Original subtitles

Hey, Bulgae!

[Episode 11] Make your choice now.

Whether you'll fight us,

or join forces with us and fight them.

This is an unimaginable scenario.

With Boss Beom Ryong's strength,

Mr. Jeong's skills,

and Bulgae's...

strategy... I guess?

Anyway, with these three together, there's no way they're losing.

The three of them together can take on anyone and win.

Out of breath?

Struggling over something like this?

Looks like you've gotten pretty rusty.

You have to resort to cheap tricks like throwing dirt? Jeez, you punk.

Anyway, I finished first.

He lies every time he opens his mouth.

I was the fastest one, wasn't I?

What are you talking about? I finished first, and I've been waiting here, man!

Oh, dear.

Gong Bok, you saw everything. Who took them down the fastest?

Huh?

What are you doing over there?

Maybe not?

Did I see it wrong?

You clearly look like mercenaries.

Who's backing you?

You think we're gonna tell you?

You little...

Hold on.

Stay still!

Looks like this is the one.

[VIP Customer, Heaven Casino]

Did you secure the item?

Why aren't you answering? The chairman is waiting.

Chairman, huh?

Who are you?

If you're hiring mercenaries, you should at least recognize my voice.

If it's the chairman of Heaven Casino, it's Do Hyeon Tae, right?

- Who is it? - Tell Chairman Do exactly this.

His turn is coming soon,

so he should stop wasting his time and wait quietly.

[Kim Dae Ho]

Weren't they supposed to be highly skilled?

- I'll find some skilled people again. - No, no!

Are you crazy?

Didn't you hear him?

He's telling you to report to me.

He told you to deliver it to Chairman Do Hyeon Tae of Heaven Hotel.

Now that everyone knows who I am, you're going to hire someone again?

Do you even know how they're going to respond?

What if they tip off Mr. Han that I'm after the item?

How are you going to handle that?

- I'm sorry, sir. - Jeez.

Erase every trace of our conversations so far.

I don't know anything about these hitters or whatever, got it?

Yes, I understand.

Chairman Do!

What on earth is going on?

Hwang Hwa San is the representative of Heaven Capital?

That old man already showed up for work?

Sir... Did you know about this?

How could this happen right after I got my nameplate made?

Sir, you're not just going to sit and watch, are you?

Just because I called you "boss" a few times, you really thought you were one, huh?

- Pardon? - Mr. Geum,

the nameplate isn't the problem right now.

If we're not careful, we're all going to die.

What?

Listen carefully to what I say from now on.

If you wanna live,

forget everything we talked about

and everything we did.

Just go back to being my errand boy

and keep your head down, okay?

Sir, I...

Wait...

Is this it?

That's right.

We found it!

This is the thing we've been looking for?

We need to check.

Check the item yourself.

Give me the body.

Give me the body here.

I told you before. I'll give it to you when this is over.

Come on, let's move. We don't have time.

We need to finish Han Kyung Wook once and for all.

Once we open this, there's no turning back.

If anyone wants out, say it now.

I won't blame you.

There you go again, acting all tough.

What do you mean 'out'?

After coming all the way here?

Isn't this our chance to finish everything? I'm ready.

Even if they rush in, those guys are nothing.

We're running out of time. Stop wasting time and open it.

[Warning]

[Enter the 13 Digit Password] Huh?

It's... it's locked.

Of course, it's locked.

You need to crack it.

Sir, I think you don't understand.

If the file is encrypted, it's not easy to unlock.

You set up all this fancy equipment and still can't crack it?

How impressive.

Who says he can't?

Gong Bok here even hacked police CCTV by himself.

Just wait. He'll crack this in no time.

Wait for what?

I'm warning you again.

If you're trying to trick me, I won't let it slide.

What?

You... You only see what's right in front of your nose?

You think we're just like you?

What did I do?

You really don't know? You drugged the chicken soup and even stole my car.

Was I wrong, or were you idiots?

Idiots? Are you done talking now?

Jeong Ho Myung, look at this shameless punk.

How can we trust a guy like this

- and keep working with him? - Woof, woof!

- Making dog sounds? - Woof, woof!

- Keep it down! Please! - Woof, woof...

You're making me lose focus, jeez.

Is this really the time for us to be fighting each other?

What, are we all trying to get ourselves killed?

He keeps barking!

Woof!

Ma Gong Bok, can you crack this or not?

I need to check, but... it'll probably take some time.

[Warning]

Something feels off about this.

The fact that this file is encrypted

means that accessing it could expose our location.

Expose it? To whom?

This place is dangerous. Let's take all the equipment and move to a safe place.

[Storage Device-001]

[Location Detected Successfully]

Comrade Lieutenant!

We've detected the signal from 001.

A signal?

From where?

It's from Yeongseondo Island in South Korea.

Yeongseondo Island, huh?

Looks like we'll get to visit the south after a long while.

[Issue Prime] Hello, viewers. This is 'Issue Prime'.

Today, we have Candidate Han Kyung Wook with us,

who is now leading the polls by a wide margin in the Imcheon mayoral election.

Hello, Candidate Han.

Hello. I'm Han Kyung Wook, candidate for Imcheon mayor.

Yes, your recent rise in approval ratings has been remarkable.

Some are even saying you're practically running unopposed.

However, some analysts say this momentum would have been difficult

without Candidate Kim Seon Jung's withdrawal.

What do you think about that?

Well, I respect Candidate Kim's choice,

but I believe my approval ratings are not because my opponent is gone,

but because people believe in my policies.

Yes, speaking of your policies, I assume you're referring to

the Yeongseondo Island tourism complex development plan

you proposed for this election.

Could you tell us why you decided to put this forward?

The goal of the development of Yeongseondo Island

is not to create some flashy tourist attraction.

It's about revitalizing Imcheon's stagnant economy

and improving the lives of its citizens.

Increasing residents' incomes and creating jobs.

Those are the two key points of my plan.

However, critics argue that this development will eventually force out

the original residents.

Do you have any measures to address that concern?

As I've said,

the most important thing is the lives of our citizens.

If it's development that drives people out, I'll be the first to oppose it.

[Han Kyung Wook] I will establish a system

to ensure the benefits of this development

go directly back to the people of Yeongseondo Island.

Yes, in four days on Yeongseondo Island, Candidate Han Kyung Wook will be...

That's our Assemblyman Han.

You really are a smooth talker.

You flatter me.

Well, there's no doubt you'll win now.

Oh, the project. How's the project going?

It's proceeding smoothly.

[Approval Plan Disposition Report] Once the situation turned around,

[Imcheon Metropolitan City] even the mayor changed his attitude.

[Approval of the Disposition Plan] The approval that was stalled for a while

[Approval of the Disposition Plan] was finally granted recently.

The remaining procedures are nothing more than formalities.

Heaven Capital has already secured most of the land within the redevelopment zone.

As for the residents still holding out,

[Relocation Order Notice] they won't have much choice

once demolition begins.

Even if you use a bulldozer, it won't be easy.

There are always people like cockroaches wherever you go.

No matter how many times you get rid of them,

they keep crawling back out.

Once elected as mayor, the investors will move in immediately.

We don't have time to waste.

Whether we poison them or crush them, we need to wipe them out quickly.

We'll clear out Zone A this time.

Once we win this election, Zone B and C will move forward automatically.

Wow, just as expected, Assemblyman Han,

you're always quick and efficient, aren't you?

Anyway, just make sure this election ends smoothly.

After that, I'll roll out the red carpet for your future, Mr. Han.

Thank you.

Sir, just a moment...

Is it urgent?

Yes.

Oh? Go ahead. I'll just stay here and relax with some tea.

- Then I'll excuse myself for a moment. - Sure, sure.

What is it?

We got a message from Lee Cheol Jin.

- What? - He says they detected a signal

from Yeongseondo Island attempting to crack the item's password.

So Jeong Ho Myung wasn't bluffing? What about Lee Cheol Jin?

He's on his way down.

That's good.

Contact the people on Yeongseondo Island.

- Tell everyone to gather here tomorrow. - Yes, understood.

Man, what kind of place is this?

This is driving me crazy.

You said it was safe, but it's a ruined resort?

You said you were the best agent in South Korea.

Shouldn't you have at least gotten a bunker ready?

Who even has bunkers these days?

Look how nice this place is. It's spacious and comfortable.

There's even a bathroom inside. And there are places to sleep upstairs.

The toilet doesn't even have running water. What's the point of having one?

At least the lights work.

You're good with stuff like that.

Go fix the water.

Aren't you good at cooking too? I'm hungry.

Come on, move! Tsk, tsk.

Are you trying to pick a fight?

Ugh, this is driving me crazy.

Not so confident now?

I don't know. Are you sure you can crack this?

This encryption program was created by the best minds of North Korea.

You really think

- some lowlife gangster can break it? - There he goes again.

Just trust him, among the thugs I know,

he's the most competent one.

Mr. Jeong!

A competent thug?

What does that even mean? That's not a word I've heard before.

Why would a competent guy do thug work?

Do you think the Hwasan faction is just some low-life gang?

Well, of course, a spy like you wouldn't understand.

How would you know about noble values like chivalry and loyalty?

I'm not a spy.

I'm a special operative of the Ministry of People's Armed Forces.

I'm on a completely different level from nobodies like you.

But there's something I'm curious about.

Do you really want to go back to the way things were?

Ma Gong Bok, looks like you taught yourself a lot about programming.

Aren't you wasting all that knowledge?

Kang Beom Ryong, you too,

if you went as far as opening a Friendly Convenience Store,

didn't you have some attachment to it?

Why would I regret it? It's all for the Hwasan faction anyway.

Once you're with Hwasan faction, you're always with them. Right, boss?

Yeah, that's true.

You're just planning to take the diamonds

and leave right away, aren't you?

You're okay with never seeing the people you know on Yeongseondo Island,

or your nephew, ever again?

This is my last chance to fix my life that was ruined ten years ago.

Do you think I'll be held back by those useless emotions now?

So you're just going to leave without even saying goodbye?

What happens if we drag this out with goodbyes and everything gets exposed?

If the Party finds out I'm still alive, do you think they'll just leave me alone?

Huh?

I'm Bulgae, the legend of the Republic's Ministry of People's Armed Forces.

With my exceptional martial arts skills, brilliant mind, and perfect disguise skills,

do you really think they'd let someone like me go so easily?

Ugh, here we go again. He's bragging about himself again.

But Mr. Jeong, why are you curious about that?

Aren't you the one who'll go back to the NIS once you clear your name?

I can't go back.

Well, at first, it's true that I started this to get revenge on Han Kyung Wook

and take back the position I lost ten years ago.

Because back then, that was the only thing that mattered.

But recently, I realized something for sure.

What's more important is protecting Yeongseondo Island,

the place where my family and O Ran Chinese Restaurant are.

Don't you feel like everything you endured for ten years would be wasted?

Things are different now compared to ten years ago.

Now I have something to protect.

A former agent controlled by something as trivial as emotions?

Yeah, maybe I'm being driven by emotions.

But it's not as bad as I thought it would be.

You should think about it too.

Whether what you really want is to return to the lives you had before.

[Jeongseok Study Residence]

I will establish a system

[Issue Prime] to ensure the benefits of this development

go directly back to the people of Yeongseondo Island.

[Candidate Han Kyung Wook] Yes, Candidate Han Kyung Wook will wrap up

his official campaign schedule after the large-scale rally

on Yeongseondo Island four days from now...

Looks like Han Kyung Wook is going to become mayor, right?

Right?

Look at how smoothly he talks.

Anyone watching would think he's the man who's going to develop Yeongseondo Island.

But is he really sworn enemies with Ho Myung?

That's what he said.

Then if he becomes the mayor,

what happens to our restaurant?

He's not going to leave his enemy's business alone, is he?

Well... we have to do something somehow.

This is driving me crazy.

I thought we'd be back at the restaurant soon.

But still no word from Mr. Jeong on how things are going?

I didn't contact him on purpose. I thought it might make him worry.

Hey, hey, hey, hey! O Ran! O Ran!

There's big trouble.

- What? - Pardon?

- Well, that... - Wait.

[Relocation Order Notice]

I know you've done everything you can for us.

But the news says Han Kyung Wook is likely to win the mayoral election.

If he becomes mayor and pushes through his promises,

our homes will all be demolished

and they'll push through the development.

But, come on, a protest?

You think that'll stop them?

Then what? We just sit back and do nothing?

Look at what they did to us.

People who got tricked by the casino's free invitation tickets.

People who were deceived

by promises of low-interest loans while running their businesses.

People who were threatened and forced to sell their homes.

All of us!

We were all unfairly taken advantage of by Heaven Capital.

We need to at least tell the man

who's going to become mayor that this development can't happen.

Still, he hasn't officially won yet.

Let's wait a little.

No, this isn't something to be taken lightly.

I've been riding my motorcycle around the whole neighborhood recently.

Do you know how many more empty houses and stores there are?

There are so many now!

Come to think of it, I passed by recently

and the area around O Ran Restaurant looked completely deserted too.

What? Even around our restaurant?

Oh, darn it!

What is this development supposed to be? Are they telling all the residents to leave?

That's why we need to protest.

We need to make our voices heard.

Hey, hey, this isn't something we can stop by talking them out of it.

Has your husband said anything yet?

He said he was looking for a way to catch them.

You've probably been briefed before coming here.

The reason I gathered you all here at this busy time

with the Yeongseondo Island project underway

is to finally finish what we couldn't resolve ten years ago.

If they were trying to open the file,

does retrieving it now even matter?

The signal is encrypted.

It's not something they can crack easily.

We still have plenty of time to retrieve it.

They're the ones who took the item.

Some of them may be familiar to you.

Chairman Hwang Hwa San and Lieutenant Lee Cheol Jin,

you know those men better than anyone,

so I'm counting on the two of you.

Yes, understood.

We'll proceed quickly.

The Ministry of People's Armed Forces'

top special forces operatives will be sent in.

This shouldn't be too difficult.

- Chairman Do. - Yes.

You probably don't know much about them.

This time, just support us from the back.

Oh.

No, Mr. Han. I've heard quite a lot of information myself,

so just supporting from the back would be a waste.

Of course, I just happened to hear it.

So that's why I think it would be better

if I stepped in and helped directly.

Chairman Do, you still haven't gotten rid of those old habits

from your days at the bottom?

What?

You just gobble up whatever you find

when you can't even tell food from trash?

I'm pretty sure I told you before.

Don't step in and just wait.

Oh, yes. You did say that before.

I just wanted to help you, Mr. Han.

I apologize. I'll keep that in mind.

All of you, remember this.

If this goes wrong,

we're all really done for.

If everyone just does their job in their own position,

we won't fail like we did ten years ago.

This time, retrieve the item

and get rid of everyone involved in this.

Did something upset you in there?

Mr. Nam, we're going to be left high and dry.

Pardon?

Mr. Han is desperate to push me out of this project somehow.

He even brought up the past just to humiliate me?

Do you think he realized we've been making moves?

I don't think so. If he knew, he wouldn't just sit quietly.

He's probably already taken everything he can from me.

And he's got a backup plan with someone like Hwang Hwa San.

He's trying to take me out at this point.

But that sly punk Hwang Hwa San really has some nerve.

How can he even think about joining hands with the person who sent him to prison?

If it were me, I'd never...

What's wrong?

"If it were me"?

No, if it were you, Mr. Nam,

could you really be friends with the person

who made you rot in prison for ten years?

- Wouldn't that be difficult? - Right?

Of course, even if he turned a blind eye

because of the money right in front of him,

there'll be moments when his anger boils over.

Because of his desire for revenge.

Mr. Hwang, if you're going to Yeongseondo Island,

come with me in my car.

It's fine.

Oh, please don't refuse.

There's something I'd like to discuss with you privately.

Please ride with me just this once.

Follow those two guys over there.

Find out where they go and what they talk about.

Make sure to check everything without missing anything.

Yes, sir.

Comrade Lieutenant, we've found the place where Bulgae used to live.

Yeah?

That traitor who betrayed his own country.

I wonder what kind of luxury life he's been living.

Quite a fancy car and an extravagant meal.

I guess what you have to say must be pretty serious, huh?

Well, it may be a difficult matter,

or it may be a simple one.

Depends on how you see it.

I asked you to meet because I thought we could talk

about the essence of the business, as partners who are in this together.

The essence of the business?

You were offered the same deal, weren't you, Mr. Hwang?

If you join the Yeongseondo Island project, you'll get a share of the equity.

But I have to be a little careful here,

because I don't want you to misunderstand what I'm saying.

Calling it a 'share of the equity' is just putting it nicely.

In fact, First Deputy Director Han Kyung Wook is the one who gets all the core assets.

So basically, we're the ones doing all the dirty work,

and Mr. Han gets to take all the profits.

So, it's not about anything else...

I thought it was something else.

You have a way of making the simplest things sound so complicated.

Pardon?

So what you're saying is, we cut Mr. Han out

and take over the project ourselves.

Isn't that what you mean?

Wow!

Mr. Hwang, your reaction is a bit too enthusiastic.

I have to admit, I'm a little taken aback.

It's the perfect chance to take over the business and get revenge.

No need to beat around the bush, huh?

So what do you need me to do?

Oh, Ho Myung.

There's big trouble here right now.

The Heaven Capital victims look like they're about to rise up.

Rise up?

They say Han Kyung Wook's certain to win.

If he pushes through his promises,

everything here will get demolished, and the atmosphere isn't good right now.

They're dead set on holding a protest

when Han Kyung Wook comes

to Yeongseondo Island for his campaign in three days.

You know this too. Han Kyung Wook and those Capital guys are working together.

Do you think they'll just let that happen?

I know, but how are the residents

supposed to believe Han Kyung Wook is working with gangsters?

There's no evidence.

They just want to speak up

about being unjustly stripped of their homes and businesses,

and that the development must be stopped.

Okay.

Don't worry too much,

and don't get involved there, got it?

I'll contact you again.

Wait, Ho Myung.

Yeah?

These days, Ji Woo wakes up crying in the middle of the night

and calls for you.

- Ji Woo does? - I think he's anxious

because suddenly you're not around

and everything has changed.

It's been a long time since Ji Woo saw you.

Okay, tell Ji Woo that I will be there soon.

Yeah.

Jeez.

How is it going?

I'm running the program we got from the dark web,

but honestly, I have no idea how long it'll take.

It's almost done.

Two percent.

It's running right now. Just wait a little.

We don't have time for that.

If it's not going to work, tell me now.

We need to find another way.

What is it? Why are you rushing all of a sudden?

In three days, the Heaven Capital victims are planning to protest

at Han Kyung Wook's rally on Yeongseondo Island.

A protest?

Then Nam Il too...

Of course. He lost his house too.

If a protest breaks out, Han Kyung Wook won't sit still.

He'll use the Capital guys if he has to, just to stop it.

Wait, then we don't have time

- to be sitting here like this! - Right.

That's the first sensible thing you've said.

How long are we going to keep holding onto this

when we don't even know when it'll be cracked?

Wouldn't it be better to go right now

and smash those Heaven Capital punks?

Let's go, let's go!

Let's think this through.

What on earth is he thinking?

Please put that on silent during important moments.

Well, I was waiting for a call from the convenience store headquarters.

I forgot about it.

That ringtone's really something...

Beom Ryong, I'm out of prison. Let's meet up now.

Why? What did the headquarters say?

Hey! Don't touch that!

Ugh, seriously...

It's the big boss.

What?

The big boss has been released from prison.

Hwang Hwa San was released now of all times?

[JUMBO]

Boss!

So the distribution business you were talking about

is just a convenience store?

Sorry we couldn't tell you.

You've worked hard all this time.

Now only good things lie ahead.

Pardon? So you're saying you've become the CEO of Heaven Capital now?

Yeah, to make Mr. Han lower his guard,

I had to take the CEO position.

Even so, how could you work under Mr. Han?

I'm not the only one who made a drastic choice.

Teaming up with those hateful NIS guys for revenge,

isn't that the same for you guys?

You knew... all along?

You know,

I can read your minds just by looking at your parted hair.

Beom Ryong,

I've noticed long ago that you had a bad look on your face when you came for visits.

If it's getting revenge on Han Kyung Wook and rebuilding the Hwasan faction,

I can do anything.

Boss!

Han Kyung Wook's completely off guard right now.

Whether you make use of this opportunity or not

is up to you.

Yes, just tell us what to do.

You two have the item that disappeared ten years ago, don't you?

Get that item and bring it to me.

He needs to discuss it before bringing it?

He said he'd contact me as soon as he's done talking with the NIS agent.

Yeah, well...

But it's a bit... Doesn't it feel a bit off?

What do you mean?

I've been through it myself,

and that NIS guy is extremely sharp.

He might have already caught on to us trying to snatch the item.

Is it possible that some of your people might be turning on you?

You don't need to worry.

Beom Ryong and Gong Bok will contact me soon.

Yeah.

Well, then that's a relief.

So, you're saying we should team up with your big boss?

Yeah.

It's hard to believe.

But our big boss has been waiting for a chance

to take revenge while avoiding Han Kyung Wook's eyes.

If we just get the item to him, then everything will be resolved smoothly.

Do you really think that makes sense?

Why doesn't this make sense? Don't we and our big boss have the same goal?

"Let's take revenge on Han Kyung Wook."

But how can we trust

that your boss will actually go through with revenge?

He spent ten years in prison.

Of course, he wants revenge. Isn't that right, Beom Ryong?

Well, at least this one has some sense, huh?

Yeah, that's right. The big boss won't just sit back and do nothing.

Right?

- Well... not exactly. - But from the moment he allied with Mr. Han,

he was probably thinking more about strategy than revenge.

Fine, let's assume he really does want revenge.

But did Hwang Hwa San ever say what he'd do with the Yeongseondo Island project?

What if he pushes the project forward as CEO of Heaven Capital?

Then both Hwang Hwa San and Han Kyung Wook are basically the same.

How dare you compare Han Kyung Wook with our big boss?

Our big boss is...

Our big boss is...

Your big boss... what? Why did you cut yourself off?

Don't pretend that Hwang Hwa San

isn't trying to take out Han Kyung Wook and take over his project.

What do you know about our big boss to be talking like that?

Mr. Jeong, it's a misunderstanding. Our big boss isn't that kind of person.

What if Bulgae is right?

Even so, are you still going to follow Hwang Hwa San's orders?

Yeah, returning to the Hwasan faction is what you've wanted for ten years, right?

But does that have to come at the cost of trampling innocent people?

Why even ask? A gangster will never change.

As long as they live well,

why would they care what happens to others?

Do you think I like doing this?

I've lived as family with him for 30 years!

And now, you think I can just say, "You're wrong!"

Do you think it's that easy to go against him?

What do you expect me to do?

Am I supposed to stab the boss in the back now?

Is that really the only reason you're hesitating?

Are you really doing this out of loyalty to your big boss?

Or is it because you lack the courage to fix what's wrong?

Kang Beom Ryong.

Didn't you want a fresh start?

You guys go back to your convenience store.

If that's all the resolve you have, you won't achieve anything anyway.

Go back to the convenience store, and stay quiet until the job is done.

Bulgae and I will finish everything here ourselves.

Just the two of us?

If that's really what you want, I'll step aside.

Boss!

Sorry for being such a half-hearted guy.

What do you mean step aside? He's just saying.

Boss!

Kang Beom Ryong!

Jeez.

Boss!

What am I supposed to do if you leave like this?

Huh? Are you thinking of betraying the big boss or what?

Seriously...

What am I even supposed to do?

I'm sorry, I...

I don't even know what to do anymore.

Boss, do you think I know what to do?

Boss, please make a decision.

Then I'll do whatever you say, boss.

I'm sorry, let's talk later.

Later when? Huh?

Boss!

So, 'South Korean citizen Bong Jae Soon,' huh?

He's managed to blend in and live a quiet life.

Looks like he's been spreading false claims about amnesia around him.

Oh, dear. Looks like he's been corrupted by those South Korean puppet dramas.

So the South Koreans actually believed something that stupid?

It seems he didn't raise suspicion because he had a family.

Family?

Where is Bulgae right now?

After a recent car accident and hospitalization,

his whereabouts suddenly went cold.

So he's gone into hiding?

Yes.

What should we do?

If Bulgae is determined to stay hidden,

even our agents will have a hard time finding him.

This punk is smiling far too brightly for this situation.

Pardon?

Aren't you curious? How much has Bulgae changed?

Let's make him crawl back on his own feet.

You've just been sitting here all this time?

What?

What do you think? You're just waiting for those thugs, huh?

Did they storm out just because they heard something they didn't like?

It's not like anything said was wrong.

But are you really going to be okay?

Well, you know,

I've been through chaos like this more than once since my agent days.

I can just sense it.

The situation right now is a bit...

What's the situation?

Honestly, it's not good.

We can't even crack the code on the item we finally recovered,

and things are getting more tangled on their side with protests and all.

So? What are you trying to say?

Before things get worse to the point where we can't even back out,

you take care of your family,

and I take the diamonds, so we can each prepare our own way out.

- What? - To be honest with you,

what if those thugs switch sides?

What if they join their big boss and push in on us?

Do you really think the two of us can handle that?

Even so, are you suggesting we just leave Han Kyung Wook and run?

Don't you know Yeongseondo Island is finished

if Han Kyung Wook gets elected?

Yeah, if Han Kyung Wook wins as you say,

and takes over Yeongseondo Island, this island is done for.

But what if your family gets hurt before that?

We're barely strong enough as it is,

and now even those thugs might turn on us.

I'm just saying we need to think about this calmly.

Whether this is really possible or not.

[Heo Nam Il]

Ah, this is really strange. This never happened before.

Doesn't something feel off?

We haven't heard from those guys since they left.

Could they possibly be dragged off somewhere in debt or something?

Of all things to imagine...

You really think Mr. Bong and you are the same?

I'm just worried.

Whenever they go out these days,

they always come back with some injury.

Do you even know who's responsible for that?

They'll call when the time comes.

Just make the protest signs.

I'm even doing your share right now!

- Phone, phone! - Phone!

A call came in!

Uncle?

This is Heo Nam Il's phone, right?

Yes, it is.

Oh, yes, this is the gas inspector.

We received a report of a gas smell here,

but no one is home.

What? A gas smell?

Yeah, it seems like there's a gas leak in this house.

You might want to come over for a moment.

What? Okay, I'll be right there.

I'll be right back.

- Where are you going? - Home.

- They said there's a gas leak at my house. - You're going home right now?

If the gas explodes and the house flies away,

what's the point of protesting to get it back?

I'll be back soon.

Could you please take care of my signs too?

- Wait... - Make it properly.

No, wait...

Jeez.

If Han Kyung Wook wins as you say,

and takes over Yeongseondo Island, this island is done for.

But what if your family gets hurt before that?

Catch me if you can.

Stop right there!

Dad!

Dad will help you.

- Really? - Yeah.

But Dad, have you ever done this before?

Of course, I used to do this all the time when I was young.

- Dad. - Yeah?

This isn't right.

- Why? - Here.

You need to make this area wider,

so he can live here.

Why would a Masked Racer live inside a house?

He's supposed to guard the house from outside. Like this.

No, that's wrong.

He'll be lonely if he's outside alone.

But inside the house,

he can play with Mom, Dad, and Grandpa.

So he has to live in the house.

Dad.

Yeah?

When can I go home?

I want to go home too.

It's so boring here.

- Ji Woo. - Yeah?

When I finish work,

I'll take you home right away, Ji Woo.

When we go back, we'll all play together every day,

Mom, Dad, and Grandpa.

Really?

Of course.

Just wait a little longer, okay?

Oh, we need to build a bigger house, huh?

Grandpa, Mom and Dad.

Oh, Mr. Kim is here too!

We'll need to make it even bigger, really big.

- Yeah, that's right! - Alright.

Do it like this. Wow, Masked Racer will swoosh right into this space.

Wow!

Not open for business.

Really?

I saw the lights on while passing by

and thought you were open.

Is there anything you need?

Well... I was on patrol

and got a bit hungry.

Do you have any leftover lunchboxes?

We're tidying up, so only instant noodles are left.

That's fine.

You decided to close the convenience store?

Yes.

Due to circumstances, we ended up having no other choice.

Isn't it a waste? You worked so hard.

I heard it's hard to get selected as a "Friendly Convenience Store."

Well, that was all luck, really.

Sir. Do you really have to close the convenience store?

You know?

There are over ten convenience stores around here.

But me and the patrol officers, we all come here.

They say yours is the friendliest.

Friendly?

Well, that was just me forcing a smile so sales wouldn't drop.

Didn't I tell you I used to be a thug?

Ms. Mi Kyeong, you may not know,

but ten years ago, I used to do a lot of bad things.

They called me things like the "Hwasan faction iron fist" or a "fixer,"

and everyone kept hyping me up,

so my ego just swelled up,

and I ended up doing a lot of things I shouldn't have done.

Ms. Mi Kyeong, like you said,

I'm not really a kind person.

What do you think a kind person is like?

Whatever it is, I don't think that's me.

That's just how I've lived for so long.

You know,

when I'm at the police substation,

there are people who show up like clockwork.

Whether it's drunken troublemakers or assault cases,

those kinds of bad habits are really hard to fix.

But among those hundred people,

there's always that one person who suddenly stops coming.

And from what I've seen,

you're that one person

out of a hundred.

[Restricted number]

So you've seen the photos?

Comrade Lieutenant!

Even after seeing it myself, I couldn't bring myself to believe

that Bulgae was raising his nephew.

Weren't you the kind who lived just for your own amusement?

Don't touch a single hair on Nam Il.

Don't get worked up.

I haven't done anything yet.

But you already know, don't you?

What happens next depends entirely on you.

You want me to go back to the Party?

Of course, that's expected.

You've got the item, don't you?

Bring it to me quietly without the others noticing.

Just hand over the item?

Yeah, once you hand over the item,

we won't touch your nephew.

But I can't give you much time.

If you want your nephew to stay safe,

make your decision quickly.

Comrade Lieutenant,

do you really plan to keep this punk alive?

Won't this cause problems later?

What are you talking about?

Once we get the item, of course we'll eliminate Bulgae and his nephew too.

Comrade Bulgae as well?

He already betrayed the Party once.

You think he can't do it twice?

He should be executed on the spot under Republic law.

Comrade Lieutenant!

It's been 10 years.

Is Nam Il safe?

See for yourself.

Anyway, it's been 10 years since I last saw you,

and you still lack respect towards your senior.

Yeah, fine.

No need for long talk.

Where's the item?

I kept my promise.

Give my nephew back.

You've changed a lot, huh?

Seeing you fall for such an obvious trick.

You've changed as well, Comrade Lieutenant.

No matter how it's done,

you weren't someone who'd stoop to such underhanded tactics, huh?

Shouldn't you rectify the mistake from 10 years ago?

Bulgae the traitor,

you are hereby sentenced to immediate execution under Republic law.

Are you sure that's the real item?

What?

What if I brought a fake one?

Wow, looks like your tricks have gotten better

after living in the South, Bulgae.

Wasn't it you who started playing tricks first, Comrade Lieutenant?

Fine, then let's do it this way.

I originally planned to kill both of you.

But for now, I'll keep you alive and have you talk,

until you start spilling the location of that item.

Still quick on your feet, I see.

But no matter how fast you are,

can you handle them all?

You...

Who said I came alone?

What are you doing?

Nam Il was caught by Lieutenant Lee Cheol Jin.

If I don't bring the item, he might die.

So?

You're just going to hand it over?

Don't you realize it's a trap?

Do you really think Lee Cheol Jin will keep you alive?

Didn't you hear me?

Nam Il could die.

I'll go alone,

lure them with the item,

and rescue Nam Il.

Weren't you the one saying you'd go back and forget your nephew?

You said you'd find your own way.

Well, that's...

Anyway, I'm taking the item.

Darn it!

Jeez, are you really going to handle this on your own?

I'm coming too.

We'll secure both the item and your nephew.

Just the two of us?

Lee Cheol Jin is not that easy to deal with.

He's probably brought elite agents from North Korea.

So? Is there a problem?

What?

You said it yourself.

You're the best agent in the Ministry of People's Armed Forces.

With two of the best agents from both sides,

what can't we do?

I was a bit nervous about North Korea's elite agents,

but they're nothing special, huh?

What would you have done without me?

I said I can handle it alone.

Go rest a bit more.

Enemies are trying to join hands?

Do you really think that changes anything?

Why? Doesn't it already feel different?

Can't you see it?

Want me to tell you what's going to happen next?

The spies who dared to set foot on Yeongseondo Island will be devastated.

Then an enraged Han Kyung Wook

will send more spies or his subordinates.

Do you think that can stop us?

It'll only increase their casualties.

Go tell Han Kyung Wook

to prepare to pay for his sins.

Nam Il, are you okay?

You don't need to worry about me anymore.

- Just tell him that. - So even the mighty Bulgae

is getting emotional, huh?

- I'm back. - Boss!

I've got to stop our big boss from going down the wrong path.

- But where do we even start? - We're going to catch Han Kyung Wook.

I've called reinforcements to help us.

Have you been well, Mr. Bong Jae Soon?

- Is it too much to ask? - Stop here.

- Stop what? - Your feelings toward me.

What do you think our chances of success are tomorrow?

About 50%?

- Do you really think that's possible? - If we use the item as bait, it's possible.

- Please come this way. - Stop them at all costs.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

Put the item down and step back quietly.

What if I can't step back?

Let's go back to that day ten years ago.

- What if Ms. Kang can't make it on time? - Gong Bok!

Hand over the item!

We're only halfway through life.

We've got to dive in with everything we've got.