:16It is a pleasure to meet you, Your Highness.
10:19The pleasure is all mine, Sir Leon.
10:21I hope I did not startle you.
10:24I simply wanted to bring you this.
10:26A blue rose!
10:27I heard these are extremely rare.
10:29Only found in the remotest parts of Crancrest.
10:33They say that the rose's beauty comes alive when you wear it.
10:40Well, thank you, Sir Leon.
10:43I'm honored.
10:44Dance with me.
10:45I haven't met such a persistent man before.
10:48Here?
10:50Of course not.
10:52I want to boast in front of all the men that it was me who was chosen to have the first dance
10:56with the main beauty of Ulvonia.
11:01As soon as we entered, all eyes were on us.
11:06Is that Prince Leon?
11:07They look perfect together.
11:10The chattering from the guests slowly died out.
11:12I was a little taken aback.
11:14Who is this young man who makes everyone in the ballroom get quiet?
11:18I believe you know how to waltz?
11:21Yes, but I'm not very good.
11:23Well, then allow me to take the lead, my princess.
11:32I felt euphoric.
11:34Prince Leon made me feel like we were the only two people left in the world.
11:38His eyes were captivating.
11:43Crown Prince Leon Vincent Astley of Grandcrest.
11:52It is an honor to have you gracious with your presence.
11:55Crown Prince of Grandcrest?
11:57The royal family of Grandcrest had six princes fighting for the position of the Crown Prince.
12:05But I didn't know that they had already chosen him.
12:08I'm sorry, brother.
12:09It seemed that the youngest son had been chosen.
12:12I had heard that he was only 21 years old.
12:14The honor is all mine, your majesty.
12:17You are as bold as the rumors have said.
12:19Stealing the princess's first dance from her father.
12:23I'm sorry, your majesty.
12:24I didn't know that such a custom existed in Arvonia.
12:27I simply wanted to dance with the princess.
12:31I hope I didn't offend.
12:33Although their words were coated with respect,
12:36tensions were high between my father and Prince Leon.
12:39Not at all, young prince.
12:42I'm well aware the royal family of Grandcrest is known for their impulsive nature.
12:47Grandcrest was a much stronger country than our kingdom of Arvonia.
12:51Something my father resented.
12:54Yes, your majesty.
12:56We certainly always get what we want.
13:03My poor sister has no talents or education.
13:06She is merely a princess in the royal household because the king pities her.
13:10Is that true, princess?
13:12No talent whatsoever?
13:13Do you play the piano, perhaps?
13:15No, I don't play the piano or any instruments for that matter.
13:18I should think a woman as charming as you would have unexplored depths.
13:26Crown Prince Leon, may I show you the new palisade work?
13:30It is hanging in my bedchamber.
13:33Certainly, princess Harper.
13:35But I am having a conversation with your sister.
13:38Who? Amelia?
13:40She's only my half-sister.
13:42She's a poor, old maid.
13:44A trashy peasant who deceives the last man who bedded her.
13:49Dirty in blood, dirty in bed.
13:57I can see why your kingdom is weakened so badly, King Matthew.
14:02You can't even get control over your own daughter.
14:04What a shame.
14:05Princess Harper, has your mother not taught you any manners?
14:08If you have nothing nice to say, then don't speak at all.
14:15Crown Prince.
14:21I'm afraid my aide has told me some very important business that I must attend to.
14:26I'm sorry to leave on such short notice.
14:30Princess, I am sorry that I must leave your ball so early, but thank you for the dance.
14:38You are the only worthy partner.
14:49Such a disrespectful young man.
14:51Quiet now, Mila. Don't make a scene.
14:53But father!
14:54Silence!
14:55Their military is much stronger than ours.
14:58Can't afford to offend them.
15:03Everything is going according to plan, your highness.
15:08Very good, David.
15:11King Matthew has something up his sleeve and I want to know what it is.
15:14You will get to the bottom of it, your highness. You always do.
15:17I hope so, for all our sake.
15:19We cannot afford another war, not against forbidden magic.
15:23And the princess, Mila.
15:26Are you sure about her, your highness?
15:28In the royal family of Grandcrest, it was customary for a king to have many wives.
15:34But when one receives a blue rose, it means he chose her to be his first and legal wife.
15:40I never had second thoughts, David.
15:43Princess Amelia, I will surely make you my queen.
15:48I could not stop thinking about Prince Leon.
15:52But would he ever be with someone like me?
15:55And what about Jackson?
15:57It had been a few days since my coronation ball.
16:00My life had gone back to normal, with the exception of Jackson.
16:04Jackson, is this all for me?
16:06I asked Lily for all of your favorite food items.
16:10My stepmother also made her famous biscuits.
16:13Jackson, no one's ever done the thing this nice for me before.
16:15Amelia, there you are.
16:18Grandfather, it's so lovely to see you. Would you like to join us?
16:21Actually, I have something very important to discuss with you.
16:25Do you remember what I told you when you first arrived?
16:28Yes, of course.
16:28That with time and patience, everything will unfold as it should.
16:32Exactly.
16:34Well, I have a surprise for you.
16:37Meet Logan Fitzwilliam.
16:39I've selected him to serve as your personal knight from this day forward.
16:43A knight? For me?
16:45It's an honor to meet you, Princess Amelia.
16:48But we made up. I thought she was imposed to this.
16:51When a prince or princess turns 18,
16:54they are to receive a personal knight to serve as a bodyguard.
16:57Another custom my stepmother tried her very best to stop.
17:02Don't worry about Mila.
17:03I'm the one who has selected your knight.
17:05There's nothing she can do about it.
17:07Oh, thank you, Grandfather. Thank you.
17:14Yes, well, I think it would be best if we had a private ceremony here.
17:20Is that all right with you?
17:21Oh, of course, Grandfather.
17:22I don't need many witnesses.
17:24People that matter to me are all here.
17:25You'll be my witnesses.
17:27Logan, is that all right with you?
17:28General Anthony, it is already a great honor to be serving the royal family.
17:33I do not ask for recognition or for glory.
17:36Simply doing my duty gives me great joy.
17:40Strange. It feels like I know him already.
17:44The princess did not recognize that the knight who was vowing to protect her with his life
17:49was Crown Prince Leon, the one who had given her the blue rose.
17:53I, Logan Fitzwilliam, Knight of the Royal Guard, hereby solemnly swear...
17:58Sir Logan and I exchanged our oaths.
18:01To be honest, I couldn't have ever dreamed of something like this.
18:05I, Emilia Rosalind von Heist, the third princess of Albania,
18:10have heard thy oath of Logan Fitzwilliam and accept thy soul.
18:14Rise, Sir Logan.
18:17Well done, Princess Emilia.
18:24It will be a pleasure serving you, Princess Emilia.
18:33Perhaps we should show Sir Logan to his chambers.
18:36Oh, yes, of course. Sir Logan, follow me. Jackson will be back shortly.
18:40I'm so sorry, Sir Logan. My side of the palace is a bit shabby.
18:44It's okay, Princess. I don't mind at all.
18:46I don't know if you've heard the stories about me.
18:49I know that you are the third daughter of His Majesty King Matthew.
18:52That's a start. I'd rather you hear about my origins from me than the others.
18:56And I told him the whole truth.
19:00I'm sorry, Sir Logan. I'm sorry.
19:02I'm sorry, Sir Logan. I'm sorry.
19:04I'm sorry, Sir Logan. I'm sorry.
19:06I'm sorry, Sir Logan. I'm sorry.
19:08The whole truth.
19:10Even though I was afraid that he would turn away from me,
19:15if not renounce his vow.
19:17So that's why my side of the courtyard is shabby and plain and not allowed to dress
19:21or act like a princess like my sisters.
19:23I'm so sorry you have to be a personal knight for a forgotten princess like me.
19:27Even if you are the poorest of the poor and the whole world is against you,
19:32I will always be by your side.
19:35I don't care how powerful or rich somebody is.
19:37And as a knight with virtues to uphold,
19:40I believe what's in the heart is what's most important.
19:44And I would love to see what your heart holds, Princess.
19:49He was the first person I had ever met who didn't glorify wealth and status.
19:54Thank you, Sir Logan. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better soon as well.
19:59Sir Jackson's waiting on me.
20:01Lily will take it from here.
20:03Doesn't the Grandis Room belong to the princess?
20:28The first time Princess Amelia arrived,
20:30she was unable to sleep and soon she found herself in a room full of braids,
20:33Such a huge room.
20:34She shared a cot on the floor with her mother,
20:36so big royal rooms were too grand for her.
20:42Plus, the other princess's knights were living in luxury,
20:44so I guess the princess didn't want you to be left out.
20:47What about Princess Amelia's other maids?
20:49Only a handful of maids are allowed
20:50to serve Princess Amelia.
20:52The queen and her stepsisters treat her poorly,
20:54so if we don't get paid well,
20:55then not many of us want to work here.
20:58I never thought the royal family would do such a thing
21:00like that to one of their own.
21:01Even if her mother was a maid,
21:03she's still the king's daughter.
21:05Maybe one day someone like Lord Jackson would marry her.
21:08I'm sure my princess would be perfectly happy with him.
21:11Is Lord Jackson courting the princess?
21:13Well, he certainly has the intention,
21:15but for now, they're just getting to know each other.
21:18The only problem is that Princess Harper's eyes
21:20set on him as well,
21:21and she's used to getting what she wants.
21:24Well, I'm glad she has somebody like you
21:26watching after her.
21:27Thank you, Sir Logan.
21:32David, are you there?
21:34Yes, Your Highness.
21:41How did it go?
21:43We are still investigating,
21:44but it may take some time, Your Highness.
21:47The king has done a good job of covering his tracks.
21:49David was on a mission to find evidence
21:52of king's involvement in helping resurrect forbidden magic.
21:56Take your time.
21:57I'm beginning to enjoy myself here.
21:59Seems like the princess has already started to grow on you.
22:04Yes.
22:06And I cannot wait to get to know her more intimately.
22:11She is my future wife, after all.
22:20Everything looked the same,
22:22but I felt different.
22:24Everything looked the same,
22:25but I felt different.
22:29Good morning, Princess Amelia.
22:30This is the first time you've ever slept in.
22:34What?
22:34What time is it?
22:36It's half past 10.
22:38That was gonna kill me if I'm missing my morning lesson.
22:40Don't worry, Princess.
22:42It was General Anthony who ordered me not to wake you up.
22:44He also told me to give you these.
22:47New clothes?
22:48For me?
22:49It's not just any new clothes.
22:51It's a riding outfit.
22:52You have horseback riding lessons this afternoon.
22:54Oh, Lily, I've always wanted to go horseback riding.
22:57My sisters don't know how.
22:59Well, you better hurry and get down to breakfast
23:01so you're not late for your first lesson with Sir Logan.
23:04Okay, thanks.
23:13Oh, Sir Logan, I'm so sorry.
23:15Princess.
23:16Good morning.
23:17Should I say afternoon?
23:20I'm so sorry.
23:21I don't know what's gotten into me.
23:22I don't normally sleep this late.
23:23Oh, so I'm told.
23:25Perhaps you finally feel safe enough to let your guard down.
23:29I'm glad you're sleeping peacefully with me.
23:31I'm not sleeping with you.
23:33I'm sleeping in the room next to you.
23:35For now.
23:38I'm so embarrassed.
23:40It's not how a princess is supposed to act.
23:42I don't know what's gotten into me.
23:43I'm just glad you feel at ease around me, Princess.
23:46I would love to get to know the real you
23:47rather than the third Princess of Albania.
23:51Now, come.
23:55Let's get some food in you.
24:00I don't mean to sound ungrateful,
24:01but I'm just not used to this kind of food.
24:04May I have a croissant and tea, perhaps?
24:07Those are empty carbs that'll make you full for a little bit,
24:10and then you'll be even hungrier.
24:12Now I can see why you're so thin.
24:14Looks like you would blow away in a storm.
24:16I do believe that all women should be a little plump.
24:20I beg your pardon?
24:21You need some fat in you.
24:23You would look even prettier with some curves.
24:26Are you calling me thin and ugly?
24:29I'm not saying that you're ugly, Your Highness.
24:32I am saying that you would just look more beautiful
24:35with some curves.
24:38Now, come, let's eat.
24:46Come on, it's oatmeal.
24:48It's not...
24:50sticky.
24:56Now be a good girl, and open your mouth.
25:04Wide.
25:08Holy gods, what am I doing?
25:10Is this a normal conversation between a princess and her knight?
25:19Princess Amelia, I must tell you something.
25:27Princess Amelia, please meet my stepmother.
25:31I wanted to meet the girl my stepson can't stop talking about.
25:35It seems we'll be family soon.
25:38I don't understand how I didn't notice it myself, but I ended up caught in the web of
25:44a love triangle.
25:45How about next time I retrieve the kite, Princess?
25:55You smile.
25:56It's beautiful.
25:57Well, don't worry.
25:58This smile is reserved for only you.
26:02Princess Amelia.
26:03Oh, Jackson.
26:04So nice to see you.
26:05Hi.
26:06What was that?
26:07Well, you told me that you wanted to visit new places, and while we don't have that opportunity
26:11now, I brought you a gift from Genova.
26:14Have you ever seen a tiger?
26:15Only in books.
26:16Well, from now on you can see it in person every day, because that handsome creature
26:21that scared the servants in the garden is all yours.
26:26So truth or dare?
26:27Truth.
26:28Why are you courting me?
26:29You're very kind, compassionate, and you have a heart that's so fine that it's hard
26:30to believe.
26:31I'm not a liar.
26:32I'm not a liar.
26:33I'm not a liar.
26:34I'm not a liar.
26:35I'm not a liar.
26:36I'm not a liar.
26:37I'm not a liar.
26:38I'm not a liar.
26:39I'm not a liar.
26:40I'm not a liar.
26:41I'm not a liar.
26:42I'm not a liar.
26:43No one so finely feels this world.
26:49I'm lucky to have met a girl like you.
26:52Truth or dare?
26:55Um, dare.
26:59I want to kiss.
27:04Jackson!
27:05Are you alright?
27:06I'm sorry.
27:07I don't know how I could have missed.
27:08I'm fine, Princess Amelia.
27:10It was just a scratch.
27:12fatal. I brought you some snacks. Sir Logan's idea. Thank you, Lily. So, what do you think
27:27of him? Who? Sir Logan, of course. I saw you two talking earlier. He kissed your hand.
27:34You know what that means. Lily, were you eavesdropping? Well, I didn't mean to. I was just passing
27:39by and I saw the two of you talking intimately. I didn't want to disturb you, so I hid. Lily,
27:44I would prefer if you didn't eavesdrop on Logan and I. Princess, it will never happen
27:51again. It's okay, Lily. Sir Logan is a kind man and he's very knowledgeable during my
27:56writing lessons. He's also tall and handsome and dreamy. And he has a great smile. Oh,
28:05Princess, you're blushing. What? No, I'm not. Princess, you seldom smile. You look so beautiful
28:12when you do. Really? You were really beautiful when you smiled, Princess. Sir Logan, is everything
28:24all right? Why do you ask? Because the princess and the young lord look quite happy with each
28:30other. And why would that upset me? Because you like the princess, do you not? I can tell
28:42by the way you look at her. The princess is young and naive, but she has a good heart.
28:48That much I know. If you like her, you must show it. Are you willing to court her? You
28:54have a worthy rival in front of you. Sir Jackson is indeed a worthy opponent, but I'm
29:00sure I will prevail in the end. Just know if you hurt my lady in any way, you'll gain
29:05an enemy. Logan respected Lily's loyalty. There isn't much dignity left in this world.
29:11Jackson. Oh, Jackson, I've been looking everywhere for you. Princess Harper, is everything all
29:18right? Lord Miles and I are about to have tea in the drawing room. Would you please
29:21join us? Only if Princess Amelia can join. I'd be thrilled if Amelia joined us. So, Miles,
29:42how long have you been courting Princess Harper? I have stopped by a few times now.
29:52Nothing serious quite yet. We're slowly getting to know each other. Lord Miles was known more
29:57for his ego than his political savvy. Much to her chagrin, he had been courting my stepsister.
30:04And you and Princess Amelia? I'm here as often as etiquette allows, so as not to dishonor
30:10Princess Amelia. Well, nothing is set in stone. Courting is meaningless anyway. It is our
30:15father who ultimately decides who we marry. You were right, Princess Harper. And I've
30:21already done a lot to gain your father's approval for Amelia's hand. Why do you think we signed
30:28the new trade alliance? Amelia, you deserve someone that is on your level. My poor sister
30:39is only half royal. That's simply not true. It's Princess Amelia who deserves better. And
30:47I will prove myself to her every day if I have to. You're a lord, and she's... Well,
30:57where's that Kate with the tea? Apologies for the delay. We needed a special teapot for Lord
31:04Miles's oolong tea. My father imported it all the way from Grand Crest. Amelia, would you do
31:15your big sister a favor and pour me some tea? Pretty please. My hands are tired. Of course,
31:23Harper. My face! You burnt my face! The teapot, it slipped. I didn't mean to. You did that on
31:43purpose. You're jealous of your sister's beauty. What if it scars? I'll be hideous. Harper, I'm
31:50so sorry. It was an accident. I didn't mean to. Miles, what are you doing? She's still a princess.
31:56Princess, Kate. She's a bastard. Logan! You dare lay your hands on my princess?
32:06I'm sorry, my princess. It's all my fault you were hurt. I should have been by your side.
32:10What? Logan, no. It's not your fault. Don't blame yourself. Who do you think you are? I'm the son
32:17of the Duke of Carlson. I am the heir to the Carlson House of Lords. My princess, please stand
32:23back. I'll handle this. Logan, no. I'm not going anywhere. God, how much I love that smile. Wait,
32:31what? What am I thinking about? He starts a fight and he's about to get beaten up and I'm thinking
32:37about a smile. Don't worry. Even if there were an army in front of me, there wouldn't be a single
32:42man that would stop me from avenging you. Well, well, well, such a sweet couple. And what kind of
32:49ragamuffin is sleeping with that? I am Princess Amelia's knight. She has a knight. In honor
33:00of Princess Amelia, I am giving you one last chance. Apologize to the princess
33:07or lose your life. Are you kidding? Me? Apologize to her? Sir Miles, as punishment
33:19for attacking my princess, I challenge you to a duel. You challenge me to a duel?
33:27Fine. Somebody get my sword. Now! I had seen grandfather practicing with his knights and
33:35sparring with one another, but this was my first time witnessing a true duel.
33:46Are they going to be okay? Don't worry. No one is going to lose their lives here,
33:50but it's inevitable that they'll sustain some injuries. The loser of the duel must meet the
33:55demands of the winner, no matter what. Thinking of Logan made my heart race even faster. Jackson,
34:02we need to put a stop to this. I'm afraid it's too late, princess. Logan is a worthy opponent.
34:09Come on.
34:23Admit defeat and this ends here. Never.
34:33Surrender. No! That's cheating! Isn't it normal for a knight to have to fight for his lady and
34:42maybe get hurt? Why am I so worried? It's over, Lord Miles. You lose.
35:00Sir Logan, as winner, what do you demand of Sir Miles?
35:07Get on your knees in front of Princess Amelia and beg for her forgiveness. Kneel in front of that
35:15What's what you say before I shame you in front of all of Ovania? All right. Fine.
35:22Princess Amelia Roslyn von Heist, I, Miles Franklin Tantridge, ask for your forgiveness.
35:37I, um, I... As princess, you have every right to punish him. I suggest you slap him. I have
35:43never slapped anybody before. As princess, you must show your power and authority to servants
35:49and those around you, your highness. Logan was right. Many people were watching us.
35:54If I didn't do something, they would think that I'm a weakling. Look up, Sir Miles.
36:02I will forgive you, but do not forget your place. I may be a bastard,
36:05but I still have royal blood flowing through my veins. My status will always be higher than yours.
36:11That weakling is so confident that you have your personal knight. Well, that won't last long.
36:25Come in.
36:27Come in.
36:39Princess Amelia, I can dress my wounds myself. You can't reach the ones on your side and your
36:43back, can you? Oh, no, but it's... No buts about it. It's my fault you were injured.
36:48The least I can do is put some ointment on it. Well, well, well. It seems I was mistaken
36:54about you, princess. Why are you calling me princess? I thought when we were alone,
37:02we could use our real names. Is my little Amelia throwing a tantrum?
37:06Just strip and let me put some medicine on your wounds. Consider it an order.
37:12All right, Amelia. Your wish is my command.
37:24Ah.
37:41I wonder how he got these.
37:44Do they scare you? No, not at all.
37:47Well, then are they ugly?
37:52Or perhaps you pity me? Pity you? I'm happy and proud.
37:57Happy and proud? Yes, you've endured all of this and made it out.
38:04I'm happy that you are alive and I was able to meet you.
38:10And I'm proud that you live every day with that smile on your face.
38:14You really are different, princess Amelia.
38:19Is that a bad thing? I was used to people putting me down,
38:24but I never wanted Logan to think poorly of me.
38:29No, it's... No. It's a compliment. You are far from what I expected.
38:37You're ointment and wound. You're so sweet. It's dangerous.
38:54Promise me you won't let other men see this look.
39:01Promise me that you will only look like this for me.
39:07Can I kiss you? I didn't know what to say.
39:13A kiss is between a romantic couple, right? I'll take your silence as a yes.
39:21Grandfather found out. I don't care who finds out.
39:26I just want you to be sure in your decision.
39:30So let's just leave this here for now.
39:36You should go. We have horseback riding lessons tomorrow.
39:46You're mine, Amelia. Don't forget it.
39:51Yours? Yes. Only mine.
39:56Yes. Only mine.
40:03Princess Harper could not rest until she ruined Amelia's life,
40:06so she sent her maid to do her dirty work.
40:17I couldn't stop thinking about what had happened between Logan and me.
40:21The feeling of his lips on mine.
40:24But what about Jackson? I still felt my heart flutter when I thought of Jackson,
40:28but it was fleeting. My feelings for Logan were much more intense.
40:34Is this what they call love?
40:38Princess, is everything all right? You look worried.
40:45Lily, have you ever been in love? Princess, is this about Sir Jackson?
40:50Sir Logan?
40:56I've only ever read about it in novels. I have no clue what love is really like.
41:01Well, did you kiss?
41:04How did it feel?
41:09My heart races when he talks to me and goes crazy when he touches me.
41:13I find myself thinking about him all the time. I feel comfortable around him.
41:18I believe that is love. My princess has found her first love.
41:23You've officially grown up.
41:24He's taking me riding again this afternoon. I have to meet him at the stables.
41:28How will I talk to him? I don't even know how to look at him after what happened.
41:32He told me that I'm his.
41:34Princess, that means you're a couple.
41:36A couple? But Lily, what if I'm making a mistake? I mean, what about Sir Jackson?
41:41He's been so sweet and kind to me and done so much to court me.
41:47How will I choose?
41:50Princess!
41:52What happened?
41:53Sir Logan?
42:04Amelia is on the brink of death. Will she succumb to the malice around her?
42:09And how far will Logan go to make those who wronged her pay?
42:18Watch what happens next in the story.
42:24Please let me go!
42:31Hope? Hope!
42:34No. No.
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