1 00:00:00,100 --> 00:00:03,500 KocHi Subtitles by WITH S2 Written In The Heavens Subbing Squad 2 00:00:05,420 --> 00:00:06,899 Episode 23 3 00:00:57,000 --> 00:00:58,639 Follow me. 4 00:00:58,599 --> 00:01:00,291 Afraid I won't?! 5 00:01:01,246 --> 00:01:02,568 This is not the time to argue. 6 00:01:02,688 --> 00:01:04,422 I told you. 7 00:01:04,542 --> 00:01:08,385 Those good at trailing can be just as good at fleeing. 8 00:01:08,505 --> 00:01:12,755 There's even jacks of all trades who can be master at all of them. 9 00:01:12,875 --> 00:01:14,533 Come on. 10 00:01:27,601 --> 00:01:28,411 The rest? 11 00:01:28,531 --> 00:01:29,818 Methinks they've lost our traces. 12 00:01:29,938 --> 00:01:32,184 And where could the troops possibly be positioned, to lose us? 13 00:01:35,722 --> 00:01:37,900 Transfer the wounded and remove all the dead! 14 00:01:38,215 --> 00:01:39,380 Yes! 15 00:01:40,986 --> 00:01:44,738 Lose them, and the court martial shall await you all. 16 00:01:44,858 --> 00:01:46,954 I shall head to the Royal Embassy, 17 00:01:47,074 --> 00:01:50,143 so find our troops and deploy them from there. 18 00:02:09,250 --> 00:02:12,384 Did the crown prince entrap you? 19 00:02:14,494 --> 00:02:18,738 If this was a trap, there would be many more troops. 20 00:02:18,858 --> 00:02:21,040 No archers were deployed either, so... 21 00:02:21,160 --> 00:02:24,301 - So it's not a trap?! - Indeed. 22 00:02:24,421 --> 00:02:28,436 So we fled from a dhole and ended up straight into the tiger's claws. 23 00:02:28,777 --> 00:02:29,639 What are you trying to say? 24 00:02:29,759 --> 00:02:33,070 Unless it's a trap, how could he possibly find us here? 25 00:02:33,190 --> 00:02:37,141 Hwang Cheolwoong knows what you're scheming. 26 00:02:42,563 --> 00:02:43,820 Let's go. 27 00:03:08,016 --> 00:03:09,934 - Aigoo... - Aigoo. 28 00:03:10,054 --> 00:03:11,887 Here's business for the night going up in flames... 29 00:03:12,007 --> 00:03:16,214 Why do they keep prancing around setting things on fire, instead of drinking?! 30 00:03:16,334 --> 00:03:21,979 Seeing all these shenanigans can only tell you this country is doomed. 31 00:03:22,577 --> 00:03:25,775 Aigoo... Aigoo! 32 00:03:25,895 --> 00:03:27,741 Don't even mention such cursed nonsense. 33 00:03:27,861 --> 00:03:29,745 If this country is doomed, how about business here? 34 00:03:29,865 --> 00:03:31,578 Why are you blaming me?! 35 00:03:31,698 --> 00:03:33,262 Did I set that place on fire? 36 00:03:33,382 --> 00:03:34,775 Is this country doomed because of me? 37 00:03:34,895 --> 00:03:37,764 It's just that you keep yapping the same clatter all day like a woodpecker! 38 00:03:37,884 --> 00:03:38,745 Uh?! 39 00:03:38,865 --> 00:03:41,793 I didn't just hear yapping like a pecker, uh?! 40 00:03:41,913 --> 00:03:44,223 Who is second to none when it comes to oral skills? 41 00:03:44,343 --> 00:03:46,665 Isn't that you? 42 00:03:46,785 --> 00:03:47,733 Me? 43 00:03:47,853 --> 00:03:49,225 When? Have you seen me? 44 00:03:49,345 --> 00:03:50,504 Ever seen me do that? 45 00:03:50,624 --> 00:03:55,001 Ahh... Why, need to see the pecker to know it'll poke on wood? 46 00:03:55,121 --> 00:03:58,281 Unless it was doing that all day, why would they call it that? 47 00:03:58,401 --> 00:03:59,709 Aigoo... Anyhow... 48 00:03:59,829 --> 00:04:03,137 Look at him making up nonsense the first chance he gets... 49 00:04:03,609 --> 00:04:05,123 From here on in, 50 00:04:05,243 --> 00:04:07,990 don't even think of showing up at my door. 51 00:04:08,110 --> 00:04:10,640 What are you doing? Go clean up the tables! 52 00:04:10,760 --> 00:04:12,390 Yes, Seongnim... 53 00:04:15,158 --> 00:04:17,834 Why take it out on me? 54 00:04:17,954 --> 00:04:19,629 What are you waiting for? Go ask for mercy. 55 00:04:19,749 --> 00:04:20,844 Do you really want her to kick you out? 56 00:04:20,964 --> 00:04:23,103 Why are you being grumpy with me? 57 00:04:23,223 --> 00:04:26,256 A tiger bites you and you kick the mutt down the street? 58 00:04:26,561 --> 00:04:27,627 Still waiting here? 59 00:04:27,747 --> 00:04:29,354 All right! I'm going! 60 00:04:29,474 --> 00:04:32,060 They're going to drive me batty, really... 61 00:04:51,120 --> 00:04:53,401 May you bring General Choi back... 62 00:04:54,335 --> 00:04:56,467 May you bring General Choi... 63 00:04:57,404 --> 00:04:59,834 Aigoo! My General Choi... 64 00:05:01,582 --> 00:05:04,433 May you bring General Choi back... 65 00:05:04,798 --> 00:05:06,205 Darling! 66 00:05:06,325 --> 00:05:07,761 Darling. 67 00:05:07,881 --> 00:05:09,907 Darling? Who are you calling that? 68 00:05:10,955 --> 00:05:12,983 Aigoo! Aigoo! Aigoo! 69 00:05:13,103 --> 00:05:14,731 Where are you touching? 70 00:05:14,851 --> 00:05:17,020 Where? Where do you think, uh? 71 00:05:17,140 --> 00:05:20,665 Is it the thighs, or where the sun doesn't shine?! 72 00:05:20,785 --> 00:05:22,690 Aigoo... Whatever! 73 00:05:22,810 --> 00:05:24,395 Go sleep in the other room. 74 00:05:24,515 --> 00:05:26,755 Come here, uh?! 75 00:05:27,348 --> 00:05:29,373 Let's go in. 76 00:05:29,493 --> 00:05:33,956 The night is always young for me. 77 00:05:34,076 --> 00:05:35,961 Aigoo... Listen to that. 78 00:05:36,081 --> 00:05:37,774 Let go. 79 00:05:37,894 --> 00:05:39,366 People are looking. 80 00:05:39,486 --> 00:05:42,228 Ahh... And who could ever be looking? 81 00:05:42,348 --> 00:05:43,656 And if they do, so what? 82 00:05:43,776 --> 00:05:44,721 Uh?! 83 00:05:45,617 --> 00:05:47,964 As if you didn't like it... 84 00:05:48,993 --> 00:05:50,804 What's wrong with you? 85 00:06:08,168 --> 00:06:10,638 What's wrong with you? 86 00:06:25,586 --> 00:06:28,080 May you allow my General Choi... 87 00:06:28,200 --> 00:06:35,400 to finally come back to me safe and sound. 88 00:06:36,987 --> 00:06:39,033 May you allow my General Choi... 89 00:06:39,153 --> 00:06:45,336 to finally... come back to me safe and sound. 90 00:06:46,998 --> 00:06:49,214 May you allow my General Choi... 91 00:06:53,111 --> 00:06:54,752 Little Jumo... 92 00:06:55,860 --> 00:06:59,526 It's me, Daegil. Missed me? 93 00:07:02,052 --> 00:07:05,830 You know you'll have to keep your mouth shut, uh? 94 00:07:08,319 --> 00:07:10,706 I'm letting go now. 95 00:07:12,624 --> 00:07:14,116 Are you crazy? 96 00:07:14,236 --> 00:07:15,672 How could you come back here? 97 00:07:15,792 --> 00:07:17,888 No need to get nervous around me. 98 00:07:18,008 --> 00:07:20,638 Why did you come back here? And how did you survive? 99 00:07:20,758 --> 00:07:24,432 Chief Oh is looking for you all over, do you even know Seolhwa was here? 100 00:07:24,552 --> 00:07:26,372 By the way, what is all this about? 101 00:07:26,492 --> 00:07:28,614 The dauber and Big Jumo, have they gone batty? 102 00:07:28,734 --> 00:07:31,086 Is that what matters, now? 103 00:07:31,206 --> 00:07:31,896 My G... 104 00:07:32,016 --> 00:07:36,671 General Choi is eating well and shitting even better, so don't worry. 105 00:07:36,791 --> 00:07:38,190 Aigoo... 106 00:07:40,193 --> 00:07:44,371 I was dying inside at the sole thought... 107 00:07:44,491 --> 00:07:46,460 Where is he now? 108 00:07:46,580 --> 00:07:47,693 Why? 109 00:07:47,813 --> 00:07:49,624 If I tell you, will you go find him? 110 00:07:49,744 --> 00:07:50,997 Of course! 111 00:07:51,117 --> 00:07:53,086 How could any place be far enough not to go? 112 00:07:53,206 --> 00:07:56,112 Enough with the prattling and go get me something to eat. 113 00:07:56,232 --> 00:07:59,292 But, what happened to you? 114 00:07:59,412 --> 00:08:01,913 Did you set that place over there on fire? 115 00:08:02,033 --> 00:08:05,686 Do I look like the kind of twat who would waste time with that? 116 00:08:05,806 --> 00:08:07,114 Then, who did all that? 117 00:08:07,234 --> 00:08:08,614 Jumo. 118 00:08:08,734 --> 00:08:11,079 I'm dying of hunger in here. Let's have something to eat. 119 00:08:11,199 --> 00:08:11,958 All right. 120 00:08:12,078 --> 00:08:14,218 First, eat something. 121 00:08:14,338 --> 00:08:15,838 Two servings. 122 00:08:15,958 --> 00:08:19,013 Even a dozen wouldn't be a problem, 123 00:08:19,133 --> 00:08:21,795 so wait a moment. 124 00:08:40,586 --> 00:08:45,057 By any chance, is there anyone else in Hanyang who can help you? 125 00:08:46,608 --> 00:08:49,741 Would they be crazy enough to help a slave hunter? 126 00:08:49,861 --> 00:08:54,073 It's resentment in every quarter, enemies waiting for you down every street. 127 00:08:54,193 --> 00:08:57,483 Then, I'll have to surmise the fire at the Tribute Bureau... 128 00:08:57,603 --> 00:08:59,657 is not connected to our ordeals. 129 00:08:59,777 --> 00:09:01,682 Why would that interest you? 130 00:09:01,802 --> 00:09:04,164 It's not like you can go out there and stare at all the spectacle. 131 00:09:04,284 --> 00:09:06,253 Can we trust this place's keepers? 132 00:09:06,373 --> 00:09:09,279 A lot more than any of those donning official robes. 133 00:09:09,399 --> 00:09:11,219 At least they show some concern for you. 134 00:09:11,339 --> 00:09:13,414 Don't make such scathing generalizations. 135 00:09:13,534 --> 00:09:15,849 Listen to that... 136 00:09:15,969 --> 00:09:17,320 You still don't get it after all this? 137 00:09:17,440 --> 00:09:19,792 Why would there not be yangban of principles... 138 00:09:19,912 --> 00:09:22,648 who value integrity above all? 139 00:09:22,768 --> 00:09:25,413 Slandering them all a priori is wrong. 140 00:09:25,533 --> 00:09:27,414 And they wonder why vermin always praise the leeches... 141 00:09:27,534 --> 00:09:29,247 Are you not of yangban ancestry yourself? 142 00:09:29,367 --> 00:09:32,146 There was such a time in the past. 143 00:09:32,266 --> 00:09:33,614 But, you know? 144 00:09:33,734 --> 00:09:37,109 Once you start wearing the same things and eating like they do, 145 00:09:37,229 --> 00:09:39,027 you become just like them. 146 00:09:39,147 --> 00:09:42,844 What makes a yangban is not his genealogy, 147 00:09:42,964 --> 00:09:44,832 but these and nothing else. 148 00:09:44,952 --> 00:09:47,432 I have never seen someone with fancy garments endure adversities, 149 00:09:47,552 --> 00:09:50,118 nor have I seen anyone in rags leading a happy life. 150 00:09:50,238 --> 00:09:52,079 That is the truth behind our lives. 151 00:09:52,199 --> 00:09:56,931 Ever fought to the bitter end to discover the truth? 152 00:09:57,592 --> 00:10:03,655 Fighting to the end and then accepting reality is the only truth. 153 00:10:04,145 --> 00:10:06,298 You sure enjoy looking for trouble. 154 00:10:06,418 --> 00:10:10,029 Must feel great knowing so much, for a slave like you. 155 00:10:21,847 --> 00:10:24,893 What is perturbing you so much, Hyungnim? 156 00:10:25,013 --> 00:10:28,794 We've been only killing yangban all this time, 157 00:10:28,914 --> 00:10:31,671 but I killed a man today. 158 00:10:31,791 --> 00:10:34,187 I even knew his name, Gangaji. 159 00:10:34,307 --> 00:10:38,164 Could there be a triumph without sacrifices? 160 00:10:38,284 --> 00:10:41,354 I myself had to kill that Giyoon. 161 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:43,035 What?! 162 00:10:44,750 --> 00:10:46,805 I killed him. 163 00:10:51,245 --> 00:10:54,548 He was filching the money you so arduously collected, 164 00:10:54,668 --> 00:10:58,741 both while exchanging those drafts, and by purchasing fewer matchlocks. 165 00:10:58,861 --> 00:11:00,169 Then... 166 00:11:00,532 --> 00:11:02,955 All that money inside the jar... 167 00:11:03,367 --> 00:11:04,177 Yes. 168 00:11:04,297 --> 00:11:06,992 I knew he would do that. 169 00:11:07,323 --> 00:11:09,262 Old vices become new habits. 170 00:11:09,382 --> 00:11:13,611 There are times when you yourself need to kill people on your side. 171 00:11:13,731 --> 00:11:17,619 We need to overcome that, if we want to change the world. 172 00:11:18,237 --> 00:11:22,713 If we triumph, and then force yangban into slavery, 173 00:11:22,833 --> 00:11:24,717 then nothing would really change. 174 00:11:24,837 --> 00:11:29,325 A world which doesn't discriminate between classes is never going to come. 175 00:11:29,445 --> 00:11:34,035 Once you gain power, it's only natural people will work under you. 176 00:11:36,487 --> 00:11:40,077 What we're going after is that power, Hyungnim. 177 00:11:40,197 --> 00:11:44,191 Can we gain that power but still leave the yangban alone? 178 00:11:44,311 --> 00:11:49,572 By... What was it... Changing the system?! 179 00:11:49,998 --> 00:11:52,598 People might change the system, 180 00:11:52,718 --> 00:11:55,241 but the system can never change people. 181 00:11:55,361 --> 00:11:57,138 Yes... 182 00:11:59,599 --> 00:12:02,285 I should have known better... 183 00:12:02,405 --> 00:12:06,207 What would... What would I possibly... 184 00:12:06,910 --> 00:12:09,446 Hey! Eopbok! 185 00:12:09,566 --> 00:12:12,108 Here's our Eopbok! 186 00:12:15,353 --> 00:12:16,654 Why are you back here? 187 00:12:16,774 --> 00:12:19,190 It's chaos down there. 188 00:12:19,310 --> 00:12:22,116 Those cudgel-carrying fools are frantically wandering all over the place, 189 00:12:22,236 --> 00:12:25,142 as if they'd gone all batty. 190 00:12:25,447 --> 00:12:29,107 Ahh... We did cause a commotion, didn't we?! 191 00:12:29,227 --> 00:12:32,069 Need to mention it? The streets of Hanyang are all in tumult! 192 00:12:32,189 --> 00:12:37,152 While we were at it, we should have gone all the way to the palace... 193 00:12:37,272 --> 00:12:39,730 But we were a little occupied, you know... 194 00:12:41,925 --> 00:12:43,801 Spend the night here, 195 00:12:43,921 --> 00:12:46,721 and head down in the early morn. 196 00:12:46,841 --> 00:12:52,199 Ahh... We're so elated we could even sleep underwater! 197 00:12:52,319 --> 00:12:53,648 That's right. 198 00:12:53,768 --> 00:12:57,677 Once men find their calling, fire could rage even underwater. 199 00:12:57,797 --> 00:13:02,350 The joys of enlightenment... Making poetry out of every layman's word. 200 00:13:02,470 --> 00:13:05,292 You can go back up, and we shall meet again later. 201 00:13:05,412 --> 00:13:10,826 But it's so dangerous, must you really go? 202 00:13:11,959 --> 00:13:15,962 It's our world anyhow, why would I let anything daunt me? 203 00:13:17,159 --> 00:13:18,845 Then... 204 00:13:26,823 --> 00:13:30,283 Look at him, sparkling with light even from the back. 205 00:13:30,403 --> 00:13:33,316 It's so bright I can't even stare... 206 00:13:42,850 --> 00:13:44,556 Hey! Over here. 207 00:13:44,676 --> 00:13:45,728 Here. 208 00:13:48,511 --> 00:13:52,135 You little vermin, did you stuff your ears with horse shit? 209 00:13:52,255 --> 00:13:54,288 A quick look and you seem like a pitiful minion, 210 00:13:54,408 --> 00:13:57,359 why are you prancing around all stiff? Uh?! 211 00:14:08,347 --> 00:14:11,137 Quite the haughty resolve for a mere bureau officer. 212 00:14:11,257 --> 00:14:14,124 - You little... - You knave! 213 00:14:16,105 --> 00:14:18,045 Do you even know whom you're facing? 214 00:14:18,165 --> 00:14:21,052 And who the hell would I be... 215 00:14:23,036 --> 00:14:27,073 I... I really don't know?! 216 00:14:27,193 --> 00:14:28,685 You don't know. 217 00:14:28,805 --> 00:14:31,413 - Me?! - No... 218 00:14:31,533 --> 00:14:34,919 May you pardon us for not recognizing you... 219 00:14:35,039 --> 00:14:37,021 What are you waiting for? Pay your respects. 220 00:14:37,141 --> 00:14:38,513 Greetings. 221 00:14:38,633 --> 00:14:41,881 How could you let those varmints set the Tribute Bureau on fire? 222 00:14:42,001 --> 00:14:46,885 Ahh... Yes... It wasn't really our area of competence, and... 223 00:14:47,005 --> 00:14:49,229 Did I ever ask for your paltry pretexts? 224 00:14:49,349 --> 00:14:51,766 As I was saying... 225 00:14:51,886 --> 00:14:57,173 In the morrow, you shall be held responsible. 226 00:14:57,293 --> 00:14:58,984 Out of my sight. 227 00:14:59,104 --> 00:15:00,008 Yes. 228 00:15:12,095 --> 00:15:13,418 Ahh... Who is he? 229 00:15:13,538 --> 00:15:15,654 The hell would I know?! 230 00:15:15,774 --> 00:15:17,934 He's oozing resolve! 231 00:15:18,054 --> 00:15:20,684 Couldn't he be an inspector working incognito or something?! 232 00:15:20,804 --> 00:15:22,965 Not your average specimen, for sure. 233 00:15:23,085 --> 00:15:26,911 He's all sturdy and intimidating, for a little moppet. 234 00:15:29,907 --> 00:15:31,538 You have another at home, don't you? 235 00:15:55,839 --> 00:15:58,178 How have you been faring? 236 00:16:00,203 --> 00:16:03,528 I laud your efforts in this vexatious task. 237 00:16:03,648 --> 00:16:05,297 I shall not refute any due credit. 238 00:16:05,417 --> 00:16:06,725 Indeed... 239 00:16:08,895 --> 00:16:10,152 Leave us. 240 00:16:23,043 --> 00:16:24,876 Leave as well. 241 00:16:25,600 --> 00:16:27,668 Would you find merriment without a woman? 242 00:16:27,788 --> 00:16:30,677 It is no time for merriment. 243 00:16:33,112 --> 00:16:34,242 Yes... 244 00:16:34,817 --> 00:16:38,121 I shall serve you drinks and await outside. 245 00:16:49,954 --> 00:16:54,619 Seeing in what frenzy the capital is, you must have succeeded. 246 00:16:59,695 --> 00:17:03,885 We completely destroyed all three cellars at the Tribute Bureau. 247 00:17:05,448 --> 00:17:08,049 So... Let us hear the details. 248 00:17:08,169 --> 00:17:11,146 I gathered a few dozen slaves. 249 00:17:11,266 --> 00:17:13,107 After telling them there would be hundreds of others in Hanyang alone, 250 00:17:13,227 --> 00:17:17,881 and thousands all over the eight provinces, it seemingly invigorated them with hope. 251 00:17:18,372 --> 00:17:20,780 With the imminent prospect of attacking the Slave Tribunal, 252 00:17:20,900 --> 00:17:23,064 they're feeling as if their world has come. 253 00:17:23,184 --> 00:17:25,111 Those paltry minions... 254 00:17:25,231 --> 00:17:30,565 Give them a shred of hope, and they'll follow you to the gallows. 255 00:17:30,865 --> 00:17:35,446 There were even those who clamored for a world without class discrimination. 256 00:17:36,465 --> 00:17:39,282 I'm afraid that's out of the question... 257 00:17:39,402 --> 00:17:41,751 Hope shall always end as that. 258 00:17:41,871 --> 00:17:43,833 When it turns into a belief, 259 00:17:43,953 --> 00:17:45,112 it becomes dangerous. 260 00:17:45,232 --> 00:17:47,179 It is certainly amusing to witness them, 261 00:17:47,299 --> 00:17:50,035 but I would like to hasten and attack the Slave Tribunal. 262 00:17:50,155 --> 00:17:53,597 We will first need to see how the situation in the court evolves. 263 00:17:53,717 --> 00:17:56,762 I wish to end it as soon as possible. 264 00:17:57,156 --> 00:18:00,780 I didn't want to be forced to say this... 265 00:18:00,900 --> 00:18:04,936 But I'm even calling those minions "Hyungnim," now. 266 00:18:11,112 --> 00:18:14,203 Calling slaves "Hyungnim"?! 267 00:18:16,028 --> 00:18:19,098 I could certainly endure that much, 268 00:18:19,218 --> 00:18:22,508 but the smell is just insufferable. 269 00:18:23,083 --> 00:18:25,786 Even only grazing past them, the stench is so foul that, 270 00:18:25,906 --> 00:18:31,156 great endeavor or not, I'd just like to slay them on the spot. 271 00:18:38,018 --> 00:18:40,832 Who is that young fellow? 272 00:18:40,952 --> 00:18:43,924 I merely saw him twice before, 273 00:18:44,044 --> 00:18:45,777 but I have no idea myself. 274 00:18:45,897 --> 00:18:51,035 I think I have never seen His Excellency abandon himself in such hearty guffaws. 275 00:18:51,155 --> 00:18:52,808 Are you curious? 276 00:18:54,516 --> 00:18:56,024 A little?! 277 00:18:58,523 --> 00:19:00,830 The deeper your curiosity, 278 00:19:00,950 --> 00:19:03,686 the faster adversity will haunt you. 279 00:19:15,670 --> 00:19:19,722 I must extend to you my gratitude for your written retort. 280 00:19:19,842 --> 00:19:23,899 Once this is over, will you also accord me a position as promised? 281 00:19:24,019 --> 00:19:26,880 Which position would you be interested in? 282 00:19:28,294 --> 00:19:30,937 Guarding the palace would more than suffice. 283 00:19:31,057 --> 00:19:33,303 I was born with a blade in my hands, 284 00:19:33,423 --> 00:19:37,267 so would it not be fitting to serve His Majesty by protecting him? 285 00:19:37,387 --> 00:19:38,491 Right. 286 00:19:39,471 --> 00:19:44,416 A man like you should aspire to enter the Royal Palace Guard. 287 00:20:02,557 --> 00:20:06,585 If this keeps up, it won't be long, right? 288 00:20:06,705 --> 00:20:09,356 I have no idea. 289 00:20:10,509 --> 00:20:12,810 It sure is no laughing matter, when a country is at stake. 290 00:20:12,930 --> 00:20:16,726 Those constables were falling like leaves, earlier. 291 00:20:17,180 --> 00:20:19,887 That's why it's even stranger. 292 00:20:20,007 --> 00:20:23,318 How could it be so easy to accomplish all this? 293 00:20:23,438 --> 00:20:25,919 Why, wanted something a little more difficult? 294 00:20:26,039 --> 00:20:28,357 It's not that, 295 00:20:28,477 --> 00:20:31,293 but when things go wrong, you always have some kind of countermeasure in place, 296 00:20:31,413 --> 00:20:33,702 but we have nothing of that sort, so how couldn't it make you nervous? 297 00:20:33,822 --> 00:20:36,089 Just in case... 298 00:20:36,209 --> 00:20:38,583 Of course nothing of that sort could happen, 299 00:20:38,703 --> 00:20:41,456 but if we can't do it, our children will. 300 00:20:41,576 --> 00:20:43,886 That will do it, 301 00:20:44,006 --> 00:20:46,832 why do you always worry so much? 302 00:20:48,873 --> 00:20:50,557 Because I have no children. 303 00:20:50,677 --> 00:20:53,343 Why, I do?! 304 00:20:53,463 --> 00:20:58,713 They were sold off, and I don't even know if they made it alive... 305 00:21:25,292 --> 00:21:30,706 Why would Military Training Command troops be deployed on patrol here? 306 00:21:30,826 --> 00:21:34,639 They practically have blocked any access to the Royal Embassy. 307 00:21:34,759 --> 00:21:38,198 Not the Capital Bureau, but the Training Command... 308 00:21:39,392 --> 00:21:41,609 Did General Song come here? 309 00:21:41,729 --> 00:21:45,840 Even if he did, he would never penetrate through this surveillance. 310 00:21:46,417 --> 00:21:48,122 So we lost all contact with Fan, 311 00:21:48,242 --> 00:21:52,131 and they're impeding General Song from entering?! 312 00:21:52,577 --> 00:21:54,410 We must make a move. 313 00:21:54,530 --> 00:21:58,300 Make sure we can notify General Song of our departure route and date. 314 00:21:58,420 --> 00:21:59,600 Tell us how. 315 00:21:59,720 --> 00:22:03,224 What return signal did we use for our spies? 316 00:22:03,344 --> 00:22:05,936 Was it not "Yiojeono, Docheongdoseol"? 317 00:22:06,056 --> 00:22:10,434 Spread talebearing where it will easily proliferate. 318 00:22:10,554 --> 00:22:11,734 Yes. 319 00:22:18,895 --> 00:22:20,280 Sleep. 320 00:22:20,400 --> 00:22:23,779 We'll take turns standing guard. 321 00:22:23,899 --> 00:22:25,872 Will you head for Qing territory? 322 00:22:25,992 --> 00:22:27,066 We must go. 323 00:22:27,186 --> 00:22:27,982 How? 324 00:22:28,102 --> 00:22:30,860 I plan to ride a boat with the Qing delegation. 325 00:22:30,980 --> 00:22:33,482 Don't even try to jest with me. 326 00:22:33,602 --> 00:22:36,806 If you meet with the envoys and ask to tag along, will they oblige? 327 00:22:36,926 --> 00:22:39,426 They already pledged their support. 328 00:22:40,025 --> 00:22:41,261 Then... 329 00:22:42,455 --> 00:22:44,373 Are you telling me they even set a date for departure? 330 00:22:44,493 --> 00:22:45,988 We will soon receive word from the Royal Embassy. 331 00:22:46,108 --> 00:22:46,948 When? 332 00:22:47,068 --> 00:22:49,740 How would they know you're here? 333 00:22:51,061 --> 00:22:52,617 Do you know the art of war? 334 00:22:52,737 --> 00:22:54,685 Enough with the annoying diversions, speak your mind. 335 00:22:54,805 --> 00:22:57,586 I trust you've never experienced war. 336 00:22:57,706 --> 00:23:02,945 In war, things people could never imagine can become commonplace. 337 00:23:03,404 --> 00:23:07,806 Even when communications are cut, relaying information is not an issue. 338 00:23:12,580 --> 00:23:18,119 I wish what you say was right. 339 00:23:21,660 --> 00:23:24,495 What were troops on patrol doing? 340 00:23:24,615 --> 00:23:26,606 It was such a sudden onslaught, 341 00:23:26,726 --> 00:23:28,802 not to mention the fact they were carrying weaponry. 342 00:23:28,922 --> 00:23:30,818 Who asked for pretexts?! 343 00:23:30,938 --> 00:23:31,914 My apologies. 344 00:23:32,034 --> 00:23:36,293 So there were slaves amongst the insurgents? 345 00:23:36,413 --> 00:23:38,263 Yes, Your Excellency. 346 00:23:38,717 --> 00:23:41,552 If even slaves assisted them, 347 00:23:41,672 --> 00:23:45,026 then we could consider this as the first sparks of an insurrection. 348 00:23:45,146 --> 00:23:47,158 We shall petition His Majesty to tame public fervor... 349 00:23:47,278 --> 00:23:51,326 and cope with the escalating severity of these crimes... 350 00:23:51,446 --> 00:23:55,674 through a sweeping census reform. 351 00:23:57,785 --> 00:24:01,504 Considering this happened within capital walls, 352 00:24:01,624 --> 00:24:05,490 merely capturing the culprits wouldn't quell our quandaries at the root. 353 00:24:06,108 --> 00:24:09,390 This is a crucial juncture which shall forever impact our country's very foundations, 354 00:24:09,510 --> 00:24:11,989 so I trust the entire court... 355 00:24:12,109 --> 00:24:17,535 shall not trample upon our efforts by fomenting opposition. 356 00:24:17,655 --> 00:24:19,845 Yes, Your Excellency. 357 00:24:29,574 --> 00:24:32,312 Just because slaves were involved, 358 00:24:32,432 --> 00:24:35,467 how could you surmise those same slaves instigated all this? 359 00:24:35,587 --> 00:24:38,280 Even recent episodes of violence against yangban... 360 00:24:38,400 --> 00:24:41,004 were masterminded by slaves, in our estimation. 361 00:24:41,601 --> 00:24:44,662 We shan't orchestrate such massive reforms or pursuit of such large scale... 362 00:24:44,782 --> 00:24:47,454 solely based upon assumption. 363 00:24:48,804 --> 00:24:52,734 Did you not envision that such excessive measures... 364 00:24:52,854 --> 00:24:56,873 could further deplete our royal coffers, and only exacerbate the populace's discontent? 365 00:24:56,993 --> 00:24:58,301 Sire. 366 00:24:59,004 --> 00:25:02,052 It is crucial to the prolonged survival of our country. 367 00:25:02,172 --> 00:25:06,527 Should you apprehend throngs of runaway slaves through a concerted pursuit, 368 00:25:06,647 --> 00:25:09,797 and expose labor deserters with a sweeping census reform, 369 00:25:09,917 --> 00:25:14,166 we would be graced with a workforce of over a hundred thousand. 370 00:25:14,286 --> 00:25:18,444 By sending this workforce to build fortifications at our northern frontier, 371 00:25:18,564 --> 00:25:21,407 we would eliminate any corvee-related quandaries, 372 00:25:21,527 --> 00:25:26,415 and even prepare for an eventual conflict with the Qing. 373 00:25:29,970 --> 00:25:33,508 What Your Excellency proposes is right. 374 00:25:33,628 --> 00:25:37,771 I am in awe at your magnanimity for acknowledging my humble motion. 375 00:25:37,891 --> 00:25:41,832 However, now is not the time. 376 00:25:42,314 --> 00:25:48,601 As you suggest, should there be a single foretoken of a probable insurrection, 377 00:25:48,721 --> 00:25:51,628 we shall consider it then. 378 00:25:53,397 --> 00:25:58,747 I am humbled by your keen discernment, Sire. 379 00:26:27,483 --> 00:26:30,040 How could you dare defy my commands? 380 00:26:30,160 --> 00:26:33,936 We decided that maintaining surveillance at the Royal Embassy was paramount. 381 00:26:34,486 --> 00:26:38,136 And following my orders wasn't? 382 00:26:41,784 --> 00:26:44,405 Your Excellency, I apologize... 383 00:26:50,054 --> 00:26:53,915 If we had been in battle, you would have been executed. 384 00:26:54,876 --> 00:27:00,439 While maintaining patrol at the embassy, inspect every inch of the capital! 385 00:27:00,559 --> 00:27:01,547 Is that clear? 386 00:27:01,667 --> 00:27:02,743 Yes! 387 00:27:07,466 --> 00:27:10,415 Your mother is here. 388 00:27:24,811 --> 00:27:27,015 Why did you come all the way here? 389 00:27:27,135 --> 00:27:28,720 Aigoo... Here you are. 390 00:27:35,737 --> 00:27:38,588 And what is all this? 391 00:27:46,138 --> 00:27:49,089 I was so worried, I just couldn't stay put. 392 00:27:49,209 --> 00:27:52,436 I'd heard the entire capital was in tumult... 393 00:27:52,556 --> 00:27:55,467 I am just fine, so you don't need to worry. 394 00:27:56,059 --> 00:27:59,682 These days, you never visit... 395 00:27:59,802 --> 00:28:03,307 I can understand your duties keep you occupied, but... 396 00:28:07,408 --> 00:28:08,793 Are you all right? 397 00:28:08,913 --> 00:28:12,310 I'm... just fine... 398 00:28:13,717 --> 00:28:17,063 Everything is all right, I hope? 399 00:28:17,183 --> 00:28:21,918 Don't overwork yourself, 400 00:28:22,038 --> 00:28:26,693 and never let all this dishearten you. 401 00:28:27,055 --> 00:28:28,928 Did you take your medication? 402 00:28:29,286 --> 00:28:31,929 Ahh... What medication... 403 00:28:32,049 --> 00:28:33,740 Ohh... I did. 404 00:28:33,860 --> 00:28:36,299 I took it. 405 00:28:38,770 --> 00:28:42,223 Take a look at this, my dear. 406 00:28:45,043 --> 00:28:47,899 These are primroses. 407 00:28:48,019 --> 00:28:50,966 It's rare for them to bloom in winter, 408 00:28:51,086 --> 00:28:54,014 but I managed to find these. 409 00:28:55,740 --> 00:28:59,461 They fought the wintry gales to bloom, 410 00:28:59,581 --> 00:29:03,028 so people say that they can cure just about anything. 411 00:29:03,148 --> 00:29:06,314 You take one, your spouse the other, 412 00:29:06,434 --> 00:29:10,845 and it'll be good for your health, 413 00:29:11,447 --> 00:29:12,428 and even for giving birth... 414 00:29:12,548 --> 00:29:13,664 Mother! 415 00:29:29,076 --> 00:29:32,598 You go out looking for flowers in this wintry spell, 416 00:29:33,802 --> 00:29:36,744 so it's only natural you would get a cold. 417 00:29:36,864 --> 00:29:38,513 Still... 418 00:29:40,069 --> 00:29:42,243 This is so rare and precious, 419 00:29:42,363 --> 00:29:45,227 and it's not even sold anywhere. 420 00:29:48,893 --> 00:29:52,069 I must leave now. 421 00:29:53,718 --> 00:29:55,296 Take your medication, 422 00:29:55,416 --> 00:29:58,024 and rest where it's warm. 423 00:30:00,880 --> 00:30:04,389 My men will escort you home. 424 00:30:55,240 --> 00:30:58,331 So, did the ungulates accompany you, as per our bargain? 425 00:30:58,451 --> 00:30:59,524 Yes, Naeuri. 426 00:30:59,644 --> 00:31:03,638 I brought two calves, and this is the boy I was talking about. 427 00:31:03,758 --> 00:31:07,119 I shall serve you from now on, my name is Nokswe. 428 00:31:08,430 --> 00:31:10,377 Fine, fine. 429 00:31:10,497 --> 00:31:13,652 Shortcomings were fastidiously hampering vigilance, 430 00:31:13,772 --> 00:31:19,351 so never could I let this propitious fortuity pass me by! 431 00:31:20,020 --> 00:31:22,194 Our dealings are complete, so you may take her. 432 00:31:22,314 --> 00:31:23,494 Yes, Naeuri! 433 00:31:24,773 --> 00:31:26,031 Follow me. 434 00:31:27,993 --> 00:31:30,039 Go, and have a good life. 435 00:31:30,159 --> 00:31:32,980 Think you're going to a nice place. 436 00:31:33,876 --> 00:31:36,348 I guess I'll have a good life. 437 00:31:37,350 --> 00:31:39,875 Although I probably won't get married. 438 00:32:21,253 --> 00:32:23,129 From here on in, 439 00:32:23,249 --> 00:32:25,772 I'll become your spouse. 440 00:32:25,892 --> 00:32:27,818 I'll follow you for now, 441 00:32:27,938 --> 00:32:29,715 but I have no intention of becoming your consort. 442 00:32:29,835 --> 00:32:33,925 Destiny put us together this way, so let us not defy its will. 443 00:32:34,045 --> 00:32:37,691 You won't have to endure the hardships you do now. 444 00:32:38,507 --> 00:32:40,212 Let's get going. 445 00:32:49,153 --> 00:32:50,822 Let's hear. 446 00:32:52,339 --> 00:32:54,982 Ever since troops started ransacking the entire capital, 447 00:32:55,102 --> 00:32:58,155 our business has gone astray as well. 448 00:32:58,275 --> 00:33:00,073 Anything else? 449 00:33:00,193 --> 00:33:04,044 While those Qing fools caused a commotion... 450 00:33:05,674 --> 00:33:08,509 Saying they'll take them as servants for the Qing Imperial Family, 451 00:33:08,629 --> 00:33:13,093 they requested, what, one or two thousand girls aged fourteen, 452 00:33:13,213 --> 00:33:16,354 and said they would bring them there via boat. 453 00:33:16,474 --> 00:33:20,191 All parents with daughters are on the run... It's chaos. 454 00:33:20,311 --> 00:33:21,747 All right. 455 00:33:21,867 --> 00:33:24,147 You can go for now. 456 00:33:27,787 --> 00:33:28,633 By the way... 457 00:33:28,753 --> 00:33:29,955 Right, General Choi. 458 00:33:30,075 --> 00:33:32,001 I'll send word myself, so stop worrying. 459 00:33:32,121 --> 00:33:34,282 I'll pester him to get himself a missus, 460 00:33:34,402 --> 00:33:36,790 so you just wait here and he'll come on his own. 461 00:33:36,910 --> 00:33:39,347 Aigoo... Do you... 462 00:33:39,467 --> 00:33:42,228 need to go that far?! 463 00:33:42,348 --> 00:33:43,248 Go. 464 00:33:43,368 --> 00:33:45,124 All right! 465 00:33:56,904 --> 00:33:58,353 Heard? 466 00:33:59,312 --> 00:34:00,506 Interpret it. 467 00:34:00,626 --> 00:34:03,100 Girls aged fourteen... 468 00:34:03,220 --> 00:34:04,321 Transported via boat. 469 00:34:04,441 --> 00:34:06,026 What's with the one to two thousand? 470 00:34:06,146 --> 00:34:09,178 It's a rule to eliminate all vague figures. 471 00:34:09,298 --> 00:34:11,437 The date will be the fourteenth day. 472 00:34:11,557 --> 00:34:12,375 And if they said by boat... 473 00:34:12,495 --> 00:34:14,736 They'll traverse the Yellow Sea. 474 00:34:20,116 --> 00:34:22,418 It'll be from Ganghwa Island, then. 475 00:34:22,538 --> 00:34:24,507 Sure you're not just guessing? 476 00:34:24,627 --> 00:34:26,084 We couldn't board from the mainland, 477 00:34:26,204 --> 00:34:29,008 so the quickest route would be Ganghwa Island. 478 00:34:29,128 --> 00:34:31,054 If it's the fourteenth... 479 00:34:31,174 --> 00:34:33,931 We only have three days left. 480 00:34:34,051 --> 00:34:35,551 Makes no sense. 481 00:34:35,671 --> 00:34:38,912 Passing through Chungju and all the way to Ganghwa, in three days?! 482 00:34:39,032 --> 00:34:40,254 If we acquire horses... 483 00:34:40,374 --> 00:34:44,124 We'll be caught without even escaping the capital. 484 00:34:44,244 --> 00:34:46,436 Is there no other... 485 00:34:49,413 --> 00:34:52,717 If we send word to Jjakgwi to bring them here... 486 00:34:52,837 --> 00:34:57,321 - Can you find someone to send word? - Little Jumo can easily take care of that. 487 00:34:57,441 --> 00:34:59,799 If we meet in Yongin and then head to Ganghwa Island, 488 00:34:59,919 --> 00:35:02,826 we might arrive on time. 489 00:35:11,922 --> 00:35:14,664 So you are departing? 490 00:35:15,077 --> 00:35:16,633 Yes, Sire. 491 00:35:16,753 --> 00:35:20,565 We have abused your hospitality for much too long. 492 00:35:20,685 --> 00:35:25,969 It is lamentable we are leaving without any propitious parting words. 493 00:35:26,089 --> 00:35:30,157 So you're clamoring us to provide servants for the Imperial Family? 494 00:35:30,277 --> 00:35:33,971 Aged fourteen, a few thousand. 495 00:35:34,091 --> 00:35:35,588 That is indeed the case. 496 00:35:35,708 --> 00:35:39,595 But I do feel a hint of derision against your Joseon brethren, 497 00:35:39,715 --> 00:35:43,129 possibly stemming from our failure to entrust Seokgyeon to your care. 498 00:35:43,249 --> 00:35:45,516 That is not the case, Sire. 499 00:35:46,092 --> 00:35:50,440 How could I besmirch diplomacy with personal whims? 500 00:35:50,560 --> 00:35:53,752 That is the sole interpretation at my disposal, 501 00:35:53,872 --> 00:35:57,205 so I cannot help but dismiss your request. 502 00:35:57,325 --> 00:36:02,285 I shall convey it to His Majesty the Emperor. 503 00:36:02,584 --> 00:36:06,505 I wish you a peaceful journey. 504 00:36:06,625 --> 00:36:11,856 I trust temperate climate will support your decision to depart. 505 00:36:14,158 --> 00:36:15,693 Here... 506 00:36:34,443 --> 00:36:37,969 How can I reach Mount Worak by the eventide? 507 00:36:38,114 --> 00:36:41,507 I told you that you'd get paid double the price. 508 00:36:41,616 --> 00:36:43,246 - By whom? - Me! 509 00:36:43,366 --> 00:36:46,998 Ehh... Then, the horses will tire? 510 00:36:47,116 --> 00:36:49,337 You can change them along the way. 511 00:36:49,457 --> 00:36:51,681 I'll even pay you for the horses. 512 00:36:51,801 --> 00:36:54,445 Ahh... If that is the case... 513 00:36:57,716 --> 00:37:00,679 You can read, can't you? 514 00:37:01,617 --> 00:37:06,630 "Bring the child to Mount Jobi in Yongin," 515 00:37:06,750 --> 00:37:12,517 "while Choi's retinue must proceed to the tavern at the crossroads in Yicheon." 516 00:37:12,689 --> 00:37:14,384 That is all. 517 00:37:14,775 --> 00:37:19,030 Choi's retinue to the tavern at the crossroads in Yicheon?! 518 00:37:20,757 --> 00:37:23,434 All right. Get going. 519 00:37:26,630 --> 00:37:28,484 At the crossroads in Yicheon... 520 00:37:58,059 --> 00:37:59,546 Wait. 521 00:38:01,554 --> 00:38:04,118 Why is this place so quiet? 522 00:38:04,238 --> 00:38:05,732 Why would it be quiet? 523 00:38:05,852 --> 00:38:07,991 It's just as it always is. 524 00:38:08,111 --> 00:38:11,140 Did Chobok go somewhere? 525 00:38:11,260 --> 00:38:12,529 You didn't know? 526 00:38:12,645 --> 00:38:14,252 She got married. 527 00:38:14,372 --> 00:38:15,411 What?! 528 00:38:15,540 --> 00:38:17,476 What's with the surprise? 529 00:38:22,523 --> 00:38:23,525 Wait! 530 00:38:23,645 --> 00:38:24,442 Wait a moment. 531 00:38:24,562 --> 00:38:26,381 - Just a moment. - Keep quiet! 532 00:38:26,501 --> 00:38:27,617 Milord is inside. 533 00:38:27,737 --> 00:38:28,918 What is that supposed to mean? 534 00:38:29,038 --> 00:38:31,131 - Who got married? - I said keep your voice down. 535 00:38:31,251 --> 00:38:34,086 Why would Chobok get married? And to whom? 536 00:38:34,206 --> 00:38:37,159 You fool, are you out of your mind? 537 00:38:37,679 --> 00:38:41,313 Let go! Where did Chobok go? 538 00:38:44,965 --> 00:38:45,739 You knave! 539 00:38:45,859 --> 00:38:47,806 How dare you raise your voice in my presence?! 540 00:38:47,926 --> 00:38:48,787 Naeuri! 541 00:38:49,405 --> 00:38:51,164 Where did you send Chobok? 542 00:38:51,284 --> 00:38:53,125 Why did you send her away without a word? 543 00:38:53,245 --> 00:38:55,534 Ohh Ohh! The humanity... 544 00:38:55,654 --> 00:38:58,347 What are you waiting for? Get him out of my sight! 545 00:38:58,467 --> 00:38:59,605 Yes, Naeuri! 546 00:38:59,725 --> 00:39:01,657 Why marry her off against her wishes? 547 00:39:01,777 --> 00:39:03,170 Are we beasts you can trade? 548 00:39:03,290 --> 00:39:04,278 You varlet! 549 00:39:04,398 --> 00:39:07,579 Who did you sell Chobok to? 550 00:39:07,704 --> 00:39:08,882 Who the hell are you? 551 00:39:09,002 --> 00:39:11,644 Who are you, to sell people as you please? 552 00:39:11,764 --> 00:39:14,524 Who do you think you are? 553 00:39:14,644 --> 00:39:19,488 Imprison this varlet and don't give him a sip of water until he perishes! 554 00:39:19,608 --> 00:39:21,899 Yes, Naeuri! 555 00:39:42,887 --> 00:39:44,799 Tonight?! 556 00:39:44,919 --> 00:39:47,037 We will hit the Slave Tribunal tonight? 557 00:39:47,157 --> 00:39:48,188 Yes. 558 00:39:49,083 --> 00:39:51,903 Meseems the attack at the Tribute Bureau did not suffice. 559 00:39:52,023 --> 00:39:55,235 - We must strike them with more resolve. - Surveillance should be strict... 560 00:39:55,355 --> 00:39:56,556 It would be much more dangerous. 561 00:39:56,676 --> 00:39:59,575 I plan to gather two hundred men today. 562 00:40:01,287 --> 00:40:03,610 If we all attack the Tribunal at once, 563 00:40:03,730 --> 00:40:08,735 those troops will be trampled upon with ease. 564 00:40:09,877 --> 00:40:11,603 Let's do it! 565 00:40:11,723 --> 00:40:14,331 We turned the Tribute Bureau upside down with a few dozen people, 566 00:40:14,451 --> 00:40:16,442 with two hundred people, forget the Slave Tribunal, 567 00:40:16,562 --> 00:40:17,720 we could go straight for the palace. 568 00:40:17,840 --> 00:40:20,133 That's right. We could even attack the Qing. 569 00:40:20,253 --> 00:40:23,458 With our morale on the rise and our foes feeling challenged, 570 00:40:23,578 --> 00:40:25,653 we shall take this opportunity to show them our resolve. 571 00:40:25,773 --> 00:40:27,166 Then, when... 572 00:40:27,286 --> 00:40:29,532 Have some rest, then escape, 573 00:40:29,652 --> 00:40:32,350 and we shall all gather at the hour of the swine (9~11pm). 574 00:40:49,727 --> 00:40:50,998 You fool... 575 00:40:51,118 --> 00:40:52,596 You should repent as if being dead, 576 00:40:52,716 --> 00:40:54,898 if you want me to implore Milord to release you. 577 00:40:55,018 --> 00:40:56,838 And is living this way any different from being dead? 578 00:40:56,958 --> 00:41:00,645 Just let us tie you, for now. 579 00:41:00,765 --> 00:41:02,030 Ajeosshi. 580 00:41:02,563 --> 00:41:04,695 Take Banjjak with you and run away. 581 00:41:04,815 --> 00:41:07,039 I killed her keeper. 582 00:41:07,159 --> 00:41:08,407 What? 583 00:41:11,768 --> 00:41:12,887 Don't try to follow me! 584 00:41:13,007 --> 00:41:14,613 Hey! Eopbok! 585 00:41:24,638 --> 00:41:26,344 Y...Y...You fool... 586 00:41:26,464 --> 00:41:27,793 How dare you barge in here? 587 00:41:27,913 --> 00:41:29,952 Listen well to what I say. 588 00:41:30,072 --> 00:41:31,252 Are we human beings or not? 589 00:41:31,372 --> 00:41:33,467 Is... anyone out there? 590 00:41:37,561 --> 00:41:40,779 We're human beings just like you, why sell us off as you please? 591 00:41:40,899 --> 00:41:42,724 Who did you sell Chobok to?! 592 00:41:42,835 --> 00:41:43,934 Y...You knave... 593 00:41:44,054 --> 00:41:46,350 Biting the hands that feed you... 594 00:41:46,470 --> 00:41:48,311 Did I ever... 595 00:41:49,014 --> 00:41:51,252 sully you lowly miscreants' existence... 596 00:41:51,372 --> 00:41:53,746 with cruelty? 597 00:41:53,866 --> 00:41:55,073 Say what? 598 00:41:55,193 --> 00:41:58,143 Wise men forget insults, as the ungrateful forget benevolence, 599 00:41:58,263 --> 00:42:00,128 so how could you betray my patronage? 600 00:42:00,248 --> 00:42:02,042 You vile... 601 00:42:02,644 --> 00:42:05,734 What's wrong with you? 602 00:42:06,224 --> 00:42:09,686 Rejoice in the fleeting sins of youth, 603 00:42:09,842 --> 00:42:12,349 and you'll repent until old age begets wisdom. 604 00:42:12,469 --> 00:42:15,626 Will you start making some sense? 605 00:42:15,993 --> 00:42:18,781 Just spare me. 606 00:42:19,169 --> 00:42:24,097 Chobok was sold to the Hwangsan clan in Namsan-Gol... 607 00:42:38,037 --> 00:42:39,509 Look, Eopbok. 608 00:42:41,021 --> 00:42:42,591 I was just about to tell you, 609 00:42:42,711 --> 00:42:43,870 it's a relief I found you. 610 00:42:43,990 --> 00:42:48,873 Tonight at the hour of the swine, we'll attack the Slave Tribunal. 611 00:42:50,755 --> 00:42:54,784 Where was that place Gaenom Ajeosshi talked about? 612 00:42:54,904 --> 00:42:57,657 Where runaway slaves gather. 613 00:42:58,115 --> 00:42:59,656 Is anything the matter? 614 00:42:59,763 --> 00:43:01,777 Hurry up and tell me! 615 00:43:02,372 --> 00:43:04,868 Was... it Mount Worak's summit?! 616 00:43:07,395 --> 00:43:09,473 Cheon of sky, Ji of soil. 617 00:43:09,593 --> 00:43:13,078 Hyeon of black, Hwang of yellow. Woo of house, Ju of house. 618 00:43:13,198 --> 00:43:15,645 Hong of large, Hwang of rough. 619 00:43:19,060 --> 00:43:20,126 What is it? 620 00:43:20,246 --> 00:43:23,351 "Hwang" came once already? 621 00:43:23,750 --> 00:43:27,498 The first means yellow, the second rough. 622 00:43:27,618 --> 00:43:29,693 You might pronounce them the same, but the meaning changes. 623 00:43:29,813 --> 00:43:34,084 So what's the difference between the "woo" and "ju" of house? 624 00:43:34,204 --> 00:43:36,053 They both mean house, 625 00:43:36,173 --> 00:43:39,378 but there's both "Woo" and "Ju." 626 00:43:39,498 --> 00:43:43,065 Should we just learn the vulgar script? 627 00:43:44,578 --> 00:43:46,266 Cheon of sky, Ji of soil. 628 00:43:46,386 --> 00:43:48,705 Hyeon of black... 629 00:43:48,840 --> 00:43:50,398 By the way, 630 00:43:50,518 --> 00:43:52,743 why is it "soil" and not just "land"? 631 00:43:52,863 --> 00:43:55,223 You can read it that way, if you prefer. 632 00:43:56,906 --> 00:43:58,377 Cheon of sky, Ji of soil... 633 00:43:58,497 --> 00:44:00,786 Ji of land?! Soil?! 634 00:44:00,906 --> 00:44:03,748 Why are you trying to learn this? 635 00:44:03,868 --> 00:44:09,031 You know how to read and write. 636 00:44:10,097 --> 00:44:13,507 You speak subtly and behave with discretion. 637 00:44:13,627 --> 00:44:16,442 Don't try to resemble anyone else. 638 00:44:16,562 --> 00:44:19,682 Think of how charming you already are... 639 00:44:23,476 --> 00:44:28,688 Also, people keep looking down on me. 640 00:44:29,373 --> 00:44:31,824 If I learn the learned script, let alone the vulgar one, 641 00:44:31,944 --> 00:44:34,992 then they'll stop doing that. 642 00:44:36,385 --> 00:44:38,552 While you learn how to read, 643 00:44:38,672 --> 00:44:41,685 will you teach me how to play the haegeum? 644 00:44:42,261 --> 00:44:44,179 You mean it? 645 00:44:44,299 --> 00:44:45,373 Yes. 646 00:44:45,820 --> 00:44:52,793 But I'm really in no position to teach anyone... 647 00:44:52,913 --> 00:44:59,010 Everybody can both teach and learn from anyone. 648 00:45:05,433 --> 00:45:09,240 Considering this path is all in the open, let's use it. 649 00:45:09,360 --> 00:45:11,478 But should the troops manage to surround us, we would be trapped. 650 00:45:11,598 --> 00:45:14,953 I know this path and there's nothing to worry, so we can use it. 651 00:45:15,073 --> 00:45:19,269 They could easily be lying in ambush there. 652 00:45:19,908 --> 00:45:22,487 Let's take it easy, shall we? 653 00:45:22,607 --> 00:45:25,727 Why would you need to go all the way to Qing territory? 654 00:45:25,847 --> 00:45:27,874 I might run away to survive, 655 00:45:27,994 --> 00:45:29,686 but I shall not survive by hiding. 656 00:45:29,806 --> 00:45:31,498 What is that supposed to mean? Why? 657 00:45:31,618 --> 00:45:33,672 Have you ever resented this world? 658 00:45:33,792 --> 00:45:35,782 Is there anyone who doesn't? 659 00:45:35,902 --> 00:45:38,271 And that is exactly why. 660 00:45:42,577 --> 00:45:45,859 This place might be filled with alleys, but it's easier to hide as well. 661 00:45:45,979 --> 00:45:47,140 You take this path, 662 00:45:47,260 --> 00:45:50,791 and I'll deal with all the archers from up here. 663 00:45:50,926 --> 00:45:52,447 So you want me to play bait? 664 00:45:52,567 --> 00:45:54,792 Giving up the hound to catch the tiger? 665 00:45:54,912 --> 00:45:58,526 I want you to be that tiger. 666 00:46:24,461 --> 00:46:26,228 I'm counting on you. 667 00:46:28,617 --> 00:46:30,845 Be my guest... 668 00:46:48,745 --> 00:46:51,955 That face of yours... 669 00:46:52,351 --> 00:46:53,864 Have you ever run away? 670 00:46:53,984 --> 00:46:55,228 Yes. 671 00:46:56,017 --> 00:46:58,020 But I'm not going to do that again. 672 00:46:58,140 --> 00:46:59,960 That's wise. 673 00:47:00,429 --> 00:47:04,266 Even if you run, it's filled with slave hunters out there. 674 00:47:09,318 --> 00:47:12,844 It's not because of those slave hunters. 675 00:47:12,964 --> 00:47:18,285 Just because living on the run is not the kind of life I wish for. 676 00:47:18,886 --> 00:47:20,825 You're quite clever. 677 00:47:20,945 --> 00:47:23,212 Here... Let's sleep. 678 00:47:23,332 --> 00:47:25,386 I told you. 679 00:47:25,506 --> 00:47:27,731 I have no intention of becoming your consort. 680 00:47:44,091 --> 00:47:44,914 Chobok! 681 00:47:45,034 --> 00:47:46,422 Chobok!! 682 00:47:46,542 --> 00:47:47,509 Chobok! 683 00:47:48,255 --> 00:47:49,640 Chobok! 684 00:47:50,322 --> 00:47:52,546 Where are you? 685 00:47:52,672 --> 00:47:53,779 Chobok! 686 00:47:53,899 --> 00:47:55,804 So what else are you planning to do? 687 00:47:55,924 --> 00:47:58,596 We already got married! 688 00:47:59,769 --> 00:48:01,112 I... 689 00:48:01,836 --> 00:48:04,923 already have someone. 690 00:48:05,495 --> 00:48:06,710 Chobok! 691 00:48:07,115 --> 00:48:08,692 Chobok, where are you? 692 00:48:08,812 --> 00:48:10,675 Chobok! 693 00:48:13,275 --> 00:48:14,272 Chobok! 694 00:48:14,392 --> 00:48:15,870 Chobok!! 695 00:48:16,808 --> 00:48:19,004 And who are you, howling at this hour? 696 00:48:19,124 --> 00:48:20,197 Chobok! 697 00:48:20,317 --> 00:48:21,515 Where are you? 698 00:48:21,644 --> 00:48:23,084 You still... 699 00:48:29,900 --> 00:48:32,949 Why don't you try and go for it? 700 00:48:35,778 --> 00:48:37,150 Chobok! 701 00:48:37,270 --> 00:48:40,618 Chobok, where are you? Are you here? 702 00:48:43,611 --> 00:48:45,309 Ajeosshi! 703 00:48:48,015 --> 00:48:49,379 Ajeosshi! 704 00:49:13,611 --> 00:49:15,246 You foolish little... 705 00:49:15,366 --> 00:49:17,058 Couldn't you run away? 706 00:49:17,178 --> 00:49:19,296 If I did... 707 00:49:19,416 --> 00:49:21,811 I was worried you wouldn't find me. 708 00:49:31,298 --> 00:49:33,239 Don't move! 709 00:49:53,295 --> 00:49:55,085 What were you seeking my audience for? 710 00:49:55,205 --> 00:49:57,153 We have no more time to squander. 711 00:49:57,273 --> 00:49:59,241 Let us go now. 712 00:49:59,361 --> 00:50:02,336 You harm His Highness and then ask to be let go? 713 00:50:02,456 --> 00:50:03,849 Does it make any sense? 714 00:50:03,969 --> 00:50:09,327 Training Command officers trailing General Song had killed all the guards. 715 00:50:09,447 --> 00:50:11,186 We were already exposed, 716 00:50:11,306 --> 00:50:13,211 so we had no other choice, for your safety's sake. 717 00:50:13,331 --> 00:50:15,471 What are you trying to say? 718 00:50:15,591 --> 00:50:19,952 That those officers are aware of this place? 719 00:50:21,046 --> 00:50:23,080 I'll be damned... 720 00:50:26,610 --> 00:50:31,576 We are imperial guards serving the Qing envoy. 721 00:50:33,203 --> 00:50:38,681 The reason we trailed you was to protect General Song and His Highness. 722 00:51:42,625 --> 00:51:47,042 So all we need to do is hide here and shoot? 723 00:51:47,162 --> 00:51:50,492 Where is Eopbok Hyungnim? 724 00:51:50,612 --> 00:51:52,048 He said he had something to do, 725 00:51:52,168 --> 00:51:55,389 but he'll soon be here, since it's time. 726 00:51:57,143 --> 00:52:00,596 He should hasten... 727 00:52:00,716 --> 00:52:03,217 But, when are the others coming? 728 00:52:03,337 --> 00:52:06,156 You said there would be about two hundred men?! 729 00:52:07,756 --> 00:52:10,058 What two hundred men... 730 00:52:26,105 --> 00:52:27,537 Go. 731 00:52:27,657 --> 00:52:28,496 Where? 732 00:52:28,616 --> 00:52:30,265 If you head to Mount Worak's summit, 733 00:52:30,385 --> 00:52:32,248 there's a place where runaway slaves gather. 734 00:52:32,368 --> 00:52:33,399 And how about you? 735 00:52:33,519 --> 00:52:34,699 I'll have to go fight! 736 00:52:34,819 --> 00:52:35,871 Then I'll come along. 737 00:52:35,991 --> 00:52:37,867 I said just go! 738 00:52:38,977 --> 00:52:39,595 I won't. 739 00:52:39,715 --> 00:52:42,153 Why don't you ever listen? 740 00:52:42,273 --> 00:52:43,858 You're no longer just a runaway slave, 741 00:52:43,978 --> 00:52:46,245 you can't go anywhere now. 742 00:52:46,365 --> 00:52:48,838 Why would you follow me? 743 00:52:51,652 --> 00:52:53,463 Chobok... 744 00:52:54,593 --> 00:52:57,811 I was the one who killed our keeper. 745 00:52:57,931 --> 00:53:01,502 I paid him back for selling you off, 746 00:53:02,237 --> 00:53:04,263 so just go. 747 00:53:09,218 --> 00:53:12,595 You're attacking the Slave Tribunal tonight? 748 00:53:14,674 --> 00:53:17,168 I need to hurry. 749 00:53:17,552 --> 00:53:20,850 It's time already. 750 00:54:32,657 --> 00:54:34,778 Here... Let's begin. 751 00:54:35,194 --> 00:54:36,515 What?! 752 00:54:36,635 --> 00:54:38,306 There's still plenty of time... 753 00:54:38,426 --> 00:54:40,693 and Eopbok is not even here?! 754 00:54:40,813 --> 00:54:44,077 And our two hundred men aren't, either?! 755 00:54:46,357 --> 00:54:50,052 I was ordered to end this quickly, 756 00:54:50,172 --> 00:54:53,297 as the tumult in the capital prohibited us from gathering more men. 757 00:54:54,025 --> 00:54:55,901 On whose orders? 758 00:54:57,313 --> 00:55:01,125 Why, there's someone else issuing orders? 759 00:55:02,687 --> 00:55:04,219 Sure. 760 00:55:04,666 --> 00:55:06,712 The keeper I serve. 761 00:55:06,832 --> 00:55:09,605 Ahh... What is that supposed to mean... 762 00:55:09,725 --> 00:55:12,933 Then, is he a slave as well? 763 00:55:15,999 --> 00:55:17,896 What is wrong with you? 764 00:55:18,016 --> 00:55:19,386 You're acting strange! 765 00:55:19,506 --> 00:55:22,136 - And what about the other men... - Hey... 766 00:55:25,674 --> 00:55:27,123 You smell. 767 00:55:28,338 --> 00:55:31,014 Don't come close. 768 00:55:32,388 --> 00:55:33,453 What?! 769 00:55:38,462 --> 00:55:39,853 I said let's start. 770 00:55:39,973 --> 00:55:42,496 I shall give the signal. 771 00:55:42,616 --> 00:55:44,544 Give me the rifle. 772 00:56:06,771 --> 00:56:09,441 - It's an ambush! - An ambush!! 773 00:56:09,561 --> 00:56:11,860 Why did you do that? 774 00:56:11,966 --> 00:56:13,869 How can we do this by ourselves? 775 00:56:14,777 --> 00:56:17,321 I said you smell! 776 00:56:21,257 --> 00:56:22,515 Ajeosshi! 777 00:56:22,624 --> 00:56:23,950 Ajeosshi!! 778 00:56:24,070 --> 00:56:27,112 Gaenom Ajeosshi! Gaenom Ajeosshi!! 779 00:56:28,841 --> 00:56:30,925 Why? 780 00:56:39,403 --> 00:56:43,133 Why did you do this to us? Why? 781 00:56:43,253 --> 00:56:47,097 Because credulous minions like you are easier to control... 782 00:56:49,101 --> 00:56:51,195 And you treated us like human beings... 783 00:56:51,315 --> 00:56:55,457 Did you just make a fool out of us? 784 00:56:55,577 --> 00:56:57,220 Take them away. 785 00:57:11,184 --> 00:57:12,570 Why... 786 00:57:13,316 --> 00:57:15,021 Why? 787 00:57:47,406 --> 00:57:53,990 If you killed our keeper, you have nowhere to go as well! 788 00:57:54,973 --> 00:57:56,737 Chobok. 789 00:57:59,387 --> 00:58:02,429 Should we just... 790 00:58:03,010 --> 00:58:07,067 run away and live together? 791 00:58:07,918 --> 00:58:09,792 I will hunt, 792 00:58:09,912 --> 00:58:12,882 you will be farming, 793 00:58:13,735 --> 00:58:17,785 we will catch tigers and sell their skin at hefty prices... 794 00:58:17,905 --> 00:58:20,977 You'll watch flowers blossom, 795 00:58:21,407 --> 00:58:24,519 dabble in the water, 796 00:58:24,639 --> 00:58:27,737 and after living together that way, 797 00:58:27,857 --> 00:58:30,983 we'll have children. 798 00:58:32,517 --> 00:58:35,301 Should you and I... 799 00:58:35,821 --> 00:58:38,340 just live that way? 800 00:58:40,744 --> 00:58:43,939 Is that what you wish for? 801 00:58:45,005 --> 00:58:48,074 Going to a place where nobody knows us, 802 00:58:48,194 --> 00:58:51,335 you and I... 803 00:58:54,383 --> 00:58:56,152 No. 804 00:58:58,774 --> 00:59:03,164 Then, who will change the world? 805 00:59:03,483 --> 00:59:07,106 You need to go there and fight. 806 00:59:10,165 --> 00:59:12,030 Thank you. 807 00:59:12,150 --> 00:59:14,696 For saying that. 808 00:59:21,048 --> 00:59:22,817 Chobok... 809 00:59:27,629 --> 00:59:32,808 Since you're much smarter than me, 810 00:59:32,928 --> 00:59:37,263 find that place and wait for me. 811 00:59:37,465 --> 00:59:40,500 Go, and if anyone bothers you, 812 00:59:40,620 --> 00:59:42,781 shoot him dead. 813 00:59:42,901 --> 00:59:45,532 All right? 814 00:59:45,652 --> 00:59:47,280 You'll come, right? 815 00:59:47,400 --> 00:59:50,008 Have you gone batty? 816 00:59:50,128 --> 00:59:52,768 Of course I will. 817 00:59:54,505 --> 00:59:56,995 Need to ask that? 818 00:59:59,489 --> 01:00:03,560 How could I possibly live without you? 819 01:00:37,071 --> 01:00:38,851 I... 820 01:00:43,057 --> 01:00:45,153 will get going. 821 01:00:51,907 --> 01:00:54,252 I wish you well. 822 01:02:42,772 --> 01:02:45,495 ~ On The FINAL Episode Of ~ SLAVE ~@~ HUNTERS 823 01:02:45,916 --> 01:02:48,539 But is not chance part of our destiny as well? 824 01:02:48,731 --> 01:02:51,814 There is nothing as powerful as destiny can be. 825 01:02:52,001 --> 01:02:55,767 We live by the card destiny puts in our hands. 826 01:02:55,872 --> 01:02:57,979 Ggeutbong! Wake up! 827 01:02:58,099 --> 01:03:00,579 Run away... and live together with Chobok. 828 01:03:00,699 --> 01:03:02,497 Ggeutbong!! 829 01:03:03,499 --> 01:03:06,873 I wonder if we could have met as compeers, instead. 830 01:03:06,993 --> 01:03:09,089 I'm not going to be friends with any slave. 831 01:03:09,209 --> 01:03:12,691 Don't break your lines and continue on the same pursuit. 832 01:03:12,811 --> 01:03:14,972 She said she'd be waiting for me... 833 01:03:15,092 --> 01:03:17,661 But I'm not going to die like a beast. 834 01:03:19,158 --> 01:03:20,352 I'll have to get going. 835 01:03:20,472 --> 01:03:21,460 Won't you follow us? 836 01:03:21,580 --> 01:03:23,954 Forget the world and Eonnyeon, and just follow me. 837 01:03:24,074 --> 01:03:27,785 I'll have to follow my path. 838 01:03:33,869 --> 01:03:35,848 What is the reason you're doing all this? 839 01:03:35,968 --> 01:03:39,152 What changed you this way? 840 01:03:39,272 --> 01:03:41,646 Anyone bound to this world of ours by something, you know?! 841 01:03:41,766 --> 01:03:44,009 KocHi They're all slaves.