

I've yielded much to you, but not this day." - Streibough, Act 1, Scene 1. Makes you think "what's different this time?" In that case it's either becoming King of Lucrece, being married with Alethea, or both. Implying that compared to the other times where he'd give the win to his friend, this is important.

If you replay, you could pick up the signs.ĭuring the tournament, Streibough mentions how he won't lose.

Grown to be resentful of how unfair everything is. But despite doing the right thing, doing his duty, he was ostracised and hated for it. Because like his friend, the Knight loved her also. He'd defeat his friend Streibough for Alethea. Grew to resent his friend that stole his love, the kingdom that were happy for the arrangement, and the King that separated the two. Begged and pleaded for his best friend to throw the tournament so he can legitimately marry the love of his life, and tried his all to win. A mage that is implied to have had a pre-existing relationship with Princess Alethea. Wanted to give her fiance a chance, but instead returned to her previous love when her fiance never came during her time of need. Given her faith to her new beloved, and having to let go of her previous love. A princess forced to comply to her father's wishes, and marry whoever wins the tournament.
