Mi Hol informs Tagon about the finer points of being a king. Saya's appearance bewilders the Wahan. Eunseom receives help from the Neanthal.

Surviving in Arthdal means knowing how to choose the side that holds power. Taealha is attacked, and Tagon silences those who've uncovered his secret.

Tanya tries to uphold the ways of the Wahan but is dismayed to find that they have changed. Tagon's guards make a gruesome discovery.