1 00:00:08,810 --> 00:00:11,790 Episode 7 2 00:00:22,570 --> 00:00:25,630 I shan't leave this unsufferable weight on His Majesty's shoulders, 3 00:00:25,750 --> 00:00:28,820 and hide in cowardice. 4 00:00:29,630 --> 00:00:34,630 I shall take responsibility for everything I caused. 5 00:00:36,500 --> 00:00:38,930 And, if mischance should befall me, 6 00:00:39,050 --> 00:00:42,360 I shall entrust Muhyul to you. 7 00:00:42,480 --> 00:00:47,120 If he one day escapes from the calamitous flames of adversity, 8 00:00:47,240 --> 00:00:52,740 Muhyul shall rule this country. 9 00:00:52,860 --> 00:00:57,930 So you shall shelter him with utmost devotion. 10 00:01:00,320 --> 00:01:07,190 Words of remorse are all I can leave you with. 11 00:01:08,340 --> 00:01:13,400 The only thing burning inside my heart… 12 00:01:14,320 --> 00:01:17,140 was my love for you, Hye Ap. 13 00:01:55,630 --> 00:01:57,300 Chief Decorator. 14 00:01:57,770 --> 00:01:59,620 Where is His Highness? 15 00:02:03,890 --> 00:02:05,470 Chief Decorator. 16 00:02:05,830 --> 00:02:07,280 Chief. 17 00:02:08,560 --> 00:02:10,810 Is anything wrong? 18 00:02:15,140 --> 00:02:17,000 His Highness… 19 00:02:23,740 --> 00:02:25,890 left for Gungnae Fortress. 20 00:03:27,320 --> 00:03:31,950 Didn't you know the Council is ready to offer you as sacrifice? 21 00:03:33,140 --> 00:03:35,190 Why did you come? 22 00:03:37,190 --> 00:03:45,900 I put you and Goguryeo in peril, 23 00:03:48,040 --> 00:03:50,610 so I shall offer my life in atonement… 24 00:03:50,730 --> 00:03:53,330 and take responsibility. 25 00:03:53,820 --> 00:03:57,270 What father would sacrifice his own flesh and blood… 26 00:03:57,390 --> 00:04:01,670 to preserve the crown he's wearing? 27 00:04:02,900 --> 00:04:07,610 What father would harm his own son to protect himself? 28 00:04:08,410 --> 00:04:10,270 Abandon me… 29 00:04:10,600 --> 00:04:13,330 and protect our people! 30 00:04:16,630 --> 00:04:22,170 You are telling the man who abandoned your brethren… 31 00:04:22,680 --> 00:04:25,740 to abandon even you? 32 00:04:28,030 --> 00:04:30,410 I cannot do that. 33 00:04:31,320 --> 00:04:32,730 Father! 34 00:04:36,980 --> 00:04:40,910 I endured countless humiliations, waiting for the day… 35 00:04:41,030 --> 00:04:51,790 I will take that acrimonious dagger piercing my soul and stab Daeso with it. 36 00:04:54,300 --> 00:04:57,880 I trust if I cannot achieve that goal, 37 00:04:58,000 --> 00:05:03,780 you shall one day do it for my sake. 38 00:05:04,590 --> 00:05:06,830 If you don't abandon me, 39 00:05:06,950 --> 00:05:09,300 all our people will perish. 40 00:05:09,420 --> 00:05:12,090 Send me to King Daeso! 41 00:05:17,500 --> 00:05:19,300 You fatuitous man. 42 00:05:22,360 --> 00:05:26,700 Can a crown prince so easily wish for his demise? 43 00:05:28,310 --> 00:05:30,820 You shall survive. 44 00:05:31,400 --> 00:05:34,300 I shall bear all the blame for this. 45 00:05:40,670 --> 00:05:44,590 If I can dispel this crisis with my blood, 46 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:49,370 quench my vengeful thirst for your father's sake. 47 00:05:51,250 --> 00:05:52,650 Father! 48 00:07:38,490 --> 00:07:44,080 Make sure Haemyeong doesn't set foot outside this place. 49 00:07:45,230 --> 00:07:49,740 The chieftains shan't descry Haemyeong's presence. 50 00:07:49,860 --> 00:07:51,720 Yes, Your Majesty. 51 00:08:59,070 --> 00:09:02,530 Still no news coming from Yuri's side? 52 00:09:03,060 --> 00:09:03,950 Nothing. 53 00:09:06,990 --> 00:09:10,330 How many Goguryeo hostages do we have in the camp? 54 00:09:10,450 --> 00:09:12,070 Around three hundred, Your Majesty. 55 00:09:12,190 --> 00:09:14,700 Slaughter each and every one of them! 56 00:09:17,150 --> 00:09:18,880 Your Majesty! 57 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:22,650 There are civilians among the hostages. 58 00:09:23,000 --> 00:09:25,330 Are you planning to slay innocent lives? 59 00:09:25,450 --> 00:09:27,290 Forsake that futile lenity of yours. 60 00:09:27,410 --> 00:09:30,640 We're a hostile country to them, and they're nothing but foes to us. 61 00:09:30,760 --> 00:09:32,020 Your Majesty. 62 00:09:32,140 --> 00:09:35,570 Every country in the north is heedful of your every move. 63 00:09:35,690 --> 00:09:37,520 May you show them how magnanimous Your Majesty is, 64 00:09:37,520 --> 00:09:40,920 and at least spare those civilians. 65 00:09:41,040 --> 00:09:43,190 If you wish to attain your dream of annexing Goguryeo, 66 00:09:43,310 --> 00:09:46,130 invading the Han and establishing the biggest empire in the area, 67 00:09:46,250 --> 00:09:49,500 you shall earn the hearts of those Goguryeo people as well. 68 00:09:56,410 --> 00:10:00,880 So much virtue squandered on a woman. 69 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:03,850 I wish you could be a man. 70 00:10:05,150 --> 00:10:07,210 Do as she said. 71 00:10:07,790 --> 00:10:09,140 Yes, Your Majesty. 72 00:10:17,100 --> 00:10:18,400 Your Highness. 73 00:10:22,120 --> 00:10:25,120 Are you still dubbing me with that title? 74 00:10:25,240 --> 00:10:29,400 I thought I was merely the son of a traitor to you, Chief Retainer. 75 00:10:29,520 --> 00:10:32,860 You must still be feeling resentment. 76 00:10:33,960 --> 00:10:37,950 Do you know what I gained out of this experience, 77 00:10:38,070 --> 00:10:42,610 since you sent me to the Black Shadows' camp when I was twelve? 78 00:10:43,780 --> 00:10:46,650 That I am nothing. 79 00:10:47,670 --> 00:10:50,990 I merely follow His Majesty's wishes. 80 00:10:51,110 --> 00:10:55,780 There's no personal involvement in any of this. 81 00:10:57,320 --> 00:11:02,540 And I shall never belie His Majesty's wishes with ill-advised thoughts. 82 00:11:02,660 --> 00:11:07,580 All you represent to me, Chief, is a loyal subject of Buyeo, 83 00:11:07,700 --> 00:11:11,200 and a superior I shall sedulously follow. 84 00:11:12,840 --> 00:11:17,040 I am in awe at such a pledge of fealty! 85 00:11:27,490 --> 00:11:30,230 Keep an eye on Dojin. 86 00:11:30,350 --> 00:11:33,960 Are you suspecting someone with his credentials? 87 00:11:34,080 --> 00:11:39,140 If he can't join my cause, he shall become part of the problem. 88 00:12:02,450 --> 00:12:05,920 King Daeso dispiteously slaughtered hundreds of our troops… 89 00:12:06,040 --> 00:12:09,060 taken hostage into Buyeo's encampment. 90 00:12:11,320 --> 00:12:15,990 The Amnok River is imbrued with the blood of our soldiers! 91 00:12:18,840 --> 00:12:20,080 Daebo. 92 00:12:20,450 --> 00:12:21,580 Yes, Your Majesty. 93 00:12:21,700 --> 00:12:25,920 I shall lead the Central Guard and advance to Pyeongcheon Plains. 94 00:12:26,580 --> 00:12:29,030 Convey my wishes to the Council! 95 00:12:35,340 --> 00:12:37,060 What are you saying? 96 00:12:37,180 --> 00:12:39,150 His Majesty is going to the front?! 97 00:12:39,270 --> 00:12:45,450 His Majesty will never comply with King Daeso's requests. 98 00:12:46,020 --> 00:12:49,320 He shall fight with Buyeo until death befalls him. 99 00:12:49,440 --> 00:12:50,620 Daebo! 100 00:12:50,740 --> 00:12:53,240 I shall take all responsibilities, so please… 101 00:12:53,360 --> 00:12:55,710 stop His Majesty's advance! 102 00:12:56,120 --> 00:12:59,850 Nobody will change His Majesty's mind. 103 00:13:07,330 --> 00:13:11,160 I've heard you're taking the Central Guard to battle. Is it true? 104 00:13:11,280 --> 00:13:13,500 We can no longer elude confrontation. 105 00:13:13,620 --> 00:13:16,120 What do you plan to achieve? 106 00:13:16,240 --> 00:13:19,110 Don't you realize we have no chance of success? 107 00:13:19,230 --> 00:13:21,490 King Daeso is truculently slaughtering our troops… 108 00:13:21,610 --> 00:13:25,580 which he took hostage at the Pyeongcheon Plains. 109 00:13:25,700 --> 00:13:27,920 I shall rather die fighting, than endure any more of this affront. 110 00:13:28,040 --> 00:13:32,710 Isn't there a more celeritous way to avoid this war?! 111 00:13:33,930 --> 00:13:37,080 If Prince Haemyeong, the sole man responsible for all this, takes a step forward, 112 00:13:37,200 --> 00:13:40,120 everything will end without any hostility. 113 00:13:40,240 --> 00:13:41,490 Sangga. 114 00:13:42,850 --> 00:13:45,670 Are you telling me I should abandon another son in sacrifice? 115 00:13:45,790 --> 00:13:46,930 Your Majesty! 116 00:13:48,580 --> 00:13:50,660 I beseech you. 117 00:13:52,510 --> 00:13:55,480 Accept King Daeso's requests… 118 00:13:55,600 --> 00:13:58,340 and stop any further bloodshed, for the sake of all those innocent people. 119 00:13:58,460 --> 00:14:01,130 I shall be the one to beseech you! 120 00:14:01,250 --> 00:14:03,780 Convince the Council, and join the campaign with me. 121 00:14:03,900 --> 00:14:06,070 Do you really… 122 00:14:06,190 --> 00:14:10,570 intend to sacrifice innocent lives to save Prince Haemyeong? 123 00:14:10,690 --> 00:14:11,910 Sangga. 124 00:14:12,030 --> 00:14:15,460 If the chieftains join our cause, we have a chance to win. 125 00:14:15,580 --> 00:14:17,240 If we could only resist for a month, 126 00:14:17,360 --> 00:14:20,040 a cold wave will hit the north, and deluge us in snow. 127 00:14:20,160 --> 00:14:22,350 No matter how formidable the Buyeo army is, 128 00:14:22,470 --> 00:14:25,190 they will never compete with the forces of nature! 129 00:14:25,310 --> 00:14:27,470 How are you going to stop the Buyeo advance, 130 00:14:27,590 --> 00:14:29,810 when they have already reached the Pyeongcheon Plains?! 131 00:14:29,930 --> 00:14:31,370 I shall stop them! 132 00:14:31,490 --> 00:14:33,870 I will belay their advance! 133 00:14:49,630 --> 00:14:51,980 His Highness has been confined to his quarters. 134 00:14:52,100 --> 00:14:54,210 What happens now? 135 00:14:54,330 --> 00:14:56,190 What do you think His Majesty can do? 136 00:14:56,310 --> 00:14:58,080 The chieftains are pressuring him enough, 137 00:14:58,200 --> 00:15:02,440 and with Buyeo troops advancing even closer to the capital, how is he going to resist? 138 00:15:02,560 --> 00:15:05,240 He'll eventually send him to King Daeso. 139 00:15:06,450 --> 00:15:09,380 How can he send his son out to die? 140 00:15:09,500 --> 00:15:11,080 His Majesty is not that kind of man. 141 00:15:11,200 --> 00:15:12,910 Hey, calm down! 142 00:15:13,030 --> 00:15:14,930 What's wrong with you? 143 00:15:18,960 --> 00:15:24,440 As we stand, trying to penetrate defense lines in the capital would be suicidal. 144 00:15:24,560 --> 00:15:28,250 And, as you say, if we somehow manage to do it anyway and meet His Highness, 145 00:15:28,370 --> 00:15:31,000 would he follow us? 146 00:15:33,290 --> 00:15:35,870 His Highness came here of his own will. 147 00:15:35,990 --> 00:15:38,290 He will never follow us, no matter what. 148 00:15:38,410 --> 00:15:41,060 That is up to him to decide. 149 00:15:41,180 --> 00:15:45,420 I can't let His Highness die this way. 150 00:15:45,770 --> 00:15:47,950 What Muhyul said is right. 151 00:15:48,070 --> 00:15:51,900 Even if it causes our demise, we shall save His Highness. 152 00:15:54,540 --> 00:15:56,480 General, it's Maro. 153 00:16:04,450 --> 00:16:07,150 Orabeoni* is refusing to meet me as well. *A woman's older brother 154 00:16:07,270 --> 00:16:11,720 Whatever it takes, you need to get him out of there. 155 00:16:54,930 --> 00:16:56,620 Who is there? 156 00:17:16,150 --> 00:17:18,000 Go find my brother. 157 00:17:20,400 --> 00:17:22,360 You must find him! 158 00:17:49,140 --> 00:17:51,010 Where is His Highness? 159 00:17:51,130 --> 00:17:53,690 He has already moved to the Buyeo camp. 160 00:18:14,120 --> 00:18:15,240 Your Majesty. 161 00:18:15,360 --> 00:18:19,510 His Highness headed for the Buyeo army's camp. 162 00:19:37,800 --> 00:19:39,390 Father. 163 00:19:41,170 --> 00:19:44,740 Even if all the blood in my veins… 164 00:19:44,860 --> 00:19:49,640 gushes out under King Daeso's feet, 165 00:19:49,760 --> 00:19:54,480 I shall permeate Goguryeo soil with my soul, 166 00:19:54,600 --> 00:19:58,120 and fulfill your wishes. 167 00:20:26,940 --> 00:20:29,470 Block every road right now. 168 00:20:29,590 --> 00:20:31,500 No matter what it takes, we shall stop the Prince! 169 00:20:31,620 --> 00:20:32,640 Yes. 170 00:20:36,190 --> 00:20:37,920 Who is there? 171 00:20:39,750 --> 00:20:41,180 Your Highness. 172 00:20:43,330 --> 00:20:45,600 I'm headed for the Buyeo camp. 173 00:20:45,720 --> 00:20:47,620 Free the way! 174 00:20:48,260 --> 00:20:49,360 Yes! 175 00:20:50,130 --> 00:20:51,070 Milord. 176 00:20:51,870 --> 00:20:52,920 What is the matter? 177 00:20:53,040 --> 00:20:57,050 Prince Haemyeong said he will move to the Buyeo camp. 178 00:21:08,660 --> 00:21:10,110 Your Highness. 179 00:21:11,220 --> 00:21:15,200 I shall head for Buyeo's encampment, so free the way. 180 00:21:16,150 --> 00:21:19,000 What are you hesitating about? 181 00:21:20,100 --> 00:21:25,440 That I would surrender to Buyeo, wasn't it what you wished for? 182 00:21:25,560 --> 00:21:29,410 How could you say something so unconscionable? 183 00:21:29,730 --> 00:21:32,170 Let me pass. 184 00:21:33,230 --> 00:21:39,870 Then, I shall escort you. 185 00:21:45,450 --> 00:21:48,120 You never know what his followers might do, 186 00:21:48,240 --> 00:21:51,420 so slaughter every man who tries to stop Haemyeong. 187 00:21:51,540 --> 00:21:53,560 - Understood? - Yes, Milord. 188 00:22:29,920 --> 00:22:33,430 The Lord of Jolbon is taking His Highness to their camp. 189 00:23:03,470 --> 00:23:04,920 Muhyul!! 190 00:25:39,330 --> 00:25:40,470 Your Majesty. 191 00:25:40,590 --> 00:25:42,840 Prince Haemyeong is here. 192 00:25:43,680 --> 00:25:45,600 Did Yuri bring him? 193 00:25:45,720 --> 00:25:48,020 He was escorted by the Lord of Jolbon Fortress, Baegeuk. 194 00:25:51,010 --> 00:25:52,160 That… 195 00:26:17,680 --> 00:26:20,890 I misconceived you people. 196 00:26:21,010 --> 00:26:26,570 I never thought Yuri would send me his own son. 197 00:26:26,690 --> 00:26:29,540 I thought he'd protect you to the very end, 198 00:26:29,660 --> 00:26:33,680 even if he had to endure the flames of demise. 199 00:26:34,080 --> 00:26:39,220 If you pledge your allegiance to Buyeo right now, 200 00:26:39,340 --> 00:26:43,360 it might persuade me to spare your piteous life. 201 00:26:43,480 --> 00:26:45,870 It is not me who shall be pitied. 202 00:26:45,990 --> 00:26:47,920 It is you, Your Majesty. 203 00:26:51,770 --> 00:26:54,100 I am the piteous one?! 204 00:26:54,220 --> 00:26:59,640 If you had ever experienced the bond between a father and son, 205 00:27:01,010 --> 00:27:07,540 you would know I would never resent my father, even in death. 206 00:27:07,930 --> 00:27:09,620 But… look. 207 00:27:10,520 --> 00:27:13,080 You don't even know what kind of nexus father and son can share, 208 00:27:13,200 --> 00:27:15,150 and are letting delusion beguile yourself. 209 00:27:15,270 --> 00:27:18,870 How could I not feel pity for Your Majesty? 210 00:27:22,230 --> 00:27:25,540 How dare you show such effrontery?! 211 00:27:27,710 --> 00:27:32,380 You pierced a most toilsome open wound of mine, my friend. 212 00:27:32,500 --> 00:27:34,170 You are right. 213 00:27:34,290 --> 00:27:37,690 Someone who never had any children like me, 214 00:27:37,810 --> 00:27:40,780 would never know what a parent's devotion would be. 215 00:27:40,900 --> 00:27:42,040 But… 216 00:27:42,520 --> 00:27:50,000 as a father, I would never sacrifice my flesh and blood to survive. 217 00:27:50,970 --> 00:27:53,570 I shall give you one last chance. 218 00:27:53,690 --> 00:27:59,860 Demonstrate your fealty and forbearance for me, 219 00:27:59,980 --> 00:28:02,220 and I shall spare you. 220 00:28:02,340 --> 00:28:06,870 I shall bestow the crown of Goguryeo upon you. 221 00:28:06,990 --> 00:28:11,470 Stop slandering my father and my people, and slay me right now! 222 00:28:12,460 --> 00:28:16,920 You promised you'd repay my sacrifice by withdrawing the troops. 223 00:28:17,920 --> 00:28:20,530 As the self-proclaimed hierarch of the great north, 224 00:28:20,650 --> 00:28:23,420 keep your promises, Your Majesty. 225 00:28:24,210 --> 00:28:30,130 Of all the war trophies I collected during my long life on the battlefield, 226 00:28:30,700 --> 00:28:35,790 I shall honor your demise as the most eminent symbol of my success. 227 00:28:36,230 --> 00:28:38,140 Chief Retainer! 228 00:28:38,260 --> 00:28:39,420 Yes, Your Majesty. 229 00:28:39,540 --> 00:28:42,180 Hand Haemyeong a dagger! 230 00:29:08,110 --> 00:29:11,210 I shall answer my commitment to Yuri… 231 00:29:11,330 --> 00:29:15,570 and leave these lands, before your blood is seared. 232 00:30:53,190 --> 00:30:54,770 Stop! 233 00:30:58,160 --> 00:31:00,100 Get out of my way! 234 00:31:00,220 --> 00:31:01,700 Move! 235 00:31:08,710 --> 00:31:11,060 You harebrained mooncalf. 236 00:31:11,180 --> 00:31:14,320 I already handed you a way out. 237 00:31:14,440 --> 00:31:16,770 What did I tell you? 238 00:31:16,890 --> 00:31:19,720 To enlighten that foolish son of yours, 239 00:31:19,840 --> 00:31:22,890 or he would meet his demise right on his father's watch. 240 00:31:23,010 --> 00:31:27,890 I never go back on my words. 241 00:31:28,010 --> 00:31:30,820 Take a good look. 242 00:31:31,320 --> 00:31:33,610 What are you waiting for? 243 00:31:33,730 --> 00:31:36,470 Before I stain my hands with your blood, 244 00:31:36,590 --> 00:31:39,680 take your own life! 245 00:31:42,600 --> 00:31:43,900 You can't. 246 00:31:46,060 --> 00:31:48,880 Haemyeong, you can't do that! 247 00:31:49,650 --> 00:31:51,110 You… 248 00:32:12,120 --> 00:32:14,480 - Your Highness! - Your Highness. 249 00:32:27,640 --> 00:32:29,960 - Your Highness! - Your Highness! 250 00:32:30,640 --> 00:32:32,690 Haemyeong… Haemyeong! 251 00:32:32,810 --> 00:32:34,390 Haemyeong!! 252 00:32:36,630 --> 00:32:38,530 Haemyeong! 253 00:32:38,650 --> 00:32:40,340 Fa…Father… 254 00:32:43,620 --> 00:32:50,010 Didn't I tell you I'd protect you? 255 00:32:50,130 --> 00:32:54,800 May you… forgive… me… 256 00:33:02,660 --> 00:33:06,010 Your Highness. Your Highness! 257 00:33:09,280 --> 00:33:10,820 Haemyeong! 258 00:33:12,730 --> 00:33:14,980 Your Highness! 259 00:33:15,100 --> 00:33:17,620 Haemyeong!! 260 00:33:21,100 --> 00:33:24,180 Haemyeong!!! 261 00:33:41,230 --> 00:33:42,420 Your Highness!! 262 00:33:42,540 --> 00:33:45,040 Haemyeong!! 263 00:33:49,260 --> 00:33:50,670 Your Highness… 264 00:33:54,770 --> 00:33:57,040 Haemyeong!! 265 00:36:03,810 --> 00:36:05,020 Muhyul. 266 00:36:29,420 --> 00:36:32,000 How are you feeling? 267 00:36:48,080 --> 00:36:51,150 If it weren't for this, 268 00:36:53,090 --> 00:36:56,370 the arrow would have pierced your heart. 269 00:37:13,530 --> 00:37:15,530 Hi…His Highness? 270 00:37:21,010 --> 00:37:23,850 What happened to His Highness? 271 00:37:44,090 --> 00:37:46,160 His Highness… 272 00:37:48,300 --> 00:37:50,130 His Highness… 273 00:37:51,600 --> 00:37:56,890 took his life in front of King Daeso, 274 00:37:57,010 --> 00:37:59,860 and the Buyeo troops pulled back. 275 00:38:23,040 --> 00:38:24,640 Chamgunnim. 276 00:38:26,880 --> 00:38:30,520 How could something like this happen? 277 00:38:31,600 --> 00:38:35,510 What did His Highness do wrong? 278 00:38:37,450 --> 00:38:41,390 Trying to slay an enemy monarch… 279 00:38:41,510 --> 00:38:43,970 Is it such a mortal sin? 280 00:38:47,090 --> 00:38:48,610 Chief Decorator. 281 00:38:48,730 --> 00:38:50,900 Say something. 282 00:38:53,440 --> 00:38:56,220 How can a father… 283 00:38:56,340 --> 00:39:00,630 let his own flesh and blood perish that way? 284 00:39:00,750 --> 00:39:03,940 No matter how much I try to understand, 285 00:39:04,060 --> 00:39:06,580 it doesn't make any sense. 286 00:39:12,260 --> 00:39:15,960 Is this all… 287 00:39:16,080 --> 00:39:19,030 that the bond between father and son means? 288 00:39:25,680 --> 00:39:28,830 I said say something! 289 00:39:38,280 --> 00:39:41,980 Killing His Highness… 290 00:39:42,100 --> 00:39:46,490 wasn't Buyeo. It was Goguryeo. 291 00:39:49,390 --> 00:39:52,470 The one who killed His Highness… 292 00:39:55,360 --> 00:39:58,640 is not King Daeso, 293 00:39:58,760 --> 00:40:01,280 it's King Yuri. 294 00:40:06,060 --> 00:40:09,510 I shall avenge his death… 295 00:40:11,120 --> 00:40:14,290 and expunge His Highness's grief. 296 00:40:59,350 --> 00:41:00,990 You're here! 297 00:41:01,110 --> 00:41:02,440 Your Highness! 298 00:41:02,560 --> 00:41:04,050 My dear Crown Prince. 299 00:41:04,170 --> 00:41:05,280 Mother. 300 00:41:05,940 --> 00:41:09,460 You're the Crown Prince, why shouldn't I address you that way? 301 00:41:09,580 --> 00:41:13,630 His Majesty is still with my brother at the shrine. 302 00:41:13,750 --> 00:41:16,670 But… Crown Prince?! 303 00:41:17,090 --> 00:41:18,980 Who are you calling Crown Prince?! 304 00:41:19,100 --> 00:41:22,770 Do you know how long I waited for this day? 305 00:41:22,890 --> 00:41:27,360 Only one wish dominated my thoughts. 306 00:41:27,480 --> 00:41:32,380 That of you becoming Crown Prince, and eventually leading this country. 307 00:41:32,500 --> 00:41:34,540 For that wish to come true, 308 00:41:34,660 --> 00:41:37,570 I didn't spare any effort. 309 00:41:40,640 --> 00:41:44,310 With Haemyeong out of the way, 310 00:41:44,430 --> 00:41:48,070 your mother's wish is finally coming true. 311 00:41:48,190 --> 00:41:52,500 I don't deserve that title, 312 00:41:52,620 --> 00:41:54,760 and I would never be fit to become a king! 313 00:41:54,880 --> 00:41:56,900 Stop such tomfoolery! 314 00:41:57,020 --> 00:41:58,690 Why wouldn't you deserve that title? 315 00:41:58,810 --> 00:42:01,170 Why couldn't you become King? 316 00:42:01,920 --> 00:42:04,850 Even if that were the case, I'll make sure you will sit on that throne. 317 00:42:04,970 --> 00:42:07,600 All you need to do is follow me. 318 00:42:27,790 --> 00:42:29,460 Take this. 319 00:42:31,310 --> 00:42:33,880 If you shoot arrows with this, 320 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:41,390 as if hearing a roaring lion, the troops shall heed your command on the battlefield. 321 00:42:43,680 --> 00:42:48,320 His Majesty gave it to me on the day of my first battle. 322 00:42:49,840 --> 00:42:51,470 Ahh… something so precious, 323 00:42:51,590 --> 00:42:53,600 how can you give it to a miserable fool like me? 324 00:42:53,720 --> 00:42:57,130 No, you deserve it. 325 00:43:07,070 --> 00:43:12,760 It shall be a difficult battle, but you need to survive. 326 00:43:15,060 --> 00:43:22,440 If you survive this, I shall teach you how to use that. 327 00:43:48,560 --> 00:43:51,240 If mischance should befall me, 328 00:43:51,360 --> 00:43:54,900 I shall entrust Muhyul to you. 329 00:43:55,020 --> 00:43:59,340 If he one day escapes from the calamitous flames of adversity, 330 00:43:59,460 --> 00:44:05,360 Muhyul shall rule this country. 331 00:44:05,480 --> 00:44:10,250 So you shall shelter him with utmost devotion. 332 00:44:23,830 --> 00:44:25,350 General. 333 00:44:25,470 --> 00:44:28,480 I have something to tell you. 334 00:44:33,380 --> 00:44:35,690 So, you knew as well. 335 00:44:36,620 --> 00:44:38,110 Yes. 336 00:44:39,000 --> 00:44:42,810 His Highness told me. 337 00:44:44,470 --> 00:44:50,230 Shouldn't we let people know that Muhyul is a prince? 338 00:44:50,350 --> 00:44:55,770 That will not give him his status back. 339 00:44:56,970 --> 00:45:00,400 And I think it is not time yet. 340 00:45:02,170 --> 00:45:05,600 I'm afraid Muhyul's resentment for His Majesty… 341 00:45:05,720 --> 00:45:08,600 might lead him astray. 342 00:45:08,720 --> 00:45:15,500 Protecting the prince is our duty, as the only survivors. 343 00:45:15,920 --> 00:45:19,590 We'll have to start by leaving the capital. 344 00:45:22,850 --> 00:45:25,220 I came for what I was promised. 345 00:45:25,340 --> 00:45:27,900 Promised?! 346 00:45:28,020 --> 00:45:30,180 Have you forgotten already? 347 00:45:30,300 --> 00:45:32,720 Didn't you say, if I got you Haemyeong, 348 00:45:32,800 --> 00:45:35,020 that you'd unsparingly fund my return to business? 349 00:45:35,140 --> 00:45:38,980 Are you telling me you were the one who captured Haemyeong? 350 00:45:39,360 --> 00:45:41,240 I didn't do it first hand, 351 00:45:41,360 --> 00:45:43,810 but you could consider it as such. 352 00:45:43,930 --> 00:45:47,630 I was the one who sent Haemyeong to Gungnae Fortress. 353 00:45:49,040 --> 00:45:52,220 Now that I hear, I should be thankful for your deeds. 354 00:45:52,340 --> 00:45:56,790 Fine. Just as I promised, I shall help you start again. 355 00:45:56,910 --> 00:45:58,350 Before that… 356 00:45:58,470 --> 00:46:00,630 you need to do something else for us. 357 00:46:01,690 --> 00:46:03,950 We still aren't finished. 358 00:46:04,070 --> 00:46:06,180 There is something you must do. 359 00:46:06,510 --> 00:46:08,120 What is it? 360 00:46:08,240 --> 00:46:11,000 Finding Haemyeong's followers. 361 00:46:11,120 --> 00:46:14,510 You shall get rid of every single one of them, 362 00:46:14,630 --> 00:46:16,820 if you want us to acknowledge your contribution. 363 00:46:40,820 --> 00:46:42,490 Your Highness… 364 00:46:43,030 --> 00:46:45,920 Forgive this poor servant of yours. 365 00:46:46,040 --> 00:46:47,200 You are no longer of this world, 366 00:46:47,200 --> 00:46:51,500 but things are getting worse for us here among the living. 367 00:46:51,620 --> 00:46:53,280 What are you talking about? 368 00:46:54,370 --> 00:46:56,260 No need to know. 369 00:46:57,810 --> 00:47:00,780 My apologies for not keeping what I promised you. 370 00:47:00,900 --> 00:47:03,860 We can just go back as mercenaries. 371 00:47:03,980 --> 00:47:06,190 But what are you going to do? 372 00:47:06,310 --> 00:47:09,800 Serving His Highness has become a sin, 373 00:47:09,920 --> 00:47:12,920 so I shall find refuge somewhere. 374 00:47:13,220 --> 00:47:14,600 General! 375 00:47:16,670 --> 00:47:19,070 The Lord of Jolbon Fortress, Baegeuk, is here. 376 00:47:23,910 --> 00:47:25,140 Muhyul. 377 00:47:25,260 --> 00:47:27,210 The Lord of Jolbon is here. 378 00:47:29,940 --> 00:47:31,220 Why? 379 00:47:31,340 --> 00:47:32,760 Are they here for us? 380 00:47:32,880 --> 00:47:34,610 Doesn't look like it. 381 00:47:34,730 --> 00:47:37,610 He's meeting with General Yeonbi now. 382 00:47:41,300 --> 00:47:42,470 Maro… 383 00:47:42,590 --> 00:47:44,250 Help me up. 384 00:47:51,750 --> 00:47:55,400 It is most regrettable that His Highness perished, 385 00:47:55,520 --> 00:48:00,490 but His Majesty said he shall welcome you back under his service. 386 00:48:03,760 --> 00:48:05,210 General! 387 00:48:07,610 --> 00:48:09,260 General, you can't go. 388 00:48:15,300 --> 00:48:17,450 Can you see this blood? 389 00:48:19,620 --> 00:48:21,870 It's the blood we shed to protect His Highness. 390 00:48:21,990 --> 00:48:22,660 Muhyul. 391 00:48:22,780 --> 00:48:27,150 It's the blood we and His Highness shed for Goguryeo. 392 00:48:27,270 --> 00:48:29,880 But, how did His Majesty react? 393 00:48:30,560 --> 00:48:36,350 What did he do to the man who sacrificed himself for his country? 394 00:48:38,290 --> 00:48:40,740 Convey this to His Majesty. 395 00:48:41,500 --> 00:48:44,320 Tell him this blood of mine… 396 00:48:44,440 --> 00:48:46,700 shall only be shed to avenge His Highness! 397 00:48:46,820 --> 00:48:48,010 Leave us! 398 00:48:49,940 --> 00:48:51,290 General. 399 00:48:51,410 --> 00:48:55,390 I understand what you're going through. 400 00:48:56,740 --> 00:49:01,320 But there is a reason we must seek audience with His Majesty. 401 00:49:03,220 --> 00:49:04,400 Fine. 402 00:49:04,520 --> 00:49:06,960 We shall follow you. 403 00:49:45,610 --> 00:49:48,450 It is time to show you His Majesty's wishes. 404 00:49:48,570 --> 00:49:50,710 What are you implying? 405 00:49:54,480 --> 00:49:55,690 General! 406 00:49:59,690 --> 00:50:02,300 This is His Majesty's wish! 407 00:51:28,860 --> 00:51:30,450 General! 408 00:51:48,610 --> 00:51:50,080 General!! 409 00:51:54,790 --> 00:51:55,740 Gen… 410 00:51:55,860 --> 00:51:57,010 Maro! 411 00:51:57,130 --> 00:51:59,780 Take Muhyul, and get out of here! 412 00:52:02,300 --> 00:52:03,620 Muhyul. 413 00:52:03,740 --> 00:52:05,120 I can't go. 414 00:52:05,240 --> 00:52:06,650 We will fight together! 415 00:52:06,770 --> 00:52:09,480 Chief! 416 00:52:10,570 --> 00:52:12,610 - Chief… - Didn't I tell you to leave?! 417 00:52:12,730 --> 00:52:14,260 Now! 418 00:52:27,340 --> 00:52:28,990 Go after those fools! 419 00:52:29,110 --> 00:52:30,550 Move! 420 00:52:40,460 --> 00:52:41,690 Muhyul. 421 00:53:12,460 --> 00:53:14,350 Are you all right? 422 00:53:29,820 --> 00:53:32,240 I give you my word. 423 00:53:36,540 --> 00:53:40,660 I shall kill King Yuri… 424 00:53:40,970 --> 00:53:44,540 and avenge His Highness's death. 425 00:53:52,950 --> 00:53:53,850 Muhyul. 426 00:53:53,970 --> 00:53:55,950 We need to go. Uh? 427 00:53:57,700 --> 00:54:00,000 Let's move. 428 00:54:04,770 --> 00:54:06,860 Can you walk? 429 00:54:07,320 --> 00:54:09,260 Here they are! 430 00:54:50,320 --> 00:54:52,080 Take them along. 431 00:55:18,180 --> 00:55:19,770 This shall suffice. 432 00:55:19,890 --> 00:55:21,790 Let's go back to Buyeo. 433 00:55:31,440 --> 00:55:34,490 ONE YEAR LATER (Buyeo Fortress) 434 00:55:36,800 --> 00:55:38,190 Your Majesty. 435 00:55:38,310 --> 00:55:41,320 Hwangnyong's Gwangsan Fortress* has fallen to rebel forces, *Current North Chungcheong province 436 00:55:41,440 --> 00:55:43,670 and even the Royal Palace in Jipaehyeol is under pressure. 437 00:55:43,790 --> 00:55:48,940 I aided Hwangnyong with utmost magnanimity for many years! 438 00:55:49,060 --> 00:55:54,180 But does it make any sense they can't even deal with a pack of rogues?! 439 00:55:54,300 --> 00:55:55,500 Your Majesty. 440 00:55:55,620 --> 00:55:58,620 The Hwangnyong rebel forces are no longer just bandits. 441 00:55:58,740 --> 00:56:02,920 They can rival Buyeo in numbers and strength. 442 00:56:03,070 --> 00:56:06,850 What's more, the number of people supporting this revolt is growing by the day. 443 00:56:06,970 --> 00:56:09,720 No matter how much public favor they gained, 444 00:56:09,840 --> 00:56:13,360 it doesn't make sense they could amass such strength in such a short time. 445 00:56:13,480 --> 00:56:14,720 Wesaja. 446 00:56:14,840 --> 00:56:15,820 Yes, Your Majesty. 447 00:56:15,940 --> 00:56:20,290 Why on earth are they defeating our troops every time?! 448 00:56:20,410 --> 00:56:27,600 There is someone providing those rebels with weapons and supporting their campaigns. 449 00:56:27,720 --> 00:56:28,720 Your Majesty. 450 00:56:28,840 --> 00:56:31,510 Grant me a brief leave of absence. 451 00:56:31,630 --> 00:56:34,690 I shall find out who's fostering those rebels. 452 00:57:11,190 --> 00:57:14,180 It was sent by the leader of the Hwangnyong resistance. 453 00:57:19,720 --> 00:57:22,230 Those rebels are dominating Hwangnyong right now. 454 00:57:22,350 --> 00:57:24,430 In no time, Jipaehyeol will fall under their control, 455 00:57:24,550 --> 00:57:27,340 and they will extend their influence to the Royal Palace. 456 00:57:27,460 --> 00:57:30,280 Just as you wished, Hwangnyong will soon… 457 00:57:30,400 --> 00:57:34,130 eradicate Buyeo's influence from the country. 458 00:57:37,920 --> 00:57:40,440 I shall importune you for a little longer. 459 00:57:40,560 --> 00:57:42,020 Your wish is my command. 460 00:57:42,140 --> 00:57:46,490 The rebel leader is looking for supplies and steeds. 461 00:57:46,610 --> 00:57:51,500 You shall head for Hwangnyong, and fulfill his requests. 462 00:57:51,620 --> 00:57:55,240 Someone like me would be able to go anywhere, if it's a matter of money. 463 00:57:55,360 --> 00:57:59,780 If you live up to your end of the deal, I shall leave immediately. 464 00:58:06,150 --> 00:58:09,610 Did you find out who's fomenting them? 465 00:58:09,730 --> 00:58:11,320 Yes, Your Majesty. 466 00:58:11,440 --> 00:58:13,480 Who is it? 467 00:58:14,000 --> 00:58:18,440 It is Goguryeo's King Yuri. 468 00:58:23,090 --> 00:58:25,270 Of even more concern is the fact… 469 00:58:25,390 --> 00:58:27,980 *Short lived Chinese dynasty led by Wang Mang, Goguryeo sent delegates to the Xin*, 470 00:58:28,160 --> 00:58:30,930 and are discussing an alliance between the two countries. nephew of Han's Empress Dowager Zhengjun 471 00:58:31,050 --> 00:58:38,140 I shall head to Goguryeo right now and seek retribution for Yuri's affront! 472 00:58:38,260 --> 00:58:39,390 Your Majesty. 473 00:58:39,510 --> 00:58:41,810 We shan't deploy troops right now. 474 00:58:41,930 --> 00:58:44,630 What could be the reason King Yuri is trying to forge an alliance with the Xin? 475 00:58:44,750 --> 00:58:48,910 He'd use the Xin to cover up for them, and act as diversion against us. 476 00:58:51,300 --> 00:58:53,300 Wesaja. 477 00:58:53,420 --> 00:58:55,810 Yes, Your Majesty. 478 00:58:55,930 --> 00:58:59,700 Go to the Black Shadows' training camp. 479 00:58:59,820 --> 00:59:04,590 Go, and send the Black Shadows… 480 00:59:04,710 --> 00:59:07,260 to slay Yuri. 481 00:59:10,820 --> 00:59:13,650 Yes. Your Majesty. 482 00:59:36,570 --> 00:59:38,790 We provide every Black Shadow with the proper training, 483 00:59:38,910 --> 00:59:41,210 and any skill they might need while on a mission. 484 00:59:41,330 --> 00:59:44,520 We have subsidiaries teaching them various foreign languages and customs, 485 00:59:44,640 --> 00:59:49,430 and show them various methods of disguise. 486 00:59:57,910 --> 01:00:02,230 This is where we experiment with deadly poison on slaves. 487 01:00:15,730 --> 01:00:17,760 He's a most pertinacious specimen. 488 01:00:17,880 --> 01:00:21,540 He has survived over ten poisoning experiments. 489 01:00:21,660 --> 01:00:26,590 He's the only one who has survived that far. 490 01:00:51,920 --> 01:00:53,310 Muhyul. 491 01:00:55,040 --> 01:00:56,310 Muhyul. 492 01:00:57,830 --> 01:00:59,260 Muhyul! 493 01:00:59,990 --> 01:01:01,050 Muhyul. 494 01:01:04,650 --> 01:01:05,570 Muhyul. 495 01:01:12,200 --> 01:01:14,010 Muhyul! 496 01:01:14,130 --> 01:01:16,170 Wake up, Muhyul! 497 01:01:16,290 --> 01:01:17,710 Muhyul. 498 01:01:23,140 --> 01:01:26,370 Who is that slave that you showed us before? 499 01:01:26,490 --> 01:01:30,950 He's from Goguryeo. We captured him at the border around a year ago. 500 01:01:31,070 --> 01:01:33,970 Is he anyone you know? 501 01:01:34,090 --> 01:01:37,290 Yes, Father. I saw him once already. 502 01:01:37,410 --> 01:01:40,410 We're in trouble! 503 01:01:42,520 --> 01:01:43,880 What is the matter? 504 01:01:44,000 --> 01:01:47,460 The slave we took to the prison is not breathing. 505 01:01:53,320 --> 01:01:54,890 Move out of the way! 506 01:01:55,220 --> 01:01:57,220 Move! 507 01:02:08,670 --> 01:02:10,980 Go find out what is the last poison we used on this man. 508 01:02:11,100 --> 01:02:12,790 Yes, Chief. 509 01:02:17,560 --> 01:02:19,680 He's dead. 510 01:02:22,160 --> 01:02:24,240 - Take out the body. - Yes. 511 01:02:24,360 --> 01:02:26,670 - Wait! - Move! 512 01:02:27,030 --> 01:02:29,320 Muhyul! Muhyul!! 513 01:02:29,650 --> 01:02:33,020 No… he's alive! Wait! 514 01:02:33,550 --> 01:02:35,420 You fool… What do you think you're doing?! 515 01:02:35,540 --> 01:02:38,680 Wait! Wait… 516 01:02:42,730 --> 01:02:44,670 - Wait… - Wait! 517 01:03:01,510 --> 01:03:03,450 He is still alive. 518 01:03:03,570 --> 01:03:04,880 Move him to the infirmary. 519 01:03:05,000 --> 01:03:05,910 Yes. 520 01:03:11,970 --> 01:03:13,760 What poison did they give him? 521 01:03:13,880 --> 01:03:16,240 They didn't just feed it to him, they spread it on his body. 522 01:03:16,360 --> 01:03:18,530 I heard it's snake poison. 523 01:03:29,320 --> 01:03:33,150 The bleeding stopped, and blocked the poison from spreading. 524 01:03:33,270 --> 01:03:35,520 - Bring me Jeoncho* and Soksuja*. - Yes. *Medicinal herbs 525 01:04:02,120 --> 01:04:03,620 Yeon. 526 01:04:03,740 --> 01:04:06,060 Hold his legs. 527 01:04:12,800 --> 01:04:14,690 Hold them firmly. 528 01:05:56,290 --> 01:05:58,160 What is it? 529 01:05:58,280 --> 01:06:01,220 It's the wild honey we found while training. 530 01:06:03,170 --> 01:06:05,600 This precious… 531 01:06:06,770 --> 01:06:09,110 *Intimate older friend, in this case Thank you, Orabeoni*. 532 01:06:09,230 --> 01:06:12,890 It will greatly help him regain his strength. 533 01:06:13,670 --> 01:06:16,270 I knew of your benevolent nature, 534 01:06:16,390 --> 01:06:20,460 but you are wasting unnecessary effort on that slave. 535 01:06:23,210 --> 01:06:29,500 Testing poison on human beings is way too cruel. 536 01:06:32,380 --> 01:06:35,330 Did you say cruel? 537 01:06:35,450 --> 01:06:41,980 In my view, your wish to save that slave is what's cruel. 538 01:06:42,630 --> 01:06:48,080 No matter if you save him, he's destined to suffer. 539 01:06:48,200 --> 01:06:52,690 Waiting for even more suffering can only be painful to him. 540 01:07:08,410 --> 01:07:10,430 Your Highness… 541 01:07:13,520 --> 01:07:14,330 Your Highness… 542 01:07:35,170 --> 01:07:38,330 Do you recognize me? 543 01:08:12,270 --> 01:08:15,580 There must be some poison left in your system. 544 01:08:17,100 --> 01:08:18,150 Your Highness. 545 01:08:18,270 --> 01:08:20,670 His Excellency is looking for you. 546 01:08:35,140 --> 01:08:37,430 No matter how strong and determined they were, 547 01:08:37,550 --> 01:08:40,640 nobody survived more than two consecutive experiments. 548 01:08:40,760 --> 01:08:43,220 He's a tough specimen. 549 01:08:44,120 --> 01:08:48,510 If he's from Goguryeo, he could be a spy. 550 01:08:48,630 --> 01:08:52,450 The average life of people taken here is four months at best. 551 01:08:52,570 --> 01:08:56,480 Knowing that, they would never let a spy infiltrate this place. 552 01:08:59,730 --> 01:09:01,070 Father. 553 01:09:03,100 --> 01:09:04,820 What happened to that slave? 554 01:09:04,940 --> 01:09:07,800 He seems to have pulled through. 555 01:09:08,350 --> 01:09:10,130 He survived even this? 556 01:09:31,770 --> 01:09:34,520 You survived because you stopped bleeding. 557 01:09:34,640 --> 01:09:37,530 You're blessed with fortune. 558 01:09:38,830 --> 01:09:44,270 But, come tomorrow, we shall test that poison on you again. 559 01:09:44,390 --> 01:09:46,640 It means you shall perish. 560 01:09:49,000 --> 01:09:51,120 Never. 561 01:09:51,610 --> 01:09:53,620 I shall not die. 562 01:09:59,050 --> 01:10:02,770 Is there a reason for that? 563 01:10:04,680 --> 01:10:07,850 Because I still… 564 01:10:07,970 --> 01:10:12,680 have something left to do. 565 01:10:13,800 --> 01:10:15,670 And what is that? 566 01:10:18,600 --> 01:10:23,660 Seeking revenge. 567 01:10:25,810 --> 01:10:27,760 Against whom? 568 01:10:34,310 --> 01:10:36,300 Speak! 569 01:10:41,160 --> 01:10:42,920 King Yuri. 570 01:11:03,540 --> 01:11:06,860 You shall now enter training to become Black Shadows. 571 01:11:06,980 --> 01:11:08,830 These are the Black Shadows who shall help your training, 572 01:11:08,950 --> 01:11:10,410 and share life and death with you. 573 01:11:10,530 --> 01:11:13,190 Becoming a Black Shadow is no laughing matter. 574 01:11:13,310 --> 01:11:16,180 How can they go back in two days, when it took four to get here? 575 01:11:16,300 --> 01:11:20,230 - Black Shadows need those skills. - Dojin, Muhyul, at your service. 576 01:11:20,350 --> 01:11:25,410 I will teach you languages of the Han, Xiongnu and Yilou. 577 01:11:25,560 --> 01:11:28,380 If you want to survive, become a Black Shadow. 578 01:11:28,500 --> 01:11:33,940 If you want to protect the people you love, you need to be stronger. 579 01:11:34,060 --> 01:11:36,920 Otherwise, only despair awaits you. 580 01:11:37,040 --> 01:11:40,420 Are you saying Yuri will attack me? 581 01:11:40,540 --> 01:11:43,400 How long are you going to live without a crown prince? 582 01:11:43,520 --> 01:11:46,640 Don't you know what day it is? It is His Highness's death anniversary. 583 01:11:46,780 --> 01:11:49,670 - Who is there?! - His Highness sent us. 584 01:11:49,790 --> 01:11:52,640 Today you shall begin your mission. 585 01:11:52,770 --> 01:11:56,140 In ten days, the crowning ceremony will take place. 586 01:11:56,260 --> 01:12:02,070 You shall infiltrate Goguryeo, and kill the Xin envoy. 587 01:12:02,190 --> 01:12:04,600 Tell His Majesty I am back. 588 01:12:04,720 --> 01:12:08,260 King Yuri is no longer my king.