A World Without Princes

Sophie recalls shoving the boy’s school uniform and invisibility cape under Beatrix’s bed. She feels sick with shame, knowing she stopped Agatha’s wish from coming true, but she hopes to help Agatha see that Sophie is all she needs. Agatha wakes up and is about to reveal something to Sophie when they hear screams. They learn the boys have breached the school’s shield, and Pollux orders everyone to the gallery. On the way, the girls see several arrows pinning scrolls to the walls. The scrolls announce a competition to take place in 10 days. The best 10 girls will face off against the best 10 boys; if the girls win, the boys surrender as slaves, and if the boys win, the girls hand over Sophie and Agatha for execution. Agatha admits she went to Tedros last night, and Sophie refers to his attack, telling Agatha she knew what the boys would do. Agatha and Sophie are united again.

Talking to Aric, Tedros questions Agatha’s deception, saying she seemed genuine. Aric insists that Agatha lied to Tedros, suggesting that Tedros is like his father, King Arthur, who was also deceived by his love.