Bojji is a deaf, powerless prince who cannot even wield a children's sword; people say he will never be king; Bojji makes his first friend, Kage, a literal shadow on the ground who somehow understands Bojji well.

Hiling and her forces prepare; The Magic Mirror and Apeas lead the six criminals to the throne room.

Hiling and her knights face opposition from the forces under the Magic Mirror; Apeas's loyalties are tested.

Dorshe makes a desperate effort to protect Hiling; Bojji and Kage return to the castle.

Bojji and Kage run into Apeas; Domas and Hokuro reach the entrance to the underworld.