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[Last Episode 22]

It's a bomb!

The French army landed at Gapgot and occupied most of the strategic points.

They even pillaged hundreds of books from the library...

...and are plundering arms and food.

Death to them!

If they occupy Jeongjok Fortress,

Kangwhado will fall into the enemy's hands.

First, we should discuss the dispatch of reinforcements.

If we had dealt with the Catholics sternly,

this wouldn't have happened.

I'll take the responsibility.

I will lead the reinforcements and drive out the enemy.

Please evacuate to the aid station.

It's a bomb!

Grand Prince Heung Seon.

Reckless courage can become unnecessary passion.

When your battle ends in defeat,

it can be the end of your political career.

If your father were alive, he would've absolutely opposed my decision.

What?

If I win the battle, what do you think will happen?

You'll probably be cornered.

When the odds were uncertain, your father only observed the situation.

He never made rash decisions.

How could you not know that after being by his side all these years?

I'm still very doubtful whether you really need to go to a war or not.

But you saw them.

If I don't take this action,

the Kims of Andong will take every opportunity to pounce on me.

It was an unexpected, but judicious decision.

If you take the lead in defeating the foreign enemy in person,

the people will unite around the royal family.

But that would be the case if we win the war.

We will win at all costs.

Inspector Hong.

Organize Special Forces with people who are excellent with firearms.

Do you mean professional gunmen?

Your wish is my command.

We need more of outstanding military officers.

Do you think Commander Kim can join us?

I don't think so.

Persuade him.

Is it true you're going to Kangwhado?

Why, are you concerned about me?

Have no worry.

I'm well educated in the art of war.

Let me go with you.

I'm not going sightseeing. I'm going to the battlefield.

Lady Young Rae is there.

Please let me go with you.

I must go.

You are very warm.

Kyung Tak...

No.

No, Father!

Father...

I'm warning you.

Don't say that you pray for the repose of my father or...

...you feel bad for my family.

- I'm sorry. - That too.

I don't want to hear that.

Just get to the point.

Rescue forces will leave for Kangwhado tomorrow.

Would you come with me?

Ha.

You thought I would actually accept your request?

No. I knew you'd laugh it off.

This is Grand Prince's personal request.

He wants to make the most out of your talents in defeating the enemy.

How dare he!

He's mocking me and my family to the utmost.

He drove my father to death,

and now he's demanding my allegiance to him?

He said it's up to you.

The Andong Kim clan could recover their tarnished reputation

and vindicate their honor as a prestigious clan.

It's totally up to you.

Go back.

- Kyung Tak. - I said go back!

I don't have anything left to say to you as a friend.

I just hope that you pull yourself together...

...and find reasons to rise up again.

Reasons?

Right.

I still have duties left.

Prince Heung Seon.

I'm reluctant to send you off like this.

Please take care of the royal court clinic.

Are you sure you're alright?

You look unwell.

I'm okay.

Take good care of yourself.

And bring back Doctor Hong safely.

Yes.

Don't worry.

I've never heard of Grand Prince Heung Seon going to war with France.

Where is this headed?

Thank you, Commander Kim.

You chose your country over personal feelings.

You might not believe me...

...but I'm very sorry about your father.

Indeed, status changes a person. You look just like your father.

Is that right?

Status is not everything.

You'll need the dignity and authority that fits the position.

What are you trying to say?

Aren't you uncomfortable with Grand Prince Heung Seon?

What if he wins the war?

How will you cope with that?

That's why I'm working out a plan.

Finance Secretary, send our men in secret and contact the Western priest.

Western priest?

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

We'll make Grand Prince Heung Seon fight a losing battle.

Well?

The dye that comes from an indigo plant is bluer than the plant.

Am I not better prepared than my father?

Oh yes.

You're in no way inferior to him.

According to intelligence,

around 500 French soldiers encamp around the fortress.

It seems they're set to destroy the fortress shortly.

How many of our soldiers are in the fortress?

Less than 100.

It's incredible they've held out until now under bombardment from enemy warships.

The range of their naval guns reaches the fortress?

Their technology is truly amazing.

They also have wheeled cannons.

It's already been 15 days since they besieged

the fortress, cutting off supplies into the fortress.

Time is not on our side.

We'd better push ahead to the fortress.

If we attack the enemy now,

we'll suffer great damage.

Then are we going to just sit still?

A supply ship with firearms will arrive tomorrow morning.

We'll arm ourselves heavily and attack the enemy.

Why are you silent?

You are right.

We shouldn't act rashly.

It's better to attack when the time is right.

What's going on?

We know you keep rice sacks for patients.

Where are they? Come on, let's find them!

What do you think you're doing? Leave at once!

The people who are still alive need to survive.

Let the dying patients die! Step aside!

I'll take it.

Wait!

Jeongjok Fortress is a strategic point.

We must secure it.

We will.

The enemy has formidable weapons.

This will be a difficult battle.

Sir!

When are you going to advance to the fortress?

How long will you stay here?

This is not a simple matter.

People in the fortress are dying of hunger. We should do something.

I know what you mean but,

we can't start attacks rashly just because Lady Young Rae is in there.

Sir.

A doctor's mistake can kill a patient,

but a commander's mistake can kill thousands!

Be patient.

This is the aide-de-camp of General Rose, the head of our troops.

I don't know if you heard this.

Our Special Forces checked into Kangwhado following the Grand Prince.

Professional gunmen who hunt tigers.

I guess you're in a dilemma whether to retreat now or...

...to start a full-blown war.

Since you came far away from home

he prepared a small gift for you.

This is just a preview.

The real gift is this.

This is the waterway that shows the route of our supply ship

to Kangwhado tomorrow morning.

Lie in wait and sink it.

And the Grand Prince will have to fight a war without firearms.

What do you gain from this?

I represent the real power in Joseon, taking after my father.

Once the father of the current king loses this battle

Joseon will fall into my hands.

And if that happens

we're willing to make deals with you in the future.

No!

Don't. What's wrong with you?

You really don't know?

What's the point in seeking revenge like this?

Stay back, Doctor Jin.

Sir.

You took the bullet out of me last time. This time I'll take his sword.

You think I'm going to change my mind if you act all calm?

No.

I knew you'd act like this from the beginning.

Am I not your mortal enemy?

It's here.

Stab to it to a hair's breadth.

No, sir.

If you really have to kill him, you should kill me first.

Sure, if you wish.

Stop. Stop!

Kyung Tak.

Isn't that...

It's our supply ship.

How did they know?

We don't have much gunpowder left.

Would it be enough for battle?

For a single combat yes, but the problem is after that.

We brought provisions for the sake of rapid movement.

They will run out in one or two days.

So we have to stake everything on a single combat?

How did the enemy know the waterway and attack the supply ship?

Our message must've been delivered to the royal court by now.

We'd better wait for another supply ship.

Do you think they will send another one?

Then...

Most members of the royal court want me to die in th battle.

A supply ship will not come.

The question is if we can hold out here.

Then what should we do?

In this battle, we should beat the enemy in a single battle.

But I have no idea what their weak points are.

No idea...

Can I give you a piece of advice?

In medicine, we do simultaneous surgery if a patient has more than two injuries.

If we're short of firepower

how about our forces in the fortress attack the enemy simultaneously?

A double operation?

So we'll attack the enemy on both sides?

He's got a point there.

If we attack the enemy from behind while they attack the fortress

we have a chance of winning.

It could end up in a surprise attack...

if our troops in the fortress do not work to our timing.

Then we'll need to inform our operation plan to the fortress.

Who will you send?

Your servant Joo Pal Shim will sneak into it.

With your sluggish feet?

I'll do it.

You?

And I have a favor to ask of you if you don't mind.

We need to sneak into the fortress tonight.

I will bring Lady Young Rae out

and you will need to inform our plan to our men there.

I told the Grand Prince that I'd like to go with you.

He must've gladly granted your request.

Leaving an important task to the one who attempted his life...

What an opportunity to show off his generosity.

Help me to save Lady Young Rae.

Stop.

To tell the truth, I also had someone I loved.

But...

she is no more even if I go back to the future.

You probably won't believe it, but she and Lady Young Rae share a common destiny.

Do you mean something bad will happen to her?

Maybe...

it could happen.

Whatever you say, it's too late.

No. It's never too late.

You can hate me and Prince Heung Seon to death

but please don't hate Lady Young Rae because of me.

I beg you.

Distinguish yourself for your sake.

So you can have another chance to avenge me.

You'd better not relax.

I won't.

Please take care of Young Rae.

I'll wait for you at the fortress.

The fate of Joseon depends on you.

I know.

Aren't you afraid?

Didn't you say history is made by people?

I will not regret what I've done after I met you.

You will not regret? That's nice to hear.

If I lead this war to victory, and our history changes to the right direction

I will govern with no regrets.

We will win.

Take care.

You too.

Doctor Jin.

Do you think we can meet again?

Yes. We can.

Since you assure me, I'll believe you, my friend.

Drainage path or whatever it is, we should find a way in.

I will search over there.

Then I'll go this way.

Who are you?

Why? You want to perform surgery on him too?

I found a drainage path. Come.

Can they sneak into the fortress safely?

I told them to put up a flag when they are in.

I'll decide on the time to attack afterward.

We can win, right?

We will certainly win.

Doctor Jin said so. It will be done as he said.

Who the heck are you?

We were sent by the Grand Prince.

Who's the commander here?

First, I will interrogate you to see if you are spies.

Take them!

Yes!

We're not spies. What he said is true. There's no time.

This is not the right time for interrogation.

We're not spies.

Doctor Jin.

My lord.

Lady Young Rae.

They are suspected spies. Do you know them?

I do. They are not spies.

You're done.

Thank you.

I've lost many patients since there's no penicillin.

I couldn't bring it a lot.

I applied it to emergency patients first. Give it to other patients later.

Well...

I'm sorry.

Sorry for leaving without a word. You must've been worried.

At least you know.

A fight will break out tomorrow morning.

It's not safe here.

Let's escape for now and come back when it becomes safe.

What about the patients?

You should preserve your life first to save the patients.

If I had wanted to preserve my life

I wouldn't have come here.

What do you mean?

I heard it.

That your girlfriend in the future passed away after all.

Thus, if I can't avoid that fate, I will die an honorable death as a doctor.

That's my determination.

That's why you left without a word?

So that you can die a miserable death here alone?

Doctor Jin.

You're wrong.

I don't believe that fate.

I don't believe you're doomed to die just because Mi Na died.

Fine.

If you insist on staying, I'll also stay.

Doctor Jin.

You have your way, I will have mine.

We'll start attacking tomorrow morning at seven.

When the battle becomes fierce, and the enemy is headed toward us

our reinforcements will attack the side of the enemy.

Yes.

There...

The flag was put up!

So they succeeded in going into the fortress.

Tell the artillery to get ready.

Yes!

We must lead our men to victory.

Halt.

Fire!

They started attacking.

Don't waste even a single bullet. Got it?

Yes!

Fire!

Keep firing!

The enemy opened fire from the warships.

Hope Doctor Jin, Lady Young Rae, and Commander Kim are all safe.

Lay him here.

Hold on.

You're done.

Hang in there. Lady!

Stitch up his wound please.

- Okay. - Hurry.

Second row to the front!

Fire!

We have rescue forces! Defend your position to the last!

Take a firm stand!

We're gonna all die if we stay here. We must get out of here!

What about the patients?

Those of you with minor wounds, please help!

We should move to the drainage path. Hurry!

This way! Hurry!

The gate broke open.

Gunners, keep your positions! The rest shall follow me!

We should stop the enemy from entering the fortress!

The gate broke open! Let's go take the fortress!

Lady Young Rae...

Where is the female doctor? Isn't she coming?

She said she's coming but...

Take care of him.

The enemy is going in to the fortress.

There's only a small number of our soldiers in there.

The people are in danger.

Chase the enemy.

Let no one escape alive.

Lady.

Are you okay?

Doctor Jin.

What are you doing here?

You forgot this.

It caught my eye on my way out.

How could you be this foolish?

It's valuable to you.

Can you get up?

My lord!

Run with her.

I'll take care of this.

Hide here for a sec.

Doctor Jin.

My lord!

Must stop his bleeding. We must stop it. I'll do it.

My lady...

Stay with us. I...

I will treat you.

Come closer.

I need to tell you something.

No matter what people say, you're...

you are my precious...

my woman.

My lord.

Commander.

Lady.

Lady!

Doctor Jin...

Lady...

Lady!

Lady...

She's bleeding heavily.

Remove the shrapnel and suture, or she'll lose her life from heavy bleeding.

Leave it.

Lady.

This is my fate.

It came to me just as it did to your lover in the future.

So please don't strive against fate.

Don't go out of existence because of me.

I don't care.

I will save you.

How can I live?

I will follow Commander Kim to the grave.

What about your medicine?

You should save people with the medical skills I taught you.

If I let you die like this

the time I've spent in this world will be meaningless.

Doctor Jin.

I lost her but...

I will save your life.

I was very happy that you came to this world.

I was also happy have met you.

The enemy is fleeing through the North Gate.

Hoist up the flag!

Let our victory be known to the whole world!

Doctor Jin... Where is Doctor Jin?

I'll go search around North Gate.

You must go back.

No.

No. Not now.

Lady...

please bear with it a little.

Shrapnel...

You're done.

Now I'll only have to suture.

Leave him alone with me.

Kyung Tak.

What are you doing here?

Let's go back together.

Let's...

go back together.

My friend, let's get out of here.

Let's get out of here. Let's go back.

Lady,

The surgery went well.

You just have to regain your consciousness now.

I must go back.

No.

No...

Lady.

Mi Na.

Doctor Jin, are you okay?

What happened?

Don't worry. The operation was successful.

Operation?

What operation?

Where am I?

Where is Lady Young Rae?

Excuse me?

No...

Mi Na?

Doctor Jin.

Doctor Jin!

Mi Na...

Mi Na.

You were safe.

I came back.

I came back from a long journey.

Mi Na.

Since you were safe all this time

you'll be all right in the future as well.

So don't worry, okay? Don't worry.

This is not a dream.

I came back to where I belong.

Why don't you stay in your bed?

You are a patient.

By the way, why did you go there?

You don't remember?

You disappeared from work and were found in Kang Hwa Do the next day.

Fortunately, your friend at the ER in the hospital there contacted us.

Otherwise you would've been treated as an ill-wayfarer and...

Man, you could've been in a lot of trouble.

He said you were in a weird outfit.

Were you robbed?

You should thank God.

You got an operation on the chest and the brain there

and you got another surgery here.

Doctors in that hospital found a strange tumor in you after a CT scan

so they removed it.

Strange tumor?

Yes.

What about my patient with a tumor?

Who?

The one who was found in Pagoda Park

from whose head I removed the fetus-shaped tumor.

I don't know who you're talking about.

There's no such patient.

What do you mean? I operated on him myself.

You were there, too.

Doctor Jin, it's from your head that a fetus-shaped tumor was removed.

I heard your surgeon was shocked to find it in the cranium of an adult male.

Get some rest.

You'll start remembering soon.

Oh, this.

This was found in your jacket.

Something's changed.

I didn't just fall from the roof, I disappeared.

And I was found in Kang Hwa Do the next day.

I had two operations and recovered in four days.

Above all, the man with the tumor...

no one seems to remember him.

Everything is the same except some parts.

Is this possibly a different universe from which I belong?

Then Mi Na must be...

Wait.

Doctor Jin! Doctor Yu is...

What's going on? What happened?

The pulse grew weak five minutes ago. It hardly beats now.

It's cardiac arrest. Epinephrine!

One ampule injected.

The girlfriend you left behind in the future world...

She has already...

passed away.

No. You can't die. I won't let you die.

No, Mi Na.

It's V-fib.

Defibrillator. Hurry!

200 Jules.

200 Jules charged.

Stay back!

Keep going.

Stay back!

Charged.

One more.

Charged.

Stay back!

Doctor Jin! Blood... Her bleeding doesn't stop.

Charged.

One more.

Doctor Jin.

Doctor Jin.

Move over!

Stay back.

No. No!

You're only inflicting pain on the patient.

Mi Na, if you're gonna die like this, why!

No!

I think she's back.

Doctor Jin.

Doctor Jin.

Doctor Jin, she's back to normal.

Wait.

I know you.

Isn't your name Choon Hong?

And you came from afar.

Right?

Don't worry. You can go back.

Really?

Yeah.

I have a favor to ask of you.

When you grow up

perhaps you will meet me again.

When you meet me again, please tell me this.

That Mi Na came back to life.

Mi Na? Who is that?

I will understand if you just say that.

And... thank you.

I misunderstood you at that time.

I'm sorry.

What that kid heard was another reality where Mi Na died.

She must've heard it from...

Why do you...

I must go back.

That man must've come back to this world to save Lady Young Rae.

Was he possibly another me?

Apparently, the present I'm in now is different from the one I know.

Did the turn of Lady Young Rae's fate...

affect Mi Na's recovery?

Then...

While medicine had been the domain of males

even to the Late of Joseon Era

there was a female doctor ahead of her time.

Although she is not found in historical records

tradition says that a female doctor Hong practiced medicine...

...under the reign of King Gojong.

Lady.

So you were safe.

Then someday Mi Na will also...

Mi Na.

Are you okay?

Yes, Mi Na.

It's me. Can you recognize me?

Yes, it's me.

Don't try to speak.

Don't. It's okay.

It's okay.

Thank you for coming back, Mi Na.

Hyuk.

Yes, Mi Na.

I...

I had a very long and strange dream.

Too vivid for a dream.

Okay. Don't try to speak too much.

You haven't used your vocal cords in a long time. You should be careful.

I'll go get hot water for you. Wait one sec.

Doctor Jin.

Mi Na.

What did you just say?

I called you like that in my dream. "Doctor Jin."

Mi Na.

Strange, huh?

Even if I tell you, you wouldn't believe me.

Yes.

I do.

I believe you.

Thanks...

and I'm sorry.

Mi Na.

Doctor Jin.

Sir.

Is this what Joseon is like in 150 years from my time?

Yes.

The people seem to be carefree.

They look happy.

I think the gamut of human feelings is the same across time and space.

What became of your ideal Joseon?

Did you achieve your dream?

Curious?

Yes.

Then come back to the past.

I'll show you the Joseon I've reestablished.

I'd like to see it, but I don't think I can go back.

I have someone here to protect.

I see.

You belong to this world.

Doctor Jin.

I think I will miss you a lot.

Same here.

I will never forget you.

Sir.

What year are we in?

You rascal!

It's Hampoong 10, a year of Gyongshin. (A.D. 1860)

Farewell, my 100 coins.

I didn't ask after Lady Young Rae.

If Mi Na in this world is safe and happy

I'm sure Lady Young Rae in that world must be happy too.

Mi Na.

If you hadn't had a car accident,

I would've proposed to you earlier.

Mi Na.

I'm not too late, am I?

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It's better to save other patients who have chance to live.

Fun water pistol.

If you don't pay me back, then....

I don't have a gun.

Bang!

Let me bring in another bowl of medicine.

Easy, easy.

Your Majesty, your true identity was revealed.

Tomorrow morning, you shall come to Court and assist me,

not as a minor official, but...

Hold on.

Don't. Oops.

Uh oh. She pushed me. I died.

Father...

Mom...