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(Episode 11)

Kim Yu Shin, Deok Man. Where are you? You cannot die. You can't!

Deok Man!

Deok Man!

Deok Man!

Deok Man!

Deok Man!

Deok Man!

Deok Man?

Deok Man!

Deok Man!

Are you too tired to act like you're alive?

Deok Man!

Just hanging ini there.

Bear with it.

Why are we just going back and forth on the same road?

Wait just a minute. Baekje should be nearby.

But what is this area?

Whether it's Baekje or Silla, I don't see anything.

- Running away is extremely hard. - Juk Bang...

What did you just say? That's it! Say it again.

It's okay now? Extremely.

That is, I'm extremely.

- Did I just say it right? - "Extremely".

- I did it, right? - "Extremely".

Juk Bang!

Juk Bang! Are you okay?

How can I be when I just fell down the hill?

You should've been more careful!

Well, you should have grabbed me first.

How could I when you're falling?

Why are you chirping while I'm in pain?

I told you to be careful.

Juk Bang!

Go Do!

- You guys are alive. - Are you okay?

Yes.

- And you guys are alive as well. - Yes.

- Good gracious, this damn war... - It was really fierce, right?

Extremely fierce, that is.

Extremely?

You useless! There you go again with that nonsense!

In battle, this one Baekje army was speaking like this...

that is, this war is extremely fierce, right?

So he is just imitating the way he spoke.

It's not even funny, but he keeps imitating it.

I told him that I'm going to hit him whenever he says it.

My goodness. When is this war going to end?

Your Majesty, Sok Ham Fortress has been conquered.

King Jin Pyeong Completely? Sok Ham Fortress is now totally ours?

Yes, Your Majesty. We fooled the Baekje army from here to there...

we just toyed around with them.

He must have communicated with Seol Won, Your Majesty.

What happened to Kim Seo Hyeon?

Seo Hyeon? I'm not sure, but he must still be fighting on Baekje soil.

Are we certain that we really can't send any reinforcements?

We aren't capable of sending in any reinforcements.

That's right.

We must instead guard Sok Ham Fortress.

Since Baekje army hasn't fully retreated,

we can't make movements without careful thought.

For the sake of Kim Seo Hyeon, one messenger was sent...

- carrying an order to retreat. - Did you say one?

The road from Sok Ham Fortress to Ah Mak Fortress...

is under total Baekje control.

Will one messenger make it there safely?

I now understand why he was sent.

Do not worry to much, Your Majesty.

The messenger that was sent is Kim Seo Hyeon's son, Kim Yu Shin.

Since his father's life is on the line,

won't he give his all to get there? Yes, that's right.

Your Majesty, without sending any reinforcements and...

without the messenger delivering the retreat order,

Kim Seoh Yeon's army will be annihilated.

Even if it is Kim Yu Shin how can we be sure he'll get through...

Baekje's defenses and deliver the message?

To help support the retreat, you must dispatch reinforcements.

That cannot happen.

Your Majesty, if Silla army enters Baekje soil right now,

it will the same as an act of hostility.

Of course. We conquered Sok Ham Fortress...

and managed to push back the Baekje army. So now we must be content...

with what we have earned and settle this war.

We are now surrounded.

Although our location hasn't been discovered,

it won't take long before they find out.

Therefore, even if we retreat in secrecy,

in order to ensure a safe retreat,

we must have a detached force to mislead and lure away Baekje's army.

In other words, it's bait for the enemy.

We will require a bait unit.

Although the unit must be a superb one in military tactics,

even if the whole unit perishes,

their effort will always be a glory for Silla.

It is Hwarang.

This bait unit. We, Bicheon Jido...

and Yong Hwa Hyang Do clans, will perform that mission.

For our army's sake to return back alive,

it is your duty to risk your lives.

If you aren't able to retrieve dead bodies for burial,

you will carry the burden of shame.

That is the duty of a Hwarang.

Al Cheon.

Yu Shin.

Step forward.

The lives of our army's...

are now in your hands.

I leave it to you.

Al Cheon.

Now, you will be in charge of this bait unit.

Silla will...

remember all of you.

What are they doing?

Not sure.

I'm already feeling down as it is. So what are they doing?

From their looks, I have a bad feeling about this.

(Shi Yeol)

Can you move around?

This is the principal of Bicheon Jido. Have you prepared yourselves?

Yes, Sir!

Silla will take care of your families. As for yourselves...

Silla will always remember you.

- What the heck are you doing? - Deok Man.

- We are now the bait unit. - So what?

For the sake of our army's safe retreat,

- we must mislead Baekje's army. - And?

Physical well-being is essential for a bait unit.

An injured army will compromise the unit's safety.

Better yet, why not simply abandon them and leave?

Then...

they'll be captured by Baekje and tortured,

which will become a risk to our retreating army.

Even so,

you have no authority to take the lives of innocent comrades.

It's not done on my authority.

It's our promise and principal of Bicheon Jido!

As for Yong Hwa Hyang Do,

there will be no exception as long as you're my subordinates.

As of now, the injured...

will have to die.

That's an order!

(Baekje Army's Encampment)

General!

There's been a surprise attack. Silla has made a surprise attack.

What?

I was trying to locate their position anyways.

- Where is it? - It is near the battlefield.

Okay.

We will make our attack.

It's a surprise attack!

It's the Baekje army!

Retreat!

- Deok Man, what are you doing? Just run! - Are you hurt?

- Run! - What are you doing?

Hurry and get up!

I don't know! Just leave me!

- Just let me die here! - Hurry and get up!

Just leave me here!

It's not just you who will die. We'll all die if you stay here!

Shoot!

Hurry and pick him up!

Royal Seal Keeper,

I would like to participate...

in all of your political decision making.

Grant me permission.

You are cold.

Kim Seo Hyeon, Kim Yu Shin, and Kim Yong Su...

aren't they all your people?

How can you forget about them so easily.

I learned it... from you.

When they return back alive, they're my people.

But if they don't, I should just be thankful I had them, right?

You have changed.

However, for you, Kim Seo Hyeon and Kim Yu Shin are...

Yook Cham Gol Dan.

To me, those people are my flesh.

Since I gave up my flesh,

I will now take out my enemy's bone.

I would like to see all military documents.

Mi Shil will have her hand in preventing you,

especially for examining documents related to this matter.

It will be more difficult when the Minister of Defence returns,

- so I must do it beforehand. - I understand.

Did my mother leave?

Yes. Early in the morning she departed for...

the temple where Empress Man Ho is at.

Lady Man Myeong has also joined in the excursion.

Empress Man Ho?

(Man Myeong)

(Empress Man Ho)

- You didn't come alone. - No, Your Highness.

Please accept Princess Man Myeong's greeting.

Mother...

It's has been 20 years since the last time you saw her.

It's time you forgive her.

Just because I told her not to come...

but still, she is the daughter who didn't come visit me, even once.

What's the point of forgiving?

Mother.

It's impossible to break through Baekje's posts.

They tried to sneak in but even that is very difficult.

What shall we do now?

Yes, I understand. Please go and rest.

Princess, why are you acting like this?

Are you just planning on abandoning Kim Seoh Yeon and Yu Shin?

Then, what should I do?

We can't send in any reinforcements...

and you've said it's impossible to sneak in.

So, what can I do?

After Yong Su passed away and having gained nothing at all,

do you know how much I blamed myself.

As for Yong Su's death how all ended with his death...

do you know how much I hated him for that?

I won't ever let that happen again.

Never again.

Pay attention.

That's right. Don't let him catch you with that injury.

Having that injury, why did you come out to fight?

I told you to leave and just abandon me.

- You useless! - Stop. That's enough.

Hey, he's coming.

What's going on?

Lord Yu Shin...

What?

- Nothing is going on. Did something happen? - Nothing.

Anyways, are we just going to stay here?

Someone needs to go out on a reconnaissance.

Shi Yeol and Deok Man...

the two of them look to have the most energy.

Bi Cheon Jido will cover the southern area,

- so you guys can look over the northern area. - Yes, Sir.

Do you share the same thoughts as Lord Al Cheon?

- It's an order. - I'm not talking about orders.

- I'm talking about your thoughts. - For a warrior in a battle,

orders are his thoughts.

What?

They're not moving. Let's move on.

We might be seen, so get up now!

Please! Just leave me alone.

You don't like me. You feel like killing me, right?

So just abandon me and go.

That's right. I hate you!

I hate the fact that I'm afraid I'll die because of you.

I hate you for making me feel...

like I need to kill you in order for me to live.

I hate you for validating Lord Al Cheon's words.

You guys are pricks!

Lord Al Cheon uses fear to motivate us.

But you're the one spreading that fear in all of us.

I feel like I'm going crazy.

I had no idea that I was going to be like this either.

I feel embarrassed, pathetic and looked down upon.

But, I'm scared.

My being scared isn't a crime, right?

You're right. That is not a crime.

Because we're all scared.

I'm so scared my legs shake.

Your crime is wanting to live without even trying.

Why do you think we all push on and fight?

Because Silla will remember us?

So we can help bring 3,000 soldiers back alive?

A dog would laugh why fight?

We fight because there is no other way.

If you want to live if you really want to live.

Fight!

- What happened? - Are you with the bait unit?

This message was sent from General Kim Seo Hyeon.

If you come to Tae Gang Ro as planned, you'll be annihilated.

Hurry.

Hurry and give this message to Lord Al Cheon. Hurry!

Escape! We must escape!

- What's the matter? Why must we escape? - This place is dangerous.

Where we're headed, the Baekje army is everywhere.

- If we keep on going as planned, we'll all be slaughtered. - What?

General Kim Seo Hyeon sent this letter via a messenger.

33... 34. 35.

Only 35 people can fight.

- Is that all that's left? - Yes.

28 were killed and only 35 are able to fight.

What about the injured?

You now take the lead.

I can't allow this body to be a hindrance.

Pyeon Jo!

Dang Ye!

Su Chang!

Han Do!

Guem Do!

Pyeon Jo, strike me down.

Lord Al Cheon!

I can no longer fight.

Strike me down.

All it takes is strength. Strike me down.

You cannot!

What? How dare a trainee interfere!

Deok Man, stand back.

Lord Yu Shin. This cannot happen.

- This is crazy. - I told you to stand back.

If, at this place another comrade is cut down,

you won't be able view this letter again.

What are you trying to say? You won't give it?

You useless!

Now..

I'm the only one who knows where the retreat road is located.

So, why don't you strike me down as well as yourself.

As for the injured, pretend we don't care whether they live or die.

Or, instead, let's save the wounded and save me as well.

And escape together with the rest of our unit.

- You choose between the two. - How dare you.

Lord Yu Shin.

Even after a battle,

you came looking to check on our bodies. Because of that,

you were able to find wounded armies.

And you even carried me.

Also...

you told us to train in order to live and fight.

To be able to carry a wounded comrade as if part of our own body,

you made us train by repeatedly carrying grain sacks up a hill.

I...

because I didn't feel I could handle my comrades,

I always wore sandbags during training.

That is...

what you said was a Yong Hwa Hyang Do.

We are at war right now.

- Do you think such words will get through to us? - That is why...

I believe that if I trained, I will live. A person...

will pledge loyalty to the very person who has done him wrong.

We can't follow our code. We are the bait unit.

We would have a hard time carrying the wounded.

Look at the reality.

You'd have a hard time to accept traveling...

just 1 ri with someone having no loyalties.

We are asking you not to give up on us.

We are asking for hope.

How can you break the will of a army who is willing to fight?

How can you frighten us even more, when we're already afraid?

How can you say that, by killing my comrades, I can live?

We all want to live. We all want to fight in order to live.

I said, we all cannot live. We all...

cannot fight.

Then find a way.

That is your job as the commander. That is why...

we as Hwarangs,

pledge our loyalties to you.

I'd rather die fighting.

Yes. Allow us to fight till death.

Do not give up on hope that we can live.

Right now, I outta...

what are you doing? Strike them down, right now.

Yes, Sir!

Yu Shin, what are you doing? Hurry!

You have already passed your authority to me.

You, the others here, cannot die.

Lord Yu Shin.

What is this crazy thing you're doing?

How can you take these...

wounded armies and mislead Baekje troops?

If you make the wrong decision, everyone will perish.

Look here, Yu Shin!

Hold on a bit, just hold on.

Hold on a bit...

Hold on a bit. Okay.

Okay. It's all done.

This is big problem.

How and when are we going to take the wounded...

out of the woods and back to Silla,

when we are being chased by the Baekje army?

Hey, look at things carefully. All medicine must be carefully.

- Hey, what are you doing right now? - What?

Were you planning on killing all the wounded or what?

We're all trying to live, so how could that be.

You prick. Why you...

You fool! How can you mix this plant leaf with others?

What is Hyeop Juk Do?

How can you ask what is Hyeop Juk Do, you fool?

Hyeop Juk Do is used on an arrow to make it poisonous.

It's also used in making a poisonous drink.

If you don't know just ask, you idiot.

You stupid! You idiot.

You should have asked. How could you?

All you think about is eating.

If we really want to mislead them,

then what Al Cheon spoke about is right.

But, if we attack.

Then...

that's right counter-attack.

Juk Bang.

Hyeop Juk Do? Is that Hyeop Juk Do?

Yes.

Halt!

What is it?

I'm not sure, but I think someone wants to start a fire here.

- Get rid of it. - Yes, Sir.

Hurry.

It's on fire.

General! It's Hyeop Juk Do. Hyeop Juk Do!

Attack!

Retreat!

To help get rid of poisonous effects,

the Baekje army will definitely fall back towards the water.

Hurry and wash it off.

If you want to live, wash it off.

It's a surprise attack! Attack!

Shoot!

Attack!

The General has fallen! Retreat!

Retreat!

- Shi Yeol! - Shi Yeol!

Loosen his armour.

Shi Yeol. Where are you hurt?

Shi Yeol, pay attention.

I'm sorry...

I don't think I'll make it.

Stop talking nonsense.

Definitely...

we are going to save your life and take you back.

- Don't talk, Shi Yeol. - Don't talk.

I was scared that's why.

- Don't talk. - I...

was scared...

that maybe I was unable...

to perform my acts as a human being.

That if I died...

my mother would be left alone.

Everything scared me.

Yes, we were all scared.

So don't talk anymore, Shi Yeol.

Let's talk when we get back to Seorabeol, alright?

But why...

must I have been struck with a sword and go...

really.

No big deal at all...

Its not that...

I'm scared.

It's just a shame.

I could have truly...

done things well.

Because now...

I could have...

done well.

Shi Yeol...

Shi Yeol.

Open your eyes...

Shi Yeol?

Hey!

Open your eyes!

Shi Yeol.

We have to go home now. Shi Yeol.

Shi Yeol!

Shi Yeol.

- That's enough. - Let me go!

Let go now!

This can't be. Juk Bang do something.

Let go! Shi Yeol!

Shi Yeol...

Don't blame yourself.

Blame?

Did Shi Yeol die because of me?

Of course not.

But why do you have that look of blame on your face?

Because I had something to tell him and I didn't.

That he looked great.

The biggest coward in Silla...

killed a Baekje warrior.

Shi Yeol was really...

great.

That's what I wanted to tell him.

Yes... Shi Yeol killed a skilled warrior.

Even though Shi Yeol died,

I am unable to shed anymore tears.

Even though I have killed people,

I don't feel any emotions.

Truly,

I don't know anything anymore.

Everything is like that...

I am no different.

But I do know one thing that's certain.

It's that we are alive right now.

Yes.

I will definitely return alive and live for Shi Yeol as well.

Mi Shil!

Thanks to the princess the palace has been quite uneasy.

I thought she was only going to assign the three advisers,

but now she is trying to divide the military in two.

- Military? - A military adviser will in be charge of administration,

while a general appointed...

by his majesty will be in charge of military affairs,

according to the imperial decree or something like that.

I know they're trying really hard, but...

all of the generals are on our side,

so don't they understand that all their efforts will be for not.

- How is Kim Seoh Yeon's army doing? - Their path is very dark.

Let's head over to the assembly hall. The winner is about to arrive,

so it looks as though they will be given great rewards at a ceremony.

(Noen Gong Hang Sang)

The exchanging of decapitated heads...

between us and Baekje has concluded.

And General Seol Won's army is on their way back.

Ah Mak Fortress how are things going at Ah Mak Fortress?

We have sent in someone at Ah Mak Fortress,

but we haven't as yet received any news about survivors.

Your Majesty, not knowing about any survivors...

from our Silla army at Ah Mak Fortress,

it is very sorrowful.

Their service was with their lives,

so we must honour the Hwarangs and all armies.

Especially for the family of Kim Seo Hyeon,

who lead this attack on Ah Mak Fortress,

it's only right we bequeath unto them 20 gyeol of land...

and 300 servants.

Also, we should collect all the bodies as well as decapitated heads,

hold three days of memorial service and should also...

Build a shrine in honour of them.

- It should be at Hwa Sa Dong. - Why at Hwa Sa Dong?

Hwa Sa Dong is our highest shrine, where...

only those of Hwarang origin can be buried.

No matter how big the merit may be,

that won't change Kim Seo Hyeon's title status back to a Hwarang,

- due to his past sins. - Yes.

Although...

the Queen and Princess stubbornly brought him in to Seorabeol,

Empress Man Ho has not yet given her permission.

Announcing the presence of her highness, the queen.

Your Majesty, we are back from visiting...

with Empress Man Ho at Geum Mo temple.

Yes.

- Did you meet with her? - Yes, Your Majesty.

Mother has forgiven all past incidents,

and has now acknowledged the marriage...

between Kim Seo Hyeon and I.

Is that right?

- She has finally opened her heart. - Yes, Your Majesty.

This is the letter from mother.

Not only acknowledging Man Myeong's royal lineage,

she also states to reinstate...

Kim Seoh Yeon's title status of Hwarang,

and all title status of Jingeol.

It's good news, Your Majesty.

If so, then Kim Seoh Yeon has the title of Jingeol.

So please bequeath upon him 3000 seok in Ahmyang.

His memorial service will be held...

- for seven days, and his... - What if he comes back alive?

I said, if he were to come back alive.

Of course, if he comes back alive...

since his status of Jingeol is now restored,

but the position of Jaegam with the rank of 6th class...

- cannot be allowed... - I think the title of Lord,

just below Minister of Military, seems fitting.

Also, since his status is now restored,

he should be allowed to attend all meetings.

In addition, it would be proper to return back to him...

the lands of Ahmyang, Samyang,

and Dae Gaya that were bestowed...

to his father from King Jin Heung.

Yes, Your Majesty. Most definitely.

That is if he comes back alive.

What did you say?

You have no idea of my father's whereabouts?

We almost finish crossing the bridge and thought we're safe,

but we were ambushed at the border.

Because it happened so suddenly,

we all got separated.

I've sent my troops to take a look and find out the situation.

Just wait a bit longer.

Don't worry too much.

The general will be okay.

It is too preposterous. Do this and do that...

The princess is wanting Kim Seo Hyeon to help...

her fix what has previously been damaged.

There is no possibility of him coming back alive, right?

No. The Baekje army is in an angry uproar.

- So they won't just let him get away that easily. - That's right.

Since he went to Ah Mak Fortress with only 3,000 armies,

I doubt he'll be able to return here.

Isn't that why Seol Won is who he is? He is victorious at war.

He eliminates those who are a thorn in his side.

Lord Seok Pum!

2,000 Baekje armies have crossed the Garyeong.

They have already started to set up camp.

I understand.

We are surrounded.

Now, there is no way of knowing the whereabouts of our main army.

Then...

our bait unit mission is now over.

All that's left for us to do is return home alive.

I invoke goon Chik Sa!

Since Al Cheon is unable to command,

I am next in line to command.

If the main defense line was destroyed, then Yu Shin's father is...

If we're surrounded then what happens to us?

I guess the Baekje army will attack us from all sides.

Silla... is right in front of us too.

What? So what!

So you want to quit even though Silla is right in front of us now?

Everyone gather.

Now...

the bait unit's mission is over,

and...

we are now surrounded.

All that's left for us is to break through and cross the border.

All of us might not make it back alive.

However,

if you only think about saving yourself, then we will all die.

You must follow commands and all be as one.

- Understand? - Yes, Sir!

While I was looking after Bicheon Jido's troops,

I've heard some disturbing stories.

Yong Hwa Hyang Do's, Deok Man...

step forward.

You useless!

You dare defy military orders and disobey your commander!

Al Cheon.

Why haven't you already killed him?

This useless disobeyed orders and tried to start a revolt.

For that reason, I will now set an example for disobeying orders.

Then...

I must also pay for my crime of being swayed by my subordinates.

The enemy is right in front of us, so how can you do this, Seok Pum.

I am in command, Al Cheon.

Many of these armies...

are indebted to him for saving their lives.

If you him strike down now,

then how can you command respect?

It's true that Deok Man disobeyed orders,

and I know how serious a crime it is,

but I think it's only right to return alive to Seorabeol...

and then punish according to military law.

What happened to the both of you?

Strike me down as well!

I am also alive now because of Deok Man.

How can I just standby and watch Deok Man go through this?

Strike me down!

Strike us down as well.

Strike us down.

Do all of you really want to die?

You don't think I'm capable of killing you?

I will. I'll kill all of you.

What is this?

Are you disobeying me now?

Lord Yu Shin, you mustn't.

If Deok Man's crime is serious,

then the Hwarang in charge of him has also committed a serious crime.

And the other members of Yong Hwa Hyang Do who saved their lives...

should also be charged with that same crime.

Therefore...

give us an order allowing us to die here fighting.

The Baekje army will soon be closing in on us.

We, Yong Hwa Hyang Do,

will remain here and hold them off for two hours.

During that time for the sake of the armies, please cross the border.

Please plant this flag at the Hwarang's training facility.

If you are lucky,

then return back alive.

Do not let our sacrifice be meaningless.

I'm saying for you to take everyone back alive.

If you come back alive,

then I won't punish you for the crimes.

Attack!

(Queen Seon Deok Preview)

We cannot just leave them alone.

Before it gets any bigger, we need to suppress it.

Congratulations, Yu Shin.

Because of princess's support, you seem just like a Hwarang...

who is able to raise your status and rank.

It's my mistake.

I should not have assumed he wasn't going to come back alive.

Now, Kim Seo Hyeon... will become my rival.

By chance, are you the princess?

Princess?

What winner?

You must work with the Heavens.

The one working with the Heavens...

will become the winner.

Last night some assassin shot an arrow at Kim Seo Hyeon,

and that person you met was captured as the assassin.

You must deliver this to Yu Shin...

or else Deok Man will be in danger.