Wang Sun subdues the rebel forces and prepares for war against Khitan. Kang Gam-chan leads Goryeo's army to the battlefront as commander-in-chief.

Khitan charges south, avoiding Goryeo's main forces. Despite this turn of events, Wang Sun refuses to flee and remains steadfast in the capital.

Wang Sun takes position in the palace with his army, court and people. Kang Gam-chan confronts Khitan as they flee northward. The battle begins.