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Anyway…

I WILL GRANT YOUR WISH

…what's this?

Oh, that.

Hey, Woo-seok.

By any chance,

do you have a wish?

A wish?

Why? Are you going to grant it?

No, it's not that. Actually--

It's fine. It's my life, so I'll handle it myself.

I should get going now, Si-yeol.

By the way…

Congrats on the contract renewal.

Hey…

- Hey, Yeon-su. - Si-yeol, we've got a problem.

Now what?

What's all the fuss about?

Thames FC is facing relegation.

What on earth are you talking about?

Relegation? We won the league last season.

They're voiding last season's title, stripping us of our Champions League spot,

and relegating us to the Championship.

Is it April Fools' Day?

I'm serious.

Apparently, Thames violated Financial Fair Play regulations,

so UEFA just slapped them with sanctions.

Explain it in simple terms.

What exactly is "Financial Fair Play"?

It's a UEFA rule stating

that a club can't spend more than a certain percentage of its revenue.

I still don't get it.

Basically, the club committed accounting fraud

to cover your transfer fee and massive salary.

So what am I supposed to do now?

Will you play in the second division?

Are you crazy? I'm Kang Si-yeol.

Then there's only one option left.

What the…

KANG SI-YEOL

THAMES FC REFUSES TRANSFER KANG SI-YEOL FACES A MAJOR CRISIS

SECOND DIVISION NEXT FOR KANG SI-YEOL?

THAMES FC CHARGED WITH VIOLATING FFP REGULATIONS

This won't do.

Your passport's at home, right?

I'll have someone bring it over.

Let's head to the airport right now.

I don't think staying in Korea will solve anything.

Okay, find the earliest flight available right now.

What are you doing? Let's hurry.

Yeah, I'm coming.

NOVEMBER 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF GRANDMA'S DEATH

DEACON KIM BOK-SUN MAY SHE REST IN PEACE

Ms. Kim.

It didn't look like Si-yeol would make it again this year, so I came instead.

Gosh, you know how busy he is.

Still, seeing how he timed his return,

it seems like he really meant to come this year.

But something came up,

so he's probably out of the country right now.

Hey, you…

Grandma, I'm here.

Looks like Woo-seok's been coming to see you, Grandma.

He won't even see me these days.

GARDEN OF PEACE MEMORIAL PARK

I know

you looked after my grandma for me,

visiting her every holiday and taking her to the hospital.

That's because you were abroad.

You were there when she passed too.

And you've been bringing her flowers every year on her anniversary.

Hey, why are you getting all sappy?

That's the kind of friend you are to me.

You can tell me anything, okay?

If you ever need help, I've got your back.

If you need money, I can give you--

That's why I'm avoiding you right now.

I don't want…

to ask you for favors or borrow money from you.

I want us to stay friends.

Even if you're a Premier League player,

no matter how famous you are,

I want us to be friends for who we are.

But if I start asking you for things or relying on you for help,

I wouldn't be able to see you as a friend anymore.

- Woo-seok-- - Let's stop talking about this.

Just think of it

as giving me some space for now.

But seriously,

is it really okay for you to be here?

Actually, my agent's already in the UK.

I said I'd stop by my grandma's grave, then head there right away.

Do you think things will work out?

It doesn't look good right now.

The only option is to meet and convince them,

but neither the chairman nor the coach will see my agent.

Jeez, another reporter.

I'd better go.

I should go see what I can do.

Hey, wait.

You dropped this.

What is this?

I WILL GRANT YOUR WISH

Are you into this kind of stuff lately?

Isn't this like a cult or something?

Oh, right.

Woo-seok.

I think…

there might be a way.

The player is determined to transfer.

But Thames FC is refusing to negotiate at all.

We offered a 180 million euro transfer fee,

but they reiterated that he isn't for sale.

I WILL GRANT YOUR WISH

Hey, what are you doing? That's dangerous.

I'm pretty sure this is how I was told to do it.

Are you okay?

Why isn't it working?

You summoned me sooner than I expected, Si-yeol.

Then again, the more humans have,

the greedier they get, and the bigger their worries become.

That's why they always end up needing beings like me.

So, tell me.

What's this great wish of yours?

EPISODE 3 THE RISE AND FALL

THAMES FC, LONDON, UK

That's none of your business.

I heard there's a nice pub nearby.

If you're done for the day, why don't you stop by?

I couldn't even get him to see me,

and now I just run into him here?

So,

the real reason the Geumsu Group heir turned himself in nine years ago

was because of that person… I mean…

Nine-tailed fox.

Right.

It was because of that nine-tailed fox?

Yeah.

I can't believe it, but I can't say I don't believe it either.

But still,

she said she'd grant your wish, and that's it?

She just listened and disappeared.

I know. I'm not sure what's going on either.

RECENT WITHDRAWALS

What the…

What is it?

Did she really fix things?

No, but money was taken out of my account.

Out of the blue? How much?

- One hundred million won. - What?

What the hell?

Hey, is your account still getting drained?

Could it be a phone scam?

Hello?

Si-yeol, it's all settled. You're clear for the transfer.

Really?

Yeah. I just ran into the chairman, and it was like he was possessed.

He agreed to your transfer and wants to know your preferred team.

He said he'll give your negotiations top priority.

What did she say?

So can you transfer?

Really?

It's settled? Just like that?

Yeah.

Just like that.

- Hey, that's Kang Si-yeol. - Hello.

Hello.

Si-yeol!

Hey, Woo-seok.

What are you doing here?

Si-yeol, can I really

ask you for a favor?

Of course.

The truth is, I don't want to quit like this.

I want to play professionally,

and I want to play for the national team too.

I really want

to live my life differently, just once.

Do you think…

that if I made a wish like you did,

it could come true?

I don't think so.

Why not?

Wishes always come with a price.

The bigger the wish, the greater the price.

But your friend here

has nothing to offer.

Does that price have to be money?

What, are you thinking of offering up your soul?

If that's what it takes, then yes.

Really? What use would that be to me?

Typical humans.

Always falling for tired clichés.

Is there really no other way?

I'll do whatever it takes.

You clearly have this all wrong.

You're not qualified to be my client. Do you understand?

That means that you have nothing of any value to me.

And you.

You think I'm a charity or something?

Don't ever summon me for something this petty.

How insolent.

Don't go. We're not finished yet.

What?

You talk a big game,

but it all comes down to money in the end.

What are you getting at?

I'll pay for him. That should settle it, right?

- No. - Why not?

You have to pay the price for your own wish.

But if you pay for him, you're basically giving him your wish.

What's wrong with that?

What's wrong is that it's a good deed.

Maybe I forgot to tell you, but I have only one principle.

I avoid doing even the smallest good deed and only avoid doing major misdeeds.

I'd hate to cultivate more virtue and end up becoming human.

Come on, stop making excuses.

- Excuses? - That sure sounds like one.

You came to me first to help catch that hit-and-run driver.

If that's not a good deed, then what is?

You know, I think you'll need to make a wish.

Wish for it. I'll grant it for you.

What kind of principle is that, anyway?

Well, that was--

Just do it. Unless it's beyond your capability.

"Beyond my capability"?

Come to think of it, our first meeting was way too friendly.

That's why you're being so reckless and pushing your luck.

Fine. I'll grant the wish.

But how I choose to grant it is up to me.

And of course, you'll pay the price.

Any problems with that?

I AM KANG SI-YEOL

Ladies and gentlemen.

We are experiencing sudden turbulence.

All passengers, please remain seated until further notice.

DRIVEN BY YOUR TRUST BEYOND SATISFACTION

Wake up, you bastard!

Hey!

What the…

Where am I?

FOREVER CARE NURSING HOME

What is this?

Did you sleep well, Si-yeol?

What's going on right now?

What happened?

Why am I suddenly here?

You made a wish, so a price must be paid.

What?

Wait, what does Woo-seok's wish have to do--

Didn't I tell you?

I can grant the wish, but how I do it is up to me.

Once again, your wish has been granted.

What do you mean, my wish has been granted?

Where is Woo-seok right now?

What?

What the…

Here.

You dropped this, Mr. Hyeon.

Oh, I see.

But how do you know my name?

Of course I know you.

Everyone in Korea knows who you are.

Right.

Wait, what?

What do you mean…

Excuse me?

What is this?

"Hyeon Woo-seok."

Why am I…

Fine. I'll grant the wish.

But how I choose to grant it is up to me.

Well, let's see.

Your friend is probably where you're supposed to be right now.

Oh, come on.

Stop talking in riddles. You're not making any sense.

What does Woo-seok's wish have to do with me being here?

I guess it hasn't sunk in yet.

That's understandable.

But you know…

I'm a bit busy right now.

I have another client waiting.

Sadly, I don't have the time to explain everything.

Are you kidding me? I was on a plane to--

You'll understand exactly what's going on soon enough.

So, we'll finish this later.

Jeez, what now?

Wait.

Where'd she go?

Seriously?

Hey, Si-yeol. I know you're in there!

Si-yeol, open the door.

- Si-yeol! - What the hell?

I know you're in there.

- Open the door, Si-yeol. - Si-yeol!

See, I told you he was here.

- Open the door already. Jeez. - What took you so long?

Hey, have you been drinking?

- What? - No way.

You know Si-yeol doesn't drink.

He's really disciplined.

Look. There are empty bottles everywhere.

This place is a mess.

He must've been having a rough time.

Hey.

This is why I told you not to let soccer consume your life.

Who are you people? What is this?

Do we know each other?

Of course, and that's exactly why we're here to pick you up.

I've got all his things.

Good. Let's go now.

Go where? I'm not going anywhere!

Who the hell are you guys?

Why won't anyone give me a straight answer?

Si-yeol, come on. Let's go. Just apologize to the coach.

Apologize for what? To whom?

Just apologize.

You're such a hothead.

Lift him up.

- One, two, three! - Wait, hold on!

- Let's go. - Let go of me! I said let go!

Let go. Stop it!

Hey, that hurts! Let me go!

I'm not going anywhere!

Hey.

Welcome.

I was wondering who it was. It's been a while.

I had this specially ordered from the hotel patisserie.

They say this is all the rage with young people these days.

I hope you like it.

Gosh, you didn't have to bring anything,

especially considering how much you brought.

Not bad.

This is why I like familiar faces.

It's just a shame they keep dying of old age.

I hope you live a long life, Chairman Kim.

I guess you were taming a new client.

Yes.

This client is clueless and rude,

so I'm taking extra care to tame him properly.

I like the scent.

That fellow must be suffering quite a bit.

- My gosh. - Anyway, Chairman Kim.

You've lived a long life and have everything.

And yet, you want more?

You've grown greedy with age.

Actually,

I didn't come to see you because I have a wish.

You didn't?

Then what do you want from me?

Seriously.

Who are you guys? I've asked you so many times.

What's with you today?

Knock it off, already.

You fought with the coach, not us.

You can't just dump us like a bad investment.

You're not really quitting soccer like this, are you?

What are you talking about? Why would I quit?

I'm Kang Si-yeol.

I know you're Kang Si-yeol.

That's why we came to pick you up.

What does he think he is, royalty?

You'd never see a player throw a water bottle at their coach,

even in the Premier League.

He didn't actually throw it at the coach.

He threw it nearby,

but it just bounced off the wall and hit him, right?

No way.

When this jerk threw the bottle at the coach,

I saw it in his eyes. He lost it.

He was aiming right at him.

Come on, Si-yeol isn't that crazy.

Hey! He is crazy!

This is driving me crazy.

Hey.

Are you guys on the national team?

I've never even seen any of you before.

Did Coach Gonzalez tell you to bring me in?

Wow, I think he really has gone crazy.

- Si-yeol. - I told you he's crazy.

Whatever, forget it.

Whoever you are, I need to get to London now.

- So take me to the airport. - London? Why?

Jeez, don't you guys even watch the news?

I'm in the middle of transfer negotiations.

Really?

And where exactly are you transferring to?

To a Sunday league team?

Hey, Beom, that's a bit harsh.

Si-yeol, don't let your pride get in the way.

Just go to the coach and beg for forgiveness.

- Jeez! - Seriously!

Who am I even supposed to beg, and for what?

- Oh, come on! - Just beg.

- Who am I supposed to beg? - Knock it off.

- I'm getting out! - Hold on tight!

- Stay still! - Hold on to him!

Last night,

the wooden-handled dagger that was here disappeared.

I remembered you'd come by from time to time and just stare at it.

I felt it was only right to let you know.

There's a story behind this object, isn't there?

Yes, there is.

Do you have a family, Chairman Kim?

Yes, I have a wife and children.

I had an older sister.

We weren't related by blood, but…

Grandma.

We spent a thousand years together, cultivating ourselves.

We were like family.

Be happy, Geum-ho.

My lady!

My lady, something terrible has happened!

There are people outside--

Open the gates at once!

- Oh no! - Oh my!

This is the house of a traitor!

Capture every single one of them!

That way!

Chun-sim!

I can't let you in.

The swordsmith is occupied at the moment.

If you have business at the forge, try somewhere else.

What are you planning to do?

Are you forging the Sajin Ritual Blade?

What are you planning to use it for?

I guess I came to the right place, then.

You ignored me when I asked for your help

even though I told you I saw a miserable future for Geum-ho.

But look, you chased me down like this.

It's a human life.

A life that Geum-ho has to endure on her own.

This isn't something you should meddle in.

Don't make me laugh.

It's been a thousand years.

She spent a thousand years cultivating herself and doing good deeds.

Is it right for the human life she was rewarded with

to be nothing but misery and misfortune?

Is that Heaven's so-called will?

So making her commit a sin

and undoing a thousand years of spiritual training

was the solution you came up with?

Yes. Her family was branded as traitors and condemned to live as slaves.

Her husband will be beaten to death,

and her children will starve, sicken, and die.

And she will grow old having to watch it all happen.

Anything would be better than that.

Geum-ho.

THE SAJIN RITUAL BLADE

Stab him with this. You have to.

- "Him"? - I'm talking about your husband.

You're not happy at all living as a human.

You're miserable.

If you kill the one you love with that dagger,

they say you can return to being a nine-tailed fox.

Eun-ho.

I have a wish. Could you grant it for me?

Of course. What is it?

Promise me that you'll grant it.

Very well. Go on.

Don't ever

appear before me again.

That dagger

was the last thing I gave Geum-ho.

It's also one of the very few sacred objects that can kill me.

DAEHEUNG CITIZENS FC FIRST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON

- Jeez. - Damn it.

Hurry up!

- Who is it? - Good afternoon, Coach.

Wait, why should I beg…

K4 LEAGUE DAEHEUNG CITIZENS FC EMBLEM CONTEST

Just stay in here already! Damn it!

Wait…

DAEHEUNG CITIZENS FC

For crying out loud.

What do you want?

Hey, Yong-gil!

"Yong-gil"?

What are you doing here? And…

A black eye…

"Black eye"?

Where's Coach Gonzalez?

Why on earth

are you looking for the national team coach?

I don't know. You tell me.

A bunch of weirdos showed up earlier

and kept telling me to apologize to the coach.

So you're saying the coach you need to apologize to

is Gonzalez and not me?

What are you talking about? Why would I apologize to you?

Where even am I?

Hey, Yong-gil,

it's been a while. Aren't you even going to offer me some coffee?

This little…

He's lost his mind.

Listen, Si-yeol.

What do you think you're doing? Is this some kind of protest?

What's your problem? Is this because I called you by name?

Don't you remember?

You said I could call you by your name and not "Coach."

Hey!

Why are you yelling at me?

Why would

a fourth-division player like you be looking for the national team coach?

"Fourth division"?

Me?

But I'm Kang Si-yeol.

I was ready to give you a second chance

if you came here and begged for forgiveness.

But never mind. You're off the team!

This is ridiculous.

Anyone would think you were my coach.

Fine, kick me off the team!

Fine, you… No. You know what?

I'm going to ban you from the sport, you punk!

You? Ban me? There's no way.

Do whatever you want!

Kick me off the team. Ban me for life.

Do whatever you want!

That black eye really knocked something loose.

Unbelievable!

What's wrong with him?

That little…

- Hey, did you apologize? - Did he say you can return to training?

You didn't cause more trouble, did you?

Be honest with me.

Is this a hidden camera prank?

What?

This is for YouTube, right?

Whose channel is it?

You shouldn't be doing this just for views. I'm Kang Si-yeol.

What's with him today?

You can't do this.

Even if you're desperate for views, you need to ask first.

- I'm borrowing this. - Wait…

- What… - What's going on?

It wasn't just the cameras.

The whole security system went down briefly.

Do you have any idea what might have happened?

It doesn't make any sense, sir.

Everything was normal during our last patrol.

Looks like your memory was erased.

Pardon?

You really didn't notice anything unusual?

No, ma'am. We patrol in pairs--

Look me in the eye.

Are you sure you didn't notice anything unusual?

Well…

Actually, there was someone.

It was a man.

- Sir! - Stay out of this.

A man?

Was he alone?

Yes. I tried to stop him and asked how he got in--

He's under a binding spell.

I didn't realize there were still humans who could use techniques like that.

A human?

Can a human do such a thing?

It's not something just anyone can do.

A mere human mimicking the powers of a deity

will pay a steep price.

Why would someone like that need the wooden-handled dagger?

Could they be…

trying to harm you?

Do you really think a human who's learned a few cheap tricks like this

could actually harm me?

Sure, I'd die if I were stabbed. But how would he even do that?

I'd like to see him try.

That's a relief then.

So what should we do?

I'm not sure.

But let me take a look at him first.

ADVANCING CORRECTIONS FOR THE FUTURE

HUMAN-CENTERED CORRECTIONS MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

It's been a while.

Seeing you out here,

you look like a different person.

TWO YEARS AGO

There's no need to search this cell so thoroughly.

- Excuse me? - Jeez, come with me.

Inmate 478, anything to report?

Inmate 133 has cigarettes stashed in his cell.

Inmate 2759 is making flower cards out of cardboard.

And as for Inmate 1614…

You little piece of shit!

- You little bastard! - Why did this jerk end up in our cell?

Damn it!

You crazy bastard.

Hey, I heard your father disowned you.

You're nothing now, you piece of shit.

Hey, look at me when I'm talking to you.

- I should poke your eyes out! - That's enough.

What did you just say, old man?

Hey, you just got here, so you clearly don't know how things work.

- Mind your own damn business. - I said, that's enough.

I've got business with this guy.

Is he out of his mind?

What's going on?

What the…

We need to talk.

Who the hell are you?

It's a bit cramped in here. Why don't we go for a walk?

So you're not human either?

I'm human.

That doesn't make sense. How…

How could a human…

Why wouldn't a human be able to do what a mere fox can do?

It's just a little tricky, that's all.

Take this.

What is it?

A warding sigil.

It's a talisman to ward off evil.

As long as you have this on you,

the nine-tailed fox's spell won't affect you.

No need to thank me.

But when you get out,

let's do a job together.

Jeez.

Where are we going?

I told you before.

I said let's do a job together once you get out.

What exactly is this "job"?

It's nothing difficult.

You just need to act as bait.

- What? - Starting now,

I'm going on a fox hunt.

JOSEON-ERA INK-WASH PAINTING DEPICTING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY

You there, painter.

I was thinking of commissioning something.

I don't have anything to offer, but I can buy you a drink.

I heard someone took the dagger from over there last night.

Could you do a quick sketch of him for me?

Why isn't Woo-seok picking up?

I don't think you're a resident here.

Oh, it's me.

I've never seen you before. Which unit are you visiting?

- Pardon? - What?

Come on now.

What?

Who are you?

I'm sorry. I thought this was my home.

Wait, this is my home.

What a weirdo.

Oh my goodness!

- Wait. - What are you doing?

Who are you? Why are you in my--

What is wrong with you? Are you crazy?

Excuse me.

- Sir, this woman-- - Sir, this man--

This guy's really asking for trouble.

- Who are you? - What's wrong with you?

Don't you recognize me?

How on earth would I know who you are?

- Come on, get out. - Wait a second!

That's enough. Out!

Wait…

Oh my goodness!

What's going on?

Excuse me!

- This is my home. - Do something!

- Yes, ma'am. - My gosh!

- Excuse me. - This really is my home.

He's just…

This isn't possible.

What's wrong with him? Hey!

- Are you out of your mind? - Oh my!

No, this seriously isn't possible.

Come on! I told you to get out!

I'm very sorry about this.

Come on, let's go!

What is all this?

It's a trap.

I told you, I'm going on a fox hunt.

You can catch a nine-tailed fox with this?

All you have to do is set the right bait.

A wicked creature like that

can never escape once it's trapped in this sacred rope.

Why are you doing all this?

Do you have a grudge against the nine-tailed fox too?

A hunter doesn't hunt because of a personal grudge.

What are you doing?

Shut your mouth and stay still. We don't want to jinx it.

What is this?

You.

Food's here. Go on and stuff your face!

What is that?

It's the vengeful spirit of a starved wild dog.

What?

- Roll up your sleeve. - Pardon?

- Are you crazy? What are you doing? - Roll it up.

Damn it.

Stay still.

That dog needs to pick up the fox scent all over you.

The protective talisman you have masks the fox's scent.

If you're done stuffing your face, it's time to earn your keep.

This guy is under the fox's spell.

Don't move a muscle unless you want to be torn to pieces.

Here.

Now, go and find out where that fox is.

SOLLENFORD AIRPORT, LONDON, UK

ONLY WOO-SEOK!

LOVE YOU FOREVER WOO-SEOK

Woo-seok.

Dad?

Why are you here, Dad?

What do you mean?

Where else would I be?

I see.

Right.

Wait, listen to me. I'm not some weirdo.

I'm telling you that really is my home.

Hey, wait…

But do you seriously not know me? Don't you watch soccer?

Don't you know Kang Si-yeol, the world's best athlete?

What did you do to get yourself thrown in here already?

You!

Perfect timing. Hold on a moment.

- Hey, you. - Yes?

Find someone who looks like this.

Use any means necessary.

Yes, ma'am.

Do you understand what's going on now?

Damn it.

What did you do to me?

I guess not yet.

All right. I'll fill you in now.

I switched your fates.

What?

So, in this world, the Kang Si-yeol you knew is gone.

Because your fate has changed.

Just tell me what's going on!

What does no one recognizing me have to do with Woo-seok's wish?

And what happened to my house?

That's the price you paid for your friend's wish.

For every rise, there must be a fall.

For someone to take the throne,

someone else must be stripped of their crown.

That's the law of the world.

Not even I can change that.

So,

when you say our fates have been switched…

Since someone became a world-class soccer player,

someone else had to step down.

That's the only way to maintain the balance.

Then…

it wasn't just a dream?

The past was rewritten.

Naturally, the present followed suit.

No way in hell.

So I really am a fourth-division player?

Are you kidding me? You…

What's the problem?

I made your friend a world-class player

who plays in the European leagues and for the national team.

Isn't that enough? That's what you both wished for.

"Enough"? The hell it is! I'm literally…

Whatever. Just put everything back the way it was. Right now.

- I'm afraid I can't do that. - Why the hell not?

Because you have nothing left to pay for a wish.

You have no money, and the life you built is gone.

Then…

I have to keep living like this?

Well, there is a way.

What is it?

What's going on?

This is my place in London.

Gosh.

This is our house? For real?

- Woo-seok. - Oh gosh.

What has he been going on about?

Of course this is our house.

It's simple.

All your friend needs to do is make a wish, just like you did.

A wish to switch your fates back.

What?

Woo-seok.

Have you thought about it?

About what?

Your transfer. Where do you want to go?

They said they'll match any contract terms we want.

So,

you just have to make the final call.

I can go…

anywhere I want?

Of course, you're Hyeon Woo-seok.

But I wonder

if your friend would actually make that wish?

For your sake?

He finally has the life he's always dreamed of.

He's only just started living it.

Why…

are you doing this to me?

I can't stand humans who get cocky with me.

To be my client,

I needed to teach you some manners first.

That's it?

Do you think it's okay to toy with people's lives like this?

Why are you getting so worked up?

Everything can be easily fixed if your friend makes the wish.

What's wrong? You don't trust your friend either?

Actually, I'm curious too.

Let's see how your friend decides to play this.

NO TAIL TO TELL

Si-yeol, just one month. Let's switch back in a month.

Hyeon Woo-seok! Oh, come on!

No, no.

Are you saying I have to keep living like this?

I'm going to burn this place down! Put me down!

I can't live like that. I won't, damn it!

Have you learned your lesson?

Put me back! Please.

Well, that should do it. I guess I've tamed you enough.

Shall we end this here?

Is it good?

Where to?

I'm sorry. I thought this was a taxi.

You have the wish-granting business card, don't you?

I have some business with that fox.

Get up, Kang Si-yeol.

Subtitle translation by Susanna Kim