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Slippery...! You can't dodge forever!

Today you die. You'll never leave here. Die!

That slave can't be killed, sir.

Apparently not.

How did a slave learn to fight?

It makes no sense.

I wondered that myself.

A second ago he was at death's door.

I swear...

Lending my mallet was worth it.

Yes, sir. A fine fighter.

Your mallet saved his life.

No question. He's remarkable.

Look at him compared to those two animals.

Like a child against a bear.

A burly bear!

Bear... good one...

What's taking him so long?

I can't stand to look!

He did it.

He made it... he made it...

My God, Miss!

Look at the bear!

Good one, good one.

- Idiot bear. - Heh, “Bear”, heh.

See, just like when I taught him.

He's always had it in him.

I can't believe my eyes.

Abbot, is that our Musang?

Yes!

Yes, that's it!

No, no...

What an idiot! Pick up your mallet.

Pick it up!

Kim Jun, Kim Jun!

... Kim Jun, Kim Jun ...

... Kim Jun, Kim Jun ...

Yes.

Yes! He did it! Yes!

... Kim Jun, Kim Jun ... Kim Jun, Kim Jun ...

... Kim Jun, Kim Jun ... Kim Jun, Kim Jun ...

- Wait. - Stay there.

You fought well. A flawless victory.

Tomorrow is the final match.

You're badly hurt. Can you compete?

Well? Answer the lord.

I may be a slave, but I'm still a man.

When I start a thing...

I finish it.

I'll be here.

Well said.

The emperor will be here tomorrow.

When you stand in the victor's circle you will be granted one request.

What will it be?

The final match is not over.

I name no wish until I've earned it.

I will speak when victory is mine.

Oh, yes, even a worthless slave can speak wisdom.

Quite right.

Nothing can be named until the battle is won.

No one knows what tomorrow will bring.

There are no guarantees.

Well said.

Am I dismissed?

Yes, dismissed.

I hope to see you again tomorrow.

Losers!

Sir, sir, give me another chance. Let me in tomorrow.

I'll get him then, I swear it.

You lost!

No excuses.

Sir...

- Next, mount up! - Sir!

- Move out! - Kim Jun, Kim Jun.

Easy, easy...

What was that little stunt?

Why did you toss away your mallet?

Well, answer me!

He was unarmed.

A coward's victory is no victory at all.

Moron. He'll be back tomorrow.

Just you wait. You'll be sorry.

- Musang! - Musang.

Musang!

Abbot... Keumgang.

Musang.

What's this? The monks from Chungnyong Temple?

Go on, off with you.

Please, let them in.

What?

Let them pass.

Yes, sir.

- Musang. - Musang.

Musang.

Abbot.

Have you been all right?

I've missed you.

Yes, and I, you.

I'm fine.

Musang, what can I say? What can I tell you?

Look at you. My poor boy.

Thank you.

For living. For fighting with honor.

Thanks to you.

No, it's within you. It wasn't me.

Amazing. Truly amazing.

Musang, I saw Wola coming in.

That miserable place... over there...

There.

Abbot... How did you...?

What's that little pain up to?

Where's she think she's going?

Where's she off to?

Good question.

Where IS she going?

Ah-ha, to see her brother.

Brother?

The hero of the arena, that brother.

Kim Jun, Kim Jun.

Still, running off without word?

She's got a beating coming.

She'll get hers tonight.

Uppity girl, always something.

Has she lost her mind? Go get her already.

Just leave her be for a minute.

And you know she must be beside herself right now.

Now YOU..?

All right, all right.

Abbot! It's me, it's Wola, Abbot...

Wola, my poor girl.

You've never left my thoughts.

Fate is so cruel.

Wola, I know it's been hard.

No, Musang. I'm glad.

I'm glad you're alive.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

Are you hurt?

Your wound... the blood...

No.

I have medicine and a doctor's care. I'm fine, Wola.

Everything will be all right.

I'll make sure of it. Just wait.

I told you. You'll be back with the Abbot.

Remember that. Trust in that.

Musang... No, Musang.

I told you not to worry about me.

It won't be long now. It will work out.

I won't let you live in the Guard Corps. Trust me, all right?

Everything will be fine.

- Yangbaek. - Sir.

He's been badly hurt. There's no time to waste.

Take him to the infirmary.

We need him again.

- And see to the others. - Yes, sir.

You'll see him again.

For now he needs a doctor.

No, I'm... I'm fine. Just a little more time.

I have my orders. You heard him.

Yeah, yeah, move it along.

Time for the infirmary, he's lost a lot of blood.

Off with you.

He's right. Just seeing you was enough.

Take care of yourself.

Let's go.

Yes, Abbot.

Take care of yourself.

Be safe. We'll meet again, you know that?

Make it through tomorrow, all right?

I will. Be safe, all of you.

I'll see you again, Abbot. Take care of yourself.

I will.

Wola, we'll see you soon.

We will.

Hold on for now, all right?

You've got to be strong.

Yes, Abbot.

Don't worry. I'll be fine.

Be safe.

We'll meet again.

- Let's go. - Abbot.

Musang.

Wola...

Oh, dear...

Wola, what's the idea running off like that?

Drawing attention to yourself like this...

Time's up, Kim Jun. Move out.

Musang.

Wola, be strong.

You heard the Abbot, Wola.

Musang, Musang.

Musang...

Wola, let's go.

Come on.

Many things can't be explained in this world.

Particularly with healing.

People that surely should live, die.

Those that surely must die, live.

If you hadn't met me, you would already be dead.

Thank you. How can I repay you..?

That's easy.

Win tomorrow and come back alive.

Now, turn over. Give me a hand.

Easy, easy.

I know it hurts.

But this treatement... is the same I use for the Overlord and the Emperor.

One treatment will change your life.

Turn him over.

Take your medicine and get some sleep.

You'll have some fever, but it will pass.

Thank you, thank you.

Don't thank me, thank the Lady Songi.

It was quite extraordinary. She insisted you be taken care of.

Well, I'll be back.

- Thank you. - Doctor.

The doctor is right. You owe her thanks 10, 100 times over.

A house call from one of the royal physicians?

Tomorrow's the problem.

The game will be rough. It's the last day.

True, and the Blue team will be m ad.

Only the toughest ones make it this far.

Strong and dirty.

We'll need all our strength. We've got to win.

We've got to. We've got to.

-Chunsim - Miss.

The doctor saw Kim Jun?

Yes, Miss. He's taking good care of him.

Kim Jun fought well today.

Yes. It was touch-and-go at first, but then...what a man.

Unbelievable.

Yes, Miss. Just like my Yangbaek back in the day.

Wouldn't you say?

Yes, very impressive.

Like nothing I've ever seen.

And Chunsim, try to have a little self-respect.

“Yangbaek, Yangbaek, my Yangbaek.”

Why waste your time on a man that doesn't care?

Forget him.

But, Miss... I try but I just can't stop.

Well, there's no stopping what's between a man and a woman.

And him...

What was that he said? So fearless, daring to address my father?

“Am I dismissed?”

Holding his head high? That man..!

Not even trusted retainers dare do that, but he did.

That slave.

“Am I dismissed?”

Am I dismissed?

He didn't even hesitate.

He's some kind of man.

The kind of man I've been talking about.

He may have been a monk, but he's a far better warrior.

He's wasted as a slave.

Miss?

If only he was of noble birth.

His skills, his abilities would take the court by storm.

Let me think...

Is there any other way I can help him?

You've already done all you can.

Except, perhaps, if you wanted to...

Well...

Well what?

A few warm words of encouragement could make all the difference.

Encouragement? Me?

He begged to be in the games. He swore you'd be pleased.

He risked everything for you. Even his life.

You saved him once, after all. Go tell him he did well.

That's 100 times better than any medicine.

Shall I?

Yes, Miss.

All right, I'll do it.

Now, Yunsim.

Yes, Miss.

Go into my chest.

Miss?

You'll find bag of white silk. Bring it here.

I'm giving Kim Jun a present.

Uppity! Running off like that?

Not a word, just off you go?

I swear, no permission, no nothin'?

Oh, my brother? Oh, don't mind me?

Are you a slave or a Lady?

Well? Well? Well?

Look, look, look.

That Nanjang is forever beating the girls.

Why pick on that little cutie?

Manjong, that's their business. We should go.

Come on, let's go.

Oh, no, not yet.

Look at her. Wola.

I can't stop thinking about her.

I can't wait another day.

Let's go out. There's courtesans galore at the houses.

You've had your fill and then some.

Why bother this one?

You don't know.

She's different.

You ever see a slave like her?

Go on, look.

Enough already.

No, it's time I told that Nanjang--!

Stop!

Head Lady.

And you!

Who do you think you are, beating the girls all the time?

- Just some discipline, to keep her... - Silence!

I've heard all about your discipline.

Would you rather be on latrine duty?

Is that it?

Oh, no, Head Lady.

I'm only trying to run this wonderful kitchen, this glorious--

Once more and that's it.

Remember that.

Yes. Yes, ma'am.

I'm taking this girl.

She'll stay in the women's quarters.

Ma'am?

The Lady wants to see you.

You're Wola?

Yes, ma'am.

Well? Bring her along.

Ma'am.

Wola... Wola.

- Let's go. - Ma'am... ma'am...

May I ask why the Lady asked for her?

Because she did. Let's go.

- Kannon. - Wola.

What was that?

Wola's in the women's quarters?

Tomorrow is the problem.

Quite right, sir. A nerve-wracking night.

For Red and Blue alike.

Their deployment?

They're aligned in teams of four.

Of the lot, Gupil is the most vicious, a great fighter. Then there's Bong--

Ah, that scum. Kim Jun should have killed him when he had the chance.

He'll have to deal with him.

Then there's the one Kim Jun defeated, called, “The Titan.”

Mm, he's a strong one. Strongest of the strong.

They'll have another recruit, making a total of four.

And us?

Kim Jun, Gapi, Doksam and one other recruit.

We seem to have the weaker team.

Kim Jun is hurt, so are Gapi and Doksam.

Well, they've made it this far, and that's saying something.

If they can do as well...

They will, sir.

Or they'll die together trying.

What happens when the tournament is over?

Between the brothers, I mean.

It's complicated. And things are coming to a head.

That much at least is certain.

So you and Yangbaek, guard our lord carefully.

A dagger could come from any direction.

Understood?

Yes, sir.

Everything is ready for the final match?

Yes, sir. Song Kilyu sent word to that effect.

We made a good showing, thanks to that slave.

What was his name?

Kim Jun.

It seems Songi has done well. Wouldn't you say?

Yes, sir, that's a fact.

He wouldn't be alive if not for her.

True, true.

Tomorrow is the final day.

The Mongols are more pressing.

And what to do with them.

The desert tribes are a powerful force.

It's clear the Jin won't be able to hold out against them much longer.

Exactly. Exactly.

Convene the Privy Council.

They've got to move on this quickly.

Very good, sir.

Oh, my father gave me his notes on the Mongols.

I nearly forgot.

Let's have a look at the scroll with the blue tie.

Sir.

This, sir?

Ah, yes.

What is it, sir?

This is...

- Songbi. - Yes, sir.

He said he wrote this.

But look.

It's empty. Just his title.

Sir? Are you sure?

Look.

Did he... give me the wrong one?

If not, then...

No...

No.

There's a scroll with a blue band in my records. Fetch it.

Take it with you. Study it.

Yes, Father.

I'm not long for this world.

Each day is different.

The medicine they give me is losing its effect.

Not even the doctors...

can stop death.

This is no mistake.

In this empty scroll he has given his secret orders.

His command.

His final command.

With this, he has given his poor eldest son...

his final command.

What command?

He said it himself.

He's not long for this world.

He has bequeathed me his title.

And in doing so, he has named me...

Choe U, the eldest...

as his heir.

What now? What are your thoughts?

You're right, sir.

This is the Overlord's command.

It's why he gave you the authority and dignity of the Guard Corps.

Koryo moves at the Overlord's command.

This title is in essence an order.

You are to exercise command as you deem fit.

There's no question, you're Wola.

The world is so cruel.

You're the daughter of a noble family.

And look at you now.

Wola, don't you remember me?

I don't. I'm sorry, Your Grace.

So sad.

Your mother and I were very close.

She didn't live far from here.

Your father was Lord Chancellor Sonheum, wasn't he?

Yes.

He was implicated in an assassination attempt on the Overlord.

Your whole clan was killed.

Did you know that?

That's all I can remember of my childhood.

Soldiers finding us, killing my...

... my father...my father.

Yes, I know.

You were eight?

That's about right.

Your father dead, your mother took you to the temple...

There, in despair, she bit off her own tongue.

She was kind, a true lady.

I'll look after you now.

What did you ever do? It wasn't you, it was the times.

You may be a slave, but think of me as your mother.

For your mother's sake.

Thank you, Your Grace.

Poor girl...poor girl...

Trust me and find peace.

All right?

Thank you, thank you.

Put her in the women's quarters and look after her.

Yes, Your Grace. I will.

New clothes and a position in my entourage.

I want her with me.

Yes, Your Grace.

Now, Wola.

Time to get up.

Helping a lowly person like me...

I can't believe it.

You are so gracious.

It's like a dream.

No, my dear. You are not lowly.

You can go now, Wola.

Go on.

What are you grinding?

You're putting that on your mallet?

Tomorrow it's over.

Tomorrow we live. Or we die.

I need an edge against him.

Kim Jun, I mean.

Tomorrow's the final match.

And that Kim Jun.

A mountain monk?

I saw it and I still don't believe it.

Is that right, sir?

When he was captured, we thought he was just a worthless slave.

Yes.

I nearly had him killed.

He's like a whole new man.

I admit I was surprised, too.

He's a gifted fighter.

Not just that. Look at his unarmed combat.

The Titan is twice his size.

Right, right.

Those sycophants, “A bear, a burly bear,” cackling like fools.

But it's true. The slave fought well.

He may be useful. He's worth watching and, perhaps, recruiting.

I agree, sir.

Yes, yes.

He's attached to Choe U's house as a slave, not by choice.

It should be easy to recruit him after the tournament.

Right. No sense in wasting talent.

Moving right along...

What's the status on the Mongol forces?

In the capital, mobilizing the Two Guards and Six Divisions will handle the military.

The Two Guards are with us, but in an emergency,

there's no telling what will happen.

Stay alert.

My brother is no fool.

Don't let down your guard.

One slip and we're dead.

Need you ask?

Shouldn't we cut off the information from the Overlord to Choe U?

Shouldn't we strike at Yi Kyubo first?

I told you I'm thinking about that.

And will act soon.

Speaking of which, Chancellor Kim.

Yes, Lord.

You said my father gave Choe U a scroll.

Did you read it?

There was no need.

The Overlord said it held his notes on the Mongols.

You should have checked.

Listen to you. If the Overlord says it's so, it's so.

Who am I to read the thing?

It's nothing, My Lord.

We still need to be careful.

The coming days will try our souls.

It means it's nearly time.

Exactly. The Overlord himself said he doesn't have much time.

We can't afford not to muster the military.

Time is pressing, but we can't afford any mistakes.

We must be prudent and prepared.

Unless they move first, all is lost.

One way or another, we have to move first.

Songbi is right.

We can't rush. Not till the last.

Why didn't my father tell me this earlier..?

I disagree. At this point, one misstep could lead to civil war.

Not just between brothers, but the whole country.

The Overlord is saying it's time to act, quickly, quietly, once and for all.

Anyway, tomorrow I call on my father.

I'll consult him on the best course to take with the Mongols.

Now that you know my father's wishes...

...ready yourselves.

I mean to make a counter-proposal.

Right.

Here we go.

As you know, tomorrow will be a grueling day.

Especially for you.

You've met them before. You know what they can do.

And they'll come after you first.

The honor of the Red rests on your shoulders.

Tomorrow is the final match, you play before the emperor.

In a way, the entire country is watching you.

Am I right, Yangbaek?

Of course, sir.

Play for all you're worth, give everything you've got.

For the Red.

No, for the Guard Corps, for Koryo, for the honor of the Choe House.

Understood?

Sir.

After tomorrow, if you survive, we'll be working together.

As soldiers in the Overlord's army.

As escorts to the Choe House.

You don't have any choice.

You must win to survive.

Or else you die.

This is the end.

Live and work with us. For Koryo.

Ah, Kim Jun.

That girl...Wola.

I've been watching you and I'm very curious.

She's very devoted to you.

You were a monk, so of course she's not in love with you.

But it's not exactly sisterly affection, either.

What is it exactly?

What are you asking?

Nothing...Just wondering is all.

That's all.

And not only me.

Most men who see her...

will want to see her again.

That's all.

It will be rough. Tomorrow, I mean.

Yes, sir.

You had a word with Kim Jun.

Yes, Miss.

On your way, then.

Now that's a woman. The Miss, I mean. What a woman.

Uh-huh, you hear Choe Yangbaek? He's interested in that Wola girl.

So, um, who is she, anyway? You lived together in the temple?

I just saw Yi Kongju and Choe Yangbaek.

Everyone's tense about tomorrow.

Kim Jun.

Miss.

My girls suggested this.

That I come and offer you some encouragement.

Thank you. I'll give it my all.

I'll repay you for your kindness.

I should thank you.

I've never known such joy and excitement as when I saved you.

I mean it.

I thought slaves were no more than beasts.

You showed me otherwise.

You showed me the pride, the strength of a man.

I'm happy. I see I did a good thing.

I'm seeing you for who you are.

Kim Jun.

Miss.

It's over tomorrow.

You've got to live.

If you lose, you die.

I've seen many finals, year after year.

Live.

Understood?

Yes, Miss.

What's this?

A talisman blessed by a famous monk.

My mother got it for me.

To ward off evil and death.

I give it to you. Take it.

Well? It's all right. Take it.

Impress me.

Just as you have these last few days, let me see my possession...

...dominate the arena, scream to the heavens.

Will you do that?

Yes, Miss. Need you ask?

Thank you. This talisman is more precious than gold.

It will be a blessing to you.

Sometimes you let compassion get the better of you.

Don't.

What good is it if you get hurt?

If you're hurt, you're dead.

Everyone will die.

Understand? Everyone.

If you can pass through the fourth door, you'll be good.

I will listen to your wish.

Several times he's risked his life fighting.

He's doing all of it for you.

Do you love him, by any chance?

If I die, you could be next.

Figure out how you can stay alive.

If you were really an upright man, you wouldn't tell lies to attain your goals.

Am I not right?

What is your wish?

My wish is...