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In the name of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance,

I hereby announce that we'll keep fighting for Joseon's independence,

and that we will assassinate those who are in the way

of our country's independence.

Move faster!

The comrades who manage to survive will gather at the halfway point,

move to Gyeongseong Station, and get on the train to Manchuria.

I hope you all make it through.

Move!

Move!

PARTY FOR WAR FUND SUPPORT

They couldn't have gotten far. Go after them!

Sniper Ryu Su-hyeon

will leave the banquet hall as soon as she comes down the stage

and join the group at the halfway point.

She will escort the comrades to Gyeongseong Station.

Anastasia?

Aren't you Anastasia?

It is you, Anastasia.

Are you on your way to meet that composer again?

-Open it. -Yes, sir.

Oh, dear.

You play a very dangerous instrument.

-You're here. -Is everyone safe?

Everyone is fine, except for the ones who sacrificed themselves.

Did you get injured, Mr. Shin?

Oh, it's nothing serious.

It won't get in the way of our plan, so don't worry.

Let's now go to Gyeongseong Station since everyone is here.

Wait.

Su-hyeon isn't here yet.

I clearly saw her getting out of the banquet hall

along with everyone else.

If she got out of the banquet hall before we did,

she should be here by now.

Do you think she got caught on her way here?

I only invited you to use you as a bait

to catch the leader of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance.

But I can't believe you were the sniper of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance.

It seems like I caught something bigger than I expected.

I told you already.

I have no idea what Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance is.

A guest I met at the banquet hall gave me some money,

and asked me to carry that case.

I had no idea that there would be a gun inside.

What a pity.

I also gave some money to my subordinate

and asked him to do something for me.

I told him to keep an eye on you and track every single move you make

as soon as you entered the banquet hall.

What a pity.

Why did you waste your time and effort on such a useless matter?

Who's the leader of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance?

It's a shame.

I'd fully cooperate if you ask me a question

I am capable of answering.

Don't you want to know why you were brought here?

I don't know what you're keeping me here for,

but you've chosen the wrong bait.

It's the look in your eyes.

It's because I saw the look in your eyes.

Gosh.

Right, then.

Shall we start playing detective now?

Here's one hypothesis.

Either Shin Yul or Seo Hwi-yeong

is the leader of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance.

Now, here's one fact.

They're both in love with you.

Here's one prediction. Therefore,

they will both come to your rescue.

I told you already!

I don't know anything about Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance!

Let's see about that.

Bring her in.

Are you really just going to leave Gyeongseong?

We can't abandon Su-hyeon. We need to go and save her.

We'll end up missing the train.

We can't lose any more time.

Then you should go first. I'll go look for Su-hyeon--

Do you even know where she is?

I'll have to figure that out.

With that injured body of yours?

So are you saying that we should leave her behind?

Su-hyeon is our comrade.

The ones who died at Hwanggeumjeong and in the banquet hall

were also our comrades.

The moment we all decided to fight for our country

is the moment we were obligated to save our own lives.

That is...

our destiny.

Hwi-yeong.

If we don't get there in time,

we won't be able to proceed with our next mission.

Let's all head to Gyeongseong Station.

It's me.

Was that you?

You were supposed to arrive at Gyeongseong Station before us,

and spy on what's happening over there.

Gyeongseong Station is crawling with policemen.

It's not just Gyeongseong Station.

There are policemen in every part of the city.

They're carrying out a very thorough inspection.

Also, I don't know who leaked the information,

but there are policemen sitting in the cabin

that we were supposed to be sitting in.

Is she the sniper?

Do you want your son to die?

Answer me. Is she the sniper?

Take her out.

Yes, sir.

Let's all scatter for now,

and observe how the situation unfolds.

Those of you whose identity hasn't been revealed yet

shall carry on with your life like nothing ever happened.

If any one of you feel like you are being watched,

go and hide yourself at the hideout,

and contact each other like we always have.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

Let's go.

Hwi-yeong, we need to save Su-hyeon first.

Your wound might get infected.

You need to get treated first.

CARPE DIEM

I heard this was Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance's hideout.

My goodness, what will happen now? They might have to shut down.

You were lucky.

Thankfully, you won't need to get stitches.

My mother always prayed at dawn in front of freshly drawn water.

She prayed for me

to stay healthy at all times.

I guess I got lucky, thanks to her prayers.

Boss, we have a situation.

I think Su-hyeon...

got caught by Heo Yeong-min.

Did he find out that Su-hyeon is the sniper?

If Sophia told them about her identity...

What do you mean? Why would Sophia say anything?

Are you saying that Madam Sophia is the secret agent?

I'm certain she is.

Sophia disappeared right before our mission,

and one of our comrades saw her entering the General Government Building.

Su-hyeon is in danger.

Do you think you can avoid

being investigated with your injured body?

Why don't you just go around

and tell everyone that you got in a gunfight

as a member of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance?

Then are you saying we should do nothing?

Su-hyeon isn't the type to tell on us.

She'll eventually get tortured and die.

We need to save her.

Put that gun down.

If you're not going,

then I'll go alone.

Stop right there, Shin Yul.

It's an order.

Have you forgotten already?

Our comrades who bombed Hwanggeumjeong that night...

all committed suicide

before they got arrested.

They did that to protect our alliance,

and to save their comrades.

Hwi-yeong.

Where and for what we decide to sacrifice our lives...

is up to us.

We must also protect ourselves

with our own power.

Su-hyeon cannot be an exception.

-Hwi-yeong! -After getting out of Gyeongseong,

our plan was to prepare for battle.

Then with the money we stole, we would've gathered weapons

and prepared for our next battle.

That was the ultimate goal of our mission.

The ones who have survived

have the obligation to fulfill that goal.

That is how we can mourn for our fellow comrades...

who have died before us.

Mr. Jo.

Please check which of our comrades survived.

Once you have the number,

we will find a way to get out.

Yes, Boss.

Eat up.

You'll need this to survive.

If you keep acting stubborn,

you will suffer a lot.

You will experience pain beyond your imagination.

You will beg them to kill you.

How did you manage to eat...

after betraying your comrades?

Just give up. Then you'll feel better.

Boss...

will take care of the rest.

When did you become a traitor?

Are you the one who leaked information on the last mission?

Why did you do it?

How could you?

Everyone thought of you as a sister.

You were like a mother to me.

What else could I have done?

My son was going to die otherwise.

I couldn't even breast-feed him once,

because I didn't want him to be called the son of a kisaeng.

The joy of watching him from a distance

helped me endure this tough life.

Who doesn't have a personal story?

That boy...

is locked in jail, waiting to die.

He was charged with killing a Japanese detective

who raped a schoolgirl from Joseon.

If I can save him,

I will do anything.

Then how about our comrades?

How about our comrades who trusted you like their own sister?

Why should I care?

At the end of the day, they are all strangers.

My son comes first, in any case.

Saving my son

comes before saving my country.

Why do I have to save Joseon

when it hasn't done anything for me?

Then you shouldn't have gotten involved in the first place!

Shut your mouth!

Come out.

I won't forgive you.

I will never forgive you.

As long as I'm alive...

No, even when I'm dead,

I will never forgive you!

Hey, how will you get married when you're so clumsy?

Goodness.

More rice goes on the table than into your mouth.

Please give me a bowl, too.

Sure.

Is someone coming after you?

Do you have to go and put out a fire once you're done?

No. I'm going to eat fast and earn my keep.

Nobody is telling you to do so.

How can I slack off until someone tells me to earn my keep?

A person must earn their keep and live a worthy life before they die.

Only then I can be considered worthwhile.

Slow down.

You won't be able to get married if you keep eating like that.

Don't worry. I already have someone to marry.

You do?

Who could that be?

The masked man who saved me.

I'm going to find him and marry him.

I fell in love with him at first sight.

Do you have a way to find him?

I'll have to find him somehow.

And then?

You're going to marry him?

-Yes. -How can you be so confident?

-What do you mean? -He must have a say about this.

Do you think he will thank you

and marry you, if you tell him you want to marry him?

Are you...

that charming?

You're unbelievable, too.

How can you marry him simply because he saved you?

If you marry everyone who saves you,

how many husbands would you have?

Don't worry. I'm not into having multiple husbands.

From now on,

I'm going to protect my own life.

It's you.

You're the masked man who saved me.

What are you talking about?

Where have they gone? Look for them!

If you're going to continue writing crappy love stories that don't help the country,

then at least do this to help it.

You know, that man

who saved me when I was little...

You're talking about that again.

Until when will you...

He was very arrogant and cocky.

A young child asked if she could see his face,

but he was so stubborn and refused.

He didn't even tell her his name.

He said this to me.

He told me not to be tormented even if I survive alone.

He told me to become stronger.

That piece of advice

supported and comforted me

throughout my life.

Perhaps I won't be able to meet or marry him.

But I really want

to tell him how grateful I am.

Are you really not...

the masked man who saved me?

Yul will be sad if he hears this.

But why do I keep getting the feeling

that you're lying?

And why does that lie...

keep making me sad?

It's okay.

You don't need to avoid me anymore.

I've settled my feelings now.

But in our next life,

if we are reborn into liberated Joseon,

promise me...

that you'll think of me as a woman.

Don't hesitate.

Don't reject me completely.

Don't lie.

Don't endure pain all by yourself.

I want you to be honest,

and tell me everything.

Promise me that you'll do everything you couldn't do for me in this life.

Why do you keep talking about the next life?

Then I want you to promise me something.

Make sure you come back alive.

It's an order.

Okay.

I'll keep the promise.

I'll go back alive, by all means.

What are you doing here all alone?

Gosh.

How many painkillers did you give me? I almost couldn't get up.

Were you trying to kill me?

If I hadn't I done that,

you would have run to the General Government Building with bombs.

Why didn't you let me?

Your youth is too precious for that.

I guess I'm useful enough for you to want me to stay alive.

Yes.

As long as you behave yourself.

Hwi-yeong.

Go ahead.

I think it's time for us to part ways.

What do you mean?

I'll remain in Gyeongseong. You go to Manchuria with our comrades.

No.

It's too dangerous to remain in Gyeongseong.

Flee to Manchuria for now.

-Come back to Gyeongseong when-- -Don't worry.

Since my father cooperated with Japan, I'll be safe.

So...

whatever I do from now on,

don't worry about me.

I'll survive by all means.

-Yul. -Also...

I'll give up on her in my next life.

But...

in this life,

please let me save her.

It's nice to see you again.

How have you been?

Where is Su-hyeon right now?

"Su-hyeon"?

Do you mean Anastasia?

Don't try to act innocent.

Thanks to my father, I know some people in the General Government.

I see.

Then I'm sure you also understand

we can't release a sniper of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance so easily.

I'm sorry,

but money can't solve everything.

Then...

would you exchange her

with the leader of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance?

Boss.

What's the matter?

The leader of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance has been arrested.

What are you talking about?

To save Ms. Ryu, Mr. Shin must have...

made a false confession.

Don't worry.

Since my father cooperated with Japan, I'll be safe.

So...

whatever I do from now on,

don't worry about me.

I'll survive by all means.

It's a good thing. As long as they believe they got the leader,

they'll relax their vigilance. We should take this chance

and escape Gyeongseong now.

We don't have much time.

Mr. Shin's family will find a way to save him.

We should hurry while Mr. Shin is buying us time

for our future plans.

If you're the leader of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance,

you must know its members better than anyone else does.

You will even be able to draw an organization chart right away.

As you probably know,

the alliance is built upon secrecy and disguise.

I may be the leader,

but I don't know every member of the alliance.

You might not know all the members in the lower ranks,

but if you don't know the key members,

wouldn't that be absurd?

-If you are the leader, that is. -Sadly...

all the key members

killed themselves

during the Hwanggeumjeong operation.

Is that so?

Bring her in.

Su-hyeon!

Who is he?

The owner of Carpe Diem.

Is he the alliance leader?

I said I don't know who the leader is!

You're a sniper. You must have received orders from the leader!

Heo Yeong-min!

That's enough.

-Take her out. -Yes, sir.

Su-hyeon.

Don't tell him.

Never say his name.

Can you do that?

Will you hold out?

Answer me, Yul.

Su-hyeon.

How can you call yourself a citizen of Joseon?

Who is the alliance leader?

I said I am the leader!

No, you aren't.

Do you know why?

The leader of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance

has never left any clue.

The leader of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance

would not be foolish enough to check his watch

to see whether the bombs are about to go off.

He'd also never reveal his emotions

as they'll end up being a weakness that people can use against him.

Most of all,

he wouldn't do all this just for a woman, to save her life.

He'd never be stupid enough to walk into the General Government Building for it.

I was stupid, too. I admit it.

I set up the trap and threw the bait.

"Fall for the trap. Bite the bait."

I waited and finally caught you guys,

but something felt off.

That's when I realized.

"Right,"

I thought, "this has been too easy.

It's certainly different from the patterns

that the leader of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance has shown so far."

Answer me if you're following what I'm saying.

Who's your leader?

I already told you.

I'm the leader.

If you don't tell me,

your woman will die.

Don't worry.

We won't even lay a finger on you.

We can't mistreat someone from such an influential family.

I'm worried, though.

Until you give me an answer,

Anastasia will be tortured in your place.

I'm not sure if she'll be able to hold out until then.

Mr. Shin's father is doing everything in his power

to get him out of there.

But he keeps insisting

that he's the leader of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance,

so nothing his father is doing is working.

I have no idea why he's being so unreasonably stubborn.

All he has to do to get released is tell them that he's not the leader.

Have you heard anything about others

who used to be at Carpe Diem?

Not really.

After the rumor spread that it was used as the secret base

of Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance, everyone got scattered.

I heard the woman who was the madam

went missing.

I also heard that the singer, Anastasia or whatever her name is,

was actually Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance's sniper.

Oh, is that right?

If that wench gives away the leader's name,

Mr. Shin will be released right away.

From what I heard, even the harsh torture isn't making her budge.

Gosh, what a stubborn wench.

You really don't get what I'm saying, do you?

You said you studied law at Keijo Imperial University.

We already drew the organization chart for you.

All you need to do is fill out the names.

Bring her in.

As always, we should see

if she had a good night's sleep.

Anastasia...

how are you holding up?

I want to stop torturing you, as well...

but Yul here isn't cooperating.

It looks like you'll need to tolerate it a bit longer.

-Take her. -Yes, sir.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

LEADER

LEADER

Are you writing an obituary right now?

The leader's name is still left blank,

and you've only filled out names of those who died at Hwanggeumjeong!

Bring her in!

It seems Anastasia is finding it hard to keep going back and forth.

From now on,

we'll do it right here in front of you.

Is she outside?

Please...

Get up!

No!

No...

So write his name, you scum.

Is it that difficult to spell out his name?

You shouldn't tell him.

You won't, right?

You won't give in, right?

Say it. Tell me who your leader is right now.

Tell me. I said tell me right now!

All right. Let's see how much longer you can hold out for.

Seo Hwi-yeong!

Seo Hwi-yeong.

Our leader...

is Seo Hwi-yeong.

Is everyone here?

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

Mr. Lee, did you look into what I asked you to find out?

As per your order,

I found a ship that is supposed to leave the Port of Incheon in two days.

Mr. Kang.

I got fake identification documents made for all of us.

Have you all familiarized yourselves with your new identities?

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

Then we'll leave in 30 minutes.

Each person must take their designated route

and arrive at the Port of Incheon before the designated time.

We'll get ourselves organized there,

and head to Dalian.

Yes, sir.

This place is no longer safe.

We must hurry.

Mr. Kang.

Spare me a minute.

What did you just say?

I asked you to stand in for me,

and lead our comrades all the way to Manchuria.

What about you, Boss?

I'll stay in Gyeongseong.

Boss.

There is something I must do here.

Staying in Gyeongseong alone in this situation

is too dangerous.

I'll join you all after I finish what I have to do here.

Until then, please lead them on my behalf--

Are you going to save Mr. Shin and Ms. Ryu?

Please do it for me.

-We'll go with you. -Mr. Kang.

Both Mr. Shin and Ms. Ryu are our comrades, too.

It's something I have to do.

If all of us move together now,

it'll be too risky.

Why are you trying to bear all the burden alone?

No.

I'm actually trying

to unburden myself from my responsibilities as the leader,

and be...

a normal friend to them, at least for one day.

I'm trying to be a man.

I'll make sure to rescue them and join you all.

Until then,

please take good care of our comrades.

Live as a friend for just one day.

Live as a man for just one day.

Instead,

you must come back in one piece

and bring the two of them with you.

Come here!

-Move! -Let go!

-Hey, be quiet! -Let go!

-Let go, you scum! -Come on.

-Let's go. -Let go of me.

I don't see Seo Hwi-yeong anywhere.

Search everywhere in the vicinity!

It must be Hwi-yeong. Get moving!

Yes, sir!

Mr. Kang.

Mr. Kang!

Get moving and carry out the final operation.

-Boss. -It's an order.

Hurry up!

Descend.

Descend.

Get out of this mountain!

Over there.

What are you doing?

Go after him!

Get him!

I told you all to capture him alive.

I'm...

exhausted, Se-ju.

Hey!

Move.

Move aside, you asshole.

Get out of my way!

Hey, no!

No!

Let go.

No!

Let go!

Let go of me!

Mr. Han!

Mr. Han!

Jin-o... I'm not dead.

Are you all right?

What happened?

I think I just flew in the sky.

You were in a very dangerous situation.

I went into your body without your approval.

So the fact that I'm okay now,

means you successfully possessed my body.

It wasn't done perfectly,

but I did manage to save your life.

-Since when? -Pardon me?

When did you become capable of entering people's bodies?

It actually started today.

I guess we can call it a miracle.

Why do you keep flickering?

This isn't anything serious.

I think flaunting my tricks used up too much of my energy.

I'm totally fine, though.

Now, you just need to find a way to become immortal.

Seol.

Seol...

Mr. Han!

Mr. Han, are you okay?

Jo Sang-mi kidnapped Seol!

I must go save her now.

Then you should go and save Seol.

I'll catch Baek Tae-min.

All right.

Who are you?

You...

What are you?

Get out while I'm still being nice.

It's time for you to pay for what you've done.

Yes, Ms. Kang.

Has Jo Sang-mi been caught?

Not yet.

It took a while to track her down because she kept moving houses.

The police are on their way to catch her now.

Mr. Han, what's wrong?

Did something happen?

Ms. Kang.

Please listen carefully to what I'm going to say to you now.

Seol...

has been kidnapped by Jo Sang-mi.

Are you serious?

Please let the police know

that arresting Jo Sang-mi shouldn't be their priority.

It's more important

to find Seol and keep her in one piece.

We must keep her safe.

Understood, sir.

Tell me the address. I'll head there right away.

-Mr. Gal. -Ms. Kang.

Jo Sang-mi kidnapped Jeon Seol.

What on earth are you talking about? Kidnap whom?

-Why would she kidnap Jeon Seol? -Is that true?

I'm pretty sure.

Mr. Han told us to make sure she's safe,

rather than focus on catching the culprit.

It's highly possible that she's locked up inside the house.

In case Jo Sang-mi figures out,

-just the two of us are going in. -Okay.

The rest of you should watch if anyone escapes and wait here.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

Don't worry. She's like a rat in a trap now.

But what's taking so long for Se-ju to get here?

POLICE

Jo Sang-mi, are you in there?

Jo Sang-mi, open the door! Jo Sang-mi!

Jo Sang-mi!

Is anybody there? Jo Sang-mi!

Break the door.

Are you all right?

Yes, I think so.

-Are you Jeon Seol? -Yes.

Could you tell me what's going on?

Do you know Jo Sang-cheol?

He's Han Se-ju's stalker who killed himself.

Jo Sang-mi is that stalker's sister.

But why me?

It seems like she kidnapped you to take revenge on Han Se-ju.

Se-ju!

-Where's Seol? -Hey.

What's wrong with your face?

I asked where Seol is!

Are you sure you're all right?

I'm all right. I can walk alone.

You still look pale.

Mr. Han!

You're alive.

Thank goodness.

Of course, I am.

I won't die so easily.

By the way,

you don't look well.

Did something happen?

What happened? Why are you bleeding?

I'm so relieved...

that I didn't come late this time.

-Mr. Han! -Se-ju!

-Call an ambulance! -Mr. Han!

-Mr. Han! -Somebody call an ambulance!

Se-ju.

Mr. Han.

Mr. Han.

Mr. Han. Wake up!

Mr. Han.

Mr. Han.

Su-hyeon.

Yul.

I remember everything now.

Now I remember...

how we became separated.

Get him!

I told you all to capture him alive.

Didn't I?

I won't let myself be captured alive by you.

Don't you try to mess with me.

Your life belongs to me.

I would rather kill myself...

than disgrace Joseon Youth Liberation Alliance

and myself, by being captured by you.

You're here.

It must have been

a tough journey.

It must have been tough

waiting for me.

No.

I'm sorry for making you deal with all this by yourself.

If it weren't for you,

I'd have been dead already.

Because you saved my life,

I've lived at least ten more years.

Otherwise, I'd have been dead already.

Su-hyeon.

Yes.

I love you.

I'm sorry for being mean to you.

I'm sorry for ignoring your feelings towards me,

even though I knew how you felt.

I won't do that in my next life.

I promise.

Why do you...

keep talking about the next life?

In my next life,

I will recognize you first.

I'll come back.

I'll come back to meet you,

no matter what.

I won't be late then.

Are you leaving?

Don't go.

Don't go.

Don't go!

Don't go!

I miss you.

Su-hyeon.

I'm sorry I couldn't keep the promise I said I would keep

in this life.

Are you sure you can handle

whatever I tell you?

Why did you do it? Why?

Please kill me with your own hands.

-Jin-o! -Mr. Yu!

Su-hyeon, it's not your fault.

Seo Hwi-yeong and Shin Yul's novel might be finished,

but Han Se-ju and Yu Jin-o's novel is yet to be finished.

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