1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,219 Brought to you by WITH S2 Written In The Heavens Subbing Squad 2 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,219 {\a6}This is a FREE fansub. NOT for SALE! Get it for FREE @ withs2.com 2 00:00:07,906 --> 00:00:11,527 Say it. Say it, you bastard! 3 00:00:24,266 --> 00:00:27,535 "Murder the enemy of our nation..." 4 00:00:28,082 --> 00:00:30,717 Murder the enemy of our nation! 5 00:00:33,875 --> 00:00:36,957 Long live Her Majesty! 6 00:00:51,833 --> 00:00:53,657 He is... 7 00:00:54,748 --> 00:00:58,858 part of the Royal Palace Guard. 8 00:01:00,981 --> 00:01:05,724 Then... Her Majesty... 9 00:01:06,383 --> 00:01:12,701 Do you really think Her Majesty has any feelings for you? 10 00:01:17,822 --> 00:01:21,384 Do you trust me? 11 00:01:26,417 --> 00:01:29,778 ~ Episode 61 ~ 12 00:01:41,883 --> 00:01:44,246 You will make his confidence falter? 13 00:01:44,366 --> 00:01:45,582 Yes. 14 00:01:47,186 --> 00:01:51,510 And would Bidam fall for such subterfuges? 15 00:01:53,483 --> 00:01:57,703 Does it not involve Her Majesty, after all? 16 00:02:08,695 --> 00:02:13,487 Did Her Majesty... send him to slay you? 17 00:02:13,607 --> 00:02:16,033 Her Majesty?! 18 00:02:24,713 --> 00:02:27,066 What is this, uh?! 19 00:02:27,186 --> 00:02:29,544 Is this how it ends? 20 00:02:29,664 --> 00:02:34,272 That mighty devotion of yours, which led you to betray everyone. 21 00:02:34,392 --> 00:02:37,122 Is this all there is to it? 22 00:02:40,995 --> 00:02:42,543 You vile son of a swine. 23 00:02:42,663 --> 00:02:45,089 I will slit your throat! 24 00:02:45,209 --> 00:02:46,595 You will what? 25 00:02:46,715 --> 00:02:48,778 You will kill me? 26 00:02:50,241 --> 00:02:52,701 Fine... Go ahead. Uh? 27 00:02:52,821 --> 00:02:57,128 If you slay me, will all this go away? 28 00:02:58,729 --> 00:03:04,029 If you slay me, then what will you do? 29 00:03:06,713 --> 00:03:08,642 Once again, 30 00:03:08,762 --> 00:03:12,692 you've been abandoned. 31 00:03:17,632 --> 00:03:22,567 Her Majesty gave up on you. 32 00:03:49,666 --> 00:03:53,609 Where on earth is he? Where? 33 00:03:53,729 --> 00:03:57,214 Will Yeomjong really be able to bring Bidam here? 34 00:03:57,334 --> 00:04:02,029 We might have all those troops, but Bidam must be here! 35 00:04:02,149 --> 00:04:08,119 Yes, without Lord Bidam, we have no just cause whatsoever. 36 00:04:08,431 --> 00:04:09,687 Yeomjong... 37 00:04:09,807 --> 00:04:11,850 You knave, where on earth... 38 00:04:11,970 --> 00:04:14,606 This is all a stratagem by him! 39 00:04:14,726 --> 00:04:17,510 Yes. He was not trustworthy from the very beginning. 40 00:04:17,828 --> 00:04:20,397 We should have never put our trust in him. 41 00:04:34,878 --> 00:04:37,211 It is still not too late. 42 00:04:37,331 --> 00:04:38,780 If you want to make Deokman yours, 43 00:04:38,900 --> 00:04:41,394 you must gain control of this country. 44 00:04:41,514 --> 00:04:44,499 We are ready for it. 45 00:04:44,619 --> 00:04:49,552 You always wanted that throne. Uh? 46 00:04:57,914 --> 00:04:59,164 What? 47 00:05:05,334 --> 00:05:07,030 Where are you going? 48 00:05:07,150 --> 00:05:09,181 Bidam! 49 00:05:24,872 --> 00:05:26,885 Bi...Bidam... 50 00:05:40,823 --> 00:05:44,872 Meseems this might become my last action... 51 00:05:44,992 --> 00:05:49,723 as ruler, here in Seorabeol. 52 00:05:50,113 --> 00:05:52,592 Once this is over... 53 00:06:02,276 --> 00:06:04,396 I shall abdicate the throne. 54 00:06:04,516 --> 00:06:09,235 I will leave the throne behind, and head to Chuhwa County. 55 00:06:09,355 --> 00:06:14,119 So, find enough space for a small temple, 56 00:06:14,239 --> 00:06:16,897 and await me there. 57 00:06:17,017 --> 00:06:19,080 Brief as it might end up being, 58 00:06:19,200 --> 00:06:21,905 I will spend the time I have left with you. 59 00:06:48,863 --> 00:06:53,920 Does she really want me dead? 60 00:06:58,219 --> 00:07:00,848 Did you say you love me? 61 00:07:00,968 --> 00:07:03,581 But you know? 62 00:07:03,701 --> 00:07:07,291 It might be a joyless and weary endeavor, 63 00:07:07,411 --> 00:07:11,015 but all my love must be devoted to this nation. 64 00:07:13,154 --> 00:07:18,009 Because that same devotion means staking your all for its sake. 65 00:07:18,129 --> 00:07:20,956 If I must stake my all to fulfill that devotion, 66 00:07:21,076 --> 00:07:24,155 how could I both love someone and my country? 67 00:07:24,707 --> 00:07:29,651 If I did, wouldn't one of the two be a facade? 68 00:07:31,767 --> 00:07:33,128 Facade... 69 00:07:34,612 --> 00:07:39,764 You should at least have told me. 70 00:07:44,918 --> 00:07:46,805 If I did... 71 00:07:48,628 --> 00:07:51,114 If I told you, 72 00:07:54,485 --> 00:08:00,995 and then you ended up abandoning me? 73 00:09:16,002 --> 00:09:17,995 No matter what happens, 74 00:09:18,115 --> 00:09:22,240 have faith in me and await. 75 00:09:42,455 --> 00:09:44,122 Deokman... 76 00:09:54,053 --> 00:09:55,410 Your Majesty. 77 00:10:01,876 --> 00:10:03,615 Your Majesty. 78 00:10:03,735 --> 00:10:06,385 Were you looking for me? 79 00:10:08,227 --> 00:10:12,743 Head to Chuhwa County immediately, and relay this to Bidam. 80 00:10:13,803 --> 00:10:18,024 It must be delivered to him and no one else. 81 00:10:18,908 --> 00:10:21,007 Yes, Your Majesty. 82 00:10:52,092 --> 00:10:56,638 All my love must be devoted to this country. 83 00:10:59,017 --> 00:11:01,688 Yes... Then... 84 00:11:02,324 --> 00:11:06,543 I will become the country you must love. 85 00:11:06,663 --> 00:11:09,039 And if I fail to do so, 86 00:11:09,159 --> 00:11:16,543 I will just disappear along with all the people who can bring harm to this nation. 87 00:11:17,053 --> 00:11:23,053 Whatever end befalls me, I will accept it. 88 00:11:23,173 --> 00:11:29,459 If the weight of that throne is exacting enough to make you abandon me, 89 00:11:30,479 --> 00:11:33,151 or to even kill me... 90 00:11:33,271 --> 00:11:39,706 I will bear that weight for you. 91 00:11:49,205 --> 00:11:51,007 You knave... 92 00:11:51,127 --> 00:11:53,529 How could you come here alone? 93 00:11:53,649 --> 00:11:54,845 Bidam? 94 00:11:54,965 --> 00:11:57,283 Where on earth is Bidam? 95 00:11:57,403 --> 00:11:59,791 He will come. He will come for sure. 96 00:11:59,911 --> 00:12:01,508 He will come?! 97 00:12:01,628 --> 00:12:05,134 Did you not say you would bring him here yourself? 98 00:12:06,385 --> 00:12:08,060 Yeomjong... 99 00:12:08,590 --> 00:12:10,080 I ought to... 100 00:12:11,246 --> 00:12:16,475 If Bidam does not come, you will pay for this with your blood! 101 00:12:17,352 --> 00:12:22,155 We cannot sit here squandering time any longer! 102 00:12:24,319 --> 00:12:27,796 Should we not hasten and leave this place? 103 00:12:28,920 --> 00:12:33,523 Yes. The Board might have already found our location. 104 00:12:33,643 --> 00:12:38,130 If we remain here, we will only ask for trouble. 105 00:12:42,666 --> 00:12:46,164 Let us move to the secret palace in Yulpo Prefecture. 106 00:12:46,284 --> 00:12:50,637 Yes. If we go there, we can buy time and regroup. 107 00:12:50,757 --> 00:12:54,548 Indeed, we shall no longer waste an instant here. 108 00:12:54,668 --> 00:12:56,265 Let us head... 109 00:12:56,385 --> 00:12:57,919 Lord Bidam! 110 00:12:58,039 --> 00:13:00,399 - It's you! - Lord Bidam! 111 00:13:07,835 --> 00:13:09,976 What a pathetic spectacle. 112 00:13:43,387 --> 00:13:49,344 Defend your posts, and report any suspicious occurrence immediately. 113 00:13:49,464 --> 00:13:51,358 Yes, Your Excellency! 114 00:13:52,893 --> 00:13:55,817 - Deploy at once. - Yes! 115 00:13:58,316 --> 00:13:59,864 Chief. 116 00:14:03,765 --> 00:14:04,830 What is the matter? 117 00:14:04,950 --> 00:14:08,423 I have not seen Heuksan in the last few days. 118 00:14:08,543 --> 00:14:09,685 Heuksan? 119 00:14:09,805 --> 00:14:11,742 Yes. Actually... 120 00:14:11,862 --> 00:14:15,019 He has been acting strange of late. 121 00:14:15,139 --> 00:14:16,821 Strange? 122 00:14:20,807 --> 00:14:23,839 What? We will not find refuge? 123 00:14:23,959 --> 00:14:26,849 If we are not heading for the secret palace in Yulpo Prefecture, 124 00:14:26,969 --> 00:14:29,577 how do you plan to act? 125 00:14:29,697 --> 00:14:36,052 The reason why Lady Mishil lost during Chilsuk's uprising... 126 00:14:41,328 --> 00:14:46,882 was because she abandoned the capital, to find refuge in Daeya Fortress. 127 00:14:48,154 --> 00:14:52,450 Abandoning the capital will make you a traitor. 128 00:14:52,570 --> 00:14:57,645 Shilla's leading light is and always will be Seorabeol. 129 00:15:07,500 --> 00:15:08,921 Then... 130 00:15:10,299 --> 00:15:16,875 I shall capture Seorabeol, dethrone Her Majesty, 131 00:15:19,092 --> 00:15:23,226 and ascend to the throne. 132 00:15:32,791 --> 00:15:36,226 We shall all follow Your Excellency. 133 00:15:36,346 --> 00:15:39,581 We shall follow Your Excellency. 134 00:15:44,693 --> 00:15:48,976 The morningtide shall soon be upon us. 135 00:15:53,464 --> 00:15:58,886 We shall march for the capital before the break of dawn. 136 00:16:00,164 --> 00:16:06,874 You plan to siege the capital right under Her Majesty's eyes? 137 00:16:08,730 --> 00:16:12,759 Yes... We still need to gain consensus amongst the nobles. 138 00:16:12,879 --> 00:16:18,067 With our forces, we cannot contend with the capital's defense line. 139 00:16:40,182 --> 00:16:44,762 Would they not attempt to move here, Yulpo Prefecture? 140 00:16:44,882 --> 00:16:48,451 Yes. It's still under the inspectorate's jurisdiction, 141 00:16:48,571 --> 00:16:51,137 and is Yeomjong's stronghold. 142 00:16:51,257 --> 00:16:56,734 So would not they make this their headquarters, in planning this insurrection? 143 00:16:58,620 --> 00:17:04,005 Let us deploy troops along the pathway from there to the capital, 144 00:17:04,125 --> 00:17:06,877 and stop their advance. 145 00:17:06,997 --> 00:17:09,900 Private Goksaheun has made his return. 146 00:17:14,128 --> 00:17:15,251 Your Excellency. 147 00:17:15,371 --> 00:17:18,380 We detected enemy troops moving from Mount Geumo to Seongi Valley. 148 00:17:18,500 --> 00:17:21,054 Around two thousand troops in total. 149 00:17:25,346 --> 00:17:27,795 If they're transferring from Mount Geumo to Seongi Valley, 150 00:17:27,915 --> 00:17:30,062 they're headed for Mount Daedeok, east of the capital. 151 00:17:30,182 --> 00:17:31,708 Mount Daedeok?! 152 00:17:31,828 --> 00:17:34,501 Private Daepung has made his return. 153 00:17:38,472 --> 00:17:42,515 A battalion led by Lord Jujin has passed Chilgokjae. 154 00:17:42,635 --> 00:17:43,914 What? 155 00:17:45,483 --> 00:17:48,430 From Seongi Valley to Mount Daedeok... 156 00:17:48,550 --> 00:17:51,444 And if they're also passing through Chilgokjae... 157 00:17:56,105 --> 00:17:59,201 Seongi Valley... Chilgokjae... 158 00:18:00,060 --> 00:18:01,205 Then, Your Majesty. 159 00:18:01,325 --> 00:18:03,261 What they're after... 160 00:18:05,106 --> 00:18:06,357 It's the capital. 161 00:18:06,477 --> 00:18:12,098 Yes. They're heading for the royal palace. 162 00:18:29,737 --> 00:18:33,735 If they take such routes to lay siege inside the capital walls, 163 00:18:33,855 --> 00:18:36,641 countless people will be injured. 164 00:18:36,761 --> 00:18:40,943 The only pathway able to support the passage of a battalion over the 1,000 men... 165 00:18:41,063 --> 00:18:45,554 is here, Deoksanjae. 166 00:18:45,674 --> 00:18:47,823 - Chief Marshal. - Yes, Your Majesty. 167 00:18:47,943 --> 00:18:51,381 Build a defense line in Deoksanjae, and stop their advance. 168 00:18:51,501 --> 00:18:55,764 Chief Marshal Yushin shall follow your command. 169 00:19:15,668 --> 00:19:18,524 ~ Bidam Army Encampment ~ 170 00:19:26,604 --> 00:19:28,470 Deoksanjae... 171 00:19:34,491 --> 00:19:35,685 Your Excellency. 172 00:19:38,420 --> 00:19:41,289 Sangdaedeung, we arranged everything as instructed. 173 00:19:42,079 --> 00:19:43,847 Did everyone arrive? 174 00:19:43,967 --> 00:19:47,963 Yes. We deployed all troops before the Yeodo Plains. 175 00:19:48,083 --> 00:19:50,656 How shall we proceed now? 176 00:19:51,546 --> 00:19:52,755 Lord Bidam. 177 00:19:56,722 --> 00:19:59,945 A battalion led by Yushin has appeared before the capital. 178 00:20:02,404 --> 00:20:04,524 How many men? 179 00:20:04,644 --> 00:20:06,136 Around two thousand troops. 180 00:20:06,256 --> 00:20:08,834 They are building a defense line in Deoksanjae. 181 00:20:08,954 --> 00:20:09,989 What shall we do? 182 00:20:10,109 --> 00:20:13,140 Should we launch an all-out offensive? 183 00:20:14,993 --> 00:20:17,188 All-out offensive... 184 00:20:24,375 --> 00:20:25,817 That is out of the question. 185 00:20:25,937 --> 00:20:30,009 We must avoid an all-out offensive in the capital. 186 00:20:30,129 --> 00:20:31,133 Yes. 187 00:20:31,253 --> 00:20:35,225 If we do not repel the enemy's charge, we will lose control of this battle. 188 00:20:35,345 --> 00:20:39,186 Will all the troops who deserted have joined them, by now? 189 00:20:39,306 --> 00:20:40,861 We cannot be certain, 190 00:20:40,981 --> 00:20:42,811 but would they not march for the capital, 191 00:20:42,931 --> 00:20:46,057 bolstered by their strength in numbers? 192 00:20:51,765 --> 00:20:53,589 Lords Jujin and Hojae, 193 00:20:53,709 --> 00:20:57,172 take all the troops and head for Yeodo Plains, 194 00:20:57,292 --> 00:21:00,412 where you will attack Yushin's battalion. 195 00:21:02,957 --> 00:21:06,412 {\a6}*Using all resources at one's disposal; term invented in mid-to-late 19th century 196 00:21:02,957 --> 00:21:06,412 You might engage in total war*, 197 00:21:06,532 --> 00:21:09,217 but should orders to withdraw be issued, you must follow them immediately. 198 00:21:09,337 --> 00:21:11,104 Withdraw?! 199 00:21:12,418 --> 00:21:16,430 Deploy immediately. 200 00:21:16,806 --> 00:21:18,590 - Yes. - Yes. 201 00:21:28,310 --> 00:21:29,964 Is Piltan's battalion ready? 202 00:21:30,084 --> 00:21:32,508 Yes. They are awaiting on standby. 203 00:21:32,628 --> 00:21:35,044 Should I contact them? 204 00:21:36,093 --> 00:21:37,386 No... 205 00:21:39,697 --> 00:21:40,842 Await. 206 00:21:49,867 --> 00:21:53,018 {\a6}*Fortress at summit of Mount Myeonghwal, overlooking capital walls 207 00:21:49,867 --> 00:21:53,018 ~ Myeonghwalsan Fortress* ~ 208 00:21:59,336 --> 00:22:00,531 Your Excellency. 209 00:22:03,753 --> 00:22:06,725 The Yushin Army is suffering a blitz at the Yeodo Plains. 210 00:22:06,845 --> 00:22:07,760 What? 211 00:22:07,880 --> 00:22:09,541 A blitz? 212 00:22:09,661 --> 00:22:11,625 Explain in detail. 213 00:22:11,745 --> 00:22:13,957 Hojae's battalion is pushing from the front, 214 00:22:14,077 --> 00:22:18,070 while Lords Jujin and Bojong have taken the rear and flanks respectively. 215 00:22:21,678 --> 00:22:24,137 Then, was Yeodo what they were going after? 216 00:22:24,257 --> 00:22:27,360 Are they really trying to march for the royal palace? 217 00:22:27,480 --> 00:22:30,947 The Yushin Army is attempting to stop their advance at the moment, but... 218 00:22:31,067 --> 00:22:33,647 If the enemy passes through Yeodo Plains, they'll reach the capital. 219 00:22:33,767 --> 00:22:38,775 Transfer all men from Mounts Nang and Muhwa to the Yeodo Plains, 220 00:22:38,895 --> 00:22:40,351 and support the Yushin Army. 221 00:22:40,471 --> 00:22:41,666 Yes. 222 00:22:52,521 --> 00:22:53,708 Lord Bidam. 223 00:22:55,849 --> 00:22:59,681 Patrol units report that troops from Mounts Nang and Muhwa are moving here. 224 00:22:59,801 --> 00:23:03,219 It is all proceeding as you predicted. 225 00:23:04,519 --> 00:23:05,748 Fine. 226 00:23:05,868 --> 00:23:10,307 Order Piltan's battalion to deploy immediately. 227 00:23:10,427 --> 00:23:11,474 Yes. 228 00:23:12,640 --> 00:23:14,345 Wait... 229 00:23:14,465 --> 00:23:15,629 Yes? 230 00:23:16,180 --> 00:23:23,992 Order the battalions of Lords Hojae, Jujin and Bojong to withdraw immediately. 231 00:23:24,112 --> 00:23:25,509 Withdraw?! 232 00:23:26,315 --> 00:23:29,749 Are we not using the Yeodo Plains to reach the capital? 233 00:23:29,869 --> 00:23:31,483 Capital?! 234 00:23:32,758 --> 00:23:34,411 Of course... 235 00:23:36,086 --> 00:23:37,528 not. 236 00:23:42,121 --> 00:23:44,560 The enemy is retreating?! 237 00:23:44,680 --> 00:23:47,676 Did troops from Mounts Nang and Muhwa join our forces? 238 00:23:47,796 --> 00:23:51,244 No. They still are on their way. 239 00:23:51,823 --> 00:23:55,040 But... They are retreating?! 240 00:23:57,245 --> 00:23:58,538 Their escape route?! 241 00:23:58,658 --> 00:24:01,319 Yes. They are retreating towards Mount Nang. 242 00:24:01,439 --> 00:24:03,270 Mount Nang?! 243 00:24:05,941 --> 00:24:09,367 Isn't Mount Nang unattended at the moment? 244 00:24:13,940 --> 00:24:16,575 ~ Myeonghwalsan Fortress ~ 245 00:24:22,743 --> 00:24:26,115 Seems like there is quite the tumult before the capital walls. 246 00:24:26,235 --> 00:24:30,491 That must be why so many troops are being sent to the Yeodo Plains. 247 00:24:57,348 --> 00:24:58,324 Your Majesty. 248 00:24:58,444 --> 00:24:59,553 Your Majesty. 249 00:25:01,631 --> 00:25:02,818 Your Majesty. 250 00:25:02,938 --> 00:25:09,206 The Yushin Army has repelled Lords Jujin, Hojae and Bojong's troops. 251 00:25:11,613 --> 00:25:14,136 Hojae, Jujin and Bojong... 252 00:25:14,256 --> 00:25:15,592 are all retreating? 253 00:25:15,712 --> 00:25:16,737 Yes, Your Majesty. 254 00:25:16,857 --> 00:25:20,938 They were able to repel them, and regain control of the situation. 255 00:25:25,429 --> 00:25:26,672 Retreat?! 256 00:25:26,792 --> 00:25:31,146 Yes. The Commissioner sent troops from Mounts Nang and Muhwa there, 257 00:25:31,266 --> 00:25:33,881 - and they joined... - Mount Nang! 258 00:25:34,001 --> 00:25:38,432 Then, are you telling me that nobody is defending Mount Nang now? 259 00:25:38,552 --> 00:25:40,022 Your Majesty. 260 00:25:40,142 --> 00:25:42,100 Yes, of course... 261 00:25:43,266 --> 00:25:45,004 It can't be... 262 00:25:45,124 --> 00:25:46,490 What is the matter? 263 00:25:46,610 --> 00:25:49,703 Why would Mount Nang pose a problem now? 264 00:25:50,593 --> 00:25:52,088 ~ Mount Nang ~ 265 00:25:52,596 --> 00:25:54,483 ~ Myeonghwalsan Fortress ~ 266 00:25:54,801 --> 00:25:59,795 - Here... - Myeonghwalsan Fortress. 267 00:26:01,513 --> 00:26:04,990 So they're heading for Myeonghwalsan Fortress? 268 00:26:05,110 --> 00:26:10,510 Two powers inside the capital? 269 00:26:26,299 --> 00:26:29,965 What? Are you telling me they are retreating towards Mount Nang? 270 00:26:30,085 --> 00:26:30,856 Yes. 271 00:26:30,976 --> 00:26:34,417 They are all passing through Dorijae and heading there. 272 00:26:34,537 --> 00:26:37,237 Then... They cannot... 273 00:26:38,573 --> 00:26:40,976 What is the matter, Chief Marshal? 274 00:26:41,096 --> 00:26:43,223 What they're after is not the capital. 275 00:26:43,343 --> 00:26:45,026 What? 276 00:26:46,339 --> 00:26:48,290 It's Myeonghwalsan Fortress. 277 00:26:48,410 --> 00:26:50,809 They're attempting to penetrate Myeonghwalsan Fortress. 278 00:26:55,187 --> 00:26:59,733 ~ Myeonghwalsan Fortress Front Gates ~ 279 00:27:04,962 --> 00:27:06,828 I laud your efforts. 280 00:27:06,948 --> 00:27:07,782 It is nothing. 281 00:27:07,902 --> 00:27:10,517 Your brilliant strategy nearly emptied the fortress, 282 00:27:10,637 --> 00:27:12,609 so you rendered our job much easier. 283 00:27:32,334 --> 00:27:36,431 What they were after from the very start was not the capital, 284 00:27:36,551 --> 00:27:38,960 but Myeonghwalsan Fortress. 285 00:27:39,080 --> 00:27:43,173 They focused their efforts on Yeodo Plains to move troops away from Mount Nang, 286 00:27:43,293 --> 00:27:47,469 and gain control of an emptied fortress with only a few men. 287 00:27:48,791 --> 00:27:53,180 The mistake Mishil made when she staged her insurrection... 288 00:27:53,300 --> 00:27:59,533 Yes. It was a subterfuge created not to repeat her same mistake. 289 00:28:00,218 --> 00:28:05,434 There are only 15 ri between Myeonghwalsan Fortress and the capital. 290 00:28:05,554 --> 00:28:08,301 Yes. Cavalry troops could cover such distance... 291 00:28:08,421 --> 00:28:11,603 in no more than a half period (15 mins). 292 00:28:12,732 --> 00:28:16,655 Deploying such a large army inside the capital... 293 00:28:17,460 --> 00:28:19,654 My apologies, Your Majesty. 294 00:28:19,774 --> 00:28:21,414 How dare... 295 00:28:21,534 --> 00:28:23,046 How dare... 296 00:28:23,703 --> 00:28:27,371 they create a frontline inside the capital? 297 00:28:27,491 --> 00:28:30,572 Is it not a daring stratagem? 298 00:28:34,608 --> 00:28:37,513 Let alone in our seven century-long history, 299 00:28:37,633 --> 00:28:40,551 no other country has ever seen such large armies contending... 300 00:28:40,671 --> 00:28:45,483 each other so closely inside capital walls. 301 00:28:45,603 --> 00:28:48,611 Yes, not to mention that there are only 15 ri between... 302 00:28:48,731 --> 00:28:51,240 the capital and Myeonghwalsan Fortress. 303 00:28:51,360 --> 00:28:57,324 That is why this situation cannot continue. 304 00:28:57,444 --> 00:28:58,759 Sangdaedeung. 305 00:28:58,879 --> 00:29:01,444 How do you plan to proceed now? 306 00:29:02,448 --> 00:29:04,568 How do you think I would? 307 00:29:04,688 --> 00:29:09,216 First, should we not spread the word? 308 00:29:11,074 --> 00:29:13,236 Spread the word?! 309 00:29:13,398 --> 00:29:14,869 To whom? 310 00:29:14,989 --> 00:29:16,747 Right. 311 00:29:17,095 --> 00:29:20,269 Spread what word, and to whom? 312 00:29:20,389 --> 00:29:24,955 The unprecedented occurrence of a frontline built inside the capital. 313 00:29:25,075 --> 00:29:27,285 All this time, both nobles, Lord Bidam and Lord Yushin, 314 00:29:27,405 --> 00:29:30,889 pledged fealty to Her Majesty, and despite being a woman, 315 00:29:31,009 --> 00:29:36,278 she strengthened the crown's authority even more than her predecessors. 316 00:29:39,414 --> 00:29:41,958 But, once people learn of this, 317 00:29:42,078 --> 00:29:49,404 they will start doubting Her Majesty's skills and authority. 318 00:29:50,112 --> 00:29:53,123 The suspicion they always fomented from the very start... 319 00:29:53,243 --> 00:29:57,885 That of wondering whether a woman could truly... 320 00:29:58,005 --> 00:29:59,348 That's right. 321 00:30:00,069 --> 00:30:03,376 We must spread the word, 322 00:30:03,496 --> 00:30:08,772 and maintain this situation as long as possible. 323 00:30:08,892 --> 00:30:14,719 Whereas they will attempt to do the very opposite. 324 00:30:21,126 --> 00:30:22,716 It is Bidam. 325 00:30:22,836 --> 00:30:24,518 All the events that are happening, 326 00:30:24,638 --> 00:30:30,379 the nobles acting in unison, and all the deserters' movements. 327 00:30:32,102 --> 00:30:36,152 Bidam joined forces with them. 328 00:30:38,442 --> 00:30:41,830 They no longer have a Mishil or Seolwon to lean onto. 329 00:30:41,950 --> 00:30:46,673 So, who else would concoct such a daring stratagem? 330 00:30:49,957 --> 00:30:51,674 It can only be Bidam. 331 00:30:51,794 --> 00:30:53,116 Enough. 332 00:30:53,646 --> 00:30:55,130 I have heard enough. 333 00:30:55,250 --> 00:30:59,944 Your Majesty, is that not what you're thinking right now? 334 00:31:02,480 --> 00:31:04,518 Is it not? 335 00:31:05,130 --> 00:31:07,081 It is. 336 00:31:07,950 --> 00:31:10,521 That is exactly what I'm thinking. 337 00:31:10,641 --> 00:31:12,280 However... 338 00:31:13,849 --> 00:31:16,436 I wish it was not the case. 339 00:31:17,241 --> 00:31:19,553 I hope it is not. 340 00:31:21,707 --> 00:31:24,592 ~ Chuhwa County Administration ~ 341 00:31:27,834 --> 00:31:31,351 Lord Bidam still has not arrived? 342 00:31:32,118 --> 00:31:34,285 I told you. 343 00:31:34,405 --> 00:31:36,125 He told me to come first and arrange everything, 344 00:31:36,245 --> 00:31:38,397 but still no trace of him. 345 00:31:39,178 --> 00:31:40,726 What is this... 346 00:31:40,846 --> 00:31:43,382 He should have been here already. 347 00:31:43,679 --> 00:31:45,356 What is it? 348 00:31:45,476 --> 00:31:47,347 I'll relay it to him. 349 00:31:47,467 --> 00:31:48,746 Give it and go. 350 00:31:48,866 --> 00:31:51,195 It's a royal order! 351 00:31:51,315 --> 00:31:54,651 I must relay this firsthand. 352 00:32:07,542 --> 00:32:10,425 I shall dethrone Her Majesty. 353 00:32:10,545 --> 00:32:11,697 Uh?! 354 00:32:11,817 --> 00:32:16,425 Didn't you say we must maintain this situation? 355 00:32:16,545 --> 00:32:20,851 Are you telling us we will deploy once all troops are gathered? 356 00:32:20,971 --> 00:32:22,431 No. 357 00:32:26,417 --> 00:32:31,862 Even without a confrontation, many nobles are joining our cause. 358 00:32:31,982 --> 00:32:36,187 And Lords Jujin, Sueulbu and Hojae, 359 00:32:39,121 --> 00:32:43,467 and others for a total of seven council members, myself included, 360 00:32:43,587 --> 00:32:45,946 are now on our side. 361 00:32:46,066 --> 00:32:47,833 Then... 362 00:32:52,667 --> 00:32:54,171 Yes. 363 00:32:54,291 --> 00:32:56,461 As current Sangdaedeung, 364 00:32:56,581 --> 00:33:00,280 I hereby summon all council members for a meeting. 365 00:33:47,328 --> 00:33:49,872 With this council meeting, 366 00:33:49,992 --> 00:33:52,775 we shall deliberate upon the dethronement of Her Majesty. 367 00:34:02,065 --> 00:34:04,651 Her Majesty Deokman... 368 00:34:04,771 --> 00:34:09,410 could not protect the territory King Jinheung conquered, 369 00:34:10,255 --> 00:34:14,168 suffered countless invasions at the hands of Goguryeo and Baekje, 370 00:34:14,288 --> 00:34:16,955 lost Daeya Fortress to the enemy, 371 00:34:17,612 --> 00:34:22,062 and as a female ruler was belittled by a Tang delegation, 372 00:34:22,182 --> 00:34:26,726 besmirching our pride and the legacy of our flag. 373 00:34:27,850 --> 00:34:29,033 Also! 374 00:34:29,903 --> 00:34:32,616 The auspicious omen Ashoka the Great revealed to us... 375 00:34:32,736 --> 00:34:35,161 indicates that her time on the throne must now end, 376 00:34:35,281 --> 00:34:37,789 and that a new ruler shall grace our country, 377 00:34:37,909 --> 00:34:41,591 so would this not be what heaven's providence has blessed us with? 378 00:34:41,711 --> 00:34:46,594 For the aforementioned reasons, Sangdaedeung Bidam and this council... 379 00:34:46,714 --> 00:34:50,184 decided upon the dethronement of Her Majesty, 380 00:34:50,304 --> 00:34:55,695 and proclaim that the only way our nation can be rescued from misery... 381 00:34:55,815 --> 00:35:01,524 is if she relinquishes all her powers of her own volition. 382 00:35:01,960 --> 00:35:05,691 Sangdaedeung Bidam of the Council of Nobles. 383 00:35:13,586 --> 00:35:15,261 Dethronement?! 384 00:35:15,381 --> 00:35:17,020 Dethronement?! 385 00:35:17,140 --> 00:35:19,281 What is all this about? 386 00:35:20,487 --> 00:35:24,331 Is Lord Bidam truly the one behind all this? 387 00:35:25,469 --> 00:35:28,840 This is... an insurrection?! 388 00:35:28,960 --> 00:35:31,075 Wait a moment. 389 00:35:31,195 --> 00:35:34,857 Bidam is at Myeonghwalsan Fortress at the moment. 390 00:35:38,165 --> 00:35:40,433 I must relay this to him. 391 00:35:40,553 --> 00:35:44,707 Myeonghwalsan Fortress is the rebel army's stronghold. 392 00:35:44,877 --> 00:35:48,748 If you go there, it'll be the end for you. 393 00:35:48,868 --> 00:35:51,303 It'll be the end for me... 394 00:35:51,423 --> 00:35:53,521 But I must relay this. 395 00:35:53,641 --> 00:35:56,077 Ahh... What now? 396 00:35:57,952 --> 00:36:01,653 You must relay this to Bidam and no one else. 397 00:36:02,934 --> 00:36:05,167 What is there to struggle about? 398 00:36:05,287 --> 00:36:07,817 If you go, you'll die! 399 00:36:07,937 --> 00:36:09,916 You know what you do best, don't you? 400 00:36:10,036 --> 00:36:11,251 Just run. 401 00:36:11,371 --> 00:36:12,311 Uh? 402 00:36:12,431 --> 00:36:15,608 Let's go. To Myeonghwalsan Fortress. 403 00:36:15,728 --> 00:36:18,529 I told you they'll kill you! 404 00:36:19,869 --> 00:36:22,349 That is why I need you. 405 00:36:23,331 --> 00:36:24,865 Follow me. 406 00:36:27,867 --> 00:36:29,563 Does this make any sense? 407 00:36:29,683 --> 00:36:32,659 They gathered all by themselves and decided upon this? 408 00:36:32,779 --> 00:36:34,418 How could this... 409 00:36:34,538 --> 00:36:38,823 It is a vile subterfuge to agitate all the people and the nobles. 410 00:36:41,268 --> 00:36:46,794 A council meeting without the presence of the Sangdaedeung has no meaning. 411 00:36:47,338 --> 00:36:53,381 For he is the only one who can preside over a council meeting. 412 00:36:53,501 --> 00:36:55,482 But, take a look, Your Majesty. 413 00:36:55,608 --> 00:36:59,185 The edict lists His Excellency's name. 414 00:36:59,508 --> 00:37:01,041 ~ Sangdaedeung Bidam ~ 415 00:37:05,515 --> 00:37:09,024 Before we verify the truth, let us not come to hasty conclusions. 416 00:37:09,144 --> 00:37:13,119 If the Sangdaedeung wasn't there, this meeting is invalid. 417 00:37:13,239 --> 00:37:14,497 Not to mention illegal. 418 00:37:14,617 --> 00:37:16,596 But... 419 00:37:16,716 --> 00:37:19,321 If the Sangdaedeung was indeed present? 420 00:37:20,612 --> 00:37:23,665 If he was the one who promulgated this edict, 421 00:37:23,785 --> 00:37:28,229 and should this signature be indeed his? 422 00:37:28,349 --> 00:37:31,288 Should that be the case, 423 00:37:32,840 --> 00:37:37,792 I shall never forgive the Sangdaedeung. 424 00:37:47,068 --> 00:37:48,712 Your Majesty. 425 00:37:54,153 --> 00:37:55,200 Your Majesty. 426 00:37:55,320 --> 00:37:57,375 May you briefly follow me. 427 00:37:57,495 --> 00:37:59,880 Right in front of Ingang Palace... 428 00:38:22,046 --> 00:38:24,314 It is Royal Palace guard Heuksan. 429 00:38:24,434 --> 00:38:27,274 We have been looking for him the last few days... 430 00:38:27,394 --> 00:38:32,023 How could an officer in charge of Her Majesty's safety suffer this affront? 431 00:38:32,404 --> 00:38:36,371 Wouldn't this mean they're threatening the royal family's safety? 432 00:38:51,871 --> 00:38:54,246 Is this not Your Majesty's ring? 433 00:38:54,366 --> 00:38:56,614 How could this man... 434 00:39:18,701 --> 00:39:20,291 Bidam... 435 00:39:20,411 --> 00:39:23,008 Did you really... 436 00:39:30,228 --> 00:39:35,623 ~ Deokman ~ 437 00:39:41,576 --> 00:39:43,272 Lord Bidam... 438 00:39:43,392 --> 00:39:45,732 What is wrong with you? 439 00:39:45,852 --> 00:39:47,867 Who sent you? 440 00:39:47,987 --> 00:39:49,103 What? 441 00:39:49,223 --> 00:39:52,484 I told you, it was Her Majesty! 442 00:39:53,286 --> 00:39:56,807 Are you not one of Chunchu's closest confidants? 443 00:39:56,927 --> 00:39:59,329 So this is another of Chunchu's subterfuges. 444 00:39:59,449 --> 00:40:03,048 It is not, believe me! Her Majesty wrote that! 445 00:40:03,168 --> 00:40:05,487 Lord Bidam! You must believe me! 446 00:40:05,607 --> 00:40:08,773 You are misunderstanding something. 447 00:40:10,257 --> 00:40:13,801 If that was not the case, why would I come here and risk my life? 448 00:40:13,921 --> 00:40:16,939 Unless I was completely out of my mind. 449 00:40:17,533 --> 00:40:19,165 Y...es. 450 00:40:19,285 --> 00:40:20,709 He's right. 451 00:40:20,829 --> 00:40:22,999 He came to Chuhwa County last night, 452 00:40:23,119 --> 00:40:27,778 restlessly asking when you were coming. 453 00:40:29,374 --> 00:40:33,201 Yes. After I saw that edict, I hastened here. 454 00:40:33,321 --> 00:40:37,849 I risked my life to bring you this! 455 00:41:00,989 --> 00:41:02,770 I almost... 456 00:41:02,890 --> 00:41:04,937 I almost let you inveigle me once again. 457 00:41:05,057 --> 00:41:06,400 - What?! - What?! 458 00:41:08,732 --> 00:41:12,802 Tell this to Chunchu and Deokman. 459 00:41:13,884 --> 00:41:16,369 That I am alive! 460 00:41:16,489 --> 00:41:17,909 What? 461 00:41:20,368 --> 00:41:24,969 That the Bidam they so ardently wanted to get rid of... 462 00:41:25,089 --> 00:41:27,747 is alive and well. 463 00:41:28,701 --> 00:41:30,440 Tell them. 464 00:41:30,560 --> 00:41:32,388 Is that clear? 465 00:42:10,178 --> 00:42:14,397 Should you leave this world before I do, 466 00:42:14,517 --> 00:42:21,344 I shall relinquish all my authority as promised, 467 00:42:21,464 --> 00:42:26,425 and leave the secular world. 468 00:42:27,577 --> 00:42:28,765 Bidam... 469 00:42:28,885 --> 00:42:31,007 I should not even call it a pledge. 470 00:42:31,127 --> 00:42:35,584 For this, to me, is not so exacting a task. 471 00:42:37,113 --> 00:42:39,155 Your Majesty. 472 00:42:39,648 --> 00:42:42,001 You must make a decision now. 473 00:42:42,121 --> 00:42:43,210 Yes, Your Majesty. 474 00:42:43,330 --> 00:42:46,788 The edict is being spread all over the capital. 475 00:42:46,908 --> 00:42:50,798 If the edict gains legitimacy thanks to the Sangdaedeung's participation, 476 00:42:50,918 --> 00:42:54,383 it is only a matter of time before they gain even more influence. 477 00:42:56,408 --> 00:42:57,850 Your Majesty! 478 00:42:58,465 --> 00:43:00,415 You must make a decision, Your Majesty! 479 00:43:00,535 --> 00:43:02,027 Yes, Your Majesty. 480 00:43:02,147 --> 00:43:04,135 May you issue an order. 481 00:43:04,255 --> 00:43:05,238 Your Majesty! 482 00:43:05,358 --> 00:43:06,828 May you hasten and... 483 00:43:06,948 --> 00:43:09,245 I shall deprive... 484 00:43:09,365 --> 00:43:12,362 Bidam of his post as Sangdaedeung, 485 00:43:12,482 --> 00:43:16,924 and hereby proclaim him as enemy of the state. 486 00:43:25,237 --> 00:43:30,135 Tell the people to repel the usurpers, 487 00:43:30,255 --> 00:43:36,995 execute all traitors, and fulfill this country's aspirations. 488 00:43:37,395 --> 00:43:38,986 Yes, Your Majesty. 489 00:43:39,142 --> 00:43:40,692 Yes, Your Majesty. 490 00:43:48,702 --> 00:43:49,989 Chief. 491 00:43:51,331 --> 00:43:52,794 Yes, Your Majesty. 492 00:43:54,045 --> 00:43:59,066 Find out what you can about Heuksan, that Royal Palace guard. 493 00:44:03,958 --> 00:44:07,710 Are you sure that Jukbang was carrying that message last night? 494 00:44:08,126 --> 00:44:09,080 Yes. 495 00:44:09,200 --> 00:44:11,621 I have no doubt. 496 00:44:12,621 --> 00:44:17,269 The man who attempted to kill me was a Royal Palace guard. 497 00:44:19,548 --> 00:44:21,793 Find out what you can about him. 498 00:44:21,981 --> 00:44:24,594 Yes, consider it done. 499 00:44:39,359 --> 00:44:42,221 The Sangdaedeung asked him to investigate Heuksan? 500 00:44:42,341 --> 00:44:45,380 Yes. Santak was ordered by him. 501 00:44:45,500 --> 00:44:47,252 We cannot allow it. 502 00:44:48,242 --> 00:44:49,551 Gather all your men. 503 00:44:49,671 --> 00:44:51,107 Yes. 504 00:45:21,477 --> 00:45:23,533 It's them! Catch them! 505 00:45:23,653 --> 00:45:25,037 Yes! 506 00:46:02,109 --> 00:46:03,501 It is all right. 507 00:46:03,621 --> 00:46:06,503 I come from the Royal Palace Guard, so don't worry. 508 00:46:07,444 --> 00:46:09,034 Are you all right? 509 00:46:09,154 --> 00:46:10,327 Yes. 510 00:46:12,164 --> 00:46:17,189 But... My father... 511 00:46:18,312 --> 00:46:20,356 My mother... 512 00:46:22,637 --> 00:46:25,767 Do you know what happened? 513 00:46:25,887 --> 00:46:28,929 As my brother Heuksan did something wrong, 514 00:46:29,629 --> 00:46:31,622 he said we must find refuge immediately. 515 00:46:31,742 --> 00:46:33,698 Something... wrong? 516 00:46:33,818 --> 00:46:35,203 What would that be? 517 00:46:35,323 --> 00:46:39,621 This man from the inspectorate, Yeo... 518 00:46:40,848 --> 00:46:42,506 Yeom... 519 00:46:42,626 --> 00:46:44,816 Yes, a man called Yeomjong. 520 00:46:49,880 --> 00:46:51,150 Yeomjong?! 521 00:46:53,312 --> 00:46:55,093 Yeomjong?! 522 00:46:59,524 --> 00:47:03,432 Was Bidam really in Myeonghwalsan Fortress? 523 00:47:03,997 --> 00:47:06,053 Yes, Your Majesty. 524 00:47:06,173 --> 00:47:10,018 Have you seen him yourself? 525 00:47:11,697 --> 00:47:13,149 Yes. 526 00:47:14,972 --> 00:47:17,392 But, Your Majesty. 527 00:47:17,512 --> 00:47:23,882 Lord Bidam believes you attempted to slay him. 528 00:47:24,695 --> 00:47:26,074 What? 529 00:47:26,194 --> 00:47:30,285 When I tried to relay your message to him, he refused to accept it, 530 00:47:30,674 --> 00:47:33,866 and thought it was a mere subterfuge. 531 00:47:37,135 --> 00:47:39,792 He told me... 532 00:47:39,912 --> 00:47:44,547 He told me to tell you that the Bidam you wished to see dead... 533 00:47:44,667 --> 00:47:48,060 is still alive. 534 00:47:52,604 --> 00:47:55,591 What is all this about... 535 00:47:57,287 --> 00:47:58,538 Your Majesty. 536 00:48:05,119 --> 00:48:06,540 How did it go? 537 00:48:06,660 --> 00:48:08,715 Did you find out? 538 00:48:10,102 --> 00:48:12,461 It was Yeomjong's doing. 539 00:48:19,066 --> 00:48:21,144 He... He can't be... 540 00:48:21,264 --> 00:48:26,097 The one who made it appear as if Her Majesty ordered this, 541 00:48:26,217 --> 00:48:29,887 was Yeomjong? 542 00:48:30,634 --> 00:48:32,318 Indeed. 543 00:48:32,860 --> 00:48:39,246 Was trust between people such a feeble thing? 544 00:48:39,366 --> 00:48:41,166 Your Majesty. 545 00:48:41,802 --> 00:48:46,117 Was spending one's life leaning onto someone... 546 00:48:46,237 --> 00:48:48,890 such a futile endeavor? 547 00:48:50,421 --> 00:48:52,583 You must solve this misunderstanding. 548 00:48:52,703 --> 00:48:55,807 Will you just take this lying down? 549 00:48:56,103 --> 00:49:01,148 It is now too late to do anything. 550 00:49:02,194 --> 00:49:09,083 There is nothing I can do for Bidam. 551 00:49:16,940 --> 00:49:19,022 Your Majesty! 552 00:49:23,103 --> 00:49:25,180 I am fine. 553 00:49:25,300 --> 00:49:27,131 You may leave. 554 00:49:29,081 --> 00:49:31,870 Yes. I will call the physician. 555 00:49:31,990 --> 00:49:33,793 But... 556 00:49:34,499 --> 00:49:35,967 You may leave. 557 00:49:36,154 --> 00:49:37,615 Yes... 558 00:50:15,013 --> 00:50:18,003 I am here to see the Sangdaedeung. 559 00:50:18,123 --> 00:50:19,709 What is your name? 560 00:50:19,829 --> 00:50:22,546 His Excellency said he would mention my arrival?! 561 00:50:22,666 --> 00:50:24,120 I'm Santak. 562 00:50:24,244 --> 00:50:24,929 Ahh... Santak? 563 00:50:25,049 --> 00:50:26,366 Yes, yes. 564 00:50:26,477 --> 00:50:29,297 I must see him right away, so may you open the gates. 565 00:50:36,349 --> 00:50:39,741 You... Let us have a word. 566 00:50:39,861 --> 00:50:43,526 This man from the inspectorate, Yeomjong... 567 00:50:43,975 --> 00:50:47,364 I must meet... His Excellency... 568 00:50:49,191 --> 00:50:50,935 Catch him! 569 00:51:03,092 --> 00:51:04,444 Santak, stop there! 570 00:51:04,564 --> 00:51:06,364 Yeomjong, you dirty rat.. 571 00:52:30,215 --> 00:52:33,092 ~ Deokman ~ 572 00:52:45,717 --> 00:52:48,685 Is Santak still not here? 573 00:52:48,805 --> 00:52:51,134 I asked you where Santak is! 574 00:52:54,868 --> 00:52:57,049 May you rejoice, Sangdaedeung. 575 00:53:01,115 --> 00:53:02,759 Come in. 576 00:53:11,517 --> 00:53:15,057 Lord Yeongjin has decided to join our cause. 577 00:53:15,177 --> 00:53:18,952 I will do my part in this great endeavor of ours! 578 00:53:19,072 --> 00:53:21,564 It was a wise decision. 579 00:53:21,684 --> 00:53:23,024 And it does not stop at that. 580 00:53:23,144 --> 00:53:26,199 The Lord of the Goyunnang Commandery, Hoyun, 581 00:53:26,319 --> 00:53:30,293 has just pledged his participation! 582 00:53:31,925 --> 00:53:36,524 And the Lord of Gurahwa Prefecture promised he will join our efforts with troops. 583 00:53:38,093 --> 00:53:41,421 If it's Gurahwa Prefecture, we must be dealing with a large contingent. 584 00:53:41,541 --> 00:53:42,948 Yes, Sangdaedeung. 585 00:53:43,068 --> 00:53:47,335 Once those troops arrive, our quandaries are over. 586 00:53:47,455 --> 00:53:49,391 My congratulations. 587 00:53:49,511 --> 00:53:56,158 Yes... Many nobles show confidence in your endeavors. 588 00:53:58,141 --> 00:54:00,961 I am whelmed with gratitude. 589 00:54:02,148 --> 00:54:03,803 What are you saying? 590 00:54:03,923 --> 00:54:08,096 - Providence is truly blessing us. - Yes! Indeed! 591 00:54:21,019 --> 00:54:23,258 Where are you headed? 592 00:54:23,860 --> 00:54:27,065 Did Santak arrive, by any chance? 593 00:54:28,432 --> 00:54:30,149 I have not seen him. 594 00:54:30,269 --> 00:54:33,331 Did you send him anywhere? 595 00:54:34,050 --> 00:54:36,618 I entrusted him something... 596 00:54:38,547 --> 00:54:41,070 Should he arrive, bring him to me immediately. 597 00:54:41,190 --> 00:54:42,703 I will. 598 00:54:43,360 --> 00:54:47,713 Everyone is gathered. May you grace them with a few words. 599 00:54:47,833 --> 00:54:49,282 Fine. 600 00:54:51,402 --> 00:54:53,205 Sangdaedeung! 601 00:55:04,932 --> 00:55:10,506 I dispatched orders to kill Bidam and his retinue to all fortresses. 602 00:55:13,178 --> 00:55:14,468 Yes. 603 00:55:15,126 --> 00:55:19,501 Such matters can only be sensitive for the nobles, 604 00:55:19,621 --> 00:55:22,488 so they reacted with tension. 605 00:55:23,681 --> 00:55:28,248 Looks like blood will have to be shed inside the capital. 606 00:55:28,368 --> 00:55:31,174 We are preparing for everything. 607 00:55:33,104 --> 00:55:34,842 Your Majesty. 608 00:55:35,457 --> 00:55:37,641 Are you all right? 609 00:55:40,343 --> 00:55:44,990 I've heard it was a misunderstanding concocted by Yeomjong. 610 00:55:46,746 --> 00:55:50,571 Be it being inveigled by a stratagem, or just a misunderstanding, 611 00:55:50,691 --> 00:55:57,439 isn't the inevitable something created by a succession of coincidences? 612 00:55:58,225 --> 00:56:02,977 That is how history is always decided. 613 00:56:06,258 --> 00:56:11,875 But Bidam and I crossed the line already. 614 00:56:14,579 --> 00:56:22,208 But I feel disheartened by what I cannot even verify, 615 00:56:22,328 --> 00:56:26,536 and feel sorry for Bidam. 616 00:56:28,250 --> 00:56:32,726 Why would that be? 617 00:56:33,039 --> 00:56:35,668 Looking back, 618 00:56:35,788 --> 00:56:39,993 I wonder whether the only reason why I so suddenly grew to like him... 619 00:56:40,113 --> 00:56:44,717 was to appropriate those nobles of their troops. 620 00:56:44,837 --> 00:56:49,031 I still cannot make up my mind. 621 00:56:50,314 --> 00:56:56,627 Whether I only married him so that his rise to power could be halted, 622 00:56:56,747 --> 00:57:00,521 is something I cannot be sure about. 623 00:57:04,225 --> 00:57:09,144 But my desire to abdicate the throne... 624 00:57:10,013 --> 00:57:16,546 and quietly spend my final days with him, 625 00:57:16,666 --> 00:57:20,257 that last dream of mine... 626 00:57:20,377 --> 00:57:22,930 was sincere. 627 00:58:02,778 --> 00:58:07,336 "I hereby deprive traitor Bidam of his post of Sangdaedeung," 628 00:58:08,234 --> 00:58:11,499 "and proclaim him enemy of the state." 629 00:58:12,983 --> 00:58:16,354 "Shilla people of vigor and resolve," 630 00:58:16,474 --> 00:58:21,891 "whomever you might be, slay Bidam." 631 00:58:22,822 --> 00:58:25,049 What is this all about? 632 00:58:25,169 --> 00:58:31,373 Her Majesty's edict is being distributed to every market. 633 00:58:32,836 --> 00:58:35,126 In the end... 634 00:58:36,610 --> 00:58:39,314 Were you not going to abdicate the throne, 635 00:58:39,434 --> 00:58:44,183 and spend your final days with me? 636 00:58:45,357 --> 00:58:49,946 We shall take this opportunity to annihilate all treacherous individuals, 637 00:58:50,066 --> 00:58:53,371 and use it as the foundation of our unification campaign. 638 00:58:53,491 --> 00:58:55,385 Your Majesty. 639 00:58:59,200 --> 00:59:03,797 Claiming that they will protect you and this nation from those traitors, 640 00:59:03,917 --> 00:59:06,897 people are gathering at the exhibition hall. 641 00:59:12,954 --> 00:59:14,247 What? 642 00:59:14,367 --> 00:59:17,027 Of their own volition? 643 00:59:17,147 --> 00:59:18,403 Yes. 644 00:59:18,912 --> 00:59:22,858 I must head there immediately. 645 01:00:06,394 --> 01:00:08,450 Our great nation... 646 01:00:08,570 --> 01:00:11,037 is crying tears of distress. 647 01:00:11,157 --> 01:00:13,873 Because of an incompetent ruler. 648 01:00:14,996 --> 01:00:17,943 Our great nation is in distress, 649 01:00:18,063 --> 01:00:20,700 because of nobles who refuse to let go of anything. 650 01:00:20,820 --> 01:00:27,163 We lost the war, were belittled by neighboring countries... 651 01:00:27,283 --> 01:00:30,661 They appropriated even more from our people... 652 01:00:30,781 --> 01:00:33,163 and sold their allegiance to our neighbors. 653 01:00:33,283 --> 01:00:35,590 - That is how... - That is how... 654 01:00:35,710 --> 01:00:39,279 our nation fell into crisis and despair. 655 01:00:39,399 --> 01:00:41,272 That is how our nation... 656 01:00:41,392 --> 01:00:42,799 fell into a severe crisis. 657 01:00:42,919 --> 01:00:46,161 We shall no longer allow this. 658 01:00:46,281 --> 01:00:50,240 We shall no longer idle away. 659 01:00:50,360 --> 01:00:51,779 I shall dethrone Her Majesty... 660 01:00:51,899 --> 01:00:53,433 We shall repel the insurgents... 661 01:00:53,553 --> 01:00:55,061 And build a new nation... 662 01:00:55,181 --> 01:00:56,503 And restore order and prestige... 663 01:00:56,623 --> 01:00:58,432 A new, grandiose nation! 664 01:00:58,552 --> 01:01:01,656 Prestige which will lead us to unify the Three Kingdoms. 665 01:01:02,220 --> 01:01:05,638 Hurrah for Her Majesty! 666 01:01:05,791 --> 01:01:08,514 Hurrah for His Excellency! 667 01:01:08,617 --> 01:01:11,017 Hurrah for Lord Bidam! 668 01:01:49,002 --> 01:01:51,694 Brought to you by WITH S2 Written In The Heavens Subbing Squad 669 01:01:51,814 --> 01:01:54,387 This is a FREE fansub. NOT for SALE! Get it for FREE @ withs2.com 670 01:01:54,507 --> 01:01:58,252 Main Translator and Timer: MisterX 671 01:01:58,372 --> 01:02:00,733 Timing QC: julier 672 01:02:00,853 --> 01:02:03,867 Editor/QC: thunderbolt 673 01:02:03,987 --> 01:02:07,079 Coordinators: mily2, ay_link 674 01:02:08,255 --> 01:02:12,225 ~ On The FINAL Episode Of ~ QUEEN ~*~ SEONDEOK 675 01:02:12,345 --> 01:02:16,623 It can only be an omen that they will lose! 676 01:02:16,743 --> 01:02:18,017 Your Majesty... 677 01:02:18,137 --> 01:02:18,907 Your Majesty! 678 01:02:19,027 --> 01:02:21,769 Be quiet... Quiet... 679 01:02:22,405 --> 01:02:26,857 I will become this country, and gain you, Deokman. 680 01:02:26,977 --> 01:02:28,446 You must win. 681 01:02:28,566 --> 01:02:31,329 I still need Your Majesty. 682 01:02:31,449 --> 01:02:34,361 How could something like that happen? 683 01:02:34,481 --> 01:02:35,485 It's our signal. 684 01:02:35,605 --> 01:02:36,269 Our signal to act! 685 01:02:36,389 --> 01:02:38,887 What do you plan to do with Bidam? 686 01:02:39,007 --> 01:02:40,317 Are you worried? 687 01:02:40,437 --> 01:02:44,119 Those who slay me will be lauded by the pages of history. 688 01:02:45,829 --> 01:02:47,882 Worried that I will spare him? 689 01:02:48,002 --> 01:02:50,468 I still have something to tell someone... 690 01:02:50,588 --> 01:02:54,244 Someone whom I could not talk to. 691 01:02:54,602 --> 01:02:57,294 I will go and tell her. 692 01:02:57,414 --> 01:03:01,857 Is Her Majesty there? 693 01:03:01,977 --> 01:03:04,672 Watch dramas legally @ dramafever.com STOP illegal streaming sites