WEBVTT 00:05.400 --> 00:10.060 You want to know why Prince Leon was chosen as Pride's fiancé, 00:10.060 --> 00:11.560 is that right? 00:12.650 --> 00:17.560 The Anemone Kingdom does have a second and third prince, however... 00:17.770 --> 00:24.850 I spoke with them directly, and thought only Prince Leon seemed suited to her. 00:25.270 --> 00:30.400 The King of Anemone wished for this as well. 00:32.350 --> 00:35.150 That explanation just doesn't add up. 00:37.600 --> 00:38.940 By the way, Stale. 00:39.730 --> 00:42.150 As per your earlier request, 00:42.150 --> 00:46.270 I am allowing you to apprentice under Vest starting a week from now. 00:49.230 --> 00:51.850 If I'm going to study with Uncle Vest, 00:51.850 --> 00:54.650 I'll have practically no time to be with Pride. 00:55.310 --> 00:59.520 But, if that makes me more of a benefit to Pride 00:59.520 --> 01:01.650 and our citizens in the future, then... 01:03.400 --> 01:07.650 I... no longer need to stay by her side. 01:42.560 --> 01:45.350 Tatta ichido kiri darake no kyou o 01:45.350 --> 01:47.600 Mudatsukai shiten na yo 01:47.600 --> 01:50.440 Tadashisa nante mon wa sa 01:50.440 --> 01:53.980 Dareka ni totte tsugou no ii risouron 01:54.190 --> 01:56.770 Atama no oku de kikoeru koe ni 01:56.770 --> 01:59.150 Madowasareten na yo 01:59.150 --> 02:02.690 Futa akerya karappo nanda kitto 02:02.690 --> 02:05.480 Kokoro no ugoku mama ni ikite 02:05.650 --> 02:10.690 Kodoku mo oikosenai kurai no speed de 02:10.690 --> 02:14.690 Dareka ni totte no risou o michibiki dasu made 02:16.440 --> 02:19.310 Ima, nanimo kamo o seotte 02:19.310 --> 02:22.230 Kawaranai koto sae utagatte 02:22.230 --> 02:24.940 Mukuwarenai nara mukuwareru made 02:24.940 --> 02:27.100 Yamenakerya ii 02:28.150 --> 02:30.900 Mada, dekiru koto ga arun nara 02:30.900 --> 02:33.770 Mirai o torikaese yo 02:33.770 --> 02:37.810 Daremo shiranai kotae ni tadoritsukeru made 02:39.730 --> 02:43.520 Ima, nando demo taguriyosete miseru 02:49.600 --> 02:51.020 Stale, 02:50.270 --> 02:54.600 The Cruel Queen Speaks 02:51.020 --> 02:53.400 are you finished speaking with Mother? 03:00.520 --> 03:01.560 What's the matter? 03:02.480 --> 03:04.270 I'm just a little tired. 03:08.810 --> 03:09.850 Elder Sister... 03:10.980 --> 03:12.400 She's sleeping? 03:13.350 --> 03:16.150 She said she could hardly sleep last night. 03:17.150 --> 03:18.810 Last night? 03:24.060 --> 03:25.770 Rest here with us, Stale. 03:27.230 --> 03:28.350 To be honest... 03:28.650 --> 03:31.690 I've been really lonely these past three days. 03:33.060 --> 03:36.270 I felt like Prince Leon had taken my sister away. 03:38.350 --> 03:42.190 But then Pride invited me to the gardens, 03:42.190 --> 03:44.940 and she hugged me with everything she had. 03:46.190 --> 03:51.980 I think she noticed that I was feeling lonely and did it to comfort me. 03:53.650 --> 03:56.600 But then, she told me... 03:56.600 --> 03:58.560 Stale? 04:00.900 --> 04:01.980 Pride?! 04:05.900 --> 04:07.940 Stale... 04:07.940 --> 04:10.520 I missed you. 04:13.020 --> 04:15.270 She told me that, too. 04:29.190 --> 04:30.400 I've missed you as well. 04:32.520 --> 04:34.100 It's okay, 04:34.100 --> 04:35.480 I'll always be here. 04:36.520 --> 04:41.190 Even when we're apart, my heart will always be with you. 04:42.020 --> 04:45.560 Even if I'm not next to you, 04:45.560 --> 04:49.940 even if you fall in love that man... 04:50.650 --> 04:52.730 I still belong to you. 04:52.730 --> 04:55.190 Body and soul. 05:02.270 --> 05:03.850 Arthur! 05:09.310 --> 05:10.520 Princess Pride?! 05:12.230 --> 05:15.310 I'm so glad that I didn't miss you passing through! 05:17.770 --> 05:20.480 You've got horrible bags under your eyes! Are you okay?! 05:21.560 --> 05:23.020 I'm sorry! 05:23.020 --> 05:24.310 I surprised you, didn't I? 05:24.310 --> 05:25.690 Uh, no... 05:25.690 --> 05:27.060 I'm sorry! 05:27.060 --> 05:29.020 It's just, um... 05:29.020 --> 05:32.730 I apologize for not speaking with you at all yesterday. 05:32.940 --> 05:36.190 You forced yourself to be our escort even though you didn't feel well, right? 05:39.480 --> 05:40.730 Princess Pride! 05:41.900 --> 05:43.230 Um... 05:43.230 --> 05:45.350 There's something I want to ask you... 05:48.900 --> 05:50.230 Are... 05:50.980 --> 05:53.650 are you happy? 05:54.520 --> 05:55.900 I am. 05:55.900 --> 05:59.350 After all, I have you and everyone else with me. 06:05.400 --> 06:07.020 That's good. 06:07.020 --> 06:09.520 So you weren't just grinning and bearing it, then? 06:09.520 --> 06:10.350 Huh? 06:10.350 --> 06:11.940 My apologies, that was rude of m- 06:13.940 --> 06:16.060 Oh, don't be silly! 06:19.810 --> 06:22.150 Arthur?! Are you all right?! 06:22.150 --> 06:25.520 Please, let me worry about you. 06:27.020 --> 06:30.020 Why did you have that fake smile inside of the carriage? 06:30.690 --> 06:32.770 Why are you putting up a front? 06:33.480 --> 06:36.350 Does he have some sort of dirt on you or something? 06:36.980 --> 06:38.230 Is this all for the country? 06:39.100 --> 06:45.230 Stale, Tiara, and I are all worried about you, 06:46.350 --> 06:48.730 and yet you seem so, so far away... 06:49.480 --> 06:50.850 I'm sorry. 06:51.270 --> 06:55.850 Thank you, Arthur, Stale, Tiara. 06:55.850 --> 06:58.020 I'm grateful that you worry about me. 06:58.600 --> 06:59.600 However, 06:59.810 --> 07:01.850 I'm truly fine. 07:02.770 --> 07:05.400 Okay, it's just as I thought. 07:06.020 --> 07:08.350 No matter how hard this is for her, 07:08.350 --> 07:10.980 she's dead set on taking it on all on her own. 07:11.770 --> 07:18.100 Like she feels it's her destiny to be a lone wolf or something. 07:19.690 --> 07:21.850 I want to... 07:21.850 --> 07:23.560 protect her smile. 07:25.810 --> 07:28.850 I'll be by your side... 07:28.850 --> 07:30.100 forever. 07:31.770 --> 07:33.020 Thanks. 07:36.650 --> 07:40.980 If the man chosen as her partner is one that she likes, 07:40.980 --> 07:43.400 then I will continue to protect their happiness. 07:44.940 --> 07:47.560 If he turns out not to be the one, 07:47.560 --> 07:55.440 then I will protect Pride from him and take care of her in his place. 07:56.310 --> 07:58.600 Nothing will change. 07:59.900 --> 08:05.980 Because I already dedicated everything to Princess Pride long ago. 08:08.690 --> 08:10.020 Mother, 08:10.020 --> 08:12.690 I had a premonition! 08:13.440 --> 08:17.440 I must go, for the sake of the people! 08:17.850 --> 08:19.980 To our allied nation, 08:19.980 --> 08:21.690 the Anemone Kingdom! 08:29.440 --> 08:31.520 Arthur! Elder Brother! 08:31.940 --> 08:34.690 Arthur, how are you feeling? 08:34.690 --> 08:36.310 Oh, I'm fine! 08:36.690 --> 08:39.690 I'm sorry I made you worry. 08:39.900 --> 08:43.440 Have you heard about your assignment from the Captain? 08:43.440 --> 08:44.560 Yes, I have! 08:45.270 --> 08:47.730 On the day of, well... 08:47.730 --> 08:50.730 I believe I'll be causing you a lot of trouble, but... 08:50.730 --> 08:52.480 I do appreciate you working with me on this. 08:52.480 --> 08:53.480 Yes, ma'am! 08:54.400 --> 08:55.560 Pride... 08:56.060 --> 08:59.440 What in the world are you going to Anemone to do? 09:00.190 --> 09:01.650 Don't worry. 09:01.650 --> 09:04.350 There's nothing dangerous going on this time. 09:04.350 --> 09:07.850 Then you must have some other reason for going, right? 09:10.600 --> 09:13.940 Well, it's probably nothing. 09:13.940 --> 09:15.100 Just think of it as a visit- 09:15.100 --> 09:17.190 What do you mean by "probably nothing"? 09:17.190 --> 09:20.100 What has you so concerned? 09:20.520 --> 09:24.770 Does it have something to do with what you've been hiding from us? 09:25.690 --> 09:27.060 Pride. 09:27.060 --> 09:31.190 I'm still powerless and there's nothing I can do to help. 09:31.190 --> 09:34.600 I'm not even asking to accompany you. 09:35.310 --> 09:39.060 But I can still offer emotional support. 09:40.060 --> 09:44.480 If you won't share because you find us untrustworthy, then so be it. 09:44.980 --> 09:45.850 However... 09:46.350 --> 09:48.730 I doubt that's the case. 09:49.730 --> 09:52.100 Because I know you better than that. 09:53.190 --> 09:57.020 We're willing to believe everything you have to say. 09:57.020 --> 09:59.480 Even if it's merely hypothetical. 10:00.100 --> 10:01.480 And rest assured, 10:01.480 --> 10:06.400 none of us will fault you if things don't turn out as you expect. 10:07.270 --> 10:12.190 If you see fit to trust us, then please tell us what's on your mind. 10:12.190 --> 10:14.900 At least just a little bit. 10:27.770 --> 10:32.400 You are more stunning than even the stars in the sky 10:32.400 --> 10:34.810 when you're bathed in moonlight, Pride. 10:35.850 --> 10:39.190 I think we should come together as one tonight, right here. 10:50.150 --> 10:51.230 Prince Leon. 10:51.810 --> 10:56.440 If you want to get intimate with me, then I'm fine with that. 10:57.350 --> 10:59.940 We are engaged to be married, after all. 11:13.150 --> 11:18.020 However, that is not what your heart truly desires. 11:18.400 --> 11:21.440 This isn't something our relationship needs. 11:22.850 --> 11:25.560 It's okay, Prince Leon. 11:25.560 --> 11:29.850 You've performed very well these past three days. 11:30.770 --> 11:35.940 Anyone would agree that you had the demeanor of the perfect fiancé. 11:35.940 --> 11:38.310 What are you saying? 11:38.310 --> 11:41.520 You don't have to perform in front of me. 11:41.520 --> 11:47.400 There is no need to lie to yourself and pretend there is love here. 11:47.400 --> 11:50.020 I understand completely. 11:51.480 --> 11:52.730 Prince Leon. 11:53.440 --> 11:55.560 Please, make me a promise. 11:56.230 --> 12:00.230 In exchange, I will keep tonight's events to myself, 12:00.230 --> 12:04.940 and starting tomorrow play the happy couple with you again. 12:05.150 --> 12:08.100 Just who are you? 12:11.650 --> 12:16.100 I am the first-born princess of the Kingdom of Freesia, 12:16.100 --> 12:18.060 Pride Royal Ivy. 12:18.650 --> 12:21.150 I am first in line to the throne, 12:21.150 --> 12:23.690 and I have the special ability of foresight. 12:25.270 --> 12:30.730 I am the only person in this world that knows your true desires. 12:34.060 --> 12:35.440 Listen, Prince Leon. 12:36.730 --> 12:39.560 You absolutely must not leave your castle 12:39.560 --> 12:42.100 for an entire week after you return to your country. 12:42.440 --> 12:45.020 Not even to check around. 12:45.020 --> 12:46.650 Especially on the last day. 12:47.350 --> 12:50.730 That is when you will lose everything. 12:50.730 --> 12:54.150 The trust of your people and even the king. 12:54.770 --> 12:56.690 Please, keep this promise. 12:57.480 --> 12:59.310 I can't explain now, 12:59.310 --> 13:02.310 but all of this is for what you truly desire. 13:03.230 --> 13:06.100 This is for your happiness. 13:09.770 --> 13:15.480 And so, I gave Prince Leon a warning, but I'm still worried. 13:15.480 --> 13:17.440 If things go wrong, I want to... 13:17.440 --> 13:18.270 What's wrong?! 13:21.770 --> 13:26.060 In short, last night in Prince Leon's room, uh... 13:26.060 --> 13:29.940 you did nothing but talk, and then left? 13:29.940 --> 13:31.400 Yes, that's right. 13:32.560 --> 13:37.440 I'll skip the part about how Leon made a pass at me. 13:43.900 --> 13:45.480 Anyways, I want to- 13:45.480 --> 13:46.810 Okay! 13:47.100 --> 13:49.270 So this top secret visit is to ensure that... 13:49.270 --> 13:52.810 Prince Leon doesn't leave the castle to prevent your premonition from coming true, 13:52.810 --> 13:53.690 yes? 13:55.730 --> 13:58.060 That's agreeable enough. 13:58.060 --> 14:03.150 In any event, if he really does leave the castle, we can secretly stop him, 14:03.150 --> 14:07.730 then act before he's found by Anemone Kingdom's guards and arrest him- 14:07.730 --> 14:10.400 I mean, protect him. 14:10.850 --> 14:14.310 Such disgraceful behavior from Prince Leon will only be a black mark 14:14.310 --> 14:17.190 on both our kingdom and the Anemone Kingdom! 14:17.600 --> 14:18.810 Oh jeez. 14:18.810 --> 14:21.400 I want to jump in and set the record straight on some things, 14:21.400 --> 14:23.850 but Stale's tongue is way too sharp! 14:23.850 --> 14:25.690 That's all it was, seriously? 14:26.480 --> 14:28.770 I had imagined so much worse... 14:28.770 --> 14:32.690 U-Um, I'm truly sorry that I worried you! 14:32.690 --> 14:36.730 Ugh, my impression of the situation was way off the mark. 14:37.230 --> 14:39.690 I even dragged Stale into it. 14:39.690 --> 14:42.850 But that only made you worry about us instead! 14:42.850 --> 14:45.310 Man, how pathetic! 14:45.310 --> 14:47.060 I'm really sorry, Stale. 14:47.270 --> 14:48.440 It's okay. 14:48.440 --> 14:50.730 I think what I told you only made things worse... 14:53.350 --> 14:55.310 See, Elder Sister? 14:55.310 --> 14:57.150 They weren't angry with you at all. 14:57.600 --> 14:58.850 Right. 15:02.440 --> 15:04.100 Thanks, Arthur. 15:04.900 --> 15:08.520 I'm sorry I didn't give you a proper answer when you asked me before. 15:11.480 --> 15:13.650 You're amazing, Arthur. 15:13.650 --> 15:16.520 You noticed right away that I was having a hard time. 15:17.480 --> 15:20.100 You even said you'd stay by my side. 15:20.100 --> 15:22.770 It made me so happy! 15:27.150 --> 15:30.020 Please promise, Pride... 15:30.650 --> 15:33.270 that you'll rely on us next time. 15:33.270 --> 15:35.190 Whether you need our help or not. 15:36.230 --> 15:37.690 Let us share the burden. 15:40.400 --> 15:42.060 I'm sorry. 15:47.190 --> 15:49.480 It's a bad habit of yours, sister. 15:49.480 --> 15:51.770 You mustn't take on everything on your own. 15:52.400 --> 15:54.190 We're all here for you. 15:54.770 --> 16:00.060 I'm not the only one who will feel awful watching you suffer all on your own. 16:10.810 --> 16:15.020 All of this is for what you truly desire. 16:16.810 --> 16:19.230 What I desire is... 16:21.560 --> 16:22.730 Leon. 16:23.270 --> 16:25.190 As first-born prince, 16:25.190 --> 16:27.480 you must set an example for your younger brothers. 16:27.480 --> 16:29.770 Do as much as you can to become a king the people desire. 16:31.310 --> 16:33.350 From a young age, 16:33.350 --> 16:37.100 my life revolved around learning everything that I needed to become king. 16:38.310 --> 16:40.770 But one question popped into my mind... 16:42.350 --> 16:45.020 What is a "king the people desire"? 16:46.100 --> 16:47.520 Your Royal Highness, Prince Leon! 16:47.520 --> 16:55.100 Prince Leon! 16:48.690 --> 16:49.520 Your Royal Highness! 16:52.310 --> 16:54.150 Your Highness Prince Leon! 16:55.100 --> 16:56.810 Crown Prince Leon! 16:55.940 --> 16:56.810 Prince Leon! 16:57.770 --> 17:00.440 A king who continuously meets the people's desires. 17:01.350 --> 17:03.310 That is the definitive answer. 17:04.310 --> 17:06.980 It was a spiritual awakening for me. 17:08.020 --> 17:11.770 I want to be loved by the people. 17:11.770 --> 17:14.060 I want them to desire me. To covet me. 17:14.730 --> 17:16.770 Not anyone else. 17:16.770 --> 17:17.810 Me. 17:18.650 --> 17:21.310 Those are dangerous thoughts, Brother. 17:22.400 --> 17:24.440 They can be considered "attention-craving", 17:24.440 --> 17:27.520 "narcissistic", and "possessive." 17:27.520 --> 17:30.940 Such labels will cause your good reputation to tank. 17:32.020 --> 17:36.060 I will never forget the shock of hearing my younger brother's criticism. 17:37.060 --> 17:41.400 I knew I had to get rid of such distasteful emotions, 17:41.400 --> 17:44.650 and temporarily refrained from even leaving the castle. 17:44.980 --> 17:46.400 However... 17:46.400 --> 17:49.900 my body and soul still demanded it. 17:51.350 --> 17:53.270 Big Brother. In that case, 17:53.270 --> 17:57.560 why not dedicate yourself to socializing with the members of high society? 17:58.480 --> 18:00.850 I followed my brother's advice 18:00.850 --> 18:03.650 and tried to socialize with the young ladies around my age. 18:04.400 --> 18:08.060 But then I noticed the feelings those ladies exhibited towards me were... 18:08.900 --> 18:10.690 attention-craving, 18:10.690 --> 18:12.560 narcissism, 18:12.560 --> 18:15.560 and possessiveness. 18:15.810 --> 18:17.560 It frightened me. 18:17.560 --> 18:20.400 I was aghast that I had directed such horrible emotions 18:20.400 --> 18:23.150 towards the very people I was supposed to protect. 18:24.350 --> 18:25.850 In the end, 18:25.850 --> 18:29.850 I couldn't provide any of what they sought from me, 18:29.850 --> 18:33.020 and the rumor that I was a womanizer spread. 18:34.520 --> 18:36.810 What I desire is... 18:38.100 --> 18:41.600 to be prince consort of the Kingdom of Freesia 18:41.600 --> 18:45.600 and thereby bring peace to both Freesia and the Kingdom of Anemone. 18:45.810 --> 18:49.520 As a king, older brother, and a human... 18:49.520 --> 18:51.650 I have proved inadequate. 18:52.150 --> 18:54.150 So this is all I can really do. 18:57.230 --> 18:58.230 Leon. 18:59.020 --> 19:02.100 About your engagement to Princess Pride... 19:02.730 --> 19:05.230 it's possible that we may call the whole thing off. 19:06.940 --> 19:08.400 I'm going to reach out 19:08.400 --> 19:12.600 to the Freesian Queen and prince consort again to discuss it further. 19:13.480 --> 19:18.020 I am truly sorry for causing so much uncertainty in your life. 19:24.480 --> 19:27.270 Here we are, Lady Jeanne and Lord Philip. 19:27.650 --> 19:30.940 We will stand guard after we've carried the luggage inside. 19:30.940 --> 19:32.100 Thank you. 19:32.810 --> 19:36.810 Hopefully, Prince Leon keeps his promise tonight. 19:39.060 --> 19:42.980 And everything goes smoothly with no commotion. 19:47.940 --> 19:53.310 Tomorrow, depending on the conversation between Father and the Queen of Freesia, 19:53.310 --> 19:58.270 my engagement may be called off and bring shame to the Kingdom of Anemone. 19:59.060 --> 20:03.310 Or the engagement stays in place, 20:03.310 --> 20:05.560 despite the disrespect I showed the Kingdom of Freesia, 20:05.560 --> 20:09.100 and I will almost never set foot here again. 20:10.230 --> 20:12.150 Ridiculous. 20:12.150 --> 20:14.230 What happiness is there for me in any of this? 20:24.440 --> 20:26.400 Big Brother. Here. 20:27.230 --> 20:30.810 No one will notice you if you wear this. 20:31.440 --> 20:33.730 Please relax and get out of the castle. 20:34.310 --> 20:38.650 We want your happiness above all else, Brother. 20:39.400 --> 20:40.940 That's right. 20:40.940 --> 20:43.190 My desire right now is... 20:43.810 --> 20:47.060 to leave the castle and mingle with the people. 20:48.310 --> 20:52.440 That's also what my younger brothers desire. 20:57.100 --> 20:58.600 I'm sorry. 20:58.600 --> 21:00.560 I can't go through with it. 21:01.480 --> 21:03.100 Why not, Leon?! 21:03.310 --> 21:06.100 Brother, do you not wish to meet with the people?! 21:09.190 --> 21:12.150 You absolutely must not leave your castle. 21:17.600 --> 21:19.600 Understood, Brother. 21:19.600 --> 21:24.520 But seeing as how we brothers must unfortunately part ways soon, 21:25.440 --> 21:28.150 will you allow us one last, selfish wish? 21:31.770 --> 21:35.150 Please partake in this gift, to celebrate your engagement. 21:36.980 --> 21:38.190 Thank you. 21:50.810 --> 21:52.730 Why... 21:52.730 --> 21:54.690 am I here? 21:56.310 --> 21:58.900 Tararebabanashi de yume mitai 21:58.900 --> 22:01.150 Mirai yochi ga dekitara 22:01.150 --> 22:05.600 Hyaku ten juu hyakunijuu ten no mainichi de kuraseru no kana 22:05.600 --> 22:07.980 Tatoeba ano toki iezu ni 22:07.980 --> 22:10.400 Koukai shita gomen ne mo 22:10.400 --> 22:12.940 Ietetara soba ni ita kana 22:22.020 --> 22:23.270 Moshi umare kawaretemo 22:23.270 --> 22:25.520 Mata kono sekai o erabu kana 22:25.770 --> 22:26.900 Doushite? tte 22:26.900 --> 22:30.900 Sonna yabo na koto kikanaide yo 22:30.900 --> 22:34.850 Takai pride ni kokoro odorasereteirun da 22:34.850 --> 22:36.810 Mattaku shou ga nai na mou 22:37.100 --> 22:40.060 Kotoba ga nakutatte wakaru yo 22:40.060 --> 22:42.350 Hitori de kakaekomu nante gohatto 22:42.350 --> 22:44.520 Tsuyosou ni miete dare demo igai to 22:44.520 --> 22:46.150 Yoru wa sentimental ni 22:46.150 --> 22:48.400 Naru no ga kimarirashii 22:48.600 --> 22:51.060 Tararebabanashi de yume mitai 22:51.060 --> 22:53.230 Mirai yochi ga dekitara 22:53.230 --> 22:57.650 Hyaku ten juu hyakunijuu ten no mainichi de kuraseru no kana 22:57.650 --> 23:00.100 Tatoeba ano toki iezu ni 23:00.100 --> 23:02.400 Koukai shita gomen ne mo 23:02.400 --> 23:04.900 Ietetara soba ni ita kana 23:06.560 --> 23:09.150 Tararebabanashi de yume mitai 23:09.150 --> 23:11.230 Mirai yochi ga dekitara 23:11.230 --> 23:15.850 Hyaku ten juu hyakunijuu ten no mainichi de kuraseru no kana 23:15.850 --> 23:18.270 Tatoeba ano toki iezu ni 23:18.270 --> 23:20.520 Koukai shita gomen ne mo 23:20.520 --> 23:23.190 Ietetara soba ni ita kana 23:28.600 --> 23:33.600 The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior. 23:34.560 --> 23:36.230 Episode 3: 23:35.020 --> 23:38.100 The Cruel Queen and the Truth 23:36.230 --> 23:38.100 "The Cruel Queen and the Truth".