1 00:00:05,463 --> 00:00:07,975 Episode 9 2 00:00:52,411 --> 00:00:55,099 Have her serve at the ceremony. 3 00:00:55,763 --> 00:00:57,040 Yes. 4 00:01:01,215 --> 00:01:04,518 Ahead of the crowning ceremony in two days, 5 00:01:05,729 --> 00:01:09,800 a junket to greet foreign delegations shall take place. 6 00:01:10,307 --> 00:01:14,732 I shall not tolerate even the slightest oversight. 7 00:01:15,063 --> 00:01:16,890 Is that understood? 8 00:01:17,010 --> 00:01:17,859 Yes. 9 00:01:25,975 --> 00:01:26,899 Milady. 10 00:01:35,023 --> 00:01:36,829 I just found out their location. 11 00:01:36,949 --> 00:01:39,669 Security will be tight, so be careful. 12 00:01:39,789 --> 00:01:40,902 Yes. 13 00:01:41,022 --> 00:01:42,112 Who's there? 14 00:02:11,597 --> 00:02:12,984 My apologies. 15 00:02:26,878 --> 00:02:28,551 Be careful out there. 16 00:03:59,375 --> 00:04:00,740 What are you doing? 17 00:04:02,634 --> 00:04:04,198 Do you want to make all our efforts go in vain? 18 00:04:04,318 --> 00:04:06,620 Know how long I've waited for this moment? 19 00:04:06,740 --> 00:04:08,654 I can do it. 20 00:04:08,774 --> 00:04:12,728 Right now, I can slay King Yuri on the spot. 21 00:04:16,096 --> 00:04:18,705 I never received any such order. 22 00:04:18,825 --> 00:04:22,470 Act incautiously, and we will all die. 23 00:04:40,010 --> 00:04:42,268 I laud your efforts. 24 00:04:50,708 --> 00:04:53,108 Was this sent by our spies in Buyeo? 25 00:04:53,228 --> 00:04:54,209 Yes. 26 00:04:54,935 --> 00:04:58,700 I was perlustrating the intelligence they collected. 27 00:04:58,820 --> 00:05:00,867 Any quiddity to report? 28 00:05:00,987 --> 00:05:02,981 We received reports that the Wesaja of Buyeo, Tak Rok, 29 00:05:03,101 --> 00:05:05,755 recently was dispatched to the Black Shadows' training camp, where he's now in charge. 30 00:05:05,875 --> 00:05:07,213 Tak Rok?! 31 00:05:07,333 --> 00:05:08,226 Yes. 32 00:05:09,331 --> 00:05:12,062 Tak Rok enjoys King Daeso's utmost credence. 33 00:05:12,182 --> 00:05:14,780 If someone like him is bequeathed such a position, 34 00:05:14,900 --> 00:05:18,435 wouldn't that prove the Black Shadows have gained significant clout? 35 00:05:18,963 --> 00:05:21,407 No matter how important the Black Shadows might be, 36 00:05:21,527 --> 00:05:24,453 sending a court official of such importance there can only mean… 37 00:05:25,384 --> 00:05:27,475 an ignominious transfer of duties. 38 00:05:27,595 --> 00:05:30,926 Such was my appraisal as well. 39 00:05:31,505 --> 00:05:36,180 What would an ignominious demotion such as this entail? 40 00:05:36,300 --> 00:05:39,548 To regain King Daeso's graces, 41 00:05:39,668 --> 00:05:43,534 he will use the Black Shadows, even if in heedless nimiety. 42 00:05:45,339 --> 00:05:47,580 Reinforce palace security, 43 00:05:47,700 --> 00:05:51,764 and keep a vigilant eye on all the delegations who will join the ceremony. 44 00:05:51,884 --> 00:05:53,239 Your wish is my command. 45 00:05:55,529 --> 00:05:59,285 Muhyul will sit this mission out. 46 00:06:01,200 --> 00:06:02,632 All of a sudden, why? 47 00:06:02,752 --> 00:06:04,327 What's wrong? 48 00:06:04,701 --> 00:06:07,266 You can ask him the reason. 49 00:06:08,389 --> 00:06:09,512 Muhyul. 50 00:06:13,189 --> 00:06:18,354 A single mistake in this mission, and all our lives could be at stake. 51 00:06:19,808 --> 00:06:26,623 And I shall never accept ruining a mission out of personal issues. 52 00:06:26,743 --> 00:06:28,384 What happened? 53 00:06:28,504 --> 00:06:32,343 He said he's killing King Yuri. Inside the capital. 54 00:06:32,463 --> 00:06:33,643 What?! 55 00:06:38,817 --> 00:06:41,365 It was imprudent, I admit it. 56 00:06:41,485 --> 00:06:45,747 I'll never let my personal feelings lead the way, 57 00:06:45,867 --> 00:06:49,252 and put other people's lives at risk again. 58 00:06:50,899 --> 00:06:53,068 We all have our duties to fulfill, 59 00:06:53,188 --> 00:06:55,820 how can we leave Muhyul out? 60 00:06:56,547 --> 00:07:00,671 He lost his mind for a brief moment, so just close an eye this once. 61 00:07:06,306 --> 00:07:12,043 Did you get that map of the palace storehouse from Yeon? 62 00:07:25,583 --> 00:07:29,150 Muhyul and I will enter the storehouse. 63 00:07:29,270 --> 00:07:32,058 Maro and Maenggwang, you set up the explosives. 64 00:08:02,265 --> 00:08:04,664 Stop what you're doing. 65 00:08:07,689 --> 00:08:09,472 Everyone gather here. 66 00:08:09,592 --> 00:08:12,202 I've heard new court ladies recently joined the palace. 67 00:08:12,322 --> 00:08:14,193 Move to the side. 68 00:08:27,980 --> 00:08:32,072 You shall be excluded from serving at this ceremony. 69 00:08:33,925 --> 00:08:38,363 Her Highness ordered us to serve at the ceremony. 70 00:08:40,211 --> 00:08:43,979 If I say you're not allowed in, that's the final word. 71 00:08:44,879 --> 00:08:47,257 Then, tell Her Highness to change our orders. 72 00:08:47,377 --> 00:08:50,979 We answer to Her Highness alone. 73 00:08:56,057 --> 00:08:57,774 Then, you shall remain. 74 00:08:57,894 --> 00:09:00,019 The others, go back. 75 00:09:04,797 --> 00:09:06,074 Wait. 76 00:09:08,725 --> 00:09:10,927 I've seen you before. 77 00:09:15,129 --> 00:09:17,325 Have we ever met? 78 00:09:17,840 --> 00:09:19,117 Never. 79 00:09:23,512 --> 00:09:25,681 Are you sure? 80 00:09:26,816 --> 00:09:27,785 Yes. 81 00:09:44,595 --> 00:09:47,149 You fool, all you need to start your skullduggery is a comely face. 82 00:09:47,269 --> 00:09:50,672 Skullduggery?! If there is anything I can boast about, that's my memory and keen eyes. 83 00:09:50,792 --> 00:09:55,261 Stop prattling. We need to inspect all the delegations, so hurry up! 84 00:10:16,972 --> 00:10:21,463 Security is too tight to do it at the crowning ceremony. 85 00:10:25,207 --> 00:10:28,851 We'll have to get it done tomorrow at the junket. 86 00:10:56,699 --> 00:10:57,932 You, there! 87 00:11:02,006 --> 00:11:05,639 You look like new recruits. 88 00:11:05,759 --> 00:11:09,640 If you vanquish me, I shall take care of you in the future. 89 00:11:11,295 --> 00:11:12,837 I won't hold back. 90 00:11:29,993 --> 00:11:33,604 Isn't that Princess Seryu, who married one of the Gisan leaders? 91 00:11:33,724 --> 00:11:37,611 Sending your only daughter to a barbaric place like that. 92 00:11:37,731 --> 00:11:40,033 His Majesty is quite dispiteous himself. 93 00:11:40,153 --> 00:11:43,176 Don't twaddle such palaver. 94 00:11:44,237 --> 00:11:47,364 His Highness cared deeply about her. 95 00:11:47,484 --> 00:11:50,953 We shall protect her instead. 96 00:11:51,674 --> 00:11:54,734 So keep that in mind, and treat her with respect. 97 00:13:33,495 --> 00:13:34,816 Begin. 98 00:13:34,936 --> 00:13:36,269 Yes. 99 00:14:08,766 --> 00:14:13,676 Inside this was odorless, colorless, tasteless poison. 100 00:14:14,050 --> 00:14:16,626 This doesn't change any of the associated liquid's attributes. 101 00:14:16,746 --> 00:14:19,843 What's more, it doesn't kill through normal consumption. 102 00:14:19,963 --> 00:14:22,793 Then, how are we going to use it for our mission? 103 00:14:22,913 --> 00:14:24,731 This is another type of poison. 104 00:14:24,851 --> 00:14:28,848 We spread this on the goblet that the dead man drank. 105 00:14:29,157 --> 00:14:31,194 Whenever these two kinds of poison meet, 106 00:14:31,314 --> 00:14:33,660 they combine into deadly venom. 107 00:15:18,436 --> 00:15:19,952 Get up! 108 00:15:20,264 --> 00:15:22,145 Get up, you fool! 109 00:15:23,839 --> 00:15:26,151 You pathetic fools. 110 00:15:26,271 --> 00:15:29,104 Is this the time to fall asleep?! 111 00:15:29,224 --> 00:15:32,101 You fools must have a death wish. 112 00:15:35,494 --> 00:15:37,090 Open the door. 113 00:16:15,592 --> 00:16:20,874 This is His Majesty's goblet, and this one is for the Xin envoy. 114 00:16:21,204 --> 00:16:23,274 You shan't allow any blunder to happen. 115 00:17:50,537 --> 00:17:52,903 You really have never met me? 116 00:17:56,516 --> 00:17:58,333 Never. 117 00:17:58,652 --> 00:18:04,003 Then… we can just get to know each other from now. 118 00:18:04,123 --> 00:18:07,396 My name is Chubalso. Yours? 119 00:18:08,583 --> 00:18:11,270 - Myoseon. - Myoseon! 120 00:18:12,260 --> 00:18:16,146 Myoseon. What do I look like? 121 00:18:18,458 --> 00:18:23,574 Ahh… what I do is a secret, so I can't tell you. 122 00:18:24,625 --> 00:18:28,877 All you need to know is that I can easily take good care of you. 123 00:18:31,583 --> 00:18:34,192 If you keep this up, I will tell my superiors. 124 00:18:34,312 --> 00:18:36,438 Oh oh! You even try to evade me! 125 00:18:36,558 --> 00:18:37,473 Hey! 126 00:18:45,926 --> 00:18:48,524 Will you stop with this chicanery? 127 00:18:48,644 --> 00:18:51,915 Chicanery?! Isn't this work as well? 128 00:18:52,035 --> 00:18:54,315 Is teasing a court lady work?! 129 00:18:54,953 --> 00:18:57,970 If you keep this up, you'll be kicked out of the palace. 130 00:18:58,090 --> 00:19:02,261 If I have to keep living this humdrum life, leaving here would be much better. 131 00:19:24,421 --> 00:19:26,878 What is it? 132 00:19:27,936 --> 00:19:32,588 I can't say yet. We'll have to let another day pass. 133 00:19:45,730 --> 00:19:51,427 He's headed to the foreign delegations' junket, so he can't meet you. 134 00:19:51,547 --> 00:19:54,949 Junket or ceremony is fine, but I need to talk with him now. 135 00:19:55,069 --> 00:19:58,421 I have something to disclose that he shall not regret. 136 00:19:58,846 --> 00:20:00,101 Are you positive? 137 00:20:00,221 --> 00:20:03,710 Have you ever seen me engage in empty sophistry? 138 00:20:07,554 --> 00:20:10,417 His Majesty's life could be in peril?! 139 00:20:10,537 --> 00:20:12,574 What are you talking about? 140 00:20:12,694 --> 00:20:17,687 Before I open my mouth, I need a categorical answer. 141 00:20:19,157 --> 00:20:20,906 Go ahead. 142 00:20:21,381 --> 00:20:22,592 Sangganim. 143 00:20:23,913 --> 00:20:27,524 To act as your right hand, I absconded from His Majesty's graces. 144 00:20:27,644 --> 00:20:32,387 Losing His Majesty's graces in the capital put me in a calamitous morass. 145 00:20:32,507 --> 00:20:35,208 That is of no concern to yours truly. 146 00:20:35,328 --> 00:20:36,529 Sangganim! 147 00:20:36,649 --> 00:20:38,928 How could you utter such insouciant words? 148 00:20:39,048 --> 00:20:42,517 I am ready to stake my life on the Biryu clan and you. 149 00:20:42,637 --> 00:20:45,027 How could you neglect my fealty? 150 00:20:45,147 --> 00:20:48,950 Stop prattling that gob of yours! Get to the point. 151 00:20:53,108 --> 00:20:56,620 By any chance, have you ever heard of the Black Shadows? 152 00:20:57,985 --> 00:20:59,086 Black Shadows?! 153 00:20:59,206 --> 00:21:00,099 Yes. 154 00:21:01,684 --> 00:21:04,872 According to unfailing sources of mine, 155 00:21:04,992 --> 00:21:08,661 the Black Shadows recently infiltrated the capital. 156 00:21:11,081 --> 00:21:16,314 Why would those direful Black Shadows infiltrate the capital? 157 00:21:19,109 --> 00:21:21,354 Wouldn't it be to assassinate His Majesty? 158 00:21:21,474 --> 00:21:24,173 Fine, you may leave. 159 00:21:25,505 --> 00:21:26,606 Sangganim! 160 00:21:26,726 --> 00:21:29,632 - I shall… - I said leave us! 161 00:21:42,830 --> 00:21:44,905 What do you have in mind? 162 00:21:49,138 --> 00:21:51,847 I shall pretend I never heard that. 163 00:21:58,755 --> 00:22:00,714 What are your conclusions? 164 00:22:00,834 --> 00:22:01,947 It's poison, all right. 165 00:22:02,067 --> 00:22:03,741 It's not the kind that would kill, 166 00:22:03,742 --> 00:22:06,241 but is strong enough to make people faint temporarily. 167 00:22:14,054 --> 00:22:15,926 Where is Wang Daein*? 168 00:22:14,098 --> 00:22:19,273 {\a6}*"Daren" in Mandarin, deferential address used by Chinese dynasties 169 00:22:16,046 --> 00:22:19,273 He is waiting for you at the junket hall. 170 00:22:20,322 --> 00:22:21,924 Let's go. 171 00:22:25,387 --> 00:22:26,840 Your Majesty. 172 00:22:26,960 --> 00:22:28,887 What is the matter? 173 00:22:29,460 --> 00:22:34,401 May you cancel the junket, and take all the foreign delegates into custody. 174 00:22:34,521 --> 00:22:36,449 Cancel the junket?! 175 00:22:36,569 --> 00:22:38,563 We found traces leading us to speculate… 176 00:22:38,564 --> 00:22:40,963 the Black Shadows might have infiltrated the palace. 177 00:22:42,374 --> 00:22:44,752 Do you have any clear evidence? 178 00:22:44,872 --> 00:22:50,161 Yes. Guards in the palace were hit with poisonous needles and collapsed. 179 00:22:51,710 --> 00:22:55,651 That is the kind of poison Buyeo's Black Shadows use. 180 00:22:56,327 --> 00:22:57,296 Your Majesty. 181 00:22:57,416 --> 00:23:01,766 We'll have to cancel the junket, and keep the delegations in custody. 182 00:23:04,699 --> 00:23:08,486 This junket was organized to welcome the delegations and bolster goodwill. 183 00:23:08,606 --> 00:23:10,578 It shan't be canceled. 184 00:23:10,698 --> 00:23:11,921 Your Majesty. 185 00:23:12,955 --> 00:23:16,676 To avoid any mischance, reinforce security at the junket hall. 186 00:23:18,129 --> 00:23:19,847 - Let's go. - Yes. 187 00:24:40,752 --> 00:24:42,502 It's been such a long time! 188 00:24:42,622 --> 00:24:44,330 I am grateful you greeted us with your presence. 189 00:24:44,450 --> 00:24:47,230 I am glad you came. 190 00:24:47,350 --> 00:24:49,335 My gratitude for being here. 191 00:24:49,450 --> 00:24:52,135 I shall repay this debt of gratitude. 192 00:24:52,450 --> 00:24:54,137 My gratitude for being here. 193 00:25:00,660 --> 00:25:02,928 Here, may you enjoy this junket. 194 00:25:03,048 --> 00:25:05,609 My gratitude. 195 00:25:37,162 --> 00:25:39,497 There are no words to express my felicity at seeing all of you here, 196 00:25:39,617 --> 00:25:42,545 coalescing together to celebrate our crowning ceremony. 197 00:25:42,665 --> 00:25:45,936 Let this be a proof of our alliance's utmost vehemence, 198 00:25:46,056 --> 00:25:49,879 and let us commingle in a celebratory toast to hallow our sodality. 199 00:25:54,499 --> 00:25:56,091 You may enter. 200 00:26:27,185 --> 00:26:29,056 Such an exquisite goblet. 201 00:26:41,326 --> 00:26:42,559 Your Majesty. 202 00:26:45,157 --> 00:26:51,061 I've prepared a gift for you and Wang Daein. 203 00:26:54,335 --> 00:26:56,724 And what is that? 204 00:26:57,427 --> 00:26:59,204 Yeon Hwa. 205 00:27:06,521 --> 00:27:10,770 These are goblets I crafted myself. 206 00:27:10,890 --> 00:27:14,051 As a symbol of my yearning for a long- lasting alliance between our countries, 207 00:27:14,171 --> 00:27:16,473 I crafted these goblets. 208 00:27:18,065 --> 00:27:20,803 Our Crown Prince has a special talent for this. 209 00:27:20,923 --> 00:27:23,467 I'm in awe at your generosity. 210 00:27:24,392 --> 00:27:27,992 Fine, you shall fill these instead. 211 00:27:50,794 --> 00:27:54,537 What are you waiting for? Fill these goblets. 212 00:28:19,323 --> 00:28:20,556 Here! 213 00:28:21,392 --> 00:28:26,814 May joviality bless us all, and let us honor this moment! 214 00:28:59,466 --> 00:29:01,587 Wang Daein! 215 00:29:05,095 --> 00:29:06,944 Look… Wang Daein! 216 00:29:08,221 --> 00:29:09,652 Wang Daein! 217 00:29:09,772 --> 00:29:11,392 What's wrong with you? 218 00:29:11,512 --> 00:29:12,655 What are you doing?! 219 00:29:12,775 --> 00:29:14,460 Escort Wang Daein! 220 00:29:15,694 --> 00:29:17,345 Don't move a finger and stay where you are! 221 00:29:17,465 --> 00:29:19,481 Call the physicians! 222 00:29:20,670 --> 00:29:22,187 Wang Daein! 223 00:29:33,036 --> 00:29:36,933 Seal all the exits, and don't let a single soul escape from the palace! 224 00:29:37,053 --> 00:29:38,188 Yes! 225 00:30:25,883 --> 00:30:27,050 What is going on? 226 00:30:27,170 --> 00:30:30,055 The Xin envoy died at the junket. 227 00:30:31,454 --> 00:30:33,823 Did you seal all the exits for the delegates? 228 00:30:33,943 --> 00:30:36,267 They're all confined inside the junket hall. 229 00:30:36,387 --> 00:30:37,610 Daebonim! 230 00:30:38,447 --> 00:30:40,582 What's wrong? Why did you leave the junket hall? 231 00:30:40,702 --> 00:30:43,995 Someone threw explosives inside the hall, and a few delegates escaped. 232 00:30:59,490 --> 00:31:00,591 Yeon?! 233 00:31:00,711 --> 00:31:02,594 She still isn't here. 234 00:31:03,541 --> 00:31:04,642 Leave first. 235 00:31:58,392 --> 00:32:00,109 Escort her out of here! 236 00:32:47,710 --> 00:32:48,789 Master! 237 00:32:48,909 --> 00:32:49,867 Master. 238 00:32:49,987 --> 00:32:53,324 At the pa… Where are you going? 239 00:32:53,444 --> 00:32:57,247 I wasn't invited to the junket, but I'll have to attend the ceremony at least. 240 00:32:57,756 --> 00:32:59,165 There's no need. 241 00:32:59,285 --> 00:33:00,486 What are you prattling about? 242 00:33:00,606 --> 00:33:02,952 The entire capital is in turmoil. 243 00:33:03,072 --> 00:33:07,180 The Xin envoy died at the junket. 244 00:33:07,774 --> 00:33:09,050 What?! 245 00:33:15,524 --> 00:33:17,527 I can't believe this. 246 00:33:18,870 --> 00:33:22,351 They postponed the crowning ceremony indefinitely?! 247 00:33:22,471 --> 00:33:23,474 Mother. 248 00:33:23,594 --> 00:33:25,302 Becalm yourself. 249 00:33:25,422 --> 00:33:28,472 How long did I wait for this day?! 250 00:33:28,592 --> 00:33:31,287 How can it end so grievously? 251 00:33:31,407 --> 00:33:34,545 The alliance between Goguryeo and the Xin is on the verge of collapse. 252 00:33:34,665 --> 00:33:37,849 Is that crowning ceremony of any importance now? 253 00:33:38,575 --> 00:33:43,808 May you not betray your feelings, and wait for His Majesty's call. 254 00:34:32,685 --> 00:34:35,637 Thankfully, it's not a deep wound. 255 00:34:37,325 --> 00:34:38,822 I'm grateful. 256 00:34:47,393 --> 00:34:48,428 Yeon. 257 00:34:51,513 --> 00:34:53,073 Get up. 258 00:35:32,276 --> 00:35:35,733 You can easily see other people's wounds, 259 00:35:35,853 --> 00:35:39,249 but you don't even realize you're hurting yourself. 260 00:35:41,691 --> 00:35:43,915 I feared you'd worry for nothing. 261 00:35:49,243 --> 00:35:53,569 Whatever happens to you, never try to hide it from me. 262 00:35:54,405 --> 00:35:57,047 Be it wounds hurting your body… 263 00:35:57,167 --> 00:36:00,356 or piercing your heart. 264 00:36:01,450 --> 00:36:02,330 Yes. 265 00:36:58,917 --> 00:37:02,568 What are you doing here, all dejected in melancholy? 266 00:37:04,355 --> 00:37:08,208 Hey, our mission is complete, and nobody was hurt seriously. 267 00:37:08,328 --> 00:37:10,323 What's wrong with you? 268 00:37:11,884 --> 00:37:13,205 Just… 269 00:37:18,445 --> 00:37:20,446 By the way. 270 00:37:20,805 --> 00:37:24,315 Milady and Dojin, you know? 271 00:37:25,319 --> 00:37:27,732 Doesn't it look like something's going on between those two? 272 00:37:29,216 --> 00:37:31,289 And how would I know that? 273 00:37:33,091 --> 00:37:34,258 Hey… 274 00:37:34,378 --> 00:37:37,412 Don't tell me you like her as well?! 275 00:37:38,001 --> 00:37:39,931 What are you saying? 276 00:37:41,172 --> 00:37:45,665 If such is the case, just give up now and save yourself the misery. 277 00:37:45,785 --> 00:37:49,210 We're only Black Shadows in theory. We're always slaves, after all. 278 00:37:49,330 --> 00:37:54,455 Dojin might be a Black Shadow himself, but wasn't he a Buyeo royal? 279 00:37:54,575 --> 00:37:58,704 In a word, she's not made for people like us. 280 00:37:58,824 --> 00:38:02,315 You shan't even look at a tree you can't climb. 281 00:38:25,983 --> 00:38:29,105 How is your wound? 282 00:38:29,792 --> 00:38:31,906 I'm fine, so you needn't worry. 283 00:38:33,337 --> 00:38:36,023 There is something I'd like to ask you. 284 00:38:36,143 --> 00:38:40,239 They changed the goblets, so how did the Xin envoy die? 285 00:38:46,624 --> 00:38:51,919 To prepare for such an eventuality, I brought a pellet of poison with me. 286 00:39:03,916 --> 00:39:05,124 Is that so? 287 00:39:05,612 --> 00:39:08,708 You put your life at risk doing that. 288 00:39:08,828 --> 00:39:12,826 I thought it was necessary, not to risk everyone's lives. 289 00:39:12,946 --> 00:39:14,125 Yeon! 290 00:39:14,741 --> 00:39:15,864 No. 291 00:39:16,459 --> 00:39:21,242 Yeon went to Goguryeo as just another Black Shadow like you. 292 00:39:21,362 --> 00:39:25,328 Worrying for the safety of one's compeers is natural. 293 00:39:26,033 --> 00:39:32,490 I laud your efforts. Have some rest, and tomorrow we will go meet His Majesty. 294 00:39:34,161 --> 00:39:39,071 His Majesty shall bountifully reward your accomplishments! 295 00:39:40,748 --> 00:39:43,276 We even get to meet the king. 296 00:39:43,277 --> 00:39:46,076 Now we can stop worrying about our lives. 297 00:39:46,196 --> 00:39:48,146 We will probably not live as slaves anymore, 298 00:39:48,266 --> 00:39:52,566 but the moment we fail our mission, that will spell our demise. 299 00:39:52,888 --> 00:39:56,744 If it's that, well, we can just leave it to Heaven's will. 300 00:39:57,385 --> 00:40:01,062 Never forget we have something left to accomplish. 301 00:40:06,253 --> 00:40:08,146 You be careful as well. 302 00:40:08,266 --> 00:40:10,194 She's a Buyeo princess. 303 00:40:14,929 --> 00:40:17,659 I should have extended to you my gratitude sooner. 304 00:40:17,779 --> 00:40:21,270 I escaped safely from Goguryeo, thanks to you. 305 00:40:22,849 --> 00:40:26,121 That is what I should tell you. 306 00:40:27,385 --> 00:40:32,669 You saved my life more than once, Milady. 307 00:40:34,184 --> 00:40:37,694 Then, you still owe me something. 308 00:40:38,552 --> 00:40:39,763 Yes. 309 00:40:41,159 --> 00:40:46,708 I hope it never happens, but if you ever find yourself in peril, 310 00:40:47,214 --> 00:40:51,168 I shall pay back this debt of gratitude at all costs. 311 00:40:57,113 --> 00:40:59,182 Is that true?! 312 00:40:59,302 --> 00:41:00,723 Yes, Your Majesty! 313 00:41:06,589 --> 00:41:08,223 Wesaja! 314 00:41:08,343 --> 00:41:12,032 Marvelous. I commend you! 315 00:41:12,152 --> 00:41:14,761 According to reports sent by our spies in Xin territory, 316 00:41:14,881 --> 00:41:18,446 Wang Mang, moved by rampageous angst, is about to break the alliance with Goguryeo. 317 00:41:20,442 --> 00:41:21,752 But, Your Majesty! 318 00:41:22,831 --> 00:41:25,737 An issue of such paramount purport should have been endeavored… 319 00:41:25,857 --> 00:41:27,653 only after Your Majesty's consent. 320 00:41:27,773 --> 00:41:28,688 No. 321 00:41:28,808 --> 00:41:34,203 The only way something like this can succeed is proceeding in secrecy! 322 00:41:35,224 --> 00:41:38,263 Did you really follow them along to Goguryeo? 323 00:41:38,383 --> 00:41:39,628 Yes, Your Majesty. 324 00:41:39,748 --> 00:41:43,076 How sterling of you! 325 00:41:46,403 --> 00:41:49,767 Here are the Black Shadows responsible for our success. 326 00:41:56,197 --> 00:41:58,332 Chief Retainer! 327 00:41:58,452 --> 00:41:59,786 Yes, Your Majesty. 328 00:42:00,204 --> 00:42:02,912 I shall commend them with a drink, 329 00:42:03,032 --> 00:42:04,842 so make preparations. 330 00:42:10,787 --> 00:42:12,680 I've heard the Wesaja is back. 331 00:42:12,800 --> 00:42:17,066 Is it true he killed the Xin envoy in Goguryeo? 332 00:42:17,545 --> 00:42:18,580 Yes. 333 00:42:19,945 --> 00:42:21,883 We had barely ousted him from power, 334 00:42:22,003 --> 00:42:24,569 but he has regained His Majesty's favors already. 335 00:42:24,689 --> 00:42:27,135 Just ousting him from power shan't suffice. 336 00:42:27,444 --> 00:42:30,350 We need to act with decisive resolve this time. 337 00:42:33,697 --> 00:42:36,291 Before long, I shall send one of my people, 338 00:42:36,411 --> 00:42:39,154 so come to my residence. 339 00:42:39,274 --> 00:42:40,915 I shall do that. 340 00:42:47,805 --> 00:42:49,501 Your grace astounds me, Your Majesty. 341 00:42:49,621 --> 00:42:52,901 I shall dutifully forgo my life to serve and protect you. 342 00:42:56,325 --> 00:42:59,694 I always had you serving me, 343 00:42:59,814 --> 00:43:03,102 but serving you myself is most diverting. 344 00:43:04,340 --> 00:43:06,575 Your grace is immeasurable, Your Majesty. 345 00:43:11,991 --> 00:43:17,191 Did you say you come from Goguryeo? 346 00:43:18,262 --> 00:43:19,583 Yes, Your Majesty. 347 00:43:19,703 --> 00:43:21,916 What is your name? 348 00:43:23,150 --> 00:43:24,977 Muhyul, Your Majesty. 349 00:43:25,097 --> 00:43:27,204 My name is Maro. 350 00:43:28,766 --> 00:43:31,546 What were you doing in Goguryeo? 351 00:43:32,924 --> 00:43:35,255 I was a decorator. 352 00:43:36,097 --> 00:43:38,042 Decorator?! 353 00:43:38,162 --> 00:43:42,275 His deep revulsion for King Yuri engulfs his every bone. 354 00:43:43,621 --> 00:43:45,192 Then… 355 00:43:45,852 --> 00:43:50,527 I shall find a way to expunge that viperous grief of yours. 356 00:44:13,883 --> 00:44:17,001 Raise your cups! 357 00:44:19,007 --> 00:44:23,476 Be as it may, all I served you today is a mere drink, 358 00:44:23,596 --> 00:44:30,620 but next time, I shall fill your cups with riches and fame. 359 00:44:31,355 --> 00:44:32,830 Here, let us drink! 360 00:44:58,682 --> 00:45:01,302 - Go have a drink. - Yes. 361 00:45:07,445 --> 00:45:09,526 Hey, let's go, uh? 362 00:45:21,155 --> 00:45:24,238 His Majesty must have done it by mistake. 363 00:45:24,358 --> 00:45:28,664 Why would he leave your cup empty, otherwise? 364 00:45:32,075 --> 00:45:33,793 Let's go have a drink. 365 00:45:33,913 --> 00:45:35,951 It won't match what His Majesty could have served you, 366 00:45:36,071 --> 00:45:38,215 but I'll pour you one. 367 00:45:38,835 --> 00:45:41,389 Because my father was a traitor. 368 00:45:43,267 --> 00:45:46,085 No matter how meritorious a deed it is, 369 00:45:46,205 --> 00:45:49,806 the treacherous blood flowing in my veins will not disappear. 370 00:45:52,922 --> 00:45:54,067 Dojin. 371 00:45:58,757 --> 00:46:01,201 Will you leave me alone for a moment? 372 00:46:03,899 --> 00:46:06,640 Hey! What are you waiting for?! 373 00:46:16,883 --> 00:46:22,064 I can't figure out what His Majesty really thinks about Dojin. 374 00:46:24,237 --> 00:46:27,588 No matter if his father was accused of treason, 375 00:46:27,708 --> 00:46:32,145 that is not Dojin's fault, and he even did something so important. 376 00:46:32,265 --> 00:46:35,140 His Majesty will have something in mind for him, 377 00:46:35,260 --> 00:46:37,024 so don't worry. 378 00:46:41,241 --> 00:46:43,311 - So, where are we going? - Where do you think? 379 00:46:43,431 --> 00:46:44,544 A brothel. 380 00:46:44,664 --> 00:46:45,887 You know where that is? 381 00:46:46,007 --> 00:46:47,075 Just follow me. 382 00:46:47,195 --> 00:46:50,036 Until Dojin joins us… 383 00:46:50,840 --> 00:46:53,482 Let's wait at the Wesaja's residence. 384 00:46:53,602 --> 00:46:56,672 Hey, where's the need to worry about his feelings? 385 00:46:56,792 --> 00:46:57,861 Let's go. 386 00:47:07,862 --> 00:47:09,470 Let's go by ourselves. 387 00:47:17,798 --> 00:47:19,691 Ehhh… pathetic fools. 388 00:47:27,937 --> 00:47:29,544 His Majesty is looking for you. 389 00:47:46,074 --> 00:47:47,323 Have a seat. 390 00:48:12,728 --> 00:48:18,974 Seeing you reminds me of your late father. 391 00:48:22,083 --> 00:48:26,201 Only two things have I regretted my entire life. 392 00:48:26,321 --> 00:48:29,274 One was sparing Jumong, 393 00:48:30,837 --> 00:48:33,611 and the other, slaying your father. 394 00:48:36,007 --> 00:48:39,706 But, if I had to go back to those days, 395 00:48:39,826 --> 00:48:43,185 I would be forced to kill your father again. 396 00:48:44,506 --> 00:48:50,556 Even if your father was someone Buyeo needed, 397 00:48:50,676 --> 00:48:54,740 I couldn't allow anyone challenging my authority to survive. 398 00:48:59,036 --> 00:49:02,801 Were you disappointed that I left your cup empty? 399 00:49:06,886 --> 00:49:10,808 It is certain what you did was most meritorious, 400 00:49:10,928 --> 00:49:14,397 but that alone shan't fill the cup I gave you. 401 00:49:16,400 --> 00:49:19,945 The expectations I had for your father. 402 00:49:20,065 --> 00:49:23,182 The ones I felt by sparing you. 403 00:49:23,909 --> 00:49:29,501 You shall fulfill all those, before that cup can be filled. 404 00:49:31,438 --> 00:49:33,728 Until that day, 405 00:49:33,848 --> 00:49:37,515 all I can do is share my cup with you. 406 00:49:57,077 --> 00:49:58,288 Drink! 407 00:50:24,587 --> 00:50:26,040 Your Majesty! 408 00:50:27,031 --> 00:50:29,937 This humble servant of yours, Dojin, 409 00:50:30,057 --> 00:50:33,812 shan't forget your benevolence until I meet my demise. 410 00:51:08,271 --> 00:51:12,593 Leaving you there alone, it just didn't feel right. 411 00:51:14,859 --> 00:51:16,686 Have a seat. 412 00:51:19,020 --> 00:51:22,406 I prepared everything, so it should be all right. 413 00:51:27,216 --> 00:51:28,593 Here, have some. 414 00:51:31,654 --> 00:51:35,467 This is something Father greatly cherishes. 415 00:51:38,379 --> 00:51:40,256 Let's all have a toast. 416 00:51:54,056 --> 00:51:57,311 And we let such an opportunity slide for this? 417 00:52:06,384 --> 00:52:08,079 Where are you running to?! 418 00:52:08,199 --> 00:52:09,882 Owner! 419 00:52:10,002 --> 00:52:12,002 Owner!! 420 00:52:14,684 --> 00:52:16,192 You foolish scoundrels. 421 00:52:16,312 --> 00:52:18,790 What friendship could there be among Black Shadows? 422 00:52:18,910 --> 00:52:22,512 One day we kill, the other we're killed. 423 00:52:23,789 --> 00:52:25,705 What you said is right. 424 00:52:26,586 --> 00:52:30,255 Black Shadows need no friends. 425 00:52:31,012 --> 00:52:32,355 Chief Retainer. 426 00:52:39,537 --> 00:52:43,737 More than friends, isn't this what they really need? 427 00:52:56,698 --> 00:53:00,972 There was nothing wrong with the goblet His Highness crafted. 428 00:53:02,719 --> 00:53:06,149 Your Majesty, didn't I tell you? 429 00:53:06,269 --> 00:53:09,894 Prince Yeojin has nothing to do with this. 430 00:53:10,349 --> 00:53:13,322 Then, how could this happen? 431 00:53:13,442 --> 00:53:17,124 The wine which was served had no poison, either. 432 00:53:17,244 --> 00:53:19,853 Didn't I tell you to find what killed him? 433 00:53:19,973 --> 00:53:23,728 What killed him… was on the jorum. 434 00:53:23,848 --> 00:53:29,052 On the jorum, you say? I drank from that jorum myself. 435 00:53:37,380 --> 00:53:40,113 Check the mouth of that jorum, Your Majesty. 436 00:53:49,647 --> 00:53:54,557 Before you exchanged them, those two goblets had the same poison. 437 00:53:55,372 --> 00:54:00,317 When you ordered the exchange, that court lady serving drinks… 438 00:54:00,437 --> 00:54:04,060 spread poison on one side of that jorum's mouth. 439 00:54:04,180 --> 00:54:07,319 She served you with the unblemished side, 440 00:54:07,439 --> 00:54:11,803 and used the poisoned one to serve Wang Daein. 441 00:54:11,923 --> 00:54:16,184 That's the reason you survived this, despite drinking from the same jorum. 442 00:54:18,078 --> 00:54:25,259 The only people who would use poison with such ease are Buyeo's Black Shadows. 443 00:54:33,476 --> 00:54:34,929 Your Majesty. 444 00:54:35,567 --> 00:54:39,311 We proved Yeojin has nothing to do with this, 445 00:54:39,431 --> 00:54:43,574 so shouldn't we proceed with the crowning ceremony which was postponed? 446 00:54:44,640 --> 00:54:46,929 It is not the right time. 447 00:54:47,524 --> 00:54:48,845 Your Majesty! 448 00:54:55,305 --> 00:54:59,299 It was my fault, for not trusting your judgment. 449 00:55:00,061 --> 00:55:04,382 The alliance with the Xin we so strenuously forged is now history, 450 00:55:04,502 --> 00:55:07,729 so I shall not take this lying down. 451 00:55:09,050 --> 00:55:12,749 Devise a way to avenge King Daeso's provocation. 452 00:55:12,869 --> 00:55:14,311 Yes, Your Majesty. 453 00:55:20,168 --> 00:55:23,063 Would I have come all the way here, if I wasn't engulfed by anxiety? 454 00:55:23,183 --> 00:55:27,291 If this keeps up, you never know when Yeojin will be proclaimed. 455 00:55:27,411 --> 00:55:33,182 Still, this is not the time to press His Majesty regarding the ceremony. 456 00:55:33,729 --> 00:55:35,006 And why? 457 00:55:35,126 --> 00:55:38,265 We can't leave that position empty, can we? 458 00:55:38,385 --> 00:55:43,359 The more haste you show, the worse it could influence His Highness's situation. 459 00:55:43,479 --> 00:55:45,297 What are you implying? 460 00:55:45,417 --> 00:55:49,480 There's no alternatives to him, why are you so impatient? 461 00:55:49,600 --> 00:55:52,970 What is important now for His Highness is not the title itself, 462 00:55:53,090 --> 00:55:55,458 but what he can do as a Goguryeo prince. 463 00:55:56,867 --> 00:55:59,994 Because of this situation, our alliance with the Xin is in tatters. 464 00:56:00,114 --> 00:56:04,721 So, should His Highness manage to solve this diplomatic impasse, 465 00:56:04,841 --> 00:56:06,945 he could gain His Majesty's favors. 466 00:56:07,065 --> 00:56:11,062 And when that happens, all matters you worry about shall be swiftly resolved. 467 00:56:11,855 --> 00:56:13,374 You have any plan? 468 00:56:13,494 --> 00:56:14,431 Yes. 469 00:56:47,879 --> 00:56:49,127 Shoot! 470 00:56:55,923 --> 00:56:56,914 Dojin. 471 00:56:58,653 --> 00:57:00,824 The Wesaja is looking for you. 472 00:57:09,431 --> 00:57:12,460 - Were you looking for me? - Yes, here you are. 473 00:57:19,027 --> 00:57:25,335 You shan't misknow His Majesty if he treats you with disregard. 474 00:57:26,092 --> 00:57:32,566 His Majesty will surely know all you went through because of your father. 475 00:57:33,534 --> 00:57:37,766 The day will come, when he shall prove how much he cherishes you. 476 00:57:37,886 --> 00:57:39,927 I will bear it in mind. 477 00:57:40,047 --> 00:57:48,338 When that day comes, I was hoping you could take care of Yeon. 478 00:57:51,156 --> 00:57:54,657 Make Yeon happy. 479 00:58:02,725 --> 00:58:04,222 Wesajanim! 480 00:58:06,189 --> 00:58:07,807 What's wrong? 481 00:58:07,927 --> 00:58:11,815 His Majesty was assaulted by an assassin during hunting! 482 00:58:34,232 --> 00:58:35,752 What's going on? 483 00:58:35,872 --> 00:58:39,619 His Majesty was assaulted. 484 00:59:10,071 --> 00:59:11,878 That shall suffice. 485 00:59:18,835 --> 00:59:20,178 Your Majesty. 486 00:59:20,298 --> 00:59:22,128 It is your humble servant, the Chief Retainer. 487 00:59:22,248 --> 00:59:23,824 Enter! 488 00:59:26,730 --> 00:59:28,646 Who did this? 489 00:59:28,766 --> 00:59:32,988 Did you find out who committed this direful indignity?! 490 00:59:34,692 --> 00:59:41,194 Is it Yuri? Was it an assassin that fool sent?! 491 00:59:42,244 --> 00:59:44,235 It's not that, Your Majesty. 492 00:59:44,355 --> 00:59:46,041 If it's not… 493 00:59:46,988 --> 00:59:49,102 If it's not him, then! 494 00:59:49,222 --> 00:59:52,250 Who could commit such dauntless atrocity?! 495 00:59:52,370 --> 00:59:56,564 The name the assassin confessed… 496 00:59:57,272 --> 00:59:59,144 is the Wesaja. 497 00:59:59,264 --> 01:00:00,531 Tak! 498 01:00:03,820 --> 01:00:05,130 Tak Rok… 499 01:00:06,583 --> 01:00:08,455 Tak Rok! 500 01:00:10,613 --> 01:00:15,452 These were used by your assailants. 501 01:00:17,538 --> 01:00:22,034 These poisonous needles are used by Black Shadows. 502 01:00:35,449 --> 01:00:38,399 Oh! Is His Majesty safe? 503 01:00:38,519 --> 01:00:42,065 I shall seek audience with him immediately, so announce my presence. 504 01:00:44,387 --> 01:00:46,545 May you wait here a moment. 505 01:01:00,758 --> 01:01:03,862 You can't meet His Majesty now. 506 01:01:03,982 --> 01:01:06,074 What is that supposed to mean? 507 01:01:06,194 --> 01:01:07,924 Didn't you tell him I was here? 508 01:01:08,044 --> 01:01:09,311 I did. 509 01:02:41,510 --> 01:02:45,482 A treacherous criminal is waiting for your punishing blade.