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(All characters, locations, groups, and incidents are fictional.)

(Episode 11)

Open this door.

If I go there,

I can distract the evil spirit and buy some time.

Please.

Please...

What if something bad happens to Mr. Cha?

Then it'll be just like ten years ago.

Once again, I won't be able to do anything.

Always, like an idiot!

Darn it. This is crazy.

Mr. Nam, what should we do?

We're sorry, Officer Ko.

Mr. Cha was very adamant about it.

But Granny Geum Ok went with him,

so let's calm down and wait, okay?

I guess I have no choice, then.

I'll wait here.

Okay, good. You made the right decision.

Get some rest.

Rest up while you wait.

If you need anything, just let us know. Okay?

Was Choi Geom suffering a blow not enough?

This time, you're here in the flesh.

Well said.

You hurting my adviser...

has not been good for business.

I demand compensation.

Also, isn't this a bit corny?

I thought only werewolves hunted under the full moon.

Maybe being trapped for 2,000 years really did a number on you.

Talk about being tacky.

You talk too much.

Anyway, this is where you'll take your last breath,

Poong Baek.

"Poong Baek"?

What's he saying?

Hey! Says who?

Just get lost, will you?

This is quite amusing.

How dare an ordinary human...

Well, I'm not exactly an "ordinary" human.

Ouch, it's hot!

That was a practice run.

You sly weasel...

Now!

Grandma, just a little more! We're almost there!

Ashes to ashes.

Spirit to spirit.

Take his soul. Banish this evil!

Ye Ji!

No, you scumbag!

Don't you dare do that to my granddaughter!

Let go of her!

Will you choose life?

Or death?

Poong Baek.

Mr. Cha.

Chun Hwa?

You two crossed paths yet again?

Die.

Die!

You're...

What? Why am I here?

Ouch!

Father.

Father...

Father...

Cha Woong!

Cha Woong!

Cha Woong.

Cha Woong!

I'll go this way. You go that way.

Maybe it was just a prank call though.

Does the entire team really have to do this?

The full moon is out, you know.

Since we received a tip-off, we should try to secure some evidence.

Take the car and patrol the area.

All right.

- Darn it! - Who are you?

Why are you tailing me?

Answer me at once. Are you with Yang Tae Chun?

I was just following you.

But why?

The chief. Your father sent me.

So he can catch that scumbag before you do.

Don't get in my way. Just get lost.

Yang Tae Chun?

Yang Tae Chun, it's all over now.

Just surrender.

Drop it!

If you come any closer, I'll shoot.

(Emergency)

- No pulse. - Okay.

- Get the defibrillator ready. - Yes, ma'am!

(One month later)

"Certificate of Appointment."

"Lieutenant Seo Hee Soo in Kangguk Police's Detective Division..."

"has been promoted to Senior Inspector."

"Police Commissioner Ha Dong Young."

Yes! Captain Seo!

Way to go!

(Special Promotion and Appointment Ceremony)

The case that I was not able to solve in the past...

has finally been solved by my son, Senior Inspector Seo Hee Soo.

It makes me...

incredibly happy and proud.

As long as Kangguk Police has the two of us,

Kangguk will be the safest city where justice always prevails.

Please write nice articles about my son.

Would you like us to pose for a few more pictures? Come on.

Way to go, Seo Hee Soo!

- Way to go! - Way to go!

My gosh.

Gosh, my heart.

Be careful, Mr. Ma.

Oh, you're Mr. Ma.

It's only been a little while since she started seeing ghosts.

Try not to creep up on her and scare her like that.

You can't expect a ghost to do that.

My heart nearly jumped out of my chest.

I'm sorry. I'm still not used to this.

It's okay, Seul Hae.

It took me about six months to get used to Mr. Ma's face.

This is completely normal.

I'm sorry.

Oh, sit down and eat.

My goodness. You don't have to do this for us every single time.

We can starve a little. It's not like we can die twice.

Yes, stop bringing us food.

- This is good. - Thank you for the food!

Eat up. We should eat well and stay strong.

That's all we can do at the moment.

Mr. Nam, you don't look too well.

Come on. How healthy can a ghost look?

Thank goodness you can see us now, Officer Ko.

Had there been no one but just the three of us,

it would've been so frustrating.

It really is a mystery though.

How come you can see ghosts after that day?

Could it be because Mr. Cha's powers have been transferred to her?

Really? Then...

Should she be our boss now?

How could you say that?

It's only been a little while since Mr. Cha ended up like that.

You're so mean.

How much longer are we going to be stuck in this empty house?

We have to do something,

or the Grim Reaper will show up and drag us away.

The truth is, we keep losing our strength too.

Soon, we may not be able to maintain this human form...

because there's no one to share their spiritual power with us.

I'm sorry.

Although I can see you now,

I don't know how or if I can share my spiritual power with others.

I really wish Adviser Choi was around.

He's a spirit, so he must know.

He bragged about his abilities nonstop,

but he's never around when we need him.

Even before he went into the portrait,

he'd always be playing and lounging around where we couldn't see.

But the moment we start bad-mouthing him,

he'd show up out of nowhere.

- Are you talking about me? - Yes, you.

See? I bad-mouthed him a little, and he showed up suddenly.

- My gosh, Adviser Choi! - Adviser Choi!

- Darn it. - When did you come out?

Are you all right?

You didn't hear what I said, right?

Hey, I came out just now. And I feel totally fine now.

And you, I heard everything you said.

- You're dead meat now. - What?

I'm sorry, Adviser Choi. I'm not sure what I was thinking.

You lunatic.

Officer Ko. This is Adviser Choi. You two haven't met.

This is your first time meeting him in person. Come on!

Say hello! Introduce yourself properly.

Hello, I'm Ko Seul Hae.

This is my first time meeting you in person.

Mr. Cha told me a lot about you, but you're more handsome than I heard.

Oh... What?

You can see me?

Yes.

Then these guys too?

- Yes. - My gosh.

What happened?

When did it start?

- Well... - My goodness. What is going on?

By the way, where's Cha Woong?

General, you're here.

Cha Woong's eyes...

turned blue?

Yes.

After that...

I know he was never taught how to do it,

but he just figured out...

how to seal the evil spirit in the bottle.

My gosh. I don't understand what's going on.

You said...

Officer Ko...

was holding Cha Woong in her arms right before that happened.

Yes.

Die!

What Cha Woong displayed was Poong Baek's ability.

Meeting those he had lost...

must've awoken Poong Baek's powers.

It's the same with Officer Ko. The powers have been awakened.

That's probably why she can see ghosts now.

Adviser Choi.

Has Cha Woong been bedridden like this the whole time?

He's not getting better at all?

The doctor said he wasn't brain-dead.

When you're brain-dead, your brain waves become a flat line.

But his indicates that he's in REM sleep.

- "REM sleep"? - Yes.

The brain waves of someone who is dreaming.

What is he dreaming about for so long?

(Certificate of Appointment, Seo Hee Soo)

What? That's a photo of Officer Ko when she was younger.

Oh, my. I get that she has a crush on Captain Seo,

but why did she send him a photo of her when she was this young?

She's practically a stalker. You should report her!

When did she start having a crush on me?

You're the only guy...

she's ever had a crush on since the day she was born. Right?

That's right. I mean, she says that her dream is to become a detective,

but anyone can tell that her goal is to be with you.

You'd better watch out, Captain Seo.

If you keep her around and take care of her, she'll put shackles on you.

There's a reason Chief wants her out.

Hello!

- Hello. - I need ox bones to make some soup.

Oh, no. This is all I have left.

- Really? - Hey, what are you doing?

She hasn't paid for this yet, right? Then I'll pay 1.5 times the price.

No, I'll pay double!

What's the matter with you? You can buy some elsewhere.

No, this place has the best ox bones...

What? Ma'am.

You're that lady from the other day.

Don't you remember me?

You totally ruined my new outfit.

Oh, I was wondering who you were.

That day, I didn't even ask you to take care of my dry-cleaning costs.

and let it slide.

How about just half of it?

My boyfriend broke his arm...

and is in need of some protein.

The same goes for my son.

Here, I'll pay with this.

Then compensate me for my clothes.

It's from a designer brand,

so getting it dry-cleaned is about 300,000 won.

What?

Bye.

(Butcher Shop)

I'll barely get anything from this.

The impudent wench. I can totally imagine...

what kind of guy her boyfriend is.

Dig in.

I poured my heart into making it.

Ye Ji, I'm really touched.

She's very devoted.

But not once did she cook it for me when I was unwell.

I prepared yours.

I heard you have been low in spirits these days.

What's this? Isn't it gongjindan?

My gosh, you didn't have to.

It's to cheer you up.

Goodness, thank you.

Dig in.

As expected from a rich family's son.

He's a good catch.

- Is it good? - Yes.

Have another bowl.

I'll have three.

I'm back.

Welcome back. Sit and have dinner.

I made beef bone soup.

Mom, I already had dinner.

You did? What?

Gimbap. You know, something simple.

That's not enough for your broken arm.

Have some soup, at the least.

It'll help your arm heal faster.

Do you know what I went through to cook this?

All right.

That reminds me, do you know where my gongjindan is?

I wonder where it disappeared to.

- Have you seen it? - Of course not.

Your beef bone soup is a killer.

Should I have more?

Sure. Dig into the whole pot.

Where did it go?

My gosh, Ko Seul Hae.

That's great news.

You always went on about the Detective Division.

But who knew you'd transfer so suddenly?

Well, true.

I'm worried about you.

And I'll miss this picture.

Right. I will also...

What I meant was...

Kangguk Police Department is known for its amazing cafeteria.

It won't even take a month to gain 10kg with your appetite.

I bet I won't be able to recognize you sooner or later.

- Do you have a death wish? - No.

Seul Hae, keep up the good work over there, okay?

And apparently, Detective Seo,

who's back, strongly recommended you.

Hee Soo did?

Isn't that love?

I'm grateful you recommended me.

But I'm not confident I'll do well if I transfer right now.

What do you mean?

You always wanted to become a detective.

And you applied to our division every chance you got.

I wanted to become one because of the Full Moon Murderer.

But now that he's caught...

So you've lost your purpose?

That's nothing to worry about.

The world is overflowing with bad guys.

Or...

is there something else that's bothering you?

It's just...

my mind is cluttered for various reasons too.

You can't reject the transfer without a special reason.

How about taking some time off to cool your head?

I can make that happen.

I'll take up on that offer.

I got a transfer notice to the Detective Division today.

It's what I've been dreaming of, but I don't feel happy.

If I become busy settling in day and night,

I won't be able to come by this often.

Would you prefer that?

Since I always annoyed you.

Mr. Cha.

Can't you wake up already?

I don't know what amazing dreams you're having...

but you've slept long enough.

My gosh. There's not a single cloud in the sky.

Is everyone really expecting it to rain?

Quietly put your mind at ease.

Understood.

- Clouds! Look! - What?

- Clouds! - Over there!

- The clouds are coming! - Clouds!

- Look, dark clouds! - Dark clouds?

- How is this happening? - It's a miracle.

- Isn't it about to rain? - Those are dark clouds!

Poong Baek.

- Raindrops! - Aren't these raindrops?

- It's raining! - Rain!

- It's raining! - Your Majesty!

It's finally raining!

It's pouring down!

It's raining!

My gosh, it's rain!

- It's raining! - I can feel it.

It's pouring down!

I can't believe it!

Princess, why don't we go back in now?

We're all saved!

Not here, Princess. You must hold back.

- It's raining, Your Majesty! - I can feel it.

Stop! Princess!

- Is this real? - We've been saved.

It's raining!

(Poong)

Are you ready?

- Yes, Princess! - Yes, Princess!

- Rain! - A downpour!

Let's go!

(Love Poong Baek)

We love you, Poong Baek!

- We love you, Poong Baek! - We love you, Poong Baek!

The angelic smile, Poong Baek!

- The angelic smile, Poong Baek! - The angelic smile, Poong Baek!

Make some noise!

(Love Poong Baek)

Stop, Princess.

His Majesty is watching.

Please calm yourself...

Join us.

We love you, Poong Baek!

- We love you, Poong Baek! - We love you, Poong Baek!

The angelic smile, Poong Baek!

- The angelic smile, Poong Baek! - The angelic smile, Poong Baek!

(Love Poong Baek)

What brings you here, My Lord?

His Majesty is overjoyed the drought season is over.

Great job.

I only fulfilled my duty.

Is this the sacred mirror?

At a glance, it looks like a slightly unique mirror.

So how do you control the rain and wind with it?

The sacred mirror conveys the humans' wishes to the above...

and works according to the above through the ritual.

That power.

How about making good use of it for the country?

In war.

Things aren't looking good at the border.

Wouldn't you be able to destroy the enemy troops?

The sacred mirror is to be used...

only for the people's benefit.

"I will not use it to harm people."

That's what I swore to do.

Is that vow more important than your life?

That vow itself...

is my life.

Will you be all right, My Lord?

To go against His Majesty and plan a war...

is to put your life on the line.

What?

Watch your mouth, you low-born.

You're the chief priest only because of your petty tricks.

Don't let that go to your head.

Aren't you a useless shaman without that sacred mirror?

Call in someone.

I need to send a message.

Hey, Hyo Seon.

You were there, right?

He looked magnificent...

even when soaking wet.

The simple fact that we have Master Poong Baek in Seora...

gives me a sense of pride.

Of course. That wasn't a ritual for rain but an event.

An event to appreciate Master Poong Baek's handsomeness.

Really? An event?

There are more good-looking men out there.

Out where?

I've never ever come across one.

And what's more,

he has a heart of gold and is the best at what he does.

That is why we're making cheer boards.

Goodness. My hands are more used to needles...

than swords now that I'm with you.

Stop asking me to cheer for him.

I am your bodyguard.

It makes me feel small to stand in front of His Majesty.

I got too excited earlier.

I'm sorry.

Anyway,

The drought broke thanks to Master Poong Baek.

But the people who have been starving until now break my heart.

I should pay a visit outside.

Sure, I will make the preparations.

Okay.

By the way, do you think...

Master Poong Baek will join us this time as well?

So I asked him earlier.

And?

Well, you see...

Yes?

Well...

He's going to tag along.

I knew it!

Hyo Seon, what should I wear?

This is not the time for this!

Hurry.

What about these, Your Royal Highness?

- Your Royal Highness! - Your Royal Highness!

We do not know how to repay your kindness, Your Royal Highness.

No, please stand up.

I know it must've been tough.

But thank you for believing in us...

and holding out.

We're very fortunate to have you two.

Please distribute the grains equally...

to every single household here.

Understood.

- Gosh, Your Royal Highness. - Thank you very much.

- Your Royal Highness. - Thank you.

- Aren't those grains? - Please stop pushing.

- Do you see those? - It's our turn soon.

- Hurry. - I can't believe this.

- Come on. - Thank you.

Please get medicine for your father with this.

Thank you, Your Royal Highness.

Don't worry about me.

Wait.

Here. Take this.

Your father went to the countryside to trade, right?

This will keep you going until he returns.

Thank you. My siblings and I will get by...

for more than three months.

Weren't you fond of that ring?

You always had it on.

It used to be my mother's.

But she'll be proud from above...

that I used it for a better cause...

than having it on me.

Yes, I'm sure she will.

Good job.

I never thought Chun Hwa would smile again.

But Poong Baek helped her step out into the world.

After her mother passed away,

didn't she shut herself in her room?

Yes. It's a big relief.

That's not all.

Whenever the country fell into danger,

he stopped anything from happening.

He makes up...

for my shortcomings.

With you in mind, Master Poong Baek,

I embroidered this myself.

It's pretty.

Is this...

a mountain?

No.

That right there...

is your sleek and sharp nose.

My apologies.

Isn't it nice?

Yes, very.

Well, good.

Thank you.

I also have something for you.

It is beautiful.

It is hardly as grand as the one you gave to the people,

but I did not wish for your hand to feel bare.

I picked this up while passing by the marketplace earlier.

What is taking you so long?

My fingers are getting cramps.

Oh, right.

My answer is yes.

I would love to marry you.

Sorry?

A ring given to a woman by a man.

It can only mean a proposal.

That is not what I had in mind.

No?

Then why did you give me this?

Is this your way of mocking me?

Answer me this instant. Is it a proposal or not?

Mock you?

I would not dare.

Then, I will accept it as a proposal.

Well...

You see...

Thank you, Poong Baek.

Among all the jewellery I have,

this ring from you is the one I cherish the most.

(The State of Hwangryeo)

So tell me. How is my brother doing?

He has been consuming...

the concoction you sent him for ten days.

I doubt he will make it through the night.

Is that so?

You did well.

He succumbs to his demons a month before his coronation.

He should have known better than to covet the throne.

You will be crowned as King.

I congratulate you.

Right.

The concoction being swapped.

Only you know the truth.

I am the only one who knows.

That is good to hear.

It finally begins.

Once I become King, I will conquer the State of Seora.

Those who looked down on me for being an illegitimate son...

will fall silent.

Your Highness, a letter has been sent from Seora.

Poong Baek?

(The State of Seora)

You rotate it like so.

Your Royal Highness, this is fun.

Look at it fly high.

What a pretty sight.

Let's make it soar higher. Here.

Oh, no.

That hurts.

You must have tripped.

Are you all right?

Goodness.

Are you hurt?

I am all right, but...

Please excuse the boy. I will apologize on behalf...

You are bleeding.

Goodness.

- I... - Hold on.

Just a second.

There.

The bleeding has stopped. But to prevent infections,

you must clean the wound in clear water. Do you understand?

I do.

I will leave you to it, then.

Shall we?

Watch your step.

Come on.

- Your name... - Princess Chun Hwa.

Goodness, are you all right?

I am fine.

Are you all right, Your Highness?

Chun Hwa.

Who knew such a flower had blossomed in Seora?

Can I not stay for a few moments?

No, Your Royal Highness. People will see us.

Let them.

We are a betrothed couple.

There is nothing wrong with us spending time together.

Many frown upon us being seen together.

Such a jest should not be made.

It is not a jest.

My feelings for you are genuine.

Have you forgotten...

about my lowly origin?

Or maybe you wish to constantly...

put me in my place.

How could you say that?

Are you saying...

that you feel nothing for me?

Please answer truthfully.

I apologize, Your Royal Highness.

I will not be able to escort you to the villages anymore.

Master Poong Baek.

Did anything happen to the princess today?

She has been silent ever since she returned...

from her trip to the village.

Entertaining the children...

must have drained her energy.

I see.

May I ask...

where you are headed?

I am off to pray to clear my head.

I see. I wish for your safe return, then.

Excuse me.

Something must have happened today.

Why else would he need to clear his head?

Poong Baek's great powers have been witnessed.

We must eliminate him by any means possible.

Even his great powers...

are not a match for our 100,000 men.

Their land will easily be conquered.

But to take control over the people,

we must eliminate who they believe in.

Poong Baek and Princess Chun Hwa...

are who the people mentally depend on.

If you give us the order,

we will not hesitate to...

I have come to a decision.

I will propose it to the Emperor himself,

so we are to return home.

What would this proposal be?

The land, the people,

and their flowers.

I will possess them all.

A typhoid fever, you say?

Is there no cure?

I believe the cheonsu herb will bring her fever down.

The cheonsu herb?

It is rare,

which is why it might be difficult to find.

I hear it can be found in Heuknoji.

It is known...

to have the roughest terrain along its border.

You either die from an enemy or are thrown off a cliff.

Deploying soldiers...

could lead to a dispute.

I volunteer.

Your Majesty, I will seek out the herb.

Are you lashing out at me...

to punish me for my dishonesty?

What am I supposed to do...

if you remain ill?

I will not return...

without the cheonsu herb.

Be careful out there.

Please look after her while I am away.

How is the princess?

Her breath is only getting shallower.

At this rate...

I hear you. Please get some rest.

I will stay by her side.

Have you not heard from Poong Baek?

It has already been four days.

His Majesty will deploy more men in the morning.

One can only hope he remains unharmed.

Master Poong Baek!

Your Royal Highness, can you hear me?

Do you recognize me?

- Hyo Seon... - My goodness.

Her pulse is steadying.

Your Royal Highness!

Goodness. Bearing the pain will not make it hurt less.

You may groan.

I am all right.

As if you are.

Bottled-up emotions only eat you from the inside.

Say that it hurts, say you are exhausted,

and say how much you love someone.

Why not just say what it is you feel?

Have you known all along?

You have been trying to hide...

what all of the people know.

I have asked myself time and time again.

Is being by her side the right way to protect her?

You are aware of those who wish to remove me.

If by any chance she is hurt in the process,

I would never be able to forgive myself.

I, Choi Geom,

her bodyguard, will protect her with my life.

What you two should do is fall in love.

Cherish one another like you have been...

and look after the people.

What else do you need in life?

To just see you eat while seated...

brings me joy.

You are the one who deserves praise.

Hardly.

The one who should be praised...

is Master Poong Baek.

He went to Heuknoji to bring back the cheonsu herb.

What do you mean?

Why did he go to a place so dangerous?

He left before we could even stop him.

He returned four days later...

covered in cuts and bruises.

It was Master Poong Baek who saved your life.

My body was gifted to me by my parents...

and I truly apologize for falling ill.

Thankfully,

I am able to see you again which I am grateful for.

Fighting death...

has brought me to a realization.

I wish...

to spend the rest of my life with Master Poong Baek.

What if I do not approve?

You are well aware that you must marry a man of royal descent.

I am.

If the tradition must be followed,

I will renounce my royal status.

You will abandon your father to be with a man?

Master Poong Baek risked his own life to save me.

If it weren't for him,

I would not be here right now.

My title?

That is something I can easily give up for him.

His decision to save me.

Is his love truly not enough?

What could possibly matter more?

The law...

You seem to know Poong Baek well,

but not your own father.

Sorry?

Bring Poong Baek to me.

Do you mean...

I have thought of enough reasons to persuade the officials.

He who has the gift of Hwanung.

A cherished soul of the skies for a son-in-law?

It is a blessing for Seora as well.

Father, you are the best!

I love you so much.

This is no way for a princess to behave.

This is not what I should be doing.

Father, I will excuse myself.

My goodness.

Please watch your step.

Your Majesty, the Prince of Hwangryeo...

has arrived with his envoys.

The Prince of Hwangryeo, the people of Seora...

welcome you.

One hopes that the King is well.

Yes, and one can only ppreciate your concern.

I stand before you to propose a peace treaty...

that will bring us both harmony and prosperity.

A peace treaty?

I am fond of the idea.

However, the details of it will matter the most.

Gosh, where on earth did he go?

Your Royal Highness,

I may know where Master Poong Baek is.

After spending the day with you,

he hikes up the mountain alone.

Out of concern, I followed him one day.

That was when I realized the truth.

About his feelings for you.

Really?

How does he think of me?

It is hard to explain in words.

You will have to see it for yourself.

(Love Poong Baek)

The love I have for you is enough for my mind...

to guide me into spring...

and blossom flowers.

However,

I am not able to show you just how much I care.

The more beautiful this place is, the sadder I become.

And that is inevitable.

I ask you once again to be honest.

Are you still going to claim you do not love me?

I have tried not to love you,

but I failed.

So you decided to hide your feelings instead?

I thought I would be able to,

but I failed.

Constantly failing at something...

means you do not have the gift.

It is not the path you are meant to take.

Maybe it is time for you to alter your course.

I would if it were just me,

but I could not risk your well-being...

Do you still not understand?

Any path I take with you...

will bring me joy no matter the hardships.

(From Now On, Showtime!)

I now understand...

why I was reincarnated and how I am supposed to live my life.

I'm sorry.

I'm very much alive, you know.

What I failed to give you,

what I couldn't give back,

and what I wanted to give you. I will give them all to you.

I remember the first time I entered your chambers.

I am Ko Seul Hae, not Princess Chun Hwa.

It's high time you logged out from your past life.

Mr. Cha, you're scaring me. This is too weird.

Did you see everything that happened...

in your past life?

Tell me. Why did you betray me?

Why have you been deceiving us?

("Fallin'" by Kim Hee Jae is available on all streaming sites.)