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.

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

Bosse tells Bebin the story of how he first met Miranjo; Domas and Hokuro apologize to Hiling.

Bosse tells Bebin the story of when he found the disfigured Miranjo; Kage is faced with a life-or-death decision.

Miranjo finds herself answering to Shiina and her own mother for her actions; Bojji is faced with the prospect of passing judgment on Miranjo; the situation with Ouken grows even more dire until a new warrior arrives.