Princess Yona's life changes forever when her father is murdered by the man she loves on her sixteenth birthday.

General Hak, Princess Yona's guard, gets her safely out of the castle during the aftermath of her father's death.

General Hak is determined to keep Princess Yona safe and tries to help her as she dwells on key moments in the past.

Hak and Yona seek refuge in the capital of Fuga, the land Hak is from; the Wind clan feels pressure from the Fire clan.

Hak and Yona make the decision to leave the capital in order to protect the Wind clan; Mun-deok advises they seek the oracle's guidance.

General Hak is injured by a poisoned arrow while trying to protect Princess Yona; Su-won's coronation day arrives.