If you’re in search of a captivating fantasy manhwa, allow me to present Your Throne by SAM. This webtoon takes us on an intriguing adventure featuring two strong female leads, Medea and Psyche, who are not only fierce competitors but also stark contrasts with one another. After Medea is dethroned as the crown princess in favour of Psyche, her relentless quest to regain her title ignites. With her fierce determination, she is prepared to do whatever it takes to reclaim her rightful place. Let’s meet the main characters in Your Throne Chapter 1-8, where surprising twists await us.
Your Throne Chapter 1-8: Switching Souls
Your Throne Chapter 1: Light and Shadow
Your Throne Chapter 1 opens in the grand halls of the Vasilios Empire’s palace, filled with laughter and cheers as the elite celebrate the engagement of Prince Eros and Psyche Callista. Yet, beneath the joy, there is hidden anger. Medea Solon, who once aspired to be the crown princess, is frurious after losing her chance. The next day, chaos erupts when a noble who insulted the Solon family is found dead, his tongue gruesomely cut out. Rumors spread quickly while Psyche and Eros remain blissfully unaware, enjoying a shopping trip. In a kind gesture, Psyche sends a small gift to Medea, not realizing the tension brewing.
As Psyche adjusts to her new luxurious life, she receives a tea invitation from Medea and happily accepts. When Medea arrives, her icy attitude and harsh words towards Psyche’s aides create a tense atmosphere. Soon, Medea leaves abruptly, leaving Psyche feeling uneasy. Things worsen when Psyche suddenly becomes very ill, and her condition worsens rapidly. Panic ensues as her knight rushes through the palace to find a healer while fears of a hidden enemy linger in the air, ending Your Throne Chapter 1.
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Chapter 2: Switching Souls of Medea And Psyche
Following Your Throne Chapter 1, the tension in Chapter 2 escalates as Medea reveals to the deceased man her cunning act of poisoning Psyche’s tea. A new character, Helio Niccolo, confronts her and inquires whether Psyche will fall victim to the poison. With a confident smile, Medea reassures him that the poisoning is merely part of her grand plan and that no one will actually perish.
The following day, Psyche struggles to eat, which raises alarms for her father. Despite his concerns, she offers him reassurances before departing for the temple, accompanied by a maid and servant who follow closely behind. Upon reaching the temple, the crowd greets her with cheers as she accepts a sacred relic from the Pope. Meanwhile, Medea receives a mysterious key from an enigmatic priest as she prepares to enter the temple.
In the nearby forest, Helio launches a violent attack, swiftly killing the servant while the maid watches, revealing her complicity in his dark agenda. Back in the temple, Psyche, unaware of the lurking danger, kneels in prayer. This moment draws Medea near, igniting an emotional exchange between the two concerning a shared knight. During the confrontation, she asserts her desire for the throne, but suddenly, she finds herself submerged in water—yet miraculously able to breathe.
In a sharp turn of events, Psyche awakens to the frantic voices of her maids, but confusion grips her as she rushes to a mirror. To her astonishment, Medea gasps in disbelief; she now occupies her enemy’s body. Just then, the prince arrives, visibly relieved to see Psyche safe, entirely unaware that he is addressing Medea’s soul. Medea-in-Psyche’s body hugs him with a wicked grin, relishing the unexpected twist of fate.
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Chapter 3: The Worst Nightmare and The Best Dream
In Your Throne Chapter 3, Psyche finds herself disoriented as she navigates the complexities of Medea’s body, making her way to the palace with a sense of urgency. Meanwhile, Medea-in-Psyche’s form does her best to mimic her behaviour and avoid drawing any suspicion. However, Psyche-in-Medea’s body arrives at the palace seeking an audience with the crown prince, who meets her with his icy demeanour. Amidst this confusion, the true Medea relishes the chaos brought on by their body switch.
In the next scene, one of Psyche’s maids tearfully confesses her past misdeeds, blissfully unaware of the swap that has taken place. As Medea (as Psyche), plays the role of the comforting mistress, torn between the desire to kill the maid who has betrayed her and the fleeting temptation to spare her life.
The following morning finds Medea still confined within Psyche’s body, her mind racing with thoughts of reclaiming her rightful self. In her present guise, she thanks a maid as she delivers her breakfast who gets surprised when her mistress genuinely expresses gratitude.
Meanwhile, Helio eagerly awaits a letter from Medea, consumed by longing. Back at the palace, they present Medea-in Psyche with a necklace, a birthday gift from the prince. As they stroll together, she seizes the opportunity to ingratiate herself with the imperial family, but she struggles with feelings of isolation stemming from Eros’ preoccupations with his state duties.
In a rare moment of solitude, she purchases a messenger bird. As she immerses herself in a historical tome, she becomes acutely aware of Eros’ scornful attitude towards her interests, igniting her suspicions about his true feelings and intentions. The air is thick with tension as the web of deception and desire tightens around them all.
Your Throne Chapter 4: Caught Red-Handed?
Your Throne Chapter 4 begins with Psyche-in-Medea’s body having a distressing nightmare. Meanwhile, the crown prince questions Medea-in-Psyche about her behaviour, but she successfully deceives him by acting as if she has lost her memories alongside him. Psyche-in-Medea, residing in the Solon household, was seen sipping tea while contemplating her recent nightmare. Despite having a cordial relationship with the servants, she grew increasingly concerned, wondering why Medea was not responding to her letters. She felt anxious and apprehensive after learning that Helio was expected to visit.
Psyche was acutely aware of the close bond between Medea and Helio, remembering how Medea had been instrumental in bringing her clan back to life. When Helio arrived and struck up a conversation, she struggled to maintain her composure, terrified that he would discover her. Psyche, as Medea, pretended everything was normal despite the dread simmering beneath the surface. Thesion Solon, Medea’s father, suggested a sparring battle between Medea and Helio. Reluctantly, she accepted, caught off guard by the unexpected challenge. But when Helio realized she was not Medea, her facade crumbled. The chapter ended on a tense note as Psyche-in-Medea, consumed by dread, called Helio an impudent brat.
Chapter 5: Medea’s Plan
In Your Throne Chapter 5, Psyche (as Medea) confronts Helio, who quickly realises she is not the real Medea but cannot discern her true identity. He used her sword to cut his hand, urging her to administer punishment. However, she swiftly discarded the sword, reluctant to inflict further harm. Before leaving, Helio apologized, and she accepted his apology. He then inquired about the upcoming imperial banquet, asking if he could be her escort. Psyche-in-Medea responded warmly, “Of course, Helio. If not you, who else?” As Helio departed, she felt a wave of relief for having navigated the encounter unscathed. Yet, as he made his way back to his mansion, he felt puzzled, noticing that Medea had called him Helio instead of the usual Heli
Meanwhile, at the Callista manor, Medea-in-Psyche and her maids are abuzz with excitement about the upcoming banquet. Once the maids leave, she feels drained from entertaining them and quickly writes a letter to Helio to explain the situation. She sends it via a messenger bird, but someone promptly intercepts the bird, and the letter ends up in Eros’s hands. Eros is shocked to see that Medea is the sender and realizes that she is at the Callista manor. His attendant informs him that the letter was sent from Psyche’s room to Helio. The chapter concludes with the prince contemplating burning the letter and considering a visit to Helio’s place.
Your Throne Chapter 6: Tainted Love
Your Throne Chapter 6 begins with Medea-in-Psyche realizing her fake letter has likely reached Eros. Meanwhile, Helios discovers a cat carrying the real letter from Medea. As Medea-in-Psyche prepares for the day, the crown prince enters, inquiring if she has news to share. She tells him she dreamt of Eros the night before, suggesting his visit is a sign of their fated connection. Though annoyed, Eros feigns excitement and warns her to avoid Medea Solon while asking about the letter’s contents. She gasped, but this was part of her plan.
Medea-in-Psyche tells Eros that Helios sent a letter saying Medea wants to reconcile and included a letter from her requesting a meeting at the prince’s birthday banquet. Eros feels relieved, but she voices concern about their fate. She confesses feeling foolish; he comforts her with a hug and kiss. He asks for a bracelet to hide bruises. Suddenly, Eros chains her and has her locked up. She is disappointed as she realizes that everyone sides with the prince. They then imprison Medea-in-Psyche in a strange room.
At the Solon manor, Psyche-in-Medea finds Helio on her balcony as she prepares for bed. He confirms she is not the real Medea and offers his protection, saying the real Medea ordered him to guard her.
Chapter 7: The Secret Of Lady Psyche
Your Throne Chapter 7 delves into the history of the Vasilos Empire, featuring a flashback where the real Medea recalls the debutante ball from three years ago when she first met Psyche. Many admired Medea, a highly esteemed noblewoman. Therefore, other nobles invited her to join their conversation to share her thoughts on rumours about Psyche’s family. With a poise, Medea remarked that while it was common for households to conceal their troubles, it was equally sensible to hide what they valued most. The crowd soon praised her insight, but they became captivated by Psyche, who exceeded all expectations and won public favour.
The flashback ends with Helio instructing Psyche-in-Medea on how to convincingly act as Medea, though he doubts her ability to succeed. Meanwhile, Medea-in-Psyche remains confined in her room.
On the day of the banquet, Psyche-in-Medea dresses in her style, prompting Helio to criticize her choice. Psyche, in Medea’s body, admits she has been looking forward to this day, as Eros had promised they would celebrate his birthday together. The crown prince finally releases Medea-in-Psyche from her room and escorts her to the banquet. Medea realizes that Psyche has not lived the life she imagined, having been locked up by the count until her debut. She wonders how much Eros knows about Psyche. The banquet begins, and Psyche and Medea come face to face. Medea now contemplates whether she is a winner or a fool.
Your Throne Chapter 8: Birthday Banquet
In Your Throne Chapter 8, Psyche-in-Medea overhears praises about how well Eros and Medea-in-Psyche look together, stirring her frustration as no one acknowledges her as the real Psyche. Before she can react, Helio stops her. During the dance, Psyche impresses the crown prince with her performance. Afterwards, Medea-in-Psyche discreetly signals Helio to meet her. Meanwhile, Psyche-in-Medea searches for him but is confronted by the young daughter of House Seira, who, along with other women, taunts her for losing the crown prince. Psyche recalls the torment she endured from them in the past. Remembering Helio’s warning about provocations, she steels herself to counter their jabs.
With Medea-in-Psyche, turmoil brews as she senses that something crucial is amiss amid the unfolding events. When Helio meets her, their exchange of pleasantries lifts his spirits. Meanwhile, Psyche-in-Medea threatens her tormentors with death, quickly coercing them to switch sides. The young daughter of House Seira feels insulted and lashes out at the others. Though she relishes having put them in their place, she is deeply troubled by her situation. Your Throne Chapter 8 ends with Eros secretly convening with knights selected by the Imperial Family, ordering them to find Psyche and kill her.
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