Bojji is a deaf, powerless prince who cannot even wield a children's sword; people say he will never be king; Bojji makes his first friend, Kage, a literal shadow on the ground who somehow understands Bojji well.
Bojji's disabilities make people think he is unfit to be king; he meets Kage, a shadow being who takes advantage of his kindness.
Dorshe makes a desperate effort to protect Hiling; Bojji and Kage return to the castle.
When King Bosse dies, Bojji is named as the next king; Kage leaves on a journey without Bojji, so he decides to go on his own journey too.
Daida receives his ranking from the Ranking of Kings Committee; a hunter teaches Bojji about the mystery of life.