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[Episode 3]

Hey, get out of here, hurry!

Hurry!

What about you?

Are you stupid?

At this rate, we'll both die.

Hurry up and get out of here!

Dongsoo!

Heuksamo!

Hurry!

Samo!

What are you waiting for?

Get out of here!

Samo!

Hurry and get out of here!

Let's go.

Samo!

Let go!

Samo, Samo!

Samo...

Samo, no...

Samo...

Are you okay?

You should have come out sooner.

Only two things scare me.

First, your dying.

Second, having no one besides myself.

So don't leave me.

Okay?

Okay, kid.

Dongsoo!

Samo!

Samo, do you see this?

I see...

Let's have a look.

Samo!

Are you awake?

[Heuksa Chorong: Black Assassins Guild]

[Chun (Heuksa Chorong Master of Sky)]

You passed out.

[Ji (Heuksa Chorong Master of Earth )]

[Yeo Woon]

Do you feel alright?

Yes.

[In (Heuksa Chorong Master of Men)]

I thought you weren't the average man.

I'm not disappointed!

But what's going on?

You don't remember anything?

No, I was about to undergo the last test...

There's no such thing.

What do you mean?

I was going to kill my father...

Your father's already breathed his last.

Excuse me?

Who did it?

Who killed my father?

Someone who sits above Mt. Taesan

and even higher than the sky.

Still, I want to know who did it.

Please tell me the truth.

You'll find out in time.

[House of Yoo Sogang]

The story you're going to hear now,

you must not speak a word of even with a knife to your throat.

[Yoo Jiseon]

Do you understand me?

Yes.

[Yoo Sogang]

You will have heard of the Manchu War.

[Royal Guard: Military escort to Crown Prince]

Your great grandfather

was the Crown Prince's guard who escorted

two princes to China just after the war.

While he was in China,

he helped the Crown Prince make the northern campaign plan.

Northern campaign plan?

The northern military campaign is a plan

that allows 100,000 soldiers of Joseon

to conquer Beijing without

losing one of our soldiers.

Excuse me?

Do you mean

the northern campaign plan really exists?

But Your Excellency, what good would it do

to have the plan which is over 100 years old?

You're so naive!

How much has the peninsula of Joseon changed in the past 100 years?

The fortresses remain the same,

and as far as the borders, they haven't expanded by a single island.

Do you mean the old plan can still work?

Of course.

King Hyojong left

his northern conquest plan to his descendants,

while our family supported his will for generations, keeping our pledge,

waiting for the time it would be fulfilled.

Excuse me?

Then you mean...

The plan is in my hands.

This is the sign of our pledge.

This is our pledge to our king which can't be broken or denied.

Now you must take over this task.

I'm taking over the pledge?

It's your destiny.

It's your duty to support your king and protect the northern conquest plan.

It seems the time we've waited for has come.

Your Excellency!

[Crown Prince]

Do you hear the cries of our late kings?

They shed tears of blood when they died.

I will fulfill their wish.

Really?

You mean His Excellency really said that?

Yes.

[Heuksamo]

He said we must gather young talent

and rebuild the Youth Guards.

[Im Soowoong (Military Drillmaster)]

He ordered us to choose

from among poor youth

and orphans who have strong potential.

That's right.

We should.

[Shaolin Temple (China)]

[Swordmaster Kim Kwangtaek (Most skilled swordsman in Joseon)]

Is your hand okay?

It's not serious enough for you to worry about.

Dongsoo, are you happy?

Yes.

Still, we can't be sure...

Let's go see the doctor.

I'll be okay. It's a pain.

Aren't you coming?

Yes, I am.

What?

Why are you laughing?

Ah...

But I'm all better. Why do I have to put this on again?

Kid, the human body doesn't

go back to normal overnight as you imagine.

If you overdo it, you'll have a relapse.

Dongsoo, how old are you this year?

You know better than me.

That temper! I'm asking you how old you are.

12.

Why?

Bow to this grave.

Why?

Whose grave is this?

You little brat!

It's your parents' grave.

What?

Then why are there no gravestones?

A traitor has no right to have his name on a gravestone.

You should clear their names when you grow up.

And engrave their names in stone with your own hands.

Hurry up and bow.

Let's go.

You leave first.

Okay.

Give up already.

You must be joking.

I won't give up and I won't lose.

I won't lose to you twice!

Stop them!

I'm bleeding!

Please don't!

I lost.

Call me boss.

Boss!

Wow!

What happened to you?

You're like a different person!

What are you doing?

[Hwang Jinjoo]

[House of Yeo Chosang]

Chosang!

You'll never reach him.

He sits above Mt. Taesan and even higher than the sky.

Chosang!

Who are you?

Did you live with a liquor bottle just to let me see this?

Say something.

Please say something, Chosang!

I asked you who you are.

What happened?

Much less there's no grass, the dirt hasn't even dried yet.

Tell me what happened to him!

I'll give you your first mission.

This was there when I found him.

Black Assassins... Those worthless...

If someone comes looking for you,

don't let him know who you are and pretend to follow him.

What shall I do now?

Don't worry.

I'm taking you with me.

Chosang, don't worry about him.

Please rest in peace.

Those little rascals...

Let's go.

You start getting into fights as soon as your cast is off.

Haven't you learned anything?

That's not true.

Dolswe challenged me...

You little...

Don't try to blame anyone else!

That hurt.

But why are you only tough with me?

Be quiet!

You... Stay like that all night.

Really...

By the way...

Hands!

Let me introduce your friend.

Friend?

Whatever... He looks like a prostitute's little brother...

Hi!

Samo, seriously, tell me who he is.

Do I have to live with him now?

Should I fight him man to man?

Can't you see?

No matter how the fates change, you're no match for him.

There's no such thing as that.

Can't you see?

I'm the king of this village.

Wow, impressive.

What is this?

Didn't you say you're the king?

Stop it.

Let go.

Stop it.

Let go! I'm not done yet.

I said stop it!

Why should I?

Didn't you tell me not to give up easily?

Didn't you say I could do anything if I don't give up?

I knew he was my age when I first saw him. There's no reason why I can't beat him.

You little...

Don't hit my head.

It hurts!

This little!

Do you think I'm going to let you beat me forever?

Ow, ouch...

Hey... Hey!

Hey!

Hurry and go to sleep...

How many days has it been?

Five days today.

He must be starving by now.

[Swordmaster Kim Kwangtaek (Most skilled swordsman in Joseon)]

Do you want to try this?

-It's pretty. -Is it pretty?

Come on.

We're almost there.

Really?

You smile like a girl too.

Okay. Let's have a real fight here.

In the village, Heuksamo's always watching.

What is this?

Where are you going?

You're probably scared because I'm about to show you my true skills.

Do you want to die?

I was kidding.

Why would I die?

Come at me.

Beating you is a piece of cake.

There are only two things that scare me.

First, losing a fight.

Second, losing a fight against you.

You're a dead man now.

What the? Why are you smiling?

Why are you drawing your sword?

Didn't you want a real fight?

What's wrong with you?

I didn't plan it like this.

Woon!

Could you cut the rope... Please?

You should...

Yes...

Cut it yourself.

What?

Hey, Woon!

Cut the rope before you go!

Woon! Cut it... The rope... Jerk!

Woon, cut the rope...

It's your destiny.

It's your duty to support your king and protect northern conquest plan.

Hey... Hey!

Hey!

Do you happen to have a silver knife with you?

Hey... Hey!

Cut the rope for me before you leave!

Don't you have a silver knife?

You don't even carry a silver knife with you?

Help me!

Help Baek Dongsoo!

Dongsoo, do you want to learn martial arts?

Martial arts?

I don't care either way.

I just want to beat him.

You can't be sure of becoming strong even if you learn martial arts.

You can't even be sure of becoming a respectable warrior either.

Whatever...

It depends on the person...

And I don't need anything like respect.

Nine out of 10 die before their dreams come true.

And even if you don't get killed, you'll live a bloody life all your days.

Live a bloody life all one's days?

Will you be okay?

I said I'll be okay.

Why do you keep asking?

I'm going out and will be back in a little while, so don't fight.

You're better than I thought.

Hey... Do I look like I can't get out of a little situation like that?

I'm Baek Dongsoo, the heaven's Baek Dongsoo.

I know.

Baek Dongsoo.

I saved you, Baek Dongsoo!

I told you to keep it a secret!

That little...

His Excellency ordered me to gather

poor children and orphans who have talent.

[Jang Daepo]

Catch him!

Do you have parents?

What's a rascal like you doing here in Hanyang?

You don't believe the only person His Excellency needed was you.

You're rude, but to grab your sword first when you see

an old friend like me for the first time in 10 years!

What?

This worthless...

You grabbed your dagger first!

Come on, then...

I've been itching all this time, so let's fight.

Come on!

Stop drooling, you jerk!

You jerk!

Samo!

Daepo!

How should I put you to use?

There isn't another tool like this in Joseon.

That's what I'm saying. What about this tool?

You can fold it. It's so convenient to carry around.

Daepo, you jerk!

I got here first.

Man, I'm tired.

Hey... This...

Did you really make it?

[Yang Chorip]

Yes.

Then did you make this too?

Yes, sir.

Young master, hurry and go inside!

I see...

He's the son of Hong Nakchoon.

I guess it's been about 20 years...

Daepo!

What?

How have you been doing?

You're still single, so better than you, right?

You jerk...

I'd rather not have a family If I have to let them go hungry.

You fool... And Dongsoo's growing up well?

Of course.

Let me see how he's doing!

Daepo!

Why do you keep calling my name, you crazy man?

Chosang is gone.

He's gone really far.

What do you mean?

What kind of meaningless death is this?

That's enough!

He could have died of alcoholism, instead of being stabbed.

Dying is dying.

How could this have happened?

You jerk...

If you have that much energy, spend it on educating the children.

[Grave of Yeo Chosang]

This liquor has a fine taste!

Heuksamo, can I put them down?

I feel like I disabled my arms and legs again.

That won't happen. So don't worry.

How much longer do I have to do this?

Two more hours.

[Hansijin: Two hours]

What?

You already said that earlier.

Did I say that?

Then four more hours.

What?

I can't do this.

I won't...

I'm not a stone Buddha statue.

You little...

Why are you whining over nothing?

What good is it to do this?

I really can't do this.

Go away!

What is this?

Heuksamo, could you take out at least one rock?

No.

Dongsoo!

I had blood-sworn brothers when I was young.

Kwangtaek, Sagoeng, Chosang, Daepo and me.

But your father passed away first.

And Chosang followed.

Kwangtaek sacrificed one of his arms

to save your life and mysteriously disappeared.

Each of us had different reasons though.

They're all gone because

they didn't have the power to change this world.

So you need to become stronger than my generation.

Become stronger, and fulfill the dreams we couldn't accomplish.

Dongsoo!

Rest a while.

I took out 5 percent for the fee.

That makes 4,500 coins.

Thank you.

When will you be leaving?

I've been away from the hideout too long.

So I plan to leave tomorrow afternoon.

If there's a need to, please come back.

Yes. Thank you for everything.

I guess our fathers were friends.

What if we become friends too?

What? You and I?

Hey!

It looks like you guys decided to become friends!

What?

What friends?

Baek Dongsoo doesn't become friends with just anyone.

Father!

Jinjoo!

What?

We have to leave already?

So did this village grow on you?

Sort of...

What do you think of Dongsoo?

Dongsoo?

He's alright! Gosh...

Oh my... Father!

Is it him?

Yes, sir.

Being from the lowest class,

he didn't get promoted even though he passed the exam.

So he killed his boss by accident and is waiting to be executed.

I heard you excel at swordsmanship.

Can you show me?

If you save my life, I'll die for you.

You're not bad.

From now on, you'll be my shadow.

Did you say “northern conquest plan”?

The Crown Prince knows the last will

of the late King Hyojong and is looking for the northern conquest plan?

It is so.

Of course, being more than 100 years old, it won't be easy to find.

If the Crown Prince happens to get the northern conquest plan in his hands...

There is no chance that will happen.

The Black Assassins guild has also been looking for it the past 100 years.

I can guess where he will look first.

I didn't know.

I have a favor to ask of you.

If you happen to see the Crown Prince...

Let me make sure of what you're asking.

If I happen to see the Crown Prince...

Are you asking me to kill him?

For example, outside of the palace... If he were to die mysteriously...

Even the Crown Prince's life is nothing but dust...

But who is that man?

I've never seen him before.

He's to be my wingman from now on.

Please be nice to him.

You, I can feel your scary killer instinct. Why don't you tone it down a little?

Samo, Samo!

Where'd he go?

Are you ready?

Yes, I'm ready.

Let's go.

Are you coming with us?

I'd like to take a look around the capital before I leave.

What?

Do you miss me already?

Stop talking nonsense! Do whatever you want.

Hey, you're not coming with us?

You should go without me.

I have some errands to run.

Okay, let's go.

Eat your fill!

Yes, sir!

You came to see me this early in the morning,

so I'm guessing His Excellency must be anxious.

How many children are there?

Don't you have eyes to count?

Why don't you take them and go to the youth boot camp?

I have to gather 50 candidates at the least.

It's too early.

I have already asked my colleagues to come.

They will be bringing young candidates any day now.

What is this?

I have collected some books on military strategy from the library.

Please choose some of them to be used as textbooks.

Now!

How dare you lay a hand on the training manuals?

You should do it yourself.

Yes, sir.

I have no choice.

You should escort His Excellency today.

Yes, sir.

There will be a bow contest which His Highness will attend.

You should return at four at the latest with his Excellency.

[Sinsi: From three to four in the afternoon]

What brings you here?

I'm investigating someone who seems to have cheated on the exam.

What can I do for you then?

The son of Yoo Sangdo, the Royal Guard...

[Royal Guard: Military escort to the Crown Prince]

They haven't moved in the past several decades.

Here you are.

Hyehwa district 16, house number 9...

Your Excellency, it's Hyehwa district 16.

Let's go.

What is it?

What?

Why are you following me?

Didn't you tell me to do whatever I want?

Do whatever you want!

Hey, where is this place?

Baek Dongsoo!

Why are you being so annoying?

I'm leaving today.

What? Today?

Okay...

Goodbye, then...

Look, there's a well.

There are fish!

There really are!

Right?

There are even fish in the well.

Where'd they go?

Hey, they must have left.

Shouldn't you take me with you?

Who asked you to come? You're so annoying.

You're so!

That's why I told you not to follow me!

Hey, Baek Dongsoo!

Where did you get all this?

It was possible because it was me.

You're really amazing!

It was a piece of cake.

Do you know her?

No.

Hurry up! They must be waiting for us.

It looks delicious!

It looks delicious!

Are you okay?

Who are you?

Apologize.

What?

I said apologize.

There are only two things that scare me in this world.

First, not being able to eat.

Second, having my stomach stick to my back.

Don't you understand?

This might look like trash to you.

But for us, it's a decent meal.

How much is it?

I asked you how much that meal costs.

One dollar.

One dollar?

Even a bowl of beef soup doesn't cost more than five cents.

Two dollars!

You have guts.

Is that why you ran all the way here?

Of course, I ran. I wouldn't have caught you if I walked.

You little, how dare you!

What is your name?

What do you want to know that for?

Your Excellency, we're late.

He looks familiar to me.

Excuse me?

Your Excellency, this is a deserted house.

Since this family has lived in the shadows

for the past 100 years, it won't be easy to find them.

Your Excellency, the bow contest will start soon.

Okay, let's go back.

Your Excellency!

I thought I'd strain my neck waiting for you.

No, I did strain it a little.

I thought my sword would have a splendid time meeting a noble...

But I was ordered not to leave a scratch on the Crown Prince's sacred body...

I don't know what to do! Could you please advise?

Your Excellency, please be careful.