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Nobleman Kang Chi Soon is hungry to topple the vulnerable, young king. An attempted assassination on Minister Kang, however, puts everyone on guard.

Minister Kang commissions Baek Gyeol to find the leader of the Black Sword, the suspected assassin. Meanwhile, a childhood love reemerges in Baek Gyeol and Baek Rok's lives.

The Black Swords are on the run from Minister Kang's henchman. A traitor among them leaks their hiding place.

Minister Kang discovers Baek Gyeol's connection to the leader of the Black Swords. After an ambushed attack, Baek Rok narrowly survives and finds himself waking up in a new land.

Baek Gyeol struggles with the aftermath of his brother's disappearance while Baek Rok readjusts to life with his surrogate Japanese family.

Baek Rok takes Miyo's father's place in the gladiator ring. Seok-ju begins to suspect his own father Minister Kang to be behind framing him for his crime.

A new queen enters the palace. Baek Rok faces wagers his life on a gladiator match, only to discover that his opponent is an old friend.

Seok-ju confronts Jeong Yeon about the framed crime. Miyo makes the ultimate sacrifice when Baek Rok throws the gladiator match.

Baek Rok returns to Joseon. Baek Gyeol attempts to protect Jeong Yeon as she continues to scheme of ruining the Kang household.

Minister Kang begins to suspect the relationship between Baek Gyeol and Yeon while Do Si-pyoung takes matters into his own hands when he notices the growing influence of the young queen.

Yeon and Baek Gyeol decide to confess to Minister Kang. Baek Gyeol tracks down Do Si-pyeong to confront him about the past.

Minister Kang spares Baek Gyeol's life. As Minister Kang and the king go head to head, Baek Rok and Baek Gyeol come to terms with their troubled relationship.