Broke off with the Nether King, the Saintess Regrets Madly Episode 2

Episode: 2Episodes: 40

Episode 2 recap

Aurora offers Hades a single gold coin after breaking their engagement. Hades places it back in her palm, stating his eighteen years of devotion cost far more. Courtiers mock him, but Hades reveals he created the barrier protecting the city from demons. Outside the walls, Lilith tests the weakening dome. Back inside, Aurora ignores his warnings and credits her own magic. Hades tells Aurora she is the Underworld Queen and will die if she stays.

Episodes

40 Episodes

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Episode 2 Scene by Scene

00:00: Hades Rejects Aurora's Coin
Aurora drops a single gold piece as payoff for breaking their betrothal. Hades hands the money straight back to her. He states his past support is worth tens of thousands more, and explains his shield preserved the city and elevated her status.
01:39: Lilith Strikes the City Barrier
Outside the fortress, a demon army gathers under a glowing protective dome. Lilith fires an energy blast at the barrier, but the strike fails. She assures the other demons that the barrier holds against Lucifer now, but is actively weakening.
02:43: Hades Names the Underworld Queen
Aurora calls Hades a liar seeking attention and attributes the realm's defense to her holy light. King Draven laughs and mocks him with the nobles. Hades then announces Aurora is the Underworld Queen whose mortal frame will perish unless she leaves with him.

Key Lines from Episode 2

“Hades, although I like you, your status is too low and you are not worthy of me.”
Aurora · Aurora tells Hades why she breaks their engagement in the throne room.

“Over the years, if I had not set up a shield, the iron fortress would have been breached by the demon army long ago.”
Hades · Hades responds to the mocking nobles after giving Aurora back her coin.

“Don't worry, the master said that the power of the shield is weakening, and he will soon find a way to break the shield.”
Lilith · Lilith reassures a horned demon beast after failing to pierce the barrier.

“Aurora, in fact, you are the reincarnation of the Queen of the Underworld. Your human body cannot withstand the power of the Queen of the Underworld. If you don't go back to the underworld with me, you will die!”
Hades · Hades warns Aurora of her mortal fate before the laughing court.

How Episode 2 Ends

Hades warns Aurora that her human shell cannot hold the Queen of the Underworld's power and will perish without him. The entire court stands in stunned disbelief at his claim. Will King Draven and Aurora heed the warning, or will they cast Hades out and face the demon army alone?