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Mb | Jan 23, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
Episode 3 of "Tis Time for Torture, Princess" begins with an invitation to an amusement park, which the princess receives from two individuals, Youki and Inki. Despite her initial reluctance due to her status as a prisoner, she is persuaded to ask the Grand Inquisitor for permission.
The Grand Inquisitor, notorious as a torturer, denies the princess's request to visit the amusement park and instead proposes a trade: her freedom in exchange for an imperial secret. Although the princess steadfastly refuses to reveal her secret, she shows a moment of vulnerability and expresses her desire to join the outing.
Afterward, the episode shifts to a more whimsical tone and introduces the daughter of the Demon King, Maomao-chan, whose task is to torture the princess. Maomao-chan's innocent, childlike demeanor contrasts with her role as a torturer, creating an odd dynamic. She attempts to torment the princess by popping bubble wrap in front of her eyes, hoping to provoke jealousy. However, the princess finds Maomao-chan too endearing to be unsettled by this act.
The princess is moved by Maomao-chan's lack of confidence in her torture skills and encourages her, inadvertently revealing an imperial secret in the process. Maomao-chan's successful information-gathering marks her first achievement, much to the delight of her father, the Demon King.
The episode takes an unexpected turn when Louch Brittan, a white knight of the Imperial First Legion, appears to rescue the princess. He explains that he has cast a sleep spell on the castle and plans to escape with the princess using a return spell. This requires them to maintain close physical contact, leading to a series of comical and awkward moments between them.
As they prepare for teleportation, the princess struggles internally with her feelings, torn between her duties as a commander and her personal emotions. However, the escape plan is thwarted when the princess decides against it.
The episode ends with the Demon King expressing his frustration at having failed to extract useful information from the princess. He praises his daughter's performance but decides to keep the revealed secret to himself, showing his affection for Maomao-chan.
Overall, Episode 3 offers a mix of humor, lightheartedness, and character development.
The Grand Inquisitor, notorious as a torturer, denies the princess's request to visit the amusement park and instead proposes a trade: her freedom in exchange for an imperial secret. Although the princess steadfastly refuses to reveal her secret, she shows a moment of vulnerability and expresses her desire to join the outing.
Afterward, the episode shifts to a more whimsical tone and introduces the daughter of the Demon King, Maomao-chan, whose task is to torture the princess. Maomao-chan's innocent, childlike demeanor contrasts with her role as a torturer, creating an odd dynamic. She attempts to torment the princess by popping bubble wrap in front of her eyes, hoping to provoke jealousy. However, the princess finds Maomao-chan too endearing to be unsettled by this act.
The princess is moved by Maomao-chan's lack of confidence in her torture skills and encourages her, inadvertently revealing an imperial secret in the process. Maomao-chan's successful information-gathering marks her first achievement, much to the delight of her father, the Demon King.
The episode takes an unexpected turn when Louch Brittan, a white knight of the Imperial First Legion, appears to rescue the princess. He explains that he has cast a sleep spell on the castle and plans to escape with the princess using a return spell. This requires them to maintain close physical contact, leading to a series of comical and awkward moments between them.
As they prepare for teleportation, the princess struggles internally with her feelings, torn between her duties as a commander and her personal emotions. However, the escape plan is thwarted when the princess decides against it.
The episode ends with the Demon King expressing his frustration at having failed to extract useful information from the princess. He praises his daughter's performance but decides to keep the revealed secret to himself, showing his affection for Maomao-chan.
Overall, Episode 3 offers a mix of humor, lightheartedness, and character development.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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