We see on the battlefield that Ashoka was shocked and said, "Albert, how the hell did that gate open?"
Albert answered, "Prince, I also don't know who opened that gate without our permission."
Ashoka, in an angry voice, said, "Griffin, how the hell did you do that?"
Griffin laughed and said, "It seems you have forgotten that some people in your kingdom are against you, and the enemy of your enemy is a friend."
Ashoka thought, That bastard Shakuni. Before he left, he must have left some people behind to open the gate after me and Albert joined the battlefield.
We then see that inside the room where the button to open the gate was located, three soldiers were dead from drinking poison.
Ashoka thought, But why did they go inside?
Then Ashoka suddenly realized.
"No... no... Mother! They want to capture the Queen!"
Ashoka shouted and asked Albert, "How many soldiers did you leave in the palace to protect the Queen?"
Albert answered, "Prince, approximately 50,000 soldiers."
Ashoka said, "No, this is not enough! This is not enough! We have to retreat, Albert. We have to retreat from here and head toward the palace to save the Queen. Otherwise, Mother's life is in danger."
Albert answered, "Yes, sir."
Ashoka and Albert tried to head back toward the palace, but suddenly Griffin threw a massive rock toward Ashoka.
Ashoka saw the attack and destroyed the rock with a single punch.
In an angry voice, Ashoka said, "What do you want, Griffin? If you want to play, I'll play with you next time."
Griffin thought, He is strong. He destroyed that massive rock with a single punch. There is no doubt that boy is Rajendra's son. I can see how much magical power is overflowing from his body. I already used 50% of my magical power to control that mountain-sized rock, but I can't let him leave from here.
Thane, quickly capture that bitch.
Griffin said, "Boy, do you think I'll let you leave so easily?"
Ashoka said, "Albert, go back and protect my mother. No, protect this kingdom's Queen."
Albert said, "But Prince, I can't—"
"Stop, Albert!" Ashoka interrupted. "I am not requesting you. I am ordering you. Go and protect the Queen. I will handle this bastard who dares to attack our kingdom."
Albert realized the situation and headed back toward the palace with 20,000 soldiers.
He said to the remaining soldiers, "Protect the Prince with your lives!"
We then see Ashoka and Griffin release their magical power to show who was stronger.
Ashoka released a yellow aura, while Griffin released a brown aura.
Their auras crashed against each other, and all the soldiers who witnessed it said, "So this is a king's power."
The scene changed.
We see Thane advancing toward the palace with 200,000 soldiers. As he approached, he saw 50,000 soldiers protecting the palace, led by the vice commander of Vikram's army.
Vice Commander Appearance: He had white hair and black eyes. He wore platinum armor and was highly skilled in archery. He stood six feet tall and was a calm-minded person who remained cool in most situations. His name was Dhanu.
Eli was also supporting Dhanu.
Dhanu said, "So you are the enemy commander, Thane. Well, from what I see right now, this means you can defeat me easily."
Eli shouted, "Why are you so negative? At least try to fight!"
Dhanu replied, "I am not negative. I am only speaking the truth. Do you think we can defeat 200,000 soldiers and a commander with only 50,000 men?"
Eli answered, "No, but at least we can try."
Dhanu said, "Well, we have no other choice."
We then see Dhanu shoot two arrows within two seconds.
Thane sent two of his men forward to protect him, and both soldiers died from the arrows.
Dhanu said, "So your men were ready to die for you."
Thane replied, "Get out of our way. You people don't even know the meaning of starvation. Many people in our kingdom have already died from it."
Dhanu said, "Oh, that's very sad. I sympathize with you, but I also don't want my family to suffer the same fate, so could you please leave our kingdom?"
Thane became angry and shouted, "Do you think this is a joke, bastard?!"
He immediately attacked Dhanu, and Dhanu along with 50,000 soldiers also charged forward to protect their kingdom.
The scene changed again.
We see Kan-ki and Ragnar fighting. They clashed their weapons repeatedly, and neither was willing to surrender.
Then Ragnar attacked Kan-ki with his glaive using his full power.
Kan-ki dodged the attack, but his horse was badly injured. Due to the injury, the horse lost control, causing Kan-ki to fall.
Ragnar laughed and said, "This is your end, enemy commander!"
He attacked Kan-ki again with his glaive.
Kan-ki stood up and dodged the attack, but his left arm suffered major damage.
Kan-ki thought, He is strong. I didn't think he could fight me for this long, but I think now it's time for some cheating.
Kan-ki signaled one of his soldiers.
That soldier immediately fired an arrow at Ragnar's horse.
Ragnar's horse also lost control, and Ragnar fell.
Ragnar shouted, "This is cheating, bastard! That soldier attacked my horse from behind my back!"
Kan-ki laughed and smiled.
"You think this is some little game we're playing? You think this is a duel?"
"This is a battlefield. This is war."
"On this battlefield, not a single person wants to die. You know why? Because they have responsibilities."
"They have a responsibility to feed their families. They have a responsibility to return home after this war ends. They have a responsibility to live for their loved ones."
"And I also have a responsibility to live because there is someone waiting for me to return."
"So do you think we are here to play?"
"Stand up, stop making excuses, and fight."
Ragnar stood up and said, "You are correct. We all have responsibilities, and that's why I have to win for my kingdom's people."
They both prepared their final attacks and struck each other with full power.
After taking heavy hits, they both remained standing.
The soldiers began shouting.
"Who won?"
"Our Commander Ragnar won!"
"No, Lord Kan-ki won!"
Then both warriors fell to their knees.
Ragnar said, "I think this is a draw, enemy commander."
Kan-ki smiled and replied, "Sorry, but I only accept victory or defeat, and in this battle, I win."
When Kan-ki prepared his final attack, his sword had been coated with poison.
He struck Ragnar with the poisoned blade.
Ragnar laughed and said, "So you won... but you cheated. I suppose that is what war means."
In his final moments, Ragnar said:
"Sorry, my King."
"Sorry, my kingdom."
"And sorry, Aria... my daughter. I can't protect you anymore."
The result of the battle between Kan-ki and Ragnar was declared.
Winner: Kan-ki.
All of Ragnar's soldiers became enraged and charged toward Kan-ki.
However, Kan-ki's army protected him and escorted him away.
Kan-ki said, "Bring Ragnar's body with us."
Some of his soldiers carried Ragnar's body away.
The scene changed again.
Ashoka and Griffin continued their battle.
Griffin attacked Ashoka with hundreds of sharp rocks without stopping.
Ashoka destroyed as many as he could with his punches, but many still struck him.
His face received deep cuts and became covered in blood.
His body remained mostly protected thanks to his armor, though even the armor had become heavily damaged.
Ashoka thought, If this continues, I won't be able to defeat him. He has mastered his magical power, which allows him to keep attacking endlessly.
I can't use my power at full strength because if I do, I'll enter that berserk mode.
In that state, I can't control my power, and I fear I might kill my own soldiers.
Meanwhile, the soldiers fighting alongside Ashoka thought:
We can't protect our Prince if this continues.
Our Prince...
We have to defeat the enemy quickly and go support him.
But they have 60,000 soldiers, and we only have 30,000.
The scene changed once more.
Dhanu had managed to hold Commander Thane back for a long time, but he had suffered severe injuries.
Eli shouted, "Vice Commander, please surrender! If you continue, you'll die right now!"
All 50,000 soldiers had already fallen.
Dhanu's bow was broken.
Thane placed his sword against Dhanu's neck and said, "You sympathized with me, bastard. Now I sympathize with you, because now I am going to kill you."
Dhanu smiled and said, "So this is my end. Well, I am happy to die."
Eli shouted, "At least try to resist!"
Dhanu replied, "Do you think I can defeat him with my bare hands? No, right? So I only have one choice left—to die."
Eli thought, He is so negative.
Thane laughed and said, "Now this is your end, bastard!"
He swung his sword toward Dhanu.
Suddenly, an arrow struck Thane's hand.
His sword fell to the ground.
Shocked, he looked toward the source of the attack.
It was Vikram and Albert, arriving with 100,000 soldiers.
Vikram said, "You think you can kill my vice commander that easily?"
Dhanu said, "So you came. Looks like I have some time left. Shit."
Vikram became angry and shouted, "What do you mean, 'shit'? I left the battlefield and came here to save you, and that's your response?"
Dhanu said, "Okay, okay, please stop."
Vikram turned to Albert and asked, "Can you handle him alone? I left the battlefield, but I have to return."
Albert answered, "Yes, you can go. I'll handle him."
Thane became furious and shouted, "Do all of you think I am a joke?! You bastards!"
Thane drew his second sword from his back and attacked Dhanu.
Albert blocked the attack and said, "Dhanu, go with Vikram back to the battlefield."
Dhanu answered, "Yes, General."
Dhanu and Eli then departed with Vikram to rejoin the battle.
Vikram left 100,000 soldiers behind with Albert.
As they rode away, Vikram said, "You never talk to me with as much respect as you talk to Albert."
Dhanu replied, "Because he is your superior, and perhaps he might promote me to commander if I show him enough respect."
Vikram shouted, "That will never happen!"
"Hmm... so you have your eyes on my title."
Meanwhile, Albert prepared to fight.
Thane also readied himself.
And thus, the battle between Albert and Thane began.