With Kang Gam Chan's help, Wang Sun succeeds in launching reforms. However, the local governance is unhappy, and Kang Gam Chan faces the consequences.

Wang Sun meets with the local officials for reform, and Kang Gam-chan returns to the capital. Khitan sends an envoy, demanding Goryeo pay their dues.

Khitan demands part of Goryeo's domain. The royal court is torn between prospects of war and annexation. Kim Eun-bu faces a crisis and plans escape.