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THIS DRAMA IS A FICTIONAL STORY BASED ON HISTORICAL FACTS

SOME ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARACTERS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS

FINALE

Slay me.

I've had enough

of your hypocrisy.

You may now rest.

Let him in.

Damn it.

You're here to stop me?

Didn't I say

that I'd kill you too if you tried?

Go ahead then.

Kill me like you killed my father.

How you framed my father

and how you used me...

I will forget all of that.

However, the fact that you saved my life

and the comfort you offered...

I will forget all of that too.

So please let him go.

He is my dearest friend.

Please let me save him.

Don't and consider yourself dead too.

You'll shoot me?

You'll kill me?

This

is where our alliance ends.

Go.

Consider it a reward for your contribution.

Run away

as far as you can.

Why are you making it so fucking hard to die?

I will keep you alive with all my might.

In fact, we will both stay alive.

Did you

really kill Hwi's father?

I know that I'm hugely indebted to you, but this is wrong.

Support Squad Commander.

"Support Squad Commander"?

I resign.

Tae-ryeong.

You mustn't slay those

who's unarmed and who has their back to you.

Don't treat him like a piece of baggage.

Leave him there. I'll take care of it.

Why bother coming here?

You said we should go our separate ways.

We've been in this together from the get-go,

and we can't cut our ties.

We tried to cut what is unbreakable and ended up in this mess.

So keep your mouth shut and just come with me.

Let's go inside.

Okay.

His pulse is strong. Once again, he'll live.

My gosh.

Was he born with five lives or something?

Is he a nine-tailed fox?

Thanks, Mun-bok.

Thank the gods.

I didn't even do anything.

Boy, my eyes hurt. Hang on a second, okay?

Gosh, my back.

Don't ever lose Seon-ho, no matter what happens.

He was the only one that held our hands when everyone else treated us like ghosts.

-He and mosquitoes -"He and mosquitoes

-are the only ones that like you. -are the only ones that like you."

Don't worry.

I won't lose him.

How's Seon-ho doing?

He just fell asleep.

I brought him here because I was so worried.

I'll leave with him as soon as he regains his consciousness.

We won't bother Ihwaru anymore.

Don't worry.

If Bang-won attacks Ihwaru,

I will side with Yi Seong-gye and send a letter to all the local armies.

Ihwaru is the safest place.

What do you mean?

Kimhwa, Cheolryeong, Yeoncheon, Anbyon, and Hamhung.

He recently visited all those places.

They're all

where your father's former subordinates live.

Yi Seong-gye is trying to launch a coup with the help of

the Northern Punitive Force and Gabyeolcho.

He was hoping Bang-won would kill you

because that would've made the Northern Punitive Force more furious.

After the installation of Crown Prince,

Bang-won will

kill you and Seon-ho.

You must leave.

Both of you.

There must be another way.

And besides,

I won't go anywhere without you.

Are you all right?

I worry you every single time, don't I?

I'm sorry.

Shall we

go for a walk?

I hope it snows soon.

When we get the first snowfall, let's...

It's cold.

We should head back.

This is our fourth rain together.

You remember that?

The colors of the day when we first met,

the pleasant breeze on that happy day,

and the rain on the day that you left.

Who's the one that remembers all of that?

But I remember everything.

All the colors I saw on the day I first met you,

the pleasant breeze on that happy day,

and even the rain on the day that I left.

You were

always in my dreams.

Looking back, even all those times that felt like a nightmare

will be remembered

as a happy dream because of you.

I could get through it

thanks to you.

You'll always be my dream

until my last breath.

I remembered

the day

when you first came to slay me.

It is a memory

that I buried and have erased.

This is what I thought when I saw you slaying dozens

while running toward me.

"I want to make him mine."

I felt the same way with Hwi.

That guy.

He is my man!

But the thing is,

has he ever been mine?

You are wavering.

You think so?

Nam Seon-ho tried to kill you,

and Seo Hwi helped.

If you spare their lives,

the whole world will laugh at you.

You're indeed the son of Seo Geom.

It sure runs in the blood.

You're just like your father.

Don't you think so, Jeongan?

Do you also know that your father was Prince Jeongan's swordsmanship teacher?

"Dance with your sword.

Soar freely, like a bird."

Is that what you want, Your Majesty?

I shall wait

until the installation ceremony is over

to start

the bloodbath.

Don't move.

What happened to...

Don't worry.

I took good care of your friend.

This edict is about the installation of Crown Prince.

It should be "Royal Prince Successor Brother,"

but such a title is unprecedented.

Thus, I plan to adopt Jeongan

so that he can be named Crown Prince.

My first,

sixth,

seventh, and eighth sons are already dead,

so I cannot kill them.

And my second eldest son is now sitting on the throne,

so killing him will not be easy.

Your Majesty.

The third one, Bang-ui,

is not obsessed with power, but I can still kill him.

And the fourth one, Bang-gan,

will probably die unless he goes ahead

and stamps this royal seal.

King.

Keep your eyes wide open and watch

the consequences of you fearing Jeongan,

the bloodbath he will bring upon this kingdom!

Your Majesty should also watch

how I strengthen

this kingdom

for our future generations.

The installation ceremony will take place in three days.

I hope you can be safe

until then.

I truly do.

Three days...

Thank you for everything.

You must've come to tell me something.

I'd like to meet the Northern Punitive Force.

I will persuade them to make sure they are not used by Yi Seong-gye.

That is the only way Seon-ho, you, and I can survive.

Why are you not asking

the reason I killed your father?

I said I'd forget the past

so there is no reason for me to ask.

I...

submitted an appeal falsely accusing your father of corrupt deeds. Also,

I bribed the deputy leader of the Black Snake Unit

to give a false statement.

Stop.

I feared the sword of my teacher, Seo Geom, more than that of Choi Yeong.

That is why

I killed him.

Enough!

Don't kid yourself.

I chose not to kill you only because I want to protect

those who are dear to me.

It has nothing to do with you.

Then,

hate and resent me!

So that

I can kill you.

I will bring the proof.

You can kill me then.

You'd better come before the installation ceremony.

It will be useless if you come after the ceremony.

You must keep

your promise.

So after all,

I failed to make you mine.

In the end,

you won't have anyone's loyalty.

So I have no choice

but to destroy everything?

A secret raid took place,

but no one died?

That is correct, Your Majesty.

The game of Go

is an art comprised of all kinds of fights, tricks,

compromise, and concession,

but it is impossible for both players to win.

Stage it as Jeongan's doing

and kill Seo Hwi.

Then,

Jeongan will die as well.

We'll meet there if things don't go according to the plan.

Are you only taking Chi-do?

Why can't we come too?

Jeez, enough. I'm sure he has a good reason.

Why must you step in and get involved in everything?

Shut up, you moron.

Gosh, look who's talking.

Stop telling me to shut up.

I'm counting on you guys.

All right, don't you worry.

We'll do exactly as we're told.

You guys are going through all of this

because of me.

No, don't say that.

We can laugh every day because of you.

You call that laughing?

The birds have stopped chirping.

An ambush.

Seon-ho, what are you doing here?

Yi Seong-gye's guards are tailing you.

Others will arrive shortly. Let's get out of here first.

The wound looks pretty deep.

I'm used to it.

You can never get used to being wounded.

It hurts every time you get a cut,

and you can't help but scream when you're stabbed.

It's okay

to scream once in a while when you're in pain.

Hwi has

so many wonderful people around him.

You're number one among them.

And Hwi is your number one.

General Seo

had asked me to look after Hwi and Yeon.

But I was dragged to the battlefield the day before his execution.

Hwi and Yeon could endure it all

because you were there for them in my absence.

Thank you.

You two will fall in love at this rate.

Did you two bond over bad-mouthing me?

You quick-witted punk.

You said I'm slow.

All right, let's peel them.

Damn it, this stupid chestnut.

All right.

I don't trust Bang-won.

To him,

a sword is just a tool for him to become King.

It's just a piece of steel he can discard when it breaks.

No one in power keeps their promise made to a mere sword.

I know that.

However,

"the country for the abandoned."

I want to believe he was sincere about it.

You're gullible and trust people too easily.

You haven't changed one bit.

You complain but still help out.

You haven't changed at all either.

How many are we going to kill?

Kill them all.

All of them.

Gosh, it's an honor.

You're the great leader of Group A who will be a government official.

And you've come all the way here to take my mere life?

We're almost there.

It's not a military camp. It's a village.

This is the place where I was planning to teach kids.

I don't think it's a village. It looks like a fort.

You're quite sharp-sighted.

He should at least be quick witted.

Leader.

It's been a long time.

Who are they?

He's Captain Seo's son.

I'm Hwi of the Seo family.

Guys.

Look who's here.

He's Captain Seo Geom's son.

My gosh. I can't believe this.

I'm so lucky.

I can't believe I'm seeing Captain Seo's descendant.

Thank you.

Thank you so much for coming.

What did my father do?

Captain Seo took in those who got injured

or abandoned during the war.

And they gathered together

and built this village.

This is...

the country of Captain Seo.

Thank you.

We will unite with Gabyeolcho to kill Bang-won.

We got His Majesty's permission.

His Majesty

is trying to use your anger.

He will convince you that Bang-won killed me

so you will rise up in rebellion.

Even if we get to kill Bang-won,

I'll eventually be murdered by His Majesty.

Bang-won knows it too. We have to hurry and escape--

A surprise attack!

You tough rat.

Do you want to know how to make tough meat tender?

You should cut off all the tendons you see.

We will take care of things here. Look after the kids.

I'll fight with you.

Don't worry about us. Go take care of the kids.

Hurry.

Do you really have to go?

Bang-won broke his promise.

If we don't hurry, a lot of people might get hurt.

They would need me.

I must help.

Please take good care of yourself.

I'll only become a burden there.

I'll stay here and look after Ihwaru.

Thank you.

Think of Madame Han as me and take good care of her.

Okay. Don't worry about it. But...

you're pregnant now.

I just can't leave you here alone.

I like a man who's loyal and faithful.

Bo-gum will be proud of you.

Bo-gum,

I'll see you around then.

Bo-gum, I'll take good care of your dad.

There is no need for that.

And take good care of Ihwaru.

Yes, Madame Han.

All right then. Let's get ready.

We won the battle, but our troops are seriously injured.

We are chasing them with more troops.

What about Hwi?

He's alive.

We're almost there.

Hang in there, guys.

What took you so long?

We were worried sick about you.

-Did you see me? -See what? Dried corvinas?

Will you stop talking about food?

I'm so hungry.

Hwi, you are late.

I was worried to death something might have happened to you.

Well, if you did you wouldn't be here right now.

I guess you are right.

By the way, who is this guy?

He's my friend.

I'm Nam Seon-ho.

Well, anyone of Hwi's friend is a friend of mine.

Let's go, Seon-ho.

Let's go.

Thanks for coming all the way here.

Why did you come here?

What about Ihwaru?

I'm not here as a madam from Ihwaru.

Captain Seo Geom saved my life as well.

Why are things so complicated?

Why are you being like this again?

You don't like the food?

Mun-bok, we have four phoenixes here.

I know. Now that I see the phoenixes,

I miss my wife a lot.

That's enough. Just pick up your spoon.

We're not eating because of you.

Why not?

They say elders first.

You're the oldest one here.

What are you talking about? I'm only 30.

Does that mean you started your military service when you were ten?

Well. Forget it.

Gosh, it's so good.

The phoenix

is flapping its wings in my mouth.

Eat this too.

You stupid idiot.

I'm just worried you'd burst.

It's so good to eat with you guys.

I hope we can do this again next year.

Let's do that.

A year from today,

we will get together again in Ihwaru.

So on this day next year,

we'll be having a feast at Ihwaru?

Yes!

Sweet!

You should come too if you don't want to be worried to death.

Sure.

Why aren't you asleep?

I...

had a realization that a life like this

wouldn't have been so bad.

I always thought I only had two choices in life.

The worst and the second-worst choice.

But

there could've been another.

And I might've knowingly ignored that option.

If I were you,

I would've only seen those two options too.

How about an easier life from now on?

One that involves smiling.

Anyway, get some sleep.

So this is where you were.

This bracelet

stands for fate.

Just like you and me.

I'll come back to you.

And I'll wait for you.

If you go to Bang-won,

one will have to die.

He must revoke his order.

It's the only way

we can all live.

Am I also one of the people

you wish to save?

Yes.

Let's go then.

Liaodong was the last place I'm making you go alone.

I'm coming with you.

Are those tears?

As if.

Ten silver ingots to the one who arrives at the capital first.

Consider that already mine.

The new Crown Prince will soon be installed.

You can't turn your back on the Crown Prince.

The ceremony can't be commenced

unless you attend it.

That is my intention.

Father.

As of today, Jeongan

is this nation's Crown Prince.

However,

I will not congratulate him.

When guards at the gate change shifts

will be our only window.

All I wanted was to never worry about starving.

That's all I ever wanted.

But here's how far I've come.

Are you scared?

You?

A little.

Only a little.

You're almost there. Seon-ho, get going.

Go.

Come back to us.

Don't you die!

We have an intruder.

It's Hwi.

Tae-ryeong.

Yes, Your Royal Highness?

Go.

Now!

Without my permission,

no one will take a step past me.

I hoped you wouldn't come.

But then again,

I also wanted you to witness this.

Why did you break your promise?

Why didn't you trust me?

I thought you'd be different.

I didn't think

you of all people would abandon your people.

A country of the abandoned

can only...

be achieved by sitting on this throne.

Any sacrifice that leads me to it

is mine to endure.

Then let that sacrifice

be yours.

Revoke your order.

Or you will die here, right now.

You truly mean it this time.

My people

along with many others who are innocent...

Leave them be.

Even so,

you will have to die.

Then I will...

gladly.

Then you

have saved everyone.

My order!

Consider it revoked.

It's all over, Seon-ho.

Let's see.

Could my life

be worth about 1,000 nyang now?

All you spew is bullshit.

You...

You shouldn't talk.

I owe you my life.

Consider this as my debt paid.

Says who?

I will make you pay for decades to come.

I...

only looked too far ahead

and too high up.

When I finally I looked back behind me,

I saw you and Yeon.

My country...

was just one step behind me.

If only I had known that sooner.

I'm exhausted.

I've never been able to get a good night's sleep,

but I bet I'll sleep like a baby today.

Right.

You should rest now.

I'll join you soon.

Take your time.

It's not like I'm going anywhere nice.

Yeon...

I'm glad I'll be able to face her.

I missed you.

so...

much.

You're going to cry again.

I should've made you laugh more.

You did well.

There, there.

Darling, can I get a bite of that too?

Open wide.

Goodness. Raising a baby comes at the expense of your back.

You know, I now only have admiration for all mothers.

Raising children is harder than building a nation. Look at her.

Stop whining about what you should be grateful for.

You jerk...

-Goodness, good girl. -My gosh.

She knows you're talking smack about her father.

Go ahead. Tell him!

-My dear-- -There, there.

Bo-yeong, when you're hungry, you should ask for food.

There's no use in whining.

Jeez, could this be sadder?

There's a reason why one is still single.

I'm seeing someone, you know.

You and your bullshit lies.

If Hwi was here, he'd put an arrow through you.

He would've shot another one through the first one too.

Bo-yeong, come to your uncle. Here.

-Go to your uncle. -Goodness.

My gosh.

My wrists are liberated.

I'm glad you don't take after your dad.

Again with the bullshit.

Is that so?

I'm surprised you didn't drop her sooner.

What? Don't you say that.

We all have a country we wish to protect.

Even though we break, snap, and crumble,

we can't give up on our nation.

It is because that nation

is equal to our lives.

WE SUPPORT ALL YOUR NATIONS

AND HOPE FOR THEM TO BE FILLED WITH HAPPINESS AND PEACE

Subtitle translation by Hye-lim Park