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THIS SERIES IS A WORK OF FICTION.
CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS,

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NAMES OF PLACES AND INCIDENTS
MAY NOT BE HISTORICALLY ACCURATE.

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Why did you come back?

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To check if I'm dead?

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Kill me.

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I can't kill you just to save my life.

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I must bring your head to the King.

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Run away as far as you can.

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My destination is already set.

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I will return to the palace.

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You'll throw away the chance
to save yourself?

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What's more important
than my own life is there.

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I can't leave that behind.

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Do not turn your back against me
ever again.

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Should you betray me,

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I will crush all of your loved ones
to death

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and see everything
you risked your life for

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come to nothingness.

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Now that I have learned
of the Queen's sin,

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I have no choice but to dethrone her.

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I will also sentence her to death,
so make preparations.

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Your Majesty.

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Your Majesty.

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Your Majesty.

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Back to my quarters.

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But…

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What are you all waiting for?
Back to my quarters!

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Your Highness, are you all right?

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I really don't know

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why I'm like this.

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And why His Majesty looked at me
with such cold eyes.

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Your Majesty.

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Your Majesty.

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-My goodness!
-Your Majesty!

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Let go of me!

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Your Majesty…

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All of you, get out!

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Your Majesty…

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Your Majesty…

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All of you, leave.

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I will tend to His Majesty.

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Your Majesty…

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Your Majesty.

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Since I swore to serve you
with my whole life,

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many years have passed.

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And for all these years, I have endeavored

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to prove my loyalty to you
as your dutiful subject.

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Yet, I hesitated
when I had to make a decision.

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And in my hesitation,

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that last chance given to me

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dissipated, in vain.

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And now…

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I am ready to brace hell.

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Is His Majesty all right?

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He has collapsed and is unconscious.

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I will call the royal physician
right away.

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No, you must not.

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What do you mean, I mustn't?

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If the royal physician
examines His Majesty,

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his drug addiction will come to light.

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And once the world learns of it,
our nation will plunge into chaos.

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The Queen Dowager may then use this
as an excuse to seize power.

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But…

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Where is Mu-young?

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I'm not sure.

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His Majesty discreetly assigned
him a mission,

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and it seems he's on his way
to carry out his command.

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Do not let anyone in until I return.

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Under the royal command, ban entry
to the Queen Dowager's quarters.

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Once the curfew is in place,

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come to the back gate
used by the palace servants.

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Is anyone there?

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Go to the gisaeng house in Hwagae-dong

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and ask for the man
by the name of Jungsaeng.

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Deliver this letter to him.

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Yes, my lord.

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My lord, did you call for me?

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Orders from His Majesty.

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Proceed with them at once.

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Ban entry to the Queen Dowager's quarters,
and reinforce security

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around the surrounding gates
used by the subjects.

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Be discreet, to not start a commotion.

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Yes, my lord.

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Your Highness,

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the royal guards have blocked the gates,
banning outside entry into your chambers.

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What?

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Just what is their reason
for doing so this late?

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I regret to inform you this,
but His Majesty…

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has ordered your confinement.

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What is going on?

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We are under the royal command
to ban entry to all.

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Royal command?

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The Queen Dowager has been confined
under His Majesty's orders.

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When did he collapse?

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Just over two hours ago.

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You mean you're the one
who restricted entry into the palace

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and incarcerated the Queen Dowager?

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How will you deal with the consequences
once he regains consciousness?

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Our priority is to escort him
out of the palace in secret

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and to get him treatment.

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His Majesty's birthday
is only two days away.

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If His Majesty is absent from the palace,

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they will catch on right away.

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Then we must…

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No.

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Should we bring that fake back instead?

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Ha-sun is dead.

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Pardon?

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But how could that be?

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He…

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is not dead.

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But did you not tell me he was dead?

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What… Is he dead or not?

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What is the truth?

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Where is he right now?

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Your Majesty.

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Your Majesty.

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I'm so relieved you are safe.

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It's such a relief.

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Has he passed away?

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No.

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But we cannot be certain
of when he'll regain consciousness.

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Why did you call me back?

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Why did you come back,

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knowing very well
you're walking into your own grave?

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Because I saw.

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When His Majesty ordered you to kill me,

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I saw the hesitation.

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Go on, then.

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If you can't, should I?

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Stop!

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You'll never know

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that horrid feeling of being betrayed
by someone you trusted.

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I thought I had become immune to hunger
and the cold, but the last few days…

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I thought that I'd rather die.

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Trapped in that darkness,
listening to the howls of the jackals

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waiting to dig my eyes out,

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and shivering while the cold wind
pierced through my skin…

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I told myself over and over.

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"I really don't want to die like this."

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"I just can't die like this at all."

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I also prayed to the heavens

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that you would come back alive.

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But you probably can't trust me,
even if you wanted to.

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After all, I did drive you into a corner.

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If you want me to beg
for forgiveness, I shall.

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And if you ask me to let you go,
I shall do that.

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So, tell me.

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What is it you really want?

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I want power.

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Power to protect those who are
more precious to me

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than my own life.

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I wish to be the real King
with such power.

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A king cannot exercise his power
as he wishes.

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The throne he sits on
is for an immoral beast,

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one that feasts on flesh and blood.

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To protect that seat and the nation,

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he must sacrifice all he has,

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even his own heart.
That is his cruel destiny.

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Will you still do it?

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Yes.

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Then engrave this moment into your heart.

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And I promise you that from now on,

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come what may, I will remain by your side.

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What is going on?

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He has collapsed again.

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I will visit you in a few days.
I leave him in your care until then.

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All right.

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I will take him somewhere safer
than my own temple.

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I cannot let His Majesty leave alone.

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I will accompany him.

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If that will make you feel better,
then do so.

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The royal physician ought to examine you.

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I am afraid the wound may fester.

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If I die due to something
trivial like this,

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then I'll have to accept
that this is my destiny.

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Don't worry too much.

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I'm relieved to see you joke about this.

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Then I will take my leave, Your Majesty.

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While you were gone,
His Majesty called Shin Chi-soo

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and invalidated everything
we had done together.

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You mean, he will forgive
even those who embezzled?

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There is a way to reverse that, surely.

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Unfortunately, all words uttered
by the King cannot be reversed.

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Therefore, the appointments
will go ahead as planned tomorrow.

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Have a drink, please.

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My lord, congratulations.

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I'm not the one
looking forward to a promotion tomorrow,

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so why are you congratulating me?

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His Majesty visited you in person
to reaffirm his trust in you,

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and that's the reason
all of us are still here.

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Therefore, we owe it all to you.

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How is that all thanks to me?

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00:22:32,017 --> 00:22:33,852
It's all thanks to His Majesty's grace.

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All right, let's drink.

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Be careful, you!

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My lord, this isn't much,
but please do accept it.

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What is it?

199
00:23:13,975 --> 00:23:17,354
It's a fascinating item
called a telescope,

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and it allows you to see
far away things up close.

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TOJIMYEONGMUN: PROPERTY DEED

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Such a waste of your talent
to be stuck in the countryside.

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I'll take consideration of it.

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It would be my honor.

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00:23:59,229 --> 00:24:03,775
But my lord, there won't be
any postponements

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like last time, will there?

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00:24:08,530 --> 00:24:10,157
Are you saying you can't trust me?

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Well, of course not.

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I trust you.

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00:24:14,327 --> 00:24:16,329
Absolutely, my lord.

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00:24:16,955 --> 00:24:22,043
Oh, right. I heard you were
appointed Governor of Iksan.

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Congratulations.

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00:24:23,920 --> 00:24:27,257
Yes, well…

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I guess, as the son
of the Left State Councilor,

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you received a good position.

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00:24:34,890 --> 00:24:38,894
Yes, and this time I intend to meet
His Majesty's expectations.

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00:24:53,325 --> 00:24:54,910
Here is your breakfast, Your Majesty.

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00:24:55,869 --> 00:24:59,915
I ordered rice porridge,
so please take your time.

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00:25:04,836 --> 00:25:07,589
I heard about the affairs
of the court from the Chief Secretary,

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but what about the palace?

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00:25:10,717 --> 00:25:12,552
Well, yes.

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There wasn't much.

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Tell me anything you know.

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00:25:18,725 --> 00:25:20,936
I can't make another mistake
due to ignorance.

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00:25:22,229 --> 00:25:27,484
To tell you the truth,
the consummation was scheduled

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to take place last night.

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00:25:33,949 --> 00:25:38,537
But with His Majesty
in such a fragile state,

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he barged out,

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and it resulted in failure.

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I believe Her Majesty the Queen is upset.

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I haven't given anything
to you yet, My Queen.

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So forget all about the happiness
that I've never given you.

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00:26:41,933 --> 00:26:44,436
Your Highness, what is the matter?

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I feel stuffy.

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00:26:47,772 --> 00:26:49,524
I’d like to go outside for a walk.

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00:26:54,362 --> 00:26:57,699
Make way for His Majesty the King!

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Your Majesty.

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My Queen.

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00:27:13,298 --> 00:27:14,716
Follow me.

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I've missed you.

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00:28:05,016 --> 00:28:09,187
You were the only thing
on my mind last night.

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00:28:11,690 --> 00:28:14,359
I was able to make it, thanks to you.

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00:28:16,736 --> 00:28:18,071
Your Majesty.

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00:28:38,425 --> 00:28:42,887
Your Majesty, why do you have
all these scars on your hand?

245
00:28:42,971 --> 00:28:44,597
Well, the thing is…

246
00:28:46,099 --> 00:28:48,476
I guess they're from practicing
martial arts all night

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00:28:49,519 --> 00:28:51,062
with Officer Jang.

248
00:28:51,771 --> 00:28:54,232
I told him to go easy on me, but…

249
00:28:57,485 --> 00:28:59,696
You seem like a different person
from last night.

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00:29:03,283 --> 00:29:05,076
And that makes me glad.

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00:29:09,914 --> 00:29:14,836
I was afraid
I'd never see your smile again.

252
00:29:16,296 --> 00:29:17,839
I was scared to death.

253
00:29:18,506 --> 00:29:19,924
So was I, Your Majesty.

254
00:29:21,509 --> 00:29:25,847
Last night was cruel and long.

255
00:29:28,725 --> 00:29:30,351
That you came to see me today…

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00:29:32,228 --> 00:29:35,023
I will never forget it
until the day I breathe my last.

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00:29:37,108 --> 00:29:38,985
I will visit you frequently from now on.

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00:29:39,569 --> 00:29:41,029
Until you are tired of me.

259
00:30:02,550 --> 00:30:03,801
You did well, hanging in there.

260
00:30:04,844 --> 00:30:06,429
No, my lord.

261
00:30:06,513 --> 00:30:08,056
We were just fine.

262
00:30:09,724 --> 00:30:11,559
What trick did you pull, anyway?

263
00:30:11,643 --> 00:30:15,605
Yesterday, I was told we would be
beheaded without a trial.

264
00:30:15,688 --> 00:30:17,816
There wasn't a need to pull any tricks.

265
00:30:17,899 --> 00:30:21,236
Your arrest was all a mistake
in the first place anyway.

266
00:30:21,319 --> 00:30:23,655
What? A mistake?

267
00:30:25,156 --> 00:30:27,700
How do you do your job, anyway?

268
00:30:27,784 --> 00:30:33,081
Why not call it a mistake,
after they behead me?

269
00:30:38,545 --> 00:30:40,338
I was really scared, you know?

270
00:30:43,842 --> 00:30:47,136
My lord, is everything truly all right?

271
00:30:47,887 --> 00:30:50,598
Yes. You needn't worry anymore.

272
00:30:51,849 --> 00:30:53,810
I must see the Daedonggye members.

273
00:30:53,893 --> 00:30:56,980
I will beg for their forgiveness,

274
00:30:57,063 --> 00:31:00,567
and search for a way
to fulfill Lord Gil's last wishes.

275
00:31:19,460 --> 00:31:22,630
What is going on? Why are you guarding
the Queen Dowager's quarters?

276
00:31:22,714 --> 00:31:25,383
We are under royal command
to bar all entry.

277
00:31:25,466 --> 00:31:26,926
Royal command?

278
00:31:27,760 --> 00:31:30,305
His Majesty has incarcerated Her Highness?

279
00:31:37,437 --> 00:31:39,314
The Queen Dowager is incarcerated.

280
00:31:40,106 --> 00:31:41,399
My lord!

281
00:31:43,651 --> 00:31:46,362
The Queen Dowager, incarcerated?

282
00:31:46,446 --> 00:31:48,489
What is this preposterous news?

283
00:31:48,573 --> 00:31:51,159
His Majesty has his own reasons
for giving such a command,

284
00:31:51,242 --> 00:31:53,286
so why are you complaining to me?

285
00:31:54,662 --> 00:31:56,039
I just learned of it myself.

286
00:32:01,044 --> 00:32:03,254
So, you're truly not aware
of what is going on?

287
00:32:04,797 --> 00:32:07,342
If you are so worried
about the Queen Dowager,

288
00:32:07,425 --> 00:32:09,469
then appeal to His Majesty.

289
00:32:11,054 --> 00:32:12,221
Let's go.

290
00:32:48,216 --> 00:32:49,217
Your Majesty,

291
00:32:50,551 --> 00:32:53,179
these are the officials
awaiting their appointments.

292
00:32:54,222 --> 00:32:57,517
Your Majesty, please reconsider.

293
00:32:58,142 --> 00:33:01,729
If you promote
those who ought to be punished,

294
00:33:01,813 --> 00:33:04,232
then where is the discipline?

295
00:33:04,315 --> 00:33:08,361
If you appoint those who
extort from our subjects,

296
00:33:08,444 --> 00:33:11,280
you will incur the resentment
of our people.

297
00:33:11,364 --> 00:33:15,326
Please heed our advice, Your Majesty.

298
00:33:15,410 --> 00:33:18,871
-Please heed our advice!
-Please heed our advice!

299
00:33:18,955 --> 00:33:23,251
Your Majesty, their advice
is nearsighted and foolish.

300
00:33:23,876 --> 00:33:26,462
The more the new governor appointments
are delayed,

301
00:33:27,046 --> 00:33:29,048
the more inconvenient for our people.

302
00:33:29,132 --> 00:33:32,593
Therefore, it is right
you appoint them without delay.

303
00:33:34,429 --> 00:33:37,265
I understand your concerns.

304
00:33:39,350 --> 00:33:40,643
Chief Secretary.

305
00:33:42,979 --> 00:33:46,315
Officer Shin Yi-gyeom, step forward.

306
00:34:19,474 --> 00:34:22,393
Your abilities have caught my eye.

307
00:34:23,978 --> 00:34:26,647
And I cannot let a talent
like you go to waste.

308
00:34:27,940 --> 00:34:30,651
Instead of appointing you
Governor of Iksan,

309
00:34:31,652 --> 00:34:33,780
I hereby appoint you Governor of Mujinmok.

310
00:34:41,370 --> 00:34:43,998
Mujinmok? But that's a rocky island.

311
00:34:44,081 --> 00:34:46,042
Isn't that a demotion?

312
00:34:46,125 --> 00:34:48,544
I am due for a promotion this round.

313
00:34:49,837 --> 00:34:53,174
I hear a new hot spring has
recently been discovered there.

314
00:34:53,257 --> 00:34:55,259
Pardon? Hot spring?

315
00:34:56,594 --> 00:34:58,179
Yes, hot spring.

316
00:34:59,514 --> 00:35:02,850
As you are all aware,
I have a weak spot for hot springs.

317
00:35:03,935 --> 00:35:06,479
I would like you
to personally analyze the geography

318
00:35:06,562 --> 00:35:10,191
and tell me where we must dig
to obtain the thermal waters.

319
00:35:12,193 --> 00:35:15,863
It's about time I visit elsewhere,
and not just Onyang.

320
00:35:26,332 --> 00:35:27,375
Next.

321
00:35:29,168 --> 00:35:31,045
Jung Hee-myung, Governor of Jeonju.

322
00:35:31,128 --> 00:35:32,964
Lee Sun-il, Governor of Deoksan.

323
00:35:33,548 --> 00:35:35,174
Park Ki-sang, Governor of Heungdeok.

324
00:35:35,258 --> 00:35:38,302
Kim Ji-bong, Governor of Chiksan.

325
00:35:38,386 --> 00:35:39,387
All step forward.

326
00:35:49,981 --> 00:35:51,899
Jung Hee-myung, Governor of Jeonju.

327
00:35:53,401 --> 00:35:56,904
It turns out you have embezzled
the highest amount of all the provinces.

328
00:35:56,988 --> 00:35:59,949
Instead of setting an example
for our people, you robbed them!

329
00:36:00,032 --> 00:36:01,159
You won't be promoted.

330
00:36:07,039 --> 00:36:08,624
Lee Sun-il, Governor of Deoksan.

331
00:36:10,084 --> 00:36:12,336
Not only did you embezzle
and extort taxes,

332
00:36:12,420 --> 00:36:14,380
but you have committed adultery as well.

333
00:36:14,463 --> 00:36:17,925
Despite people protesting your actions,
you shamelessly hope for a promotion!

334
00:36:20,678 --> 00:36:22,388
Park Ki-sang, Governor of Heungdeok.

335
00:36:23,556 --> 00:36:26,350
After your embezzlement was exposed,

336
00:36:26,434 --> 00:36:28,102
you tried to bribe your way out!

337
00:36:28,186 --> 00:36:30,354
Trying to cover up your sin
with another sin…

338
00:36:30,438 --> 00:36:31,772
Your appointment is revoked!

339
00:36:45,202 --> 00:36:48,831
Until they are duly punished,
lock them up in the State Tribunal!

340
00:36:49,457 --> 00:36:54,295
-Your Majesty!
-Your Majesty, have mercy!

341
00:36:54,378 --> 00:36:57,798
Your Majesty, please forgive us!

342
00:36:58,549 --> 00:37:01,469
-Your Majesty!
-Your Majesty!

343
00:37:01,552 --> 00:37:04,055
-Your Majesty, have mercy!
-Your Majesty!

344
00:37:04,138 --> 00:37:06,349
Your Majesty!

345
00:37:13,856 --> 00:37:18,194
Your Majesty, this was meant
to be a time for appointments,

346
00:37:18,277 --> 00:37:19,695
but how could you accuse them?

347
00:37:19,779 --> 00:37:21,864
You cannot do this, Your Majesty.

348
00:37:21,948 --> 00:37:23,407
What can't I do?

349
00:37:23,991 --> 00:37:26,035
You came all the way
to my humble residence

350
00:37:26,118 --> 00:37:27,954
and gave me your permission.

351
00:37:28,037 --> 00:37:30,873
You asked me to return to court
and serve you dutifully once more

352
00:37:31,457 --> 00:37:34,085
and entrusted all state affairs to me.

353
00:37:34,168 --> 00:37:35,711
So how could you do this?

354
00:37:35,795 --> 00:37:38,673
I did so because I had believed
in your loyalty.

355
00:37:38,756 --> 00:37:40,591
However, you broke my trust.

356
00:37:41,259 --> 00:37:43,135
Whatever do you mean, Your Majesty?

357
00:37:43,719 --> 00:37:45,137
Chief Secretary.

358
00:37:45,221 --> 00:37:47,348
Kim Ji-bong,
candidate for Governor of Chiksan.

359
00:37:48,224 --> 00:37:50,184
Yes.

360
00:37:51,352 --> 00:37:54,105
Kim Ji-bong, who was nominated
for Governor of Chiksan,

361
00:37:54,188 --> 00:37:57,692
has sat for the Licentiate Examination,
but not for the Erudite Examination.

362
00:37:57,775 --> 00:38:02,029
Therefore, you must hold
the Left State Councilor responsible

363
00:38:02,113 --> 00:38:04,490
for nominating someone so unworthy.

364
00:38:06,242 --> 00:38:09,036
The Left State Councilor
is an Officer of First Merit,

365
00:38:09,120 --> 00:38:10,621
so he will be excused.

366
00:38:12,289 --> 00:38:14,959
However, the weight of his sin is grave.

367
00:38:15,042 --> 00:38:16,669
I will dismiss him from his post.

368
00:38:26,262 --> 00:38:27,388
Your Majesty.

369
00:38:32,101 --> 00:38:34,061
Is this truly what you wish?

370
00:38:35,104 --> 00:38:36,063
It is.

371
00:38:57,293 --> 00:39:02,173
Well, well… He has fine looks
for a boy of low birth!

372
00:39:11,140 --> 00:39:11,974
What?

373
00:39:23,486 --> 00:39:24,320
Let's go.

374
00:39:40,419 --> 00:39:41,712
Left State Councilor.

375
00:39:44,548 --> 00:39:48,761
I guess I should call you
Prince of Goseong from now on.

376
00:39:58,979 --> 00:40:00,773
Please relay this to His Majesty.

377
00:40:01,982 --> 00:40:04,985
That although I deserved to lose
all titles and privileges,

378
00:40:05,069 --> 00:40:07,988
he still recognized me
as a vassal of merit,

379
00:40:10,032 --> 00:40:11,909
and thus I will never forget his grace.

380
00:40:13,285 --> 00:40:14,745
I shall.

381
00:40:33,264 --> 00:40:38,269
You will surely regret
insulting our innocent family one day.

382
00:40:51,532 --> 00:40:54,368
After attempting to murder
the Chief Secretary,

383
00:40:54,452 --> 00:40:56,412
how could you still say that?

384
00:40:59,915 --> 00:41:01,959
When did I attempt to kill you?

385
00:41:02,042 --> 00:41:03,419
Do you even have evidence?

386
00:41:03,502 --> 00:41:06,005
If I report this to the State Tribunal,

387
00:41:06,088 --> 00:41:09,633
two days would be enough
for them to find your accomplice

388
00:41:09,717 --> 00:41:12,261
and get their confession.

389
00:41:17,224 --> 00:41:20,436
If you refuse your post,
I will hold you responsible.

390
00:41:35,242 --> 00:41:36,619
Did that satisfy you?

391
00:41:36,702 --> 00:41:38,037
Far from it.

392
00:41:39,413 --> 00:41:41,540
Whenever I think
of what was done to my sister,

393
00:41:42,541 --> 00:41:44,710
my rage can't dissipate
even if he was made

394
00:41:44,793 --> 00:41:46,545
to empty the long drops as a slave.

395
00:41:50,382 --> 00:41:51,425
My lord.

396
00:41:52,384 --> 00:41:54,553
I miss my sister very much.

397
00:41:54,637 --> 00:41:58,224
Woon-sim knows where she is.
May I see her?

398
00:41:59,475 --> 00:42:03,354
I see. So Woon-sim had been
taking care of her.

399
00:42:03,437 --> 00:42:07,107
However, I can't ask about your sister

400
00:42:07,191 --> 00:42:09,401
without revealing your whereabouts to her,

401
00:42:10,027 --> 00:42:13,155
so wait until I find another way.

402
00:42:16,492 --> 00:42:17,576
All right.

403
00:42:19,245 --> 00:42:21,580
Tomorrow is His Majesty's birthday.

404
00:42:21,664 --> 00:42:24,124
You will be congratulated
by all the court officials,

405
00:42:24,208 --> 00:42:26,585
so learn from Eunuch Jo

406
00:42:26,669 --> 00:42:28,212
and make no mistakes.

407
00:42:30,130 --> 00:42:33,259
I don’t even know my own birthday,

408
00:42:34,343 --> 00:42:36,887
so this gives me mixed feelings.

409
00:42:36,971 --> 00:42:39,223
Can’t I just refuse
the feasts and celebrations?

410
00:42:39,306 --> 00:42:41,684
The birthday feast is
the court officials' way

411
00:42:41,767 --> 00:42:44,436
of congratulating the King
on his birthday.

412
00:42:45,437 --> 00:42:47,439
They have spent months preparing for it,

413
00:42:47,523 --> 00:42:49,191
so you can't refuse it so easily.

414
00:42:52,403 --> 00:42:56,448
Then how about I receive their words
of congratulations without the feast?

415
00:42:57,032 --> 00:43:01,120
And I'd like it if the celebration food
were distributed out to the people.

416
00:43:01,203 --> 00:43:04,415
"On the King's birthday,
the people rejoice on a full stomach."

417
00:43:05,708 --> 00:43:06,875
Isn't that respectable?

418
00:43:10,170 --> 00:43:15,718
All right, I will discuss it
with the Minister of Rites.

419
00:43:17,386 --> 00:43:18,637
All right.

420
00:43:27,771 --> 00:43:30,232
Get your taffy sticks!

421
00:43:30,733 --> 00:43:32,693
Hey, hurry.

422
00:43:35,612 --> 00:43:36,614
Hey!

423
00:43:37,614 --> 00:43:39,366
Where are you going?

424
00:43:39,450 --> 00:43:40,534
Hey!

425
00:43:40,617 --> 00:43:42,494
Come on.

426
00:43:42,578 --> 00:43:45,080
You already checked in on us before.

427
00:43:45,164 --> 00:43:48,584
I have no choice since I must see
the market prices in order to levy taxes.

428
00:43:48,667 --> 00:43:50,544
Don't challenge my responsibilities

429
00:43:50,628 --> 00:43:51,628
as a tax officer.

430
00:43:51,712 --> 00:43:53,630
-Hurry up!
-Here, my lord.

431
00:43:53,714 --> 00:43:55,924
Have some of this, please.

432
00:43:56,008 --> 00:43:56,967
Please.

433
00:43:59,219 --> 00:44:02,973
Why taffy,
out of all the sweets out there?

434
00:44:03,057 --> 00:44:05,059
Is there another meaning to this?

435
00:44:05,142 --> 00:44:07,394
No way, my lord!

436
00:44:07,478 --> 00:44:11,565
We just want you to have something
sweet and to enjoy yourself.

437
00:44:11,648 --> 00:44:14,526
-One, two…
-What are you doing?

438
00:44:14,610 --> 00:44:16,403
-I'm going to count to ten.
-Pardon?

439
00:44:16,487 --> 00:44:17,696
I need to know the prices,

440
00:44:17,780 --> 00:44:19,490
so bring me everything you've hidden.

441
00:44:19,573 --> 00:44:22,493
Come on, we don't hide anything out back!

442
00:44:22,576 --> 00:44:27,164
Whatever I find after the count of ten
will be levied double the tax!

443
00:44:27,247 --> 00:44:28,540
-Three.
-Run!

444
00:44:28,624 --> 00:44:30,125
-Four!
-Yes, sir.

445
00:44:34,713 --> 00:44:36,715
Oh, dear…

446
00:44:49,353 --> 00:44:52,106
Excuse me, I have a question.

447
00:44:53,023 --> 00:44:54,650
Are you the owner here?

448
00:44:57,528 --> 00:44:59,571
Gosh, I wish I was.

449
00:44:59,655 --> 00:45:00,739
Pardon?

450
00:45:00,823 --> 00:45:02,199
No. It's nothing.

451
00:45:02,282 --> 00:45:04,159
Anyway…

452
00:45:04,243 --> 00:45:05,202
Ask away.

453
00:45:06,203 --> 00:45:08,956
Mister, let's just go.

454
00:45:09,623 --> 00:45:11,959
Come on, don't you want to find Ha-sun?

455
00:45:15,045 --> 00:45:16,004
Well…

456
00:45:17,965 --> 00:45:19,925
Could you take a look at this for us?

457
00:45:20,884 --> 00:45:23,178
Any idea where this was made?

458
00:45:24,179 --> 00:45:25,472
Let's see…

459
00:45:25,556 --> 00:45:26,807
How much is this worth?

460
00:45:28,976 --> 00:45:29,935
What…

461
00:45:33,021 --> 00:45:34,565
Hey, I was only kidding!

462
00:45:34,648 --> 00:45:38,193
That glare of yours tells me
you'll be big someday.

463
00:45:45,117 --> 00:45:47,494
What? An engraving of a dragon.

464
00:45:49,455 --> 00:45:51,331
Dragon symbols are reserved for the King.

465
00:45:51,415 --> 00:45:55,169
What…? Did you say… the King?

466
00:45:55,252 --> 00:46:00,466
Where did you get something
precious like this?

467
00:46:00,549 --> 00:46:04,386
Well… That's…

468
00:46:04,970 --> 00:46:07,764
Hey! Hold up!

469
00:46:07,848 --> 00:46:09,475
Hey!

470
00:46:09,558 --> 00:46:10,559
Hold up!

471
00:46:12,352 --> 00:46:14,688
You're not done counting yet, are you?

472
00:46:16,023 --> 00:46:17,274
I just counted to 118.

473
00:46:20,110 --> 00:46:21,278
Did you say 118?

474
00:46:25,282 --> 00:46:26,450
Prince Jinpyeong.

475
00:46:27,951 --> 00:46:29,328
Are you here for His Majesty?

476
00:46:29,411 --> 00:46:31,580
No, I am here to see you.

477
00:46:31,663 --> 00:46:33,207
Me?

478
00:46:34,082 --> 00:46:37,753
I just couldn't decipher
His Majesty's intentions.

479
00:46:39,046 --> 00:46:42,841
I thought the Left State Councilor was
behind the Queen Dowager's incarceration,

480
00:46:42,925 --> 00:46:45,552
but soon discarded that idea
after what happened at court.

481
00:46:46,720 --> 00:46:49,890
I thought you would know
His Majesty's true intentions.

482
00:46:50,516 --> 00:46:55,145
Well… How would I know
what His Majesty is thinking?

483
00:46:55,813 --> 00:46:58,273
However, if this is
about the Queen Dowager,

484
00:46:58,357 --> 00:46:59,608
you may rest your concerns.

485
00:47:00,275 --> 00:47:05,280
His Majesty ordered to lift all bans
for his birthday tomorrow.

486
00:47:06,698 --> 00:47:07,783
Please excuse me.

487
00:47:22,130 --> 00:47:25,050
Then why was he so hasty
in ordering my incarceration

488
00:47:25,133 --> 00:47:27,928
if he was going to
reverse it so easily like this?

489
00:47:28,011 --> 00:47:31,265
I cannot help but think
that it was all to insult you.

490
00:47:37,896 --> 00:47:40,983
You mustn't put up
with his tyranny any longer.

491
00:47:41,066 --> 00:47:43,819
If what His Majesty wishes
is to see me quiver in fear,

492
00:47:45,988 --> 00:47:47,614
then I'll have to at least pretend.

493
00:47:47,698 --> 00:47:49,491
What is on your mind?

494
00:47:52,578 --> 00:47:57,374
My lord! You guaranteed
this wouldn't happen!

495
00:47:57,457 --> 00:47:59,751
Please let me see you, my lord!

496
00:47:59,835 --> 00:48:01,837
Go ahead and drag him out this instant!

497
00:48:01,920 --> 00:48:02,921
-Yes, my lord.
-Yes.

498
00:48:03,755 --> 00:48:06,633
I was told winning your favor
was the key to everything!

499
00:48:06,717 --> 00:48:09,177
I even offered you my land!

500
00:48:09,261 --> 00:48:13,390
Now that things have fallen out,
I want my land back! My land!

501
00:48:13,473 --> 00:48:14,600
Shut his mouth.

502
00:48:14,683 --> 00:48:16,935
Let go of me!

503
00:48:17,019 --> 00:48:18,896
My lord! I want my land…

504
00:48:23,942 --> 00:48:27,237
My lord, have mercy!

505
00:48:27,321 --> 00:48:30,449
I must urgently speak to you.

506
00:48:30,532 --> 00:48:33,535
It is about His Majesty!

507
00:48:34,244 --> 00:48:38,957
You will regret it
if you do not hear me out.

508
00:48:40,876 --> 00:48:42,002
Stop.

509
00:48:43,920 --> 00:48:44,755
Father…

510
00:48:46,048 --> 00:48:47,215
Let him in.

511
00:48:49,885 --> 00:48:54,640
You say it's about His Majesty.
Let me hear it, then.

512
00:48:55,390 --> 00:48:59,978
Recently, I called some clowns
to my residence for entertainment.

513
00:49:00,062 --> 00:49:05,567
And one of them had looked
exactly like His Majesty!

514
00:49:10,947 --> 00:49:14,326
Are you trying to fool me
with such shallow lies?

515
00:49:15,827 --> 00:49:17,120
Drag him out this instant!

516
00:49:17,204 --> 00:49:23,293
My lord, I am not lying! It is the truth!

517
00:49:32,844 --> 00:49:33,845
So…

518
00:49:35,639 --> 00:49:38,684
Are you sure this clown
looked exactly like His Majesty?

519
00:49:38,767 --> 00:49:42,062
How would I dare lie to you?

520
00:49:42,145 --> 00:49:45,899
I will gladly risk my life.

521
00:49:48,402 --> 00:49:51,989
Please deliver the sentence
on Yoo Ho-jun, the criminal.

522
00:49:52,072 --> 00:49:53,448
Enclose him in a thorn hedge
on a remote island.

523
00:49:53,532 --> 00:49:55,784
He was also surprised, that's all.

524
00:49:55,867 --> 00:49:58,286
If you behead him
for making just one mistake,

525
00:49:58,370 --> 00:50:00,330
will anyone here be left standing?

526
00:50:00,414 --> 00:50:02,374
I have never doubted your loyalty,

527
00:50:02,457 --> 00:50:04,835
so return to court and support me.

528
00:50:04,918 --> 00:50:07,337
The Left State Councilor is
an Officer of First Merit,

529
00:50:07,421 --> 00:50:09,256
and so he will be excused.

530
00:50:09,339 --> 00:50:12,009
However, the weight of his sin is grave.

531
00:50:12,092 --> 00:50:13,760
I will dismiss him from his post.

532
00:50:27,107 --> 00:50:29,109
Why did you want to see us?

533
00:50:33,405 --> 00:50:36,658
I wanted to relay this to you.

534
00:50:52,215 --> 00:50:56,011
Aren't these the commandments
written by Lord Gil?

535
00:50:57,888 --> 00:50:59,931
I thought it perished in the fire

536
00:51:00,015 --> 00:51:01,600
when Lord Gil passed away.

537
00:51:01,683 --> 00:51:05,312
The Chief Secretary risked
his life to enter his cell

538
00:51:05,395 --> 00:51:09,024
and kept by his side
to take down his last words.

539
00:51:09,691 --> 00:51:13,403
I once thought of him as our archenemy,

540
00:51:13,487 --> 00:51:15,280
but not anymore.

541
00:51:15,363 --> 00:51:18,867
I can guarantee
that the Uniform Land Tax Law

542
00:51:18,950 --> 00:51:22,454
is the first step toward
the nation we all envisioned.

543
00:51:25,373 --> 00:51:28,043
I still remember the days
when I studied hard,

544
00:51:28,126 --> 00:51:31,421
so I would come to read this book one day.

545
00:51:31,505 --> 00:51:32,798
It's still possible.

546
00:51:33,965 --> 00:51:35,967
You don't have to forgive me.

547
00:51:36,051 --> 00:51:37,219
It is okay to resent me.

548
00:51:38,470 --> 00:51:42,224
I will be the foundation
for your new world,

549
00:51:43,183 --> 00:51:47,604
so let's learn together, and be together,

550
00:51:48,772 --> 00:51:50,398
like we were back then.

551
00:51:51,399 --> 00:51:55,612
It won't make a difference,
being fooled by you twice.

552
00:51:57,906 --> 00:52:01,159
So I'll take a chance
and trust you one last time.

553
00:52:04,996 --> 00:52:07,165
But get it right this time.

554
00:52:08,333 --> 00:52:10,794
All right. And thank you.

555
00:52:22,389 --> 00:52:24,766
Engrave this moment into your heart.

556
00:52:25,475 --> 00:52:28,103
And I promise you that from now on,

557
00:52:28,186 --> 00:52:32,107
come what may, I will remain by your side.

558
00:54:00,695 --> 00:54:02,906
Your Highness.

559
00:54:03,740 --> 00:54:06,701
-Have you been well?
-Have you been well?

560
00:54:07,285 --> 00:54:12,540
Your Highness, we can only imagine
your suffering.

561
00:54:12,624 --> 00:54:17,253
With an immoral king who has
neglected his filial duties,

562
00:54:17,337 --> 00:54:20,298
the future of our country is grim.

563
00:54:20,382 --> 00:54:22,842
The sin of the child
is also that of the parents.

564
00:54:22,926 --> 00:54:26,930
The King's tyranny is
all due to an oversight on my part.

565
00:54:27,013 --> 00:54:30,183
However, for the peace
and harmony of our nation,

566
00:54:30,266 --> 00:54:33,436
I will no longer turn
a blind eye to his sin.

567
00:54:35,313 --> 00:54:37,482
Will you join me?

568
00:54:37,565 --> 00:54:42,112
Any man of justice would join forces

569
00:54:42,195 --> 00:54:44,322
in disposing of an immoral king.

570
00:54:44,406 --> 00:54:46,533
Am I not right?

571
00:54:46,616 --> 00:54:48,535
That goes without saying.

572
00:54:48,618 --> 00:54:51,454
We will stand with you, Your Highness.

573
00:54:51,538 --> 00:54:53,999
-We stand with you!
-We stand with you!

574
00:54:54,666 --> 00:54:56,584
-We stand with you!
-We stand with you!

575
00:55:10,098 --> 00:55:13,852
Your Majesty, I wish you a happy birthday.

576
00:55:15,437 --> 00:55:16,604
Thank you.

577
00:55:35,457 --> 00:55:36,791
You may take your leave.

578
00:55:38,460 --> 00:55:39,669
Yes, Your Majesty.

579
00:56:04,319 --> 00:56:09,157
How did a scar of that size
disappear in just a day?

580
00:56:21,753 --> 00:56:23,588
Your Majesty, can you hear me?

581
00:56:29,844 --> 00:56:31,262
Where am I?

582
00:56:33,014 --> 00:56:35,183
Why did you bring me here?

583
00:56:35,266 --> 00:56:37,560
You suddenly collapsed,
so we had to bring you here

584
00:56:37,644 --> 00:56:40,772
in order to cover up your health troubles.

585
00:56:41,981 --> 00:56:43,817
Where is the head of that clown?

586
00:56:48,947 --> 00:56:50,865
I failed to abide by your command.

587
00:56:51,616 --> 00:56:53,451
I deserve to be punished by death,

588
00:56:53,535 --> 00:56:55,745
so say the word and I will accept my fate.

589
00:56:55,829 --> 00:56:57,247
If you deserve it, you shall die.

590
00:57:01,042 --> 00:57:02,585
What are you looking at?

591
00:57:03,795 --> 00:57:05,296
Do you want me to kill you?

592
00:57:17,892 --> 00:57:21,729
You failed to abide by my command,
so you deserve to die.

593
00:57:24,607 --> 00:57:28,987
You should know it is an honor
to die by your master's hands.

594
00:57:36,369 --> 00:57:37,704
Your Majesty.

595
00:57:51,759 --> 00:57:55,263
Haksan, aren't you lucky?

596
00:57:58,141 --> 00:58:02,812
Watch closely, as I behead him.

597
00:58:08,109 --> 00:58:09,152
Your Majesty.

598
00:58:09,986 --> 00:58:11,070
Will you do it, then?

599
00:58:18,203 --> 00:58:21,539
Today is your birthday,
is it not, Your Majesty?

600
00:58:22,832 --> 00:58:26,753
Do not soil your hands with blood
on such a celebrative occasion.

601
00:58:27,462 --> 00:58:28,755
Birthday…

602
00:58:32,383 --> 00:58:33,384
Birthday?

603
00:58:36,346 --> 00:58:37,472
That's right.

604
00:58:38,139 --> 00:58:39,682
Today is my birthday!

605
00:58:42,477 --> 00:58:43,728
Then I shouldn't.

606
00:58:44,812 --> 00:58:45,647
No.

607
00:58:50,026 --> 00:58:53,279
Lock him up and serve me a special meal.

608
00:58:54,989 --> 00:58:56,574
Why don't you join me?

609
00:59:06,584 --> 00:59:10,338
Mu-young, go back to the palace first.

610
00:59:11,464 --> 00:59:13,091
I will join you later with His Majesty.

611
00:59:36,531 --> 00:59:38,908
I prepared this especially for you,
Your Majesty.

612
00:59:39,909 --> 00:59:41,744
I heard you refused all celebrations,

613
00:59:41,828 --> 00:59:43,329
but please do not refuse this.

614
00:59:44,414 --> 00:59:47,667
You made all this yourself?

615
00:59:47,750 --> 00:59:50,837
For the side dishes,
I had the help of court ladies.

616
00:59:51,504 --> 00:59:55,842
However, this seaweed soup
is something you have every year,

617
00:59:55,925 --> 00:59:57,594
so I made it myself.

618
01:00:10,523 --> 01:00:11,357
It's delicious.

619
01:00:11,941 --> 01:00:12,900
I'm glad.

620
01:00:18,031 --> 01:00:22,410
Your Majesty,
your consorts are here to see you.

621
01:00:26,914 --> 01:00:30,126
They are here to wish you
a happy birthday, so do call them in.

622
01:00:33,296 --> 01:00:34,464
Let them in.

623
01:00:48,019 --> 01:00:49,395
Your Majesty,

624
01:00:49,979 --> 01:00:54,901
this is a small gift from me
to wish you a happy birthday.

625
01:00:54,984 --> 01:00:56,903
Please open it.

626
01:01:07,580 --> 01:01:08,664
This is…

627
01:01:09,457 --> 01:01:13,336
I had it specially made
to wish you a long, healthy life.

628
01:01:21,719 --> 01:01:24,430
This reminds me of that tune.

629
01:01:25,890 --> 01:01:29,060
"Turtle, turtle, give me your head,

630
01:01:29,936 --> 01:01:31,354
otherwise…

631
01:01:32,647 --> 01:01:33,856
I will roast you alive."

632
01:01:37,735 --> 01:01:40,113
At least you can roast
and eat a real turtle,

633
01:01:41,614 --> 01:01:43,825
but this looks totally useless.

634
01:01:45,159 --> 01:01:47,662
I wish you had given me
a real turtle instead.

635
01:01:47,745 --> 01:01:48,621
Pardon?

636
01:01:50,540 --> 01:01:52,667
Or I could use this
to fund the rice rations.

637
01:01:52,750 --> 01:01:54,085
Your Majesty!

638
01:01:59,507 --> 01:02:03,428
Your Highness,
what was your gift to His Majesty?

639
01:02:07,765 --> 01:02:08,975
I…

640
01:02:11,686 --> 01:02:13,563
I have not had time to prepare anything…

641
01:02:13,646 --> 01:02:16,065
That's quite all right.
It's perfectly understandable.

642
01:02:18,401 --> 01:02:22,196
I hear our people prefer
not to exchange gifts.

643
01:02:22,280 --> 01:02:24,157
Let's do the same here.

644
01:02:30,496 --> 01:02:32,707
I intend on visiting the library today.

645
01:02:34,709 --> 01:02:38,755
On my birthday, I'd like to be
with my books, which are my dear friends.

646
01:02:39,755 --> 01:02:44,469
As always,
I will be there from five o'clock.

647
01:02:44,552 --> 01:02:46,471
Therefore, I want no interruptions.

648
01:02:48,222 --> 01:02:52,393
Five o'clock, at the library,
reading books.

649
01:03:03,321 --> 01:03:07,241
Today is the day
someone was brought into this world,

650
01:03:08,576 --> 01:03:11,204
while another namelessly left it.

651
01:03:14,123 --> 01:03:18,544
I'm talking about my birth mother.

652
01:03:21,088 --> 01:03:22,965
I hear she passed away

653
01:03:23,049 --> 01:03:25,343
even before having a sip
of the soup for mothers.

654
01:03:25,843 --> 01:03:28,679
The former King refused to appoint a nanny

655
01:03:29,347 --> 01:03:32,934
to rear the bastard son
who had killed his wife,

656
01:03:33,017 --> 01:03:37,855
so I was nursed on this seaweed soup,
instead of breast milk.

657
01:03:40,399 --> 01:03:42,193
I wanted to call him Father just once,

658
01:03:45,321 --> 01:03:46,906
but he…

659
01:03:49,575 --> 01:03:52,245
never allowed it.

660
01:03:58,251 --> 01:03:59,460
By the way,

661
01:04:00,419 --> 01:04:01,879
what happened to the Queen?

662
01:04:04,257 --> 01:04:06,133
Has she been sentenced to death?

663
01:04:08,511 --> 01:04:09,804
Your Majesty.

664
01:04:12,056 --> 01:04:13,766
Your soup will get cold.

665
01:04:15,226 --> 01:04:16,269
So, please.

666
01:04:18,771 --> 01:04:20,773
Right. Because…

667
01:04:20,856 --> 01:04:23,985
I can always order that
once I return to the palace.

668
01:05:00,187 --> 01:05:01,606
Once I return to the palace,

669
01:05:02,982 --> 01:05:06,277
I will behead all those
who refused to abide by my words.

670
01:05:08,446 --> 01:05:11,324
They'll only come to their senses
with another blood storm!

671
01:05:12,992 --> 01:05:14,118
I will…

672
01:05:16,245 --> 01:05:17,622
I will never…

673
01:05:21,208 --> 01:05:22,209
Your Majesty.

674
01:05:23,252 --> 01:05:27,923
Before you return to the palace, why not
stop by the beach you used to visit

675
01:05:28,007 --> 01:05:29,634
when you were the Crown Prince?

676
01:05:30,843 --> 01:05:34,722
I will offer you a birthday drink there.

677
01:05:34,805 --> 01:05:38,017
Yes, that sounds good.

678
01:05:39,435 --> 01:05:41,103
Let's go there, it's been a while.

679
01:06:27,817 --> 01:06:31,070
I've always wondered
what lies past those waters.

680
01:06:33,322 --> 01:06:38,202
The books you brought me
from your missions as an envoy to the Ming

681
01:06:39,328 --> 01:06:42,289
were full of the most curious tales.

682
01:06:44,417 --> 01:06:46,460
Just you wait. One day,

683
01:06:47,086 --> 01:06:49,922
I will travel to the lands
that lie past these waters

684
01:06:50,005 --> 01:06:51,507
and bring back advanced weapons.

685
01:06:52,591 --> 01:06:56,220
And I shall make our nation
more powerful than Japan,

686
01:06:56,804 --> 01:06:59,348
and more powerful than the Ming Dynasty.

687
01:07:00,016 --> 01:07:01,350
You wait and see.

688
01:07:07,732 --> 01:07:10,025
Why will you not say anything?

689
01:07:10,109 --> 01:07:13,154
You already know, Your Majesty,
that the nation you envision

690
01:07:14,321 --> 01:07:18,367
is also the nation I dream of.

691
01:07:18,451 --> 01:07:22,121
Yes. The nation you and I both envision…

692
01:07:22,997 --> 01:07:26,417
That new world…
I will open the doors to them.

693
01:07:27,209 --> 01:07:28,461
Just you wait.

694
01:07:33,507 --> 01:07:35,217
You said you will offer me a drink.

695
01:07:36,510 --> 01:07:37,970
Go on, give it to me.

696
01:07:57,615 --> 01:08:00,242
How I wish you were my father.

697
01:08:30,856 --> 01:08:32,441
Let's go back to the palace.

698
01:08:45,412 --> 01:08:46,539
What is wrong with me?

699
01:09:10,563 --> 01:09:12,273
I see that clown…

700
01:09:13,941 --> 01:09:15,776
didn't die but survived.

701
01:09:23,033 --> 01:09:25,452
I feared this would happen.

702
01:09:27,288 --> 01:09:29,081
That's why I made you submit to me,

703
01:09:29,164 --> 01:09:30,624
so that you wouldn't leave me.

704
01:09:33,627 --> 01:09:36,755
Why are you turning your back against me?

705
01:09:37,256 --> 01:09:39,508
Why are you abandoning me?

706
01:09:41,176 --> 01:09:43,304
I am not abandoning you, Your Majesty.

707
01:09:44,388 --> 01:09:49,602
I have simply chosen this nation,
our people, and a new world.

708
01:09:49,685 --> 01:09:51,729
Do you think I will crumble like this?

709
01:09:53,147 --> 01:09:54,648
No way.

710
01:09:58,444 --> 01:10:00,571
As soon as I return…

711
01:10:02,031 --> 01:10:04,074
that clown, the Queen,

712
01:10:04,950 --> 01:10:08,162
you, and Officer Jang…

713
01:10:09,413 --> 01:10:12,333
I will whip you, rip all your limbs off,

714
01:10:12,416 --> 01:10:15,336
and incinerate you!

715
01:10:16,921 --> 01:10:20,424
And as you moan in pain worse than death,

716
01:10:21,550 --> 01:10:26,096
you will regret
holding treacherous thoughts!

717
01:10:41,237 --> 01:10:45,407
Refrain from talking,
it will lessen the pain.

718
01:10:47,826 --> 01:10:48,827
Yul…

719
01:10:52,122 --> 01:10:53,499
Did Yul also…

720
01:10:55,251 --> 01:10:57,628
suffer like me?

721
01:11:23,529 --> 01:11:26,532
When I saw you sacrifice him for me,

722
01:11:27,574 --> 01:11:30,953
I thought I'd finally found someone
who was wholly mine.

723
01:11:33,247 --> 01:11:36,750
Didn't you say you would die for me?

724
01:11:38,085 --> 01:11:42,965
I was not lying when I said
I would die for you, Your Majesty.

725
01:11:44,091 --> 01:11:45,175
How ironic.

726
01:11:48,178 --> 01:11:50,389
You, who said would die,
ended up surviving,

727
01:11:52,182 --> 01:11:54,476
while I, who was determined
to live, is now dying…

728
01:11:59,148 --> 01:12:00,566
This cannot be.

729
01:12:02,067 --> 01:12:03,319
I must live.

730
01:12:05,320 --> 01:12:06,530
I must…

731
01:12:08,365 --> 01:12:11,410
This is the only way to open the doors

732
01:12:12,619 --> 01:12:17,416
to the new world you envisioned,
Your Majesty.

733
01:12:18,542 --> 01:12:20,836
Do you think it will be
possible without me?

734
01:12:22,129 --> 01:12:23,380
Rest your concerns.

735
01:12:24,757 --> 01:12:29,595
I will risk my life to make sure it is.

736
01:12:56,997 --> 01:12:58,540
I'm scared.

737
01:13:00,334 --> 01:13:01,710
I'm very much afraid.

738
01:13:06,215 --> 01:13:11,970
In the afterlife,
it will not matter that I am the King.

739
01:13:13,138 --> 01:13:14,765
I will remain by your side…

740
01:13:16,767 --> 01:13:18,394
until your very end.

741
01:14:56,742 --> 01:14:58,785
There is no way to help me.

742
01:14:58,869 --> 01:15:02,164
This is my sin, so I will bear it alone.

743
01:15:02,247 --> 01:15:06,502
How dare you, a hound abandoned
by its master, come bark at me?

744
01:15:06,585 --> 01:15:11,548
I am here to crown you King.

745
01:15:13,383 --> 01:15:14,510
Let's go.

746
01:15:14,593 --> 01:15:16,136
We must lay a trap.

747
01:15:16,220 --> 01:15:19,681
The Chief Secretary
is simply no match for me.

748
01:15:19,765 --> 01:15:20,766
Can you do it?

749
01:15:20,849 --> 01:15:22,976
A clown does not choose his audience.

750
01:15:23,060 --> 01:15:26,230
Do you truly wish to die by my hands?

751
01:15:26,313 --> 01:15:31,068
Subtitle translation by: Jeong-yon Kim