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-=Episode 11=-

-=Episode 11=- Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

The time has come.

We cannot defy destiny. But, do keep in mind...

Mistakes will not be tolerated.

We will definitely take the Crown Prince's life.

Why are you here?

I was asked to bring over the Samini if I were to find the right time.

-=Hong Sa Hae (Hong Dae Ju's son)=- I was asked to bring over the Samini if I were to find the right time.

I was asked to bring over the Samini if I were to find the right time.

What?

It seems like father doesn't fully trust you.

Over there!

If you go back there, there is an unused passage.

It should be safe there.

What about you?

I... I have to divert them away.

What is the matter? Please go quickly.

Please go quickly... hurry!

We should have gone to this side just now... Ah, you are really...

There! There!

What...

Aish...

This is all your fault.

What can you do being so slow?

Isn't it because they heard you shouting, that they got away?

You don't even know the basics of tailing somebody.

She hasn't returned yet?

-=Im Su Ung (Training Commander)=- She hasn't returned yet?

She hasn't returned yet?

No.

I saw the minister on my way in here.

Something happened here today, right?

What?

That...

That's something I have no knowledge of.

But...

Miss, why are you not at the Cheon Am temple, but in the palace?

Could it be... because of the Crown Prince?

No.

I just had to get rid of a heavy burden.

But, Miss... why were those fellows chasing you?

That, I too, do not know.

Even without knowing the reason, you would try to escape?

I have had to live like that.

That ogpae... (ogpae - jade shell ornament)

A lady had dropped and lost this before.

As I was wearing it, this ogpae saved my life once.

So, I picked up even the small pieces and stuck them together. It seems to be fine.

This ogpae... is mine. (ogpae - jade shell ornament)

What?

I lost this when I was young.

Hey, you?...

No... I mean... Miss.

Then... Miss... you had saved my life.

Looks like we have a bond of destiny.

Look at this. This is what the Heuksa Chorong has been looking for, for the last 100 years.

Look... this is that item.

-=Cheon (Heuksa Chorong, Sky Lord)=- Look... this is that item.

-=Cheon (Heuksa Chorong, Sky Lord)=-

-=Hong Dae Ju=-

I have a small request for you.

To get rid of the Crown Prince, we will certainly need this.

However, before this item is turned over to the Qing empire,

what might you do if I temporarily lend this to you?

What I need... is not a fake item like that.

Since it is a fake, you can use it however you wish.

Thank you.

Then, I shall follow your instructions, and show you the true value

of the real and living Bukbeoljigye.

Do as you wish.

-=Heuksa Chorong=-

-=Ji (Heuksa Chorong, Earth Lord)=-

I don't know why, but you look particularly deep and quiet?

Bukbeoljigye? -=Bukbeoljigye - the Northern Expedition strategy war book that King Hyojong left behind=-

It was not the real one. Why bother so much?

If it was real... If it was real, would you have cared to bring it?

I really cannot understand you.

Didn't you say you wanted to be carefree?

You wanted to leave from here... move like the wind and live free.

Isn't it right?

So what...

But, what you are doing till now is not like that.

Am I right? Looks like you are enjoying it.

Place your hand on your heart and see if you are enjoying it.

Is it so?

I don't know that well enough, but there is one thing that I do know.

It is that I want you... all of you... right under my feet.

Of all the things in this world... Not everything will turn out like you want.

Fine. I suppose it can be that way.

You can say that too.

Dong Su! Yeo Un!

I.. I.. I knew that you would do it successfully!

Good. Good.

You have worked so hard.

Even though you are young, you are fairly bright, I say!

Old Mister.

What?

Don't you have something to tell us?

What?

I already know everything.

What?

You were sent to this beacon post for only 10 days. Isn't it?

Oh... That...

Yes, right.

Sure... Just 10 days, but so what?

Ten days? Then what does that mean?

Cho Rip, tomorrow we are going to the palace.

What?

Palace?

We have heard everything. How sick can you be to go from being a General to this state?

A General?

What, then what does that mean?

Hey, Cho Rip. This old mister...

He is a total fraud.

What, what, a fraud?

He was demoted and came to the Beacon post for that. He is Hamgyeong province's Byeongmajeoldosa.

-=Byeongmajeoldosa: Junior Rank 2 Officer with Provincial Army Command Responsibility=- He was demoted and came to the Beacon post for that. He is Hamgyeong province's Byeongmajeoldosa.

-=Byeongmajeoldosa: Junior Rank 2 Officer with Provincial Army Command Responsibility=-

-=Byeongmajeoldosa: Junior Rank 2 Officer with Provincial Army Command Responsibility=- B... B... Byeongmajeoldosa?

B... B... Byeongmajeoldosa?

Really... Did you just say Byeongmajeoldosa? That is Byeongmajeol... of second highest rank... sir?

Mmm...

I mean... If so...

the post above Junior Rank 3 Sugunjeoldosa and the post above Senior Rank 3 Daejehak...

That Junior Rank 2 Byeongmajeoldosa, right?

Ah, I said you got it!

Why do you keep on asking?

Hey, you rascal.

As you have understood it at least now, you should be kneeling down, begging for mercy!

For not knowing it until now, I am really sorry...

Like that!

Do you hear what I am saying?

Aigoo, General, I did not recognize you sooner. I'm really sorry.

How are you going to punish me?

Ah, enough!

What bullshit mercy?

Old Mister.

Old Mister... Do you still think you're the Byeongmajeoldosa?

Aren't you just a Beacon Post Guard now? Beacon Post Guard.

That's true.

Seriously.

Even the Crown Prince dare not do anything to me.

But a skinny old mister like you...

Aigoo, after a trip to the city and back... my body is still tired.

Hey, Cho Rip.

I'll leave the rest of the matters to you and old mister. Do as you deem fit.

Hey, brat, Dong Su... Dong Su...

Leave him alone!

Even though he's a crazy brat who doesn't care, he'll be doing something big sometime soon.

-=Heuk Sa Mo=-

-=Heuk Sa Mo=- What? Dong Su was bitten by a snake?

What? Dong Su was bitten by a snake?

This brat, really.

Compared to a knife, poison is even more terrible. How many times have I said it?

Didn't he try every poison in the world before?

-=Jang Mi So=- Didn't he try every poison in the world before?

Didn't he try every poison in the world before?

-=Jang Mi=- Didn't he try every poison in the world before?

Didn't he try every poison in the world before?

He regained his strength immediately after eating a bowl of beef soup rice.

Come, come. Drink one cup.

Good, thanks.

Jang Mi, I didn't think of that.

That's why I've said, there must be a woman in the household.

Why don't you take advantage of this opportunity and get married too?

What?

What? Nothing!

Then I'll go back to sleep.

Finish everything and leave.

Seriously, it got into my nose.

Why are you saying such things?

-=Sword Saint, Gim Gwang Taek (Joseon Best Swordsman)=-

-=Sword Saint, Gim Gwang Taek (Joseon Best Swordsman)=- The Ga Ok that you know

The Ga Ok that you know

is already dead, sir.

This is from Aunt Jang Mi.

Sit down.

This...

How old are you this year?

I'm bangnyeon.

-=Bangnyeon: women around 20 years old=- I'm bangnyeon.

-=Bangnyeon: women around 20 years old=- .

Is that Dae Po's?

Ah, yes.

Dae Po was no different than a blood-brother to me...

So you are also no different than a daughter to me.

All the good and bad times we experienced together, will those brats understand?

Those brats?

Being able to leave the mountain is already not bad.

Not seeing them for a long time, I miss them.

Me too.

Well, you go now.

Though this is also fate, I'm a bit reluctant to see you go.

Old mister.

Just stay here and live comfortably

and peacefully for the rest of your life.

All alone...

By yourself.

Don't lose courage.

Fine.

Go on.

Looks like you'll have a hard time in the future...

Because you have no manners.

Go on.

Fine.

This kid,

will definitely become someone great after going through some hardships.

Are you General Seo Yu Dae?

Yes I am.

Capture this rebel.

Yes!

Come in!

Where are you going?

-=Hwang Jin Gi=- Where do you think you're going again?

-=Hwang Jin Gi=. I told you to stay in the hideout obediently.

I told you to stay in the hideout obediently.

Dong Su is leaving for the palace.

As for his return, I don't know when that will be.

I should at least say good bye, right?

I'll go to the palace gate just for a little while, all right?

You will get to greet him sometime later.

That hurts.

Rotten girl, why can't you understand?

Is the palace a place fit for a bandit?

Shouldn't your liver jump out of your stomach in fear?

Aigoo, seriously...

Father...

Father, what?

Go in.

So,

did you learn a lot after passing your test at the Beacon Post?

Yes.

- What bullshit learning? We just washed clothes. - Snake bite too.

Right.

Since all of you are from Jang Yong, compared to any other trainees,

you must exhibit strong alertness, sincerity and loyalty.

There are reasons why His Royal Highness picked the few of you to invite to the palace.

So, apart from enriching your skills, you must be vigilant at all times.

Is His Royal Highness facing any danger?

Time and again in this place, the Crown Prince finds himself without a moment to even sit down in peace.

With me, Baek Dong Su around, you no longer have to worry.

Yes... I'm sorry.

Told you to shut up.

Even your speech and actions also need to improve. Do not forget that.

- Yes. - Yes.

You're getting off work very late, Minister of Justice.

I have something to tell just you, Minister of Justice.

The Crown Prince is already a sinking ship.

A smart man knows when to give up. Why don't you alight from his ship?

What? Are you threatening me now?

You don't have to be so angry.

I can feel winds of change within the palace lately...

Slowly but surely it will end up dark and cloudy.

All those stumbling blocks in my way,

I would like to eliminate each one of them.

Please look... Even heavens know what's going to happen.

I'm afraid something big will happen tonight.

What can I do for you?

So, is your arm better?

Does this look any better?

-=In (Heuksa Chorong, Human Lord)=- Does this look any better?

-=In (Heuksa Chorong, Human Lord)=- Does it?

Does it?

It's really better!

I like it.

Just what I needed.

It fits well too.

I'm stronger!

My thumb got stronger before that, and now my arm has gotten stronger too!

I need you to settle a matter for me.

I'm the kind who doesn't forget the kindness he received.

Speak. No matter what it is, I will get all of it settled!

How much money are you planning to hand over?

Who is it?

No asking of any question... just answer me.

From minister Hong Dae Ju?

It's so late and you're still reading. Don't you think it's a bit too late for that?

Who is it?

Have you forgotten my voice so soon?

-=Crown Prince Sado=- Have you forgotten my voice so soon?

-=Crown Prince Sado=-

I'm not after your life, so you put down your sword.

I'm confused.

I'm here to have a talk with you.

As an assassin, what reasons do you have to come looking for me?

You're right.

Then I'll just go straight to the point.

That Northern Expedition delusion you have...

It's not too late yet, so why don't you give up?

Think about it thoroughly.

A small country like yours trying to invade Qing.

Does this makes any sense?

There was a time, when Joseon ruled the entire continent.

This country, and its royalty... Do you think that's all a joke?

If you really think of it that way, Then I should have killed you back then at Jang Yongi.

Look, Crown Prince,

that's just a mirage.

I will grab hold of it.

Grab it... and show it to everyone.

If you can be on my side on my royal path...

No, no.

You can forget about that.

Looks like you want to give up on living like a real human being.

But I gave up on that a long time ago.

Crown Prince, if you take me not to be a human being just because we're not on the same side...

then in my eyes, the Crown Prince is...

nothing but a beast.

Do you understand what I'm trying to tell you?

Do you really have no intention of giving up?

Even if you were to kill me right here,

I will still not give up on that Northern Expedition dream.

You're really stubborn.

This fellow here is something I treasure very much.

If I still have the chance to meet with you next time,

I'll introduce this fellow to you.

Sorry for interrupting your reading.

That mirage, if it's there...

just let it slowly drift away.

Stop it for a moment.

General Seo.

Why are you still resisting?

The Crown Prince is personally directing a military exercise.

Isn't that a fact... and doesn't it deserve undisputed death penalty?

The troops at the HamGyeong province

do not belong to His Highness Crown Prince.

Those troops belong to His Majesty.

They only listen to somebody getting direct orders of Majesty... Me!

Me, Byeongmajeoldosa Seo Yu Dae. They are my soldiers.

Ha Ha. You're really a stick-in-the-mud.

Do you think the Crown Prince will concern himself with the loyalty of an old general?

Why don't you just tell a lie to save your own skin?

That's the only way out.

Although I am tied firmly onto this torture chair,

I'm still a general whose life and death is decreed by His Majesty.

Even if you kill me immediately,

I will never bow my head down to a dipshit traitor.

Dipshit traitor?

General, you have unwavering loyalty but

I'm afraid today will be the last time you can show it.

Why?

Because your Crown Prince

will also become like you soon.

You bastard!

You said that military officer Seo Yu Dae was planning a revolt with the Crown Prince?!

-=Yeong Jo=- You said that military officer Seo Yu Dae was planning a revolt with the Crown Prince?!

You said that military officer Seo Yu Dae was planning a revolt with the Crown Prince?!

That is right, Your Majesty.

Minister of Defense, are you certain?

Your Majesty, if your humble subject has said even one word of lie,

I will kill myself right here.

Minister of Defense, what revolt are you talking about

that required you to call me here?

Officer Seo Yu Dae whom the State Tribunal is now investigating,

was serving as the Byeongmajeoldosa for the Hamgyeong Province.

They are under His Royal Highness' jurisdiction, and secretly the troops are being redeployed.

If it's the Byeoymajeoldosa of the Hamgyeong Province,

isn't he the one responsible for the Northern border's defense?

That is correct.

Do you have solid evidence?

Yes, of course.

Your Majesty, there is something I need you to verify personally.

What is this?

Why do you look so nervous?

Your Royal Highness, the palace atmosphere is not normal.

What do you mean?

Minister Hong Dae Ju called the Noron officials

and had a secret rendezvous at the entertainment house.

Furthermore, the State Tribunal is currently

proceeding with giving General Seo Yu Dae a Chuguk.

-=Chuguk: State Tribunal's Criminal Chargesheet as per Royal Decree=- proceeding with giving General Seo Yu Dae a Chuguk.

-=Chuguk: State Tribunal's Criminal Chargesheet as per Royal Decree=- What are you saying?

-=Chuguk: State Tribunal's Criminal Chargesheet as per Royal Decree=-

General Seo Yu Dae is

getting a Chuguk?

Under what charges?

I'm also afraid that

your authority will be curtailed with a Gwangseohaeng.

-=Gwanseohaeng: refers to Crown Prince Sado's inspection of Pyeongan Province and Hamgyeongdo=- Your authority will be curtailed with a Gwangseohaeng.

-=Gwanseohaeng: refers to Crown Prince Sado's inspection of Pyeongan Province and Hamgyeongdo=-

So, the gwanseohaeng I was expecting is already becoming a reality.

I have to meet General Seo immediately.

Your Royal Highness...

It is not a good thing for you to see General Seo.

What do you mean by that?

I cannot just watch General Seo sacrifice himself for me.

You cannot bear to see him now.

Minister of Defense won't bring up a matter that has been settled a long time ago for no reason.

Clearly you should take each step carefully.

Your Royal Highness.

Your Royal Highness.

His Majesty is looking for you.

You had better speak.

What exactly is this map?

Why can't you talk?

Minister of Defense, you say it.

What does this map show?

Your Majesty, I'm afraid I may not know, but...

it's the map for a Northern Expedition.

What did you say, a Northern Expedition?

Minister, did you just say Northern Expedition?

That is correct.

Your Majesty, please show it to me.

This is treason.

Undoubtedly, this is treason.

Your Majesty, isn't this an act of treason against Qing?

I will have to report on the Crown Prince's actions to the Emperor, Your Majesty.

If you want to hide this matter,

immediately please have this person's throat cut.

There is no other way to proceed.

Did you say treason?

That is nonsense.

Not treason?

This. Looking at this, you still say that it is not treason?

Listen to me well, Minister of Qing.

This land of Joseon...

From when did it become a property of Qing?

For 5000 years of history, half of Qing land belonged to Joseon.

If we are reclaiming what was once ours, how can you call it treason?

Crown Prince, are you out of your mind?

You have forgotten ByeongJa and Samjeongdo so quickly?

Byeongja Horan and... (Byeongja Horan: 2nd Manchu Qing invasion of Joseon, 1636)

the humilation at Samjeongdo... (Samjeongdo - Place where the Joseon King was forced to bow to Qing)

I know it all very well.

But, the Joseon king was not kneeling down to your Qing Emperor,

but rather to this country's common people. How can you not know that, I ask?

Crown Prince!

Shut your mouth!

Do you really want to die?

I am not afraid to die, but

-=Hung Bo Han (Crown Prince Sado's father in law. Noron leader)=- I am not afraid to die, but

-=Hung Bo Han (Crown Prince Sado's father in law. Noron leader)=- the sincerity of our common people and their faithfulness to Your Majesty...

for them to remain unchanged on my death, I request you to find out the truth.

I told you to shut your mouth!

Your Majesty, if you won't be angry at me speaking...

-=chiljoryongyongpo: 7 dragon claws. Qing Emperor's Sign=- The Crown Prince is wearing a chiljoryongyongpo.

-=chiljoryongyongpo: 7 dragon claws. Qing Emperor's Sign=- .

Your Royal Highness.

Chiljoryongyongpo.

Isn't it only the Emperor who is allowed to wear that?

I am here to present these newly made clothes.

-=Queen Jeong Sun=- I am here to present these newly made clothes.

-=Queen Jeong Sun=-

The Crown Prince cannot wear a sajoryongyongpo with 7 claws.

-=Ojoryongyongpo: (5 claws) Jeoson King Sajoryongyongpo: (4 claws) Crown Prince=- The Crown Prince cannot wear a sajoryongyongpo with 7 claws.

-=Ojoryongyongpo: (5 claws) Jeoson King Sajoryongyongpo: (4 claws) Crown Prince=- This cannot be taken lightly as it is an act of treason.

This cannot be taken lightly as it is an act of treason.

You, you brat, how dare you...

His Royal Highness has ordered you to escort the young lady.

Something bad is about to happen.

I can not leave,

so you have to escort her.

Commander, did something happen to His Royal Highness?

I don't know yet.

It will be fine as long as you complete your task.

Understand?

- Yes. - Yes.

Did you really do something treasonous?

Privately reading reports and documents...

and repeatedly making work trips... Was it all for this?

Your Majesty, it's not so.

Could I not plead you to see the truths in this son's sincere heart?

Your Majesty, all of us humble servants would agree that

we can no longer turn a blind eye to the arrogant transgressions of the Crown Prince.

We pray, Your Majesty, to understand the painful conclusions inside us humble servants.

This son has done nothing for Your Majesty to lose face.

- Your Majesty. - Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, our ears are numb from hearing the illogical babbles from the Crown Prince.

Your Majesty, retribution is in order, for the high treason.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Shut up!

From today onwards, you are under Pyeseoin from your Crown Prince status.

-=Pyeseoin: Decoronation of a Crown Prince due to a Criminal Offense=- .

-=Pyeseoin: Decoronation of a Crown Prince due to a Criminal Offense=- Your Majesty!

Your Majesty.

Take off your shoes.

May this son ask what his crime is?

Take off your crown. Bow your head down to the floor.

Your Majesty...

You fellow will defy a royal order and not do what I asked?

Good job, all of you.

You did a lot there!

Oh, don't mention it. Don't thank me, just thank our people.

-=Gim Han Gu: Queen Jeong Sun's father=-

Mission accomplished.

I should go to the entertainment house. It's time for a good glass of wine.

Good, please do so.

If we go here on the river, the water is really shallow.

But look, there are soldiers everywhere.

How can we leave the palace?

There is a way. Regardless of your social status,

there is one way to leave the palace.

-=Shigumun: The gate for dead bodies to be taken out=-

- Your Royal Highness. - Your Royal Highness.

The Crown Prince keeps doing rash things on his own whims,

but I feel it is because he has some illness.

How can the Crown Prince who was sincere all his life, undergo decoronation?

Your Majesty, please calm your anger and take back that order.

I do not want to hear it.

If you are going to raise this matter again, just leave now.

Your Majesty, he is the one to inherit your throne soon, right?

Ah, it's finished.

No matter what decision I make,

his life as the Crown Prince is finished.

You had resented my joining hands with the Norons, right?

Didn't you say that you would be different, Crown Prince?

However, from being different from me,

what benefit did you get, Crown Prince?

Stripped of the crown, and locked in this jail...

Is this the path you had to choose, Crown Prince?

Father! Father!

What is happening?

-=Jeong Jo=- Father!

Stop!

Put that mask down.

I think I haven't seen you before.

Are you new?

Yes, we're new.

Let them out!

Hey... Hey!

It may be infectious. Better wipe properly.

Yes, I will wipe the face until it shines.

What is this, you all... How come?

Finally, we came down from the mountain.

-=Sang Gak, Tae Yong, Yong Geol=- Finally, we came down from the mountain.

-=Sang Gak, Tae Yong, Yong Geol=- Haven't seen you in a long time, Baek Dong Su.

Haven't seen you in a long time, Baek Dong Su.

Yes. I thought you guys would rot there at Jangyong for a lifetime.

Somehow you all managed to get out faster than I thought.

What do you mean, you...

But, who is this pretty lady?

Hey! Hey!

You don't need to take it seriously.

Un has become more dashing.

Seems like he would kill women with that smile.

You are all here.

Sa Mo!

I am a bit late here, it seems.

But, Dong Su...

I heard you got bit by a snake. Are you all right?

Sa Mo, are you worried about me?

I am the great hero, Baek Dong Su.

How would a small bite hurt me?

I was not just a little worried. I was extremely worried.

Who is that?

Miss, are you all right?

Dong Su!

- Captain. - Sa Mo.

Sa Mo.

- Captain. - Captain.

"SaMo, SaMo"... Whom are you loving "some more"?

I really can't stand to watch it!

Initially I was aiming at you... Looks like I caught an old pig instead.

Though not what I wanted, this is not bad either.

Look what I found. Isn't this the samini whom Lord Hong is looking hard for?

I have to think that the girl would be of some use to me.

- You! - Captain.

This is my prey.

You need to practice Martial Arts more.

I don't think I see anybody useful here.

I brought this sword for nothing.

You, girly looking guy. You come along.

Make it fast.

Cho Rib...

Dong Su...

Do not challenge me.

Step aside.

I'll deal with him.

So you are the strongest here?

If anybody is called a brutal man...

then it's me they are talking about.

Sword Saint, what are you doing here?

It's my mistake. I should have killed you back then.

Sword Saint, I am scared.

Today will become your funeral day.

Today, where will you cut me next?

I used too much strength today.

Sword Saint, you can cut off my other arm another day.

Sa Mo.

Sa Mo.

Sa Mo, Sa Mo.

Hyeongnim, I won't easily die.

Sa Mo.

Sa Mo, Sa Mo.

Captain!

Get a hold of yourself, Sa Mo.

Sa Mo.

Sa Mo.

Your Royal Highness.

How did the Ji Seon matter go?

She has safely left the palace.

That is a relief.

His Majesty wants to see you.

Please go with a strong mind.

Who are you?

Call Hwang Jin Gu!

What?

This fellow... How dare you come here and from where?

You once... The hopae?...

Really stop it, and bring him quickly!

Sa Mo, Sa Mo.

Sa Mo can live, no?

His wound is deep. If he survives the night,

he will probably be fine.

Do not worry.

This fellow is not one who will easily die.

For the next few days, stay together.

Mmm...

Don't make trouble over silly things.

Don't I know that?

I'm sorry to trouble you.

Even if it's inconvenient, we need to live together.

Anyway, there is no other room around here for a woman to be alone.

By chance, do you know?

What?

Dong Su and I, have been engaged since we were young.

What?

Is there something going on in the palace?

We don't really know.

We were asked to escort Miss Ji Seon out of the palace.

We just followed the orders.

I promise you once and for all

No matter what condition I am in, I will not stand by and see you die.

Sa Mo.

Didn't you say you would protect me?

Sa Mo.

If a warrior's confidence falls apart like this,

how can he accomplish great things?

Pick it up.

Don't you see? You cannot do anything with a sword.

If so, shouldn't you be teaching me?

I want to learn and have my revenge for Sa Mo.

Even if you become Joseon's best swordsman,

If you hold an angry sword, you wouldn't pierce even a rotting melon.

I've already told you.

Hold the sword with your heart.

Only an earnest heart can swing a sword.

Uncle.

Will you take my sword?

I am ashamed of my incompetence.

I saw a sword with an intent there.

The sword in your heart,

has a strong an unwavering intent... It is to kill.

I'm sorry.

He will recover in no time. Please don't worry.

Miss, you and I... have a deep destiny.

But...

How did you end up as a Samini?

From the day I was born, my destiny has been to become a Samini.

Then, until now, have you always lived alone?

My days have been lonely and difficult.

Had His Highness not taken interest in me...

I... I will protect you.

No... It's just...

As His Highness has to be in the palace,

I can be like a parent to you. Like a friend too. So...

Please don't be like this.

I do not want anybody to be in danger because of me.

I...

Miss, do not say such things, please!

There is no such thing as destiny.

If that is true and people are to just follow their destiny,

then I would be living my whole life as a disabled man,

nameless, mindless, and scared for life.

Do you truly believe, that you can get rid of destiny?

You can watch me.

I... This Baek Dong Su, will show it to you.

Sa Mo.

Please open your eyes.

In this world, there are two things that I'm most afraid of.

Sa Mo would die, and I will be left with nobody with me.

Sa Mo, you understand me the most.

If it is so...

If you go, leaving just me behind...

Sa Mo.

Sa Mo, Sa Mo.

Are you feeling better?

Dong Su!

Sa Mo, Sa Mo... are you all right? Are you all right, Sa Mo...

Sa Mo, Sa Mo.

Sa Mo, Sa Mo, Sa Mo... Are you all right?

Looks like he's woken up. I am so relieved.

But, why do I feel that I am the only one left out?

How do you feel, after the duel with Gwang Taek?

At least a couple of levels higher than me.

How many levels?

Not just a couple. No less than 10 levels higher.

Do you know the reason why I don't draw my sword against Gwang Taek?

I don't know.

There must be a reason, right?

It's because Gwang Taek would not show all that he can do.

In a fight with me he does not show all that he knows.

What do you think is the reason?

Because,

he is stronger.

Is that what you think?

I am sorry.

You don't have to be.

That could possibly be the case.

But, I think of it differently.

Because his heart has no intention to kill.

As he doesn't have an intent to kill, he cannot win against me.

But if he doesn't want to kill,

beating him is of no fun for me either.

So, I have an order for you.

This disciple will accept your direction.

Go to the butcher shop.

I want to see Gwang Taek's murderous eyes.

You're Un, right?