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-=Episode 12=- Since the Crown Prince has lost his crown,

Since the Crown Prince has lost his crown,

Your Excellency, it seems that your objective has been achieved.

What about the Bukbeoljigye?

-=Hong Dae Ju=- .

-=Hong Dae Ju=- We only have half of the forged copy.

We only have half of the forged copy.

If we can catch the Samini who escaped,

we will be able to get the complete copy of the Bukbeoljigye.

-=Cheon (Heuksa Chorong, Sky Lord)=- we will be able to get the complete copy of the Bukbeoljigye.

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

-=Cheon (Heuksa Chorong, Sky Lord)=- . Please wait a little while longer.

Please wait a little while longer.

Fine.

But... have you heard of the Muyesinbo?

-=Muyesinbo: A chronicle of martial arts detailing the theskills of assassins, compiled under Crown Prince Sado's order, in Yeongjo 35th year (Year 1759)=- . . But... have you heard of the Muyesinbo?

-=Muyesinbo: A chronicle of martial arts detailing the the skills of assassins, compiled under Crown Prince Sado's order, in Yeongjo 35th year (Year 1759)=- . . .

-=Muyesinbo: A chronicle of martial arts detailing the the skills of assassins, compiled under Crown Prince Sado's order, in Yeongjo 35th year (Year 1759)=- . I heard that Sword Saint compiled a book on martial arts while travelling around in Qing.

I heard that Sword Saint compiled a book on martial arts while travelling around Qing.

It contains the 18 martial arts skills used by assassins.

Are you saying that Gwang Taek wrote a martial arts book?

That's right.

It looks like it was an order from the Crown Prince before he went to Qing.

If you, Sky Lord, are able to get hold of that martial arts book,

you will be the strongest martial artist not only of Joseon but also of Qing.

Are you saying that I'm not the best right now?

Of course, to me your martial arts skills are second to none in Joseon.

But the people out there say that Sword Saint is the best.

You said Muyesinbo, huh?

Its name is loud and clear.

But I don't need it.

Listen, Your Excellency.

Someone who can write the same martial arts book is right in front of you and you are asking him to read that useless book?

Be that as it may,

I will find that martial arts book and send it to you.

Think of it as my sincerity.

And, oh... there is also something I want to tell you.

Although the Crown Prince has lost his crown,

-=Pyeseoin: When princes or princesses are charged with a crime, they are stripped of their titles and become commoners.=- . . Although the Crown Prince has lost his crown,

-=Pyeseoin: When princes or princesses are charged with a crime, they are stripped of their titles and become commoners.=- . His Majesty will not give up on the Crown Prince so easily.

His Majesty will not give up on the Crown Prince so easily.

The imprisoned Crown Prince should be killed, you mean?

There is a better plan than that.

Please give me your help.

For just this job...

your help is certainly needed, Sky Lord.

I have an order for you.

Make a trip to the butcher shop.

You're Un, right?

I'll clean things up.

Yong Geol... Yong Geol!

Are you unable to sleep for some reason?

-=Sword Saint Gim Gwang Taek (Joseon's best Swordman)=-

I feel anxious for some reason.

What?

You have been here the entire night?

Is Yeo Un not back yet?

Prepare to return to the palace immediately.

But, Sa Mo... who will take care of him?

I will take care of Sa Mo.

-=Im Su Ung (Training Commander)=- . . .

-=Im Su Ung (Training Commander)=- . I will investigate the Crown Prince's crime to revolt and punish him accordingly.

I will investigate the Crown Prince's crime to revolt and punish him accordingly.

But how can I watch my son die without taking any action?

Save him.

Rescue the Crown Prince from this corruption quagmire and set right the wrongs of this nation.

Your humble subject Im Su Ung, will follow your Royal Decree.

If that is so, allow us to serve His Royal Highness.

You should all remain in the palace, looking after His Royal Highness Prince Heir.

Then...

Master said that with Heuk Sa Mo sunbae and the boys from Jang Yong here, (sunbae - senior, mentor)

there should be nothing to worry about.

-=Hwang Jin Gi=- . .

-=Hwang Jin Gi=- . You're almost fully recovered.

You're almost fully recovered.

Thank you.

I still feel very sorry.

-=Heuk Sa Mo=- But where have all the children gone?

But where have all the children gone?

I told them to enter the palace first.

Don't worry about anything else... just focus on getting well.

Yes.

Can I entrust him in your care?

Yes.

I must go somewhere for a while. Take care.

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

Is it today?

So, you have got an answer?

It is not something of concern to you.

How was Un?

He is the best assassin I've ever seen.

Alright.

So Ga Ok, have you found an answer?

Do you not want to leave with me?

Today is the last day I will be seeing you.

Is your body not the same as before?

Or, do you feel I am getting old and are being merciful?

Not to an old love.

Please show me... what you've learned over these past 20 years.

I will put all those years into this sword.

See it to your heart's content.

I saw...

How you have been all these years.

Without missing any details... I saw everything.

I'm afraid we won't see each other again.

Please be sure to take care of yourself.

I've met Hwang Jin Gi.

How did you meet him?

It was a chance meeting. He was a great help.

Hwang Jin Gi has a daughter who looks very much like you.

It has been a long time. We need to go on like that.

The rest of my life...

I want to spend with you.

Is my greed too crazy?

We have gone too far.

Now... please let me go.

Aigoo, what should I do?

What is this?

What is going on?

Dong Su! Assassins broke in!

What? Assa... assassins?

What happened?

Sa Mo sunbae was injured in a surprise attack?

So, is his health all right?

Yes.

But...

How come you are here?

I... came over to take a look as a precaution.

I heard the kids have left the mountain so I came over to take a look.

Fortunately, Un had given emergency treatment.

Are you hurt?

This... no.

The wound might get infected if we ignore it. Let me take a look.

How did you get this wound?

I got this wound when we were coming out through the Corpse Gate.

-=Corpse Gate: the gate where corpses are removed from the palace.=- . I got this wound when we were coming out through the Corpse Gate.

I got this wound when we were coming out through the Corpse Gate.

Do not lie.

Soldiers in the palace do not use flying darts.

Don't you know that?

This wound was caused by a 3-pronged dart.

The 3-pronged dart

is a weapon used only by the Jang Yong comrades.

You too know this very well.

Tell me the truth.

What exactly happened?

That wound is indeed caused by the assassins.

Un acted as a bait for those assassins

and the wound is from that.

I get it.

We will know when these fellows wake up and recall it.

Are you feeling all right?

I'm fine.

Yeo Un, you...

What exactly happened?

Will they be fine?

They are all still alive.

Speak. Exactly what happened?

They seemed to be Heuksa Chorong assassins.

But...

as they had their faces covered, I cannot confirm their appearance.

Un, if you had come here quicker, then it wouldn't be this bad.

I understand.

Rest here until Heuk Sa Mo sunbae returns.

You three can go to the palace with me.

I will leave the children in your hands.

Yes.

Thank you.

I'll listen to your explanation later.

I am the one thankful to you...

for letting me live.

Aigoo, Sa Mo orabeoni!

I should be going to have a look but because of the kids, I can't go.

You useless girl, what are you doing?

I know.

If you have time to throw darts then why don't you make some porridge to give to the boys.

Those boys are lying bleeding, and this brat here...

Aunt, you are really...

Back then, I learned martial arts with Yeo Un and also Dong Su.

From... my father.

I may be a useless girl but at least I can protect myself, no?

Aigoo, crazy girl.

If a useless girl keeps showing her low birth status, how can she marry into a good family?

What do you want to learn martial arts for?

Aunt...

I have not forgotten anything.

Those who killed my father,

injured those boys,

and stabbed uncle Sa Mo.

Those fellows are around, right?

Just wait and see, there will be a day when I...

Crazy girl! Crazy girl!

Come to your senses!

Why?

I must take revenge!

You... this brat.

You!

The Minister of Defense is looking for you.

You want to climb to higher places?

Yes.

Then, how do you plan on doing that?

You think just by being good in martial arts you can climb up?

Please give me some advice.

In front of a stronger person, you express your loyalty by even jumping into a sea of flames.

In front of the weak, you become as impassable as the Taesan mountain.

If someone blocks your way, you take him down without mercy.

If someone is impeding your progress,

you must trample him ruthlessly.

That is how you climb up to a high position.

Being someone who will be in-charge of Heuksa Chorong in the future,

why be a lapdog of the Crown Prince?

How did you know?

If any matter happens in the palace, wouldn't it be unusual if I didn't know?

-=Crown Prince Sado=- .

-=Crown Prince Sado=- What do you mean by that?

What do you mean by that?

His Royal Highness has lost his crown?

His Royal Highness is starting his detention period.

-=Detention period: The criminal loses freedom. Imprisoned but with no other punishment yet=- . His Royal Highness is starting his detention period.

-=Detention period: The criminal loses freedom. Imprisoned but with no other punishment yet=- . . .

-=Detention period: The criminal loses freedom. Imprisoned but with no other punishment yet=- . As if losing the crown isn't enough, he has to be in detention also?

As if losing the crown isn't enough, he has to be in detention also?

How can it be like this?

This is His Majesty's decree.

There aren't any better methods

for keeping His Royal Highness alive.

We must escort His Royal Highness out of the palace.

An unprecedented violent storm will sweep into the palace soon.

You do as you seem fit.

What do you mean?

Like I said, escort the Crown Prince out of the palace.

Commander, even if His Royal Highness manages to survive,

he will have to live as a fugitive for the rest of his life.

You're right.

However, once the detention is over and he receives the sentence, he anyway cannot remain in the palace.

Once the official sentencing is over, and all the high ranking court officials leave,

we'll need a body double to replace His Royal Highness.

Body... body double?

There is only death for such impersonation. Who would...

One of you must replace His Royal Highness

and put your life at risk.

Commander!

There is also a possibility that you won't see daylight for the rest of your life.

But, we don't have any other solution.

So...

I'll do it.

Un, you have to work with the commander on greater plans in the future, so you can't.

Cho Rip, you get too scared, so you can't.

Is this with a clear understanding of what can happen?

Anyway, one of us needs to do it.

Dong Su.

Yes.

I wasn't wrong in my view of you.

That was great of you.

The three of you have to remain in the palace tonight.

At the same time, you can leave the palace, and inform the Master about this matter.

Yes.

This... life is short anyway.

I wish to live without regrets.

The tough man Baek Dong Su, is leaving.

We can't let that child, Dong Su, go.

Not only is he the only bloodline left of the Baek clan...

but also, to save this child,

our master gave up an arm.

So, what do you plan to do?

I will leave Sa Mo in your care.

Yes.

Let's go.

Hyeongnim!

I'll also go with you.

With you moving like that, be careful of the wound opening.

How can I spend all my time in the room everyday?

I'm still fit enough to walk ten thousand miles, you don't have to worry.

Thanks.

Let's go.

Where can he go in his condition?

This ajussi is really too stubborn for his own good.

That's because he's not just any other person.

He'll be fine.

I'm in a bad mood.

How can this woman have such great beauty?

Just by sitting over there,

she already looks like a fairy!

Am I not right?

- Jin Ju! - What?

You are beautiful too.

The most beautiful in this world.

You always say such things.

But the Sword Saint ajussi... (Ajussi - older man, uncle)

What's wrong?

Ajussi has been staring at me since yesterday.

I'm afraid, it's because you are beautiful.

Like that?

So it is like that?

About that, Dong Su...

Ahh... seriously...

I wish to die a spectacular death, as a hero.

But why are you looking at me like that?

Don't you know me?

I'm Baek Dong Su... Baek Dong Su.

Do you still remember my cowardness?

Save me!

If you hadn't saved me back then...

Anyway I would...

Hey, Yang Cho Rip.

Do you have to keep saying such nonsense?

Moreover, a man has to honor his words.

It is my choice to live or die.

Don't say anymore.

Don't bother me.

His Majesty plans to investigate the Crown Prince's treason.

-=Hong Han Gu (Queen Jeongsun's father)=- . His Majesty plans to investigate the Crown Prince's treason.

His Majesty plans to investigate the Crown Prince's treason.

Is there any better news than this?

-=Hong Pung Han (Crown Prince Sado's Father-in-law, Leader of the Noron Faction)=- . .

-=Hong Pung Han (Crown Prince Sado's Father-in-law, Leader of the Noron Faction)=- . Now what's left for us is to rewrite history.

Now what's left for us is to rewrite history.

Of course!

Sir, it's still too early, now.

There is still that one matter left to attend to.

What matter is left?

Sword Saint, Gim Gwang Taek.

Who are you people?

Sword Saint Gim Gwang Taek come forth to receive the edict.

At the Japanese residence in the Gyeong Sang province,

the Japanese are behaving suspiciously.

Sword Saint Gim Gwang Taek,

you are to investigate this matter immediately and report it.

Why are they talking about Japanese residence suddenly?

Hyeongnim, this is clearly a trap!

But this is indeed a Gyoji decree released by His Majesty.

-=Gyoji Decree: An official order given by the King through state officials=- . But this is indeed a Gyoji decree released by His Majesty.

-=Gyoji Decree: An official order given by the King through state officials=- . . Hyeongnim, aren't you being too pedantic?

-=Gyoji Decree: An official order given by the King through state officials=- . . Such a decree

Such a decree can be

forged by anyone who is determined.

As though His Majesty has nothing else to do,

he wouldn't be coming after to you to get something like this done, I say!

It is already unusual inside the palace.

Forget about this royal decree,

and first make sure to stay guarding yourself.

Though I can't say if it is something that His Majesty urgently needs to get done,

But to comply with the royal decree

is the duty of a king's subject, right?

You are really stubborn.

Then why not wait till tomorrow, for us to confirm it with Su Ung.

Alright?

Fine, then you all go there and check on it.

Yes.

No, I will personally go and see.

You cannot enter the palace.

What do you mean?

Over there...

Didn't you see the no entry sign?

No entry?

Every evening at Sulsi, no matter who it is,

-=Sulsi: Night Starting Hour=- Every evening at Sulsi, no matter who it is,

Every evening at Sulsi, no matter who it is,

we will not allow an entry to the palace.

That is a royal order.

Welcome, Sword Saint.

Could it be, that you've been waiting for me?

But, will you please have a seat?

Could it be that you were expecting me to come looking for you?

In that case, you should know the reason why I'm here?

Of course, I'm aware.

You're here to verify the authenticity of the royal decree, right?

Exactly.

The atmosphere in the palace has been very unpredictable.

So, ordering you away to a faraway place leaves my mind a bit troubled, but...

The royal decree that you received...

I can certify that it was personally entrusted to you by His Majesty.

Lately, the Japanese' thefts and other illegal activities are getting more rampant.

These people who are drawing a lot of attention... Don't we need to clearly know who they are?

Is it some disturbance to protest injustice?

Hopefully you can settle this as soon as possible.

You travelled a long way to come.

Let me serve you a drink.

Here!

Drink it up!

Just one whiff of it will cause your internal organs to rot.

It's that kind of poison!

I have a long journey ahead, Let me bid you farewell.

Alright then.

Have a safe journey, Sword Saint.

Are you all right?

Aigoo, what are we to do? Look at the bleeding!

- What's going on? - Quick, go get a doctor.

Hurry, go get a doctor!

Right now, whoever it is, no one can leave.

Why have you not left?

A 'no exit' sign is posted on the door.

No exit?

Until when?

Till 3am to 5am in the morning.

-=Insi: 3am - 5am=-

If we end up in a battle, there will be no problems.

Cho Rip, once the exit ban is lifted, quickly go and look for the master.

You must inform the master about His Royal Highness being framed.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Here.

Why is there still no news of Hyeongnim?

Your Royal Highness.

Your Royal Highness!

Please protect your self.

Please also take care of your self.

What's the matter?

Why did you not inform me in advance?

Where can you find someone who will kill his own child, to save his own life?

I cannot allow that.

Your Royal Highness.

Right now, there is no other way.

Furthermore, this is something I want to do.

Please allow this subject to do what he must do as a man.

You touch my heart and mind.

However, you are not do it.

How can an innocent boy like you...

It is for Your Highness Crown Prince's sake, and also...

for the sake of Dong Su.

Please believe this subject.

This is the decision I made by myself.

I'm really sorry, Dong Su.

I can't stay with you.

Cho Rip... No...

Cho Rip.

How did this happen?

This is Cho Rip's decision.

No, it will not be...

It is too late.

It is almost time for the punishment, already.

I cannot let it happen.

Whether to let it happen or change it, is not a question you can decide.

Commander!

I cannot even say what I will do now.

So, let me go..

You want to destroy Cho Rip's sacrifice?

Wasn't yesterday's agreement different?

I am the one to do it!

So, wont you let me go?

His Royal Highness's life cannot be handed to just anyone.

So, didn't we have it already, that I will be one dying?

It's not Cho Rip. It's me who has to die!

Is your head only used as a decoration?

Once His Royal Highness escapes successfully,

we can help save Cho Rip any time.

You need to think of the situation as a whole.

You are right. My head...

From birth, it was only used as a decoration.

It's because I... live according to my heart!

So, please let go of me!

Let me go! .. I say... let me go!

Please... let me go!

Let go of me!

I told you to let me go.

Cho Rip.

Cho Rip!

Why you?...

-=Year 1762 (King Yeong Jo's 38th year)=-

You are no longer a part of this nation.

On charges of revolt, His Majesty sentences the Crown Prince who was to succeed the throne,

with the punishment of solitary confinement.

Execute the sentence.

Cho Rip!

Get up.

Right now, Dong Su, what you should do

is to hurry and tell our Master the details.

I will go there now.

I will go immediately.

Tell Master the details, ahead of time

to hurry and set up an appointed location.

Sa Mo! Sa Mo!

What?

He lost the crown?...

Is that true?

Looks like those fellows had it all planned.

We need to find Sword Saint's daughter immediately.

Dong Su, you should not do anything else,

and should only do exactly what Su Ung orders.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Please dispatch us immediately.

Please do not worry.

Fine.

Let's find hyeongnim first.

But, do Yeo Un and Cho Rip know about this?

Yes.

They know.

They are at the palace now.

But, why are you looking like that?

What? No!

Let's go.

Did something happen to your friends?

Nothing.

Please get up.

We have to go and see His Royal Highness.

Have you ridden a horse before?

Baek Dong Su!

Aish...

We are here.

I feel something...

What?

Go right and there will be a large empty lot.

I'll see you there.

Young Master,

Look at these shoes before you go.

Young Master.

Your Royal Highness.

It's all right... It's all right...

Your Royal Highness, this is a secret passage.

Your Royal Highness, I hope you can protect your self.

Stop!

What is in the cart?

Military supplies being transported.

You can pass.

Go and tell the Sky Lord about this escape.

Crown Prince, your death has come.

Do not make any moves.

If it were that Gwang Taek fellow showing up, you wouldn't draw your sword, no?

But, it is likely that I'll see Gwang Taek today.

Today, Gwang Taek and I will fight till the end.

Who are you people?

Go.

You seem better than expected!

Un... you betrayed us?

Don't speak nonsense.

Flip open the cover.

You didn't know?... that they were abandoning you, already?

You boys must take care of the corpse. Do not leave behind any traces.

I never expected I would have to use this secret passage.

When you foresaw danger and had this passage made, that was exactly for this secret escape today.

Your Royal Highness, the horse is not here.

Have you been waiting long?

You mean you all know of the secret royal passageway?

Think carefully and see who all must have known about this secret passage.

Your Royal Highness, this person is a skilled martial artist. You must protect yourself.

Move!

You might not win against me, even at your best.

You sound quite confident.

Really?

Spears normally win against swords.

It is new spear technique from Silla. Do you want to give it a try?

It is a fact that a spear is better than a sword.

But that's when your abilities match.

Su Ung...

I see that your skills have improved.

Didn't Gwang Taek tell you to hide the moment you saw me?

Of course he did.

But, he also said that if one fights to death... there is still a chance to win against you.

You learned martial arts from Gwang Taek,

but have you learned how to kill with your hands?

When you have a chance for an enjoyable sword fight...

how can you shoot dark arrows from behind?

You despicable person.

I don't want to kill you, but I have no choice.

The winner is not known yet, so don't worry.

Come on.

How is your injury?

You don't have to worry.

So this is your true face.

This child was originally someone from Heuksa Chorong.

You cannot kill Heuksa Chorong's successor.

What should we do? Do you want to finish him off?

I am sorry.

Su Ung.

Your Royal Highness.

Your servant will have to leave first.

Im Su Ung.

He did not wait, thinking if he would die from fighting...

It is indeed a good example.

Su Ung!

Su Ung!

Su Ung!