Ak Hee, betrayed by Chung Ta, finds himself immobilized with a dagger lodged in his back. Though Sajo Hyun regains consciousness, he is also incapacitated and unable to assist Ak Hee. With both Ak Hee and Hyun bound, the situation worsens as Sajo Yoong is released from prison. Meanwhile, Yeon Wol is risking everything to rescue Hyun and finally receives a glimmer of hope from Chung Ta.