Resolve ~The Conflict with Camellia~ (覚悟 ～カメリアとの戦い～, Kakugo ～Kameria to no Tatakai～) is the 1st episode of the Hortensia Saga Anime.
Summary
For the past 700 years, peace reigned in Hortensia; without warning, the land is attacked by the tributary state of Camellia. Because of this, Alfred Albert heir of the domain of Albert to mature quickly so he can lead his people to defend his kingdom.
Plot
On December 7th, 767, in the castle of Hortensia, Rugis F. Camellia and Leon D. Olivier kneel before the king of Hortensia in the throne room. Rugis proclaims being portrayed by the King and transforms into a werebeast. Walking in on the scene is Mariyus Casteledo the daughter of the King, witnesses her father being killed by Rugis, who then roars out loud signaling his troops to lay siege to Hortensia. Without hesitation, Leon attacks the beastly Rugis in order to protect the princess from harm. In the city, the Camellia army attack as Fernando Albert tries to negotiate with the invading soldiers, but ends with him having to fight back against them. Once they're dealt with, Kuu Morimol appears and warns Fernando that the king is in trouble.
Rushing to the castle gates, Fernando and Kuu group with Maurice Baudelaire and Adelheid Olivier. Fernando learns of the staged rebellion led by Rugis and, in turn, informs them about the King being in trouble. At that moment, a Cerberus appears in back of them along with a slew of various monsters through out the town that attacks the citizens without mercy. With her spear in her arms, Adelheid volunteers to stay behind and deal with the Cerberus allowing Maurice and Fernando to go to the King's aid. They do this and upon arriving in the Throne Room, they find the King dead with the princess crying by his side and Leon mortally wounded not to far by. Right as Maurice tries to console the princess, he's attacked by Rugis whose attack blinds him on his right side. Martyring himself, Fernando attacks Rugis allowing Maurice to escape with the princess. At the Albert Family home, Maurice arrives with the Princess and gives Alfred his father's sword informing tacitly informing him of his demise.