01x08 - The Color of the Sea beyond the Horizon

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You're falling behind, Lucius.

Sir!

Please, Your Highness Theodore.

You're using me in the wrong way,

aren't you?

You want to be involved in the training

of knight candidates as a man?

I don't know if that's a good idea.

Why should I help you?

Did you not write a letter to me

the other day?

You wanted me to lend you a hand.

I did!

I did write it, but…

Is it really necessary

to go in there in the first place?

Why don't you get a knight to mentor you?

That would make them attentive,

and I would like

to be trained mercilessly.

Unbelievable. I can't believe that someone

wants to torment themselves.

I can't understand it.

Wait…

Your Highness?

Sure.

I shall help you,

my beautiful sister-in-law.

I will do my best to fulfill your wish.

Why did you suddenly change your mind?

Well, because it sounds fun.

I don't think even my brother

could have predicted this.

That his own wife would dress as a man

and sneak into the Knight's Order.

I can't resist taking this chance

to surprise my brother!

It's not like I'm trying to surprise

His Highness Arnold, you know!

Well, you see,

I want to see any expression

on my brother's face, you know?

That's it for today. Dismissed!

Thank you very much!

This is the basic training of Galkhein.

You okay, Lucius?

Thanks for worrying me, Fritz.

A little rest will help.

I'll tag along too.

I'm all alone back at the inn anyway.

Inn?

I'm from Ceutena.

Have you heard of it?

It's a port town up north.

That's the city where

Coyolles' boat arrives, right?

Yeah, it's a good city.

If I hadn't admired that man,

I wouldn't strive to be a knight,

I'd live in that city

for the rest of my life.

That man?

Prince Arnold, you know!

The w*r hero.

The master of swordsmanship! He's so cool!

Yeah.

I want to be a great knight

like Prince Arnold too.

You there.

One should not refer to members

of the royal family like that.

Please address him as

His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince.

Sir!

It's good you get it. Raise your head.

You are Count Lawvine!

Lord Lawvine? Guardian of the North

and faithful retainer

of the Imperial House of Galkhein.

But three years later,

he was butchered as a "great sinner"

by His Highness Arnold,

who became the emperor.

Perhaps he noticed

that I'm disguised as a man.

Do you like chicken?

Huh?

Yes, sir! I like it!

I see.

You need to eat more.

By the looks of it,

you have less muscle mass

than the average man.

Yes sir!

Starting tomorrow,

I'll be instructing you as well.

-I hope we can work well together.

-Huh?

My Lord, it's almost time

for your audience with the Emperor.

Yeah, I'll be on my way.

Then, excuse me.

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!

I'm back, Elsie.

Welcome back.

Good morning, Your Highness Arnold.

Did you have a good night's sleep?

Yeah.

Your Highness?

Come to the rear west gate

tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.

Don't let the others spot you.

Should I dye my hair?

No, it's not necessary.

I understand.

Then, I'll come dressed up

to blend in with the city folks.

Lady Rishe.

Why were you and His Highness Arnold

whispering to each other?

Actually, I'm going to the city

with His Highness tomorrow.

And may I ask

what kind of business is that?

I'm sure it's some sort

of official business.

It's better to dress inconspicuously.

In a brown linen dress

and a simple gray robe.

Lady Rishe!

You can count on me!

Huh? On what?

I will definitely make you prettier

than anyone else, Lady Rishe.

Huh?

I think we've reached far enough.

You can take your hood off if you want.

Don't worry.

Not a single citizen in this country

knows your face.

You're right.

I know what you want to say!

I figured that today

you had official business!

If it's too simple, it'll stand out.

Knowing you, I expected you to come

in a linen dress and a simple robe.

Am I that easy to predict?

This must be your maid's doings.

There's nothing wrong

with the way you're dressed.

Is that true?

I'll be sure to give your maid

a compliment as well.

-Let's go.

-Huh?

Please wait for me!

The market!

It's a very common market, huh?

That's not true!

Those are Coquilto's famous grapes!

The rare saloof bird eggs!

By any chance, is that…

The market is not only a reflection

of the economic situation,

but also a reflection of the security

of the surrounding area.

A pocket watch!

Your Highness? It's…

You want to see the market, don't you?

Thank you so much!

Look at these fresh berries!

Here's Coyolles' specialty!

Freshly arrived in Ceutena on a boat!

I'll give you a discount, young lady!

Thank you for waiting.

Wait.

What is that unsettling thing?

It is a fruit from the Coyolles.

Despite its looks, it's nourishing

and good for your health.

Like I said, wait.

For what it's worth, its looks--

It's good for your health.

How is it?

I think it's sweeter than it appears.

It tastes so nourishing.

Well, you look so bitter.

It's time to move.

If we stay in one place,

Oliver's messenger will find us.

I thought we're here

on official business today.

The owner of this place

does not come to the castle.

Because of that,

we need to visit them here.

We've been waiting for you.

We hope that His Imperial Highness

the Crown Prince is in a good mood.

There's no need for greetings.

Raise your head.

We are pleased to meet you

for the first time.

I am the owner of this store.

My name is Michaela Laure Weilman.

Pleased to meet you.

I am Rishe Irmgard Weitzner.

So beautiful.

We are a humble jeweler.

Lady Rishe, which of these stones

do you think are fakes?

Huh?

Try and answer that question, Rishe.

I don't know.

What a clear answer.

It is wonderful that

you can answer so honest--

And so, madam,

may I borrow some appraisal tools?

Huh?

They are all highly transparent

and delicately cut.

However…

All three stones are counterfeits.

I'm sorry to have underestimated you.

You are the first person

to ask for an appraisal tool.

That being said,

they are really beautiful.

I am sure that there are many people

who would love and cherish these stones

even if they know they are counterfeits.

You…

Thank you very much for your kind words.

Huh? No, it's not like it's something!

Our products are sold

only to a limited number of people.

I'd love to show you some of our items.

If you're convinced, then get something

that's exactly what she wants.

Yes. I will be happy

to arrange it for her.

What's this all about?

I thought I accompanied Your Highness

to fulfill your wishes.

I have only one wish for you.

Let me give you a ring.

Huh? A ring?

His Imperial Highness

is looking for a ring

for his bride to wear

at the marriage ceremony.

I will go and prepare it.

A ring? The bride?

What? Why?

In Galkhein, rings should not be required

for the marriage ceremony!

But rather…

How did you come to such a conclusion?

I didn't think you'd be honest

about your choice if I told you,

"I'll buy you a ring

and you can choose whatever you want."

You don't like the idea of someone

buying something for you, right?

The stones handled here are first-rate.

I am willing to pay

any amount of money for them.

However, Your Highness,

I think it's best not to spend too much--

If you make the ring here,

I can spend my money,

which I had no use for in the castle town.

It'll boost the economy.

I get it.

Then…

Please let me choose one!

With all my sincerity and utmost effort!

I guess a diamond is the way to go,

since it'll be worn

at the marriage ceremony.

Or an emerald that matches my eyes?

May I offer one piece of advice,

from an old woman's heart like mine?

I would appreciate it very much.

You will wear your favorite jewelry

and hold your head high.

A girl can get so much courage

just from that!

It's your own good-luck charm.

Pick something you genuinely love.

For instance,

what colors do you prefer, Lady Rishe?

My favorite color?

Like a frozen, crystal-clear sea

in a cold country,

such a color…

Do you have a stone

that has the same color as his eyes?

Huh?

Well, well. Oh, my!

No, it's not like that!

I didn't mean anything special by that!

Simply, as I said,

I like His Highness Arnold's eye color

and always think it's beautiful!

That's what you're always

thinking about, right?

Please wait a moment, milady.

I have something to recommend to you.

Wait a moment, madam!

Please forget about that one.

Wow! The beautiful sunset

is illuminating the castle!

Why did you choose the ring finger

on your left hand?

Huh?

You specified that finger

to measure the size of the ring.

I mean, it's kind of a stereotype.

It is customary in the country of my birth

to place a ring on the ring finger

of the left hand

during the marriage ceremony.

So, why did you get me a ring,

Your Highness?

Well, there's not much point

giving you a ring.

But…

You do a lot of hands-on work, don't you?

I just thought it would feel good

to see the jewelry I gave you

on that finger.

That's…

Then, I will show it to you first

when it is completed.

Yes.

I was just wondering if…

By the way, I heard that Lord Lawvine

is here to see you.

Whose guest is he?

I called him.

He's the perfect man

to teach the knight candidates.

Your Highness.

Who are you waiting for here?

That's quite an abrupt question.

Lord Lawvine is the one who is guarding

an important base in the north.

I can't imagine that you

would invite him here

just because you are training candidates.

What made you think

I was waiting for someone?

You've checked your pocket watch often,

and I thought you were concerned

about the time of your return.

But since coming here,

you haven't touched your watch.

Besides, this is a place

where we can monitor

people entering the capital

from the outside.

The other day, I received a letter from

the royal family of a certain country.

"I can't attend the marriage ceremony,

so I'm going to congratulate you

ahead of time." The letter said.

Before I could reply

that I didn't need it,

he sent me another one.

"I will leave without waiting

for an answer

because I want to congratulate you

as soon as possible."

The market was selling fruits

that had just arrived from Coyolles.

Was the sender of the letter

on the same boat?

Given the news from the scouts

and the time it'd take

for the wagons to travel…

Weitzner,

I want to protect this country.

Prince Kyle.

Kyle just had an audience

with my father, the emperor,

and was offered his permission to stay.

He must have

a particular goal in mind, right?

His Royal Highness,

Prince Kyle Morgan Cleverly

of Coyolles has arrived.

Congratulations on your engagement,

Your Highness Arnold.

I, Kyle Morgan Cleverly,

on behalf of my father,

the King of Coyolles,

come forward to congratulate you.

I would like to thank you

from the bottom of my heart

for coming all the way from so far.

There's a huge difference

in national power

between this country and Coyolles.

Coyolles is a wealthy producer

of gems, gold and silver, however…

Most of the year it's covered with snow,

and they have to rely on trade

with neighboring countries

for food and daily necessities.

And five years later,

it was destroyed in a w*r

started by His Highness Arnold.

-Rishe.

-Yes, Your Highness Arnold.

She is Rishe, the queen-to-be.

Pleased to meet you for the first time.

My name is Rishe Irmgard Weitzner.

It is a great pleasure to meet you.

I thought that you must be

a very beautiful princess,

being the consort of His Highness Arnold.

How could I imagine

that you would be this gorgeous?

You look like a beautiful goddess.

You are praising me too much,

Your Highness Kyle.

Rather than giving a formal greeting…

Prince Kyle is too pale!

It makes his white skin look even paler.

Did you find out anything?

I didn't get a clue.

They are all innocuous statements

and don't show any semblance of truth.

Huh? Then why did you have

that look on your face

like you could k*ll someone

just by looking at them?

Aside from that,

I hear Kyle is bringing in

some Coyolles scholars.

Huh?

You're looking much better, Kyle.

I don't think it's him.

If you want to hear what they have to say,

I'll make the arrangements.

That will make me happy!

In fact, there are some medicines

that I would like Prince Kyle to take

as I've heard that he has a weak body!

If the scholars are convinced,

there will be no need

to put a dose in his food!

I'm just kidding, you know!

It doesn't sound like a joke

coming from you.

For now, tomorrow is

the banquet of hospitality.

It's a hassle though.

All right. I will proceed

with the preparations.

So, we'll bring Kyle

and Lawvine face to face.

Whatever Kyle is up to,

it will be checked.

Hey, what's with the look?

No!

Lord Lawvine will be attending

tomorrow night's banquet. That means…

He will find out that I am Lucius!