Original subtitles

She's the most precious person to you, isn't she?

And that will never change.

That's what she means to you, right?

I mean Lady Cheong-jo.

Why couldn't I answer that question then?

It's just that...

I want to do everything for you.

That's how I feel right now.

Why couldn't I tell you then?

The truth...

The truth is, Yeo-ul...

The lady has disappeared again.

She's nowhere in the training center.

Dam Yeo-ul!

Yeo-ul!

Give up on being a human.

If you don't,

I will destroy everything

dear to you.

Wol-ryeong.

What?

Wol-ryeong?

According to So-jeong,

he's my father.

He has come back as an evil spirit.

Then was he the one who attacked Gongdal?

Yes.

It was him.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

He probably wanted to protect him.

He's his father after all.

I promise

to keep Yeo-ul safe and bring her back no matter what.

If I don't bring her back,

I won't come back either.

-Kang-chi. -I'll be back.

Trainee Yun, take four men with you to Geumwa Summit.

Yes, Instructor Gon.

And you, Trainee Jung, bring the rest to Neunggok Pass.

Got it, Instructor Gon.

Kang-chi!

TRAINING CENTER

Where do you think you're going?

None of your business. I'm going to find Yeo-ul.

What if you lose control again?

I won't come back if I don't find her.

Are you the daughter of Dam Pyeong-jun?

Who are you?

Why are you doing this?

Blame it on your father.

This is all because of your father's stupidity.

Jin-seong, scatter salt!

If someone attacks my student for no reason,

I, Dam Pyeong-jun,

will not forgive them.

Seo.

Seo!

I can no longer tolerate Dam Pyeong-jun.

Go over there

and destroy what he cherishes the most.

Make him realize that he shouldn't cross me.

Decapitate her head,

throw it in the front yard of the training center,

and leave her body here for the animals to eat.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

Who...

Who's there?

I knew it was you.

Why is he...

No.

We can never beat him.

Let's go.

Go away.

Are you running away from me?

Go away!

You can never get away from me

once I tell you that you can't.

Kang-chi!

Step away from Yeo-ul.

There is only one way for you to save this woman.

Give up on being a human.

Didn't I tell you who I am?

I am

Choi Kang-chi's father.

Step away from Yeo-ul!

Choose.

No, Kang-chi!

You can't give up!

Silence.

Do not torment him any longer.

Kang-chi has already

struggled enough his entire life.

So stop it.

If you're really his father,

don't make him suffer anymore.

Do you understand?

Silence!

Yeo-ul!

Yeo-ul, are you okay?

Kang-chi!

No!

You will never defeat me.

Give up.

No!

Don't you dare.

Step away from her!

She belongs with me!

Don't you dare

hurt her.

Don't you dare hurt her.

You said you're my father.

Don't you dare. She belongs with me.

I said

don't hurt her!

Wol-ryeong!

Wol-ryeong!

Seo-hwa!

Wol-ryeong!

Yeo-ul, are you all right?

How about you?

I thought

I was going to lose you.

I was

so scared.

Kang-chi.

The truth is, Yeo-ul,

you are

the most precious person to me.

Without you,

I am nothing.

Kang-chi.

Wol-ryeong.

Is that you?

Are you hurt?

Why haven't your wounds healed?

I can no longer regenerate nor heal myself.

Only anger, hatred,

destruction, death,

and dissipation...

They are all I have left.

I'm not sure when was it,

but I've said it before.

Don't you

dare hurt her.

Don't you dare hurt her.

I don't even remember why I said it

or who I was talking about.

Wol-ryeong.

If what's left of my memories disappear as well,

I will really become a real evil spirit.

I want to die before that happens.

The only one who can kill me

is that boy.

Are you talking about Kang-chi?

If only I could go

to where Seo-hwa is after I die...

So,

why did you want to see me this morning?

Actually,

I asked to see you

because I would like to buy something from you.

You would like to buy something from me?

What is it?

Perhaps, you would like to buy...

Yes. It's him.

I heard that

he knows the everything about this place as he is the late owner's son.

So I would like to pay for his freedom

and let him manage this place again.

Buy his freedom?

Manage this place?

Do you mean that, my lady?

Ever since I got here, I've been observing the state of this house.

And it turns out a total mess.

At this rate, I'm afraid you'll have to close the doors for good.

My lady, you must be very confused.

I'm the owner of this house.

Whether I close its doors or not,

whether I put someone in charge or not,

it's all up to me.

I think you're the confused one here, sir.

What?

Who gave you the funds to purchase this place?

It was none other than the Miyamoto Merchants.

Lee Gap-su of Namhae's 11 ships,

Choi Jun-mok of Jinju's trading rights,

and the funds for purchasing the land in Suncheon,

everything was paid for or given by the Miyamoto Merchants.

Have you forgotten?

That wasn't for my personal gain.

I did it to gain control of the market

and the supply line in the Southern province...

You will get a fair price.

Hand me Park Tae-seo's

slave contract.

What if I refuse? What will you do then?

I suggest you don't.

Is that a threat?

Let's say it's a warning.

I believe that concludes the meeting, sir.

Stand back.

Don't.

You'll see

that treating me this way won't do you any good, my lady.

I should say the same to you,

Bi-jo.

Where is Seo?

Hasn't he returned yet?

No, sir. Not yet.

Where is he now?

TRAINING CENTER

Who did this?

Did you recognize them?

Blame it on your father.

This is all because of your father's stupidity.

No.

I was blindfolded,

so I couldn't identify them.

They were also wearing masks.

Are you saying it certainly wasn't Koo Wol-ryeong?

-Yes. -Yes.

Who else would dare

enter our training center and do such a thing?

Maybe they were Cho Gwan-ung's men.

Please give me back my freedom.

If I had a sword,

at least I wouldn't have been a victim.

Please.

No, sir.

Don't.

I think you should shackle her ankles while you're at it.

Shackle my ankles?

Are you kidding me?

It's for your own good.

It's not right for a woman to go out at night.

If you were a man,

we would have given you a good beating already.

What?

I've been treating you well and now you're crossing the line!

You're the one who's crossing the line!

You little...

That hurt!

Don't be a sissy.

You petty jerk.

I'm not exaggerating.

Your hand is a lethal weapon.

-Hey! -Enough, both of you.

I'm sorry, Father.

I can't stand him anymore!

I'm going to my room.

Sir. I don't want to stay here either.

Please excuse me.

What happened between them?

I'm not sure.

That looked real, right?

It looked so realistic! It looked so real!

What? A lethal weapon?

A petty jerk?

It's only until I get my freedom back.

Until I'm free,

let's pretend that we're fighting.

Do we have to do that?

If I had a sword,

I wouldn't have been kidnapped last night.

But...

And...

let's not let Father know that we met Wol-ryeong in the woods.

Why?

I'm sorry, Kang-chi.

I can't just tell you

that my father made him become

who he is today.

He might get worried.

In any case, Wol-ryeong is still your father.

I don't really want to protect a father who's tormenting me.

Kang-chi.

Okay.

I'll do as you say.

But it's only until you aren't grounded anymore.

Okay, of course.

Oh, my gosh!

You scared me. I almost had a heart attack.

You're smiling like a madman.

Are you thinking about a woman?

No! I'm not thinking about a woman.

I fought with Yeo-ul.

She called me a petty jerk, so we had a huge fight.

I never asked anything about Yeo-ul.

Pardon?

I can read you like an open book.

Pardon?

Sir, are you all right?

Give me a bowl of my specialty, the herbal drink.

Sure.

-Here you go. -Thanks.

Getting old

is a nasty business.

I'm not even in control

of my own body.

I'm sorry.

Why?

He's still my father.

I was with you, but I couldn't even protect you.

Don't feel bad.

That was not your responsibility.

You shouldn't feel guilty about it for the sake of your mental health.

By the way, what are you going to do now?

What do you mean?

You're starting to have control over your powers

even without the bracelet.

I think you said

you would leave to find the Gu Family Book when that happens.

That's worth about two slave contracts.

I won't even accept tenfold.

Don't give up something big for something so trivial.

Don't get on my nerves

because of something so trivial.

You should be aware that there is no one else

besides me who would do favors for you in this country.

Why are you trying to go against us for a mere slave?

I thought you were looking at the bigger picture, sir.

Say, the position of governor of the Southern province...

What? Governor of the Southern province?

Yes. That's what I heard.

I did it to gain control of the market

and the supply line in the Southern province...

Was he planning to strike a deal

and sell this country,

instead of just simply selling information?

First form, first movement, three and five.

First form.

First movement, nine.

What are you doing?

What do you mean? I'm training.

Continue, Gon.

First form, second movement, five, seven, and three.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry!

Quit playing around. Go away.

I'm not playing around.

I'm really trying to learn.

The reason you're here is to learn how to control your powers.

Now that you've learned it,

start preparing to go on a journey to find the Gu Family Book.

That's not the important thing here.

Then what is?

There's something.

I have a reason to get stronger.

Speaking of which,

tell me who the other two Pillars are at this center.

I want to learn from them as well.

You can't simply find them.

You have to wait until they give you the assignments.

Really?

You do know who the other two are, right?

I still find it unbelievable that you're one of the Four Pillars.

Do you have a death wish?

Sorry, but I don't die easily.

Some humans have super powers that can kill even creatures.

So?

Do you really want to try me?

Shall we?

You...

Kang-chi.

Tae-seo!

What?

You might be freed?

Yes, that's right.

If that happens, I might be able to manage the Century House.

That's great. Who would do that for you?

Her name is Ja Hong-myeong.

Ja Hong-myeong?

The leader of the Miyamoto Merchants who's staying at the Century House.

I looked into the Miyamoto Merchants.

Apparently, they're an extremely wealthy family in Osaka.

I'm not sure how much they're involved with Toyotomi Hideyoshi,

but I know they're certainly involved in espionage activities with Cho Gwan-ung.

Espionage?

That son of a bitch!

He's selling information to them for some coins?

It's not about the money.

-Then what is it about? -What is it for?

The governor position of the Southern province.

The governor position?

WANGMEI TOWER

The governor of the Southern province?

He's more ambitious than I thought.

So,

I decided to send some men over to the Century House

to see if they will make any moves tonight.

Our top priority is

finding out how much they know about our plan.

They will probably plan their invasion

according to the amount of information they have.

Yes, sir.

So you're going on a patrol without me?

Because you are still grounded.

What about Kang-chi? Is he going with you?

There's no way the master would send him there.

My lady, it's me.

Oh, goodness. You're here.

Hello.

My lady.

Young Master Tae-seo would like to see you.

Tae-seo.

Yeo-ul.

Gon told me

that things are going well.

We still have a long way to go.

We have a lot to do before we can get the Century House back.

I'm sure everything will go well.

How have you been?

Have you not heard? I'm grounded.

It must be hard for you to just stay put in your room.

I'm not even part of tonight's patrol.

If you want to be part of that group,

I would beg you to not be part of it.

Why? Is it because I'm a woman?

Your father made the decision on his own,

but you're still my fiancée.

I'm aware

that it's a far-fetched dream,

given my situation.

Maybe your father set you up with me in a hurry,

so that I can feel a sense of purpose and have a reason.

A reason?

A reason for me to survive, no matter what it takes.

To me,

you're enough of a reason.

That's it.

That's the closest you can get to the lady.

It's best if you don't get any closer than that.

What are you talking about?

Didn't you see us fighting earlier?

Do you take me for a fool?

In the end,

you and the lady are never meant to be.

Before anything happens, give up on her.

Don't you know that's what Yeo-ul hates the most?

Giving up even before trying.

I won't ever do what she doesn't like.

Do you hear me?

In the end,

you and the lady are never meant to be.

Kang-chi.

Have you heard?

Gon and a few of the trainees are going to the Century House tonight,

without you and me.

I can't believe it.

I'm the best scout, and you know the house better than anyone.

What about Tae-seo?

How did you know I was with him?

What?

I just...

Why are you avoiding my eyes?

No, I'm not.

See?

You're acting weird right now.

I'm not acting weird.

Goodness.

Are you jealous?

What are you talking about?

Why would I be jealous?

That's why I'm asking you.

Why would you be jealous?

Jealousy is for people who can't have the person they want.

That's not you.

Isn't that right?

To be honest,

I'm not sure.

Ever since I was born,

I have never owned anything.

I was always the one who was owned by someone.

I've never had anyone.

So Yeo-ul,

I'm not sure what to do.

Am I really allowed to feel this way about you?

Can I really be with you?

You're not alone. I feel the same way.

This is the first time I felt this way as well.

So Kang-chi,

what should we do tonight?

What?

Tonight?

What about tonight?

What are you thinking?

I'm talking about the patrol!

Oh, the patrol.

The patrol.

Tell Trainee Choi to go past the gate and stay in the yard.

Bring four men with you.

Okay.

Trainee Park, go past the gate and head to the main office.

You should be careful since there will be lots of guests there.

We will...

Pardon? The village?

Yes.

Let's go to the village, eat some nice rice cakes,

and go shopping for a little bit.

You and me.

No, my lady.

Your father isn't even here. We need his permission.

Then will I have to tie you up again and run away?

Is that it?

My lady!

Ramie fabric from Jinan is the best,

and the best-quality silk is from Ming, which is the most expensive.

They all look the same to me.

That's why you need to look at them more.

The more you look, the more you can refine your taste.

You'll get better at comparing them

the more you look and feel them.

Look, my lady.

Doesn't this remind you of a dragonfly's wings?

Yes.

-Oh, no! -Oh, goodness.

-Oh, my. -Oh, no.

You should be more careful.

My apologies. I'll clean it up.

That's okay.

That person...

Do you know her?

That feels good. Now I can move around.

I knew you are Yeo-ul.

Cheong-jo.

What do you mean she's not here?

She went to the village for a walk

with Yeoju earlier.

Is that so?

Seong.

Oh, Instructor Gon.

Where's Kang-chi?

Kang-chi?

He went to the village earlier.

Why did he go there?

He didn't say much. He just said he'll be back late.

Instructor Gon.

My clothes are gone.

TRAINING CENTER

Have you been well?

There's not much to a courtesan's life as you know.

I see.

Is Kang-chi well?

Yes. He's been training hard lately.

I think he's getting used to living at the training center now.

You look pleased.

Well, that's who Kang-chi is.

He's good at making people excited and happy.

But

do you know?

His heart never changes once he has fallen for someone.

-Pardon? -Even now, if I call for him,

he can never say no.

What do you mean?

Well, what do you think?

I'll see you around.

Let's go, Gop-dan.

Okay.

Sir, Madam Cheon is here.

Madam Cheon?

Let her in.

Goodness. What a surprise.

What brings you here? I never called for you.

I was thinking of hosting a feast tonight at the House of Pleasure

to apologize for what happened last time.

I would like you to invite your foreign guests as well.

As you know, their leader is a woman.

Why would she want to go to a courtesan house?

Then would you mind if we host the feast at the Century House?

Here at the house?

I'll bring the finest drinks and artists from our courtesan house.

Really?

I have to ask you something.

Would you do me a favor?

That man, Cho Gwan-ung,

must be so anxious to know more about me.

What should I do?

Tell him I'll be there.

If he wants to know more about me,

I'll show him who I am.

Yes, my lady.

By the way,

the thing I asked you to do. How is it going?

I've been trying to track down the man named So-jeong,

but I haven't had much luck.

I see.

Don't worry.

I'll bring you some news about your son.

Why isn't she here yet?

Didn't she make it?

You're late. What took you so long?

-Am I? -And did you fool Yeoju?

Well, yes.

My lady!

This way, please.

CENTURY HOUSE

What are you doing here, my lady?

You know what I'm doing.

Did you really think you could leave me out?

Plus, you're scouting the storage rooms of the Century House.

Who knows the 12 storage rooms here better than anyone?

Only me, Choi Kang-chi.

-He's right! -Have you forgotten about the oath?

If you're caught,

the commander will get in trouble.

Another thing.

You can sneak through 28 passages in this house,

and the one who knows where those are

is only me.

So the one who can get in and out of the house in the safest way

is me, Choi Kang-chi.

He's right!

Your father will be furious.

-I'll deal with that later. -My lady.

Are we going to argue all-night long?

Aren't we going in?

-Aren't we? -Aren't we?

Go to the storage rooms in the East.

The first two are too small,

so start from the third room.

Okay.

And you two, go to the two storage rooms near the gate.

They're the biggest, so if they're planning anything,

they would do it there.

-What about you? -I'll go to the ones near the stables.

I'll join you soon.

Be careful, okay?

I've lived here all my life.

Don't worry.

Let's go, my lady.

Actually,

the most suspicious room

is the one near the stables.

By the way,

what is the reason for hiding your face, my lady?

The lady doesn't like to show herself to other people.

But still,

we need to see each other since we're doing business together.

The fact that you're hiding your face

means that you're hiding something.

Wouldn't you say so, Madam Cheon?

She has a tattoo that only the courtesans of the House of Pleasure have.

She has some kind of scar on this part of her shoulder too.

It looked like an animal had scratched her.

I know this is inappropriate,

but I would still like to ask you.

Would you please show me your face here tonight?

Sir.

This is about trust.

Please show me your face, my lady.

If you do,

I'll give you Park Tae-seo's slave contract.

What are you doing here?

If their guards try to talk to you, say one or the other.

One or the other?

If they sound like they're giving you an order,

just say, "yes."

Yes.

If you're not sure, say...

"Well..."

Well...

That's right!

What are you doing here? Go inside.

Well...

Fool.

Did you all bring it?

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

Sir.

What is it?

There's an intruder in here right now.

An intruder?

There are supposed to be 20 men in here,

but right now,

there are 21.

-What? -What?

Lock the door.

Yes, sir.

Take off

your masks.

Who are you?

Well...

Show yourself!

Kang-chi.

Will you show me your face?

Sir, you're crossing the line.

You invited us here for entertainment. This is ridiculous.

Are you satisfied?

Come on!

After him!

MIYAMOTO

Who's there?

Who's there?

Who are you?

I heard the one who stole the map is Choi Kang-chi.

May I have your name?

It's Kang-chi. Choi Kang-chi.

I heard that he killed Kang-chi's father.

Are you keeping it a secret from him?

What does this all mean, Yeo-ul?

What did you just say?

Ja Hong-myeong might be Seo-hwa?

Find a man named Choi Kang-chi.

Kill Choi Kang-chi if that's what it would take.

Why did you do it?

So you killed my father?

So are you saying

that the tragedy of my family

began from the edge of this sword, Master?

I like you.

I...

like you a lot.

Subtitle translation by Jin-young Song