Chapter 1:

1. Apollo defeats the python tormenting his family, establishing himself as a powerful and victorious figure.

2. Apollo's internal conflict over the cost of his victory and his desire for power and recognition.

3. Apollo undergoes a purification ritual to cleanse himself physically and mentally before emerging as a new man.

4. Apollo proclaims himself as the crowned prince of Olympus and rightful king, asserting his dominance in his domains.

5. Hera instigates trouble by demanding that Apollo stand trial for killing the elemental beast, leading to tension within the divine family.

6. Apollo announces the Pythian Games to honor the defeat of the python, showcasing his authority and benevolence as a ruler.

7. Eros crafts a plan for revenge against Apollo out of spite for his arrogance, setting up future conflicts between them.

8. Daphne's introduction highlights her beauty, independence, and dedication to Artemis, foreshadowing potential romantic entanglements with both Eros and Apollo.