Empire

**Empire** is the third episode of *Sequester Canada 2*.

## Story

In the pre-jury house, Lewis and Amber engage in conversation, expressing their excitement over a new arrival. Melina enters with a sharp retort, questioning Lewis's belief in a girls alliance despite the evident reality. Amber, having tried to reason with Lewis, shares her frustration. Kalina enters the room, visibly upset. Melina seizes the opportunity to taunt Kalina, referencing her elimination and the refusal to share the hidden advantage, highlighting it as a failure. Kalina, undeterred, fires back, alluding to Melina's failed attempt to survive the previous round. Melina justifies her actions, claiming retaliation. Despite the tension, Melina is determined to refocus on the game and make a comeback, leaving a promise that her presence will be felt again in the main competition.

In the main house, anticipation fills the air as the contestants eagerly await the arrival of Kalina or Marco. When Marco rushes in, the house erupts in applause, but Karalease's disappointment is palpable. She reflects on losing her best friend in the game, realizing that she must now approach the competition with a more calculated strategy to avoid becoming the next target. As Junior Bot enters with a note, Marco reads it aloud, revealing the details of the new round called 'Kingdom.' In this round, contestants are tasked with ranking each other from 1 to 15, determining the power dynamics within the house. The roles include the Kingdom, the General, the Knights, and the Peasants, each with specific responsibilities. The Kingdom and the General will decide targets, while the Knights and the Peasants will play intermediary roles. The Peasants, ultimately, will vote to determine whether the Kingdom's target or the Kingdom itself faces elimination. The contestant designated as the Kingdom at the end of three rounds will gain immunity. The hierarchy is established based on the rankings. The Kingdom consists of Karalease and Liam with Ethan, Marcel, and Tyler serving as the knights with Ethan as the general and everyone else as peasants.

The rankings:
1.Karalease - Kingdom
2.Liam - Kingdom
3.Ethan - General
4.Marcel - Knight
5.Tyler - Knight
6.Tanishq - Peasant
7.Azalyn - Peasant
8.Marco - Peasant
9.Dominick - Peasant
10.Henry - Peasant
11.Maria - Peasant
12.Kayla - Peasant
13.Mackenzie - Peasant
14.Misty - Peasant
15.Melissa - Peasant
16.Kaito - Peasant

The drama unfolds as Karalease and Liam find themselves on the chopping block, their once-secure thrones now seats of uncertainty. Liam, ever the strategist, contemplates leveraging blackmail against Karalease, only to be met with her fearless defiance. Karalease, unyielding, warns Liam against such tactics and asserts her independence in the game. Amidst the strategic discussions, alliances shift and fracture. Ethan, Marcel, and Tyler plot to make a bold move against the Kingdom, eyeing Karalease as a target. The prospect of overthrowing the established order takes precedence, setting the stage for a showdown between the Kingdom and the rebels. Ethan, acting as the intermediary between the Knights and the potential defectors, engages with Karalease and Liam. The plan to target Kayla, presented by the Kingdom, is met with Ethan's agreement, but behind the scenes, he contemplates the risks and considers an alternative path. As Ethan navigates the intricate web of alliances, Kayla rallies her allies, recognizing the opportunity to flip the game. Mackenzie, Melissa, Misty, and Kaito join forces, determined to dismantle the existing power structure. Kayla strategizes to present a united front and secure the necessary votes for a coup against Karalease. After this Misty finds an LOS, Misty's discovery of the LOS introduces a game-changing element into the mix. With the LOS in her possession, Misty gains the power to decline Karalease's initial Battle Match nomination, adding a layer of strategic advantage to her gameplay. Meanwhile, Azalyn and Tanishq, positioned as swing votes, deliberate on the best course of action. The decision to support or oppose Karalease's ruling weighs heavily on their minds, with Tanishq leaning towards a bold move to eliminate the perceived powerhouse. As the peasants cast their votes, the vote is 3-8 with everyone except Dominick, Marco, and Maria saying no. The Kingdom is dethroned, and Karalease and Liam face the looming threat of elimination.

Marcel revels in his newfound status as royalty, aiming to avoid elimination. Ethan flirts with him, causing Marcel to question if there's genuine interest. The group decides to target Maria, perceived as a threat due to her alliances. General Tyler strategizes with Tanishq and Azalyn to secure power and eliminate Karalease. Tensions rise as Maria suspects her nomination and seeks alliances to counteract the plan. Internal conflicts emerge among the contestants, with strategic maneuvers, debates, and alliances shaping the narrative. As peasants cast their votes, the kingdom retains power 5-4 with Maria, Kaito, Dominick, and Marco voting no. Maria reacts angrily, vowing retaliation if eliminated.

The dynamics in the house are shifting as Marcel and Ethan plan to target Dominick instead of the initially considered Kaito. The kingdom, led by Tyler, decides to target either Marco or Dominick to maintain their power. Meanwhile, Kayla proposes a risky plan to dethrone the kingdom and make them eligible for nomination. The girls in her alliance, with some hesitation from Melissa, agree to the plan. In a surprising turn, Kayla and Mackenzie approach Dominick with the intention of voting out the kingdom. Dominick seizes this opportunity to convince them that eliminating him would lead to Karalease targeting them for the battle match. The girls, realizing the potential consequences, align with Dominick's plan to overthrow the kingdom. As the contestants cast their votes, a unanimous decision emerges to overthrow the kingdom. Tyler and Tanishq become the new kingdom leaders and immune by default.

The house is in a state of strategic chaos as alliances and individuals consider their options for the upcoming vote. Azalyn recognizes Maria's strategic prowess and suggests changing the target to her, but not everyone is on board with this plan. Azalyn and Tanishq discuss the possibility of flipping the vote to target Maria instead of Karalease, believing Maria to be a bigger threat. Henry hesitates but eventually agrees to try and convince Kayla to join this plan. On the other side, Karalease, Liam, Maria, Dominick, and Marco discuss their options. Karalease campaigns to Tanishq and Henry, emphasizing the threat Ethan poses. However, Tanishq seems cautious about making a decision. Amidst the discussions, Dominick finds a LOS, providing him with added security. Meanwhile, Kayla is approached by Azalyn, who tries to convince her to change the vote to Maria.

The tension in the house reaches its peak as Marco and Dominick find themselves at odds over the target for the vote. Marco is inclined to go with the majority and target Karalease, believing it could pave the way for them to integrate into the majority alliance. On the other hand, Dominick is determined to stick with Karalease, hoping for a favorable outcome. As the two continue to argue, their differing perspectives reflect the complex strategic landscape within the house. The looming vote will not only determine the fate of the nominated contestant but also have significant repercussions on the alliances and relationships within the game. The contestants are then summoned for the vote, with the division in their choices clearly evident.

At the elimination ceremony it is revealed Karalease is eliminated. Karalease initially chose Melissa and Misty as her picks for elimination. However, Misty revealed her LOS during the elimination ceremony, making her immune from being picked for the Battle Match. This led Karalease to reconsider her choice. In the end, Karalease decided to choose Kayla as Melissa's opponent for the Battle Match. Melissa and Kayla then prepare for the battle match.

In the Balance Push battle match, Kayla and Melissa faced off on a narrow balance beam. Kayla won the first round with her athleticism, but Melissa secured the second round due to a misstep by Kayla. In the decisive third round, Kayla lost balance, and Melissa emerged victorious. Despite the competition, there was a bittersweet moment as Melissa seemed upset about Kayla leaving.

## Votes

 Ethan (4 votes)
 Maria (3 votes)
 VOTED OUT:Karalease Martinez