Mi Shil drowns herself at the sight of Deok Man. Seeing that Bi Dam becomes teary, Deok Man questions him closely. He finally reveals that Mi Shil was his mother. Among the remnants of Mi Shil's clique, some Hwarangs refuse to surrender, some become scapegoats... Deok Man is on the path towards becoming the Ruler.

Bi Dam tells Queen Seon Deok that Yu Shin is involved in the restoration movement. She believes in him and approves the investigation of Yu Shin. Yu Shin tries to persuade Wol Ya to confess to Queen Seon Deok their real intentions. But Bi Dam deliberately hinders.