Your Majesty,
did you call for me?
Yes. I have an announcement to make.
As you know,
I've decided this is the moment to chose a bride and get married.
And after much reflection,
I decided that the woman I intend to marry is Catarina.
The princess of Artena.
Excellent choice, Your Majesty.
This union will solve Montemor's water issue once and for all.
Actually, I chose her for her remarkable beauty.
But it's true. It'll be good for Montemor to use Artena's water source.
And, once the kingdoms are unified,
Montemor would unquestionably become the most powerful kingdom in all of Cália.
Yeah, I hadn't thought about that either, but...
See? There are only advantages. You can arrange the marriage.
Forgive me, but did Your Highness inform the princess' father, King Augusto, of your intentions?
No. I forgot that detail.
But I'm sure the king wouldn't deny me Catarina's hand.
- Impossible, Your Majesty. - Only a madmen would commit such insanity.
In that case, Your Majesty,
I recommend sending a messenger to convey your wish to the king.
It'd also be good if there was a gift for the princess.
- Oh, yes. - Excellent, excellent idea.
Arrange some options,
so I can choose something special to give to her.
How about the messenger, Your Majesty?
You two.
You two will be my messengers.
And start as quickly as possible. And!
Don't let me down.
I won't accept no for an answer.
Catarina will be a beautiful bride.
Glorious, magnificent.
Yes, my dears,
it's not everyday that an opportunity like this appears,
to marry someone like me.
So...do you have any privileged information to give me?
- What type of privileged information? - About your father, Ulisses.
Does he usually talk about me at home?
Any complains?
Of course not. Selena...
What could he dislike in your performance?
That's exactly what I want to know.
For instance, on the climb, I was the last one to arrive.
You aren't required to be the first on everything.
- And honestly, considering that you... - That I?
That I am a woman?
No. That you were the last one to enter the group.
And on certain activities, you don't seem like a newbie.
For instance, you're already better than me on archery.
Not that it means much.
Careful, don't look down. Go, go, go!
- Go, Saulo! - What's that? What's going on?
- Go! - What's he doing?
What do you mean, what's he doing? It's the path of clouds.
You never heard of it?
He needs to go to the other side, to get the flower of Balaar.
He's going to die.
Go, Saulo! C'mon, c'mon.
Go, Saulo.
Go, Saulo!
Go, Saulo, go!
- Why is he doing this madness? - One more, go.
When it comes to Saulo, the best question is why wouldn't he do such madness.
Ladies and gentlemen!
- Did you see how it's done? - I said you would do it!
Did you see how it's done?
They say that every great warrior has to walk the path of clouds once.
And I say that risking your life like this is stupid.
No, it wasn't that risky.
- How not? You almost fell. - And for what?
- What were you trying to prove? - I wasn't trying to prove anything.
But you did. You proved that you are an idiot.
Ladies and gentlemen, did you see how it's done?
My love,
don't tell me you spent the night awake.
I couldn't sleep.
Afonso, we'll solve this.
But you can't keep blaming yourself like this.
I know how to quit the debt.
What do you intend to do?
The truth is that I didn't give up everything.
Before I left Montemor,
I asked my brother to keep a jewel for me.
A ring I received as an inheritance from my grandmother.
Its' value is more than enough to quit the debt with Virgílio.
No, no. This jewel must have a sentimental value to you.
- It isn't fair. - What isn't fair is you losing your home.
It's decided.
I'll return to Montemor and get the ring.
Magnificent.
Do you think it'd look good on her?
Oh, I have no doubts! An excellent, perfect choice.
Or maybe it would be better to give her emeralds to match her eyes.
- Her eyes are green? - Are they? Are they?
Aren't they green? No?
Well, just in case, it's better to give diamonds.
After all, they are always an excellent gift.
Oh, excellent choice, Your Majesty.
But, Orlando, didn't you prefer the sapphire necklace?
- Yes? - Me?
Yes, but this one is also...
What's your opinion? Sapphires or diamonds?
- Sapphires or diamonds? - My opinion...err...
I am sure that.. sure that...
- I have the same opinion as Petrônio! - And what's your opinion?
- I agree with Your Majesty. - Great, then it's chosen.
But god, I haven't decided it yet!
Let's start again. Orlando, what's your opinion?
- The same as Petrônio. - Excellent.
- Petrônio, what's your opinion? - Me? I agree with Your Majesty.
Oh my god, let's start once more. Orlando, what's your opinion?
Well, that's it.
It's my decision. Tomorrow morning I'll leave for Montemor,
to get the ring that my grandma left me.
- Afonso, you don't need to do this. - It's no use, mom.
He won't change his mind.
Well, I appreciate your help, Afonso.
And let it be clear, this is a loan.
I insist on paying you back one day.
Martinho, don't worry about that.
We'll talk about it later.
The important now is getting rid of the debt and of Virgílio.
I hope that once this issue is solved,
we can focus on the wedding planning.
Of course, it's more than time for that.
What do you think you were doing?
- It was just a bet, sir. - A bet, of course.
And you were betting your own life?
Saulo, you'll go through very dangerous situations in a battlefield.
But for a noble purpose:
to defend your kingdom and your king.
- Not in exchange of some coins or beer. - I wasn't the first to do it, sir.
Of course not, there's always an idiot willing to risk his life on that damn path.
And always with the same purpose. Always.
To try and prove their courage,
to prove they are not afraid of dying.
- I wasn't trying to prove anything. - But that's what it looked like!
I'm fine, ain't I?
Nothing happened, sir.
- It was just for fun. - Fun doesn't put your life at risk.
Fun doesn't put other people's lives at risk.
That's called immaturity.
I hope this situation doesn't happen again.
The only thing you need to prove is that you can follow orders.
That you can be a disciplined student.
There's one more thing.
You're suspended for an indefinite period.
- That's not enough! - Only two soldiers guarding us.
You need to remember we'll cross the woods at night.
But that's what the king ordered.
Besides, these are two of our finest soldiers.
They'll protect you with their own lives, if necessary.
- With their own lives, you mean their lives, right? - Certainly.
- In any case, I think... - Petrônio! Orlando!
I came personally to wish success in your mission.
We thank profusely your consideration, Your Majesty.
And then?
Are you waiting for something or can you leave?
- It's all ready, Your Majesty. - There's still a small detail.
Only two soldiers are guarding us.
And as you know, there are many thieves in the forest.
- Especially at night. - I understand.
How about four men defending you instead of two?
In that case, we'd feel much safer, Your Majesty.
There. Now there are four men defending you.
One. Two. Three. Four.
Something else?
- No. - It's perfectly convenient.
Great, I await for news from Artena, the quickest as possible.
Oh, I'm exhausted.
How much until we get to Artena?
Are you crazy? We're only supposed to arrive there mid-afternoon.
- That long? - Tomorrow afternoon.
Oh god. Then it's better to stop now and rest.
You want to stop and rest here? In the woods?
I don't see other solution. Besides tired, I feel nauseous and hungry.
I'm afraid it isn't safe.
But the soldiers are here to protect us.
Fine!
We'll stop soon and...
On second thought, it's better to go on.
I agree completely.
God Save the King
Did you hear that Saulo was suspended?
No, I didn't.
He got what he deserved.
I thought the punishment was too severe.
- For an indefinite time... - I think it's only right.
Ulisses, Saulo has to learn to not play with his own life.
And it wasn't only yesterday. All the time he is risking more, daring more,
it's like he doesn't care with what can happen.
This has to end, once and for all.
Funny, I didn't know you cared this much about him.
The army'll be ready to leave by the end of the day, Your Majesty.
Great.
But we'll wait for news from Constantino first.
If he doesn't send a messenger 'til the end of the day, then yes,
we'll send the troops.
Your Majesty.
I announce the arrival of two noblemen from Montemor.
From Montemor?
Send them in.
Your Majesty.
But what a surprise...
What brings you two to Artena?
I hope everything is well in Montemor.
It's all on the most perfect order, Your Majesty.
We came here at the request of our king.
His Majesty, King Rodolfo, wishes to make you a proposal.
And what's this proposal about?
King Rodolfo of Montemor
asks for the hand of your daughter, the Princess of Artena, in marriage.
And in a thoughtful demonstration of his good intentions,
the king insists on offering this valuable gift to the princess.
Very well.
I confess that this proposal took me by surprise.
I thank you in Catarina's name for this beautiful jewel.
I suppose you wait for an answer to give back to Rodolfo.
Yes, Your Majesty, that's our task.
However, a question of this importance
can't be decided immediately like this.
Immediately?
We understand, Your Majesty.
I'll need some time to think about it.
- Clearly. - As Your Majesty wishes, of course.
In any case, tell Rodolfo that I'm very honored by his proposal.
And as soon as I have a decision, I'll send a messenger to Montemor.
Of course.
Your Majesty.
What is it, Lucíola? Did something happen?
Your Highness won't believe it.
Messengers from Montemor sent by the king came to Artena.
With what purpose?
To ask for Your Highness' hand in marriage.
My hand?
- Are you sure, Lucíola? - Absolutely.
Everyone in the castle is talking about it.
Misters Petrônio and Orland came personally to ask your father.
And what did he say?
From what I understood, he asked for some time to make his decision.
Oh! They brought a gift for Your Highness.
I believe it's jewelry.
So it means that my father is considering the possibility.
Apparently so.
And Your Highness?
Is it your wish to marry Montemor's king?
To marry a fool.
A powerful fool.
Who possesses one of the greatest armies in all of Cália.
Maybe it's not such a bad idea.
With all due respect, Your Highness,
but what about the duke?
Wasn't it in your plans to marry him someday?
Lucíola...
Plans exist to be changed.
Especially if they can be changed for the better.
The duke is a great ally.
But evidently, he isn't an ally as convenient as a king.
And the King of Montemor.
Besides, he could still exercise his role of lover.
Which, by the way, he does very well.
Can you imagine what the union of both kingdoms would represent?
The lands...
The treasures...
The army.
But it'd still be a kingdom governed by Montemor's king.
That's what everyone would think.
Including Rodolfo himself.
Lucíola...
This marriage idea is most opportune.
A simple gesture, one sole word,
and it'll all be done.
Without wars...
Without death...
Without concessions.
It's strange, I never thought marrying was in Rodolfo's plans.
At least for now.
But do you think your father will agree, my lady?
Why not?
What does he have to lose?
But I understand your concern.
As always, my father is afraid of making the right decision.
And that's why...
I'll have to act very carefully.
And present my arguments well.
And for how long do you intend to stay in Montemor?
What do you mean "how long"?
I'll get the jewel and return to Artena immediately.
I imagined you could stay for a few days with your brother?
It'll be good to see him again, Amália, but
I imagine Rodolfo must be...
too busy with the kingdom's issues and I don't want to bother him.
Hey.
What is it?
- Was it something I said? - No.
It's just that...
Every time we say goodbye it all seems so...
Uncertain and risky.
I can't help but feeling afraid.
My love, we've been through a lot to get here.
And nothing, Amália, nothing and no one will separate us.
I promise you.
You will blink and I will be back.
Father.
Catarina.
Is it true that messengers from Montemor came to you
to ask for my hand in marriage in Rodolfo's name?
It seems that the news here in the castle spread faster than the echo.
It's impossible to not hear the rumors, father.
And you must admit that in this case it's of my interest
to know what you think about this proposal.
I still haven't come to any conclusion.
And what will be the criteria
that you intend to use to reach your decision?
Before anything,
I'd like to hear from you.
You know I'm always ready to obey your wishes.
In other words,
You would marry Rodolfo willingly.
If it's the best for Artena...
Why not?
Because, from what I remember,
Rodolfo isn't the type of man you imagined getting married to.
No. Indeed, he isn't.
We know Rodolfo has his limitations.
- But on the other hand... - On the other hand?
We can't disregard that it's the king of Montemor we're talking about.
My father, our union would solve a great portion of Artena's problems.
And also Montemor's problems.
We would begin a new era.
An era of prosperity never before lived by both kingdoms.
But what about you?
Do you think you could really be happy with a man like Rodolfo?
It might take some time.
But I don't think it's impossible.
Especially because, let's be honest, a marriage isn't made of love only.
You know this better than anyone, since you made a great effort
to marry me to the Marquis.
Very well.
In any case, I still need to think more about it before I make my decision.
- I'd also like to remind you... - This is all for now, Catarina.
Your Majesty.
Damn it...Oh! Very well, so what's King Augusto's answer?
Unfortunately, Your Majesty, he asked for some time to think and make his decision.
Time?
But why would King Augusto need time to give me an answer? Didn't he get it that Montemor's king wishes to marry his daughter?!
Or did he get a better proposal?!
I imagine he doesn't, but we're positive he will decide on your favor, Your Majesty.
It's indeed strange that Augusto would hesitate on giving me an answer.
Our families have been allies for decades, the benefits for both kingdoms are more than evident.
And not to brag but, Catarina will hardly find a better fiancé than me.
- I have no doubts about that, Your Majesty. - Very well...
I'll give the time he needs to think about it.
But King Augusto better not think I'm willing to wait forever...Aah! Found it!
Don't worry. This situation will be solved soon.
- It's prince Afonso! - Excuse me.
- Your Highness. - Cássio.
What is Your Highness doing in Montemor? Why didn't you tell me you'd come?
It was a last minute decision, and it's a quick visit.
And please, Cássio, call me by my name.
It won't be easy getting used to it, but I promise I'll try my best.
A prince wouldn't be able to make such invitation, but how about a drink at the tavern?
- A ring? - Yes.
It was the only thing I couldn't give away, Cássio.
My grandmother cared for it specially.
And before I left, I asked Rodolfo to hold it for me.
But why Your Highness- Forgive me,
why would you need to sell the jewel now?
Is it a financial issue?
It's complicated... But yes.
I need to sell it to quit a debt.
It isn't necessary to sell the jewel. We can talk to Rodolfo,
- I'm sure he'd give you the money. - No.
I prefer to keep this between us.
I wouldn't want to come back to Montemor in my first time of need to ask for my brother's help.
Besides, the ring is mine by my own right.
- I'd rather solve this issue this way. - It's okay, I understand.
But tell me! Tell me about Montemor, how are things going?
- I'm afraid there isn't much to say. - How so?
And Rodolfo, what has he been doing?
Has he been looking for solutions to the water issue?
Unfortunately, no.
Rodolfo... You know him well.
He is more involved in his personal problems than in the kingdom's.
I understand what you mean, Cássio.
Maybe Rodolfo needs more time.
Yeah, maybe.
Afonso, may I ask you something?
Yes, of course.
Don't you miss anything at all?
I mean, the life you had here.
No.
And I say this from the bottom of my heart, Cássio.
In Artena...
When I get home after a long day at work,
the only thing I think about is that I'm arriving at my house, my home.
And there's no other place in the world where I'd rather be.
And that's considering I'm living with my in-laws.
And Amália.
Amália is... definitely a woman I'd never find inside a palace.
Or sitting in a throne.
She's a woman with the pride of a nobleman and an elder's modesty.
Someone capable of worthier gestures than most monarchs I have met, Cássio.
And at the same time, she's capable of fighting for her ideals like a warrior.
You didn't even have to say all that.
Your face already says a lot about your happiness.
Definitely, Cássio.
And through it all, not for a moment I regretted anything I've done.
I'm very happy to hear this.
Very happy.
- Cheers to Amália! - To Amália.
And to Montemor.
Your Majesty.
There's someone you're fond of here that wishes to see you.
And who is it?
Afonso?
Brother.
What a pleasant surprise!
It'll be a quick visit.
- I'll have to return to Artena soon. - But why such a hurry?
My obligations. My job.
- Job? - Yeah.
- Where are you working? - In a blacksmith shop.
A blacksmith?
If I know Afonso well, he must be Artena's best blacksmith by now.
Cássio, you can't refer to Afonso this way.
- The correct term is "Your Highne- - My brother.
I asked Cássio to refer to me this way.
Well, I see that there are many changes but...
I'm sure that with time I'll get used to them.
But tell me about Artena.
So everything they say about Augusto is true?
There isn't one overstatement, brother.
He's a dutiful man who values his people's well-being above everything.
He's respected in the whole kingdom, not for his strength, but for his wisdom and discernment.
I see that Augusto gained another admirer.
And the princess? Do you talk to her?
No.
Actually, there was a setback with Catarina.
An issue.
I believe the princess still has a lot to learn with her father.
Why do you say that, brother? The princess seems like a smart, cultured woman,
and perfectly capable of succeeding her father.
I see that the princess has also gained an admirer.
More than that, my brother.
Yesterday I delivered to Augusto a very special proposal.
For Catarina's hand in marriage.
- You what? - It's exactly what you've heard.
I've proposed to Artena's princess.
- And what did he answer? - Nothing yet.
Something that in fact left me quite disappointed.
I'll confess I'm a bit surprised with your intention, my brother.
Because I asked for Catarina's hand?
I don't know if you're aware, but our grandma had already tried this many years ago,
to unite both kingdoms through a marriage.
And why didn't she take this plan further?
Because she feared said union would bring unwanted consequences to Cália.
- And what would those consequences be? - Brother...
The union of both kingdoms could bring great instability to the region.
Kingdoms would feel threatened, Rodolfo,
and it's possible that they would unite to fight against Artena and Montemor.
- Well, that's their problem, right? - No, our grandma thought...
Afonso, perhaps our grandma thought very modestly.
- Brother, you need... - With all due respect,
but the kingdom's issues concern only me now.
Isn't that true?
And my decisions are based solely on my own considerations.
And eventually on my counselors' opinion.
Of course.
Of course, my brother. You're right.
Very well. Let's go back to the reason of your return.
Our grandma's jewel.
Here it is.
Our grandmother had a special affection for this ring.
I hope you make good use of it.
I'll make the best use possible, brother.
And thank you for keeping it for me.
Such a simple request... There's nothing to thank me for.
- Now I must return to Artena. - But already?
When you said it was a quick visit I imagined you'd spend at least the night.
No.
I really must return.
It's alright. You have your reasons.
But I hope you know that Montemor's gates will aways be open to you, brother.
Brumela? Betânia?
- Your Highness! - What a pleasure to see you, Your Highness!
- Girls, this isn't necessary anymore. - I'm sorry, Your Highness.
- But I refuse to treat you any other way. - I'll make Brumela's words mine.
I understand.
You will need more time to get used to the idea.
Does Your Highness want something for dinner?
Just say what you'd like to eat and we will prepare it.
I appreciate it. But unfortunately I can't stay, I'm already leaving.
But already?
I promise that next time I'll stay for a few more days.
I just couldn't leave without greeting you both.
- Where is Selena? - Your Highness didn't hear?
- She now studies at the Military Academy. - At the Academy?
Yes, she did this foolishness.
It's no foolishness, it's her dream.
A woman wanting to be a soldier and Betânia still supports her.
- Of course! I think- -I don't want to take your time.
Send my greetings and good wishes to Selena.
Betânia, send my greetings to Romero and Ulisses as well, please.
Good luck, Your Highness.
May God be with you.
I'll confess I'm quite surprise by Rodolfo's intention to marry Catarina.
I imagine you advised him to think more carefully before making this decision.
Afonso, actually, since you've been gone,
Rodolfo has requested my opinion regarding the kingdom's issues less and less.
I suppose Petrônio and Orlando must be his main counselors now.
Yes. Not officially but they're the ones that whisper words in His Majesty's ears.
Have a good trip, my friend.
If you need any help, don't hesitate to look for me.
Thank you, Cássio.
It's good to know that you're still around here.
And anyway, don't give up on Rodolfo.
I'm sure he'll appreciate your advices again.
Montemor needs you.
Did you call for me, Your Majesty?
I've made my decision, Demétrio.
But before I talk to Catarina,
I'd like you to know what I have decided.
Shh...
Can you hear me?
Yes, he can.
And he wants to hear what do you have for us.
This painting represents all the beauty and splendor of Lucrécia.
She is the ideal fiancée for Your Majesty.