After a long struggle, Ashoka finally avenges his mother's death by strangling Siamak to death. Mahamatya Khallatak betrays Sushim and manages to escape alone. However, Sushim's presence remains unnoticed by everyone, which gives him the advantage of hearing Siamak's truth, that he isn't Bindusara's son. Ashoka, on the other hand, returns to the cave to meet Kaurwaki.
