The episode 3 of The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power starts with Carolina recovering after the shocking attack that nearly claimed her life on the way to the knights' headquarters. Owen escorts her to safety and asks her to remain inside until the knights secure a proper headquarters. Although he downplays his actions by saying he simply fulfilled his duty as her bodyguard, he also points out that whoever targeted Carolina was likely trying to create political complications by harming her. His comment surprises Carolina because no one has explained why she has suddenly become the target of repeated attacks.
Before Owen can elaborate, Prince Edward rushes into the room after hearing about the incident. Clearly shaken, he immediately checks whether Carolina has been injured, holding her tightly until one of the attendants gently reminds him that his own strength could accidentally hurt her. Embarrassed, Edward apologizes, but his genuine concern leaves Carolina wondering if he had truly been worried about her. It is another small moment that gradually changes the way she views her reserved fiancé.
As everyone discusses the attack, it becomes clear that a gunshot was fired in the passage connecting the palace and the knights' headquarters. Without Owen's magical barrier, Carolina might not have survived. To prevent another incident, Edward decides that all future lessons should take place inside Carolina's private chambers, where palace security makes another attack far less likely. He also apologizes for exposing her to danger and promises that the person responsible will be captured. Rather than dwelling on the apology, Carolina asks only that the culprit be found, and Edward immediately accepts her request.
The conversation shifts when Teodore delivers a letter sent by Carolina's father, Duke Raymond. Although Teodore admits he inspected the letter to ensure it contained nothing related to the political marriage, Carolina reassures him before reading it herself. Her father's words are filled with concern, asking whether she has settled into life in the empire and admitting that he constantly worries about her since she left home. His heartfelt message reminds Carolina of the warmth she still shares with her family despite the distance between them.
The letter then reveals troubling developments in the Kingdom of Celestia. Crops are growing unusually slowly, monster attacks have increased dramatically, and a mysterious plague has begun spreading. The kingdom's leaders quickly organize a response, deciding to investigate contaminated water sources first while continuing to monitor the monster outbreaks and failing harvests. The growing list of disasters leaves everyone questioning why so many crises have appeared at once.
Elsewhere, Lady Flora privately struggles with a problem of her own. She realizes that her holy magic is weakening, causing both her healing and purification spells to lose effectiveness. Frustrated, she cannot understand why her powers continue to decline despite her efforts. Her father attempts to comfort her, suggesting that stress over the upcoming Saintly Trials and Carolina's absence may be affecting her magic. Flora briefly agrees in front of him, but once alone she angrily reveals that she has only been pretending to miss Carolina. Instead, she focuses entirely on discovering the true reason behind her fading abilities before time runs out.
Time passes until the long-awaited Founder's Day Fete finally arrives. Carolina prepares for the grand celebration in an elegant new dress, and when Prince Edward sees her, he sincerely tells her that she looks beautiful. Although both are slightly embarrassed by the compliment, the exchange reflects how much more comfortable they have become around one another compared to their first meeting. Soon afterward, they leave together to attend the empire's most prestigious celebration.
The royal couple's arrival immediately attracts attention from the gathered nobles. Many whisper about Carolina, noting that Prince Edward has chosen a noblewoman from Celestia as his escort. The atmosphere changes again when Prince Gilbert makes his entrance, earning admiration from the crowd. Curious, Edward quietly asks Carolina whether she would prefer someone like his older brother instead of someone as unfriendly as himself. Carolina answers without hesitation, telling Edward that his kindness and reliability make him far more charming. Her honest response catches him completely off guard, earning only a quiet remark that she is rather unusual.
Moments later, Emperor Eric and Empress Vanessa officially open the Founder's Day celebration before inviting Edward and Carolina to stand before everyone. After respectfully greeting the imperial family, the emperor announces the news many had already begun to suspect. He formally declares the engagement between Second Prince Edward Ruby Martinez and Lady Carolina Sanchez, explaining that the union will strengthen relations between their nations. Instead of resistance, the announcement is met with celebration as the guests raise their glasses to the empire, the future of the young couple, and the beginning of their new chapter together. Carolina quietly feels relieved that the announcement receives such a warm welcome rather than the backlash she feared.
Prince Gilbert soon approaches the newly engaged couple and warmly introduces himself to Carolina. Although he congratulates them with a smile, the conversation quickly reveals that he is suffering from a serious illness. Gilbert explains that the pope's divine power is only suppressing his symptoms temporarily and that he cannot even leave the Diamond Palace without that protection. Carolina quietly wonders what kind of illness could leave the prince in such a fragile condition, while Edward listens with visible concern for his older brother. Rather than allowing the celebration to become gloomy, Gilbert ends the conversation by once again congratulating the couple before excusing himself.
Not long afterward, Carolina is reunited with her father, Duke Raymond, who has arrived for the Founder's Day Fete. Their heartfelt reunion is brief, as Edward politely steps away to allow father and daughter a chance to speak together. Raymond expresses relief after seeing how kindly Edward treats Carolina, and Carolina happily agrees, proudly describing her fiancé as considerate, gentle, and someone she is genuinely happy to marry. The warm family moment is suddenly interrupted when Owen rushes in and urgently orders Carolina to get away from her father.
Owen claims that Duke Raymond hired the man responsible for trying to poison Carolina's drink. He explains that the suspect confessed during questioning, shocking everyone present. Carolina refuses to believe the accusation and calmly examines the captured man herself. After noticing his black hair and pale purple eyes, she points out that he comes from East Gotia, a distant nation across the sea. Since Celestia has neither meaningful relations nor the resources to deal with East Gotia, Carolina concludes that the confession cannot be trusted. She also asks a simple but powerful question—what father would ever wish for his own daughter to die? Her reasoning convinces everyone that Duke Raymond has been falsely accused. Owen immediately realizes his mistake, apologizes, and is taken away for questioning while the captured East Gotian is imprisoned instead.
Later, Edward privately explains why Carolina has repeatedly become the target of attacks. He reveals that everything within the empire currently revolves around the struggle over the imperial succession. Although Prince Gilbert was once expected to become crown prince, his worsening illness changed the political landscape. Gilbert suffers from Mana Hypersensitivity Syndrome, a condition that normally disappears during childhood but has instead become more severe with age, leaving him unable to withstand the overwhelming mana within his body. Because of this, he rarely appears in public, causing some nobles to lose confidence in him. At the same time, Edward earned widespread recognition through his achievements on the battlefield, creating two rival political factions supporting each prince.
Edward insists he has no desire to inherit the throne and believes his older brother is still the better choice. Teodore then reveals that some extremists within the first prince's faction have resorted to underhanded methods, including spreading false rumors about Edward. Carolina asks whether the stories describing Edward as a ruthless prince originated from those same people, and Teodore confirms they did. Edward admits that one part of those rumors is based on a real battlefield incident. During a battle in the eastern region, he was forced to cut down a woman and child after discovering explosive magic had been planted inside their bodies. Although his actions saved nearby civilians, political opponents deliberately twisted the story into evidence that he had murdered innocent people without reason. Carolina immediately reassures Edward that he did nothing wrong, offering him support instead of judgment.
The discussion then turns to Owen's unusual behavior. Teodore explains that becoming a bodyguard knight requires strict qualifications, including noble birth, exceptional ability, political neutrality, and absolute loyalty to the order above everything else. Owen fulfilled those conditions because he held no attachment to wealth, family, status, or even his own life. His tragic past explains why. Born as the illegitimate son of Baron Klein and a maid, Owen endured constant abuse from his family before eventually discovering that even the father he admired viewed him as disposable. After openly admitting he had only kept Owen alive as a backup heir, the baron even attempted to kill him himself. That betrayal destroyed Owen's trust in others and left him believing he had no place in the world.
After hearing Owen's painful story, Carolina cannot stop thinking about him. Collett notices her concern and explains that Owen has no intention of returning to his duties because he blames himself for accusing Duke Raymond. She then tells Carolina about the meaning behind an unfinished embroidered handkerchief. While a completed one thanks a knight for loyal service, an unfinished handkerchief expresses hope for the knight's future. Believing that Owen needs encouragement more than gratitude, Carolina decides to visit him personally.
The episode ends with Carolina finding Owen and apologizing for what he has endured throughout his life. She shares her own painful childhood, revealing that her mother died giving birth to her and that her sister blamed her for the loss. Carolina explains that she understands what it feels like to be hurt by family and tells Owen that she wants him to continue serving her—not because anyone else demands it, but because she hopes he can find happiness for himself. Deeply moved, Owen accepts her unfinished embroidery and formally pledges his sword and unwavering loyalty to Carolina until the end of his life. Meanwhile, elsewhere, Lady Flora continues worrying as her powers weaken, realizing the decline began around the same time Carolina left Celestia. As monster attacks continue spreading, another mysterious figure calmly wonders how this unexpected change can be used to their advantage, ending the episode on an ominous note.
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Episode 3 delivers a satisfying balance of royal intrigue, emotional character development, and rising political tension. Carolina continues to stand out through her calm judgment and compassion, especially during Owen's emotional storyline, while Prince Edward earns even more sympathy as the truth behind his reputation finally comes to light. Rather than relying on nonstop action, the episode builds suspense through its succession conflict, repeated assassination attempts, and the growing mystery surrounding Flora's weakening powers. By the final scene, the story leaves several questions unanswered while giving viewers a stronger emotional connection to its central cast, making this one of the series' most engaging episodes so far.
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