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00:06Daphne
00:07Today marks the tenth year of our marriage.
00:16Skiron, you're home!
00:24Why?
00:26Because the woman I love has always been Daphne.
00:28You should have stepped aside a long time ago.
00:33Daphne?
00:34My demigod sister?
00:36I never knew.
00:38If you loved her, why didn't you refuse me ten years ago?
00:41You're Zeus' favorite daughter.
00:43When he ordered the marriage, I had no choice.
00:49If it weren't for you, Daphne and I would have belonged to each other!
01:11I gave you everything. I made you the most powerful god on Olympus. How could you be this cruel?
01:27Please, save me. If you do, I swear, I won't tell my father. He'll never know.
01:35No!
01:42Your father won't get the chance to know.
01:45What does she mean?
01:54I've unleashed the beasts of Tartarus. Zeus is already fighting to survive.
02:00The throne of Olympus is overdue for a new ruler.
02:03What? No! No!
02:07What? No! No!
02:07All four.
02:24Ten years...
02:26...and I never realized how deeply my husband hated me.
02:30My foolish love destroyed my father.
02:34Oh fates, if I could live it again, I would never choose him.
03:16Selene, today you choose your husband.
03:21I'm alive. I've returned to the day of the choosing. The fates heard me.
03:26You've always favored Scyron. If he can make my precious daughter happy, then choose him.
03:41No, father!
03:43What is it?
03:46I won't choose Scyron. I choose him.
03:54It's him?
03:59Why did I choose him?
04:01My worst nightmare.
04:21No!
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05:20never gotten along. And you've always loved Skiron. Why the sudden change? Because I've made my
05:26decision. I choose Alexander. Alexander may be my rival, but he never stabbed me through the heart.
05:34If the fates have given me a second chance, then I'll make a different choice this time.
05:46Selene, who did you choose? It's Skiron. Everyone knows how deeply she loves him. If there's one god
05:51she'd never choose, it's Alexander. They fight every time they're in the same room. Skiron,
05:59I gave you everything, and you repaid me with death. This time. The one I choose is...
06:21My engagement ceremony will take place in seven days. Hermius will announce my chosen husband then.
06:27When that day comes, you'll all know. Skiron, you'll be there. Won't you?
06:42Lady Selene...
06:49Lady Selene...
06:49Lady Selene... Why would you do this to me?
06:54Daphna, are you hurt? Apologize to her, now!
06:57The same old trick.
07:07Skiron, I didn't...
07:13Daphne, that trick won't work on me anymore.
07:17She tore her own dress. She injured self on purpose. Why should I apologize?
07:23Lady Selene...
07:24Are you saying Daphne harmed herself to frame you?
07:27I wouldn't rush to conclusions.
07:30That's enough! Everyone knows Daphne is kind and pure. She would never do something so vile!
07:36Skiron, watch your tone!
07:38Don't! Stop!
07:39Everyone knows, Selly, I's obsessed with Skiron.
07:43Don't make an enemy, am I, of him.
07:47I once let my love blind me. No matter what Skiron did, I forgave him. That will never happen again.
07:55I'll ask you one last time. Did I do this?
07:58If I offended you in any way, Lady Selene, I apologize. But there's no need to humiliate me like this.
08:12My father granted me supreme authority. If I wish to punish you, I need no permission, no excuse.
08:28Daphne!
08:35Selene! You've gone too far!
08:37You insulted me first. Then you had the nerve to make up lies about me. You're the one who took
08:42this way too far!
08:50Did you see that? Selene actually reprimanded Skiron in public. She used to protect him no matter what.
09:09Thank you. For speaking up earlier. My engagement ceremony is in 7 days. Be there.
09:15Does it matter? You're not choosing me anyway. I might be busy that day. But I'll send you a generous
09:20engagement gift.
09:24I will choose you. And I'll prepare a gift for you as well.
09:42That gem is called the Tear of the Stars. It was forged from fragments of fallen stars, gathered by the
09:49three fates themselves. It carries their blessing for lovers. A one-of-a-kind treasure in all the realms.
09:58Skiron, thank you for walking with me today.
10:03Daphne. This is my fault. Selene took her anger out on you because of me.
10:08She's of pure blood. High status. She's always been able to take whatever she wants. I'm used to it.
10:16Daphne shouldn't have to endure this. I'll make it up to her. No matter the cost.
10:21I heard if Phexis forged a gemstone unlike any other. Could I see it?
10:25Of course.
10:26Daphne.
10:32Daphne.
10:35Daphne.
10:36I want this gem.
10:38Daphne.
10:42Daphne.
10:43Skiron.
10:43This must be the one I told you about. The unique treasure.
10:47Daphne.
10:49Daphne.
10:50Daphne.
10:50If you want it, I'll make sure you have it.
10:53Daphne.
10:55Daphne.
11:06I was here first. Stop being so paranoid.
11:10Like you've never done it before.
11:38Don't worry. That won't happen again. I'll pay 100,000 gold coins for the gem.
11:46Skeran, it's beautiful. Lady Selene can have any jewel she wants.
11:54I've never owned anything so special.
11:59I'll buy it for you.
12:01Selene, you already have more jewels than you can count.
12:05Can't you let her have this one? I'll pay three times your offer.
12:11She's never refused me before.
12:14Do you really think I care about a few extra coins?
12:18Lady Selene, I've heard the tear of the stars, the fate's blessing for lovers.
12:25Are you buying it to give to Skeran?
12:29So that's it. She plans to buy it for me.
12:32I promise Daphne I'll fulfill all her wishes.
12:36You will give me the gem eventually anyway. Might as well give me now.
12:39And plus, you pushed her down the steps. You need to compensate her.
12:44So let me get this straight. You want me to buy the gem so you can hand it to Daphne
12:48and play the hero?
12:49Skeran, you truly have no shame.
12:53Too bad. The tear of the stars isn't for you.
12:57Something's wrong. She's not acting like herself at all.
12:59Hefectus? I'm taking it.
13:08Forget it, Skeran. I don't want it anymore. Let's go.
13:13No. You deserve the best in the world.
13:21Don't wrap it!
13:23Fine. I'll indulge you. But can you actually afford it?
13:28It's only 300,000 gold.
13:33A full sack of gold worth far more than 300,000.
13:46What?
13:47That's impossible.
13:54What is this? Open another bag now!
14:06That's impossible. How could this happen?
14:09Everything my father ever gifted me, I used to give you half.
14:13Now, I've replaced every coin I ever gave you with worthless scrap.
14:20What's wrong? You finally realize you're broke?
14:26Please, wrap it up.
14:51Lady Selene, that was incredible. Honestly, I've never seen Skeran so humiliated.
14:56But aren't you afraid he'd ignore you once you're engaged?
14:58You think I'm choosing him too?
15:00Of course. All the gods know you'd do anything for him. You'd never choose anyone else.
15:04Then the gods will see how wrong they are when the day comes.
15:11My gold doesn't just turn into scrap. This has to be Selene's doing.
15:18I'm sorry, my love. You've suffered again because of me.
15:22It's my fault. Selene is of pure divine blood. A goddess like her can have anything she wants. Someone like
15:30me. A half-blood with mortal lineage. How could I ever dare want what she desires?
15:42Don't say that. Three years ago, I was cursed by Eris. I was bleeding to death. If you hadn't lifted
15:49that curse, I'd be dead. Selene could never compare to you.
15:57This is what happens when you anger me.
16:13The one who lifted your curse wasn't me. Still, you think I was your savior, you fool. But a half
16:20-blood like me is despised on Olympus. Every step upward is a struggle. If you're foolish enough to be my
16:26stepping stone, I'll climb as high as I can.
16:43Father, why are you doing this?
16:47You idiot. You offended Lady Selene. All for a low-born half-blood? Humans no longer worship us as they
16:55once were. For years, Selene's gifts kept our house afloat. Now she's cut us off. We're finished.
17:03So that's why my gold turned into scrap. If you truly want Daphne, then at least wait until after the
17:12engagement.
17:13Relax, Father. Selene's just throwing a tantrum. Her love for me is blind. Even if she caught Daphne and me
17:20in bed together, she'd cry for a day or two, then crawl right back.
17:27Soon we'll know who Selene chose as her fiancé.
17:30It's Skiron. There's no other possibility. I heard Skiron loves someone else. Looks like today will be entertaining.
17:52Alexander?
17:55Your engagement gift.
17:57But the ceremony hasn't even begun. Why the rush?
18:01Because I'm leaving. I won't be there today.
18:04Try it. If you don't show up, I swear I'll make you regret it.
18:21Selene. I can't watch another man take your hand.
18:26I don't trust myself to stay calm. I mean, I'd probably ruin your engagement just for fun.
18:39You dare not show up and see what happens! Alexander! Today's fiancé is you!
18:59What are you doing here?
19:01What are you doing here?
19:13I do, but Skiron and I truly love each other. Please, don't take him away from me.
19:18And if I insist, Skiron is mine.
19:24Help!
19:26You brought this on yourself, Selene.
19:35Daphne!
19:36Daphne!
19:40Daphne!
19:44Help!
19:55Selene! I already agreed to marry you. Why not stop disturbing Daphne? Her power is weak.
20:01Did you really mean to throw her into divine punishment and kill her?
20:06I didn't push her.
20:12Scyron, please don't blame Lady Selene. This is my fault. I only wanted to congratulate her, but I must have
20:20angered her instead.
20:27I can't believe it. Selene using lightning to murder a rival?
20:31This is a disgrace to the gods.
20:35Selene, last time you pushed Daphne down the stairs, she chose not to pursue it. But this time, I will
20:41not tolerate it. Apologize! Now!
20:44Apologize? To her? Never.
20:47Then I'll have my guards force you to kneel.
20:54Take your filthy hands off her!
21:04Alexander!
21:08Alexander!
21:11Alexander!
21:39How dare you show such disrespect to Soleil?
21:42Mind your own business.
21:45Hermes will arrive any moment to announce me as your fiancée, unless Daphne forgives you.
21:50There will be no engagement.
21:52Kneel! Apologize to her now! What are you waiting for? Make her kneel!
22:18Enough!
22:33I am here to announce Zeus' decree.
22:35Céline Kingsley's chosen fiancée is... Alexander.
22:46That's impossible! There must be a mistake!
22:50And why would you assume I'd choose you? I have no shortage of options.
22:55Alexander, will you be my fiancée?
22:58If I say yes, you're not going to change your mind just to toy with me, are you?
23:02My father already wrote your name. Why don't you see for yourself?
23:11If this is Zeus' will, then I'll obey with gratitude.
23:18This can't be real!
23:20Everything you did...
23:22Pushing Daphne into danger? Playing hard to get?
23:26Wasn't it all just to get my attention?
23:29How could you possibly choose Alexander, since you brought it up?
23:34Let's clear something up. I won't allow anyone to slander my fiancée.
23:39Miss Daphne, how exactly did you fall into the lightning?
23:43I was speaking with Lady Céline. I only mentioned Skirin once, and she suddenly lost her temper.
23:48She summoned divine punishment!
23:50Are you certain? Because the thunder god Akacheles, he witnessed everything. Shall we invite him to confirm your story?
24:13Alexander, you summoned me. How may I serve?
24:16Tell everyone here. Tell them what you saw.
24:33I witnessed Lady Céline speaking with Daphne. After Daphne said something, she turned of her own accord and stepped directly
24:41into the lightning.
24:44That is correct. Daphne followed Lady Céline into the corridor. At no point did Lady Céline touch her.
24:50It was Daphne herself who walked into the thunder.
24:57God, she act triggered a divine strike on purpose just to set Salih up. That's utterly despairable.
25:04The innocent act was a lie. She is rotten to the core.
25:09Daphne, the evidence is undeniable. What do you have to say for yourself?
25:16Daphne, is it true? Did you deliberately step into the lightning, then pretend to be the victim?
25:21I didn't.
25:23I didn't. Skirin, believe me. I was just scared. The thunder was so close, I couldn't think clearly.
25:28But I would never frame Lady Céline. Never!
25:36Daphne, you went to great lengths to fabricate this scheme. All to destroy my reputation.
25:42According to divine law, you are sentenced to 30 lashes.
25:48No!
25:49And you, you repeatedly showed me disrespect and attempted to humiliate me in public.
25:57By law, you are sentenced to seven days of confinement.
26:02A fair judgment. It seems we all misunderstood Lady Céline.
26:06Indeed, to think Daphne could be so vile. Skirin trusted the wrong person.
26:14Regret must be tearing him apart.
26:17No!
26:17No!
26:19No!
26:22No!
26:23No!
26:24No!
26:26No!
26:27No!
26:28No!
26:29No!
26:32No!
26:34No!
26:35No!
26:37No!
26:46Gods of Olympias!
26:48Today, we gather to witness the union of my youngest daughter, Selene and Alexander.
26:59If you want to change your mind, this is your last chance
27:05If you're still thinking about Skiron, don't use me as an excuse
27:08I'm not
27:11Selene, Alexander, do you swear before all the gods
27:16That from this day forward, your power and your destiny shall be bound together as one
27:24We swear
27:26We swear
27:52This gem is a treasure from the depths of the Aegean Sea
27:55I can't believe Alexander would give me something so precious
28:05Will he even like it?
28:07Like what?
28:29Is this for me?
28:33Give it back
28:41Could you at least put some clothes on?
28:45We're engaged now
28:47You might as well get used to it
28:55The tear of the stars
29:01This is a gift meant for a lover
29:03So don't tell me you've liked me all along
29:12Don't flatter yourself
29:13I bought it because it was beautiful, that's all
29:16I'm going to bathe
29:17Your room is over there
29:18Don't get it wrong
29:44Skiron
29:46I swear
29:47I swear I never framed her
29:52The evidence was undeniable
29:54How do you expect me to believe you?
29:56Skiron
29:57Haven't you realized it yet?
29:59Everything that happened that day was Selene's revenge
30:05What do you mean?
30:11She hates us
30:13So she joined forces with Alexander to humiliate us in front of everyone
30:18Everyone thought she would choose me, yet she chose Alexander instead
30:24You're right
30:26I shouldn't have blamed you for everything
30:28It's alright
30:31Now that Selene has chosen Alexander
30:34No one can separate us anymore
30:37We can finally get engaged
30:40You're right
30:43I'll hold our engagement ceremony in the grandest palace
30:46I'll make my vows before all the gods
30:49My love
30:50I'll give you the very best
30:53Thank you
30:57I will become Skiron's wife
31:00I will become a goddess
31:01No one will stop me
31:20So this is the luxurious palace jointly built by Athena and Hephaestus?
31:25Skiron
31:26When a thing into Gaetor sold our Indiguation ceremony, actually perfect
31:30Leave it to me, my dear
31:32I'm a regular here
31:34Skiron, I'm so lucky to have you
31:43I'm sorry, sir
31:44You may not enter
31:47I'm a frequent guest here
31:48There must be some mistake
31:49You have been barred from entering the Crystal Palace
31:52That's impossible
31:53You must have this wrong
31:54Summon the Palace Guardian
32:06The scenery here is breathtaking
32:08Nothing compares to it
32:11I can tell
32:13Used to come here often with Skiron
32:17From now on I'll only come here with you
32:20Skiron can go to hell
32:44Miss Silly, welcome
32:46Your presence honors the Crystal Palace
32:49Thank you
32:58You, Selene
32:59This was your doing again, wasn't it?
33:04What nonsense are you talking about?
33:07Stop pretending
33:07You're the one who had my access revolt, aren't you?
33:13Miss Silly
33:15I understand that you resent us because Skiron doesn't love you
33:20But was it really necessary to go this far?
33:23I don't waste my time on people who don't matter
33:26The Crystal Palace only receives the most exalted of gods
33:32Skiron, face reality
33:33Without me, you are nothing
33:39Say that again
33:43Touch my fiancée again
33:45And I promise you will regret it
33:52Skiron!
33:53You dared to insult our most honored guests
33:55These two are permanently barred from the Crystal Palace
34:11I'll never understand how Skiron could throw away someone as noble as Miss Selene for a lowly demigoddess
34:16If you ask me, Miss Selene spoiled him for far too long
34:19Now that she's chosen Alexander
34:22It's time Skiron faced the bitter reality of his own in some significance
34:31Father
34:33Get back here immediately, you fool
34:49How can you even attempt to return her to this place?
34:52If you hadn't lost your senses back then, Selene would never have chosen another
34:58You ruined everything!
35:00Father, I don't love Selene
35:02Other than Zeus' favor, she has nothing to her name
35:05Daphne is the one I love
35:06She is beautiful, kind, and she possesses powerful purification abilities
35:10These are things Selene could never compare to
35:12I intend to get engaged to Daphne
35:14Purification abilities?
35:16Three years ago, Eris cursed me
35:19I was bleeding endlessly and thought my life was over
35:22It was Daphne who appeared and lifted the curse
35:25Among Zeus' descendants, there are rumors of one who possesses immense purification power
35:30Capable of breaking even the strongest curses
35:33You are also of Zeus' blood
35:35Could it be you?
35:37Of course not, you idiot
35:40Yes, Lord Eris
35:43Very well
35:43I approve of your engagement
35:45In three days there will be a banquet of the gods
35:48You too will attend with me
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36:37Céline, Daphne and I will be getting engaged in three days.
36:40You'll come to offer your congratulations, won't you?
36:43Daphne is my sister.
36:45Of course I'll be there to congratulate her.
36:47That's wonderful.
36:48I should really thank you, though.
36:50If you didn't mess up with him, we never could have gotten engaged.
36:54Don't misunderstand.
36:56I didn't let go to complete you.
36:58I was helping myself get rid of useless baggage.
37:03Skyron!
37:03You think marrying Skirin will make you a winner?
37:07Daphne, you will never become a goddess.
37:09You have no idea what kind of heli you're jumping into.
37:22Just look at them.
37:23Who would believe Miss Céline once favored Skirin?
37:26Exactly.
37:27Céline and Alexander are perfectly matched.
37:31Ares.
37:32We all assumed your son would become Miss Céline's fiancée.
37:35Why is he suddenly engaged to Daphne instead?
37:39What happened?
37:39Daphne is an exceptional young woman.
37:42Three years ago, Skirin was struck by a curse.
37:46It was Daphne who saved his life using her purification powers.
37:50My son's engagement to her is his good fortune.
38:09Father!
38:15Father!
38:15Father, wake up!
38:21It's Cerverbus.
38:22Cerverus has been struck by the curse of the three-headed hound.
38:26Cerverus is his curse?
38:27That's impossible.
38:28A year ago, Ares passed through the underhailed and ennaged Cerverus.
38:32The beast must have been waiting for its revenge.
38:38A year ago, Cerverus placed a hundred curses upon Cerverus and his bloodline.
38:43I went alone into the underworld and bargained with him using my septal.
39:06I lifted every curse, and in return I lost most of my divine power.
39:11This time, Skirin, no one is coming to save you.
39:17Daphne, three years ago, you broke the curse Ares placed on me.
39:22You can do this again.
39:23You can save my father!
39:25He thinks Daphne lifted the curse three years ago?
39:28It was me.
39:34It's Erika's curse!
39:38I'll get herbs.
39:40Stay here.
39:40I'll be right back.
39:52Skion!
39:53I...
39:54I...
39:55Daphne, there's no time!
39:57Do it!
39:57Save him!
39:58Dammit!
39:59I don't know how to break curses at all.
40:02No.
40:03I won't let my myself be exposed now.
40:06I'd rather die than let Selene laugh at me.
40:12I...
40:13I need extremely rare herbs to lift Lord Ares's curse.
40:20Don't worry.
40:21We have everything you need.
40:24In the garden behind my palace, I cultivate the rarest medicinal plants in Olympus.
40:29Bring them here, immediately.
40:42Every rare herb known to the gods is right there.
40:46Please, begin.
40:47I...
40:48I also need a goat.
40:50A living sacrifice is required to break a curse of this magnitude.
40:56All the goats on Mount Olympus belong to Zeus.
40:59No one would dare kill them.
40:59My father once told me that whatever I desire, he will grant.
41:06Bring one.
41:11Now the sacrifice is ready.
41:13You may proceed.
41:17I...
41:18I...
41:19Daphne!
41:20How many excuses do you need?
41:22My father is dying!
41:24What are you waiting for?
41:26Skyron, I...
41:27Why does she look like she's stalling?
41:29Does she even know how to break a curse?
41:33If you can't lift the curse, step aside.
41:37Stop wasting time.
41:47Father!
41:51You can break curses?
41:56Miss Silly.
41:58Was it you who saved me?
42:01Skyron, listen to me!
42:03Things aren't what they seem.
42:06Get away from me, you filthy liar.
42:09You don't even have purifying powers, but you just kept stalling!
42:13You realize you almost got my dad killed, right?
42:16So you deceived my son from the beginning?
42:19You wretched woman!
42:20No!
42:21That's not true!
42:22I can explain!
42:23Please!
42:27There's nothing to explain.
42:29The truth is obvious.
42:30You never had the ability to break curses.
42:33Then, the one who saved me three years ago, it was you, wasn't it?
42:37Does it matter?
42:39I've long since forgotten.
42:43Silly!
42:44Touch my fiancé again, and see what happens.
42:51If I hadn't mistaken the wrong person three years ago, you would never have had the chance
42:56to become Selina's fiancé.
42:58Move.
42:59Now.
43:01Everyone knows Selina, Zeus' most powerful and most noble descendant.
43:05The only one capable of purification was always her.
43:08If you want someone to blame, blame your own stupidity.
43:11So the one who saved Skirin three years ago was Lady Selene?
43:15He mistook her for someone else?
43:17He offended Lady Selene again and again for a woman who played him like a fool.
43:22How ridiculous.
43:24He must be choking on regret now.
43:28Tell me exactly what happened three years ago.
43:30Tell me the truth!
43:32If you lie to me again, I swear you will pay for it!
43:36No!
43:39Let go.
43:40I'll tell you.
43:41I'll tell you everything.
44:08Skirin?
44:11Daphne?
44:12Daphne?
44:13You saved me?
44:14Yes.
44:15It was me.
44:21You shameless liar.
44:33Selene, this is all my fault.
44:35You were the one who lifted my curse.
44:37Yet I mistook someone else for you.
44:40I was a fool.
44:41An absolute fool.
44:43Please, give me one more chance.
44:48Save it, Skirin.
44:50Watching you like this only disgusts me more.
44:54Skyron, don't do this to me!
44:56Everything I did was because I loved you too much.
44:59And we were about to get engaged.
45:01You promised me.
45:03You did.
45:07Shut up.
45:09I did.
45:09You turned me into a laughing stock before all of Olympian, and you still think you're worthy of marrying me?
45:16Keep dreaming.
45:17No!
45:18No!
45:19Stay away from my son.
45:21If you hadn't deceived him back then, he would have become Lady Selene's fiancée long ago.
45:26The engagement is off.
45:29You are not worthy of him!
45:31Selene, I know I committed an unforgivable mistake.
45:35I've already cut ties with Daphne.
45:37From now on, I will treat you the way you deserve.
45:40I know you still love me.
45:41Please, give me one more chance.
45:45You want to start over?
45:47Yes.
45:48I know you'll forgive me.
45:50You chose Alexander only to make me regret losing you.
45:57Skirin, you are even more pitiful and shameless than... than I imagined.
46:02I will never forgive you.
46:04Skirin has disrupted the Order of the Feast of the Gods.
46:07Guards, escort them out!
46:15SELENE!
46:17No!
46:18Selene!
46:19I know you still love me!
46:20I won't give up on you!
46:23SELENE!
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