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Apollo I’d Rather Marry a Monster Episode 10

Episode 10

Episode 10 recap

Anya is on her knees by the fire basin, pleading with Apollo to tell the council the truth. A brief flashback recalls when she shielded him from an attack in the meadow. Athena quickly whispers a threat to Apollo about his secret plot against Zeus. Apollo lies to protect himself and accuses Anya of attacking Athena. Zeus furiously condemns her, commanding her to scoop up the burning poisoned coals with her bare hands.

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Episode 10 Scene by Scene

  1. 00:00: Begging for the Truth

    Anya kneels on the marble floor near a fire basin in the grand council hall. She looks up at Apollo and begs him to tell everyone what actually happened during the incident.

  2. 00:13: Memories of Protection

    A past memory flashes across the screen. Anya and Apollo embrace each other happily in a mountain meadow. Anya steps forward to take a hit meant for him, and Apollo tends to her wound afterward.

  3. 00:22: Athena's Blackmail Whisper

    Inside the council hall, Athena steps up beside Apollo. She leans close and whispers directly into his ear. She threatens to expose his secret plan to take their father's throne if he speaks in Anya's defense.

  4. 00:34: Apollo's False Testimony

    Apollo yields to Athena's threat and gives false testimony to the court. He tells the assembly that Anya grew envious of Athena, shoved her, and broke the sacred scepter. Anya watches him in total devastation.

  5. 00:46: Zeus Pronounces Punishment

    Seated on his golden throne, Zeus shouts at Anya for defiling the sanctification ceremony. He sentences her to clean up the mess, demanding she remove each burning, poisoned coal using only her bare hands.

  6. 00:58: Face to Face with Fire

    Council attendants seize Anya and drag her across the marble floor. They push her down directly beside the glowing fire pit. Anya stares into the bright flames in pure terror as the heat washes over her.

Key Lines from Episode 10

“Apollo, you were standing right there. You saw what really happened. Just say it, please. Just this once, prove me wrong about you.”

Anya · Anya kneels on the marble floor and begs Apollo to clear her name.

“One word for her Apollo, and father hears all about your little plan for his throne.”

Athena · Athena whispers a threat into Apollo's ear so he will stay silent.

“I saw it. Anya, consumed by envy, pushed Athena and smashed the septal.”

Apollo · Apollo betrays Anya to the council after giving in to Athena's blackmail.

“Godless wretch! You defiled the sanctification ceremony! Then clear it yourself! Every burning poisoned coal with those bare worthless hands!”

Zeus · Zeus angrily delivers his harsh sentence to Anya from the throne.

How Episode 10 Ends

Guards drag Anya across the floor and thrust her directly in front of the pit of glowing, poisoned coals. She stares into the searing flames in complete terror. Will Anya actually be forced to burn her bare hands on the coals, or will someone arrive to stop this brutal punishment?