In the second episode of "7th Time Loop," Rishe Imgard Weitzner, a highly skilled and experienced young woman, initially rejects Prince Arnold's marriage proposal. Arnold, who is accustomed to getting what he wants, is fascinated by Rishe's uniqueness and accepts her special conditions for marriage, including employment at the Aria Trading Company, a separate residence, and the freedom to relax in the castle.
As a final condition, Rishe demands that Arnold must not touch her. When Arnold nearly does so while she is sleeping, she reacts swiftly, displaying a vigilance unusual for a noblewoman. Later, during a bandit attack on the prince's convoy, Arnold locks Rishe in the carriage for her safety. She escapes by using her lock-picking skills acquired as a maid and observes Arnold subduing the bandits without killing them, suggesting he may not be as ruthless as she remembers from previous encounters with him in past loops.
Rishe's knowledge shines when she recognizes the poison on the bandits' weapons. She proves her expertise by brewing an antidote from available plants and demonstrating its effectiveness on her own wound. Arnold's retainers, initially hesitant, are convinced by her abilities.
Arnold, fascinated by Rishe's diverse skills and her character, expresses his admiration for her. He kneels to thank her for saving his men, acknowledges her position as a potential hostage, but reaffirms her freedom within the empire.
Upon their arrival in the imperial capital, Galkhein, Rishe is eager to explore the city, which she has never seen in any of her previous lives. Unfazed by the state of the villa assigned to her, she uses her housemaid skills to clean it. While fetching water, she helps the new maid, Elsie, and demonstrates her ability to predict the weather.
From her balcony, Rishe notices Arnold's presence, even though he tries to hide. Their conversation reveals that Arnold values her unconventional skills for a noblewoman. Remembering her mother's words about the duties of nobility, Rishe affirms her worth through her diverse abilities, which Arnold wholeheartedly acknowledges, expressing his sincere love for her.
The episode suggests that this timeline may differ from previous loops, as Arnold, having met and fallen in love with Rishe, might not take the same destructive path as in the past. Rishe's transformative influence on Arnold's character is hinted at, though she remains cautious due to her past experiences.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.