23. THE TOURNAMENT
Lydia is the only one who can find The Flower in Seven Colours,
required by the King of The Planet of Flowers.
Continuing her journey with her companions,
she travels through the German plains.
Along the way, she sees old towns that still keep their Middle Ages style.
Such wonderful castles!
How wonderful! A very well maintained garden!
There are so many flowers!
Maybe also the one that we are looking for is here?
- No! Let me go! - No way!
It was my dream since forever to hold you in my arms!
- Don't be so shy! - That's horrible!
- Let me go! - Calm down and submit to me!
I just want to hold your hand!
What's this? You stupid animals!
Bullying a defenceless girl! You should be ashamed!
I will not allow anyone to talk to me like this! Understood?
Especially a kid such as yourself!
Stop! You are hurting me!
That's enough, Maurice! Just who do you think you are?
I won't allow you to treat my guests like that!
As far as I know, I still have the right to invite whoever I want at my house.
Suit yourself.
But remember. As long as these documents are mine,
I can seize your father's castle.
And then, you and your father will not have so many rights.
I believe I made myself clear. Think about it.
- Thank you for your help! - Why does he want your castle?
We owe him money. Do you want to visit the house?
Gladly!
Such a wonderful girl! She's the woman of my dreams!
She's so more beautiful than Sabrina!
I can't believe my own eyes! What a charming creature!
I feel like I'm floating...
- Maurice! - Good day, sir.
- What did you just hid, Werner? - Nothing.
A bill? This will not get me back the money you owe me.
I will pay as soon as I can. I told you so.
I hope that I won't have to wait until then.
I'm not that bad, really. Pay with this and keep the change.
The castle doesn't interest me much, actually. I have a better idea.
- Which is? - I will marry your daughter.
I am to be married?
I refuse! I cannot do this!
I'd rather die than marry with that abominable man!
It's the only way to save the family's honour, Margot.
I don't care!
I would be too unhappy!
How can he ask such a thing from me?
You are acting selfish. You should protect the name of your family.
- We must do something to help her! - You are right, Cathy.
All my life, I dreamed that I would have a happy marriage, like my parents.
Mr. Werner, Mr. Ralf was a knight?
No. The armour is only for the picture, when he got married.
- It's tradition. - I see.
Indeed, it seemed a little too...
The Royal house of Blenel stood out in the Renaissance era
by the high number of duels in which their people were involved.
The mighty knights fighting! That must have been a pretty sight!
I think I have an idea that could solve your problem.
Why don't have a medieval tournament?
We will tell Maurice that tradition demands for him to fight
in order to win Margot.
- And who will be the second pretender? - I have some experience in mounted duels.
And there are people in the village who can teach me more! I could win this!
I don't know...
Maurice will have to accept it. It's tradition.
- Really? - Maurice!
A tournament? It would be interesting.
Count me in.
And, to finish this, we will put at stake the ownership of the castle too.
- You can't be serious! - I never joke.
If I win, I get both the castle, and the girl. What do you say, Margot?
Father!
Oh, look! Just like in the old times!
It should be a great show!
- A medieval tournament! - The winner gets Margot and the castle!
I will sign up! It's a good opportunity to become a noble!
You expect to win? You must be a valiant knight for that!
This is good! A lot of people want to sign up!
Margot will not be short of pretenders.
This is not practical at all!
- I would like very much to win! - Me too!
This is the chance to fulfil my lifelong dream!
Why have you accepted this duel, sir?
Look. These are mortgages signed by more than half of the town's people.
I'm rich and powerful. I only need a beautiful woman.
So this is why you want to marry Ralf's daughter!
Exactly. This is why I gave the money to that old fart!
I knew that he will not be able to pay!
But you put the mortgages at stake. What if you lose?
I never lose!
And I never let anything to chance!
- I will surely win the tournament! - Are you kidding? I will win!
We heard that you are planning to lose your houses.
And this is exactly what may happen if you enter the tournament.
Here are your mortgages. Better don't play knights tomorrow.
OK! Understood!
Hello!
Boris here, your devoted servant!
Do you realize that it's 2'o clock in the morning?
Lydia is ready to leave right now. She's headed south.
This time, you better keep her in your sights!
I forgot about my hair!
I got rid of her! Now I will be left alone in peace!
And I will marry Margot!
What will we do, Lydia? No one came from the village!
I don't understand why. Yesterday, they all wanted in!
Maurice did something! I'm sure!
- I am doomed! - Don't lose hope.
I am still here! When I was young, no one could ever defeat me!
He is right! And Maurice is not unbeatable.
Of course!
Begin!
Werner!
This time, you are done for!
- Werner! - I can't watch this!
Stop! Please, spare him!
- You are the winner. - The fight wasn't by the rules!
- Maurice aimed for the horse! - All is fair in love and war.
I am the winner!
And Margot is mine at last!
None of you has the guts to face this man and defend Margot's honour?
Think about the reward! The castle will be yours too!
I have never seen such a band of lowly cowards!
- Let's proceed with the wedding plans! - Just a second!
I ask the honour to fight for Margot's hand in marriage.
- And I will win! - Wonderful!
He is kind of mysterious.
Let's fight! And may the best man win!
I accept your challenge and I drink to your defeat.
- Let's hope that he will win. - Yes.
Begin!
Don't run, you coward! Fight like a man!
Catch me if you can!
What is he doing? He should face his enemy!
- What is it, Cador? - This knight reminds me of someone.
But I can't figure out who.
What's happening to me? I feel paralyzed.
As you should be. The wine was drugged.
- You bastard! - Not as bastard as you.
But I am smarter.
- Say your prayers. - That dagger is real!
Were you thinking otherwise?
No! Spare me!
In exchange, I will give you all my money!
- All right. Right now! - But it's impossible.
I decide that.
Here are the mortgages for the castle and the town.
- No! Not this! - Yes! Precisely this!
- Give them to me! - The winner takes it all!
Stop whining and get lost!
Have you seen that, father? He won!
Great! I wasn't expecting this!
Hooray! You won!
Yes!
Miss, these are yours.
Thank you, sir! You are a true gentleman!
Valiant knight, you deserve to have my daughter. Let us see your face!
Unbelievable! It's Boris!
Boris is the lowest! He will disappoint her terribly!
Poor Margot! To marry a badger! Such a cruel fate!
We must stop this somehow!
Right! I will use The Key of Flowers.
So, beautiful Margot, when will you marry me?
Um...
Come on, my daughter, you know better than to judge a man by his appearance.
Stop! Not another move!
- Who are you? - I will defend Margot's happiness!
Really? It will be tough, because I will not give it up!
What will happen next?
Begin to fight, you two!
Expect the worst!
Lydia!
- Is it you, Lydia? - Yes!
You don't stand a chance! You will die!
Why are you doing this, Boris?
It's an ordeal to be Sabrina's Minister!
I'd rather marry this girl. And you will not stop me!
You are done for!
Have mercy, Boris!
I know no mercy and no forgiveness! Good bye, Lydia!
I'll...
Ouch!
Come back!
You will pay for this!
Look!
Take this!
You lost your sword!
Beg for mercy!
Let's end this!
This works only for the weak!
I can't get it out...
Now it's my turn!
Look! It's just a lame badger!
Let me go! No! Ouch!
Lydia ruined my plans again! And it was going so well!
Such bad luck...!
Where is the white knight?
He's gone. We will never know who is the one who saved your honour.
But we will keep him in our memories forever.
Yes!
Lydia, you were so kind to me! Thank you for everything.
Thank you for your hospitality!
Farewell! I'm sure that you will find The Flower in Seven Colours someday!
The family's honour is saved thanks to this girl's idea to have a tournament.
Yes. And I wonder if the white knight wasn't actually Lydia.
Does it matter?
In Lydia and the white knight's remembrance, plant these seeds.
Every time she looked at the pink flowers,
Margot remembered Lydia and the amazing white knight.
In the language of flowers, these stand for courage.