Mr. Shin steps in as a negotiator representing the hostage-taker. Risking his life, Mr. Shin leads tense negotiations in a desperate bid to save both the hostage and the perpetrator. Meanwhile, Pillip and Officer Kim uncover the illegal ties between Yongdan City and the fertiliser factory, and urgently relay the information to Shin. However, the negotiation ultimately falls through, and a deafening explosion erupts, engulfing the site in flames.