01x03 - The Villainess and Trespassing

[bunniefuu]

-[birds chirping]

-Mm.

[ALICIA] Hm?

My fever seems to be down.

All thanks

to Prince Duke's medicine!

That was purely clinical!

Nothing more to it!

In his eyes, he sees me

as his sweet little sister,

I'm sure.

Just forget about it!

Besides,

I can't let anything

distract me

from my main focus.

Namely,

the heroine.

♪

To that end, I think I'll sneak

into the Magic Academy

to investigate!

♪

[Alicia groans]

Where am I?

I'm so lost!

This campus is like

a huge maze!

[ALICIA]

I want to ask someone

how to get

to the school building,

but if they found out

a child like me got in here,

they'd kick me out for sure.

-[LIZ] Pardon.

-[gasps]

Are you all right there?

It looks like you're lost.

No, I, um

-I'm fine.

-Good.

Oh, and by the way,

I'm Liz Cather.

Cather?

[ALICIA]

Never heard that name before.

And my family runs

the bakery in town,

so I'm merely

a humble commoner.

[ALICIA]

Huh?

Wait, a commoner

who's allowed to go

to the Magic Academy?

It's the heroine!

She didn't have a name

or any kind of visuals

in the game,

so I didn't recognize her!

So, um, who are you?

How about you tell me

your name and I'll help you?

My name's Alicia.

Alicia Williams, actually.

♪

Uh, what a lovely name.

Please, tell me where you're

trying to get to, Alicia Dear.

Um, I'm just looking

for the main building.

[LIZ]

Oh, I see!

Well, then, please follow me.

But wait a sec!

[ALICIA]

A little chummy, isn't she?

She should know her place

and show me some respect.

Wait, that's not exactly fair.

She's proficient in magic

having earned her way

into the academy

on a merit-based scholarship.

She's been unfairly judged

due to her low social status.

She's light years ahead of me.

But still, I know,

I'll catch up with her soon.

Williams, huh?

Where have I heard

that name before?

-[FEMALE STUDENT 3A] Miss Liz!

-Huh?

[LIZ]

Hi, everyone!

What perfect timing!

I was just showing

this lost little girl around.

Huh?

Where did she go?

[sighs]

[ALICIA] I was almost spotted

by those other students.

And now I owe

the heroine for her kindness.

That's not very

villainessy of me.

Hmm.

It's him.

Prince Duke!

-[LIZ] Hi, Duke!

-[DUKE] Oh, Liz.

I swear

I just found the cutest

little girl a few moments ago!

They look so perfect together.

It's too much!

Wow, a commoner and a prince.

A love that defies class!

I heard that when someone hid

Miss Liz's textbooks,

Prince Duke found them for her.

I'm rooting for their romance

from the sidelines!

Me too!

[ALICIA] If things go the way

they did in the game,

Liz Cather will end up

with Prince Duke.

Maybe they have

no choice but to be close.

[bell tolling]

Now that classes

are in session,

taking a little peek around

before I go couldn't hurt.

I've come this far,

I might as well

scope out the school!

[laughs]

This is definitely

the Magic Academy!

It may have more books

about magic

than we have at home!

I can't wait till

I'm old enough to attend!

Hm?

I wonder what that's all about?

[indistinct chatter]

Hey, did you hear?

Some type of prodigy kid

is in the reference room

right now.

[FEMALE STUDENT 3E]

That seems weird.

I didn't think today

was a visitation day.

You know that blackboard

in the library?

The one with new problem

on it every week?

She's in there

working it out so fast

I couldn't believe my eyes!

What?

You must be joking.

Those tasks

are always super hard.

I think the current one

was "Explain in detail

how Laval might be

brought under

this country's jurisdiction."

If she's answering

questions like that,

she must be the daughter

of some noble family.

[FEMALE STUDENT 3D]

Yeah, maybe!

She looked about ten years old

and had black hair.

[ALBERT]

Don't tell me.

It's exactly what you think.

[chalk squeaking]

[CURTIS] "Use

the economic collapse of Duran

to isolate Laval.

Then feign support

for the weakened,

impoverished Laval,

and seize the opportunity

to suppress their rights."

Whoa.

How could a ten-year-old

girl come up with that?

[smirks]

[ALICIA] That answer's pretty

villainess-coded,

if you ask me.

Huh.

Uh

No. Alicia!

[ALICIA]

I'm so exhausted,

I really don't see

why Albert had to throw

such a big fit over that.

[ARNOLD]

A Divergent?

[ALICIA]

Father sounds upset.

Are you saying she's dangerous?

-I'm saying

[ALICIA] That man,

he's with is Lord Joan.

Father said

"Divergent," didn't he?

[JOAN] It's highly likely that

she's a Divergent.

Who's there?

[ARNOLD]

Alicia.

How much did you hear?

Uh

There's no choice.

We'll have to erase

her memories.

Too risky if we don't.

[ALICIA]

No, wait.

I promise to never say

a word about any of this!

I won't tell a soul that

Liz Cather is a Divergent!

Hm?

[both sighs]

Liz Cather, you say?

[ALICIA] I know in the game,

the heroine is considered

a dangerous threat

because of her powers.

Very well.

So, you promise to pretend

you never heard

any of this conversation?

[ALICIA]

Of course.

But from what I can tell,

she doesn't seem like someone

who would bring harm

to the kingdom,

I don't think

we need to worry about her.

I see.

Hm. Wait, does that mean

you met her at some point?

Uh, it's just kind of

a feeling I get, you know?

My, it's quite late,

so if you'll excuse me,

I should go to bed now.

[ALICIA]

The Five Great Noble Families

have their eye on her now?

I hate to admit it,

but well done, heroine.

I won't be upstaged by her!

♪

[LIZ] What an awful thought,

Alicia Dear!

♪

[ALICIA]

You could never understand.

[fingers snap]

[ALICIA] Clean all the dirt

and grime away now!

Nice.

Looks like I've mastered

dark magic up to level ten.

Truthfully, I was hoping

that I'd learn a spell

that could help purify

Roana's drinking water,

but that one's level 25.

Let's see.

I might as well go ahead

and try a level 25 one out.

[knocking on door]

[ALBERT]

Alicia, do you have a moment?

[ALICIA]

Come in.

Would you care

to join us for tea?

Everyone just showed up.

Alicia Dear!

Hello, Liz.

Oh, wow, why didn't you

tell me that

you're Al's little sister?

Well, now, I didn't know

that you'd ever met each other.

Yes!

I helped her find her

way around campus

the other day.

You helped me

at the welcome ceremony

my first day of school,

and then I somehow

had a chance

to help your little sister

in the same way!

What do you think?

Sounds a lot like fate, huh?

Wow, think so?

[ALICIA] Could you not use me

as fodder for flirting, please?

Jeez, it certainly

didn't take her any time

to conquer my brother.

Why don't you join?

You can sit right here,

next to me.

[ALICIA] Sounds good.

Thank you very much.

We're having

this meeting to discuss

what our class should do

for the upcoming school fair.

Really?

Seems like I'll only be

in your way

if I stay much longer then.

It's fine,

outsiders are welcome

to attend the fair, as well.

We would love to hear

your ideas, if you have any.

[ALICIA] What happens

at the school fair again?

It's a truly pivotal event

in the game!

It helps deepen

the bond between

Duke and the heroine!

As the villainess,

I can't simply stand by

and watch them fall in love.

I have an idea.

As Liz's rival,

we should put some

kind of obstacle in her path!

Oh, yeah, like what?

When the happy couple

gets all lovey-dovey

go up to them and say,

"You know, you sure

have a lot of nerve.

Since when does

a peasant like you

get to be with a prince?"

-There.

-That does sound fun!

No classism allowed,

you can't stoop that low.

Wha

Um. Yeah, she's right.

Now remember,

one's class is determined

at birth

and it is no reflection

on that person's heart.

If I want to insult

the heroine,

I must face her fair

and square

and remember my dignity

as the villainess of the story!

♪

Just be up front.

Give your honest assessment

of who is best for the prince,

which is you and not Liz,

of course.

That could work!

It's definitely

villainess-like!

Um, but sounds like

a trap though.

Isn't that the same

as confessing

your love to Prince Duke?

-Ah.

-Ah.

[groans]

Oh, my goodness,

you're really concentrating

and trying to come up

with good ideas!

You're so sweet!

[ALICIA]

Huh? Oh, no!

She actually likes me?

I have to do something quick!

I have a question.

Is it true that you can use

all the magical elements?

Yes.

[ALICIA]

Have you ever considered

giving a stage performance

in front of an audience

using your magic?

[LIZ]

A magic show?

[ALICIA] Heh, heh!

She's a sweet, demure heroine.

She has to hate the idea

of showing off like that,

right?

What a lovely idea!

-Huh?

-It's not bad at all.

People would go nuts for it!

What's up with them

being willing to just

run with something so random?

You know

what would seal the deal?

If you were to join me

as my assistant!

Oh, no, no.

I'm afraid I have to pass.

Sorry, I'm still too young

to be a student at the academy.

That shouldn't matter!

Don't worry, we can work out

all the details

with the school.

[ALICIA] If you're such

a perfect heroine,

why can't you at least

take a hint

I don't want to do

this with you?

[LIZ] Oh, come on.

It'll be something

[DUKE] Hey, stop.

You shouldn't push her.

I would rather die

than be up there.

Especially

as your assistant, Liz!

Huh?

Uh, why would you say that?

That's going a bit too far,

don't you think, Ali?

My goodness.

I'm not sure

what I could have done,

but have I caused you

to dislike me?

Don't be so coy.

Everyone has people

they don't mesh with.

There's no need for us

to force ourselves

to act friendly.

[LIZ] Well, then,

there's nothing to worry about!

I'm positive that once

we talk it out,

we'll see eye to eye

and become

the best of friends, too.

It'll all work out fine,

so don't you worry

about a thing.

[gasps]

[ALBERT]

That makes perfect sense.

How can you say

whether you like someone

if you've never even

bothered to get to know them?

Perhaps you'd become

fast friends

if you had a long talk

with her?

[sighs]

A chat over tea's fine,

but I'm not getting

on stage with her.

Thank you!

[ALICIA] Talking to her a bit

might not be so bad, they said.

If only I'd known

how wrong they were.

[LIZ] What's your

favorite flower, Alicia Dear?

[ALICIA]

Lily of the valley.

Because behind their beauty

lies a very potent poison.

[LIZ]

I adore marguerite daisies.

Do you have a sweet tooth

or a favorite dessert?

[ALICIA]

Macarons.

It's like we're playing

the world's longest game

of 20 questions.

Each of which is somehow

even more pointless

than the last.

Let's see, what do you like

to do in your free time?

[ALICIA]

Okay, that's it.

[finger snaps]

How about things like this?

How did she

No way?

Here you go.

You said marguerite daisies?

The perfect flower

for a goody-two-shoes like you,

don't you think?

[GALE]

Please don't say she's

She's still so young,

isn't she?

She's only ten years old.

I didn't even know that

she could use magic myself.

I need time to think.

[ALICIA]

The mood sure has changed.

[GALE]

A Divergent.

Alicia, would you please

go back to your room?

As for the rest of you,

I'm afraid we're done

for the day.

[ALICIA]

What's going on?

Divergent?

What's that mean?

Wasn't that supposed

to be about Liz?

♪

You don't need to worry

your head

about a thing, Alicia Dear.

I just know Albert

will figure something out.

[sighs]

Thank you

for the fresh daisies.

They're so beautiful.

I love what they mean

in flower language.

[WILL]

I see.

So, you've been studying hard

and can actually use magic?

Yes, but only on a beginner

level, at best.

You're not yet 13 yet,

right?

Most people normally

can't use magic until then.

Huh?

[WILL] I did happen to know

of one other person

who could use magic

at a very young age, like you.

They were praised by everyone

for their rare talent,

and they quickly increased

their magic ability

up to level 80.

That's not so bad.

So, what happened to them?

It destroyed them.

[ALICIA]

What?

They had such

incredible abilities

but they quickly

overestimated themselves

and tried using

level 100 magic.

As a result, their mana

raged out of control,

and they could never use

magic again.

Seriously?

Listen close

and remember this well,

these spells are given

levels because

you're supposed to take them

one at a time.

'Kay, I think I understand.

[groans]

Sorry, Gill.

We didn't mean

to disturb your rest.

Oh, and this girl here

is Alicia.

You have her to thank

for your medicine.

It's such a pleasure

to meet you, Gill.

I'm relieved to see

you're all right.

[scoffs]

I'm terribly sorry, Alicia.

It's from growing up here.

You learn to keep

your guard up pretty early on.

[ALICIA]

I can't blame him.

What would Liz Cather do

if she were here right now?

The marguerite daisy

symbolizes sincerity and trust.

Perfect for a heroine,

but not for me,

as I want to make

my mark as a villainess.

I'm sure if she were here,

her kind words would easily

melt the ice around his heart.

Wait a second.

Does that mean I just admitted

there's something the heroine

can do that I can't?

Me, the greatest villainess

in the world?

[ALICIA]

Hey, Gill.

Maybe you would

have been happier

if I left you for dead

on the street?

What's that?

As long as you're still alive,

you can't avoid contact

with other people, sorry.

Do you think

you can keep running away

from what scares you forever?

[scoffs]

The truth is, I only saved you

because I thought

you had potential

but maybe you should have died.

[GILL] No one asked you

to help me,

and now you're running

your mouth?

Like a noble brat

can ever understand how I feel!

True, I've lived

a comfortable life.

The worlds we grew up

in are completely different.

[grunts]

But you're right that

I need to take responsibility.

I saved your life

without your permission.

So, if you are truly certain

that you don't want

to live anymore

♪

I'll make things right

and give you the death

you desire.

[gasps]

Tell me the truth.

Do you want to live or die?

It's your choice.

[whimpering]

[ALICIA]

Dark Magic.

♪

-[GILL] Huh?

-Well, well.

You still have some

fight in you.

[GILL]

Of course, I'll fight back!

I'm not just gonna

lie down and die!

[ALICIA]

Exactly.

So long as you hold on

to the will to survive,

I'll do everything in my power

to keep you alive and fighting.

-You can always count on me.

-Huh?

[ALICIA] You've got a hard road

ahead of you here,

so I'll take you with me

if you want.

Why would you do that though?

Don't get the wrong idea,

kiddo.

It's so I can use

your talents.

I heard you

were especially clever,

so I thought you might prove

an excellent resource.

I am a villainess,

and I don't care who knows it.

What is she going on about?

She is a bit strange,

that's true,

but deep down

she has a good soul.

[ALICIA] Not true

I am wickedness incarnate!

[GILL] You're nothing like

what I imagined

when I heard you were nobility.

All right, fine.

I'll be a resource for you.

Don't want to seem

ungrateful just because

I've been unlucky in life.

Thanks for bringing me

the medicine.

Glad to know you.

I plan to serve you well.

Oh, my!

You're actually quite

a cutie-pie

when you smile, aren't you?

[GILL]

Ew. No, I'm not!

[Alicia chuckles]

[LUKE]

A Divergent?

It's a total surprise to me.

I had no clue

she could use magic.

Does this mean it's possible

Alicia could be the true Saint?

No, no.

We're certain the Saint

is none other than Liz Cather.

There's never been a commoner

who could use

all the magical elements.

It's unheard of.

Alicia is truly exceptional

for having the ability

to use magic at age ten,

but she was also born

of noble blood.

So, it isn't that hard

to imagine.

Yes, and when it comes

to Liz Cather,

there's also the rose.

Only the one

the Golden Rose bloomed for

can be the Saint who shoulders

this kingdom's fate.

Yes, you're quite right.

Well, as you both know,

she's in danger

of losing control of her mana

just by using her magic

at such a young age.

You must observe Alicia

and train her to ensure

that she can maintain control.

-[JOAN] Of course.

-[ARNOLD] Understood.

[ALICIA]

Her mana's out of control?

Yes.

You do remember

that magic performance

you suggested to her, right?

Liz was practicing

for that when

What?

Are you really saying

that Liz is

no longer able to use

her magic?

It doesn't look like

that's quite what will happen.

Duke and the teachers

helped her.

They brought her mana

back under control, so

[ALICIA]

Thank goodness.

I do need Liz to be

my rival, after all.

Otherwise,

what's the point of all this?

[ALBERT]

Alicia.

Tell me the truth, okay?

You didn't know that

this would happen, did you?

[ALICIA]

Of course, not!

I truly wanted to beat

her fair and square!

Wait. Why would you need

to beat anyone though?

But yeah, never mind.

There's no way

you could've known in advance.

♪

[finger snaps]

Ah, that was very

impressive control.

Alicia?

The King has given us

quite a suggestion.

He has recognized that

you have unique talent

and wants to accelerate

your entry

into the Magic Academy.

-That's great news!

-Yes.

Unlike others,

you'll be permitted to enroll

at the young age of 13.

Do keep working hard.

I will!

[ALICIA]

After that day,

I continued to persist

in my training.

♪

And then, three years passed.

[LUKE] Alicia,

pleasure to see you again.

[ALICIA]

Yes.

It has been quite

the three years.

[LUKE] You certainly

have grown up fast.

I've made a point

of checking in

on her periodically.

I can report

in the past three years,

she's never lost control

of her mana.

I see.

What level of magic

have you reached?

Level 80, Your Majesty.

[DEREK]

Impossible!

Well, I didn't expect that.

At this point,

you have my approval

to enroll in the Magic Academy.

AlsoI have a favor to ask.

Huh?

[LUKE] Alicia, would you agree

to serve the kingdom

as Liz Cather's watcher?

[ALICIA]

Her watcher?

For real?