Ep. 37: Yoko captures Shoukou while rebels face provincial army siege and Asano dies seeking aid
Aired on February 25, 2003
Yoko departs the safe house as forces return to the castle under attack. With her assistance and Keiki's youma, rebels infiltrate the fortress. Yoko captures Shoukou, defying those who desire his death. The provincial army arrives, trapping the rebels because villagers failed to arm themselves. Suzu frees Asano, who travels to Meikaku for aid but is intercepted and killed by provincial soldiers. An air troop arrives at the castle, helping to repel the attacking advanced air troops. Shoukei and her group arrive with reinforcements to support the defenders against the overwhelming enemy forces.
Episodes
- Ep. 33 · Suzu discovers a conspiracy against Shoukou while Yoko and Shoukei escape execution
- Ep. 34 · Wind's Great Distance and Dawn Sky Chapter Eleven
- Ep. 35 · Yoko Rescues Enho While Shoukei and Suzu Plan Riots at the Same Inn
- Ep. 36 · Wind Distance Sky Dawn Chapter Thirteen: Rebels Strike Targets
- Ep. 37 · Yoko captures Shoukou while rebels face provincial army siege and Asano dies seeking aid
- Ep. 38 · Yoko Reveals Her Royal Identity Amidst the Imperial Army's Arrival
- Ep. 39 · Suzu and Shoukei reveal their connection to the queen while Yoko secures military allegiance and arrests rivals.
- Ep. 40 · Seishin delivers letters to Hou and Kyou, changing Gekkei's mind and sparing Shoukei
- Ep. 41 · King En recounts Shouryuu's early reign struggles against Atsuyu's rebellion in Gen province.