When the director of Buyeo’s iron chamber, Mopalmo, makes a new sword that he claims is stronger ______ any he has ever made, Emperor Kumwa quickly schedules a demonstration to test the sword.

Even after more ______ a month, So Seo No hasn’t returned with Bu Wi Yeom and the Eupru pirates with food and other provisions.

Jumong ______ attacks the Hyunto capital, where he captures Master Hwang and Yangsullan.

But Emperor Kumwa refuses and ______ mobilizes his army. The people soon begin panic-buying as salt becomes becomes scarce.

The Prime Minister suggests to Daeso to use the devious plan that he and the late king used against Haemosu more ______ 20 years ago.

Young Po snatches Yesoya and Yuri from Master Hwang. He ______ goes to Jolbon and stuns Jumong by saying that Yesoya and Yuri are alive.

When Buyeo’s people begin grumbling that Jumong is being sent as a hostage to the Han capital, the Prime Minister tells Daeso that it will be better if Young Po is sent rather ______ Jumong.

Bubunno tells Daeso that he killed Jumong; Jumong ______ disappears from Jolbon, giving credence to Bubunno's story.

Mopalmo is given a choice by Daeso – make a steel sword stronger ______ the Han sword within five days or be executed.

Emperor Kumwa threatens Daeso and ______ later pleads with the Empress to release Lady Yuhwa and Yesoya.