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Episode 11

Kiddo.

Know who the three most wicked men in Joseon are?

First, Jjakgwi from Mt. Worak.

Even worse...

is the butcher from Sungnye Gate.

And even surpassing them is...

none other than Lee Daegil.

Uh?

Back in the day, that butcher and I...

Ahh... You know him, right?

That... charlatan monk up in the mountains.

- That one from the hermitage? - Right. Exactly him.

That charlatan would just hit me like this!

So how would I possibly react?

I'd block anything coming my way, and answer right away.

But that damned butcher tries to throw knees at me.

Wretched fool...

So I take a step back, and...

And that is how I beat him.

Fun, uh?

What else is there...

Jjakgwi from Mt. Worak.

Mt. Worak.

You told me earlier.

Did I?

When?

Orabeoni, just forget her.

She got married already.

Forget what, you wench?

Delirious slattern...

Then, go ahead and cry.

Who, me?

Because of some runaway wench,

I should cry?

Lee Daegil?!

Think I never held back my tears before?

But pretending defiance is no use.

The higher you try to climb, the steeper the mountain.

The farther you plod in, the deeper the water.

That is life.

The breeze is biting.

Let us go back in.

How could I share a berth with you, General?

Should we let ranks dictate our course, at this juncture?

It's because we're at this juncture...

that discipline must be strengthened even further.

I see you haven't lost your obstinacy.

Yes... Obstinacy...

Were it not for that, I probably would be dead by now.

Did anything happen there?

It's... nothing.

Did you leave someone behind?

Was it someone you loved?

She was just...

someone I used to jest with.

Someone...

I wanted to make happy.

Having to bear the embarrassment of unfulfilled promises...

is quite the torture.

Let us just wait.

When better times are upon us,

can't you just go back for her?

I will never return there.

To Jeju.

I left you in solitude for far too long.

Forgive me.

I spent my entire life on the battlefield.

I know.

Surrounded by men day and night,

conveying warmth through my words was the least of my concerns.

And I know that as well.

I've had the opportunity to see it for myself.

I certainly know how to address my subordinates,

but when it comes to talking with women, the battlefield taught me nothing.

Women do not covet all that much.

There is only one thing they truly wish for.

For men to always act with resolve,

unchanging in their ways.

For the rest of my days,

you have my undying fealty.

Things like fealty are for men to discuss.

It is not what a woman would like to hear.

Fealty, allegiance...

That is all that populates your thoughts, isn't it?

It's not necessarily the case, but...

Enjoy some rest.

Orabeoni...

Let me move you where it's warm.

I'll cover you with the blanket.

Let go... Let me go!

Think you can get under my skirt so easily?

Kiddo...

Stay put.

It's warm...

Living...

It's quite the nuisance.

Wherever you go...

It's all the same.

Go ahead and amuse yourselves...

Are we getting any of that, standing here all night?

Let us just go.

Ahh... Really.

Some prance about on patrol all night,

while others frivol the night away?

Ehh!

Some die of starvation, others for stuffing themselves too much.

Let's just go.

Think your communion with nature will last a thousand moons?

Idle hands are the devil's trinkets!

- I said let's go! - What goes around comes around! Ehh!

*formal way of addressing a noble scholar

Seonbinim*.

The moon is still young, but you're already leaving?

Listen to you... Dawning is almost upon us.

Have one more drink.

Would a starry night like this grace you in the morn?

Save it for another time.

There is a new arrival.

Will you not even let her pay her respects?

Then... If you insist...

Wasn't that a shot?

Sh...Sh...Shot?!

So... What's happening over there?

- Search the premises! - Yes.

Those government puppets are all over the place.

With yangban getting shot so often, it's only natural.

But, who did we kill today?

Don't really know.

This time it only listed their names.

Killing someone you don't even know...

Ehh... Must be another one of those wicked yangban.

Give me the matchlock.

I'll go ahead first, so when I make you a signal, follow me.

Aigoo... What has this world come to?

Murders all over the place...

Business is practically dead.

There's only leeches and dust around here.

Say what?

The hell are you prattling about?

So what are we supposed to be, dusty leeches?

Keep guzzling, will you?

Look down on your regulars and even leeches will disappear.

A throng of passerbys can't beat a trusted regular.

Indeed! One roll of silk beats four of cotton threads!

Indeed!

Four green ginseng roots can't beat a dried one!

Sure can't!

Barley in the husk has a long way to go!

- Well said! - Really...

As if you weren't dried-up old farts, always with the excuses...

Ohh Ohh! Who's all dried-up?

I might look older than I am,

but it's still all blooming down there.

Want to take a look?

Just between you and me.

Wipe the drool, for starters.

They shall soon find the culprit, so don't you fret.

The reason I sought your audience was neither to request the culprit's capture,

nor an eager wish for Your Excellency to quell my concern.

Then, what could it be...

The two men murdered last night...

were close attendants of your subordinate, Vice Minister Park.

Vice Minister Park's attendants?!

Yes, Your Excellency.

I also got word that they purchased large quantities of water ox horns...

on Vice Minister Park's behalf.

So they smuggled forbidden goods like water ox horns?

And talebearing suggests that Vice Minister Park instigated them.

Considering the circumstances, and the fact they're connected with him,

I am concerned this could bring you harm.

So you slattern are even concerned about my safety?

Who could ever make this wench's heart throb in concern,

if not Your Excellency?

Fine...

If only to quell your concerns,

I shall be particularly mindful on my return home.

You know that...

these days the capital is in tumult, don't you?

Of course we do.

The higher-ups must be really pestering you about the culprit, right?

It has become intolerable.

Any talebearing of note, the last few days?

People were saying...

That on every full moon, some yangban dies.

Yesterday we had a crescent moon, and two croaked.

I ought to...

But...

I also hear that if the stone Maitreya cries tears of blood,

yangban start croaking left and right...

- The stone Maitreya? - Yes.

The same which was weeping the year before last?

Tell me about it...

Naeuri...

The way I see it,

investigating those slaves would be...

Here he starts prattling nonsense again...

A few moons past,

didn't Daegil get shot in the head?

Then, who was it again? That Something Jinsa from Soseomun...

Then, Cheon Jiho's underlings.

So?

If you see that as a pattern,

slave hunters, yangban, slave hunters, yangban.

In the end, who would most benefit from their deaths?

And who do you think?

The varlets, who else?

Ahh... I told you to stay put.

Effective and easy to use,

well-balanced and all, it's quite the piece.

Naturally.

I only could get you the very best.

But...

Is this all?

Of course.

You didn't pocket some money on the way, did you?

Aigoo... Listen to you!

Again pestering him on such a nice day.

With five hundred nyang, you should get about a dozen of these.

Listen, Eopbok.

I might have lived my life in vain, but I am now born again.

I abandoned my old ways.

We are all compeers partaking in this great endeavor of ours,

how much longer are you going to suspect me?

If you really wish for it,

I will leave the faction.

Aigoo... You...

- I didn't mean that... - Ahh... Of course!

We're all family, so let's all work together.

Just because a crow looks black,

would it be the same deep inside?

Uh?

This...

This kind of situation just calls for more yangban croaking, that's it.

I wasn't suspecting him...

Ahh... Just apologize.

Tell him you're sorry.

Do it.

So, you're saying, the slaves are killing those yangban?

Exactly...

Just a look and you can see the picture!

Picture my ass.

Why would slaves be crazy enough to kill yangban?

Did their guts suddenly get bigger than their bellies?

Aigoo... Why are you getting all angry at me?

I'm not saying that's necessarily true,

I was just talking!

Here... Here, forget it.

Enough with the prattling.

What did you do last night?

Ahh... As for me...

Drop by my place later tonight.

I'll draw you the full picture...

How about you?

Ahh... I was squirming in loneliness all night, what else?

The lonesome night robbed me of my sleep...

Did anyone see you wobble about?

Aigoo... Would have been my pleasure, had it been the case...

So nobody saw you.

Good to hear.

You'll have to follow me to the capital bureau.

Uh?!

Why there?

Ahh... We'll go and find out.

What you really did last night.

And why?

What did I do wrong?

I can't go back empty-handed after a night of fidgeting.

We'll just go, get a few words out of you, and you can go back.

If you help me save face, I'll repay the favor.

Here... Here... Let... Let's go.

I guess...

- I'll be back. - See you later.

Move... Move...

By the way, the government puppets were all in a frenzy.

Will it be all right?

Anyone the least bit suspicious is arrested.

Tell them to come!

Constable or chief, I'll make them another few holes!

Are you left-handed?

No... Right-handed, of course.

It's the wrong side, then.

The hell are you doing? Are you jesting with me?

Aigoo!

Is this going to take all day?

Shooting is not as easy as you think.

A day would never be enough.

But when it comes to catching this... I'm second to none.

Your mettle is more important than that.

Doesn't courage come with holding a rifle itself?

Right... What could you possibly fear?

It doesn't work that way.

What if you can't catch them with one shot,

or if they go at you before you can shoot?

People running away haunted by all those worries before taking a shot is no surprise.

Ahh... Do I look like the kind of coward who would do that?

Let me come with you when you go yangban hunting.

I've been waiting for this day ever since my keeper...

sold away my wife and kids.

Fine.

Ahh...

I said all right.

So I hear the two victims from yesterday were your underlings?

Yes, Your Excellency.

I was surprised myself, when I was informed this morning.

Did they purchase those horns for you?

They did do it, but...

I don't know who,

but meseems someone is trying to interfere with our endeavors.

Did we not rid the court of all our antagonists?

They who support you in the morn opposing you by the eventide,

and antagonists suddenly asking you for a conciliatory drink...

is what politics is all about.

I am aware of that, but...

By any chance, Song Taeha...

Song Taeha?!

Not only officers of the Training Command,

but we even sent slave hunters on his trail,

but we still have found no traces of him.

If he came into contact with his old followers...

Don't lose yourself in fruitless concerns.

Song Taeha is nothing but a runaway slave.

Excuse me.

Yes.

Give me the child.

How insolent!

How can you address the Royal Successor that way?

Give him to me.

I will take him.

Think anyone can carry His Highness?

Why address him that way, unless you were eager to alert those on our trail?

Do you plan to let talebearing spread all over the place?

Also, a man carrying a child would only foment suspicion,

making it easier for those on our trail to track our steps.

It is much more natural for a woman to carry children.

Give him to me.

- Do it. - What?

Yes, General.

Stop calling him General in such crowded places.

Being called that way wearing those garments would only attract more suspicion.

General... Who on earth is this woman?

Don't call me that.

Yes... Hyu...Hyungnim.

You're still quick on your feet.

Let's go.

So what do we have here, a future sister-in-law?

Or she already is?

Past that mountain is Unju Temple.

We must reach it within the next two days.

Get up.

Let me sleep a little longer...

I said get up!

What's with the pestering, so early in the morning?

The hell are you doing, dozing off in my room?

A wench should know her place, sleeping around like that...

Orabeoni... You sure are funny.

Who started embracing me and told me to stay put?

Who, me?

Then, is there anyone other than us here?

Listen to this wench...

Orabeoni.

Yesterday, you embraced me tight, and went...

"Living is a nuisance." You said it!

So stop being a nuisance and pack our things.

If I keep waiting for you to get up, sunset will be upon us.

Let's get going.

Orabeoni, aren't you hungry?

What is it you have in that belly, a worm?

Want to catch some birds for breakfast?

Forget that, and let's go for some chicken, Orabeoni...

Can someone who'd slumber the day away talk about chicken?

Let's go.

Then, are you going to keep starving me?

Where are we going?

We'll have to meet General Choi and Wangson.

As if you'd been apart for ages, rushing like that...

You miss them, don't you?

Miss them?! My ass.

I was tired of them the very first moment we met.

How did you meet?

How do you think, kiddo?

It was not a pleasant encounter, for sure.

So, how did you meet? Uh?

Must have been about five-six years past?

General Choi was fidgeting about, waiting for the military examination,

while Wangson was a prowler wandering the streets of the capital.

- Jumo, thank you for that. - Ahh... yes.

Have a nice day.

Aigoo... My apologies, Naeuri.

I was rushing on an errand, so...

Have a safe return.

Let's see...

That's a catch!

From the capital bureau.

Your tag.

Which... capital bureau?

Joseon's capital bureau, you scamp.

Tag.

Ahh... Yes. Tag...

Of course. Where was it...

Where was my tag...

Motherless little prat...

I lost a good ten years.

Ohh... What the hell...

What do you take me for?

Really...

Ahh... Seonbi Eonni...

Seems like you're old enough to know better,

why risk your neck following me just for a few pennies?

Ahh... How nasty.

Here you go.

Your money... here.

Here you go...

Ahh... My back!

Don't!

What's wrong with you? Let's talk! Talk!

It hurts!

What now, Seonbi fella?

Seems like I had my eye on him first?!

Unless you're with him, let go.

Everything in life has its order.

First come, first served... As the old saying goes.

So, plan to continue?

Give the money back.

It's for my examination.

A fool's money won't stay long in his pockets.

I did my share of work for it.

I'll give you half. How about it?

Look... Seonbi fella.

Skills alone will not make you pass that examination, anyway.

So how about it?

Making some money with me instead.

Where did you learn how to fight?

Me?

On the streets.

Hey... Seonbi fella.

If you change your mind, come to Dongdaemun in Hanyang.

I'll even call you General.

Fine, I lose.

I'll treat you like my elder from here on in, like a man should.

Of course, you motherless little trap.

Follow me.

I knew it.

I knew Wangson Orabeoni would be a scoundrel.

Is that what you call a scoundrel?

He barely turned his back on the law.

Are all laws worthy of their name?

If you defy the law, you're a scoundrel.

Ahh... Who's talking behind my back?

Eonni.

Eonni, I've had enough of lodging at taverns, to be honest.

How about we enter a well-off abode and sleep with someone else's missus?

Stop looking for trouble, and let's go on.

I tell you, you'll find wenches who won't quarrel in the slightest.

Think there aren't women out there just waiting for...

men like us to barge in and embrace them?

As I thought... Here, listen.

Despite being crowded streets, look closely and you'll find...

abodes leaving the gates closed no matter what.

It's usually just women in there,

and nine out of ten cases, slaves will open the gates for you.

And you are...

We are wayfarers passing by,

may we importune you for a warm meal?

There are only women inside at the moment,

so I'm afraid we cannot.

Can't what? Give me a break.

It's only women, so they'll rush you in.

They won't refuse?

Pretending to refuse at first is part of their game.

Like you'd have a clue...

How could we accept your hospitality for free?

Let us ease your burden by chopping some firewood.

You... really can't...

You can't, really...

Ohh Ohh... What is all this ominous gloom I'm sensing?

Is it perchance because of a lonely soul's destitution?

Ohh Ohh...

What's that supposed to mean?

Just throwing our bait, so don't worry,

and chop all the way.

Indeed. Exactly like that.

One more... Right! Sounds nice.

It's cold...

Must I really do this half naked?

Ahh... Why, is it for our viewing pleasure?

It's for the onlookers to feast on.

So why aren't you stripping?

Me? I'll be escorted to the inner quarters in no time.

Would be a nuisance to put them back on.

Where did you learn all this?

This world is my teacher.

It's so cold, why don't you wear something?

Yes...

Milady would like to see you.

May you follow me.

Aigoo...

I wonder if our esteemed guest can read people's fortune?

I can barely cope with my fortunes.

You claimed ominous gloom haunts this abode.

What led you to say so?

After observing providence's sacred designs,

I might venture to say your spouse...

By spouse...

Is there anything in particular you're referring to?

Must I really divulge it myself?

Then, what do you suggest?

*shamanic ritual, similar to exorcism

Will a gut* suffice, or should I get some charms?

I do not believe in such superstitions.

If you could give me consent to observe your palms,

I might find a way to assist you.

How could you find a solution that way?

Within these hands lies the boundless universe,

our destiny along with it.

Will there be a way?

Afraid not.

Your palms cannot tell the full story,

but if I could only steal a glance at your feet...

How can a woman dare to show...

her feet to a stranger?

Can't be helped, then.

I wish you a peaceful repose.

One moment!

Would you like to come inside?

If you insist...

Then, I will allow you to observe my feet.

That is where I will start.

Here...

Let's see... Let's see...

Heart throbbing and abdomen in tumult,

even your thighs are bearing the grunt?

How could you find out so quickly?

Afraid the abdomen is brimming with energy as we speak.

A charm under your navel would just be perfect.

Did you not say you don't believe in superstition?

Medicine heals the upper body,

and as for down there, charms are all you need.

Jjongjjong!

Are you out there?

Yes, Milady?

Go ahead and serve our other guest in the outer quarters.

Yes!

Wonder what my General Choi is doing...

Could he be thinking about me?

Stop spending all night thinking of other men.

I'm thinking about him, what other man?

It's my man I'm thinking about...

You shouldn't ignore the painter's devotion.

What will his paintings give me?

Aigoo... If I were him, I'd barge in and show you how mighty the brush can be.

Could he even have enough vim left to do that?

Drag these slatterns out of here!

Aigoo!

- Come! - What is all this?

Naeuri... Spare us!

Ohh Ohh... What are you waiting for?

Let's see your mugs.

Take a good look.

Can you recognize this criminal?

Chief Oh...

What are you doing to us?

You slattern!

If you don't confess at once, I'll tie you up and do the same with you!

So say everything you know about him at once.

Yes...

He works at our tavern's stables.

That's all I know?!

Ohh Ohh!

Do you slatterns wish to face the same treatment?

So you never saw him engage in parley with runaway slave Song Taeha?

What brings you here?

I wonder what it ate...

It's been suffering from dysentery all night.

Fine, just leave it with me.

It probably will take two-three days...

We will gather all the money we can for an incentive,

so try to be understanding.

Incentive?!

How much?

You saw him!

Only confessing will get you out of here!

Go ahead and talk, it's cold!

We need to take a break ourselves!

I saw it!

I saw it happen.

Confess.

So... I saw this limping government slave...

leaving his horse to his care.

Indeed.

Are you still going to deny it?

He didn't give me a penny,

and didn't even come back for it, so I thought I'd sell it.

I need to make a living...

So you appropriate a Training Command horse and sell it?

What did you do with the money?

Did it help fund Song Taeha's escape?

Why are you doing this to me?

Think of all the times I paid your tab...

You still don't get it?

You knave!

I never received a thing from you, what are you prattling about?

Think of all the times I helped you out...

You insolent...

Impudent old cur...

Speak at once.

Have I ever been granted a free drink at your place?

Of... Of course not!

Right... Never. Not even once.

Someone as forthright as you would never...

Indeed. I laud your efforts.

You may head back.

- Good job. - Get up.

- Come on, let's hurry up. - Let's get going.

- Come on. - Follow me.

Eonni! Hurry and get up.

What... What's the matter?

The spouse is back.

It can happen, at times. Hurry up!

- Stop! - Let's hurry!

Where are you headed to, at this belated juncture?

That... We... So...

He is going to help Minister Kim's slave leader with the straws,

while I'm headed to this recently perished noble's abode to help out in the kitchen.

- For recently... - I don't know with certainty myself.

But it seems he was shot to his death at the gibang last night.

Ohh... Now I recall.

I've heard so myself.

The streets are filled with peril,

so don't be late.

Let us go.

How could you be so good at lying?

I was sweating cold all throughout.

How are you ever going to deal with women,

wobbling in fear at the first sign of trouble?

Ggeutbong.

Don't look at it top to bottom, just stare at the target.

Stay down.

Here...

Think of that as a yangban's dirty skull,

hold your breath...

Four... Five... And...

Shoot!

Ahh... The shooter will lose it even before the shot!

That is why shooting is not that easy.

If you breathe as you hold the rifle,

it will keep wobbling up and down, and will not be effective.

- Next time... - Wait a moment.

Let's get working. We have to cover for them.

Here... Let's start from scratch.

My back...

Pour in the gunpowder.

Pour in the gunpowder!

- Insert the pellet. - Insert the pellet.

Push it down the barrel.

Down the barrel...

Light the flash pan.

Light the flash pan!

Hold the matchlock.

- Hold the matchlock! - Hold the matchlock...

Hold your breath...

Four... Five...

- Shoot! - Bang!

Can't I learn how to shoot the rifle as well?

Don't even think of doing something so dangerous.

What is so dangerous about shooting?

You're doing it concealing yourself from a distance.

Be it up close or from afar, living in disguise is always dangerous.

Ehh... Why, living in the open is safe?

Stop trying to barge in, and worry about finding yourself a spouse.

With this face, who could ever take my hand in marriage?

Orabeoni... Where are we going to meet?

We parted ways on the street, so that's where we'll meet again.

What if they took another way?

Really... Prattling to no end...

If it's such a hassle, go your own way.

Listen to him...

Where could I possibly go?

Should I go back to the dancing troupe,

or have a gibang recruit me and sell my graces there?

Is that what you wish for?

So enough with the prattling and follow me.

Keep quiet.

How can a man act that way? Where's the loyalty here?

Oh?!

Orabeoni!

Oh?!

Eonni!

Still unscathed?

Fine as ever.

And you?

Life is an adventure. We had our share of action, finally.

Must have entered some well-off abode and caused a ruckus, what else?

Orabeoni, didn't you miss me?

Nah.

Have you shown some discretion, for once?

Of course.

Where would you find anyone as discreet as me?

- Aigoo... Is that so? - Of course...

Let's get going.

I shall escort His Highness.

No.

It's fine.

It's a mountain pass, and will be hard on you.

Allow me to at least do something.

I wanted to help you out at least once.

Did you find Eonnyeon?

We'll have to go catch Song Taeha.

Take a look at this.

What's this?

Isn't this the kind of secret message used by the military?

I found it at the late Im Youngho's abode.

"A future savior whose path wasn't kindled?!"

Must be some kind of secret code they sent each other.

For future savior... they could mean the stone Maitreya.

If it's the stone Maitreya...

There is only one place all over the peninsula with one of those.

Unju Temple.

Naeuri.

Is this really the place?

They wouldn't be late.

If it's the stone Maitreya in Unju Temple...

If we rush, we might get there in a day and a half.

Even a day is too much.

Let go.

What are you trying to accomplish?

Ahh... Eonni, are you out of your mind?

Wangson, out of the way.

General Choi.

Eonni!

Daegil Eonni must have gone batty...

She got married, that Eonnyeon.

What? Married?!

When?

Don't really know that,

but her spouse is Song Taeha?

Let's go!

Are you...

all here?

Gwangjae!

You gained even more weight!

You've all made it...

- What is it? - We must leave the horses behind.

How far from there?

If we walk, we'll reach it before sunset.

Ahh... Then, let's ride a little longer.

If we get caught for stealing steeds,

the repercussions will be serious.

We must abandon the horses and erase our traces.

Half a day by walking is even less if we run.

Let's go.

Wangson, you erase our traces.

Are we slave hunting or what? Always running...

Let's get set.

We'll see each other at the stone Maitreya exactly one hour from now.

General Choi, you go up the valley.

Wangson, take the cliff, while I'll take the middle.

If you find them, make a sound twice.

Try it out.

Something like that.

If you find them, do it twice.

All right?

Let's get going.

I've heard...

Eonnyeon will be there.

Don't lose it.

All right.

I mean it.

I said I got it!

Promise me.

I'm Daegil.

Lee Daegil.

Don't try to go at them all alone,

and you, don't forget the signal.

Let's go.

Orabeoni...

His Highness is here before us.

Let us pay our respects.

Yes.

Your humble servant Song Taeha,

along with officers of the Training Command,

salute Your Highness.

She already got married.

With former Commissioner Song Taeha.

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~ On The Next Episode Of ~ SLAVE ~@~ HUNTERS

Many people will be injured or lose their lives.

No bloodless revolution will ever succeed.

I wish to take the Royal Successor with me.

I will discuss it with my subjects.

How is the matter in Jeju proceeding?

I sent someone in secret.

Your spouse has done something remarkable.

Mother...

Why aren't you asking me where we're headed?

Because that is not what matters.

It's whom you are with that does.

There is no place to go.

Is that a murder?!

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