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I, Jongjahn, humbly report the recent events.

The kingdom fell into deep confusion following

the attempt on Your Majesty' s life.

The men who were captured at the scene

implicated the Wangs of Song-ak as the conspirators,

and their guilt was confirmed upon investigation.

They had long freamed of a rebellion believing in

mater Dosun's preposterous prophecy.

Furthermore, they attempted to vilify your integrity by

exposing your true lineage, which is royalty of Shilla.

In your absence, many subjects engaged in improper conduct,

and exhibited signs of support for the uprising.

I intended to protect the kingdm's future by having

all of these evil criminals put to death.

But now that Your Majesty has recovered, Inreport

the facts to you and await your decision.

The criminals and their crimes are as follows:

Scholar Ahjitae: He provided imprudent advice about the

public works in Chulwon. He is also held accountable

for security negligence at Chulwon where assassination

attempt took place.

Lord Kang, the father of the Empress: He anxiously awaited

His Majesty's death, and aspired toput one of the

young Crown Princes on the throne.

General Bokjikyum, the Minister of Miltary:

he has become the foocus of attention among the Paesuh

nobles for the authority he holds over the military.

He has exchanged secret communications not nly

with the Wangs, but with Lord Kang and Lord Yu of Jungju.

All of them overstepped your authority and sought

to exploit his power to overthrow the government.

Following observations pertain to the attitude of the Paesuh

nobles and the Buddhist Community.

Firstly, Lord Park Jiyoon and his sons inwardly cheered

Your Majesty's misfortune and soought only self-promotion,

and High Priest Sukchong and many other monks continued to

ridicule and boycoot Your Majesty's sutra...

I was their savior.

I selflessly lived my life for them.

But tehy were waiting for me to die!

I lived for them, but they wanted me dead.

They wanted my dead...

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

The Advisor was called to the Imperial Chamber.

How will his Majesty respond to the report?

I don't know.

I fear the Advisor attempt to eliminate the troubles

the state was ill timed.

You are right. We should've acted more expeditiously.

Perhaps it is not too late to carry out the executions.

No. His Majesty has the command of everything now.

We couldn't dare behead senior officials of the

state without his permission.

It is too late.

I've come at your calling, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty..

How do you feel, Your majesty?

Fairly well.

It seems the world has changed while I was

roaming the boundaries of purgatory.

Yes. A lot has occured while you were indisposed.

I can see that.

I wonder for what reason Your Majesty first inquired

about the affairs of the state to a lowly attendant.

The conversation led to that somehow.

Your report provoked many thoughts.

Your Majesty, I implore you to punish the treasonous mob.

Do not show mercy.

They must be rid of in order to preserve the kingdom.

I speak the truth risking my own death.

I know.

These insidious men awaited for your death with anticipation.

Building the kingdom with their backing is like building on sand.

Yes. You are absolutely right.

Your grace is immeasurable.

You can't trust anyone in this world.

The world is evil...

Yes. I am overhelmed with honor that you acknowledge

my true loyalty at last.

I've seen myself in afterlife. And I have contemplated.

Who am I? Am I really Maitreya?

Why was I brought into this life?

Who is this monk named Goongyae?

Can I really bring salvation to this world?

People are truly selfish and foolish.

They are like children who only ask for sweets.

It's impossible to satisfy them.

These selfish fools hold out their plate for food, then

they pull out their swords when you can't deliver.

Isn't that right, Advisor?

Your Majesty...

Their swords! They pull out their swords!

They called me Buddha and made me into one.

How dare they hold their swords to me!

Your Majesty...

Does it matter if I am a banished prince of Shilla with one eye?

Take a look.

Have I not done my job because I'm missing an eye?

Your Majesty!

I've forsaken Shilla just as Shilla has forsaken me!

How dare they compare me to the abominable mob of Shilla?

Your Majesty, these are works of rebellious subjects.

Deal with them accordingly.

I was trying to build them an earthly paradise.

Yes, I pushed them. But it was for their own good.

But they are berating me.

I am truly disappointed. I am shattered...

Your majesty...

This brush with death made me realize how precious time is.

You think you will always have tomorrow, but that isn't so.

fooslish citizens do not know that

life is only a fleeting moment.

I wanted to live out my life as the merciful Maitreya.

But it's too late now. I'm running out of time.

I must no longer rule as Buddha but as Goongyae

the man, and it breaks my heart.

You must deal with them stringently.

You are not excluded, Advisor.

Your Majesty...!

What brings me this sorrow and grief is the long road

and heavy burden that I must now walk alone.

Why can't you see share my vision?

Your Majesty...

Prepare the public hearing of the criminals.

If I should be allowed to handle that matter...

No. I will deal with it personally.

And be advised of this.

Yes, Your Majesty.

As of this moment, the merciful Buddha is dead.

I learned it takes more than mercy to rule a kingdom.

Only the austere Buddha will remain to judge good and evil.

The people will see the new Maitreya.

The new Maitreya.

What has happened?

His eyes, his tone of voice, he is like a different person!

This is a side of him I've never seen.

There was a chill in the air throughout the conversation.

He has become a different man.

How could a man so drastically change?

How?

A man is alone in this world...

I will go to my grave alone.

What sorrow...

My path is long and rugged,

yet I am all alone and the sun is starting to set...

What choice do I have when the horse refuses to

move unless I raise the whip?

The world will reek of mournful cries and smell of blood...

Your Highness, how relieved you must be

that His Majesty has miraculously recovered!

Yes, Father.

It is truly a miracle.

Where is the Master Healer who brought His Majesty back to life?

I wish I knew.

He left the palace without a word.

Life is truly unpredictable.

Who would've thought that His Majesty would wake up?

Did you think that he would die?

No, of course not...

You seem still iritated about our last conversation.

It was not wrong for us to be concerned about

His Majesty's successor.

Please stop.

I do not wish to discuss that subject.

His Majesty would be greatly enraged if he knew of this.

Please put in a word in our defense if that should come up.

Please, Your Highness.

I beg you.

Cover your eyes and ears to the matters of the court.

What more do you need when your daughter is an empress?

It is useless to chase power and fame.

No, you are wrong.

The more power you have the better.

It gives you freedom to live better than others.

That is enough, Farther!

Fine, as you wish.

I'm told His Majesty has already consulted with the Advisor.

I suppose this means the state is back to normalcy.

Yes, I would think so.

His Majesty holds the fate of the Wangs now

instead of the Advisor.

They will surely be hanged!

You shouldn't have made another difficult trip.

It wasn't difficult.

The Advisor has granted permission to visit anytime.

How are things on the outside?

The Advisor's reign has finally ceased.

What do you mean?

His Majesty has regained consciousness.

He will soon convene a public hearing.

What?

His Majesty has recovered?

When did this happen?

He came to last night. I'm told he has already

been informed of the state of affairs.

Is this a fact?

I have confirmed it through several sources.

What wonderful news!

I guess you and I are not meant to die yet.

Yes! His Majesty has recovered as he should!

He can't leave us when we don't have his successor yet!

Right, General Wang?

General Wang, we're going to live!

That is in the hands of His Majesty.

How unruly you are.

I know His Majesty better than anyone.

And I know you just as well.

Shikryum, then the state of affairs must be changing.

Yes. An assembly has been called.

I thing His Majesty will preside over this case personally.

Yes, I'm sure....

Then there is hope for us.

Yes. His Majesty will allow no injustice.

Have you heard anything about the battle line of Sangju?

No, I haven't had a chance to seek that information.

Heaven will prove our innocence,

but I am concerned about the front.

But your commanders are still there.

Lady Buyong and Doyoung are in

terrible distress over your imprisonment.

This is the worst crisis our clan has ever faced.

Distress of the family is secondary.

A warrior must not fret about his personal distress

in any predicament.

Forgive me, Cousin. But your wives are in such...

Enough.

Have you heard anything from the

Ministry of Military or Lord Yu?

No. Is there something you'd like to rely to them?

No, never mind.

Who would dare try to help us in this dangerous situation?

Never mind...

Lord Yu! Welcome, my lord.

Thank you. Is young lord Shikryum awailable?

He is visiting the elders in imprisonment.

I guess should've notified him of my visit in advance.

The ladies of the house are inside.

Please come in.

Yes, I will.

What bring you without notice, father?

Something came up.

What distress you two must be going through...

It is nothing compared to the elders in imprisonment.

Yes... This is like being hit by a lightening from a clear sky.

I am rather hurt that you have not tired to help us, Father.

Sister, I'm sure he has already done what he can.

You are right.

I wish I could help, but I am helpless.

The officials are scared stiff by the Advisor's intimidation.

Yes, we know. Sister's remark was merely out of frustration.

I understand.

I have had many discussions with the officials, but all were

fearful for their own life.

I am terribly sorry that I am unable to help.

No, Father. I didn't realize that you had tried.

Everyone is concerned about General Wang and

knows of his innocence.

But they can't even go near the jailhouse.

Please understand.

I do, Father.

The reason for my visit is to inform you that

His majesty has recovered from his injury.

Pardon?

I came here as soon as I heard the news.

His Majesty will personny preside over the case now.

And perhaps general wang's life will be spared.

Yes. His majesty will not let them die.

This is a miracle!

Yes, I think so, too.

He has convened a meeting of the officials.

I'm sure everyone has heard the news by now.

This is most fortunate.

Heaven has helped us.

Our husband and uncle's lives will be saved!

What did you say?

King Kyun-hwon is leading his army toward choryung?

Yes, Minister of Military.

How large is their force?

I'm told there are over five thousand soldiers.

Five thousand?

Yes

How many men do we have in Choryung?

General Yu has 1, 500 men, and Chief Commander Hwan

has 2,500 men in Jukryung.

Then we must move the force in Jukryung to Choryung at once.

Commander hwan has already sent a detachment of 1,000

from his base to Choryung.

King Kyun-hwon himself is approaching with an army

of 5,000, you say?

Yes, Minister of Military.

They are bound for Chiryung where

General Wang was in command...

What are we to do?

The war is at last beginning to catch fire, but our force is

at a terrible disadvantage in force of arms and morale!

Brother, don't you find this odd?

Where are they?

According to our calculation, the enemy

force should've been at the valley by now.

Generals Kim and Hong's detachment should arrive

sometime tonight to aid us.

Something doesn't feel right...

What do you mean?

Jukryung is closer and easier to attack from

where Kyun-hwon is coming from.

Why did he chose Choryung as target of attack?

That's because our master Wang Guhn was in command

of this installation.

No. I have a bad feeling about this...

Judging by the absence of report from the patrol scout,

I guess there won't be a battle tonight.

We do not know anything about their strategy.

They could've tricked us when their true target is Jukryung.

Trick us? Why?

Jukryung is their logical target of attack.

Commander Hwan's troops have crossed the mountain pass and

pushed as far into Sangju as Yaechun.

They've gone pass yaechun to Gochang, I'm told.

That is my point.

They've penetrated far into Kyun-hwon's territory.

Why would Kyun-hwon attack us instead of them?

But all of the reports indicate that the enemy is headed here.

General Hwan may have been acted in haste.

What do you mean?

There is no guarantee that Kyun-hwon is

bound for Choryung.

He should've confirm the reports before taking action.

But the our scouts witnessed the enemy heading for Choryung.

General Hwan is an impatient man.

General Wang would've been more cautious about this.

That is true. General wang never makes a mistake.

It'll be morning by the time we arrive in Choryung.

Let us hurry.

General, enemy troops are approaching.

How many are there?

There're at least a thousand men.

A thousand...

Very well. You may go.

Yes, General.

Your Highness,

Yes, General.

Please take the tail end of the enemy's marching column.

They will have nowhere to run once attack.

Yes, General.

Vice Prime Minister is as brilliant as Zhuge Liang.

How did he know that Jukryung would send aid to Choryung?

And how did he know that there was a perfect ambush

location right here? He is an amazing man...

Commander,

Yes, General.

the enemy is drawing near. Fire the flaming arrow once

they pass the river. Then strike.

Yes, General!

I have an unsettling feeling.

Why?

Look at this road.

We're entering the mountain, and this is the only path.

Yes. let us continue on. Surely the enemy isn't here.

We're being ambushed! It's the enemy!

Prepare to fight!

Fire! Destroy the enemy!

Attack!

Do not fall back!

Attack!

The enemy is surrounded!

Do not leave a single man alive!

All forces attack!

Attack!

Majin is blessed with excellent warriors...

The Crown Princes and General Gong-jik should be

trampling Majin's army near Choryung by now.

It is time for us as well. Give us your command.

Ahead of us lies Yaechun Castle.

To the south are Young Han, and Gochang.

We must reclaim all of those territories tonight!

Yes, Your Majesty.

General bang,

Yes, Your majesty.

You have the spearhead tonight.

Inspire the troops and lead us to victory!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Attack!

All soldiers attack!

We've been tricked, Chief Commander!

Kyun-hwon and his army are here!

They said the enemy forced numbered over five thousand!

We have no chance again them.

Give us your command to retreat!

Nonsense! We will not withdraw without a fight!

Commander, General Lee is right.

Lives will be lost in vain!

Let us secure the castle gate and fall back to next line

of defense.

I am the chief Commander! We will not run away!

It is a strategic maneuver! We must hurry!

I cannot!

If we give up this fort,

and Gocchang as well!

Get into your positions!

Commander!

What are you waiting for, Go back to your positions!

We must keep them back! We must!

Defend the fort!

We must stop the enemy!

Fight!

Fight back!

Commander, look at them! There're thousands of them!

Commander! The castle gate is falling!

The eastern wall has already been penetrated!

Stop them! We must defend the fort!

Keep up the attack! The enemy is vulnerable!

Break down the gate!

Break down the gate! Give it all you've got!

Commander, the tower is on fire! Look!

Commander!

Give it all you've got! The castle gate is failling!

Advance!

Attack!

Attack!

We must flee!

We must flee at once, Brother!

Let us go, Commander!

How could we fall so helplessly?

This is a disgrace!

Now, Commander!

Your majesty, the castle has been captured.

Listen to that victorious roar.

Yes, I heart it.

We cannot let up.

Now we must push forward and capture the other forts.

You are right. Let us do so.

Vice Prime Minister,

Your Majesty!

I bring you news from General Gong-jik.

General Gong-jik?

What is the outcome of the ambush attack?

Rejoice, Your Majesty. Majin's detachment

en route from Jukryung to Choryung has been wiped out.

Wiped out?

Did you say wiped out?

Yes, Your Majesty.

I have never felt such gratification!

Where are the Crown Princes and General Gong-jik now?

They are pressing$onward to seize

Choryung as you commanded.

Your vision is being realized.

Allow me the honor to congratulate you, Your Majesty.

Victory will be yours in Choryung as well.

What amazing sense of relief!

Vengeance is sweet indeed!

Today is our day! Day of the Great Bekjae!