Samsik seeks a new leader to replace Kang Seong-min. He encounters Kim San, who dreams of creating a nation where people enjoy three meals a day.
Samsik showers Kim San with gifts and delivers sincere messages to make him his ally. Despite his efforts, Kim San proves to be a tough nut to crack.
To win over Kim San, Samsik starts to befriend Kim San's friends. To seal the deal with Kim San, he plans to reveal the cowardly side of Choo In-tae.
Samsik presents Kim San to the Cheongwoo Federation. He outlines a plan to use Kim San to replace Kang Seong-min and take control of the federation.
Kim San explains his dreams to Choo Yeo-jin. Samsik asks Kim San to let go of yearning for honour, love and respect in exchange for money and power.
Kim San is anxious about potential riots. Samsik intends to introduce Kim San as a political debutant and position him as a defender of democracy.
Samsik's plan changes when a group of military personnel considers stabilising the bad situation. General Choi Han-rim meets Kim San for a discussion.
Samsik and Kim San plan to capture Pak Jiwook and use him to capture General Choi. Kim San helps Samsik, but Samsik doesn't share his full plan.
Kim San begins to trust and rely on Samsik, but his trust shatters when he learns about Samsik's actions from Choo Yeojin. Kim San is outraged.
General Choi Han-rim stirs Kim San's emotions. Sensing Kim San's inner turmoil, Samsik becomes nervous.
Samsik plans to steal the ballot boxes for Kang Seong-min. Kim San thinks any means are fine if they contribute to the National Reconstruction Project.
At first glance, Samsik discerns the simmering anger in Jeong Han-min's heart.
Samsik is too late to realize the true colors of someone who has been in the shadows for too long.
Samsik witnesses a shocking event in the midst of absolute chaos.
Samsik proposes a new plan to a discouraged Kim San, whose dream has shattered.
Where would Samsik's great plan ultimately lead them?