The sword battle between Soo Ro and Iginashi continues as a participant's sword is damaged. Lady Cheon Goon tells Iginashi that he will never be king if Shin Gui Gan defeats him.
Lady Cheon Goon is told to leave for a safe place but she wants to take the head swordsman with her. Soo Ro decides he must escape from the island prison.
Heo Jan Sang asks that an ill Soo Ro be forgiven for his perceived crimes. Soo Ro makes a deal to trade his ironworking skills in exchange for the slaves' freedom.
Soo Ro finds out that Hwang Ok turned down Master Cheon Goon's marriage proposal. Shin Gui Gwan makes plans for a war that will put the country under his control.
Shin Gui Gan makes plans to marry Soo Ro's mother as he works on creating an alliance with her son. Ah Hyo is happy that Soo Ro is back in the village.
Soo Ro allows the doctor's son to live during their important confrontation. Hwang Ok asks Ah Hyo if she has seen Soo Ro since he left to find his mother.
An injured Soo Ro wakes to find Lady Cheon Goon and Hwang Ok standing by his bed. Talhae tries to get the SaaRa nation involved in Shin Gui Gan's fight.
Soo Ro helps Iginashi by bringing supplies and he asks him to return home. An old villager is sent to Shin Gui Gan's tent in hopes of gaining information.
Princess Ah Hyo is held hostage as her father attempts to complete a treaty that will secure her release. Talhae tells Shin Gui Gan that he has no right to speak about the treaty.
Yong Bi speaks out about his loyalty to Master Cheon Goon. Shin Gui Gan makes an attempt to strengthen his troops as the war continues but his finances are becoming an issue.
