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I am sa-yong.

Leave this place this instant, and take the warriors that are lying in ambush.

I have been given authority over this matter. What is it that you demand?

Tell yeon ta-bal to come and bow before me.

I will relay this to him.

If I do not hear from you by day break,

your so seo-no's life will be no more.

Episode 8.

Surprised?

Come, let's have something to eat.

- What about her? - She's locked up. Don't worry and follow me.

Alright, let's go.

He said to bow before him before daybreak.

That... that son of a ...!

Chief! I will take some warriors with me on a rescue mission.

Miss might get hurt if we act rashly.

Sa-yong's right. Is there a ransom demand?

Why don't you meet do-chi first?

What? So you want our chief to bow before him?

Meet him and then what?

Accept all his demands, and bow before him.

Are you... out of your mind?

I understand.

Chief!

If this is the only way to save my daughter, I will bow before him a hundred times.

Let's go.

Leave quickly!

Hurry! Leave now!

What is your reason for doing this?

There is no reason. Leave quickly!

I don't trust you. What are your true motives?

What is it?

Do you think I like living like this?

Just think of it as our last job. We'll earn money properly from now on.

We'll get bu-young out too.

Ma-ri's right. It's all over anyway.

Over? What's over!

We have to eat!

If you three are eating, then who's watching that wench?

She's locked up in the storeroom. What can happen?

Let us finish our meal.

That bastard... I'm going to kill you one day.

Who cares about my motives at this hour?

Do you have to be so obstinate now?

It doesn't have to be you. Others will come to rescue me.

You do not know who do-chi is?

He kills people like he kills cows and pigs.

Don't be so stubborn and leave this instant!

When you saved me from that sinkhole, did you know who I was?

You just saw me struggle and took pity on me.

It's the same for me. You saved my life.

It's your choice to trust me or not,

but this... this is my true motives.

We have no time! Let's go! Quickly!

Let's move this!

Hurry up!

- Hey! What's... What's that? - Halt! Catch them!

Go! Hurry!

You bastard!

Go and catch her!

Let go! Let go! Let go!

I told you to get out of my sight!

How dare you...!

- So, what happened? - Damn! We're all dead.

You bastard! I'm going to kill you!

Stop it!

- Why have you hit him? - Step away!

This bastard helped yeon ta-bal's daughter escape. He's ruined us.

We should have let him die. I'll kill this ungrateful wretch!

- No! - Move aside!

Please don't do this!

What is your relationship with this bastard?

You knew him from before, didn't you? Speak!

Oh-yi, that's not it!

He's the prince.

Bu-young, what did you just say?

This is prince ju-mong.

So we were just about to kill a prince?

I'm shaking...!

If that jerk really is prince ju-mong, then he's a real bastard.

He's the reason why bu-young was kicked out of the palace...

But a prince is a prince.

Ma-ri! What should we do? If do-chi finds out, he'll kill us!

Let's take that bastard, I mean the prince, to do-chi. It's not our fault!

Stop talking rubbish. Do you think do-chi will let us live?

Then what do we do?

If we do the right thing, we can change our fate.

What... what are you talking about?

If we're going to die at do-chi's hands, I'd rather take that bastard and run.

We've saved him twice. He'll have to repay his debt to us.

He's been kicked out of the palace! How can he repay his debt?

Although he's been kicked out of the palace, it doesn't make a prince a slave.

He'll return to the palace someday.

Let's gamble our fates on him. We have nothing to lose!

Can you hear me?

I had to tell them who you are. Please forgive me.

We didn't recognize you, your highness. Please forgive us!

We deserve to die, your highness!

Don't do this.

I'm no longer a prince. I'm the same as you.

How can you say that you are the same as us, your highness?

It is impossible for a pony to become a dog, and a puppy to become a horse.

- Yeon ta-bal is here! - What?

Your highness, we don't have much time. We must leave now.

We will take care of you.

Come with us.

You won't be safe if you stay. Let's leave together.

I cannot. My brothers and sisters will come to harm if I leave with you.

Don't worry about me and leave quickly.

I'll take care of your brothers and sisters. Go with them!

They're kept like hostages, so how can you take care of them? Go now.

What do you want?

If you want me to bow down, I will do so.

What would change if you bowed before me?

What will you do about my financial loss, my humiliation?

Tell me what you want.

Give me in silk five times the amount of salt you took from me.

And...

As an oath that you will never do this again,

crawl between my legs.

Sheath your sword.

Chief!

I said sheath your sword.

Fine. I will do as you wish.

But before that, I must confirm my daughter's well-being.

Han-dang!

Boss. I have something to tell you.

What is it?

- The wench is gone! - What?

I've thought it through many times,

but five times the salt I lost is not enough.

Hand over all your assets in buyeo and leave.

Where is my daughter?

Will you heed my demands?

In a business transaction, you must have conditions.

But in this case, your condition is to void the transaction.

I cannot agree to such a transaction.

- Chief! - Let's go.

Will you let your daughter die?

If that's her fate, so be it.

You...!

Be careful!

- Where are we going? - To a safe place, your highness.

You...!

You stupid little...!

It was you, wasn't it?

Where is chu-mo?

Where are ma-ri, oh-yi, and hyeop-Bo?

- I don't know. - You don't know?

Where are they? Where are they?

I don't know. I really don't know!

Go and catch them now. Go out there and get them back here now!

Yes, boss.

You bastards!

You damned bastards!

It was so difficult for us to settle in buyeo. Must we leave this place?

You won't have to worry about the future.

What do you mean?

When do-chi asked his man to fetch miss, his man asked brought do-chi outside.

This means that something has happened to miss.

Asking you to give up everything in buyeo

was something do-chi thought of to hide what was really going on.

Do-chi changed his mind because something had happened.

What are you saying? Are you implying that miss has been hurt?

It'll be one of two things. She's either hurt, or she's escaped.

I have faith in miss' fate.

Father!

- So seo-no! - Miss!

What happened? Are you safe?

Yes. I'm sorry for worrying you.

That's fine. It's fine!

You're well. Good!

Although there were many times I thought you weren't human,

you're like a spirit.

I am definitely a human, but I think our miss who escaped do-chi's clutches is the true spirit.

So... that fellow really saved your life?

Yes. At first I thought he had ulterior motives, but he said he was repaying his debt.

I thought he was a useless fellow, but it seems that he has proper moral values.

He must be going through torture now...

Chief! Now that miss has escaped, there is no reason to fear do-chi.

I will strike at them immediately.

No.

If you strike do-chi now, it will not be good.

Our chief gained trade rights to buyeo from king geum-wa's trust in him.

We must not cause a scene.

Sa-yong is right.

He knows my position now, so he won't be able to act rashly.

The fellow who helped you has paid off his debt, so do not waste your worries on him.

If he survives and comes to me, I will reward him, but if not, that is his fate.

Where is this place?

This is the perfect place for you to hide, your highness.

In that cave is a prison. No one knows about this place.

Our blood brother is the warden here. If he hears our story, he'll definitely help us.

Is the warden's name mu-song, by any chance?

- Yes. - Do you know mu-song?

I've met him briefly.

This must be fate! Does mu-song know your identity?

Probably not. And it's best that he doesn't.

Yes, your highness.

Your highness, please talk down to us as we are lowly peasants.

Yes, your highness, please talk down to us.

I am no longer a prince, and I will not be able to reclaim it again.

Then... while you are outside the palace, we will treat you like our elder brother.

- Please treat us like your younger brothers. - Please, your highness.

Fine. I will.

Good, brother!

Brothers! Brother mu-song is coming.

Brother mu-song is coming.

You scared me!

What's this?

I told you not to come here! Get out of here!

What? Do-chi? How did you get in with that ruffian?

It's a long story. In any case, if he catches us, we're dead.

I know it's difficult, but please help us.

I'm sorry, but I have no place to go.

So...

So all of you have to stay here?

No... no... we're fine.

Fine.

Ma-ri, come see me for a second. Come here.

Come here.

What happened? How do you know each other?

It just happened that way.

So... do you know who he is?

That... I don't really know.

Do you expect me to believe that?

You're not the kind of guy to risk his life for someone he doesn't know!

Just know that he's someone worthy enough to risk my life for.

It's not good for you to know any more than that.

This is so annoying.

My sister has been worried since she heard you were injured. Have you contacted her?

I have a request.

Please don't tell mu-duk where I am.

I understand.

This is your home for the time being.

I brought you a companion to talk with.

Thank you.

Haven't you been here before?

You asked me who I was, and why I was here.

Don't just stand there. Sit down.

Brother!

Father has sent for us from the ironsmith.

Ironsmith?

- Do you know what it's about? - No.

- Mo pal-mo! - Yes, your majesty!

I can already feel it in the weight and the sheen of this sword.

There is no need to test this sword.

Your majesty! My skills are not enough to discover the secrets of weaponry.

Please release me from my duties as ironsmith leader!

Mo pal-mo.

Yes, your majesty.

Your skills and your life are not yours alone.

The reason I am seeking to strengthen our weapons is for buyeo.

Remember that your life and your skills both belong to buyeo.

Don't waste time saying useless things and begin again.

You send for us!

Dae-so and young-po, the two of you are allowed access to the ironworks.

The two of you will assist mo pal-mo in developing stronger iron weaponry.

Yes, your majesty!

We will devote ourselves to this task, your majesty!

I am entrusting you with a duty.

Command us as you wish.

Prince dae-so will take charge of the foreign ministry.

You will report to me on the status of the han nation, the surrounding lands, and the tribes.

Yes, your majesty.

The chief of gyeh-ru, yeon ta-bal, will assist you, your highness.

I am your servant, your majesty.

Young-po, you will assist general heuk-chi in strengthening national defense.

You will be charged with military training and battle tactics.

But, note that you must obtain my approval before you move any troops.

- Your grace reaches the heavens, your majesty. - I will devote my being to helping.

- Congratulations, your majesty. - You should say that to the princes, not to me.

Your joy is greater than the princes with this happy news.

Uncle is right. This is all due to your help, mother.

Thank you. My only comfort in life is your well-being.

Mother...

It is because I am overjoyed.

Elder brother, you have also spent your effort on this.

What could I have done?

The fact that his majesty has granted the two princes access to the ironworks

and entrusted them with such grand responsibility,

this shows that there has been changes in his majesty's state of mind.

Changes?

Even though he has given military authority to prince young-po,

the fact that he has given prince dae-so the task of understanding the political and military status

of foreign lands is an enormously powerful and important task.

This means that his majesty has chosen prince dae-so as his successor.

Let us not be glad so soon. How can we know his majesty's true heart?

The two of you should not trust his majesty so blindly. What is the news on ju-mong?

We have not found him yet.

If he is still alive, he will contact lady yoo-hwa. You must keep all eyes on her.

Yes, mother.

What is it?

This is such glad tidings for us, and yet, our poor mother cannot celebrate freely.

She has been sad for too long.

This is all because of lady yoo-hwa and that ju-mong!

What do you think is the reason that father entrusted us with such heavy responsiblities?

This can be dangerous for us, so devote yourself to your task.

Yes, brother. Do not worry.

You better find a new teacher. You've beat me too often already!

With my skills, I have nothing else to teach you.

You're flattering me.

Of course I am.

Remember that there are countless swordsmen out there better than me in buyeo.

The best of them all is general heuk-chi.

And I heard prince dae-so isn't so bad himself.

My skills are nothing, so don't be overconfident and start a fight!

Are you learning swordsmanship?

Yes.

What will you do with it?

I'm learning it for self-defense.

Self-defense?

You are learning self-defense as you hide in prison.

You must have many people out to harm you.

Why are you here?

It's alright. Tell me.

Me? It is my fate to die here.

Even if I wanted to tell someone, I have no one to tell it to.

You're staying in my house, so you should at least talk to me.

I committed a great crime, and was thrown out by my father.

And because of that, my brothers are trying to kill me.

Brothers killing their brother. Are you half-brothers?

Yes.

That's unfortunate.

For what crime were you put here, sir?

Didn't I tell you I didn't know?

Then... what did you do before you went to prison?

Me?

Have... you heard of the da-mul army?

No.

Of course not.

It must have vanished from the memories of everyone in buyeo.

The da-mul army,

in order to restore the glory of gojoseon,

once fought against the han nation.

I... was a da-mul soldier.

Da-mul army?

Chief.

There is news from the trade caravan from won-eng.

I understand.

So much for serious news...

What is it, miss?

The go-da nation has a woman that gave birth to twelve children.

She recently died giving birth to the thirteenth child. And it says the king of go-da wept over this.

She should have stopped at twelve...

Sa-yong.

- What is it? - Give me your thoughts.

The reason why the king of go-da wept was because she had borne many children.

A large population not only means tax income, but also military strength.

This shows that go-da is trying to grow its national strength.

How is this idle news?

You must learn to read between the lines if you want to discern the political climate.

Do you understand?

- Yes. - Chief! Chief!

What is it?

A prince has arrived from the palace.

The crown prince, prince dae-so!

I am yeon ta-bal, chief of gyeh-ru.

I am dae-so. I have heard of you from my father.

This is my daughter, so seo-no.

So I meet the great warrior again.

I did not know who you were then, so please forgive me.

The han's nation's general gwak-gwang is fighting with general sang gwang-gul?

What do you mean by that?

They are known to be extremely close, and aren't they related by marriage?

It is thought that general sang gwang-gul's ambition will tear their friendship apart.

He plans on giving his grand-daughter to the young emperor as a concubine.

General gwak-gwang opposes this as he is afraid of sang gwang-gul's potential power,

but sang gwang-gul is giving lavish gifts and putting in place his plans.

A confrontation between the two pillars of the han nation?

If this is true, then this is good news for buyeo.

Any other news?

A woman who's had twelve children in go-da nation,

died while giving birth to her thirteenth.

Even the king of go-da shed tears over her.

What will your highness do with this news?

Are you testing me?

Your highness, please forgive her.

It's fine.

I will observe them from gae-ma nation, which is adjacent to go-da.

A large population is the foundation to a rich and powerful nation.

One day, go-da will invade gae-ma, and I will send troops to assist gae-ma.

If I stop the growth of go-da, and receive the loyalty and tribute of gae-ma,

wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?

Is my response wrong?

That was superb, your highness!

Through you, buyeo will no doubt become more powerful!

Your highness, please have a safe journey.

Let's meet again.

I had an enjoyable time.

Enjoyable time?

It was enjoyable for me as well.

What?

The prince's eyes shine when he looks at you,

so how can I, as a father, not be pleased?

He's just teasing me because of my mistake at the palace!

My eyes never fool me.

If things go well, I may well become in-laws with the royal family of buyeo!

I'm not interested, so if you want to be in-laws with them, have another daughter!

This girl...!

Is being a prince that great? His pride soars beyond the clouds!

Miss, it's oo-tae.

Come in.

- Have you found out? - Yes.

Ju-mong ran away with the kidnappers and do-chi is in a frenzy trying to find them.

Buyeo's alleyways belong to do-chi. They will be captured soon, won't they?

I thought so too, but so far they are nowhere to be found.

Is there any other movement?

We posted spies, so if there is, we will have news of it.

Good job.

If he continues to be on your mind, I will find him for you.

No need for that.

As father said, he has repaid his debt. The rest is up to his own fate.

- Come in. - What is it?

Oh, ma-ri brought some wine and meat for you.

Put it over there.

And this... this is a swordmanship scroll that I studied when I was a palace guard.

Since you won't find a new teacher here, at least read this and learn.

- Thank you! - I'll be off now.

Please have some.

- Please have this. It's meat. - I don't want it.

May I have some more wine?

Of course.

Please tell me about the da-mul army.

You said you fought the han nation,

I've heard that the han nation is advanced in their weaponry.

How did you fight them?

Do you know what the most powerful weapon in the world is?

It's not advanced weaponry,

but the will to fight to the death.

It was that way for the da-mul army.

Then... why did the powerful da-mul army vanish from everyone's memories?

Were they defeated by the han nation?

The reason for the da-mul army's defeat...

Was my foolishness.

During a battle with the han nation,

I was completely surrounded...

Trapped by my enemies...

And captured.

Because of that...

The da-mul army was annihilated.

I lost both of my eyes...

And the woman that I loved.

I told you I didn't know why I was here.

To be honest, I know why.

I've imprisoned myself.

With my humiliation, and my guilt...

And to redeem myself for breaking...

The promise that I made...

To take care of her forever.

I, myself...

Am paying the penalty.

Can't you work faster? Is that all you can do!

What are you doing?

- I have to rescue bu-young. - Are you out of your mind?

Don't cause a scene. Let's go.

If I can't rescue bu-young, I'm going to at least kill han-dang.

Oh-yi, I know how you feel, but this is not the right time.

What is it?

Well... that...

- What is it? - You know that chu-mo...

Have you found him? Where is he? Is he safe?

Well, no... I mean... Why is my throat so dry?

Where is he now?

Well...

My lady, we have found prince ju-mong!

Where is he?

He is with my brother, mu-song.

I must meet him. Lead the way.

Now?

This way.

Come in. Hurry. This way!

What are you doing?

- I am reading the scroll on swordsmanship. - Put that aside.

In return for talking to me,

I will become your teacher.

You are blind in both eyes. How can you teach swordskills?

During the time I have been blind, I have opened my heart.

It is better than being able to see.

Chu-mo!

Come here.

What is it?

There is someone who wants to see you.

You told me not to tell anyone, but I had no choice.

Mother!

Ju-mong!

Mother!

Did your wounds heal?

Yes. Do not worry yourself.

Now that I have seen that you are alive, we must go. Mu-duk, let us leave.

Mother!

I have no power to help you.

Look after yourself.

Mother!

He was hiding in a cave prison? Did we have such a place in buyeo?

This is the first I've heard of this place. In any case, now that we know where ju-mong is,

I will handle the matter immediately.

Jong-go, come in here!

At your command, your majesty.

I will see his majesty in his quarters. Make preparations.

Yes, your majesty.

Why brings you here so late in the evening?

You've given important tasks

for dae-so and young-po.

I've come to express my gratitude.

They are my sons too. Why do you need to be grateful to me?

Forgive me. I was hasty in my joy...

I know that the queen dotes on the two princes.

But if they are to accomplish great things, they must rise up on their own,

so do not pamper them too much.

I will heed your words.

It is late. Return to your quarters and rest.

I have something to ask you.

Did you know buyeo has a secret prison?

How did you find out?

Does it exist, or does it not?

It exists.

- How is it that I didn't know such a thing! - Please be calm, your majesty.

Even the previous king did not know of its existence.

So there are things that you know,

that even I don't.

Who is kept in that prison?

Those who've committed unspeakable crimes.

I must see this place for myself.

How did his majesty find out?

That I do not know. What shall we do?

What happens if he sees hae mo-su?

If his majesty meets hae mo-su, the whole of buyeo will fall into chaos.

We must stop him.

We must prevent their meeting, no matter what!

Poh Kim.

Secretly

gather some good fighters

you look worried

are you worried about jumong?

Hold your breath and concentrate

are you ready?

Can you hear that?

There are more than ten of them

they must be coming for my life

there's nowhere to run

don't worry

go where you should go

we can't do this

how can a disciple abandon his master?

I'm just your temporary master

hurry, go

even if you don't take me as your disciple

I am your disciple even if I die