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.

Hapha sends poison to his stepmother. She refuses it but then is forced to drink it by Yank Baek. Kim Jun goes and talk with Hapha. He threatens him, reminds him of his vows, even tries to kill him but then surprisingly withdraws. Kim Jun seems to hesitate. Mongols once again declare war to Goryo.