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The emperor was seen traveling this way.

That's the port. We've reached a dead end.

There is only one thing he could have done. He is on a boat.

The villagers have reported a missing fishing boat, General.

Then there is no doubt. Where could he be headed? Where?

Further pursuit is impossible.

I will report this to the palace myself,

and accept the punishment for my negligence.

Damn it! How could I make this kind of mistake?

Speed up the boat! We must quickly get out of this area!

Speed up the boat! We must reach Muan by sundown!

Your Majesty, we will soon reach Muan.

Yes, I know...

We must travel a long way by foot once we reach Muan.

They probably know about our escape by now.

How is your back?

I have forgotten about my pain.

Muan...Muan...Shin- guhm will come after us.

We may not make it out in one piece...

Take my life, Your Highness.

I have commited an unforgivable error.

You deserve only death. How could you make this kind of mistake?

Take my life, Your Highness...

How could you let is happen right under your nose even if

I had ordered you to loosen up the security?

I deserve death...

You will not escape punishment. But first thing is first.

Which direction has the emperor gone?

He boaded a boat from Buryung and sailed out to the sea.

But we do not know his course.

His course is obvious.

Obvious? Elaborate, Prime Minister.

The emperor cannot stay in Bekjae.

No man would harbor him at the risk of his life.

Then what is his option?

Do you know the answer?

It is Koryo. Koryo is the only place he could go.

Koryo? That is absurd!

How could my father turn to our enemy state?

Koryo is indeed our enemy state. But His Majesty has harbored

deep fondness for King Wang Guhn on the personal level.

Hence he often referred to him as 'Brother Wang Guhn'.

I am almost certain. Furthermore, your grandfather, Lord Ahjagae,

is still alive in Koryo.

If he is on a boat he is heading to naju.

Naju?

It's entirely possible, Your Highness.

Then we must blok all passage to Naju.

Yes. But they had a huge head start.

We must quickly notify the local military and check his course.

- General Shin, - Yes, Prime Minister.

Send your quickest couriers out at once.

We must cover every possible landing point.

But the coast is wide. Where will they land?

Koryo Naval Force is defending Naju. And our troops stand face

to face against them off the coast of Muan.

They would not cross them and risk being caught.

Thus, they will land near the coast of muan, and take the

land route of Naju. Dispatch the messengers immediately.

Declare a state of alert and order the governor of Muan to

go after the emperor. He may take the emperor's life if he must.

Prime Minister!

He is no longer our emperor. Follow my orders immediately!

Yes, Prime Minister.

You've heard the Prime Minister. Go at once!

We will deal with your crime later. Go!

Yes, General.

Instruct Navy Commander Sangui to go to Muan at once.

Yes, Prime Minister.

We will catch them if we are lucky.

The emperor is ill and there are women in the entourage.

He was going to go one way or the other. We will do what we can.

Ascend to the throne, Your Highness.

Everything must proceed as planned.

Hustle!

I hope... I hope he is safe...

Brother Geumpil should be in Naju by now...

I hope King Kyun- hwon is safe...

Your Mjesty, we will soon approach the shore.

We could sail further south to Naju directly, but the

naval force is guarding the perimeter.

I understand.

Your majesty, how is the pain?

It's tolerable. Crisis stifles the disease.

Proceed with the landing.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Approach the shore! We will drop anchor on the secluded

beach beyond the two islands!

Yes, sir!

I've never been so anxious... Will the king of Bekjae show up?

If he is coming, Naju is his only possible point of entry.

We've been assigned to guard the sea, so let us keep alert.

Bekjae naval force will make a move.

No doubt they have detected our fleet.

Then we will have to fight them.

They are suppose to arrive tomorrow night.

Yes, General.

His safe arrival is questionable...

According to plan, they should have to have reached Muan by now.

I'm sure Bekjae forces have begun to make their move.

Yes...

They are certain to have learned by now that King Kyun-hwon has

boarded a boat in Buryung. Koryo is his obvious destination since

he cannot travel to Japan or Wuyue in his physical condition.

Once they figure this out, they will track him to muan

then to Youngsan River.

Your speculation is most accurate, General Yu.

That is why I've sent General Yum and the Park brothers to Muan.

Tomorrow night...

Will they make it safely by tomorrow night?

Forgive me, Your Majesty, but you must move more quickly.

The puirsuit unit is sure to be on our tail.

Yes, I know. But my limbs will not cooperate...

Forgive me. I speak out of anxiousness.

Run ahead and bring back a few horses.

Buy them, steal them, do whatever you must. Go!

Yes, sir!

Assist the emperor!

Ride on through the night, General Padal.

You must reach the border of Naju by morning.

Yes, I can do it.

I will proceed to the naval base and launch the warships

to block their path.

Very well.

Let's go!

Is there any word?

We won't know anything until morning.

I am quite anxious as well.

They are being chased, and King Kyun-hwon is in ill health.

On top of that, his concubine and her maids are accompanying him.

They must arrive safely...

General Park's men are at the border near Youngsan River.

They could penetrate Bekjae territory and escort King

Kyun-hwon out if they must.

Yes, it is a possibility.

Oh dear...I can't sit still. I will go to the border myself

and proceed directly to the port upon King Kyu-hwon's arrival.

Very well, very well.

Brother!

What did you find out?

This is indeed the only passage into Naju from Muan.

They are not due to arrive until morning, but I've placed

our troops all around the perimeter for seven miles.

Very good. This makes our job terribly important now that it

is certain that King Kyung- hwon is coming this way.

Bekjae forces will follow not far behind.

We must be ready to fight them.

Of course.

Take your positions! The enemy could trike any moment!

The palace couriers are sure to be following right behind!

So this is what it has come to...

Would people indeed call me a king if I ascended to

the throne in this state?

Father, how could you do this to your own son?

What's done is done. We must take decisive action.

Issue an order to kill the emperor on sight.

Yes, Prime Minister.

And we will move out the troops immediately following Prince

Shin-guhm's enthronement.

It's do or die now. We have no other option.

That's right. Damage to the royal house is beyond repair.

There will be a terrible uprising if news of the

emperor's escape gets out.

That is why we must hurry.

Oh dear...I wish I kew what was happening...

Inspect the fleet! We are going to Naju!

You have your orders! All soldiers aboard!

Aboard the ship! Aboard the ship!

It's dawn and we still have not heard anything!

I know. General Yu should be at the border by now...

Yes, I know. Oh, dear...

The sun has begun to rise, Supreme Commander.

Yes, I was so anxious that I rushed here myself.

King Kyun-hwon must come...

General, there they come!

It's King Kyun-hwon! King kyun-hwon is here!

Yes, it's him!

Approach! Receive the king of Bekjae!

Your Majesty, I am Yu Geumpil of Koryo.

We have been anxiously waiting for you.

Thank you. We have met.

You are Brother Wang Guhn's sworn brother.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Madam, you have traveled far. We will escort you from here.

Thank you. I am finally relieved.

Are you General Park Young-kyu's men?

Yes, General.

Good work. You may return to Seung-pyung. Your work is done.

Yes, General.

Your Majesty, please be safe.

Yes. Good work.

Let's go!

Assit the emperor to the carriage.

We will proceed directly to the port and set sail.

Report! You were ordered to guard the border at Youngsan River.

Yes, General.

Where is the emperor? We tracked him to this path.

Local farmers report that a group of men presumed to be

the emperor's retinue crossed the border and disappeared

into Naju with Koryo troops.

What? Disappeared into Naju?

Oh no! We rode night and day at full speed and we lost them!

They will try to go to Koryo by sea from Naju.

But they will not get away. General Sangui awaits them.

They will not get away. Never!

I bid you comfortable journey, Your Majesty.

Clear the port!

Clear the port! Sound the drums!

Madam, that is Lord darin.

I met him here 50 years ago when I was a military officer...

We are really leaving Bekjae...

We are getting further and further away...

Further and further away...

Your Majesty...

We are leaving Bekjae...

The Foster Father of the King of Koryo is onboard!

Hang the banner!

Hang the banner!

Your Majesty...

Observe, general Yoon! Look at that banner!

"Kyun-hwon, the Foster Father of Koryo's Emperor", it says!

Isn't it impressive?

Yes, indeed. All we have to do now is to return to Koryo.

We are going back to Koryo!

Raise the sail and set the course.

Yes, Supreme Commander!

Attention all fleet! Head for Koryo!

We are going home! Raise the sail!

Raise the sail!

It's the enemy fleet! Block their path!

Take battle positions!

Battle positions! Prepare for battle!

Quickly! Quickly! Get into your positions!

Commander, it's the enemy. It's Bekjae's naval force!

They were waiting for us, General.

Get ready for battle and take Madam Kobe into safely.

Your Majesty, please go inside. The battle will begin shortly.

Battle?

This zone is saturated with the enemy fleet.

There will be no battle.

Pardon?

That is General Sangui. He serves Shin-guhm now but all off his men

were my loyal subjects once.

This makes them feel very uncomfortable.

Yu Geumpil of Koryo!

Why do you run off with the doddering old-timer of Bekjae!

Surrender the old man at once.

Sangui, how dare you call the emperor a doddering old-timer!

This man is Emperor of Bekjae and the Foster Father of Koryo!

Get out of our way!

You will get out of here alive if you do not surrender him!

Sangui!

Your king calls your name! Are you deaf?

Warriors, you are my subjects. Do you recognize me?

That old man is no longer our king. Fire the arrows! Kill him!

Fire! Fire!

You dare point your arrows at your master?

Fire! Fire the arrows! Fire!

Fire the arrow! Don't you hear me?

Are you deaf? I said fire!

Don't you hear me, you fool? Fire!

Push forward! Crash through the enemy ships!

We will break through them and proceed to Koryo!

Advance! Push forward!

Push forward! Advance!

Do not back away!

Attack! Fire the arrows!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, I am truly amazed.

Your awesome power still prevails.

Bekjae troops did not release their arrows.

His Majesty the King Wang Guhn of Koryo is preparing

a grand welcoming for you.

King Kyun-hwon is on his way as we speak.

He and were in contention for the mastery of Three Kingdoms.

but now he is coming to Koryo to be with us.

All is Your Majesty's good fortune.

Please allow me to congratulate you.

Yes, it is your fortune. We share your joy.

They will reach Port Yaesung in two days.

Rally all subjects and the entire royal family and make

certain he receives a warmest welcome.

Of course, Your Majesty.

Shouldn't we invite Lord Ahjagae of Chulwon as well, Your Majesty?

Yes, a messenger has been sent.

Imperial Guardian, please proceed with the preparation.

Yes, Your Majesty.

At last I see a ray of hope in the realizationof unification.

At last...

He's gone? The troops refused to fire the arrows, you say?

Forgive me, Your Majesty. It was truly unexpected...

I was afraid of this...

What's done is done. We must prepare for the future.

Your coronation is prepared. Ascend to the throne.

Restore order to this confusion and reengage in warfare.

This is the only way to restore unity in the state

and recapture the lead in the fight for mastery.

I agree, your highness. Ascend to the throne.

Do not delay, Your Highness.

Fine. I do not have any other choice.

Take my life, Your Highness. I am to the blame for all this...

No, this is no one's fault but mine.

There will be no finger pointing.

And I will ascent to the throne.

Proceed with the final preparations.

Yes, Your Highness.

We have no time to waste. Proceed with the preparations.

Yes, Prime Minister.

Oh, Father...Father...!

Foster Father, welcome.

Foster Father...

Brother Wang Guhn...

I am delighted you are here, Sire.

Brother Wang Guhn...