Yang Baek finds out about Kim Mi's letter to his uncle and wants it. Hapha orders that Oh Sun Jun, his mother-in-law's son, is to be put to death and banishes his grandfather, accusing them both of treason. Lord Jusuk is also condemned. Kim Jun realizes he made a terrible mistake choosing Choi Hang over Man Jong.

Kim Jun begs the Overlord to have mercy on people.

Kim Joon and Yang Baek face off in the tournament. The result of the match strains the relationship between more than before. Seungjok returns, but he is caught and tortured.