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00:01Did you say Charles Arbor? That's who Professor Celia is marrying?
00:07Yes. A marriage of convenience in the truest sense.
00:12What do you mean?
00:13It was decided after the war. The Kingdom of Beltram suffered a crushing defeat to the Proxian Empire.
00:19Our nation would have been lost without Duke Arbor and his house.
00:23Thanks to him, we were able to negotiate for peace, but the royal family was stripped of its power and authority.
00:29Duke Huguenot also faced sanctions, but fled the capital before they could be imposed.
00:34This left an opening for House Arbor to seize power.
00:37And what better way than to unite with another noble house, especially one as esteemed as House Clare?
00:43Do you know why, Professor Celia? Do you know what House Clare stands to gain from this arrangement?
00:49No. I'm afraid I don't have that information.
00:59What will you do, Haruto?
01:03The ceremony is tomorrow. So if I'm going to talk to Professor Celia, I need to do it tonight.
01:08I see.
01:10It won't be easy. The Professor is inside the castle, so security will be much tighter than it was at the Academy.
01:16Then I'll use my spirit form to investigate.
01:19But if you do that, you'll essentially turn into a mass of Ode and Mana.
01:23What if they have precautions in place to catch magical presences?
01:26Are you sure you'll be safe?
01:28I can easily sense any magical detection.
01:31Alright then. Wait, hold on. Shouldn't I tell you what she-
01:35I know what Celia looks like.
01:37I'm counting on you, Aisha.
01:39Yes.
01:40Just leave it to me.
01:53I am sorry, my dear Celia.
01:55To arrive on the eve of my own daughter's wedding is a travesty.
01:58I regret that I could not be here to assist you with the preparations.
02:01Please, don't apologize. I know you've had important matters to attend to, Father.
02:06Yes. No need to be so glum. All the preparations are complete, Count Clare.
02:10Or perhaps I should call you Father. We're family now, after all.
02:14I hear this wedding will be a lavish affair.
02:17But of course. It's more than just a wedding, after all.
02:20It's a celebration of House Arbor and House Clare becoming one.
02:24Our union shall show the world that Beltram is just as prosperous and powerful as ever.
02:29Perhaps. But there is still great disharmony within the kingdom. Security will be thorough, I trust.
02:35Unprecedentedly so. We'll have the Royal Guard, the Mage Corps. Don't you worry. I've gathered all the kingdom's finest.
02:41I suppose that should ease my mind. But when it comes to my daughter's safety, I'll always worry.
02:47And I'll always appreciate it, Father.
02:50Hmm. Yes, your concern is quite touching indeed. But we should be the ones worrying about you.
02:56What with all those salacious rumors about you coming from the Royal Court.
03:00Why, there are even those who claim that you and your noble friends have been in contact with the traitor, Duke Huguenot.
03:07Nothing but lies and unfounded slander.
03:09Oh yes, I'm sure that's true. But it's also true that the public's trust in you is wavered, wouldn't you agree?
03:15Those who know me are aware that I would never betray my country.
03:19Father, I am on your side. After all, a happy marriage between myself and your daughter will serve to protect your standing.
03:26House Arbor will shield House Clare from scrutiny till death do us part. Isn't it romantic?
03:33So it seems we are at least grateful for that much.
03:38Then you can show us that gratitude by renouncing your position within House Clare and serving as a commander and director for House Arbor.
03:45How does that sound?
03:47So he seeks to blackmail me, does he?
03:50My darling Celia, I am so sorry. But your father has been outplayed this time.
03:59It must be so. I will do everything in my power to fulfill my duties.
04:04Excellent. Then let's toast to the future of our houses. And of course, to this beautiful bride of mine.
04:13To you both.
04:15My father and I are in your debt, Lord Charles. We swear to dedicate our lives to this union from now on.
04:21As will I. Then here's to a lovely ceremony tomorrow.
04:26Cheers.
04:33Their defenses are as strong as I thought they'd be. Must be preparing for tomorrow.
04:38Haruto. I've trapped Celia's location.
04:41Good work. Where is she?
04:43She's outside the palace at the moment. In the large building to the left of the main gate.
04:48Understood. I'm on my way.
04:51I was finally able to see father for the first time in ages, and we haven't even had a moment to enjoy each other's company.
05:06But at least he and House Claire will be protected this way. All that's left is for me to become that man's property for the rest of my life.
05:16My only regret is not seeing him again.
05:28I'm going to hold you to that promise. So just be careful for me, please.
05:37Even now, my feelings for Ryo are so...
05:54Who's there?
05:58Keep it down. Professor Celia, I'm back.
06:02It's Ryo.
06:04What?
06:05Oh.
06:08It's been a long time.
06:09Wait. Ryo?
06:11That's right.
06:13How are you... here right now?
06:16I promised I'd see you again, didn't I?
06:18I'm just sorry. It took four years.
06:25Ryo!
06:27It really is you.
06:30Yeah. I'm here.
06:31I... I... I can't believe you came back. I feel like I'm dreaming.
06:37Professor.
06:38So, did you miss me?
06:39Yes. I missed you. It's been so long.
06:43Too long.
06:44Look at you.
06:45Hm?
06:46I didn't expect you to get so tall.
06:48Meanwhile, you haven't changed very much at all.
06:50What? That can't possibly be true. I've matured and become a woman.
06:54You have. You were always beautiful. But even more so now.
06:59Huh?
07:00How can you stand there and say things like that so easily?
07:06You've grown up to be so dashing, Ryo. Not to mention strong. And gallant too.
07:12Thank you, Professor.
07:19Huh? I just meant that it's good to see you safe and healthy, that's all.
07:24But wait. How did you even get in here?
07:27Did you sneak in somehow?
07:29I did. Sorry.
07:30I figured.
07:31I figured.
07:32Oh, right. Did you make it to the Yagama region?
07:34Where else did you travel to?
07:36Tell me everything. I'm dying to know.
07:38I don't know where to start.
07:40Oh, but first.
07:41Would you like some tea? There's plenty.
07:44Takes me back.
07:45You and I drank a lot of tea.
07:47Yes, we did.
07:49I always end up drinking it alone these days.
07:53Professor.
07:54Is it true that you're getting married?
07:57I heard that your groom is Charles Arbor.
08:01Yes.
08:03That's correct.
08:05Forgive me for asking this question.
08:07But do you want to marry him, Professor?
08:10I'm sorry.
08:12I don't mean to pry.
08:14It's just...
08:15I was told your wedding is tomorrow.
08:18If your question is whether I consented to it, the answer is yes.
08:22You consented to marrying Charles Arbor?
08:24Really?
08:26I know you have a complicated history with him.
08:30No.
08:32Just tell me why.
08:33Does it have anything to do with your family status?
08:36Of course not.
08:38It's just that I'm of age.
08:40I'd prefer not to spend the rest of my life alone with my research, that's all.
08:44Is that true?
08:45Yes.
08:46And I know what you're thinking, but Lord Charles is chivalrous and kind towards women, so I have nothing to fear.
08:52Professor.
08:54What?
08:55Are you telling me you'll marry me instead?
08:57Do you plan to sweep me off my feet and run away with me, Ryo?
09:00Is that what you're saying or is this all just a farce?
09:03But... I...
09:05Just kidding.
09:07What?
09:08My apologies.
09:09Please forget I said all that.
09:11Professor.
09:12I think you should leave, Ryo.
09:14What?
09:15But we're not finished talking.
09:16Yes, we are.
09:17My attendants will be back here any minute now.
09:20I have to prepare for tomorrow.
09:21It is my wedding day after all.
09:23It really was so lovely to see you again.
09:28Oh, but please don't come to the ceremony, alright?
09:32Now, I need you to hurry and go.
09:35And take care not to get caught as you leave, please.
09:38From the moment I close that door, I'm going to give you 20 seconds to get out.
09:42Go on!
09:44Leave here this instant or I swear I will scream!
09:47Go now!
09:48One, two, three, four, five, six...
10:04Thank you, Ryo.
10:06You kept your promise to me.
10:09And that made me truly happy.
10:12But I refuse to let you get caught up in all of this.
10:16Goodbye, Ryo.
10:18Ah!
10:20Haruto?
10:21I couldn't get her to tell me her true feelings.
10:24So what will you do?
10:26I don't know.
10:28But I do know one thing.
10:29I need to learn more about this wedding.
10:32Then I will assist you.
10:34I'm sorry.
10:35Why are you apologizing?
10:37Because I've constantly needed your help since we met.
10:40I told you, Haruto.
10:42I will always be by your side no matter what.
10:44I am here to assist you with whatever you need whenever you need it.
10:50Let's go!
10:51We have to wait!
10:52I will see you again.
10:53Oh, we have to wait!
10:54All in!
10:55Sir!
10:57Ready!
10:58Right face!
10:59Lord Charles!
11:00Sir Rice is here to see you!
11:01Ha-ha-ha, Sir Rice!
11:02What an honor!
11:03Allow me to congratulate you on this most momentous of unions.
11:07Thank you so much for attending.
11:09Well, given the nature of our relationship, it is a joy to be here and offer my support.
11:14Much obliged indeed, sir. When did you first arrive in our fair capital?
11:18Only just now.
11:19My apologies. If I'd known earlier that you'd be staying with us, I'd have provided a proper welcome.
11:24Oh no, please don't trouble yourself. Though Proxia and Beltram are officially at peace,
11:29there is still great tension between our two nations.
11:32If you are too friendly with me, I'm sure there are many who would be displeased.
11:36I suppose so.
11:38For now, let's keep things quiet.
11:41Well, I am touched by your consideration.
11:43Think nothing of it.
11:44But I insist you come to my home after the ceremony.
11:48On your first night with your new bride? I wouldn't dream of it, my lord.
11:52Well, that's uh... You truly are too kind.
11:57I sense a spirit nearby. A considerably powerful one.
12:01Is something the matter?
12:03Nothing at all.
12:04If you'll excuse me, I think I'll go to the ceremony hall a bit early.
12:08Then I'll fetch someone to show you the way.
12:10You there!
12:10I'm honored, Lord Charles.
12:15It disappeared.
12:16Of course, sir.
12:23Everything is fine. I am a doll. A doll with no feelings or desires of her own.
12:30Celia! Come out here if you would.
12:33Yes, one moment.
12:39Celia, darling. You look magnificent. Truly a sight to behold.
12:43You are too kind, Lord Charles. I thank you.
12:46You're perfect. Simply perfect. Better than I imagined.
12:52Oh my. Are you nervous? Worry not. Your future husband is here.
12:58In case you find yourself in need of someone to talk to, I've brought you my other wives.
13:03I'm sure you'll all become fast friends.
13:06Tennesina, tend to my new bride, would you?
13:08With pleasure, dear.
13:09I am Charles's first wife, Tennesina. Before you join the six of us, I'd like to make one thing clear.
13:18What's that?
13:20Normally, as the daughter of a count, you would be superior to all of us in social standing.
13:24But I want you to know from the very start that will not be the case here.
13:27Once you have married Lord Charles, you will be his seventh wife, ranking you dead last among us.
13:32So you'll need to tread lightly and be mindful of your place.
13:35I understand completely.
13:37Impertinence of any kind will not be tolerated, so stay in line, is that clear?
13:41Perfectly, my lady. I will try not to make blunders, but I hope you will look upon me kindly if I do.
13:47Well, the first blunder is that complexion. Such a ghastly face will bring shame upon Duke Arbor's house.
13:53Can you not smile more brightly?
13:55I... I will try.
13:57It will do.
13:59Lady Celia!
14:01What is all this ruckus?
14:03Her Highness Princess Christina is here to see you!
14:07Princess Christina? Please, let her through!
14:09Yes, ma'am.
14:11The nerve! Who said you could do that?
14:13My deepest apologies. But it would bring shame upon Duke Arbor's house to keep her
14:17Highness Princess Christina waiting, would it not?
14:20Princess Christina!
14:21You honor us with your presence!
14:22Please forgive me for intruding on your wedding preparations unannounced. I do not wish to be a bother.
14:28You could never be a bother, Princess. Thank you for coming.
14:31My... You look so beautiful, Professor. I don't believe I've ever seen a more stunning bride.
14:38Thank you so much. You're too kind.
14:41Princess Christina, please, come sit down and relax with us.
14:45No, thank you. I'd prefer to speak with my former teacher in private.
14:48Oh, please forgive my impertinence. I suppose the rest of us will take our leave then.
14:54Let's be off, ladies. Come along now.
15:00Professor, congratulations to you. I'm here to give you my best in my parents' stead.
15:05I truly appreciate it.
15:09I still can't believe how beautiful you look, Professor.
15:12Thank you, but your praise is far too good for me, Princess.
15:17What a relief.
15:19Your face looks much less pallid than it did when I first arrived.
15:23Is that so?
15:24I was wondering, did those ladies say something to you that made you uncomfortable?
15:28Oh no. I've just been so anxious about today that I didn't sleep too well.
15:33Perhaps that's why.
15:35I see.
15:36It really has been a long time, hasn't it?
15:40Princess Christina, I'm so happy to see you again.
15:43I am as well.
15:46And after all, thanks to your wedding, I was able to get out of the palace.
15:51You don't know what it means to me to have a bit of freedom for a change.
15:55Yes, I certainly know how stringent Duke Arbor's guards can be.
15:58They wouldn't need to be if the royal family's security were not so inadequate.
16:02I'm sure Flora would agree with that.
16:06I can't imagine how you must have felt when Duke Huguenot fled the kingdom with her.
16:10It must have been so painful.
16:13Yes, but it made me understand that the royal family's power died with the people's faith in us.
16:17And now that loss of power has forced you into this marriage, Professor.
16:21I'm so sorry for the suffering we've caused you.
16:25Why are you apologizing? This marriage was a choice I made for myself. I'm not suffering from it.
16:32The expression on your face tells a different story.
16:35While I was still at the academy, I admired you so much, Professor Celia.
16:44It was always so obvious how happy it made you to teach and conduct your research there.
16:50But when I look at you now, it's like you're a bird locked in a cage.
16:53Listen to me. You must never hesitate to tell me if there is a way to bring that smile back.
17:01Princess Christina.
17:03I promise you, I will do anything it takes to assist you.
17:08Thank you so much, Princess.
17:11Likewise, I will keep praying for your safe reunion with Princess Flora.
17:14I know you'll see her again.
17:21You've certainly spared no expense.
17:24Of course I haven't.
17:25Why don't we head to the Seraph-
17:26Before we go, you're in charge of the armed forces I've gathered here, right, Alfred?
17:31I've heard that's why they call you the King's Sword.
17:34Your famous skills belong to whomever is in power in this kingdom.
17:37And since my wedding is a royal affair, and I have authority over the ceremony's security,
17:42that means I also have authority over you.
17:46I shall work tirelessly to ensure that I fulfill my secret duties to the realm.
17:52Well, aren't you a model citizen?
17:58Year 1000 of the Holy Era, Spring.
18:01The wedding ceremony between Professor Celia and Charles Arbor has begun.
18:12Year00 of the Holy Era, Spring.
18:31The bride is wearing so much silver!
18:33Long live the Silver bride!
18:36The Silver bride!
18:38Bless you, Silver bride!
18:41Oh, calling you the Silver Bride, are they?
18:43Not a bad nickname, honestly, coming from these ignorant peasants.
18:47I'm sure beauties like you are as rare as precious metals to them.
18:51That's very kind of you, Lord Charles.
18:53It won't be long now until I can call you mine and mine alone, darling.
18:59And you'll seal that vow with a kiss.
19:08Long live the House of Arbor!
19:10Long live Lord Charles Arbor!
19:12Long live the House of Arbor!
19:14Long live the House of Arbor!
19:16Long live the House of Arbor!
19:18Long live the House of Arbor!
19:20Long live the House of Arbor!
19:22Long live the House of Arbor!
19:26Not long, this kingdom will belong to me, just as you will too.
19:30Long live the House of Arbor!
19:40In the back of my life, I'll be able to heal my soul
20:10There they are!
20:16Long live the bride! Long live the silver bride!
20:22Professor...
20:24Haruto, I'm going in.
20:26Right.
20:28Celia?
20:30Yes, thank you. Thank you for your support.
20:32Celia, you must stay calm. Who are you?
20:34My name is Aishiya.
20:36Haruto... no.
20:38Ryo asked me to speak with you this way.
20:41Did you say Ryo?
20:42Look to your right.
20:48Ryo? Ryo?
20:50What are you doing here?
20:52I told you not to come.
20:54For you to see me like this is more than I can bear.
20:58Did you understand that?
21:00Celia, what on earth is the matter?
21:02I'm sorry, Lord Charles.
21:04It's just that I have so many emotions welling up.
21:08Why Celia, I was certain you cared for me.
21:11But to weep with joy?
21:14But we must remain dignified here.
21:16No crying in front of the peasants.
21:18Of course.
21:19Can you still hear me, Aishiya?
21:29Where did Ryo go?
21:32Did I just imagine him there?
21:37Did I just imagine him there?
21:46Celia?
21:49I am a doll.
21:51I am a doll.
21:52Mm-hmm.
21:55Stop right there!
21:56Hurry up!
21:57They can't!
21:58They can't!
21:59They can't!
22:00They can't!
22:01They can't!
22:02They can't!
22:03They can't!