The selected young masters are invited to attend the appointment ceremony of Hwarang. Queen Ji So feels shocked and betrayed to see her son, Sam Mek Jong at the ceremony because she has worked so hard to protect him until now and his appearance is against her will. However, the King has decided to introduce himself to the world through joining Hwarang.
Un nuevo capítulo se abre para Silla, todavía el más débil de los tres reinos. La reina regente recibe una sorpresa en la ceremonia de los Hwarang.