Ep 7. Wild Waltz

Princess Nike faces another challenge on her journey to ensure her kingdom's safety in The World Is Still Beautiful season 1 episode 7, titled "Wild Waltz." When she learns that the neighboring country, Rain, is about to enter into a secret treaty with the Sun Kingdom, she takes it upon herself to find out the truth behind it.

To accomplish this, Nike and her group decide to intervene in an annual ball hosted by Rain. Despite being uninvited, they manage to sneak into the ball and blend in with the crowd. With the help of her cute talking wind spirit, Nike learns that Sun's emperor has a secret agenda and plans to use the treaty to gain control over all neighboring countries.

However, Nike's presence at the ball does not go unnoticed, and she soon finds herself face to face with the Rain prince, Lani Aristes, who offers to dance with her. The two embark on a waltz, which turns out to be wild in more ways than one. Lani's dance steps are incredibly elaborate and involve spinning and twirling Nike around, even as she struggles to keep her dress from getting tangled up in his feet.

Despite the chaos of the dance, the pair manages to have a meaningful conversation where Lani shares his doubts about the treaty with Nike. He reveals that he doesn't trust Sun's emperor and that the treaty might be more of a trap than a sign of goodwill. Nike, encouraged by Lani's words, resolves to get to the bottom of the situation and find a way to stop Sun's emperor from achieving his nefarious plans.

As the ball progresses, Nike's group becomes suspicious of a strange man who seems to be following them. After confronting him, they find out that he's a messenger from the Sun Kingdom, sent to ensure that the treaty is signed. Meanwhile, Lani decides to officially withdraw from the treaty, causing tension between Rain and Sun.

The episode culminates in a heated confrontation between Nike and Sun's emperor, where she calls out his deceitful plans and demands he leave her kingdom alone. Despite his arrogance, the emperor realizes he's outnumbered and retreats, promising to seek revenge.

"Wild Waltz" is a thrilling episode that showcases Nike's quick thinking and determination to protect her kingdom. Her diplomatic skills and ability to form alliances with neighboring countries are a testament to her leadership potential. The dance sequence adds a unique touch of elegance and drama to the episode, making it a must-watch for fans of the show.