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Stay back, han-dang.

Like I promised, I handed bu-young and her siblings over to you. I trust that they are well?

I am that kind of a man, you know.

Even if I have to sacrifice profit, I always keep the promises made between us men.

Do-chi!

Hey, hey, oh-yi! Stop.

He really might die.

Hey, come on, stop now. He really might die!

Oh-yi!

Now that prince ju-mong has dropped out, doesn't it mean that the contest is now pointless?

That's right. Even if prince young-po is still part of it,

the outcome is the same regardless of the contest.

What you say is true!

At this point, we might as well cancel the contest and declare prince dae-so crown prince.

Why don't we raise this idea to his majesty?

Minister gong jong!

To raise this issue while his majesty is under stress will not look good.

But this is not a problem that can be left alone for too long.

There is no sense of using our energy to continue this foolish contest.

We should approach his majesty and urge him to name the crown prince.

The advisors will mention their case to his majesty,

and if his majesty gives his consent, prince dae-so will become the crown prince.

Thank you for all your efforts.

Congratulations, crown prince.

That's right! Congratulations, crown prince.

Congratulations, brother.

Why are you all acting like this? His highness hasn't even declared anything yet.

Exactly who will bring up that ridiculous motion? Am I not a prince?

Wait, do you mean to say that you would like to continue to compete against prince dae-so?

You have seen it, uncle! I am the one who got rid of yeo-mi-eul from the palace!

I was also the one to send ju-mong away!

You're right, but...

Why the hell is everyone behaving like this? Do I look I can really be taken that lightly?

Fine. Let's continue to compete.

Brother. That's not it… what I meant to say was… until father declares it so…

What you are saying is correct. Give it your best shot.

I'm leaving, but I leave a part of my heart with you.

Miss, right now,

everything that I have believed in has been shaken and I'm trying to come to terms with it.

This is not something that can be resolved with help from others.

It is just that I need some time.

Just the thought that you are thinking of me,

and watching over me, is a great comfort to me.

You say that you will leave a part of your heart behind,

but I'll take it as you leaving your whole entire heart.

I will Cherish it forever.

I don't think I will be able to work for a while so I came to let you know.

Will you return to the palace?

No. I want to leave buyeo and see the rest of this big world.

I don't understand what drove you suddenly to quit the competition to be the crown prince,

but I do think it is a good idea to go see and experience the vast lands.

Is there anything I can help you with?

No, it is alright.

There is something I would like to ask you.

I heard that you met general hae mo-su a long time ago.

I want to hear what kind of person he was at the time you met him.

When I met general hae mo-su, was when our merchant group

came across the ha baek clan after they were attacked by the han nation.

It was really bad.

From little kids to the elderly, how they were slaughtered!

They were attacked because they were hiding hae mo-su, an enemy of the han nation.

Hae mo-su stated that he was a refugee, but I knew who he really was at first glance.

At that time, chief wanted to turn over general hae mo-su for a huge reward.

Gye-pil is right. I pondered over it for a long time.

If I was to turn in hae mo-su, whom the han nation wanted to catch,

I would have been able to at least get what my merchant group would earn for a year.

Then, why didn't you turn him in?

Didn't I mention it to you before?

At the time when my so seo-no was being brought to this world,

the bandits that attacked us, were fought off by general hae mo-s...

I couldn't turn in the hae mo-su that saved my daughter.

General hae-mo-su, while being constantly persecuted by the han nation, was hope.

If I had turned him in, I would probably have been known as a sinner in history.

Let's just say that the situation with bu-young's turned out for the better.

She's no longer a slave and do-chi can no longer harm her.

That's right, oh-yi.

You can never say with these things. And she might come back some day too.

Brother.

Sit down.

Won't you pour me a cup?

Please forgive me.

Because of bu-young and me, you had to drop out from competing for the throne.

The one that is sorry is me.

No, it isn't true. You did everything you could do.

I am the one who failed to protect her.

Hey. I told you to forget about bu-young already!

You'll only get heartache by holding onto to a person that left,

and bu-young probably doesn't want that either.

Um, brother? What is going to happen now?

Are you going to continue to stay with the merchant group?

If you guys agree to follow me, there is somewhere we need to go.

My lady, it is a message from prince ju-mong.

Mother, I will leave buyeo.

Please forgive me for leaving without seeing you first.

I don't know where I am heading toward,

but I have left because my heart is unsettled.

Father, who has thrown away safety and chosen a life of suffering…

Exactly what made him take that road, why he chose it…

I will think about it and then think about it some more.

Until we meet again, please take care of yourself.

Hyeop-Bo?

Yes, brother.

Didn't you say that your father was part of the da mul army?

Yes.

Is there any way to find anyone who used to be in the army?

Why the sudden interest da mul army? Is it because of your master?

That and I just want to learn more about the da mul army.

I got it. Brother,

a while back, I met a friend of my father who was part of the army.

But, I don't know if he is still alive.

I may have locked up general hae mo-su,

but your majesty, who had feelings for lady yoo-hwa,

isn't it you who wished for his death?

Exactly what made him take that road, why he chose it…

I will think about it and then think about it some more.

Lady, his majesty is here.

What brings you here this late?

Lady, why aren't you sleeping?

Lady.

Yes?

Isn't hae mo-su the reason why ju-mong dropped out the competition?

Why didn't you tell me that he knew?

Your majesty…

If ju-mong knew the truth, it must have been unbearably difficult.

I didn't even know and I spoke ignorantly…

like your majesty said, he was very shocked and confused.

I must meet with ju-mong.

I have to meet him and tell him about hae mo-s...

Your majesty. Ju-mong has left buyeo.

What are you talking about?

He said that he will leave buyeo for awhile to figure out his confused heart.

What ju-mong must think of me. I, who spoke so ignorantly.

I don't know how he will accept me.

Just as ju-mong is going through confusion, I am also torn.

Who was it? Exactly what idiot did this to you?

Oh, that was, you see… ouch!

It was those guys under prince ju-mong. Oh-yi, mari, and hyeop-Bo. Yes, those guys.

What?

Let's go. Those bastards!

Even if we go, they won't be there.

Won't be there?

Those guys left buyeo with prince ju-mong.

Are you telling me that ju-mong left buyeo?

Yes.

Left buyeo? Then where did he go?

I couldn't find that out.

I know that it is upsetting that we don't know his whereabouts,

but there isn't anything to worry about.

He probably could not bear the thought of quitting the competition because of my plan.

Young-po.

Yes, brother?

Do you believe that ju-mong quit the competition because of that bu-young girl?

If not that, then what?

Brother, it feels as if you doubt me and don't value my efforts.

You are a little unfair.

Isn't that right?

Did you say that you wanted to continue to compete against me for the throne?

That was...

If so, let me give you just one advice.

If you want to continue to compete against me,

don't just look one step ahead, but two, three steps ahead.

I can always tell your obvious thoughts.

Now that prince ju-mong is not competing for the title of crown prince,

there is no point to continue the competition with the remaining two princes.

I also agree.

Do you all feel this way?

Yes, your majesty.

I would like to continue the competition for a little while longer.

Buyeo's crown prince must not only show his ability to me,

but also to the advisors and the citizens.

While competition itself isn't important,

but in order to show this ability, the duel between the two princes will continue.

Mark my words.

Yes, your majesty.

Please do not be disappointed over this.

It's alright.

Just because ju-mong is out of the picture,

I'm not expecting to become the crown prince easily.

Like his majesty said,

I will become the crown prince by proving that everyone recognizes my abilities.

Are you talking about the steel weaponry?

There is nothing else that will guarantee the throne.

His majesty is also probably expecting that.

Then are you planning to take Yang-jeong up on his offer?

His majesty is not the type to accept Yang-jeong's daughter as the crown Princess.

It will be hard.

Do not worry. If he has no choice, he will agree to it.

Please leave that problem to me.

Chun-Bo.

Yes, your highness.

Go and tell the we-sa-ja and je-bu-Jo-ui to meet me in my room.

Yes.

Your highness, did you summon us?

Please come in. Please sit down.

Yes, your highness.

What is the reason for this meeting?

I always wanted to invite the two of you, who have been working so hard.

It is only now that I have been able to do so.

Thank you, your highness.

Please, please, accept this drink.

Now je-bu-Jo-ui.

Your highness.

I have always felt that you two were the foundation of buyeo.

Even if brother is the head of foreign policies,

but the main duties actually fall upon we-sa-ja.

And je-bu-Jo-ui,

you are the one who has a tight hold on the tax money so that it doesn't leak out.

Thank you, your highness.

I should have met with you two a long time ago to learn about the country's affairs,

but now it is too late.

Je-bu-Jo-ui.

Yes, your highness.

The duties of a je-bu-Jo-ui are such that no matter how well you do, it is not very obvious,

and when even a little mistake is made, a big consequence follows.

It is very impressive that you are able to perform your duty without any trouble.

I am not worthy of such compliments.

If I become the crown prince,

I will acknowledge your efforts and will compensate you generously in various ways.

Here.

This is something that I wanted to give you two to show my appreciation.

Please open it.

Your highness…

I'm sure they will become useful. Please accept them.

If you have something to say, stop staring at me and just say it.

You are curious about prince ju-mong, right?

Yes.

He probably told you the reason why he quit the competition.

No, he didn't. He said he didn't have anything to say right now.

When the time comes, I'm sure he'll say it then.

Do you think you will be satisfied by pretending that you are not concerned?

I know you are just as curious as I am.

That's right. The curiosity is killing me.

But what can I do?

I have to wait until he is ready.

What I am worried about is that there is something bigger that is going on.

If it was up to me, I would like to have worried and suffered with him.

That is the first.

Mind your own business.

This is news from the group that went to hyeon-to city.

It says that the han nation's chief of weaponry is coming to hyeon-to city.

He'll probably visit im-dun, Jim-bun, nan nak, and the other surrounding nations.

Why all of a sudden?

Chief of weaponry is a very high official,

so there must be a reason why he's coming all the way to hyeon-to city.

It is probably so that the han nation can compete against buyeo.

But the han nation's war with seo-nam has not even finished yet.

A war is not something that can be done in one day.

It is something that you need to prepare before hand.

The chief of weaponry will report back the status of all weapon making skills and even try to secure arms.

Even if it is the han nation, in order to compete against buyeo, it needs to prepare at least this much.

I think we need to let father know as soon as possible.

Shouldn't we tell it to the officials of buyeo to know this as well?

For news this big, even if we don't say anything, everyone at the palace will find out.

Lady!

What is it?

Prince dae-so's bodyguard is here.

Should I send him away?

Prince dae-so says he has something to tell you. I will take you to him.

The lady is here.

Good work.

Did you summon me?

I can't even see this beautiful scenery.

The only thing my eyes can see, and that fills my heart, is you.

Do you know the story of yuh bul-whi?

Yes.

Of course. Since you are a merchant you would definitely know of him.

Then you also must know how the merchant yuh bul-whi became the prime minister?

It is because he made the prince, who was captured by the Cho nation, the king of Jin nation.

Yuh bul-whi looked ahead and was rewarded.

I will ask you again,

between ju-mong and me, who do you think will become the crown prince and king?

It is me. I'm saying that will not be ju-mong, but me.

Your merchant group can only survive with the help of buyeo.

Think again about which decision is for benefit of your business and for your own benefit.

My heart is only for you, and yours is probably only for ju-mong.

But until you make the right decision, I will wait.

I'll wait until I am the one that is in your heart.

Since the horses need to rest, we should rest too.

Wait, don't use that water!

What a cheapskate! What do you mean, don't use the well, when we want some water?

Hyeop-Bo…

Is she being a little ridiculous?

You'll see why I didn't let you use it when you draw some water.

Oh-yi.

What's the matter?

It's blood water!

Why is the water bloody? Did someone fall into the well and die?

No.

Then are you saying that a perfectly fine well just produces bloody water?

This well, no matter how much water was drawn, always produced cold and clear water.

But a few days ago, all of a sudden, it started producing bloody water.

This is all because yeo mi-eul has forsaken buyeo.

This is buyeo's punishment.

Brother. This is the place.

Is anyone home?

Sir!

Maybe he moved away.

Brother. Isn't that him?

Sir!

Sir!

Sir! Don't you recognize me?

I met you when I was a kid. I'm hyeop-Bo!

Please think back.

My father was in the da mul army with you.

Are you jang gi-ri's son?

Yes, sir!

Are you telling me you're all grown up now?

Yes, sir.

We came here because we have a few things to ask you.

Alright. What is it?

I would like to hear about da mul army and general hae mo-s...

They are like my brothers. You don't have to be wary of them.

What is this?

These are the marks of those who have fought with me in the da mul army.

This one was your father's.

We have fought against the army of the han nation as the underdogs, not as equals.

Since general hae mo-su fought so well, our conditions became so good that we Rose to the sky.

We, the da mul army, were the light and hope to the chosun people.

When we broke down the prison doors and freed those refugees...

How can I put into words that overwhelming feeling that I felt?

Just as the da mul army was the light to the people,

general hae mo-su was the light to us.

If he was still alive,

he would have probably freed all the refugees and established a nation.

No, he had already established a nation for me in my heart.

Because he said, it is a nation not because of the land,

but because of the man that stands there.

I have to see the refugees with my own eyes.

If they are still in the han nation, won't it be dangerous?

The priestesses have arrived.

What do you mean phenomenon?

They say that a village in sa-chul-do has been drawing bloody water from its well.

That's not all. In a village in su-mil-sun,

they say that a Boulder that has been revered as a statue of a god,

now makes crying noises every night.

Aren't all these signs from the heavens the result of forcing out yeo mi-eul?

So-ryeong! How long are you going to dwell in the past?

Do not bring up her name anymore!

Please stop!

Is this the way to act with all that is happening in buyeo?

Priestess ma oo-ryeong, have you not felt anything?

I have heard the mountain, field, and the sea roar.

This means that great punishment will fall upon buyeo.

Then, shouldn't you immediately meet with his majesty and advise him on this matter?

Ever since I became the new high priestess, I have been unable to meet with his majesty.

This means that his majesty still has doubts about the temple.

That is why it is even more important to meet with him and advise him.

You are now the rightful priestess of buyeo.

Because it is bad news, he might say it is a hok-se-mu-min.

What do you mean a hok-se-mu-min?

This is surely a valid sign. Please go see his majesty.

Your majesty. Priestess ma oo-ryeong is here.

Bring her in.

Yes, your majesty.

What brings you here?

Your majesty. I apologize for bringing such difficult news,

but weird happenings have occurred in different areas of buyeo,

and I have come to speak to you regarding this.

Weird happenings?

The water in the well in sa-chul-do has turned into bloody water.

Not only that, but in su-mil-sun,

the Boulder which the villagers worship is said to cry every night.

Priestess ma oo-ryeong.

Yes, your majesty.

If those rumors are rumors to scare the citizens,

you will not be safe just because you are a priestess.

Why would I tell such lies?

Your majesty, these signs show great probability of bad things to happen!

In the past, in ge-ma nation, there was a rumor that the well water turned bloody

right before it was attacked by the han nation.

Your majesty, please investigate these rumors and if they are true, we must hold a ceremony.

Foremost, we must stop the citizen's panicky state.

You must make sure that rumors such as these must not circulate anymore.

Your majesty. There has been a message from hyeon-to city

stating that the chief of weaponry is coming.

If the chief of weaponry is coming, it means that they are looking to stock up on weaponry.

If this is so, then han nation becomes a greater threat and there might be a possibility of war.

The occurrences that priestess ma oo-ryeong described, mean that we must be prepared.

It seems that I have no choice but to go to hyeon-to city and find out what is going on.

What are you planning to tell his majesty before you leave?

The trip will take time, so I must have a good excuse.

Do you have a good idea?

Tell him that you are going to in order to negotiate trade between the two nations.

I have already said this, but…

Chief! Chief, chief…

What is it now?

His majesty is coming.

Has there been any progress?

I am sorry your highness, we have found a way to raise the temperature by using lime powder,

but with only had one satisfying result, it is hard to say that we have found the correct method.

So, we were unable to meet your satisfaction and were in the middle of still making it.

Did you find out about the chief of weaponry from hyeon-to city?

They say that he is actually the minister of finance named no guhn.

Before he got to be the chief of weaponry,

he used to have a lot of clout because was a very big merchant.

Merchant?

Yes. Because he is so wealthy, he doesn't accept bribes and only deals with principle.

But if he is a merchant, he will surely do business.

In the midst of a war with seo-nam,

since they are sending the chief of weaponry to buyeo to do business,

it seems that the war is resulting in favor of buyeo.

It seems that you must go with me to hyeo-to city.

Did you call for me?

Uncle.

Yes, your highness.

It seems that brother dae-so has gone to hyeon-to. Do you know the reason why?

I heard that he has gone to do trade negotiations with han nation.

Such negotiations can be handled by anybody.

If brother himself went, there is definitely another reason.

Well, exactly what that can be?

Uncle! Stop always favoring brother!

Exactly what will happen to buyeo in the future is something that nobody knows.

I heard that unnatural occurrences have been happening around buyeo.

They are all my fault.

Your majesty.

Is there still no news from ju-mong?

No.

Brother, after we pass those mountains, we'll be entering the hyeon-to area.

Let's go.

Brother.

Brother.

Thanks.

That's refreshing.

If you want to shoot, go ahead. It is the same whether we die over there or here.

Disarm your weapons.

They are not bandits.

Brother, whether they are bandits or not, they are about to kill us.

No.

They are scared. Disarm.

Capture them.

Yes.

Are you guys it?

What are you talking about?

I'm asking if besides you guys, if there are others who are trying to kill us.

We are not chasing after you.

You guys are more despicable than the hans.

Following refugees who just barely managed to escape horrible slavery

and reporting it to the han bastards and collecting rewards - dirty bastards!

Do you know how many refugees are dying because of you?

I will kill you and appease those refugees!

We are related to the da mul soldiers.

Liar! I was a da mul soldier! You have some nerve to lie before me?!

It is not a lie! Hyeop-Bo.

Yes, brother.

Look at the Mark he is wearing.

How are you related to the owner of this?

He is my late father.

I was captured by the han bastards,

and threw away fifteen years in the slave camp at hyeon-to city.

I had a wife and a daughter, but they died without surviving more than two years,

and only I survived.

Countless numbers died in the slave camp and in trying to escape.

There are even more refugees being enslaved in Jim-bun and im-dun than in hyeon-to city.

Have you decided to where you will go?

No. The han soldiers are a threat. There are no nations that will accept us refugees.

Go to buyeo. King geum-wa will surely accept refugees.

Geum-wa?

I heard that king geum-wa used to be a general in the da mul army with hae mo-s...

Geum-wa threw away the da mul army and the refugees!

After general hae mo-su died, we believed that geum-wa would save us and waited.

But, ten, twenty years passed and he never rescued us.

There is no one among the refugees that believe what you just said.

We will help you evade the han soldiers and escape from hyeon-to city.

It's alright. Please leave right away.

The road is treacherous.

We can't trust you guys either. So before anything happens, leave this place!

Then take our horses. It will ease your load.

Brother, I don't feel right about just leaving them like that.

Have you found out?

It seems that it will be difficult for us to meet directly with the chief of weaponry.

Then we must first meet with Yang-jeong.

Yang-jeong and we aren't really acquaintances. Will he meet with us?

When did we ever do business because we were acquainted with someone?

Woo-tae.

Yes, chief?

Take the cloth and goods that we brought from bu-yeo and take it to Yang-jeong, telling him that it is a gift from me.

I understand.

Sir, prince dae-so from buyeo is here.

Tell him to come in.

Please sit.

What is the reason for this unexpected visit?

I came to finish our deal.

Does that mean that you accept my terms?

If I am to become the crown prince of buyeo, I need the skills of an ironsmith.

After I become the crown prince, I will take your daughter as the crown Princess.

Brother!

Brother, they are the han soldiers.

The refugees are in danger.

Brother!

Brother.

We must rescue the refugees.

Brother!

Get them!

Poh Kim.

My real father is

general haemosu

of the dae mool army

if you saw the men who helped the migrants

and killed the iron cavalry

could you identify them?

My father's unfinished dream

is now my dream

prince jumong needs to leave buyeo

if he doesn't, he'll die

I heard you left buyeo

what brings you here in hyeon to'?

I notice you're here often

are you making a secret deal

with the hyeon to governor-general?

The blacksmiths I brought

are gojoseon migrants

oh no!

The inn has been surrounded

by the iron cavalry.

I'm going to save the gojoseon migrants

from ham's persecution

and reclaim our lost land