Freedom was Sweeter

Freedom was Sweeter is the third episode of the first season, and the 3rd episode overall, of Netflix's original series, Castlevania: Nocturne.
==Synopsis==
:In shock after a loss, Annette shares the story of her escape from slavery and her journey from Saint-Domingue. Chaos erupts at a public gathering.
==Plot==
Annette grieves for Edouard and recalls her past under Vaublanc's cruelty, his murder of her mother, and the awakening of her magical powers, whereupon she fled and found refuge with Edouard. Together with other freedom fighters, led by seer Cécile Fatiman, they lead a slave rebellion in Saint-Domingue, until Cécile has a vision and sends them to France to seek Richter. Olrox arrives at the abbey, but is intercepted by Emmanuel's right-hand man, knight Mizrak. He warns Mizrak that Erzsebet will turn on their alliance eventually. Maria introduces Annette to the other revolutionaries to inspire them, but their meeting is set upon by night creatures, including the one made from Edouard. However, when Annette is endangered, it kills its fellow night creatures to save her and is brought back to the abbey.
==Cast==
*Edward Bluemel as Richter Belmont
*Pixie Davies as Maria Renard
*Thuso Mbedu as Annette
*Sydney James Harcourt as Edouard
*Nastassja Kinski as Tera
*Richard Dormer as Abbot Emmanuel
*Aaron Neil as Mizrak
*Elarica Johnson as Drolta Tzuentes
*Franka Potente as Erzsebet Báthory
*Zahn McClarnon as Olrox
*Alastair Duncan as Vaublanc
*Sharon D. Clarke as Cécile Fatiman
*Erica Luttrell as Esther
==Quotes==
:–Vaublanc: "And so many things which could hurt you, child. Snakes, witches, secrets. Do you have secrets, Esther?"
:–Annette: "I could not be caged. No matter how many times they tried to take me. I was always plotting an escape. But the slave drivers; eyes were always on me. I was 16 when they tried to brand me but I was not going to be branded. I'd inherited from my father's bloodline the power of the god of war and iron, Ogun. I didn't know what was happening, but my guiding spirit heard my calls when I needed him the most."
:–Vaublanc:"There will always be masters and servants. Slavery is the natural order. You can't kill us all."
:–Annette: "I can kill you."
:– (Drolta contacting Erzsebet)
:– Erzsebet Báthory: "Is everything ready in Machecoul?"
:– Drolta Tzuentes: "The Marquis is excited to meet you, and I'm meeting the Forgemaster tomorrow."
:– Erzsebet Báthory: "I dreamt last night about the world we are making. The Empress of Russia, the Holy Roman Emperor, the Ottoman Sultan, the Pope, all kneeling before me, kissing my feet. (moans) It was such a beautiful dream."
:– Drolta Tzuentes: "They're all going to kneel, Countess. Every single one."
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