Hyewon a former slave tries to leave Taeha when she learns that the slave chasers are after him. Daegil studies the records and goes to Chungju because that's where Taeha's teacher Im Yeongho resides.

Daegil, Taeha, Cheolung, Baekho, and Yunji cross each other in downtown Chungju. Amidst the Chaos, Daegil catches a glimpse of Hyewon and gets stabbed by Cheolung while in a state of shock.

After getting kicked out of Daegil's group, Seolhwa gets into trouble after she runs into her own Sadangpae group. Taeha hides in the house of his former boss General Shin because Hyewon is injured.