Episode 4 of the anime (dubbed "The King and the Sword") is a critical turning point that transitions the story from a desperate escape into the beginnings of a royal reclamation. ⚔️ Episode Summary: "The King and the Sword"
“Shin does not think that Muta will be hard to defeat because he looks so weak... however, tables are turned when Muta suddenly glows with a mysterious power and Shin is paralyzed!” Kingdom Wiki · Contributors to Kingdom Wiki
Viewers often highlight the shift in tone as the stakes move beyond simple survival to the weight of the throne.
Exhausted and fleeing pursuit, and Zheng (the King) reach the designated meeting site, only to find no sign of their primary supporter, Lord Changwen . The tension peaks as they are hunted by the ruthless assassin Mu Ta , who uses poison-tipped darts.
The English dub for this episode features several prominent voice actors who bring the Warring States period to life: Voiced by Cole Howard (Seasons 1-2). Ying Zheng (Sei): Voiced by Brian Doe Chua (Seasons 1-2). He Liao Diao (Ten): Voiced by Shannon Chan-Kent . Mu Ta: The episode's antagonist is voiced by Adam Fedyk. 💬 Community Perspectives
Mu Ta confronts the group, but Xin initially underestimates him because he appears weak and lacks a visible weapon.
The episode explores the friction between Xin’s raw ambition and Zheng’s cold, calculated leadership as they struggle to trust one another while on the run. 🎙️ Dub Cast & Production