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(The Tale of Nokdu: Act 2)

What? None?

You cannot find the people...

that raided the village and killed the widows...

or any survivors from the raid.

The witness who was being transported under my order died.

But you have failed to find the culprit behind it?

What do you know then?

What can you do for me?

I asked what you could do for me!

Well...

I was informed that the head of the gisaeng house...

visited Lord Heo on the day of the raid.

It is Yun again?

Have you not heard any news about Dong Joo?

No. I am searching everywhere to locate her.

I must find her.

If she refuses to come,

bring her to me by force.

And if he is with her, kill him on the spot.

Yes.

You have quite dexterous hands.

Even your brushstrokes are different.

How much is it?

I will give it to you for a coin. Just take it.

Really?

If you sell these at cheap prices, how can you make a living?

Well...

I can make a living if you help me out a bit.

Do you think I can get a job as a servant at the palace?

Until when will you follow me?

Right. You said you would accompany us to Hanyang.

Let us go our separate ways now.

Do you have a place to stay?

Well, we will take care of that.

Goodbye.

You know what?

Why does he still look at you with sorrow in his eyes?

What?

Right. When you were sleeping last night,

he was glued to you.

"No. That cannot be true."

He said that.

That is ridiculous.

He definitely saw that I am a man.

What? What is it? What?

This is good.

So you will help us start a life in Hanyang?

What?

Do you think I am doing this for you?

You wish.

I am only helping you...

because I am worried about this old man here and Aeng Du.

Do you not agree? I believe we have bonded.

I feel like we are a family.

I am going to call you brother from now on.

Okay.

We cannot inconvenience you like that.

After what happened to the village for widows,

you may be punished.

Well, you see,

I am prepared for the worst.

"Punishment", you said?

If I must receive it, then I shall.

This is how I feel.

Hanyang is a dog-eat-dog city,

so I am worried about how you will manage.

Although I am not too worried...

Just listen to me.

I will charge you the expenses with interest for my services later.

Let us go.

Where?

We need a place to stay.

Never mind.

We should do something about those tacky clothes.

Are you not done?

I bet a fly would plummet down this garment.

Like this.

I cannot wait any longer.

Goodness, you are still beautiful.

- You are... - What?

I am talking about your clothing.

You are finally looking like someone from Hanyang.

Finally.

Are you sure you can spend this much money?

I am remarkable in many ways.

But I have a lot of money. Quite a bit.

- So do not worry. - Is that so?

Goodness, you looked quite humble,

so I had no idea.

I do not need such...

clothes.

You will be my cousin who left Hanyang a long time ago.

When you were less than 10,

you moved to the south because you were fragile.

And then, we lost contact.

And now, you came back.

What do you say?

Seeing how you disguised as a woman in the village for widows,

you must have some sort of a story.

Are you sure I am not inconveniencing you?

If it was not for you people,

I would have died. I owe you one.

You will take our family's surname.

You will be Yeon Soo.

Yeon Soo.

All right, let us look for a house.

What a horrible wench.

How long will you use it?

What did you say?

I am waiting.

To get on this swing?

Yes.

You want to ride this swing.

I have not been on it for that long.

Fine, then.

I will wait a bit more.

You look like you have a worry.

Yes, I do.

Can I ask about it?

I am afraid that I will find out...

about something I do not want to know about...

although I should.

You are like me.

Are you going to run away?

No.

I must take the bull by the horns.

Wait a minute.

Have we met before?

I am not sure.

See you again.

If fate allows.

I think I have seen him somewhere.

You must answer...

my question this time.

Follow me.

Father.

Nok Du.

Nok Du!

- Father! - Nok Du!

You must have gone through so much.

Father...

Why are you locked in here?

I am not locked in here. He is an old friend of mine.

He will not harm us anymore, so do not worry.

He is a friend?

Why did your friend try to kill us?

And now, he will no longer try to harm us?

Is it because...

I am...

Do not say a thing. Do not ask anything.

I despised Mother so much.

She was always more affectionate towards Hwang Tae.

Let us leave and find your brother together.

She lived her entire life in the void...

and passed away without receiving any medication.

So how could I not have any questions?

Who am I?

Who am I?

No.

I must take the bull by the horns.

Am I...

His Majesty's...

son?

I do not know what you have heard, but that is not true.

You are...

You are my son.

I will not hear the truth that I am desperate...

to find out, will I?

Neither from you...

nor your old friend.

- Nok Du... - I will be back.

Where are you going?

I am going to right the wrong.

And I am going to make sure...

you and Hwang Tae live honorable lives.

Please be healthy.

No, Nok Du!

Let me go!

Nok Du!

You may not leave.

Please follow me quietly.

No.

How much...

does Nok Du know?

What about you? How much do you know?

Why do you think His Majesty...

wanted to get rid of his own son 20 years ago?

He was even willing to kill you. Why do you think he did that?

(Inn)

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

My goodness.

My gosh.

You startled me.

Master.

I need to enter the palace.

I must find out for myself.

I must do it myself.

Were you the only one...

who managed to live that day?

I was the only one who was still alive.

Therefore, I was the only one...

who was able to stay alive.

If what you just said turns out to be a lie,

I will put an end...

to your life myself.

Keep an eye on both of them. Make sure they do not go anywhere.

Yes, Your Majesty.

You guys do not like it either, do you?

The one Dong Joo made was nice and sturdy.

So what if she is good at making things?

She is a mean brat who has no sense of responsibility.

Yes, of course.

This is obviously very hard to get.

But I gave you my word,

so I should keep it.

I heard your skin...

turns shiny and bright once you wash your face with this.

Here you go. You should give it a try.

You are giving us something so precious.

If you are bribing us so you could get a job...

Yes, that is exactly what I am doing.

So can you please...

I should get going.

But I am really capable of doing anything.

Thank you for this.

My gosh, those darn brats.

It would be easier to climb over the palace wall.

- Goodbye. - Bye.

Hello, what can I help you with?

I am getting ready to take the military service exam.

And I need a bow to practice with.

I would also like a variety of arrowheads.

Okay, sure. Let me see.

This will be a nice bow for you.

And as for the arrows, I will give you ones...

made of wood and steel...

By the way,

do you remember the man who bought magnetites here?

He is small, short, and has fair skin.

"Magnetites"?

Oh, are you talking about the pretty-looking man?

Yes, that is correct.

Has he come by recently?

No, that was the last time I saw him.

He does not come that often.

But he still came every once in a while,

so I am sure he will visit again.

Here we go.

- There. - Today,

I will just take this.

I will come back tomorrow and the day after to buy the rest.

Okay, but that would be such a hassle.

Should we have fun on the swing?

Are you a little kid?

I cannot help it.

We just need to be back before sunset.

Excuse me.

Did you rent the swing?

The kids are waiting in line.

Oh, right.

I am sorry.

It is our turn!

He is kind...

but indifferent.

He is so attractive.

I am here to buy a book to prepare for the military service exam.

You can find it inside.

I guess we were meant to meet again.

What brings you here?

I had a lot on my mind,

but I figured you might be on the swing.

Are you getting ready to take the military service exam?

Yes.

I need to enter the palace.

And I think I will do better at this than the civil service exam.

"The palace"?

Why do you need to enter the palace?

I need to meet His Majesty.

"His Majesty"?

It does not sound like you wish to meet him for a good cause.

I need to meet him...

so that I can become successful.

I want to win His Majesty's favor.

What is your name?

My name is Yeon Soo.

You are from the same family...

as the former chief royal secretary.

Yes, that is correct.

Then I should give you something...

to root for your success.

Let us meet here again...

in five days around 3pm.

But...

Are you that dumb?

You should have dried your feet first.

Forget it. Let us just go.

If your feet are cold, you will catch a cold.

You will make my life harder if you do.

You will make my life harder if you do.

I do not have the right to cry.

You said you are capable of doing anything, right?

Pardon?

You want me to find a man?

I have been hanging around there whenever I come out,

but I cannot seem to meet him again.

Of course, I am a woman of His Majesty.

But I just want to talk to him.

Well, since he saved me from getting hurt,

I just want to give him a small reward.

I see.

But...

this is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

I kicked out the servant who was working for me.

How does he look?

He was wearing a beautiful pink gown.

And he was wearing a hat with a fancy string with amethyst.

He has a chiseled jawline.

And his skin is fairer than any women's.

That is not all.

His eyes...

They were deep and sorrowful with full of stories.

Darn it.

He has to at least look like a human being.

I can come out again in four days.

Tell him to meet me at the swing that night.

Why at the swing?

Well, he can change into new gowns.

But he would not change his fancy strings often.

Darn it. This is driving me crazy. I must find him by tonight.

Goodness. I must find him no matter what.

My lord. My lord!

My lord. My lord! Excuse me.

What is this about?

Dazzling eyes.

Chiseled jawline.

And his skin is considered somewhat fair.

He might be the guy.

Pink and amethyst.

Are you done?

I am sorry.

Have you been to the swing around here a few days ago?

Have I been to the swing a few days ago?

Yes. I have.

Nice.

I understand that it is rude to ask you this.

Do you think you could be...

at the swing tonight around 11pm?

There is a woman who wants to meet you.

- Me? - Yes.

She just wants to reward you.

I mean, she just wants to talk to you.

To me?

Yes.

Please. I am begging you.

Be there around 11pm Please do not forget.

I will take that as a yes and tell her so.

You promised.

Goodness.

I am sorry for making you wait.

I see.

By the way, your clothes...

Yes.

Not only do we share the same fate, but also the same taste in clothes.

Here. Take it.

What is this?

It is taffy.

I hope you pass your exam.

Thank you.

I do not know how to repay.

You can repay me by passing the exam.

If you do, do not be a stranger.

Of course, not.

All right. Go on now.

You must be busy with your preparation for the exam.

Okay.

Okay. How is the chancellor doing?

He has been quiet.

And you told me to look into the grandson of the Yeons.

He was physically very weak.

So he went to a rural area in order to take care of his health.

And they have not heard from him since then.

They have not heard from him?

No.

Come on. I said you should not do any straining moves yet.

Okay.

Wait, that is...

This?

You mentioned bellflowers from the island.

Bellflowers are all over our island, but it was so hard to find it here.

This reminds me of your father.

He used to eat this around this time because of his coughs.

He did, did he not?

By the way, why do you want this?

Who are you?

Follow me quietly.

Nok Du.

He is a man in the black mask. I cut a piece of his sleeve.

Go after him.

- Yes! - Yes!

He is coming. There he is.

- There you are. - My gosh. Who is that?

You crazy wench!

Wait. Hold on.

You asked me to come here. Where are you going?

Pardon?

Well, I think I must have been mistaken.

I do not think you were the man I was looking for.

Who were you looking for?

Well,

it was about...

love between a man and a woman.

It is hard to tell you in detail.

Anyway, I am so sorry.

I will get going now. I am sorry.

Wait. Hey.

- Gosh. - Your Majesty.

A man came to visit Jung Yun Jeo and ran away in a hurry.

Did you see his face?

I did not have a chance,

but his sleeve was cut, and his name was Nok Du.

"Nok Du"?

Yes.

We must catch him at all costs.

We must.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Excuse me!

I saw a suspicious man going that way.

Go after him.

- Right away. - Right away.

You...

I need to get out of here.

No.

You cannot.

I will attract their attention somehow.

You should hide here.

No.

I will not let you leave again.

Never.

(The Tale of Nokdu)

Did you just say it was the chancellor's order?

I will help you take your revenge.

What do you think about dethroning the current king...

and making him succeed to the throne?

You can walk in here freely,

but you cannot leave freely.

Unbelievable. You guys have no business ethics.

She belongs to me.

She is busy trying to pay me back.

Are you going to leave me again?

Are you trying to keep her next to you?

They are trying hard to pretend to keep their distance.

You will enter the palace?

You will be in front of the King?

I was told that my family could come.

That means I will get to see the King, right?