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Naesin jwapyeong! Did you implement the order that I laid down previously?

To distribute the lands to the people?

Only if they own landed property, can they continue to survive.

We must reduce the number of people who're homeless.

Now, the handicraft industry continues to provide them with work.

Within a year, the people will be either farmers or craftsmen. They can then hold on to property.

Your Majesty, urgent report.

What is the matter?

Silla's Gim Yu Sin has attacked Seodeok City.

All our 5 000 soldiers were annihilated. General Ui Jik is also gravely injured.

Go to the village, and bring Gye Baek here.

Can we really bring Gye Baek here?

Gye Baek, bring him over.

-= Episode 32 =-

-= Episode 32 =- Dae Su. Yong Su.

Give me a bit of food, I'm starving.

Looks like you're really going to persevere all the way.

We should emulate you.

I knew it.

If he is as resolute when he does other things, then our country will grow strong.

I know, give me some food, I'm hungry.

General.

My apologies, we have nothing much to offer.

What are you saying?

Isn't our village herbal drink the best there is?

Isn't that so?

Of course.

This drink tastes really good.

I'm going to prepare lunch now.

Don't take the trouble,

we'll leave after saying what we came to say.

Can you let us have a few moments together?

Is His Majesty looking for me?

Yes, he is.

His Majesty is looking for you.

Seems like the country is not in a peaceful state.

Although His Majesty is a dictator, he's quite good at managing the country's internal affairs.

The problem lies in foreign affairs and border garrisons.

Out of the 40 cities that you captured previously, Gim Yu Sin has recaptured 30 of them,

and they recaptured Seodeok City yesterday.

The problem is serious. We don't have a general who can hold Gim Yu Sin off.

If we don't contain Gim Yu Sin, won't that put Sabi City in danger?

And also, His Majesty will sever all diplomatic ties with Tang soon.

Gye Baek, let's go.

If the situation is not critical, why would His Majesty recall you?

I won't be going.

Yes, I know how you feel,

but it's not because His Majesty is summoning you.

But Gim Yu Sin has already taken the lives of 50 000 soldiers.

If you do not return, more people and soldiers will die.

Please protect them.

Hyeongnim, you are also aware (Hyeongnim - respected older brother)

if I go and protect our soldiers and the civilians,

and accumulate more merits, the palace will get more nervous.

I don't want to experience it again.

The situation has changed.

His Majesty will not be jealous since it concerns the survival of the nation.

You'll understand once you meet His Majesty.

I do not wish to see His Majesty.

Please excuse me, I have to continue with my farm work.

Are they asking you to return to the battlefield?

That's right.

Looks like our country is facing a crisis.

Are you afraid that I might go back?

No, it's not that.

My going back may cause more chaos.

Don't worry, I won't leave this place.

How did it go?

Yes, I should have known. He hates me so much, why would he still come back?

I'm sorry, Your Majesty.

Seong Chung, Heung Su.

- Yes, Your Majesty. - Yes, Your Majesty.

Do you still think that I'm a dictator?

That's right.

Right.

Without the political council meeting to control me, it's of course a dictatorship.

Let me ask you another question.

So, am I implementing a system of dictatorship,

and are my people living in hardship?

The issue is not whether you're a dictator or whether the people are living in hardship,

it's that the policies which you think are right, may not necessarily be right for the country.

I've abolished the political Council meeting controlled by the noblemen, the same noblemen who were intimidating the people.

Are there no virtues in a dictatorship?

Your Majesty abolished the council meeting not because you wanted to suppress the noblemen,

you did that to strengthen your own imperial powers.

So no matter how good the outcome is,

sometimes the process is more important than the outcome.

You can't be a tyrannical king.

Therefore, you can't have a dictatorship that's seemingly virtuous.

Just like the harmony in yin and yang,

a dictatorship that doesn't allow any opposition, is clearly wrong.

Just like we have brilliant shining stars in the sky because of the dark night.

Light and darkness are not antagonists, but are complementary to each other.

So no matter how good my governance is, I can't be a dictator.

So what is Gye Baek to me?

Is he the darkness that allows me to shine,

or am I the light that allows his darkness to stand out?

Your Majesty, Gye Baek is neither light nor darkness,

instead he's your precious sword.

If Your Majesty holds that precious sword and uses it to save the people,

when the people heap praise on that sword,

their praise will spread to the holder of that sword, that is Your Majesty.

Also, when you hold that precious sword in your hands, you would not have thoughts of the sword backstabbing you.

The precious sword that I hold in my hands?

Then I shall quietly go and pay a visit to that precious sword.

Your Majesty, where are you planning to go so late at night?

To find my precious sword.

What precious sword?

There is such a sword,

but I don't know if it has rusted yet.

-=Hwang Deung County, Heuk Fortress=-

It is still as peaceful here.

The hands which used to wield a sword have now changed to holding farming tools,

but it suits you.

Have you been living well during this period of time?

I've not been living well.

You have already heard from Seong Chung and Heung Su, haven't you?

Tell me directly.

National matters are of the utmost importance.

You wouldn't be fighting for me,

you'd be fighting for Baekje and the people of Baekje.

I came here on Your Majesty's orders.

Your Majesty told me never to set foot in Sabi City again.

I won't make any excuses,

you are the person whom I feared and envied the most.

I thought that I could still achieve everything without you.

That's always been the case, it will be the same in the future.

I thought domestic affairs would be reasonably quiet.

Our borders are about to collapse, we need you.

Your Majesty has already killed me.

You should go back.

I will promise you anything.

After that you'll take everything away from me, right?

If you hadn't threatened my existence, things wouldn't have turned out that way.

I've never been a threat to you in the past.

Your Majesty was the one.

It's your heart that posed the threat, and turned me into your enemy.

Don't say anymore.

Yes, I did it to myself.

I, who didn't trust my father, didn't trust my friends

and my officials.

And finally, I didn't even trust myself.

Isn't that why, after driving you out, I've come to seek you out again.

Mother, Mother.

You're here. You're hungry, I'll finish the washing immediately

and cook for you.

We're going to play.

Be careful.

Yes.

Let's play together.

Even His Majesty came. Do you think we'll be going back into battle?

No, we shouldn't trust His Majesty.

He'll definitely try to harm the General again.

It's good you came, very good.

Let's go quickly.

General Gye Baek has returned?

Yes.

It must be His Majesty who summoned him. It must be His Majesty.

It's because the border is collapsing that he became fearful.

He's fearful the court may once again be in turmoil.

His Majesty has grown much older.

Do you really want to raise those proposals with His Majesty?

That's right.

Otherwise, we can't break through this impasse.

The royal court will once again be hit by tunderstorms. (be thrown into turmoil)

It won't be as easy as you think.

No matter how difficult it will get, this is the only way that will be effective.

Yes, right.

If we add all our Baekje soldiers together, they won't even reach 50 000.

What is worse is the perception of failing again.

In this kind of situation, the people won't join the army.

Recruitment will not be easy.

Even if a Baekje hero were to step out?

Wasn't that a matter in the past, ten years ago?

Now the people and the soldiers will be sceptical.

Moreover, the country has gone through many changes in ten years.

Even your stories have now become legends.

I wonder how His Majesty will react when you present your proposals,

especially your final proposal.

There's a possibility, that not only will His Majesty reject it, but he may be furious when he hears it.

If he doesn't accept it, I'll just go back.

I hope that you've been well, Your Majesty.

Looks like the end result is His Majesty is still the loser.

It's your servant who lost,

to the people.

You haven't changed at all.

What is stranger, that I didn't change or I've changed?

I'm doing this for the sake of the country and the people.

Is that so? I'll wait and see then.

You want to re-establish the armed forces from scratch?

Yes, Your Majesty.

The soldiers defending the frontier presently are not playing an effective role.

Even if were to go to war, we couldn't expect to win.

We must first minimize the number of soldiers protecting the rear,

and put all the others around the border.

If we do that, won't there be a problem with law and order locally?

We must now focus on the crisis at the border, and not worry about anything else.

Those defending the capital and the palace,

and also the royal guards, must now be moved to the border too.

If we do that, won't the palace be in danger?

What shall we do if there's internal strife?

Also, if the enemy break through our frontier, they may head straight to our capital city.

All strategies are accompanied by risks.

But General,

we don't even know what may happen to His Majesty's palace, in case...

We'll act according to Gye Baek's wishes.

You have other proposals?

Yes, Your Majesty.

From now on, the soldiers from the history department and the royal guards,

will be at the forefront.

And all Silla prisoners who are agreeable to enlisting in the army will be released,

to join the Baekje army.

In future, we're not to execute the Silla prisoners.

They are all highly trained soldiers.

If they're willing to become Baekje soldiers,

this will help to increase our shortage of soldiers in a short period.

Let's do that.

Confirmed? Confirmed? Have you confirmed it?

Stick it properly.

We must give some benefits to those who volunteer to enlist in the army.

Exempt them from paying tax, according to the number of people who enlist.

Let's do that also. Do you have anything else?

Are those all the proposals you have?

My final proposal...

Speak then.

Please give me your permission to meet Yeong Gye Somun.

Meet Yeong Gye Somun? Why?

Even if we send all our soldiers to the frontline,

it may not be sufficient to tilt the victory in our favour.

Your servant wants to meet Yeong Gye Somun to discuss launching a joint attack on Silla,

and if possible, I want to contact the Huns too.

Will Yeong Gye Somun agree to your proposal?

Although I can't give you a guarantee, I'll try to convince him.

That's an indefinite answer,

but if you think that's the best way to go about it,

then go ahead and do that.

We are humbled by your grace.

It's unbelievable that His Majesty actually listened to General Gye Baek's words.

He has never conceded an inch when it comes to military matters.

This is equivalent to giving the General full control of the army.

Looks like His Majesty has had a change of heart.

Do you think His Majesty expected this?

I don't know, it could be the fact that Gim Chun Chu has now become the king of Silla.

His Majesty killed his daughter and son-in-law.

It's possible that he's worried about Gim Chu Chu taking revenge.

The current batch of Baekje soldiers aren't as good as the previous ones.

What's the matter, my wife?

Why are you dressed like that?

General, Yeong Gye Somun hasn't sent any message yet.

That's right, he hasn't replied to my message.

Looks like I'll have to meet up with him personally.

You want to go to Goguryeo personally?

We'll meet at the border.

Then, can't I follow you there?

You want to come too?

No, you can't. It's too far, and too dangerous.

Have you forgotten I've met Yeong Gye Somun countless times before?

My experience can definitely be of help to you.

Fine then, we can finally ride together.

Your Excellency!

We can see Baekje's military camp.

Looking back, I was really incredible.

I...

what did the Silla soldiers call me?

Baekje's God of the Earth.

Why?

Because they can't see me.

They thought I came and went through the ground.

There's one other matter,

I...

This man is Baekje's hero, even the Silla subjects know this.

The moment they hear me coming, they run and hide.

Some even wet their pants.

Have you all seen this before?

Never.

You can't tell from the looks,

but it has a smell,

the smell of sex appeal.

It's to that extent.

I rode my horse over there.

In just a few moments, dozens of Silla cities were gone.

I just hold my knife like this, and a dozen people will die.

I am that fast.

Such a famous person,

Dok Gae.

Hero Dok Gae.

You must have heard of Dok Gae.

I...

Never in my life.

This is the first time I've heard that name.

Your first time?

That is possible.

But now you've heard,

in future just spread the word about me.

Dok Gae.

Do you understand?

Keep it in mind.

Is General Gye Baek in?

What?

Is he here?

Who are you,

that you're looking for our General?

An important guest has arrived.

Ask him to come out.

An important guest is just a guest.

Why are you asking our General to come out?

How important is the guest?

Get down!

Fine, fine!

I'm injured.

Let go of my arm.

What's the matter?

General,

It's General Yeong Gye Somun.

Gye Baek?

Are you General Gye Baek?

I didn't expect the Great General of Goguryeo to come here personally.

I was about to go and meet you.

I heard that military discipline is low.

General has also grown old already.

The way I see it, looks like my trip is in vain.

Your Excellency!

Your joke is making me fearful.

But General, your insolence and defiance, are more formidable than the rumours.

I heard you've been driven out for ten years already.

I thought you were dead.

You're still alive, what's your secret?

My secret is the power of endurance.

If you don't eat, you'll be eaten, that's power.

Something even a three year old child is aware of, don't you know of it?

It must have been difficult to stay alive.

How would a rebellious servant know the path taken by a loyal servant?

Rebellious servant?

Our monarch, in the presence of the Tang Emperor,

in disregarding us, offered our city first to the Tang Emperor.

But, when I rejected that, the Tang Emperor then came with a million troops

to protect our Goguryeo.

I knocked out one of Li Shimin's eyes.

When all is said and done,

who is loyal and who is rebellious?

No matter how great your contribution, it cannot offset the crime of revolt.

You're not in any position to say that.

You're seeking our assistance to help you fight Silla.

How can you provoke my anger?

Looks like you don't know the art of negotiation.

I cannot continue to negotiate with an arrogant person such as Your Excellency.

You're still the same old General Gye Baek,

who is still so unyielding in my presence.

I want to have a good fight with you.

To have a good fight on the battlefield.

But...

just like this, we've forged an alliance.

Your Excellency has defeated Tang, causing them to retreat, and also caused Li Shimin to lose an eye.

How can I be compared to you?

You don't have to be so modest.

How can I not know a tiger when I see one?

You'll be a worthy opponent in a fight.

That day may come.

In our next life.

Our objective in this war is to lure Gim Yu Sin out.

This time, if we don't dispose of Gim Yu Sin,

then, our Baekje and Goguryeo, will be embroiled in war again.

That's my thinking too.

As long as you appear on the battlefield, he'll definitely come.

If you hear of Gim Yu Sin making an appearance, inform me immediately.

I will be there at once.

If Gim Yu Sin should appear in Baekje, you must inform me immediately too.

He is a dangerous man.

If we don't kill him,

both Goguryeo and Baekje will be in danger.

Among the three of us, whoever lives the longest

will probably become the final victor.

-= Silla, Seorabeol =-

Your Majesty, the joint military forces of Baekje and Goguryeo

have arrived near our border city.

They have also brought a small number of civilians.

Border city!

-= Gim Chun Chu. Silla's 29th King =- It wasn't that long ago,

but they've now arrived here?

How can we suffer consecutive defeats?

Your Majesty.

-= Gim Yu Sin =- Please calm down.

The alliance between Gye Baek and Yeong Gye Somun has raised the enemy's morale very high.

Let me go personally.

Great General.

Are you able to handle both of them?

It won't be easy.

If you were to fall, then our Silla will be thrown into a major crisis.

Your Majesty.

Don't worry.

Your servant will definitely defeat Goguryeo and Baekje, and return victorious.

Great General.

You are our pillar.

You must definitely come back alive.

Don't be bothered by any criticisms regarding bravery and timidness.

If things aren't going well, return immediately.

I won't ask you about your sins.

Do you understand?

Your servant will comply with your order.

Gim Yu Sin has crossed Gwiryeong.

Maybe tomorrow, or the day after, he'll reach Seolryeon Mountain.

He'll be setting up his camp there.

We'll go there.

Yes, General.

General,

Urgent report.

Gim Yu Sin, after suffering an attack by Yeong Gye Somun, has retreated.

Where did he retreat to?

General,

what are we going to do now?

Yeong Gye Somun will definitely be pursuing Gim Yu Sin.

Gim Yu Sin, in order to avoid Yeong Gye Somun, will change his route,

but where will he go?

He told us about Namsan City, which he's attacked before.

They'll be launching an attack there.

Tell them to get ready to ambush.

Yes, General.

We must capture Gim Yu Sin before Yeong Gye Somun.

Yes General.

Although everyone is tired,

just bear with it for a while longer.

Once we pass this mountain, it will be Gwiryeong.

Yes, General.

General,

As expected, Gim Yu Sin's troops are here.

That's good.

Let's ambush his soldiers.

Yes, General.

Gim Yu Sin,

I've been waiting for you for a long time.

Just surrender.

You!

I will not surrender, even if I were to die.

You're very despicable.

How so despicable?

Do you think you've cornered me?

I just pretended to lose to Yeong Gye Somun.

You just caught him in pursuit of me.

Don't utter rubbish.

Just surrender.

I'll regard you as a prisoner of war.

I regarded you as my enemy,

but I released you.

If I had wanted to kill you, I could have done so.

If I take you for a real man, I'll feel ashamed.

You really want to live.

Fine.

I'll just treat it as repaying the debt I owe you.

General, are we going to let him go just like that?

Put down your weapons.

Gye Baek.

Now our debts have been cancelled.

Our next meeting will decide the victor and the loser.

Don't beg me when we next meet.

-= Baekje, Sabi City =-

Your Majesty. Victory!

General Gye Baek has recaptured Gayaesom City, which was seized by Silla.

Your Majesty.

This is really a great victory for us.

At present, we've recaptured 33 of the cities we had lost.

Now Silla should stop eyeing our country.

Did Gye Baek mention what will be his next move?

He said he's sending all the injured troops home first.

And also...

He'll rest for a few days and then head back to the battlefield.

This is all Your Majesty's credit.

Yes, Your Majesty.

This is Your Majesty's honour and glory.

There's no God of War.

Inform Gye Baek and the troops,

I will go out and receive them personally.

That Gye Baek was able to win battle after battle is very fortunate.

He is once again the hero of Baekje.

Really...

Whether it's this or that, it still worries us.

His Majesty went through a lot of trouble to bring Gye Baek back, I think this time things will be different.

How can we trust His Majesty?

To us, is this good or bad?

It's good.

Now Silla will have to rely on us.

We must push for the installation of the Crown Prince.

Write a letter to Gim Chun Chu.

Yes.

-= Silla, Seoraboel =- I'm too ashamed to meet you.

I was so worried.

Gye Baek kept winning battle after battle,

and so did Yeong Gye Somun.

It's not easy.

We had better rely on Tang for assistance.

Your Majesty, on the battlefield winning and losing will go back and forth.

Even though the morale of the enemy's troops is very high now,

as long as we can hold their attention,

there'll be opportunities for us to succeed.

That's the only important thing.

This is the report sent by Baekje concerning Goguryeo's troop movements.

This will probably be helpful to you.

According to Tang's message to us,

they'll now start to invade Goguryeo.

If this happens, Goguryeo will retreat.

The problem is Baekje.

As long as Gye Baek is around, it will be difficult.

Do you have any ideas, Great General?

If we know Gye Baek's troop movements, things will be much easier.

Then before you begin,

let's think of a way to get information about Gye Baek's movements.

Then we have to put forward our condition.

No,

we have already grasped their shortcomings in our hands.

If they don't tell us, we'll report them as spies.

General,

what order did His Majesty hand down?

He told us to make some plans.

Then, are we going back?

That's good!

Right,

we've been working so hard.

We can have a good rest when we go back, and we can also see our children.

This is great, really great.

It's great.

Wait,

let me go and tell the soldiers.

What are you doing? What do you think you're doing?

I'm afraid the same thing will happen again.

I'm also very worried.

I really don't want to go back.

They don't know anything,

this is something good.

What's wrong with it?

We will not go back.

So what shall we do with the bu jeol?

-= bu jeol: a symbol issued by a ruler to generals, envoys, etc., as credentials =-

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I have to go to the palace.

Why did you return alone?

The situation in the border is still not stable.

It's difficult to manage the soldiers.

Are you worried about me?

Afraid that I'm suspicious of you.

Should I say I'm thankful, or should I say I'm sad?

I'm so sorry, Your Majesty.

How did you both know Gye Baek was here?

I told them.

Your Majesty.

Compared to a grand celebration, how about us having a small celebration by ourselves?

That's a good idea.

Your Majesty.

What shall we do?

He's just like a fox!

I'm so sorry, Your Majesty.

Of course you should be fearful.

This is the heinous crime of selling the country!

Not only towards me, jwapyeong,

you should also be fearful towards Baekje.

Because of you, I'm going to become a heinous criminal now.

Your Majesty, please kill me.

I'll take responsibility for everything.

Gim Chun Chu, I shouldn't have trusted him.

If matters take a turn for the worse, I'll take full responsibility.

No matter how they torture me,

I'll say this has nothing to do with Your Majesty.

That this villain was the mastermind of everything.

Your Majesty, it's Gong Ji.

Come in.

General Gye Baek is now at His Majesty's residence.

You've saved me.

No, you have saved Baekje.

You don't belong to me, you belong to Baekje.

It's fine, I've promised with my life.

I will step out again.

But, it's not because of your edict.

I will only protect the people, and will only abide by their will.

And also, don't even harbour a bit of suspicion against me.

If you do that, I'll step out again.

My father died because of you.

But, I won't sacrifice my life for you, I'll only do it for Baekje.

I'm asking you for the last time, can you promise me that?

I'm asking you for the last time, answer me honestly.

Are your words said with sincerity?

Is it really sincere?

I will guarantee it with my life.

Gye Baek, you should do more good things in the future.

Not for my sake,

but for the people's sake.

That's not it Your Majesty, self satisfaction is all I need.

Do you both think like that too?

That's right.

No, it's heart-warming.

Yes, it brings back old memories.

General, congratulations to you.

Why are you here?

I was just passing by.

It must be a very warm feeling, that 4 sworn brothers can sit together.

If I were to join in, will I be intruding?

Have a seat.

All those who used to oppose the Sa Taek clan are present here.

Without all of you, I wouldn't have been able to come this far.

General, where will you be attacking next?

We are all very curious about your next move.

It's a secret, so I won't be telling.

Is that so? Then it's better for me not to know.

No, Your Majesty.

Actually, I want to start my offensive starting with Tobi City.

Is that so?

I don't know if we can succeed.

You will definitely succeed.

The two jwapyeongs sitting in front of us, naedu jwapyeong and naesin jwapyeong,

will help you come up with a great strategy.

Your servant has done nothing Your Majesty,

but, General Gye Baek's tactics aren't bad. He will surely succeed.

I'm really looking forward to it.

What strategy you'll be employing, I'm dying to know.

This time, the time and day of General Gye Baek's attack on Silla, and also our strategy,

make sure to convey this without a mistake and tell them about our conditions.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Because of this matter, we have to give up Tobi City to Silla.

This loss is so painful, I'm so angry.

Don't worry, we're only gifting them one city.

First, we must make sure Prince Hyo is installed as the Crown Prince.

That is so, right? How long more must I play along with Gim Chun Chu?

Convey this to General Gim Yu Sin.

Yes, jwapyeong sir.

-= Silla, Seorabeol =-

You have worked hard.

If we manage to destroy Baekje, we'll reinstate your position.

That position will be a key one.

Yes, General.

Make sure the Baekje court do not discover this.

I will remember that, sir.

Father, are you giving those to us?

Yes, your late grandfather,

also made a similar wooden scupture for me.

I know, this is oppa and this is me, am I right?

Yes, our Hyein has guessed correctly.

Are you leaving tomorrow morning?

I'm sorry, I can't be by your side.

You shouldn't be, I'm the one who should be sorry for not being able to be by your side,

just like the way I accompanied you in the past, General.

You're already watching over me now.

Because I have a place to come home to, that's why I can return from the battlefield alive.

Please come home safely,

that is my one and only wish.

You've returned quickly, General.

Having to guard this camp this period, all of you must be tired.

Please don't say that.

I've also taken charge of the soldiers' discipline.

I've secured this camp.

Did you meet His Majesty?

That's right.

Did he welcome you?

Gather everybody,

we are going to hold a strategy meeting.

We're going to focus on the offensive that we're going to launch on Tobi City.

We'll attack the city's sides 3 times.

The strategy is to trick the enemy 3 times.

So when is the actual attack?

Well...

I'll tell you that on the day itself.

Just how secretive is it?

The people here are all your men, General.

Is it because you don't trust us?

This is really sad.

Where are you going?

That is also a secret.

I trust all of you,

but because this involves the lives of tens of thousands of our troops,

we cannot afford to make the slightest mistake.

Yes, we understand General.

General,

let me do the scouting on Silla's troops.

I'm counting on both of you.

Yes General.

General,

Baekje's army is here.

Leave them be.

What?

During this period, no matter what they do, just leave them be.

They're just on a scouting mission.

Tell the soldiers.

Yes, General.

Wild Wolf, this is our real battle.

How is it that there's not even a slight reaction?

There's not even a single rat.

Could it be it's empty?

If it's empty, we're in more danger.

Let's go back first.

It's really strange.

Don't go inside.

Shoot some arrows and see.

Yes, General.

Why is it so quiet?

It's really strange.

Really, really strange.

Seems like they know our strategy.

Is Gim Yu Sin a ghost?

It's an attack!

It's an attack!

Defend!

Retreat!

Retreat!

General,

we're sorry.

We were ambushed by the enemy.

Our troops were almost annihilated.

Does Gim Yu Sin know our strategy?

We were unaware of their ambush.

Kill us.

No,

it's all my fault.

I've underestimated him.

Because of me, we've lost many soldiers.

Gye Baek should be crying.

Your Majesty.

Your servant, abiding by Your Majesty's decree, went to Tang.

You have worked hard.

Did Tang say they have once again rejected our Queen's bestowment?

No, Your Majesty.

Your servant has now obtained Tang's consent to the Queen's bestowment.

Is that true?

Yes, Your Majesty.

This is really strange.

All along they haven't agreed, but why suddenly...

Yes, you're right.

Your Majesty,

now Your Majesty has become a real Queen.

My sincere congratulations to you, Your Majesty.

Congratulations, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, urgent report.

What is the matter?

General Gye Baek's troops were attacked by Gim Yu Sin and lost Tobi City.

What?

Gye Baek lost a battle?

Yes, Your Majesty.

I really can't believe this.

The never-once-defeated Gye Baek has been defeated.

What's the cause that resulted in them being attacked?

This is really strange.

This couldn't have happened unless intelligence was leaked.

That's my thinking too.

But didn't Gye Baek say that he'd only issue the order on the day of the attack itself?

Even if there's a spy,

they couldn't have brought forward the ambush.

It can't be...

General,

where will you be attacking next?

We are all very curious about your next move.

It's not possible.

Why would the Queen do that?

It can't be.

We have overstepped the boundary.

The Queen's bestowment at this time is too much of a coincidence.

And hasn't Gim Chun Chu been deliberately obstructing this?

Just because of this, she betrayed the country?

It can't be...

That can't be it.