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[The Mutations]

[Episode 3]

Chu.

Can you be honest with me now?

I really don't know her.

What I told you before

was all true.

I don't buy that.

She recognized you.

I saw it with my own eyes.

She called me by my surname,

not my first name.

Nonsense.

What's the difference?

If I'm right,

this girl has seen my younger brother before.

Your brother?

My twin brother.

He's also an Imperial Guard.

He went missing here two years ago.

[Lieutenant Chu Siyu]

The mission two years ago

was assigned to me.

But my brother went on it in my place.

Unfortunately...

Unfortunately,

you never get to see him again?

That year, soon after he went beyond Shanhai Pass,

Mr. Xiong Tingbi lost the war

and the whole Liaodong was in chaos.

The remnants of his army all escaped.

I found some soldiers

and asked about him.

They said he should've headed east

after leaving Shanhai Pass.

He was with two other Imperial Guards.

You mean

your brother met that girl?

It's just my guess.

After she wakes up,

I'll ask her about it.

On this island,

there's more than one enigma.

It's the Ming Army's arrow.

I found it in that village.

It doesn't make sense.

I remember Xu Zongqi once said

no one in the Ming Army

is allowed to come to this island

without his permission.

He lied.

What should we do next?

Keep investigating.

The monster's leg

and this little girl

are both clues.

When we return to Ninghai Fortress,

I doubt Xu Zongqi can smooth it over again.

Chu.

Let me take that leg back.

There's too much at stake.

I'll keep it for now.

Chu.

Don't be silly.

If the rumor about monsters

spreads in Ningyuan,

Commander Sun's plan to fortify the fortress

will be affected.

This matter

concerns the whole Liaodong.

Do you understand?

Everything else doesn't matter.

For me,

what matters the most

is to find my brother.

Someone is coming.

It may be those men in black again.

Those men are mysterious.

Someone must've known about the monsters on the island.

So we have to look into it.

How about this?

Let's split up

so that they can't take down both of us at a time.

See you at Qingshikou.

Be careful.

Hey, do you have a boat?

Can't you hear me?

Sir.

Are you

leaving?

My superior is expecting me at Ninghai Fortress.

Where is that Imperial Guard?

He left before me.

I've been waiting for you here

since last night.

No one has left the island.

That must be tiring, Elder Qiu.

What?

You want to detain us?

Don't get me wrong.

You came from afar.

I haven't offered you hospitality.

I just want you two officers

to stay here for a few more days

to let me do my duty as a host.

Sir.

Forgive me.

This way, sir.

We can't save him.

There are too many of them.

Why is Elder Qiu taking Bo Yan?

They're afraid.

They're afraid what's happening on the island will get out.

Elder Qiu.

Why are you

holding me captive?

Sir, you've visited that village, haven't you?

Yes.

What did you see?

It's just a deserted village.

I didn't see anything.

Sir.

Stop playing dumb.

Elder Qiu.

Has it occurred to you

that if those at Ninghai Fortress send people here,

Ming's troops will get on this island?

The consequence can be disastrous.

Do you think this island has never seen troops before?

You idiot!

Listen.

I killed my way to where I am today.

I led troops in wartime.

Kill me if you dare.

Come on. Kill me.

Come on.

Don't get us wrong, sir.

We don't dare to hurt you.

But you

can't leave this island.

How long was I out?

You just fell asleep.

You seemed to be in a painful dream.

It's the first time you've got some sleep lately,

right?

What's your name?

Shen Cong.

Shen Cong.

Do you dream once you close your eyes?

How do you know?

It's the same for me.

What did you see in your dreams?

I saw him.

But I couldn't see him clearly.

Him?

There was no light.

Only shadows.

Endless shadows.

Did you dream of that too?

What's that?

You mean the pattern on my uniform?

It's a flying fish.

What is a flying fish?

The flying fish

is a very auspicious animal.

It can help us catch bad guys.

The man who looked like you

wore the same uniform.

The person you met

is my younger brother.

His name is Chu Siyu.

I'm looking for him.

Can you tell me

when and where

you saw him?

Two years ago,

my mom took him to see Wozhan.

Wozhan?

What is Wozhan?

We're all afraid of him.

Look.

Is Wozhan

the light these people are worshiping?

He's from the sky

and lives in the sea.

He doesn't like us.

You just said

your mom took my brother

to see Wozhan.

What does that mean?

I grew up here.

In the past,

my mom often brought me to this beach.

At that time,

there were many beautiful shells here.

I haven't seen her in a long time.

I miss her.

How about your father?

My father is a hero.

He's a border guard.

He protects us.

My brother is also a hero.

He's protecting me too.

I also miss him very much.

The boat is over there.

I can't remember

what happened two years ago.

But the place I dreamed of

again and again

is on the sea in that direction.

I think Wozhan and my mom

are both there.

I've always wanted to go there.

Can you take me there?

Cong.

Thank you for telling me these things.

But I can't put you at risk with me.

Wait for me here.

If I manage to come back,

I'll go to meet you.

Okay?

We'll wait for you here.

Get on the boat.

Get on the boat!

A monster is coming!

Get on the boat!

Get on the boat!

Leave!

Get on the boat!

Cong.

Get on the boat.

It won't hurt me.

Leave!

Get on the boat!

Cong.

Cong!

Shen Cong.

Shen Cong!

Chu.

Go!

Don't come back!

Go!

So beautiful.

So beautiful!

Since I came to Wumu Island,

weird things have happened one after another.

The people I've met are weird too.

He Liuhong.

I'm here.

I'm here.

You told me

there are monsters everywhere on this island.

Yes.

Monsters are everywhere.

Then tell me

where those monsters come from?

Monsters...

Monster...

Monsters are everywhere.

Everywhere.

Cong.

He Liuhong.

Why do you keep following me?

Are you really crazy or just pretending to be crazy?

I am.

Because I'm a hero.

Answer me!

I want to go home.

I want to go home.

I want to go home.

I want to go home.

I want to go home.

I want to go home.

So beautiful.

So big!

Thank you for saving us.

Why are you on the sea?

My brother and I are from Wumu Island.

We got lost because of the fog.

You're from Wumu Island?

I'm the captain of the Black Sea Dragon.

My name is Angelica.

By the etiquette of Ming,

you should call me Ms. An. [Captain Angelica]

Ms. An.

Hurry up!

Captain, we're ready.

Let's go!

Let's go.

Keep moving. Keep moving.

Reinforce the shelf.

Keep up.

Close all the doors and windows.

Eunuch Yang.

The snow is heavy.

Why have you come out?

A friend of mine is coming.

Report.

Sir, a group of people have come ashore.

Who are they?

They're Portuguese.

They came with a huge warship.

They're friends who came to deliver weapons.

Ningyuan

needs firearms.

The last time I saw you,

you were a little girl.

You're the captain now?

Angelica,

you've changed a lot.

You haven't changed a bit, Eunuch Yang.

You still look sharp.

Eunuch Yang, your friend

speaks fluent Chinese.

Many Chinese live in Luzon.

I learned it there.

There's more on the ship.

Good.

My crew saved two men on the sea.

They're Chinese from Wumu Island.

One of them is an Imperial Guard.

Chu Sijing?

Take him down.

What's going on?

Nothing serious.

The snow is heavy.

This is no place for conversations.

Let's talk inside.

Please.

Mr. Lei.

What is this all about?

We've checked it with the Imperial Guards at Shanhai Pass.

The Investigation Bureau

has never sent anyone here to investigate the plague.

You sneaked out on your own.

Mr. Chu.

November the 5th.

To my surprise, I've really seen monsters on the island.

There's more than one of them.

At this time, I ran into a Portuguese warship.

Ms. An,

what brought her

to Ninghai Fortress?

Sir, save your energy.

Wait, buddy.

Look.

You put it so far away. How can I reach it?

Besides,

I'm a military officer of Ming.

Starving me to death

could have serious consequences.

Thank you.

Wait.

Wait.

Buddy.

Are you stupid?

You put it closer

but I still can't reach it.

He's such a...

Sir, you have good taste in wine.

I've never tasted wine

so rich and smooth before.

I brought it from Portugal for you.

Thank you, Ms. An.

When can we set off?

Tomorrow.

However,

this matter must be kept quiet.

After it's done,

please leave Ming immediately.

Don't worry.

Once it's done,

you'll have 100 hand cannons

and ten cannons.

We've made an agreement by letter

that I'll have a guide on the island.

Where is my guide?

I haven't decided

who's the best person for that job.

I'll tell you when I decide.

Be quick.

Get up.

Move.

You left the Capital without permission

and forged a warrant to steal military information.

Mr. Chu.

How do you plead?

Steal military information?

Mr. Lei, you're making wild accusations.

No matter what I did wrong,

I should be judged by the Investigation Bureau,

not by you guys.

Chu Sijing.

Why did you insist on going to Wumu Island?

You two care so much about Wumu Island.

Is there a secret about that place?

You both know

what's going on on that island.

You're a criminal. How dare you talk to us like that?

Kill him!

You two can't wait to kill me.

Is it just because I went to Wumu Island?

Stop.

Let him go.

Eunuch Yang.

I need to ask him something.

Let me ask my questions first.

What is there to ask?

Lei Sui.

Do as Eunuch Yang says.

You forged a warrant

to go beyond Shanhai Pass

and spread rumors

to demoralize the soldiers.

These are serious crimes.

Mr. Chu.

You came here against all odds.

There must be a reason.

Is it for your brother?

After my father passed away,

my family fell on hard times.

I and my brother could only rely on each other.

He went beyond Shanhai Pass on a mission.

I don't know if he's still alive.

Of course I have to find him.

Your brother went beyond Shanhai Pass

in your place.

And now you're risking your life

to find him.

I'm so touched.

Have you saved me

just to mock me?

I have a job for you.

If you finish it,

I'll keep you alive.

Are you familiar

with the terrain of Wumu Island?

I remember what's around the shore.

There are too many trees on the island.

I don't know the terrain there.

Okay.

Tomorrow,

you'll go to the island with those Portuguese.

Do what the captain says.

Portuguese?

Why are they going to the island?

Just do your job.

After going ashore,

stay close to the captain.

Keep in mind everyone she meets

and everything she says.

When they leave the island,

you'll leave with them

and come back to see me.

This is your only chance to stay alive.

Don't mess it up.

One more thing.

You're looking for your brother, aren't you?

Two years ago,

your brother

was seen with Major Shen Rang.

Later,

both of them disappeared.

Naturally,

we sent people out to look for him.

However,

he was nowhere to be found.

So

take my advice.

Stop looking.

Chu.

Go!

Don't come back.

Lieutenant Chu.

Have you arranged your father's funeral?

Yes.

Either you or your brother will inherit your father's title

to become a captain.

I summoned you here

for something tricky.

We want you to go north,

beyond Shanhai Pass,

to investigate a strange case.

Go north?

Siyu.

Are you going out?

The mission to go north,

I'll go on it.

No.

It's my mission.

Brother.

I wouldn't be going if it wasn't your mission.

If the higher-ups blame you for the delay,

you may face severe punishment.

Alright, Brother.

Focus on recuperating.

Wait for me to come back.

Chu Siyu.

Do you know what kind of mission it is?

The situation beyond Shanhai Pass is unstable.

After you go out,

there's no telling if you can come back.

All the more reason for me to go.

Lieutenant Colonel.

My father is gone.

My brother is the only family I have.

The lieutenant colonel is here.

Chu Sijing.

Lieutenant Colonel, welcome.

Please have a seat.

Okay.

I'm here today

for two things.

The first thing is about the position of captain.

The higher-ups have decided

to give that position

to you.

Thank you, sir.

The second thing

is about Chu Siyu.

Your brother

is missing.

I need to find him.

You need a warrant to go north now.

Soldiers at Shanhai Pass

are already searching for him.

I believe they'll get a clue soon.

Mr. Chu.

Mr. Chu.

What's it?

You've been looking for your brother for two years.

There's finally a clue.

For the past two years,

those at Shanhai Pass have believed he's dead.

But a few days ago,

they found a letter left by your brother.

Siyu, where are you?