1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,000 Subtitles by DramaFever 2 00:00:06,700 --> 00:00:08,390 Episode 24 3 00:00:18,730 --> 00:00:23,650 So... from the same place 4 00:00:23,650 --> 00:00:32,720 by my side, just like now... please protect me. 5 00:01:56,920 --> 00:01:58,720 It's me, Father. 6 00:02:11,920 --> 00:02:14,310 What is it about at this hour? 7 00:02:16,290 --> 00:02:19,900 You came to me after all. 8 00:02:21,780 --> 00:02:24,660 What do I have to do to have her? 9 00:02:26,890 --> 00:02:31,450 Yes, what do I have to do to keep her by my side? 10 00:02:35,400 --> 00:02:37,460 But, Young Master... 11 00:02:38,580 --> 00:02:42,720 are you sure you won't regret coming to me today? 12 00:02:45,340 --> 00:02:48,200 I will use your love 13 00:02:48,200 --> 00:02:51,350 and give you want you want 14 00:02:51,350 --> 00:02:54,830 as well as try to realize what I want. 15 00:02:57,890 --> 00:03:00,590 You may be able to gain the princess... 16 00:03:01,830 --> 00:03:05,360 but you may lose your shining eyes. 17 00:03:06,900 --> 00:03:09,120 Someday... 18 00:03:10,510 --> 00:03:17,370 you may discover yourself so destroyed that you can't even forgive. 19 00:03:27,470 --> 00:03:30,830 But even when you knew that, you remained by His Majesty's side. 20 00:03:32,040 --> 00:03:36,390 Even when you know that... you're trying to go back. 21 00:03:41,500 --> 00:03:45,030 Isn't that the situation for the likes of us? 22 00:03:47,680 --> 00:03:49,740 Knowing that we'll burn... 23 00:03:51,230 --> 00:03:53,840 we have no choice but to go towards the fire. 24 00:03:57,470 --> 00:03:59,930 So I have no choice. 25 00:04:02,840 --> 00:04:08,750 Even if I lose everything in the world... and even myself... 26 00:04:10,750 --> 00:04:13,560 there is only one thing I want. 27 00:04:21,720 --> 00:04:25,350 Do you really mean it? 28 00:04:25,350 --> 00:04:30,060 Yes. As you wish, I will become your son. 29 00:04:31,350 --> 00:04:35,680 I will prove to you that your blood flows through my body. 30 00:04:38,410 --> 00:04:42,860 Of course, if you help me. 31 00:04:47,850 --> 00:04:49,830 All right, good. 32 00:04:49,830 --> 00:04:52,010 Let me hear it. 33 00:04:53,160 --> 00:04:59,460 Let's see what useful goods you're showing in your first trade with me. 34 00:05:05,180 --> 00:05:08,730 But even when you knew that, you remained by His Majesty's side. 35 00:05:10,080 --> 00:05:14,590 Even when you know that... you're trying to go back. 36 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:28,220 Bring her over, Mother. I need to see her. 37 00:05:29,310 --> 00:05:33,900 - Who? You mean Yeo Jung? - Yes. 38 00:05:33,900 --> 00:05:37,540 I think there will be a way to get her into the palace. 39 00:05:46,300 --> 00:05:51,350 It looks like a severe storm will be coming soon, Mother. 40 00:05:51,350 --> 00:05:53,430 Gae Shi... 41 00:05:56,690 --> 00:06:01,100 Not everyone can have shiny, precious things... 42 00:06:01,100 --> 00:06:05,230 but all humans want them. 43 00:06:07,550 --> 00:06:09,770 Even me. 44 00:06:15,570 --> 00:06:20,130 I believe a real war will start by sending troops. 45 00:06:20,130 --> 00:06:24,920 Not just the lands of Ming and Later Jin, but even on this land. 46 00:06:24,920 --> 00:06:27,520 The one who wants to own 47 00:06:29,910 --> 00:06:32,040 the one who wants to survive... 48 00:06:33,340 --> 00:06:35,880 and the one who wants to realize his goal. 49 00:06:37,440 --> 00:06:41,060 All of them will be caught up in the storm. 50 00:06:48,800 --> 00:06:51,160 Who will end up having it, Mother? 51 00:06:52,980 --> 00:06:55,040 Who will disappear... 52 00:06:55,040 --> 00:06:58,440 and who will gain victory, however short-lived it may be? 53 00:07:01,180 --> 00:07:03,980 Everyone will only be forgotten in the end... 54 00:07:05,280 --> 00:07:10,380 but while they are alive, no one will be able to suppress the desire. 55 00:07:12,170 --> 00:07:18,030 This storm will come after all. 56 00:07:26,610 --> 00:07:31,550 Sire, Her Highness has arrived. 57 00:07:42,910 --> 00:07:47,120 Have you not changed your mind at all? 58 00:07:47,120 --> 00:07:49,890 If you tell me to step back from here 59 00:07:49,890 --> 00:07:52,660 you're telling me to leave the weaponry bureau. 60 00:07:55,370 --> 00:07:58,560 Gunpowder needs to be produced continuously on the battlefield 61 00:07:58,560 --> 00:08:02,040 so even one more technician is necessary now, sire. 62 00:08:03,770 --> 00:08:07,550 Before I am a princess, I am a skilled technician. 63 00:08:08,780 --> 00:08:11,290 I will definitely be needed. 64 00:08:17,320 --> 00:08:20,090 You won't be understood, Princess. 65 00:08:20,090 --> 00:08:25,820 Many will criticize you for the path you chose. 66 00:08:31,810 --> 00:08:36,420 Even so... I will be where I need to be. 67 00:08:36,420 --> 00:08:38,680 Please allow me, sire. 68 00:08:47,310 --> 00:08:52,400 You couldn't stop her after all? 69 00:08:52,400 --> 00:08:54,770 Forgive me, sire. 70 00:08:58,720 --> 00:09:04,680 The bracelet you gave her was on her wrist. 71 00:09:09,940 --> 00:09:12,700 I'm not asking you this as the king. 72 00:09:12,700 --> 00:09:18,820 I am asking as her older brother, to you, as her beloved. 73 00:09:18,820 --> 00:09:20,390 Sire... 74 00:09:20,390 --> 00:09:25,560 Are you able to protect her, Councilor Hong? 75 00:09:26,720 --> 00:09:29,790 I must hear your answer. 76 00:09:33,130 --> 00:09:36,820 Yes I will, sire. 77 00:09:36,820 --> 00:09:38,950 Definitely. 78 00:09:40,180 --> 00:09:47,190 This is a pledge as a man who loves her, not as your retainer. 79 00:09:54,820 --> 00:09:58,140 And if I may, I will help you with it. 80 00:09:59,870 --> 00:10:01,850 Look... 81 00:10:01,850 --> 00:10:08,000 You will need someone to guard Hwa Yi... I mean, Her Highness on site. 82 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:10,880 Please let me do the job. 83 00:10:10,880 --> 00:10:14,670 - But you are... - Yes, I am half-Japanese. 84 00:10:14,670 --> 00:10:17,590 But I am a half-Joseon man. 85 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:23,120 Will you really be all right? 86 00:10:24,490 --> 00:10:25,820 Of course. 87 00:10:25,820 --> 00:10:28,540 If the destiny of Joseon depends on this 88 00:10:28,540 --> 00:10:30,670 then at least half of it matters to me. 89 00:10:30,670 --> 00:10:33,880 Besides, the princess of this country... 90 00:10:33,880 --> 00:10:38,210 is also like a younger sister to me somehow. 91 00:10:52,380 --> 00:10:57,150 - Ma'am! - Ma'am! Are you really coming with us? 92 00:10:57,150 --> 00:10:59,920 Yes, I am coming with you. 93 00:10:59,920 --> 00:11:03,670 So please don't tell me I can't. 94 00:11:06,230 --> 00:11:10,060 'Yes, of course you should.' 'You got my back.' 95 00:11:10,060 --> 00:11:11,720 It would be nice if you could tell me that. 96 00:11:11,720 --> 00:11:13,510 Ma'am! 97 00:11:13,510 --> 00:11:17,090 We need every person we can get. 98 00:11:17,090 --> 00:11:20,570 Do you really not need me? 99 00:11:21,870 --> 00:11:23,650 I do need you... 100 00:11:23,650 --> 00:11:27,610 You know more about sulfur than anyone else, after me... 101 00:11:28,820 --> 00:11:31,780 - But still, how... - Then it's good. 102 00:11:31,780 --> 00:11:35,690 And thank you for saying that you need me. 103 00:11:35,690 --> 00:11:37,400 Ma'am... 104 00:11:37,400 --> 00:11:40,900 Just give her what you prepared. 105 00:11:40,900 --> 00:11:45,100 You went out early morning to buy it because you were worried about her. 106 00:11:45,100 --> 00:11:47,100 Yes, please give it to her now. 107 00:11:48,440 --> 00:11:49,800 Ma'am... 108 00:11:49,800 --> 00:11:52,470 at least make sure to wear this. 109 00:11:52,470 --> 00:11:55,790 I had a hard time getting this instead of armor. 110 00:11:55,790 --> 00:11:59,180 You need to be safe! 111 00:11:59,180 --> 00:12:01,120 Manager Lee... 112 00:12:13,140 --> 00:12:17,230 Manager Lee... This is such a rare thing... 113 00:12:17,230 --> 00:12:19,920 For someone who is so stingy. 114 00:12:20,930 --> 00:12:23,130 I'm sure everyone feels the same way. 115 00:12:23,130 --> 00:12:25,140 They are worried and thankful... 116 00:12:25,140 --> 00:12:27,310 and they hope for you to be safe. 117 00:12:28,440 --> 00:12:32,840 Yes, don't worry. I will make sure. 118 00:12:33,880 --> 00:12:37,430 Not just me, everyone will be safe, sir. 119 00:12:48,490 --> 00:12:51,460 If I'm not interrupting... 120 00:12:51,460 --> 00:12:53,120 In Woo! 121 00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:54,940 Young Master! 122 00:12:57,820 --> 00:13:00,700 Yes, if I'm not interrupting 123 00:13:00,700 --> 00:13:02,930 I'd like to see the rifle storage for a minute. 124 00:13:12,010 --> 00:13:15,890 You'll be going to the war as an officer of the city guard's bureau? 125 00:13:17,420 --> 00:13:18,610 Yes. 126 00:13:20,350 --> 00:13:22,980 It's no big deal to create a post like this. 127 00:13:24,680 --> 00:13:29,420 I thought, 'Should I have taken my father's side from the beginning?' 128 00:13:29,420 --> 00:13:32,270 In Woo! You... 129 00:13:35,340 --> 00:13:36,560 Yes. 130 00:13:37,590 --> 00:13:39,640 I'm only doing this because of my personal interests. 131 00:13:39,640 --> 00:13:44,650 There are no such things as big goals for me. 132 00:13:46,120 --> 00:13:47,690 But do you know this? 133 00:13:47,690 --> 00:13:51,320 Big goals aren't the only things that become strong weapons. 134 00:13:51,320 --> 00:13:56,350 This personal interest... was pretty scary, too. 135 00:13:59,040 --> 00:14:02,770 You've... changed a lot. 136 00:14:05,050 --> 00:14:06,900 If it's because of me... 137 00:14:08,270 --> 00:14:09,530 I'm sorry. 138 00:14:09,530 --> 00:14:11,340 Punk... 139 00:14:14,810 --> 00:14:17,070 That kind of an apology is tough. 140 00:14:17,070 --> 00:14:22,460 I came here today to tell you that we're on different paths now. 141 00:14:25,310 --> 00:14:29,700 Yes, Hong Joo Won, our fight... has also begun. 142 00:14:31,370 --> 00:14:36,950 Although it hurts... the enemy is you, my only friend. 143 00:14:39,430 --> 00:14:41,430 And I don't plan on losing. 144 00:14:43,150 --> 00:14:48,920 I'll knock down your king... and take your woman. 145 00:14:48,930 --> 00:14:50,780 I definitely will. 146 00:15:20,350 --> 00:15:21,730 Young Master In Woo. 147 00:15:23,960 --> 00:15:29,440 - I'm glad that you look well. - Young Master... I... 148 00:15:29,440 --> 00:15:36,090 If you are going to say, 'I'm sorry' please don't. 149 00:15:36,090 --> 00:15:38,580 You probably don't know... 150 00:15:38,580 --> 00:15:41,660 but hearing it after your rejection hurts quite a bit. 151 00:15:41,660 --> 00:15:43,640 And more than anything... 152 00:15:43,640 --> 00:15:46,480 I think it's too soon to say that. 153 00:15:50,350 --> 00:15:53,170 I'll get going now. 154 00:15:53,170 --> 00:15:55,080 I'll see you next time, ma'am. 155 00:16:07,220 --> 00:16:11,660 Yes, Hong Joo Won. Our fight has also begun. 156 00:16:12,880 --> 00:16:18,550 Although it hurts that the enemy is you, my only friend. 157 00:16:22,260 --> 00:16:25,510 What? Who is going to war? 158 00:16:25,510 --> 00:16:28,610 Did you just say that the princess is going? 159 00:16:28,610 --> 00:16:31,990 I'm telling you since you'll find out anyway. 160 00:16:31,990 --> 00:16:36,210 Her Majesty is having a tough time because of it. 161 00:16:36,210 --> 00:16:39,070 So please just leave for the day, sir. 162 00:16:50,890 --> 00:16:52,850 How was it, sir? 163 00:16:54,200 --> 00:16:57,890 - This cheeky girl... - Pardon? 164 00:16:57,890 --> 00:17:02,950 A girl should be like a girl and stay in her room. 165 00:17:02,950 --> 00:17:06,150 She creates trouble with every step she takes. 166 00:17:06,150 --> 00:17:08,520 And on Gwanghae's side, on top of that. 167 00:17:08,520 --> 00:17:10,360 Who are you referring to... 168 00:17:10,360 --> 00:17:11,850 Who else could it be? 169 00:17:11,850 --> 00:17:13,960 It's that princess girl. 170 00:17:13,960 --> 00:17:19,280 Seriously, sir! We're in front of Gyungwoon Palace! 171 00:17:19,280 --> 00:17:22,270 - Even if you feel... - Why would I care about the location? 172 00:17:22,270 --> 00:17:25,000 If I can't lead that girl and the queen dowager 173 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:28,140 my plan will become useless. 174 00:17:29,510 --> 00:17:34,040 Justification... I will lose justification. 175 00:17:35,380 --> 00:17:38,900 Just what is your plan? 176 00:17:40,680 --> 00:17:42,360 Don't you know? 177 00:17:44,330 --> 00:17:47,760 To become the king! What else could it be? 178 00:17:49,390 --> 00:17:50,830 Sir! 179 00:17:51,860 --> 00:17:54,730 Why are you doing this? What if someone hears you? 180 00:17:54,730 --> 00:17:58,110 Did you find the one who sent the letter? 181 00:17:59,300 --> 00:18:02,320 - No, not yet. - Not yet? 182 00:18:03,570 --> 00:18:06,380 I don't even know who it is, so how could I? 183 00:18:06,380 --> 00:18:11,210 - Right... Should I tell you how? - What? 184 00:18:13,550 --> 00:18:16,530 You can do... like this! 185 00:18:16,530 --> 00:18:18,070 - Do you understand? - Sir! 186 00:18:19,240 --> 00:18:21,070 You're so frustrating! 187 00:18:21,070 --> 00:18:25,200 Ask one of those who came to me on the day of the torch rally! 188 00:18:25,200 --> 00:18:31,830 When someone feels pain, his mouth opens. Like this! Like this! 189 00:18:45,560 --> 00:18:47,200 Sire... 190 00:18:47,200 --> 00:18:52,960 Please don't think of the decision today as a defeat. 191 00:18:54,260 --> 00:18:59,930 Don't think 'I couldn't protect my people' and be hurt either. 192 00:19:03,980 --> 00:19:06,280 More than anyone else 193 00:19:06,280 --> 00:19:10,870 I know that you tried to protect your people. 194 00:19:12,050 --> 00:19:21,420 Please forgive us... for asking you... 195 00:19:23,080 --> 00:19:25,990 to make the toughest, most painful decision, sire. 196 00:19:31,510 --> 00:19:32,990 Sire... 197 00:19:35,780 --> 00:19:41,150 Do you also think I've done everything? 198 00:19:43,780 --> 00:19:48,190 Everything I could have done from my position. 199 00:19:48,190 --> 00:19:52,120 Yes I do, sire. 200 00:19:52,120 --> 00:19:58,100 I have watched everything you do, sire. 201 00:20:00,070 --> 00:20:03,370 No... that's not the case. 202 00:20:03,370 --> 00:20:09,220 I didn't go to the end with everything I have. 203 00:20:09,220 --> 00:20:13,210 Sire! What do you mean by that? 204 00:20:16,180 --> 00:20:21,070 - Bring in State Councilor Kang Hong Rip. - Pardon? 205 00:20:21,070 --> 00:20:25,880 He'll be helpful to the troops being sent to war this time. 206 00:20:39,360 --> 00:20:42,260 You told me to beat him up. So why can't you even look at him? 207 00:20:42,260 --> 00:20:44,780 I told you to beat him up because it's necessary. 208 00:20:44,780 --> 00:20:48,570 But I can't even kill a bug. 209 00:20:48,570 --> 00:20:50,110 What? 210 00:20:52,540 --> 00:20:55,040 He can't do it himself. 211 00:20:57,870 --> 00:20:59,210 So horrible. 212 00:21:01,030 --> 00:21:04,790 Please... I'll tell you. Please spare me! 213 00:21:13,500 --> 00:21:17,440 So, who sent you to me? 214 00:21:31,240 --> 00:21:35,130 Sire, General Kang Hong Rip is here. 215 00:21:35,130 --> 00:21:37,000 Let him in. 216 00:21:53,450 --> 00:21:56,280 What? Who? 217 00:21:57,460 --> 00:21:58,720 Who was it? 218 00:22:00,320 --> 00:22:03,460 It's Lord Kang Joo Seon. 219 00:22:05,170 --> 00:22:10,340 I only acted after receiving money from him. 220 00:22:10,340 --> 00:22:12,010 It's true! 221 00:22:17,680 --> 00:22:19,160 Kang Joo Seon... 222 00:22:20,570 --> 00:22:22,190 It's him? 223 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:26,640 Kang Hong Rip? 224 00:22:27,970 --> 00:22:31,140 Just how did he become the supreme commander? 225 00:22:32,400 --> 00:22:35,180 I'm asking you because I don't know! 226 00:22:36,860 --> 00:22:41,010 He's not even a military officer. He has a small administrative position. 227 00:22:41,010 --> 00:22:44,450 He can speak a little bit of the languages of Ming and Later Jin, that's it. 228 00:22:47,890 --> 00:22:49,330 There is something else. 229 00:22:49,330 --> 00:22:52,660 He's a type of stubborn that's rarely seen in other people. 230 00:22:52,660 --> 00:22:56,600 So he doesn't belong to any factions. 231 00:22:58,370 --> 00:23:01,670 Why is it him? 232 00:23:02,700 --> 00:23:05,030 Since we partnered on the matter of sending troops 233 00:23:05,030 --> 00:23:09,050 if you find out about something, you have to share with me. 234 00:23:11,340 --> 00:23:15,980 I got it. I'll find out soon. 235 00:23:21,500 --> 00:23:26,920 Everything's gone wrong, so what are you trying to do, Gwanghae? 236 00:23:28,130 --> 00:23:32,810 With Kang Hong Rip in front, what will you do? 237 00:23:34,390 --> 00:23:39,020 Sire, forgive me, but that means... 238 00:23:39,020 --> 00:23:44,660 That's right. This is my royal command. 239 00:23:52,020 --> 00:23:57,830 And this is my hand-written letter, just in case. 240 00:23:57,830 --> 00:23:59,850 Do you understand? 241 00:23:59,850 --> 00:24:03,970 You won't get hurt no matter what happens. 242 00:24:14,170 --> 00:24:19,490 But sire... this cannot be accepted. 243 00:24:19,490 --> 00:24:21,930 If this gets out, you will... 244 00:24:21,930 --> 00:24:25,950 That's why I hope this doesn't happen. 245 00:24:25,950 --> 00:24:29,120 It will be a critical wound for me in the end. 246 00:24:29,120 --> 00:24:31,340 Sire! 247 00:24:31,340 --> 00:24:35,180 But even then, if what I said comes true 248 00:24:35,180 --> 00:24:40,200 you will have to follow my command as the king. 249 00:24:40,200 --> 00:24:47,910 That's the reason I appointed you as Supreme Commander. 250 00:24:53,130 --> 00:24:54,640 Kang Joo Seon... 251 00:24:54,640 --> 00:24:57,820 That answers all of my questions. 252 00:25:02,760 --> 00:25:06,890 He is equipped with the power and wealth of Ming. 253 00:25:09,680 --> 00:25:16,210 Yes, he can... He can help me... 254 00:25:25,940 --> 00:25:28,600 Sire, that can't be! 255 00:25:28,660 --> 00:25:32,760 Please take back the secret letter given to General Kang Hong Rip! 256 00:25:33,820 --> 00:25:36,420 It's not a matter for you to get involved in. 257 00:25:36,420 --> 00:25:39,350 This is my decision as the king. 258 00:25:39,350 --> 00:25:45,810 But if it really happens... you will be in danger, sire! 259 00:25:47,370 --> 00:25:50,930 Sire, maybe even the throne... 260 00:25:52,500 --> 00:25:56,600 That's why I'll bet everything and do my best to the end. 261 00:25:56,600 --> 00:25:58,200 Sire! 262 00:25:58,200 --> 00:26:00,300 To me... 263 00:26:03,000 --> 00:26:07,440 It is my main purpose of being here. 264 00:26:07,440 --> 00:26:11,400 I couldn't stop the sending of troops, but this! 265 00:26:11,400 --> 00:26:16,800 This is the only way to stop the sacrifice of my military and a war in Joseon. 266 00:26:16,800 --> 00:26:22,690 Since Ming will fall apart. 267 00:26:25,040 --> 00:26:26,520 Absolutely. 268 00:26:51,410 --> 00:26:55,840 Is it morning after all? 269 00:26:55,840 --> 00:26:57,940 Ma'am... 270 00:27:01,200 --> 00:27:04,070 It's so harsh. 271 00:27:06,150 --> 00:27:11,950 How could... my princess do this? 272 00:27:14,040 --> 00:27:15,440 How? 273 00:27:29,100 --> 00:27:35,390 Mother... please forgive me for the path I chose. 274 00:27:43,910 --> 00:27:46,960 You have to be safe. 275 00:27:48,190 --> 00:27:52,530 Please come back alive and well. 276 00:27:52,530 --> 00:27:56,250 I'll pray every day. 277 00:27:56,250 --> 00:27:58,750 Oh my, sounding so mournful. 278 00:27:58,750 --> 00:28:01,760 Someone might think we're heading out to die! 279 00:28:01,760 --> 00:28:05,830 Eun Seol, I'll keep the princess and the elders safe. 280 00:28:07,630 --> 00:28:10,670 I'll miss all of you so much! 281 00:28:17,660 --> 00:28:22,490 Don't worry. All of us will come back safely. 282 00:28:22,490 --> 00:28:24,430 Ma'am... 283 00:28:25,610 --> 00:28:29,450 Here... Eat the rice balls and gather up strength! 284 00:28:29,450 --> 00:28:32,250 I can't do anything for you on your way. 285 00:28:32,250 --> 00:28:34,840 We stayed up all night and made them. 286 00:28:37,200 --> 00:28:41,000 Your rice balls are the best of the special meals! Aren't they? 287 00:28:41,000 --> 00:28:44,690 - We'll be stuffed! Soo Deok, take this. - Yes, sir. 288 00:28:46,400 --> 00:28:48,290 Ok Joo! 289 00:28:48,290 --> 00:28:50,410 What are you doing? 290 00:28:50,410 --> 00:28:53,700 - I might not see her anymore. - Why wouldn't you? 291 00:28:53,700 --> 00:28:56,870 - Please come back alive! - What are you doing? 292 00:28:56,870 --> 00:29:01,040 - Please be safe! - Oh my. What do I do? 293 00:29:06,200 --> 00:29:11,260 I just came here to grow my garden, but going to war? 294 00:29:11,260 --> 00:29:13,700 I'm going to war? 295 00:29:34,820 --> 00:29:36,710 Your Majesty! 296 00:29:36,710 --> 00:29:44,290 I, Kang Hong Rip, and your troops would like to bid farewell. 297 00:29:44,290 --> 00:29:46,940 Sire! 298 00:29:56,290 --> 00:29:58,510 Come back alive, everyone! 299 00:29:58,510 --> 00:30:00,490 Do you understand? 300 00:30:00,490 --> 00:30:04,230 You must come back alive! 301 00:30:04,230 --> 00:30:06,400 Yes! 302 00:30:15,710 --> 00:30:17,540 Our weaponry bureau 303 00:30:17,540 --> 00:30:21,620 and the rifle unit armed with gunpowder that will be produced on-site... 304 00:30:22,800 --> 00:30:24,530 are my dreams. 305 00:30:24,530 --> 00:30:29,940 To protect Joseon with the power of Joseon! 306 00:30:31,550 --> 00:30:36,400 To gain the power of Joseon that no one else can even desire! 307 00:30:37,990 --> 00:30:42,320 But although you've been working hard for that goal 308 00:30:42,320 --> 00:30:47,930 I'm sending you to a faraway foreign land. 309 00:30:47,930 --> 00:30:50,400 Forgive me! 310 00:30:50,400 --> 00:30:57,570 I wasn't able to protect you to the end! 311 00:31:03,110 --> 00:31:07,880 And... you must keep this in mind. 312 00:31:09,740 --> 00:31:14,490 Don't shed your blood in a foreign land. 313 00:31:16,210 --> 00:31:20,520 Your job is to come back alive. 314 00:31:20,520 --> 00:31:25,100 Protect this land, Joseon! 315 00:32:05,610 --> 00:32:08,660 This is how it got resolved after all. 316 00:32:09,810 --> 00:32:14,400 Now we won't need to worry about our relationship with Ming. 317 00:32:15,630 --> 00:32:19,940 But... what was His Majesty saying? 318 00:32:19,940 --> 00:32:23,770 Telling the soldiers not to shed blood on their way to war? 319 00:32:25,100 --> 00:32:28,730 Is he telling them to fight or not? 320 00:32:39,380 --> 00:32:41,780 'Don't shed blood'... 321 00:32:41,780 --> 00:32:44,990 Don't fight? 322 00:33:01,520 --> 00:33:07,110 Remember, Supreme Commander, what you have to do. You must! 323 00:33:41,090 --> 00:33:42,420 Sit down. 324 00:33:49,610 --> 00:33:54,290 - You are Jo Yeo Jung? - Yes, ma'am. 325 00:33:54,290 --> 00:33:56,370 How old are you? 326 00:33:57,720 --> 00:34:00,140 I am 21 this year. 327 00:34:01,840 --> 00:34:03,420 Raise your head. 328 00:34:38,210 --> 00:34:41,630 Goodness, were you scared of me? 329 00:34:54,630 --> 00:34:56,130 How is she? 330 00:34:57,820 --> 00:34:59,970 She's pretty and well-mannered. 331 00:34:59,970 --> 00:35:01,630 And she looks smart. 332 00:35:01,630 --> 00:35:07,570 She won't compare to you, but she's wise and quick on her feet. 333 00:35:18,600 --> 00:35:25,360 It's just... her eyes bother me a little. 334 00:35:25,360 --> 00:35:31,330 Really? Then should I look for someone else? 335 00:35:33,090 --> 00:35:37,430 No, we don't have time for that. 336 00:35:40,160 --> 00:35:44,050 Bring her to the palace tomorrow. They'll be ready for her. 337 00:36:04,830 --> 00:36:09,090 When you do something wrong, you have to pay for it. 338 00:36:09,090 --> 00:36:12,530 Whether it's a human or an animal. 339 00:36:22,060 --> 00:36:24,970 What could've happened if it was my face? 340 00:36:26,630 --> 00:36:30,460 [Yeo Jung (Later Soyong Jo)] 341 00:36:39,820 --> 00:36:43,520 By now, the troops must've arrived at the border. 342 00:36:43,520 --> 00:36:46,750 Were there any other reports? 343 00:36:49,850 --> 00:36:51,990 Other reports? 344 00:36:53,140 --> 00:36:54,700 No, sire. 345 00:37:00,960 --> 00:37:02,720 You should go home now. 346 00:37:07,380 --> 00:37:10,900 Would that be all right? 347 00:37:19,230 --> 00:37:20,610 Then... 348 00:37:22,900 --> 00:37:28,610 please go to bed soon, sire. You should keep your health. 349 00:37:53,130 --> 00:37:56,010 Was there any other report from In Woo? 350 00:37:56,010 --> 00:37:59,820 No. It seems that there isn't anything suspicious yet. 351 00:37:59,820 --> 00:38:02,840 I see. You may leave now. 352 00:38:02,840 --> 00:38:04,150 Yes. 353 00:38:10,180 --> 00:38:14,160 My lord, can you really trust In Woo? 354 00:38:15,590 --> 00:38:19,500 What he wants is clear now. 355 00:38:20,910 --> 00:38:24,490 If things go well, I'll get him the girl. 356 00:38:25,660 --> 00:38:27,900 'If things go well'? 357 00:38:29,180 --> 00:38:31,170 That means... 358 00:38:31,170 --> 00:38:33,220 Restoration. 359 00:38:38,210 --> 00:38:41,160 With just a small justification... 360 00:38:42,490 --> 00:38:45,500 we should be able to take the king down now. 361 00:39:02,350 --> 00:39:04,590 [Military Camp of Ming] 362 00:39:17,190 --> 00:39:22,150 Supreme Commander of Joseon Kang Hong Rip is here to see Your Majesty! 363 00:39:28,840 --> 00:39:31,360 You've come a long way. 364 00:39:31,360 --> 00:39:34,850 I commend Joseon soldiers' spirit and dignity! 365 00:39:34,850 --> 00:39:37,550 Thank you, sire! 366 00:39:37,550 --> 00:39:39,960 Commander! 367 00:39:41,270 --> 00:39:45,120 Now that we have soldiers from Joseon, we've pretty much won the war. 368 00:39:45,130 --> 00:39:48,620 - Isn't that right? - Yes, sire. 369 00:39:49,660 --> 00:39:51,880 That goes without saying. 370 00:40:03,210 --> 00:40:06,670 I had no thoughts as I was walking here... 371 00:40:06,670 --> 00:40:10,130 but I really feel like I came to a battlefield now. 372 00:40:10,130 --> 00:40:13,910 You're right. It's so big! 373 00:40:15,680 --> 00:40:18,230 By the way, where is our barrack? 374 00:40:18,230 --> 00:40:22,160 It's... supposed to be here somewhere. 375 00:40:22,160 --> 00:40:23,690 That kid... 376 00:40:33,640 --> 00:40:35,850 How is it going? Is it manageable? 377 00:40:37,650 --> 00:40:39,770 This is no big deal. 378 00:40:41,450 --> 00:40:44,330 By the way, when is the battle starting? 379 00:40:45,850 --> 00:40:49,310 - It's tomorrow? - That's what I heard. 380 00:40:49,310 --> 00:40:52,430 I received the military order just now. 381 00:40:54,450 --> 00:40:58,140 But our soldiers just arrived. 382 00:40:58,140 --> 00:41:00,130 We had no time to rest! It's too much! 383 00:41:00,130 --> 00:41:02,710 I raised the issue, but it didn't work. 384 00:41:02,710 --> 00:41:06,980 Because of us, their full attack was delayed. 385 00:41:06,980 --> 00:41:09,490 Then what about soldiers' placement? 386 00:41:09,490 --> 00:41:11,610 Where will the Joseon soldiers be placed? 387 00:41:11,610 --> 00:41:13,990 They'll tell us about it later. 388 00:41:13,990 --> 00:41:18,130 What? The battle is tomorrow, but later? So when is 'later'? 389 00:41:21,650 --> 00:41:23,680 That's all I received. 390 00:41:23,680 --> 00:41:27,200 They told us to eat and rest today. 391 00:41:33,180 --> 00:41:35,040 It starts tomorrow right away? 392 00:41:35,040 --> 00:41:40,960 Yes, soldiers are still tired... I'm worried. 393 00:41:43,920 --> 00:41:45,950 They're too much. 394 00:41:45,950 --> 00:41:48,540 Once we hand over the gunpowder we brought 395 00:41:48,540 --> 00:41:51,100 our rifle unit won't have enough. 396 00:41:51,100 --> 00:41:53,350 I wonder if they will be able to handle it. 397 00:41:54,780 --> 00:41:58,240 They wouldn't put us in a large-scale battle on the first day, would they? 398 00:41:58,240 --> 00:42:00,420 Get some rest first. 399 00:42:05,410 --> 00:42:07,440 I instructed them as per your order. 400 00:42:13,500 --> 00:42:14,770 Officer! 401 00:42:17,340 --> 00:42:19,150 This is the plan from Ming. 402 00:42:19,150 --> 00:42:22,480 They told me to deliver it to you first. 403 00:42:24,020 --> 00:42:25,330 This is... 404 00:42:27,260 --> 00:42:29,480 Is this really the soldier placement for tomorrow? 405 00:42:29,480 --> 00:42:31,740 Yes, that's what I was told. 406 00:42:45,150 --> 00:42:46,210 What's all this? 407 00:42:46,210 --> 00:42:49,420 All the delicious dishes from the mountain and the sea are gathered here! 408 00:42:49,420 --> 00:42:52,430 I thought they'd throw us a few rice balls... 409 00:42:52,430 --> 00:42:55,390 but the people from the continent have a different scale! 410 00:42:55,390 --> 00:42:59,060 I thought we'd work on grinding the rocks as soon as we got here. 411 00:43:01,590 --> 00:43:04,730 How long has it been since I smelled wine? 412 00:43:04,730 --> 00:43:09,230 - Eat! Eat! - Let's eat! Let's eat! 413 00:43:09,230 --> 00:43:10,520 Eat! 414 00:43:10,520 --> 00:43:13,180 Eat! What's wrong with you? Eat! 415 00:43:14,240 --> 00:43:16,540 I'm fine. You should eat. 416 00:43:16,540 --> 00:43:19,410 You used to eat two bowls of plain rice. 417 00:43:19,410 --> 00:43:22,460 - Are you not feeling well? - I just don't feel like it. 418 00:43:22,460 --> 00:43:25,380 Besides, I had a bad dream last night... 419 00:43:26,480 --> 00:43:30,700 We slept outside, so of course you would have a bad dream. 420 00:43:30,700 --> 00:43:32,510 What's this nonsense I'm hearing? 421 00:43:32,510 --> 00:43:34,650 It's not that... 422 00:43:34,650 --> 00:43:36,960 There is something ominous about it! 423 00:43:39,090 --> 00:43:41,420 Ominous? What is? 424 00:43:41,420 --> 00:43:47,200 You feed the best food to a pig before you kill it. 425 00:43:47,200 --> 00:43:50,830 - And? - What do you mean, 'and'? 426 00:43:50,830 --> 00:43:54,600 I'm wondering if we're facing the same fate as that pig. 427 00:43:54,600 --> 00:43:58,260 - What? - You're speaking nonsense! 428 00:43:58,260 --> 00:44:00,940 I'm going to lose my appetite! Are you saying that we are pigs? 429 00:44:00,940 --> 00:44:04,280 I agree! Why are you making me nervous? 430 00:44:05,720 --> 00:44:09,830 Anyway, something bothers me. 431 00:44:11,700 --> 00:44:13,700 Something's odd! 432 00:44:30,790 --> 00:44:33,280 The niter and sulfur are not in good condition. 433 00:44:33,280 --> 00:44:37,340 We can't guarantee firepower if we make gunpowder with this. 434 00:44:38,400 --> 00:44:41,780 I agree. The sulfur is very damaged. 435 00:44:52,230 --> 00:44:53,250 Ma'am. 436 00:44:54,530 --> 00:44:55,740 Young Master. 437 00:44:55,740 --> 00:44:58,500 I have something to tell you. 438 00:44:58,500 --> 00:45:00,970 Leave us for a moment. 439 00:45:03,340 --> 00:45:05,290 Excuse me, who are you to... 440 00:45:05,290 --> 00:45:07,120 - Take him away. - Yes. 441 00:45:08,270 --> 00:45:09,410 It's fine. 442 00:45:10,730 --> 00:45:12,400 Stay outside for a moment. 443 00:45:24,370 --> 00:45:25,700 Ma'am! 444 00:45:51,020 --> 00:45:52,560 Sir! 445 00:45:53,960 --> 00:45:55,160 Sit down. 446 00:45:59,160 --> 00:46:04,630 I'll announce each unit's duty and placement for tomorrow. 447 00:46:13,500 --> 00:46:15,820 What is it about? Just... 448 00:46:15,820 --> 00:46:18,660 I'm going to assign you guards right now. 449 00:46:18,660 --> 00:46:20,930 Please leave this place with them right away. 450 00:46:20,930 --> 00:46:22,700 Pardon? 451 00:46:22,700 --> 00:46:25,950 You have to, ma'am. Right now. 452 00:46:27,960 --> 00:46:31,450 What are you saying? Why do I have to? 453 00:46:31,450 --> 00:46:34,650 Could you please, just this once, follow my direction? 454 00:46:34,650 --> 00:46:38,210 There may not be another chance if we don't do it now. 455 00:46:40,260 --> 00:46:42,190 You have to leave now. 456 00:46:46,210 --> 00:46:51,320 No. If you don't tell me the reason, I can't follow it. 457 00:46:53,430 --> 00:46:57,730 Young Master, what is it that you know? 458 00:46:57,730 --> 00:47:01,010 What did you just say? 459 00:47:06,400 --> 00:47:07,700 Sir! 460 00:47:07,700 --> 00:47:10,800 You didn't understand even when I spoke in Joseon language. 461 00:47:10,800 --> 00:47:12,690 I'm puzzled. 462 00:47:13,790 --> 00:47:15,400 Did you not understand? 463 00:47:15,400 --> 00:47:21,280 The rifle unit from Joseon will spearhead the battle with Later Jin tomorrow. 464 00:47:24,800 --> 00:47:26,080 Send in our own? 465 00:47:28,450 --> 00:47:30,560 The Joseon soldiers will be in the front? 466 00:47:30,560 --> 00:47:34,630 Sir, that's too harsh! 467 00:47:34,630 --> 00:47:37,890 Too harsh? Look, General Kang! 468 00:47:37,890 --> 00:47:40,650 Are you disobeying your superior's order on the battlefield? 469 00:47:40,650 --> 00:47:46,110 Ming's strategy was planned out before we set out for this battle! 470 00:47:48,710 --> 00:47:50,020 What? 471 00:47:54,870 --> 00:47:57,890 What... do you mean... 472 00:47:58,460 --> 00:48:01,070 Joseon will spearhead the battle? 473 00:48:02,090 --> 00:48:03,510 Ma'am... 474 00:48:05,640 --> 00:48:09,130 But, why? Why are we leading in their war? 475 00:48:09,130 --> 00:48:13,060 Why do you think? That's why they needed Joseon soldiers from the beginning. 476 00:48:13,060 --> 00:48:17,710 They're planning to use Joseon's rifle unit as their shield. 477 00:48:35,630 --> 00:48:39,450 - What's going on? - I'm sorry. My hands slipped... 478 00:48:43,030 --> 00:48:48,770 - Sire, are you all right? - You don't need to worry about me. 479 00:49:10,570 --> 00:49:12,870 - What about the letter? - I delivered it to everyone. 480 00:49:12,870 --> 00:49:14,520 We can head out now. 481 00:49:15,880 --> 00:49:20,170 It's important! Don't you know who I am? 482 00:49:20,170 --> 00:49:22,460 I'm Prince Neungyang! 483 00:49:22,460 --> 00:49:23,790 He is... 484 00:49:23,790 --> 00:49:25,940 I need to meet with Lord Kang and tell him something! 485 00:49:25,940 --> 00:49:28,800 Lord Kang! Lord Kang Joo Seon! 486 00:49:28,800 --> 00:49:32,280 I'm Prince Neungyang! I have something to tell you! 487 00:49:44,560 --> 00:49:48,780 Send a message that I'll run a little late. 488 00:49:48,780 --> 00:49:50,280 Yes, sir. 489 00:49:54,460 --> 00:49:58,980 I am surprised, Prince Neungyang. 490 00:50:01,900 --> 00:50:05,200 I didn't know that you'd come visit me. 491 00:50:05,200 --> 00:50:06,680 Is that right? 492 00:50:09,700 --> 00:50:14,400 By the way, what is it about? I have an urgent matter. 493 00:50:14,400 --> 00:50:18,360 Could it be... more urgent than me? 494 00:50:18,360 --> 00:50:23,500 I wasn't going to do this either... 495 00:50:24,650 --> 00:50:27,180 I have pride to keep up as one of royal blood. 496 00:50:27,180 --> 00:50:34,100 But I've been waiting to receive a message from you... 497 00:50:34,100 --> 00:50:36,220 and I got impatient. 498 00:50:37,730 --> 00:50:40,210 So I came with my own feet after all. 499 00:50:41,500 --> 00:50:45,300 I am not that patient. 500 00:50:47,940 --> 00:50:51,690 A message? From me? 501 00:50:51,690 --> 00:50:56,170 Of course. You used me like a dog... 502 00:50:56,170 --> 00:50:58,820 so there had to be something. 503 00:50:58,820 --> 00:51:02,620 If I did well, stroke my head. 504 00:51:02,620 --> 00:51:07,300 If not, kick me in the side! 505 00:51:08,610 --> 00:51:13,440 But the master who holds the leash has no response. 506 00:51:14,720 --> 00:51:16,510 So I got anxious. 507 00:51:20,550 --> 00:51:22,000 Sir. 508 00:51:23,330 --> 00:51:30,210 I'm not sure what you are talking about. 509 00:51:31,960 --> 00:51:38,290 Yes, then I'll tell you. 510 00:51:55,540 --> 00:51:56,810 Sir! 511 00:51:58,240 --> 00:52:02,240 Make me the king, Lord Kang. 512 00:52:05,170 --> 00:52:09,160 I'll do anything. Do you understand? 513 00:52:10,230 --> 00:52:14,480 If I could... I'll do anything! 514 00:52:31,600 --> 00:52:34,680 Spearheading? We're at the front? Why? 515 00:52:34,680 --> 00:52:37,020 - How come? - Why do you think? 516 00:52:37,020 --> 00:52:38,880 They're telling us to go first and die! 517 00:52:38,880 --> 00:52:42,940 They're telling us to become their shield! 518 00:52:42,940 --> 00:52:45,060 These bastards... 519 00:52:45,060 --> 00:52:48,240 Goodness, we're all dead now. 520 00:52:48,240 --> 00:52:54,280 The administrators like us won't participate in the battle, will we? 521 00:52:56,210 --> 00:52:57,590 Manager Lee! 522 00:52:59,720 --> 00:53:02,220 Ma'am, did you hear the news? 523 00:53:03,590 --> 00:53:06,210 Where is Councilor Hong? 524 00:53:06,210 --> 00:53:10,100 General Kang! We cannot accept this! 525 00:53:10,100 --> 00:53:12,730 If it happens, our Joseon soldiers will be wiped out! 526 00:53:12,730 --> 00:53:16,350 Sir, we need to discuss it with them one more time. 527 00:53:16,350 --> 00:53:19,790 We can't give them our Joseon soldiers to be sacrificed! 528 00:53:21,990 --> 00:53:29,510 Right, we can't give them our Joseon soldiers to be sacrificed. 529 00:53:34,460 --> 00:53:39,960 Order all the soldiers to retreat in secret immediately! 530 00:53:41,220 --> 00:53:42,310 Sir! 531 00:53:43,460 --> 00:53:46,110 - What did you just say? - Didn't you hear me? 532 00:53:46,110 --> 00:53:49,440 Joseon soldiers will retreat from this camp! 533 00:53:58,790 --> 00:54:02,040 General Kang, what do you mean, 'retreat'? 534 00:54:02,040 --> 00:54:04,480 Just what does it mean? 535 00:54:04,480 --> 00:54:06,970 How could you order such a thing? 536 00:54:09,060 --> 00:54:10,390 General Kang! 537 00:54:11,700 --> 00:54:16,880 This is... His Majesty's royal command. 538 00:54:22,740 --> 00:54:24,230 Do you understand? 539 00:54:25,240 --> 00:54:28,120 This is the royal command! 540 00:54:34,410 --> 00:54:35,890 Sire. 541 00:54:35,890 --> 00:54:37,460 This is... 542 00:54:38,680 --> 00:54:40,020 That's right. 543 00:54:40,020 --> 00:54:45,050 'Determine your action based on the situation.' 544 00:54:47,880 --> 00:54:49,880 You're given the responsibility 545 00:54:49,880 --> 00:54:53,300 of protecting Joseon soldiers as Supreme Commander. 546 00:54:55,690 --> 00:55:00,260 Therefore, act based on the situation. 547 00:55:00,260 --> 00:55:03,850 If they are trying to sacrifice our Joseon soldiers 548 00:55:03,850 --> 00:55:07,020 if our soldiers are at risk of being wiped out... 549 00:55:08,200 --> 00:55:13,200 make them retreat, Supreme Commander. 550 00:55:17,670 --> 00:55:21,460 Did you say, 'the royal command'? 551 00:55:22,460 --> 00:55:26,150 What you said just now? 552 00:55:26,150 --> 00:55:31,390 Yes. No matter what price we have to pay 553 00:55:31,390 --> 00:55:34,020 His Majesty said that we can't lose the rifle unit 554 00:55:34,020 --> 00:55:36,240 and the technicians of the weaponry bureau. 555 00:55:36,240 --> 00:55:45,200 Because they're the last hope to protect Joseon from danger someday. 556 00:56:16,500 --> 00:56:20,070 But we can't do that, sir! 557 00:56:20,070 --> 00:56:26,150 If it happens, if Joseon soldiers retreat, what about His Majesty? 558 00:56:28,460 --> 00:56:32,610 Do you really not know what kind of political risk it is to His Majesty? 559 00:56:35,360 --> 00:56:40,620 I know. But His Majesty was prepared for everything 560 00:56:40,620 --> 00:56:43,630 and made this decision! 561 00:56:43,630 --> 00:56:45,420 What? 562 00:57:03,510 --> 00:57:08,100 'I can do anything.' Is that what you said, sir? 563 00:57:11,180 --> 00:57:13,830 As long as you can climb to the throne... 564 00:57:13,830 --> 00:57:15,860 anything at all? 565 00:57:21,160 --> 00:57:24,740 But we can't do that. 566 00:57:26,180 --> 00:57:31,300 If it happens, His Majesty's power may be at risk. 567 00:57:33,100 --> 00:57:37,680 But we can't let the soldiers be wiped out! 568 00:57:39,630 --> 00:57:44,250 This is the royal command, and I also believe His Majesty is right! 569 00:57:44,250 --> 00:57:45,890 Sir! 570 00:58:02,710 --> 00:58:04,080 Sire! 571 00:58:32,570 --> 00:58:42,570 Subtitles by DramaFever