In mythological narratives, divine justice often rewards those who demonstrate unwavering commitment and sincerity over social status, as exemplified by Apollo's intervention to protect his mortal bride Irene from her cruel noble family, demonstrating that true love and character matter more than wealth or birthright.
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A Match Made in Heaven: The Light King’s Bride 【Swapped to a Beggar But He is Apollo】
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>> YOU USELESS GIRL! OUT OF ALL THE LORDS IN ATHENS, YOU PICK A BEGGAR? YOU DID THIS ON PURPOSE, DIDN'T YOU? MAKING THE WHOLE CITY [screaming] LAUGH AT US!
>> MY LORD, CALM DOWN. AT least Aris has brought us glory. She's tied us to the divine-blooded [music] family.
Without her, we'd be a complete joke today.
>> Oh, this is going to be good. The rich merchant's daughter is really going to marry SOME RAGGED MINSTER?
>> APOLLO'S LAUREL HAS SPOKEN. THE OATH IS DONE. If she backs out, she's cursing her whole family. Who's going to trust a merchant who cheats the gods?
>> QUICK! SEIZE HER! DON'T LET HER GET AWAY!
>> My lord, why in the gods' name did you catch that? What are we going to do?
Please, drop it.
>> The laurel is Apollo's decree, Othrys.
To catch it is to bind one's fate.
Besides, look at me in these rags.
She'll be more than happy to redeem her oath with gold.
>> [music] >> You're the one who threw the laurel.
Nobody forced your hand. Why run from your own choice now?
>> You disgrace! LOOK AT THIS RAGGED minster you've brought UPON US. IF THAT beggar joins this family, WE'LL BE THE BIGGEST JOKE IN THE CITY.
>> In my past life, I was offered as a sacrifice to Leonidas' power. Now, I see I would sooner wed a ragged minster and find some simple peace.
>> Apollo has seen your choice. It's final.
Even if you dare defy the heavens, the laws of this city will hold you to it.
>> I'll marry him.
I'll marry him.
I'm Irene. What's your name?
>> I I'm Theron.
>> Let all of you and the immortal gods above bear witness.
I, Irene, will keep the Laurel oath.
I will marry Theron.
>> You really want to marry me?
>> Of course. Since the god of light has guided into your hands, this oath is done.
Surely you aren't the one looking to back out now.
>> No, I'm not.
But I'm dirt poor, Irene. If you marry me, you trade your glory for the dust.
Are you truly ready for that?
>> I am.
We have our own two hands and a will to thrive. As long as we work hard, the gods will surely grant us enough to [music] survive.
>> All the gods on Olympus do is scheme for power. And yet in this fragile mortal realm, I have found a spirit as pure as the dawn.
>> SOME RAGGED MINSTREL WHO CAN BARELY SCRAPE BY ON A BROKEN LYRE, AND YOU THINK HE'S A GIFT FROM THE GODS?
>> IRENE, MY DEAR, listen to reason.
The man can't provide for himself.
If you wed him, you are throwing your life into the dirt.
>> Fine clothes don't make a man noble.
Honesty and character do.
Theron carries himself [music] with real pride, not arrogance. He's a better man than most.
And he's the one I'm marrying.
>> YOU'RE BEYOND HOPELESS.
>> THE LAUREL OATH IS SEALED. THE GODS ARE WATCHING. LORD DEMETRIUS CAN'T BACK OUT NOW.
>> FINE. YOU'VE MADE YOUR CHOICE. DON'T COME CRYING TO US LATER.
Just remember, once you're married, you're nothing to us.
>> DON'T YOU DARE CRAWL BACK WHEN THE GLORY OF THIS HOUSE LEAVES YOU BEHIND.
>> YES, FATHER. I understand.
>> [gasps] >> Move along. NOTHING MORE TO SEE HERE. BE ON YOUR WAY.
>> Lord Leonidas, please wait.
>> Please come with us. [music] We need to discuss your marriage to Eris.
>> Oh, sister, remember [music] I warned you. Marry this beggar and you'll spend your life in the gutter, forever looking up at me.
>> Better keep praying, Eris.
>> [music] >> The life of a divine blooded family is far from the dream you imagine. It's a storm, and you aren't ready for it.
>> [music] >> OUT OF THE WAY, HOT SOUP! OUT OF THE WAY, HOT SOUP!
WOAH!
>> YOU'RE RIGHT. Are you hurt?
>> I'm all right, really. Getting a little hurt means you'll fret over me. It's a fair trade.
>> Please have mercy. PLEASE FORGIVE ME.
PLEASE FORGIVE ME.
>> It's okay. Go on, get back to work.
Just watch your step.
>> I've seen nothing but cruel, arrogant nobles my whole life. Meeting someone so kind and honest, perhaps the god of light really is watching over me.
>> Remember, 3 days by us.
Don't you dare forget.
Come for me, and bring the oath we've made.
I'll be waiting to be your bride.
>> I'll be there. I promise.
>> Behold the dowry of Eris Demetrius.
Her dowry, ONE PAIR OF SOLID GOLD LAUREL HAIRPINS, 99 CHESTS OF ATHENIAN GOLD COINS BLESSED BY THE GODS.
>> The younger daughter's dowry is fit for a king.
>> Of course, she's marrying Lord [music] Leonidas from a divine blooded family.
The older one chose a wandering musician. You don't waste treasure on a daughter who's determined to be a beggar. So, you're really going through with it? Marrying a minster? Better get used to the dirt, sister.
I wonder how long those pretty little hands of yours will last before they're covered in blisters and grease.
>> Now, that's what you call an entrance.
Lord Leonidas really knows how to make a statement.
>> [laughter] >> My Lord Leonidas, this grand entrance.
>> [laughter] >> Lord Leonidas is already here, but where's the elder daughter's groom?
>> Seriously, sister? Still waiting? The sun's at its peak and there's no sign of your minster. Did he run out of coins for a simple wreath? Or did he just realize he's way out of his LEAGUE AND VANISH?
>> [laughter] >> OH MY GOD, IS THE GOD OF LIGHT ABOUT TO DESCEND?
>> I HAVE COME TO CLAIM MY BRIDE.
>> [music] >> My lord, you should follow the mortal customs and give them a bow.
>> My respects, sir. I've to claim my bride, AS PROMISED.
>> YOU DARE show up to the ceremony in those filthy rags, in front of every noble in Athens? ARE YOU TRYING TO HUMILIATE US?
>> IS THIS minstrel here to take a bride, or to beg for scraps?
Look at him.
Since when did we start letting street beggars into our noble estate?
>> LOOK AT LOVELY IDES. He's shining like a god in that golden chariot. And this guy, he's just dirt in the road, sister.
It's [laughter] embarrassing, really.
Seriously, sister.
Today of all days, under the watchful eyes of the gods, and your beggar can't even find a proper robe for the wedding?
I'd be dying OF SHAME IF I WERE YOU.
>> [screaming] >> A MARRIAGE IS A BOND OF SOULS, NOT A show of luxury.
I chose this man, and I stand by him. Your petty insults [music] mean nothing to me.
>> YOU STUBBORN BRAT!
HAVE YOU NO SENSE OF SHAME?
>> [screaming] >> YOU'RE HUMILIATING US IN FRONT OF THE WHOLE CITY.
>> MY LORD, PLEASE, DON'T UPSET YOURSELF.
When she walks out those gates, she's dead to this family.
Not a single coin, not a shred of our glory. She walks away with nothing.
>> BRIDES, TO YOUR CHARIOT!
>> [music] >> THIS IS god of light?
>> Shh.
>> Lord Demetrius, your son-in-law, he's no mere mortal.
He's a divine favor from the high heavens.
>> Haha.
>> You flatter us, Elder Cleon.
>> Please, the honor is ours. After you, sir. Lead the way inside.
>> [laughter] >> Did you come here on foot?
>> On your wedding day? Making your wife trudge [music] through the dirt? YOU'RE THE JOKE OF ALL ATHENS.
>> [laughter] >> NOT EVERY MAN HAS THE CLASS [music] to be a gentleman like you, Lord Leonidas.
>> Poor Irene.
>> [laughter] >> Let's go.
I'm taking you home.
>> [music] >> Wait and see, Irene. When I become the honorary priestess, you'll be kissing my sandals in the dirt.
>> In the name of light, swear your oaths to the holy fire.
>> [music] >> This is the best place you could find?
>> My lord, you're a wandering musician right now. This is the only empty house outside Athens that fits, you know, your cover.
>> The gods have seen. Our vow is bound, Phoebus.
>> [clears throat] >> My deepest congratulations.
>> Irene.
I'm sorry.
You shouldn't have to settle for a place like this.
>> I think it's [music] perfect.
Look at the space.
Once we seal the stones and lay down some fresh straw, it'll be a proper home.
Warm and dry.
>> Such a pure, humble soul.
She asks for so little.
I come to you with nothing, Irene.
Only this >> [music] >> It has been with me since my very first breath, and now I give it to you.
>> Something so precious. You're just giving it to me?
Let this be the witness to our bond.
You've [music] trusted me with your past, Fiyaz.
And I promise to keep it safe, no matter what.
>> The Golden Sword is the God of Light's personal sacred treasure. He has never parted from it. And he just gave it to her? Can it be?
Has the God of Light really fallen for a Mional?
>> [sighs] >> These bridal knots are complicated.
Shall I untie them for you?
>> If If you wish.
Turn away.
Flames are too bright.
>> But I want to see it all, Irene.
I want to watch you become mine completely.
>> [music] >> Morning. Come and eat up.
>> [music] >> It's best while it's hot.
>> Wait.
Where are you off to?
>> It's the Delia 5th. [music] I must return to my family to offer my prayers.
I'm almost done with the sacred sash I'm weaving [music] for the mother.
Just need a bit of gold thread from the market. I won't be long.
>> I'm coming with you.
>> [screaming] [laughter] >> Who are they, Favus?
>> The laws of the divine realm are merciless.
I can't drag Irena into this yet.
They They're not here for me.
They're looking for Othorus.
>> Right, yes. My old unit from the city guard. Just some old friends dropping in.
Up, all of you.
>> Irene, let me stay for a moment and help Othorus with his old unit. Would you mind going for the gold thread without me?
>> Sure.
>> Please forgive us, God of light.
>> Out with it.
Why the panic?
>> Emergency from the divine realm. Lady Leto is furious over your absence.
[music] Her spirit has shattered from her sorrow. You must return, now.
>> What?
You stay.
Guard Irene with your very life.
>> To Olympus, now.
>> You go to the vaults of Delphi. Seize the rarest relics and deliver them to the Demetrius house. They are to be presented as Irene's offerings. [music] >> By your will, my king.
>> Favus is with his old units now. They've had so little time together.
I shouldn't return just yet and interrupt their reunion.
>> [music] >> Wow.
>> Well, if it isn't my dearest sister.
[music] Back so soon and all alone, >> I see.
>> It's the day of Delia Irene.
>> [laughter] >> Why are you alone? Is your starving minstrel too scared to even show his face at our door?
>> My husband had an urgent matter to attend.
>> Look at you, my lady. So frail. Life with a minstrel [music] is tough, isn't it? So why rot with a beggar? You should have stayed with a real man, like me.
>> [laughter] >> She's always been like this. My dear sister prefers the company of uh beggars.
>> [laughter] >> Save your pity, sister.
You should be more concerned with your absent husband. Is this the divine life you bragged about?
>> You!
Damn you, Leonotus. Our wedding night and you went straight to the tavern. The whole city knows. I'm a laughingstock.
>> My dear Ares.
>> Father, mother, you're finally here.
>> [laughter] >> Father.
Mother. Good day.
>> Today's the sacred Delia.
And you're back without company? Have you no shame left, Irena?
You shouldn't have even showed your face here.
>> A few days away and you've lost your manners?
Look at Leonotus. So noble. [music] He came to honor the day. Where's your shabby minstrel?
>> [laughter] >> What dirty work is he doing that he's too busy for the sacred rules?
>> Mother, you're expecting way too [music] much from a beggar.
>> Sacred reals?
He wouldn't know them. He's probably in the square right now clawing for scraps with that broken liar.
>> [laughter] >> It's a true blessing, Lord Leonidas.
Your presence [music] here with Ares brings such glory to our family.
>> [laughter] >> Just a modest offering for my father-in-law.
>> Oh, Lord Leonidas, you're too generous.
Look at you. No gifts? No offering?
Marrying a Minster is one thing, [music] but to show up for the rites empty-handed?
>> Don't be too hard on her, Mother.
>> A starving Minster has no coin for sacred offerings. He's likely begging for crumbs in THE MARKET NOW.
>> [laughter] >> YOU ARE WRONG.
I HAVE NOT COME EMPTY-HANDED.
>> [music] >> I hand-wove this blessing myself with threads of gold.
A sacred sash for the Holy Mother.
>> Get out! You dare bring this worthless trash into my house?
>> A piece of rag for the Holy Master?
How pathetic.
>> A beggar and his weaver. What a charming pair.
>> [laughter] >> Forget it. She's a beggar's [music] wife now. What else would she have but scraps?
>> My lord!
My lord! The priest of Delphi is at the door. Offer Lady Irene >> Lord Demetrius, which god has Lady Irene charmed to have the priest himself deliver such treasures?
>> [laughter] >> From Delphi?
Then it must be the work of the king of gods himself.
>> Holy priest, can it be?
Are these divine offerings truly for this house?
>> gift from Delta for Lady Irene and her house.
>> There must be a mistake. The whole city knows Irene wed a beggar.
How could the Delphi honor a nobody like her?
>> Clearly, it is the Arcan's favor. The Delphi is honoring my wedding.
>> Exactly. These are for Lord [music] Leonidas and heiress. A blessing for their union.
>> But actually >> [laughter] >> for your hard work, priest.
>> A mistake, perhaps.
The treasures are here. My duty is done.
>> [laughter] >> Sister, look.
Double the gifts, double the glory.
Your minstrel is nothing.
Such a shame.
>> The gods seek sincerity, not fortunes.
My conscience is clear.
>> I feel no shame.
>> I wasted everything on you, and you betrayed me. You were a beggar. NOW YOU MOCK ME WITH FILTHY RAGS.
GET OUT. YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO THIS HOUSE.
>> [music] >> As you wish. I'm leaving.
May the gods watch [music] over you.
Farewell, father.
>> In my past life, that minstrel ruined me. Why do you get to walk away with dignity? It's not fair.
FATHER, SHE LEAVES WITH NO SHAME. If the elders know, they'll say you can't even rule your own house.
>> What an insult to you.
>> Heiress is right, my lord. The nobles will mock us. They'll say our house is lawless, a disgrace.
>> STOP RIGHT THERE.
You come and go as you please? In my house? WHAT IS THIS PLACE TO YOU?
>> To you, I'm just a trade for power and wealth.
Why stay for the shame?
I'm done.
>> [laughter] >> You want [music] out? Pay the price.
Walk barefoot through the agora. Let the whole city see. Shout it loud.
>> [music] >> Tell them you shamed us. Then, the sacred tree. Swear it to the gods.
You are nothing to this house, forever.
>> You would truly go this far?
>> Mother, Mother, are you unwell?
>> Back at last?
I have selected noble bloodlines to continue your divine legacy. Yet you cast the glory of Olympus aside [music] to become a minstrel among mortals?
>> I'll choose my own companion.
Since you are in good health, I shall return to the mortal realm [music] now.
>> Halt!
>> Good.
Wise girl, Eris. Do as she says. [music] First to the Agra, then to the sacred tree.
>> All for a minstrel? You treat your own blood like a filthy criminal?
>> No offering, no [music] servants. You made your father a joke. A walk to pay the debt? Be grateful. It's a bargain.
>> Eris is saving our name. She knows honor. But you? You ruined it. You made [music] us a joke, a shame.
>> Honor?
It's because of the divine blood, isn't it?
>> [music] >> You'd burn me to please her.
>> YOU UNGRATEFUL BRAT! HOW DARE YOU TALK TO YOUR FATHER like that?
>> To you, I am property, flesh for the market. I'm no different from a band of slaves.
>> Enough! Shut your mouth!
>> That's Apollo's emblem.
>> Gods help us. They're breaking my lady.
I've got to find the king, now.
>> Drop it! That's mine. Lyres gave it to me.
>> Fine craft.
How could a shabby minstrel afford such a treasure?
>> [music] >> Tell me, where did you steal it from?
>> [gasps] >> It's his family heirloom. Don't you dare call it theft.
>> [panting] >> An heirloom from a beggar? It must be stripped from the dead.
I wondered how Apollo's sacred relic could be here. It seems I was mistaken.
>> Phoeus may not have divine blood like you, but that doesn't mean commoners are unworthy of holding something precious.
>> All this fuss [music] for a trash?
And you cling to it like a starving dog with a bone?
Pathetic.
>> You stained our name marrying that beggar.
>> And [music] this? This piece of metal?
It seems your beloved didn't think you were worth much. Pathetic.
Give it back.
>> Right [music] now. You want it?
>> Fine.
>> Pay for it. Kneel before the sacred tree. Swear to Apollo that you [music] sever the name of Demetrius forever and I'll give you this trash.
>> You!
Father, say something. Will you let them strip me of my name? Am I not your own blood?
>> You disgraced this family. Ruined our honor. From now on, I only have one daughter, Eris. Eris.
>> This hollow family. [music] All it knows is plotting and exploiting one another. No warmth, no honor. I would sooner leave with dignity than rot in this place.
>> So be it.
>> I, I Irene, do hereby sever all ties.
[music] The house of Demetrius is dead to me.
We are strangers. [music] >> Trading your birthright for a beggar?
How pathetic.
>> Don't worry, Irene. [music] We ceased to place any hope in you a long time ago.
>> Is that what you have long desired, father?
Why should I stay and be a thorn [music] in your side?
>> You! [screaming] >> I swore the oath. Give me the pendant.
So fast, Irene.
You've given up our name. Now you suffer our loss.
>> Bring the oil-soaked wood from the altars. Line the courtyard with a path of sacred fire.
>> What are you plotting, [music] Eris?
>> My lord, Lady Irene, she's in danger.
>> Irene?
What do you mean?
>> It's those mortal fools. THEY'RE ABUSING LADY IRENE IN THE DEMETRIUS HOUSE.
>> WHAT?
HEAR ME. Summon the high SOLAR GUARDS TO THE CHARIOTS. WE DESCEND ON ATHENS.
>> WHERE ARE YOU GOING, my king? Queen Leto SAID >> GET LOST.
>> [screaming] >> THIS PENDANT means everything to you, right?
Then prove it. Walk the path of sacred fire barefoot.
If you're truly innocent, the fire won't bite, will it?
Cross it or I'll let the flames have your little treasure forever.
>> You've lost your mind.
>> Scared already? It seems that your love falls apart the second things get hot.
>> Oh.
Changed your mind?
Guess you don't really care about this trash after all.
>> No, Eris, don't.
Phaios is the only soul who ever truly saw me. This isn't just a pendant, it's his heart. I won't let these monsters spit on it.
Fine.
I'll do it.
>> [laughter] >> You're throwing your life AWAY FOR THIS TRASH? YOU'RE OUT OF YOUR MIND, IRENE.
UNBELIEVABLE. Our precious lady is burning for a beggar. That music boy must be pretty damn good if you're willing to fry for him. What a joke.
>> [laughter] >> I mean, what else could a minster even give you? Poor thing. I guess when you have nothing, even [music] a piece of junk feels like a treasure.
>> [laughter] [music] >> I come to you with nothing, Irene.
Only this pendant.
It has been with me since my very first breath. And now I give it to you.
>> I'm getting it back for you, whatever it takes.
I promise.
>> Irene, just hang in there.
>> I I did it. The pendant, Eris.
Give back.
>> Oh.
You really [music] want it?
Go on then. Fetch. Crawl for it like the pathetic little stray you are. If you reach it, it's yours.
>> [laughter] >> Honestly, Irene, are you actually doing this? Is that trash really worth your dignity?
>> I got you back.
Finally.
>> [laughter] >> You actually believe that trash is special?
You're so devoted to your little minster, aren't you?
But Irene, if that fire takes your beauty, do you think he'll look at you the same way?
>> Eris, you poisoned your own heart to ruin me.
But mark my words, the gods will rot you for this. There's no mercy for A MONSTER LIKE YOU. THE GODS.
>> I'm the gods' favorite. I'll torture you. I'll bury you in the dark where you belong. You'll be a filthy rat in the gutter while the whole WORLD BOWS TO ME.
>> BURN HER. LET HER FEEL IT.
SHOW THIS LITTLE TRAITOR WHAT IT COSTS TO SPIT ON OUR BLOODLINE.
>> [music] >> Get off her!
>> Watch her and die!
>> I WIN!
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