The tension in the palace is at its peak. Four girls remain in the competition. The expectations of them rise and they all get to know Prince Maxon and each other closely, beyond manners, dresses and make-up. They are all beautiful, noble and have impeccable manners. All of them, except America Singer. Will America never learn what is expected of a real princess? Why does she insist on breaking the rules again and again? King Clarkson is seething with anger when America shows stubborn resistance to the brutal class system used in the kingdom and shows too much independence in both thinking and actions. It seems that Prince Maxon is actually fascinated by America's behavior, but at the same time he also shows closeness to the other contestants, girls who might be able to fulfill the role of princess in a more dignified and royal way than America. At the same time, the northern rebels show interest in the brave competitor who gives a platform to the voices opposing the division into classes. The fate of America and the fate of Illya as a whole now depends on the volatile relationship between America and Prince Maxon.
