Suzu était exploitée depuis 100 ans. Sa maîtresse Riyo lui apprend que la nouvelle Reine de Kei a le même âge qu'elle et qu'elle est aussi une visiteuse. Au même moment, dans l'orphelinat de Ho, Shokei l'apprend également. Se souvenant de son ancienne vie de princesse de Ho, elle nourrie une jalousie sans nom vis à vis de Yoko. Mais la Reine de Kei, adirée de Suzu et détestée de Shokei, doute de plus en plus de ses capacité à gouverner son royaume. A peine son couronnement terminé, Yoko est félicité par Shoryu, Enki et Rakushun. Malgré tout les incertitudes de la Reine de Kei se renforcent, car elle se demande comment faire plus pour son peuple... De plus, les rumeurs courent au sujet de Koukan, le ministre de la province de Baku, indiquant qu'il construirait une armée en secret.

Suzu vivant chez Suibi, à Sai, s'était fait punir par sa maîtresse. Cette dernière, pétrie de cruauté à l'égard de la jeune fille, l'envoie cueillir une plante qui pousse au sommet du mont Ha, la condamnant ainsi à une mort certaine. Pendant ce temps, au royaume de Kei, Yoko tente de s'entendre avec ses différent ministres pour choisir la meilleur politique à adopter au sujet de Koukan, mais aussi de la manière dont le royaume doit être remis sur pied. Mais ses doutes et incertitudes sapent de plus en plus la confiance de ses ministres à son égard.

Suzu vivant chez Suibi, à Sai, s'était fait punir par sa maîtresse. Cette dernière, pétrie de cruauté à l'égard de la jeune fille, l'envoie cueillir une plante qui pousse au sommet du mont Ha, la condamnant ainsi à une mort certaine. Pendant ce temps, au royaume de Kei, Yoko tente de s'entendre avec ses différent ministres pour choisir la meilleur politique à adopter au sujet de Koukan, mais aussi de la manière dont le royaume doit être remis sur pied. Mais ses doutes et incertitudes sapent de plus en plus la confiance de ses ministres à son égard.

Yoko, Reine de Kei, troublée par les luttes intestines divisant le palais, décide de partir étudier les coutumes de son pays afin de mieux pouvoir le servir et ce, quitte à laisser les rennes du pouvoir à ses conseillers en qui elle n'a guère confiance.

Suzu, quant à elle s'enfuit de chez Suibi et se rend à Yunei, où la reine de Sai l'accueille. Cette dernière obtient de Madame Riyo que Suzu quitte son service sans qu'elle perde pour autant son statut d'immortelle. Suzu décide alors de rejoindre la Reine de Kei, persuadée qu'elle est la seule personne à pouvoir la comprendre.

Shokei est expulsée du royaume de Ho sur ordre de Gekkei pour être transférée à la capitale de Kyo. La Reine de Kyo fait d'elle une servante du palais.

Yoko abandonne son palais et rejoint un orphelinat Kokei, lieu tenu secret que seul Keiki connaît.

Suzu quitte le palais de Chokan. En chemin, elle rencontre un visiteur qui n'est autre q'Asano. Ensemble, ils décident d'aller à Kei, mais ils se heurtent au mépris affiché vis à vis des visiteurs.

Shokei, servante au palais de Kyo, vole les bijoux et vêtement de la souveraine et s'enfuit vers Kei pour assouvir sa soif de vengeance contre la Taika élue souveraine de Kei: Yoko.

Enho enseigne le fonctionnement agricole du royaume à Yoko et lui donne de précieux conseils pour gérer au mieux Kei.

Shokei, s'étant enfuie du palais, arrive au royaume de Ryu. Dans une auberge de luxe, elle rencontre Rakushun avec qui elle partage sa chambre. Mais elle est arrêtée pour vol par les gardes de Kyu. Pour leur échapper, Shokei accuse Rakushun du vol et ils retournent tous les deux en prison. Ce dernier lui explique à quel point son père, le Roi de Ho était dur et cruel envers son propre peuple.

Youko is in her room thinking about what she heard Enho say when all of the sudden Auzura's voice echoes the room telling her that Keiki was in on her assanination the whole time. Back in Ryuu, Rakushun and Shoukei get set free after bribing the council with the jewels she took. They set off together in search of Youko. In Wa, Asano, Sheishuu and Suzu arrive and attempt to find a doctor to help Sheishuu's eyes. In Riyou, Rakushun and Shoukei stay at a inn for the night. That night Rakushun tells her how she had a responsibility to try to stop her father's evil ways. She breaks down and cries. The next day they take a wagon and continue their journey. In Kei, Suzu and the rest are taking a wagon aswell when all of the sudden they get attacked by bandits. A group of travelers save them and tell them they are gathering allies for their cause and leave. As they continue on, Seishuu tells Suzu how he hates people who cry for nothing. They come to an understanding and share a heart warming m

Rakushun describes to Shoukei a little more about how the world of The Twelve Kingdoms works. He also tells her about how he met Youko, and how they traveled together. Shoukei reveals to Rakushun everything that she's been through since her father was killed. Elsewhere, Asano is talking with Shoukou. He tells him about how he ended up in this world and what he and Suzu went through. Shoukou offers for Asano to come work for him.

Suzu curses Asano for leaving Seishuu alone as the villagers help her carry him out of the road. Everyone denies seeing the incident leaving Suzu to wonder whats going on... A man named Sekki tells her not to cry about him for herself.. and she remembers how against Seishuu was against crying. Sekki brings her to an Inn for dinner. Sekki introduces himself and his brother Koushou. They tell her to forget about what happened because the man who ran Seishuu over is called Shoukou, and he has people in high places to help him so there is no pinning him. He also seems to run the town. In Kokei, Youko tells the same story and Shoukou's name gets brought up again. Youko is very curious about this evil man. She goes to Enho about the situation but he tells her there is no point and she can't sentence him at all due to lack of proof. At Shoukou's place, Asano shows him how his gun works. Shoukou wants Asano to make more for him, but Asano doesn't know how. It is then that Shoukou reveals to As

Suzu visits the palace of Kei, only to find out Youko isn't there. She leaves and decides to come back another time. Back in Kokei, Youko finds out that there have been strange men lurking around the area. Convinced that they are spying on her, she isn't very worried. Youko decides to leave town for awhile and informs Enho that she is leaving, figuring that whoever these mysterious men are, will follow her out. Suzu runs into Sekki again in town and goes back to their inn to spend the night. She goes to try and kill Shoukou but is stopped by Koshou and Sekki. They decide to let Suzu in on their group. While they have no name, they share the common hatred of Shoukou and plan on taking him down.. But they'll have to do it carefully. Elsewhere, Shoukou gives Asano a special pass that will grant him access anywhere. They then go together to a meeting with Gaou, a political figure that keeps Shoukou safe. They decide to send Asano on a mission to find out Queen Kei. Elsewhere, Shoukei is wi

Youko defeats all the guards chasing her, and they run away. Shoukou sends Asano with his men to visit the house Youko's been staying at. Shoukei gets hidden at a house in town by her new friend who saved her. In exchange for staying she does all his dishes for him. He discusses with her about how Shoukou runs this area and often goes to ""hunt"" people. Enraged, she wonders why Queen Kei allows such a man to run this area. Elsewhere, Koshou is explaining the ways of their group to Suzu. Suzu seems determined to make Queen Kei pay... Youko goes to the groups inn and talks to Suzu. Suzu explains why she hates Queen Kei. Youko, still using the alias, is upset that her people think this way of her and leaves. Shoukou's men storm Enho's house. Asano sees the boy, Kei Kei, and feaks out. Thinking it's Seishou, he shoots the boy. Confused about what he just did, the men kill her mother and leave with Enho as their hostage. Just then Youko and Keiki return there. Keiki smells blood so Youko che

Youko decides to go look for Enho. She's bewildered by what could have injured Kei Kei like that. Shoukei discusses with her group about the bad situation of the area. They bring up the idea of a rebellion. It's clear that Shokou must be stopped. Meanwhile Sekki and his group are in the middle of moving locations of their hideout. Suzu and Shoukei end up being sent to the same inn as representives to exchange money with toki weapons with their respected groups. The master of the inn prevents them from getting personal with eachother. They end up having to stay the night. That night they realize their both after Shokou and how much they've lost along the way. Suzu begins to cry but Shoukei assures her that Queen Kei must be a good person. Back at Shokou's palaca, he is describing to Asano how he is protected from being punished by the heavens for his sins. Asano wants to save the queen of Kei, but Shokou forbids it. Youko butst into Sekki and Koshou's new hide out and proves to them t

Raiders strike at Shoko's estates and write the word ‘Shu-On’ on the walls when they can't find him.

Youko and the rebels have managed to infiltrate into Shouko's inner castle walls. And Youko finally finds Shouko and they do battle.

Meanwhile, Asano goes on a mission to Meikaku to get help.

Former Chosai, Seikyo, orders the Royal Army to Shoko’s Go castle, and he expects the rebels there to surrender themselves upon seeing the Dragon Flag carried by the army. Meanwhile, the rebels worry that the Takuho villages will be taken hostage by the soldiers.

Youko finally reveals to her army her true identity, and the war is ended.

Youko returns to her throne and with the proof that she has acquired, she has the corrupt officials arrested. Seikyo's scheme is exposed. And Youko gives her first official order.

General Seishin of Kei Kingdom, has been tasked with the delivery of some letters to Gekkei, one of Ho Kingdom's state leader. And to try and convince Gekkei to take the post of provisional king.

Seishin has also been asked to deliver a letter from Youko to Kyo Kingdom's queen, to asks Kyo-O to forgive Shokei for her indisciplinary acts and theft.