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THIS DRAMA IS A WORK OF FICTION BASED ON REAL FACTS OF HWARANG

IN THE ERA OF KING JINHEUNG OF SILLA

In my mind,

I have killed you over and over again

because you killed my one and only friend.

So I can't forgive you.

Whenever I see you,

I still couldn't kill you

even after I knew you were the King.

I wanted to believe that you weren't the King.

If you must kill me in order for it to end,

strike me.

But will it really end

if you kill me?

How many more must you kill for it to end?

Will it end if you kill the officials and the noblemen?

It won't.

Someone else takes their place

and they will do the same thing.

Whom will you kill then?

I wanted to change

Silla with you.

I wanted to prevent deaths

caused by the Bone-rank System.

I dreamed of becoming more than Silla

and unifying the Three Kingdoms.

But if this is where it ends...

Kill me.

Now,

we are no longer in debt.

Is this

the end?

We have different paths.

Then,

I guess the next time we meet,

we will be enemies.

I must swap the King.

Do you mean you will remove King Jinheung

and make someone else the King?

No.

I mean I won't make anyone the King.

Instead,

I will set up a puppet king who is a Sacred Bone.

Who?

The Hwarang who pretended to be the King in Baekje.

He is Prince Hwi-kyung's son, Seon-u.

Prince Hwi-kyung?

Isn't he the disowned Sacred Bone?

Is he Prince Hwi-kyung's son?

Even if the Queen is ill,

she will not let that happen.

Even after the late King Bupheung passed away,

the Queen protected her son all alone.

For now,

she has rights as the Sacred Bone's guardian.

That's why we must take it away.

The money,

the power,

and the position.

She didn't get those for free.

The people may think it's treason.

The people?

Even when things go awry,

subjects bow down in order to live.

What is there to be afraid of?

Let's make Silla ours.

That's what I'm trying to say.

It's the only way to keep your sheds full.

Pa-oh.

Once the sun rises,

bring Wonhwa A-ro to Wolseong Palace.

King Jinheung

took Master Ahnji's daughter to the palace?

We were a step late.

She's the perfect bait for Seon-u.

How did you lose the chance?

Things will be complicated now.

Master Young-shil, you have a visitor.

Come in.

This is interesting.

I can now see the resemblance after seeing the both of you.

It's time for us to talk about important matters.

That is why we came here today.

Have you decided to wield power instead of being mistreated?

You must have heard that the King

took Master Ahnji's daughter.

We must change

the owner of Silla.

What can I help you with?

There is nothing you have to do.

I shall do it with Hwarang.

What should I do then?

You and the other officials

must support me as a new king.

No matter how hard you try,

I will be the one who owns Silla.

Silla's owner has never changed.

It will be the same this time again.

Transfer the throne?

Is that what you said?

Yes.

That is the only way I can gain power.

Marry Princess Sookmyung before then.

Is it that hard for you

to step down?

Do you still only see me as a mother coveting the throne?

You can protect the throne only if you stay ruthless.

A king

must be able to take his friend's life.

An unnecessarily compassionate king

puts the nation into anguish.

He ends up killing all of his subjects.

However, a ruthless king

kills fast and brutally,

and keeps the casualty to a minimum.

That way, he won't have to kill more.

Are you saying

that a king must kill someone to stay in position?

Do you think Hwarang is yours?

They believe Seon-u deserves to be the King.

They saw him sacrifice his life in front of everyone

to protect the people.

Do you truly believe

that Hwarangs will follow you?

I will make them mine.

How?

As you said,

I will have to find a way

which is the fastest and that has minimal casualties.

You said you will become the King.

I guess you're still not.

"No path started as a path."

Do you remember that?

No path started as a path.

Someone must walk on it for it to become a path.

You must pound and break the hard land and pierce through it

for the water to flow out.

So?

Are you saying you will pound, break, and pierce the land to create a path?

I don't want to be a piece on a chessboard anymore.

Don't let the order that someone else created

be the order that you hold yourselves to.

You're not pieces on a chessboard.

You are freer than anyone. You are Hwarang.

I will no longer remain quiet.

You won't remain quiet?

Did you decide on treason?

A weak king can't do anything.

What Silla needs

is a powerful king who is willing to change the nation.

I need your help, Master Wehwa.

Are you asking me

to take a lead in a revolt?

I will leave the decision to you.

Please come back and help Hwarangs become one.

If we split up now, I won't be able to do it.

Why are you so sure that I will help you?

Because I know we're on the same page.

Our Silla's future depends on it.

This is my intent.

Please inform the Queen.

Good. You may go.

I saw her put something in the tea.

Give it to me.

It could be poison.

I said, give it to me.

I can't let you drink it when we don't know what it is.

It's not a kind of poison that shows symptoms right away.

You need to keep drinking it

for it to work.

Did you drink the tea knowing what's in it?

I had my suspicions from a while ago.

Your Highness.

I shall call a physician.

Don't make a fuss.

I have seen the symptoms

for a while now.

I guess this is the only way

to see you by my side.

I heard you were hurt.

How is your injury?

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

However,

if I had not come here,

my injury would have healed faster.

I don't mind even if it's healed slowly.

Either way, you won't be able to leave here.

I brought you here as a hostage.

That way,

your brother won't threaten my throne.

This...

This is not like you, Your Majesty.

Did you forget that my mother's blood runs in me?

This might be the chance

for you to know who I really am.

HWARANG HOUSE

Do you really plan on seizing Hwarang House?

They are my Hwarangs.

I'm not seizing them.

They have been mine from the beginning.

I need to take control now.

If I don't, they will go beyond my grasp.

King Jinheung is here. Open the doors.

Who is that?

Is it Ji-dwi?

Do people's personalities change along with their clothes?

He's just like the Queen.

He looks cold-hearted and cruel.

Hwarangs, show respect to the King!

I'm the Master of Hwarang, King Jinheung.

While I was in Hwarang,

I saw how lazy

and weak you were.

You were spoiled children of powerful families.

However, Hwarang will now

be reborn from head to toe

under the control of Silla's Royal Family

which will help you become strong warriors.

Is the King standing over there

any different?

I believe both you and Hwarang

are weak and powerless.

Your Majesty.

Seon-u,

show your respect.

Seon-u.

I said show your respect.

There will be an abdication four days from now.

As the royal guards and Hwarangs that serve the King,

you shall fulfill your obligations.

Hwarang

must be free.

"Only when they think and move on their free will,

they are able to dream of the future of a new Silla."

I'm sure you have heard this before, Your Majesty.

Are you going against me now?

I'm telling you that we will decide for ourselves

if we will accept you as our King!

Aren't you confident

that you will be chosen?

There are two kings in Hwarang House.

What is going on?

Come here.

According to my informant,

the King might change.

-What? -What?

What do you mean?

I thought Seon-u was a half-breed,

but he's actually a Sacred Bone.

I knew he was different,

but did you see how he talked to Ji-dwi?

What do you mean, Ji-dwi?

He's King Jinheung.

Instead of gaining control of us, he is now a laughingstock.

Poor Ji-dwi.

A-ro...

Your sister is all right.

She is currently...

I know.

Thank you for what happened last time.

Another thing.

I'm sorry.

I'm a bad man to you.

Of course, you should be sorry.

How can you treat a woman like me this way?

I know I'm not a good man to you,

but I also know you're a good woman.

Hence,

you should meet a man who feels the same as you.

Tea?

Did you just say tea?

It seems to have been for a long time.

She already started coughing blood.

She told me not to say anything,

but I can't leave her like that.

What do you think you're doing?

Is it Park Young-shil?

Is the one who ordered you to do this

Park Young-shil?

Pa-oh!

Yes, Your Majesty.

Kill her.

Please spare me.

Have mercy, Your Majesty!

Your Highness!

Please spare me, Your Highness!

Please don't kill me!

Why did you do it?

What do you mean?

You knew it was poisoned.

Why did you drink it?

Why?

I didn't know.

When I found out, it was too late.

If I had refused the tea,

they would have just used another method.

You should have fled.

Forget the royal titles.

You should have renounced the throne

and fled instead.

I tried to flee.

I wanted to avoid it.

However,

I had to live according to my fate.

If there is something you wish to protect,

become stronger.

You must be strong in order to fight.

Don't believe the frail hearts of people.

That is what

a king must do.

Mother.

Are you reinstating me as the Chief Instructor?

Yes, I am.

Then, do you plan to disobey

the Queen's orders?

My will is the Queen's will.

My will is Silla's will.

It's good to see you again.

Have you all been well?

Yes, Master!

I'm standing here today

because I heard you were given a very difficult assignment.

I believe

the choice you make

will create a new Silla that is different from the past.

Also, I'm certain that you have grown sufficiently

and that you're now qualified to make that choice.

Some may call this treason.

Also,

some may call it your duty.

The choice is yours to make.

Will you be a Hwarang

that changes this nation from the root?

Or,

will you remain to be a Hwarang who is unable to do anything?

It's up to you.

And if you have made your decision,

you must trust yourself until the end.

You are Hwarang.

Never forget that you are Hwarang.

Never ever forget that.

Is something wrong?

Did you say I asked myself

over and over

why I must become the King?

Did you say you can tell by my eyes

that I never gave up?

Yes, Your Majesty.

That is what I saw.

I hope everything you've said is correct.

Your heart has never changed.

However, my heart is racing like this.

I heard that the Queen

is stepping down today.

That's correct.

I will become the true King today.

Are you

worried about me?

The throne seems like a very lonely position.

I think

you won't be able to sleep there.

I guess I should thank you

since I became stronger because of you.

Thanks to you,

I was able to come this far.

Is that him?

What is he doing here?

He needs to come on time.

-We have gathered here today to crown-- -Halt!

Do you really think

that throne belongs to you?

We, the officials, think differently.

How dare you.

I, the highest official of Silla,

choose to crown

another Sacred Bone as the King.

Prince Hwi-kyung's son,

Seon-u.

The Hwarangs

have chosen the King for the future of Silla.

We, Hwarangs,

swear our allegiance

to His Majesty who will empower Silla

and who will serve the needs of the people!

Hwarang represents Silla's new conviction!

Devote yourselves to Silla

and to the King of Silla!

Hail King Jinheung!

-Hail King Jinheung! -Hail King Jinheung!

-Hail King Jinheung! -Hail King Jinheung!

-Hail King Jinheung! -Hail King Jinheung!

-Hail King Jinheung! -Hail King Jinheung!

-Hail King Jinheung! -Hail King Jinheung!

-Hail King Jinheung! -Hail King Jinheung!

Traitor Park Young-shil.

You have attempted to kill the King and planned treason!

Receive your punishment.

-Master Park. -Master Park.

Furthermore,

if anyone stands with him, step forward now.

The swords of Hwarang shall not forgive you!

I wanted

to change Silla with you.

I wanted to prevent deaths

caused by the Bone-rank System.

I dreamed of becoming more than Silla

and unifying the Three Kingdoms.

Can what you dream of

come true?

It won't be easy.

If I don't try and do nothing, I will live.

If I try and do something, I will die.

What if

I eliminate those who are trying to kill you?

Can you change Silla?

Now, this throne is yours.

So, change it as you dreamed.

Use every ounce of power you possess.

To avoid disappointing you,

I will take that path until the end.

I, King Jinheung of Silla,

along with Hwarang,

will put the people first

and will lead a powerful and prosperous Silla.

Then,

what type of king are you thinking of?

A nation with happy subjects

and a suffering king.

The subjects don't worry about the nation.

But the king worries about the subjects.

That is the king I'm thinking of.

They're all grown up now.

I guess

I did catch something big.

I'm sorry

for not telling you sooner.

If that is your choice,

I respect it.

I'm proud of you.

I'm sure your mother would be happy to see

how you turned out to be.

What?

You thief.

Be careful.

Get out quickly. Hurry!

Hail King Jinheung!

-Hail King Jinheung! -Hail King Jinheung!

-Hail King Jinheung! -Hail King Jinheung!

You really

got here on your own.

I'm glad

it wasn't too late.

From now on,

I shall bear

the burden of Silla.

Do you think

I hated you?

Do you think

I hated you, Mother?

I know

that you protected

Silla and me.

I shall also protect Silla and my people.

It may be a different way from yours, but I will protect them.

I shall make

Silla powerful.

Your Highness.

Your Highness!

How is she?

She is practically a corpse.

I have

something to tell you.

Please stay with her.

Please.

I wish

it was you who made me drink the tea.

Why did you

tell me not to drink the tea?

Did you

worry about me?

I tried to let go,

but I couldn't.

No matter how hard I tried,

I wanted

to go to you.

I tried to hate you.

I tried to kill you.

However,

I couldn't.

I'm sorry.

Did it go well?

It did.

His Majesty asked me to bring this to you.

Did you resent me for locking you up in here?

It was the only choice I had

in order to protect you from Master Park Young-shil.

I fear I won't be able to let you go if I see you.

I fear I will get greedy again.

Go.

Don't make him wait too long.

Go to him.

Was I too late?

From now on,

I will never leave you alone.

I promise.

Let me tell you what this is.

It's volume two of the collective information

on all the young masters in the capital.

What will you do?

Further information will cost an additional piece of silver.

Do you want it?

Here.

I have fully paid my debt.

You're the legendary woman

who captured the hearts of two Sacred Bones.

However, your living situation has not changed.

How should it change?

You know.

Silk, gold and a wealthy life.

Things like that.

Is that right?

Have you been waiting? Let's go have fun.

Why do you keep taking my child?

If you're bored, spend your time dating.

You said you were single.

I need someone to date. I can't date myself!

He said he would never leave me alone.

What am I supposed to do?

My father is in his room.

Rather than hiding it like this, should we just...

After what happened to Master Young-shil,

you're like a kite with its string cut.

Your family doesn't have status or wealth.

It's only natural that he opposes.

I guess.

But you have my love.

Prince Chang?

I think he plans to make an alliance with Daegaya to strike us.

We only see each other when there is a problem.

If I remain here,

people will say I'm the other Sacred Bone and whatnot.

You know that.

Hey, if you're so cool, you be the King then.

This looks pretty nice.

Dog-Bird...

Anyway, it has been six months since you left.

Have you seen A-ro?

He should at least send a letter

or give me some sort of assurance.

End it!

It's no loss on my part.

It's no loss.

How have you been?

I'm back.

Who are you? I don't know you.

I have a bad memory.

You cannot have forgotten me.

You look pretty.

Totally.

Let's get married.

I can't wait. I miss you too much.

I missed you.