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[Episode 4]

[In (Heuksa Chorong Master of Men)]

Your Excellency, please be careful!

[Crown Prince Sado]

[Yoo Jiseon]

[Baek Dongsoo]

Aren’t you the girl with the silver knife from last time?

[Hwang Jinjoo]

[Yeo Woon]

Can you melt this spear and make a sword from it?

This is an excellent spear.

Where did you get this?

It belonged to my father.

But the blade of this spear is so narrow

that it’ll be hard to make a normal size sword.

Is it possible to make a short sword with a narrow blade?

It will be 2 dollars.

Yes, sir.

Th-Thief!

Mister, stop there!

Mister!

Mister, I'll just borrow this for a second.

You rascal!

Hey, why did you follow me?

I was just in the right place at the right time.

He doesn’t deserve to live.

I can't believe this thief!

What is this?

A chestnut!

We should turn this thief in to the police.

No, sir!

I didn’t lose anything.

It's not a man's nature that makes him low, but his behavior.

Please let him go.

Thanks.

You rascal...

- Come with me. - Okay, Mister!

Jinjoo!

How are you, sir?

I’m leaving.

Oh, yeah. Goodbye.

But you...

What?

Do you want to marry me when we're older?

Am I crazy? To marry a tomboy like you?

Hurry up!

Was it nice?

Was it nice?

I don’t know!

That girl!

Having gotten fat in the king's palace,

you seem full of hot air.

I'm right here. Ignoring me, are you?

You ill-mannered clown!

If it hurts, scream. It'll hurt less that way.

Do you know why I'm letting you live?

I need you alive.

So everyone will know the Crown Prince's life is hanging by a thread.

Stay put and watch how the high and mighty Crown Prince dies.

I was ordered not to leave a scar on your royal body.

But it seems I have no other choice.

It’s a tough world. How about saying goodbye to it now?

So long, Your Excellency!

Stop!

I didn't mean to do that.

And who is this urchin?

Me?

Take a look around. Is there anyone else here?

I was just passing through...

Then keep going! Is the kid a lunatic?

The child hasn’t done anything wrong.

Yes, he has! Just being here is a crime!

Kid, it’ll be your turn next. Be patient.

What are you waiting for? Send him to his resting place!

Sir, follow me.

The kid really has gone crazy.

Shall we wrap this up now?

I’ve said so many goodbyes today.

Goodbye, Your Excellency, Crown Prince!

Your Excellency! Your Excellency! Let go! Your Excellency!

This is it! This is my happiest moment!

Your Excellency, you still seem to be alive.

Shall I treat you with some oil then?

Bring me some oil!

Your Excellency!

- Pour all of it. - Your Excellency!

- Fire! - Your Excellency!

Your Excellency...

It’s hot, but you must stand it.

Your Excellency!

Even I wouldn’t be able to get out of there alive.

Go to heaven and save a place there for me too!

Look at those flames!

Your Excellency!

You clown, aren’t you too sad?

You villain... Wait and see!

I’ll hunt you down...

No one's ever come back after they said, “Wait and see.”

No, all they did was wait and see!

You clown...

Tell your King what you saw here as it happened.

No, hold up longer and tell him every detail!

He’s gone... Completely gone.

The aftermath of killing is always a bit sad.

If you go now, when will you come back?

I should follow you, after 100 years.

Your Excellency! Your Excellency!

Why don’t I see the Crown Prince anywhere?

[Hong Bonghan (Crown Prince Sado's father-in-law, Noron faction leader)]

Your Highness, the Crown Prince leaves the palace whenever he wishes.

Thus, the rumors of his activities do not cease.

Because of his reckless behavior,

I’m afraid this will affect his chance of succeeding the throne.

You should not continue to ignore this situation.

Regarding the Crown Prince’s capability, I am most aware of it.

You should just mind preparations for the upcoming archery contest.

[Daesarae: Archery contest of junior rank retainers overseen by the king]

As long as the Crown Prince

isn’t absent, there’s nothing to worry about.

You’ve gone too far!

It is the most important ceremony under the military decorum.

Does it make sense for the Crown Prince to be absent?

Then if he doesn’t attend this event as you said,

I’ll dethrone the Crown Prince

and make him a commoner on the spot.

[Pyeseoin: Queen or Crown Prince stripped of their title due to committing offense]

What’s going on?

His Excellency the Crown Prince

has missed the competition again.

[Im Soowoong (Military Drillmaster)]

Your Excellency!

Aren’t you Hanjoo?

What's happened?

His Excellency has been...

By chance, is this empty house the home

of a descendant of the Royal Guard Yoo Sangdo?

Excuse me? Yes.

Wait for me here.

Captain!

It’s a pity not to have witnessed the Crown Prince's death with my own eyes.

Did you confirm that he died?

Confirm?

There was no need to confirm.

Because I'm quite sure he down to a fiery hell.

Why are you staring at me so scary?

Flames will spark out of your eyes.

Not only is the corpse bloated and floating in the dirty water,

it's been burnt up by kerosene.

There was nothing left to confirm.

I’m sure you did a proper job.

A fiery hell, you say.

Why that’s the best news I’ve heard!

Rumors that the Crown Prince is dead are already spreading around the capital.

So I’ll take your word for it.

Let’s have a toast to celebrate.

Baek Dongsoo, you rascal!

What were you doing and where that you’re crawling home now?

How did you undo your casts?

Do you think I've been playing all this time?

I saved a person who could have died if things went wrong...

How could you possibly save someone’s life?

But why are you hitting me?

You brat!

Get inside!

That hurts.

Tell me the truth.

Tell me where you were and what you did all day!

I told you!

The assassins were about to kill someone...

You brat!

Why are you throwing around the word,

"assassin"? [Heuksamo]

And how can you fall into the well

in the house courtyard and surface in the stream?

If you're going to make up a story, come up with a realistic one!

Ah, but it's the truth! It really is!

Be quiet!

Captain!

Your Excellency!

[Swordmaster Kim Kwangtaek (Most skilled swordsman in Joseon]

So, did you select all the military strategy books?

Yes, sir.

Good work.

But, Hanjoo, you look pale.

Was there some sort of incident last night?

No.

You’re all doing a fine job.

Pay extra attention so the archery contest goes smoothly.

Yes, Sir.

That’s right. Have you seen His Excellency?

That’s quite worrisome.

His Highness is growing weary of His Excellency’s antics.

And has mentioned his intention to dethrone him...

His Excellency must attend the contest today...

Wouldn’t you agree?

Why is the Crown Prince still not here?

My Lord, he hasn’t returned since this morning.

Your Highness, there has been too long of a delay.

The archery contest is of utmost importance under the military decorum.

For the Crown Prince to be absent, it is intolerable.

Your Highness, please give your consent to dethrone

the Crown Prince and demote him to a commoner as you promised.

What are you saying?

Prime Minister, who do you say will dethrone who?

Eat lots.

Why?

Didn’t you tell me yourself that you wanted to learn martial arts?

Are we going somewhere?

You two will be going to the warrior training camp today.

Today? What is that place for?

Weren’t you going to teach me?

I just want to stay here...

Sheesh...

Can’t you be more serious?

Why do you keep hitting me?

Just how did this happen?

I made a fool out of myself because of you!

Are you alright?

That kid has great guts. He really deserves credit.

Your Excellency, please take care of your royal person first.

What?

While he barked like a mutt when I told him...

Is His Lordship alright?

Yes.

Fortunately, his wound wasn’t serious.

That’s fortunate... What a relief...

You rascal.

What?

How did you know the well in the house is connected to the stream?

That’s simple. I saw a trout in the well.

- Trout? - A trout!

Don’t you know about trout?

They swim straight to the river once they’re hatched.

There’s no way trout would live in the well!

I guess you aren't totally ignorant.

This rascal...

The family has guarded the northern campaign plan for more than 100 years.

[Bukbeol Jigye: Military strategy to conquer the north left by King Hyojong]

They must have dug this well

as a precaution.

Isn't the kid brilliant?

He’s not brilliant. He's just being sly.

You rascal, your slyness saved the day this time around!

But how did the Black Assassins

know this and ambush them?

Apparently, the Black Assassins have also been

looking for the northern campaign plan for a long time.

Thus, they probably knew the residence registered under Yoo Sangdo’s descendants.

With the proof of its existence in his hands, but still unable to find the plan,

His Lordship must be greatly disappointed.

Did you say the two characters are “lonely” and “frost”?

Yes, do you want to take a look?

Do you have it with you?

Yes, His Lordship gave it to me for safekeeping for now.

It is clear that the characters serve as clues.

However, based on these two characters alone,

it is impossible to uncover its meaning.

Samo, I think I know!

Stop fooling around...

If someone like you could figure it out, it isn’t even a clue.

What’s the big idea?

You won’t even hear me out, but ignore me straight?

Have I ever talked nonsense before?

You have a big temper for such a little kid!

Okay, tell me then...

Isn’t this... Osang Gojeol?

[Osang Gojeol: Constant spirit that does not succumb to frost]

That is possible.

But it might be wrong too, so we can’t be sure.

With these two characters,

we can form hundreds and thousands of combinations.

If you don’t know anything, don’t say a word.

There, over in Namsan-dong.

There’s a house with "Osang Gojeol" written in big letters over their door.

Who knows?

That house may be the house this mister is looking for?

Where is that house?

What?

Did you say you found the descendants of Yoo Sangdo?

Yes, Your Excellency.

I shall immediately...

Your Excellency, please take care of your royal person first.

Hello.

You came. It’s two dollars.

What if I pay the charge with this sword?

Why? Don’t you have enough money?

This is an excellent sword.

This sword must be worth at least 10 dollars.

You can have it.

Really? That's a bargain for me!

Here you are!

Whose sword is this?

I had my father’s spear melted to be made into a new sword.

You did?

You did well. Let’s get going!

But earlier, you called that man “His Lordship.”

Just what kind of person was he?

That man?

This brat!

Do you know? Dongsoo!

You’ve done something beyond your wildest imagination!

Dongsoo! Dongsoo! You rascal...

Just how much farther do we have to go?

Martial arts or not, I can’t go any farther!

I won’t!

Do you walk with your mouth?

Oh, that...

Did he drink some tonics behind my back? I said I'm not going!

[Jangyongwi: Military camp of elite troops with exceptional martial arts training]

[Jang Daepo]

You rotten lout!

So who told you to come in without a sound, you ignorant fool!

Alright, I’ll put an end to our fight today.

Alright!

Brother Samo!

Jangmi!

Where in the world have you been?

Do you know how sleepless nights I've spent thinking of you?

Children are watching. What are you doing?

Dongsoo, don’t cause any trouble. Do everything they tell you.

Don’t worry.

If you don’t feel good or training is too hard, come home any time.

That won’t happen.

That’s right...

Considering your ability to argue, there's nothing you can't do in this world.

As you know, he’s not all well...

I said I am fine!

Samo!

Won't I be able to see you again?

Dongsoo, don’t give up. And come back when you’re all grown up.

You must become a warrior your father would be proud of.

And make our unfulfilled dream come true.

As you see, there are 50 candidates here at the warrior camp.

However, those who can pass all the training

and leave this camp may be 50 or none.

Do you understand?

- Yes, Sir. - Yeah...

Yeah? Impudent...

Ouch, why did you hit me? Who are you to hit me, mister?

Mister?

You little brat!

How did Samo raise you that you're so insolent?

Listen carefully. I’m not just Mister to you, but the captain of this training camp!

And I’m also your uncle.

To live up to your fathers’ expectations, you should do your best.

Do you understand?

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

This little brat! Enjoy your food!.

You must use your chopsticks. However, use only your left hand.

What? Who made up that kind of law?

What? This brat!

Did you say your name is Chorip?

Yeah, Yang Chorip.

[Yang Chorip]

Hi!

Who is he?

Just ignore him.

But what are you doing here?

It’s a secret.

But I want to become the best blacksmith in Joseon.

In my opinion, this job has a bright future.

Then what about you? What brings you here?

Me?

I want to become the best swordsman in Joseon.

What?

From the looks of it, you have a hard path ahead of you.

And you...

Hi!

Who are you?

Me?

I’m the daughter of that man behind you.

Yeonseok... How many times have I told you to behave?

Get inside now!

Hey, I heard you got some skills. Come outside.

Why?

Do you want to play?

I said to come outside.

Sorry.

But I can’t stand to lose.

But you've kept on losing.

This brat...

Okay.

I’m tired. So let's get it over with.

Hurry and get up!

Why are there so many pebbles around here?

Stop there.

Stop there!

Yeo Woon! Yeo Woon!

Hurry up! Get out there!

That jerk...

But why are we running as soon as we wake up?

Haven't you heard?

About what?

If you’re last, you won’t be allowed to eat.

What?

What are you talking about?

Uncle Daepo said I'd be allowed to eat as much as I want.

That's right. Except for the last one in.

There are only two things I fear in the world.

One is starving. And the other is losing.

Is this the house?

Yes, Lord.

There's no need for a long discussion.

Give me the northern campaign plan.

Your Excellency,

[Yoo Sogang]

please show me the proof!

Your Excellency, I, Yoo Sogang, am at your service!

What do you mean?

You don’t have the northern campaign plan?

[Bukbeol Jigye: Military strategy to conquer the north left by King Hyojong]

I have kept it at Cheongamsa Temple

as a precaution.

Cheongamsa Temple?

Yes, Your Excellency.

Just give me a few more days.

We have waited 100 years. I can wait a few days more.

Yes.

Do you have something to say?

Jiseon, are you there?

Introduce yourself.

My name is Yoo Jiseon.

Have a seat.

Is she your daughter?

Yes.

She also belongs to Your Excellency.

By chance, do you wish for your daughter to enter the palace as a palace maiden?

No.

But this child...

No one other than Your Excellency can touch.

This arrangement was also made with the late King Hyojong.

What am I supposed to do now?

I can only tell you that you belong to His Excellency.

- Father. - There’s nothing more to say.

I’ll be going to Cheongamsa Temple.

So you should make preparations and wait for me here.

Without a doubt, it's the northern campaign plan!

My Lord, what will you do now?

The Crown Prince begins to move again, so I must live up to his expectations.

You don’t care about wealth or fame, isn't that right?

You say you just want to drift freely like the clouds.

You can’t drop the heavy burden on your shoulders that easily.

Then would you carry the burden for me?

Can’t you see the answer?

Find the northern campaign plan

and present it to the emperor of China.

Then you’ll be able to enjoy the life you desire to your heart's content.

No one knows for certain.

About such a thing as one's life...

When does it ever go the way we think it will?

Pardon me if this is rude...

But for this matter, I would like you to hand it to him personally.

Let me think about it.

Starting from today,

I’ll test to see if you all are qualified to be part of the warrior training camp.

If you are not confident, you may stay on this island.

Starving to death here or drowning to death...

The outcome will be the same.

You must survive on your own.

Only those who survive can become true members of the warrior training camp.

Surely... It can’t be for real, right?

In my opinion, it doesn’t seem to be fake.

But I’m not a good swimmer. I'm really not.

What shall I do?

What else can be done?

You should try to survive on your own.

Hey, let’s go!

Wait, wait... I think it'll be better if I just starve to death here.

You won’t die!

- Let’s go! - Wait a minute!

I said it'll be okay. Let’s go.

Help!

Help!

He didn’t finish on his own, so this boy is disqualified.

It’s still better than dying.

If you’re afraid of dying, you won’t be able to do anything.

There are some things you do with all your might, yet can’t accomplish.

Did you think learning martial arts is child's play?

This is not a playground in your village, but the warrior training camp!

No.

If abandoning a friend is being a warrior,

I'd rather not be that kind of warrior.

What did you say?

If letting a friend die to win is being a warrior...

What difference is that

from being an assassin?

If becoming a warrior means doing this, I'd rather quit.

You can keep me company on my way to hell.

Can you do that?

How dare this rascal?

Hold it this way, or you'll hurt your wrist.

Hey, the long-awaited first mission turned out to be something this easy.

We at least need a group of assassins

for our opponent to prove my skills.

If you run into the assassin group with your skills now, you'll die.

Follow me!

I thought I'd met a worthy opponent for the first time in a while.

But it’s just a barely weaned kid.

What? Kid?

You have unusual hand techniques.

It's a self-defense skill.

Would you like to learn it?