The Sunyong emperor comes to his people, standing at the steps of the capitol, and removes his iconic mask to reveal a disfigured and scarred face from a mine fire accident from when he was 15. The emperor stands with a sword in hand. "My countrymen, I commend you for your perseverance and loyalty. However, I have let you down. As an emperor, I have led you to death. From among you, you will find a new emperor who will rise to be greater than I. I must, however, bear the sins of my people. Never give up, and continue to persevere for this nation that was built on our shoulders." The emperor then runs himself through.
The people then boldly fight for the nation that remains, however, fail in overcoming the inevitable.