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Year 1743, over a hundred years after the second Manchu invasion of Korea.

After Baek Dong Su's father, Baek Sa Goeng,

took the place of the Crown Prince as the person who destroyed the monument.

Gim Gwang Taek, Heuk Sa Mo, and Jang Dae Po

went into a desperate struggle with the Qing Dynasty's hired

assassins guild, Heuksa Chorong, to save Baek Sa Goeng.

If Baek Sa Goeng's life is spared, then the life of the Crown Prince will be greatly threatened.

The Sword Saint should understand...

Baek Sa Goeng was beheaded.

After being pregnant for 10 months, Baek Sa Goeng's wife, Lady Park,

passed away giving birth to a deformed Baek Dong Su.

Later on Gim Gwang Taek was caught by Hong Dae Ju.

To save Baek Dong Su from being boiled alive,

he sacrificed an arm.

On the other hand, Crown Prince Sado started to move to find the Bukbeoljigye.

It was discovered by the Noron Faction and Hong Dae Ju.

They ordered Heuksa Chorong to thwart his plan.

Born under the Killer Star, baby Yeo Un almost died in the hands of his father Cho Sang.

Because of Cheon, from Heuksa Chorong, Yeo Un started to walk the killer's path.

Yeo Un, in his last test, wanted to kill his own father

but didn't have the heart to do it.

A dagger from Cheon, who was watching, brought upon Yeo Cho Sang's death.

Dong Su, who was raised by Heuk Sa Mo,

rushed into a sea of flames to rescue Hwang Jin Ju who was trapped.

Get out, quick!

What about you?

Hey, are you a fool?

If you continue to hesitate, we will both die!

Quickly, go out!

Dong Su!

Ajussi, the fire is too big. (Ajussi - older man)

Ajussi!

Hey, quickly.

What are you doing?

Go out, quickly!

Sa Mo.

Quickly go!

Go!

Sa Mo.

Let go!

Let go now!

Sa Mo. Sa Mo... Sa Mo... Sa Mo...

No... Sa Mo.

Sa Mo.

Sa Mo.

Sa Mo.

Are you all right?

Sa Mo.

Why didn't you come out earlier?

There are only two things in this world that I am afraid of...

One is Sa Mo dying...

The other is that there is nobody around me.

So, don't leave me alone.

Understand?

I understand, kid.

Dong Su!

Sa Mo.

Sa Mo.

You see this?

I see it...

I see it, kid!

Sa Mo.

Yay!

Ah...!

You're awake.

Lost your memory?

Are you hurt?

Yes.

I thought we finally found a good seedling.

But it's completely disappointing.

But... what happened?

You are completely unable to remember?

Yes.

I was suppose to pass the final test...

Ah...

There isn't a final test.

What do you mean by that?

I didn't kill my father...

Your father is already dead.

What?

Who was it?

Who killed my father?

It's someone higher than Mount Tai

and higher than the sky.

Even so... I want to know.

Please tell me.

When the time comes,

you will know eventually.

What you are about to hear...

is something you cannot repeat even if there is a knife at your throat.

Do you understand?

Yes.

The second Manchu invasion of Korea...

you might have heard of it before.

Your great-grandfather who was a personal bodyguard of the crown prince...

After the chaos of the invasion,

he went to the Qing Dynasty with the

two princes, Bong Su and Cheng Chao.

They stayed in Beijing and Shenyang for 8 years.

He helped the two princes

create the Bukbeoljigye.

Bukbeoljigye?

The Bukbeoljigye is a special book that

would allow the ten million soldiers of Joseon

to march straight to Beijing.

What?

So...

the Bukbeoljigye really exist?

What? But, Sir...

even if that is so,

a geography book that is over a hundred years old...

would it still be useful at present?

How stupid.

Over a hundred years of the Joseon topography,

how many changes would there be?

Not including the capital,

there was no construction of a new city at the border.

So therefore,

the Bukbeoljigye is still useful now?

Definitely.

King Hyo Jong already

left behind his will on the Northern Expedition to his descendants.

In the agreement our family had with the King,

we are waiting for that opportunity.

We will always guard the Bukbeoljigye.

What?

Then...

Bukbeoljigye... it is in my hands.

This is the proof of the agreement.

It is an agreement with the King...

that cannot be declined...

or broken.

Now it is time for you to inherit

this great cause.

Did you say me?

This is your destiny.

To guard the Bukbeoljigye...

To be born in this family...

It's your destiny.

The time I was waiting for...

seems to have arrived.

Your Royal Highness!

Can you not hear the wishes of the old Kings?

Their hopes that were bathed in blood and tears.

Their expectations... I will fulfill them.

Really?

Did His Royal Highness really say that?

Yes.

The plan is to raise children...

and re-establish a strong Warrior Camp.

You are ordered to take poor children and orphans

and raise them to become strong.

Fine, I should do that.

Is your hand better?

It's nothing that a kid like you need to worry about.

Dong Su, are you happy?

Yes.

But as a precaution,

let's have a doctor take a look, okay?

Hey, I feel better.

Nothing to worry about.

Are we not going?

Going!

What? Why are you laughing?

Ah, really...

I have done everything. Why must you still do these?

Rotten Brat!

A human body is not what you think.

It will take time for it to fully recover.

When you think it is better

and start running around like wild dogs,

your efforts might just go down the drain, so be careful.

Dong Su...

How old are you this year?

You already know. Why ask?

You... this kid is really stubborn.

How old?!

12 years old.

Why do you ask?

Take a bow.

Why?

Who is it?

You... ignorant fellow... this is your

parents' grave.

What? Then why is there no name on the tombstone?

Even in death, their names cannot be engraved on the tombstone...

They are rebellious criminals.

In the future, when you grow up, you must clear the name of your parents.

And you should personally engrave an inscription on their tombstone.

Quickly... pay your respects.

Let's go.

You go ahead.

Alright.

Time to give up.

Don't kid around. I will neither give up nor will I lose!

I will not lose again.

Stop them! Stop them!

Quickly, stop them!

Ahh! I'm bleeding...

Stop it! Stop it!

I... I... I lose.

Call me captain.

Captain.

Seok Cheol.

You... what happened to you?

You completely changed!

What are you doing?

Hyeongnim! (Hyeongnim - respected older brother)

It's someone you are unable to surpass...

It's someone higher than Mount Tai and higher than the sky.

Hyeongnim... Hyeongnim!

Hyeong... Cho Sang...

Who are you?

Did you want me to see you like this?

That's why you kept drinking your days away?

Hyeongnim!

Say something...

Say something! Hyeongnim...

I asked who you are.

What is all this?

No weeds... not even the soil is dry?!

You tell me... exactly what happened here?!

Here is your first order.

When I found him...

I saw this.

Heuksa Chorong, this gang of bastards...

If someone finds you,

hide your identity and go with him.

I... what am I to do now?

Do not worry.

I...

I will take you.

I will give you shelter.

Hyeongnim...

Do not worry.

Go in peace.

That kid really...

Let's go.

You fight whenever your body relaxes.

Why can't you learn?!

No, it's not like that...

Seok Cheol, that guy...

Rotten Brat.

You still dare to complain about others!

It hurts.

But why are you always picking on me?

Shut it!

You just stay like that the whole day.

But... Who is he...

It's your comrade.

Comrade?

What comrade crap?

He looks just like a male gigolo.

Hello.

Sa Mo.

What is he doing?

Do we have to live together in the future?

Can I spar with him once?

You don't know even after you've seen it?

Even if you try a hundred times, you can't beat him.

How is that possible?

You see...

In this village, I am the King.

You're great...

What?

Aren't you the King?

Stop.

What?

Let go!

Stop.

Let go... It hasn't started.

I told you to stop.

Didn't you say to never give up?

Did you say that as long as I am determined, I can do anything?

At a glance, I know that he's about the same age as me.

How can I possibly not win against this fellow?

Do not hit the head. It really hurts!

This kid!

You think I will let you hit me everyday?

Quickly go back to sleep.

How many days has it been?

Including today, 5 days.

He should be hungry by now...

This is really pretty.

Really looks good.

Is it pretty?

It's pretty.

Come quickly.

We'll be there soon.

Really?

You smile just like a girl...

Alright...

Let's have a good fight here.

In the village, I cannot display my skills because of Heuk Sa Mo.

What?

Where are you going?

Are you afraid to see my true strength?

You want to die?

Just a joke.

Hey, why must I die?

Hey, hey, come on!

For someone like you, one punch ought to do it.

In this world, I'm only afraid of 2 things.

One is to lose... the other is to lose to you.

You're dead.

What? What are you laughing at?

Hey, why are you holding a sword?

Didn't you want to have a good fight?

Hey.

Hey.... really... why are you doing this?

Why is it like this?

Hey, hey, hey. Yeo Un. Yeo Un.

Can you help untie the ropes before you leave. Please.

-You... -Hey?

Untie it yourself.

What?

Hey! Hey! Hey!

Yeo Un, untie the rope then go.

Yeo Un, untie the rope!

Hey... you... this kid.

Yeo Un, untie the rope!

This is destiny.

To be born in this family as a woman

to support the King. In future, the fate of our family clan will lie in your hands.

Hey, hey! Hey, hey!

Hey, do you have a silver dagger? (women of rank wore ornamental silver dagger as chest pendant to symbolize their social standing)

Hey, hey, hey! Help untie the rope before you go!

Do you not have a silver dagger?

You don't have a silver dagger? You don't bring a silver dagger around?

Help! Save Baek Dong Su.

Dong Su, do you want to learn martial arts?

Martial arts? Any kind of martial arts will do.

As long as I can defeat him.

In learning martial arts, not everyone can become powerful

or become a warrior that everybody respects.

That depends on the person,

and I don't need to be respected.

There are 9 out of the 10 people

who lose their lives even before they are properly trained.

And that person who lived will spend the rest of his life seeing bloodshed.

He will spend the rest of his life seeing bloodshed.

Are you still willing to learn even after knowing that?

It is alright! Why do you need to ask?

I'll go out for a while, you guys just stay here quietly.

You are good.

Hey... you think I can't get out from something like that?

I am Baek Dong Su, world's number one Baek Dong Su.

Got it... Baek Dong Su.

I was the one who saved you... Baek Dong Su.

Hey, didn't you say that you would keep it a secret?

You!

Poor children and orphans...

Ordered me to pick a few healthy children...

Catch him! Catch him! Catch the thief!

So, are your parents around?

Hey, how come you are hanging around in Han Yang?

Did you really think that his Royal Highness only asked you?

Even if you were ignorant about that...

How can you draw your knife first at a friend whom you haven't seen in 10 years?

What... to you who is not even worth scolding.

You're the one who drew your sword first.

That's good... these past few days my body's been itching.

Let's have a fight today.

Alright... come.

Be careful or your eyes will pop out!

This fellow who ought to be scolded...

Sa Mo!

You... this fellow, this fellow.

How can it be?

You can't find a great tool like this in the whole of Joseon.

Isn't that right? Look at this, it's so convenient!

Dae Po... this fellow.

Hey, I came first...

Aigoo, really dead tired.

Hey, did you really make all of these?

Yes.

Then, you made this as well?

Yes.

Young Master, quickly go inside.

This guy is Baek Mak Mo's child.

It's probably been about 20 years.

Dae Po!

What is it?

How were you all this time?

Definitely better than you who didn't even get a wife.

You rascal...

Better to not have a child if the child is going to starve.

This fellow...

So has Dong Su lived well?

That...

Well then... I'll just go and see how he is.

Dae Po.

Why do you keep calling me, you lunatic?

Cho Sang hyeongnim left... to a very far away place.

How can Cho Sang hyeongnim leave to a far away place?

How can this be?

Stop it...

Dying with a drink or under a sword... it's all the same.

How... How can it be like this?

You... if you have so much energy, come and help me teach the children.

Wow, really good.

Sa Mo, can we rest already?

I can't do it. My arms and legs that finally healed... are all going to break.

Nothing will happen, so don't worry about that.

How long will I have to hold this?

Two hours.

What?

What? You said 2 hours just now!

Is that so? Then, let's make it 4 hours.

What? I don't know.

I don't want to do it. I'm not going to do it... I'm not some slave!

This kid, you can't even handle a bit of training?

What is the use of holding this?

Damn it. I really cannot hold it anymore.

Damn it, all of you get out!

What is this?

Heuk Sa Mo, can't I take off a stone?

No.

Dong Su!

What?

When I was young, I was in a group of brothers who swore to live and die together.

Gwang Taek hyeongnim, Sa Goeng hyeongnim, Cho Sang hyeongnim, Dae Po, and I.

But your father, Sa Goeng hyeongnim, left first, then Un's father, Cho Sang hyeongnim, left too...

While protecting you, Dong Su, we don't even know if Gwang Taek hyeongnim is dead or alive...

Although with different reasons, they are all people who didn't have enough power to change the world and left...

So you all must certainly become more powerful than they were.

More powerful... and fulfill the dream that we are unable to accomplish. Do you understand?

-=Hwang Jin Gi=- Dong Su.

Well then, go ahead and take a rest.

Taking off half of the wages, the total is 4500.

Thank you.

So when are you leaving?

I've left the cottage too long. I plan to leave tomorrow afternoon.

Come over if there is anything.

Good, thank you very much.

Both our fathers appear to be friends.

How about we become friends also?

What? With you?

Hey.

Both of you should be try to be friends.

What... be friends?

Hey... do you think that I, Baek Dong Su, makes friends with anybody?

Father!

Jin Ju!

What? Leaving so quickly?

Yes.

You now are attached to this village after spending some time here?

What? I am only asking.

Dong Su... what do you think of him?

Dong... Dong Su?!

Let's do what you want then.

Father is really...

It's this fellow?

Yes.

He committed a capital offense...

And refusing to admit to his crimes didn't help the situation...

Then in a fit of rage, he killed a Third Officer.

He's now waiting for death to come.

I heard your martial arts skill is great.

Can you show me?

If you can save me,

My Lord, my life will be at your disposal.

Not bad...

From this moment onwards,

you will be my shadow.

It was said is the Bukbeoljigye...

The Crown Prince has found Hyojong's grave

and is now looking for the Bukbeoljigye.

That's right.

Since the item is over a hundred years old,

it will not be that easy to find.

But in case the Crown Prince does find the Bukbeoljigye...

Such a thing will not happen.

Over the past century,

Heuksa Chorong has also been looking for the Bukbeoljigye.

I can predict

the direction that the Crown Prince will go in.

Ha. Ha. Ha.

I did not think of that.

I have a request to make of you...

If in case

the Crown Prince does find it...

Let me ask you instead.

If in case

the Crown Prince finds it,

Do you want me to kill him?

This can't be said in the palace

but the Crown Prince intends to inherit the will of the previous kings.

Even if it's the king's life...

it is but a speck of dust.

But... who is this friend?

I've never seen him before.

He will be my man in the future.

Take care of him.

Hey, kid.

That murderous gaze of yours...

Just relax a little.

Sa Mo.

Sa Mo.

Where did he go?

~ Aigoo. This is good. Really good! ~

~ Last year came a beggar. ~

You already prepared?

Yes, we have already prepared.

Then let's go.

Are you coming too?

I want to take a stroll in the capital before leaving.

What's wrong, feel sad?

Why would I feel sad?

It's up to you whether you want to come or not.

Hey, aren't you coming?

You all go ahead. I have to go somewhere.

Let's go... Go!

Eat more.

Yes.

Look at you. Coming so early to find me...

His Royal Highness must be very anxious.

How many are there now?

Can't you see with your own eyes?

First, bring these kids to the Warrior Camp...

Must find 10... it's still early.

We already contacted those who want to cooperate with us.

We would be able to find people very quickly

and to bring to the Warrior Camp.

What are these?

A pile of ancient war books

that have been kept for many years.

You should read them.

Select those that you think can be used for teaching.

Hold on!

Those are materials used to train supervisors.

Han Ju, how can you touch those?!

Do it yourself.

Yes.

We don't have a choice.

Today, it's up to you.

Yes.

This afternoon, His Royal Highness has to attend a performance.

He must be back by afternoon at the latest.

From the training supervisor to the Capital Bureau...

What's the matter?

In the new City files,

there is a criminal suspect

who is now under investigation.

Then how do you want me to help you?

It is the descendant of Crown Prince's Bodyguard, Yu Sang Do.

The country has changed,

but he didn't move to another house.

Here, it's right here.

Hye Wa 16 number 9.

Your Highness, it's Hye Wa 16 number 9.

Let's go.

~ Aigoo. This is good, really good! ~

~ Last year came a beggar ~

~ who simply did not die and came back. ~

What?

What?

Why do you keep following me?

Didn't you say it was up to me?

Fine, up to you.

Where are we?

Baek Dong Su.

Ah really...

Really frustrating! You...

I'm leaving today.

What? Today?

Oh, good. Then walk carefully!

Oh, there is also a well.

Wow, there's a fish!

Wow, really?

Is that right?

Wow, there is fish in this well.

Where are you going?

Hey, can we go?

Hey, you should have asked me to follow along.

Who asked you to follow along?

It's really troublesome.

Oh... this guy is really...

That's why I told you not to tag along.

Hey, Beak Dong Su.

Where did you get all these from?

This is all because... I am Baek Dong Su.

Wow, you are really great!

It's nothing.

Is it someone you know?

No.

Let's quickly go. They are waiting for us.

After Seok Cheol, I am the next one.

Quickly, distribute it.

Wow, looks very delicious!

I also want some!

Wow, it looks so delicious.

Are you all right?

That's really...

Who are you?

Apologize.

What?

I'm asking you to apologize.

In this world, I only fear two things.

To not be able to eat and the feeling of being hungry until my stomach touches my back.

Don't you understand?

In your eyes, all this may be garbage.

But to us... it is a meal.

How much will be enough?

How much for that food? I'm asking you.

One Yang.

Three bowls of the most expensive rice and soup would at most be 5 Fun. (Fun is the subunit of Yang, equivalent to 1/100 yang)

Two Yang.

What a ridiculous kid.

Did you follow us all the way here?

Of course.

Of course I ran. Did you think I walked?

This fellow, how dare you act this way in front of my lord!

All right.

What is your name?

What is the use of knowing that?

Your Royal Highness, it is getting late.

That fellow... I have seen him somewhere before.

What?

Your Royal Highness, it is an abandoned house.

A family who has been living in the darkness for a hundred years...

would not be so easy to find.

Your Royal Highness, it is about time for the performances to start.

Fine, then let's go back.

Sir!

I've waited for you for so long that my throat is now dry.

No, it is a bit hoarse now.

They said that I would see a high ranking official today.

And here I was thinking that I can use my sword for once.

But if they won't let me cut the Crown Prince's body...

What should I do? Please give some ideas.

Your Highness, please take care your royal body.