Never Reject a Dragon Princess Episode 4

Episode 4 · 52 episodes · Eliana Ashwing (Lia), Derek, Caz Cassian

Episode 4 recap

Elise mocks Lia in the courtyard while Caz Cassian cancels a contract into a glowing stone nearby. Derek boasts about his status as a new Wingleader and his alliance with Nightfall through Elise. When Lia attempts to explain her role, Elise cuts her off. Derek demands Lia address him by his formal title and forbids her from speaking against Elise. A white magical crest appears on Lia's arm, and she declares her true heritage.

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Episode 4 scene by scene

00:00: Elise Mocks Lia Near the Trees
Elise taunts Lia for being cast aside in the courtyard. Nearby, Caz Cassian stands behind a tree and watches the confrontation. He speaks directly into a glowing magical stone to cancel an existing contract, stating that he needs to leave immediately.
00:19: Derek Boasts About His New Alliance
Derek announces that a Wingleader cannot attend the Ember Gala with an orphan Groundling. He brags about securing an alliance with Nightfall through Elise. Lia tries to tell him that she secured the alliance herself, but Elise cuts her off immediately.
00:54: Derek Demands Respect and Submission
Derek orders Lia to stop insulting Elise in the academy courtyard. He asserts his authority over her and commands Lia to address him strictly as Wingleader Derek. He reminds her of their difference in rank and insists she submit to his demands.
01:10: Lia Reveals Her Royal Heritage
A bright white magical mark suddenly flares on Lia's forearm. Lia confronts Derek directly and admits she lied about her background to comfort his insecurities. She angrily proclaims to Derek and Elise that she is a daughter of House Ashwing.

Key lines from episode 4

“Cancel the contract. I gotta go.”
Caz Cassian · He whispers into his glowing stone while watching Lia from behind a courtyard tree.

“I'm a big-time Wingleader now, Lia. I can't be seen at the Ember Gala with an orphan Groundling as my mate.”
Derek · Derek rejects Lia in front of Elise while bragging about his newly gained position.

“I'm not an orphan. I just made that up to make you feel better, you insecure dick! I'm a daughter of House Ashwing!”
Lia · Her forearm mark flares with magic as she finally confesses her true royal bloodline.

“You have no idea who I really am, Wingleader Derek.”
Lia · She steps directly into Derek's face after he threatens to banish her from Ashcliff.

How episode 4 ends

Derek uses his newly acquired authority to threaten Lia with banishment from the academy. Instead of backing away, Lia furiously steps directly up to his face and tells him he does not know her true identity. Will Derek believe her claim of royal heritage, or will he carry out his threat of banishment?