In order to prevent tragedy from befalling those around her, Elise makes a difficult decision. She summons her courage and tells Emperor Minchester, but he doesn't immediately accept her resolve. Instead, he offers her a wager with her future on the line.
but my betrothal to the crown prince...
...لكنّ خطبتي لوليّ العهد
doch ich möchte Euch bitten, meine
Verlobung mit dem Kronprinzen zu annullieren.
pero mi compromiso con el príncipe…
pero mi compromiso con el príncipe…
mais serait-il possible d’annuler
ma riguardo al mio fidanzamento
col Principe Ereditario,
mas, quanto ao meu casamento
com o príncipe herdeiro...
однако наша с принцем помолвка...