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Come here!

[Episode 14]

Kwangtaek!

Do you want to live? Then move.

Even though your spirit died, your body is still alive.

Get up!

Get up.

Is he going to continue beating him up?

At this rate, Dongsoo will die!

My poor Dongsoo!

Your Dongsoo?

- What? - That is...

Nothing!

Are you my mom?

You’re my mom, aren’t you?

- What brings you here today? - Jinjoo...

I’m here to see my daughter.

How long are you going to sit here like this?

Get up!

Gaok, what brings you here? If you’re here to see Kwangtaek...

Where is the girl named Jinjoo?

Jinjoo? Why are you looking for Jinjoo?

Hold the stick. Hold it!

That’s enough! Please stop it!

I can’t stand to see this anymore. I really can’t...

Look at his eyes. They're still alive!

How can you be so sure?

It’s not that he’s out of his mind.

He only wants to forget everything.

Baek Dongsoo, get up! I said get up!

What do you plan to do?

Didn’t you say he’s still alive?

I’ll bring him back to normal, like he was before.

Hey, Yang Chorip!

Follow me.

Jinjoo, where on earth are you going?

If you plan to cause trouble, please don’t.

Be quiet and just follow me.

Dongsoo... Hey, Jinjoo...

Hurry up!

I’ll bring him back to normal.

Jinjoo, what are you going to do?

You, go outside and keep watch!

What? Keep watch?

I said to go outside! No one can come in here, okay?

Okay...

Do you remember?

When we were kids, you saved me from the fire.

Do you see this?

If part of you is still there, save me again.

I'm not worried... Because I trust you.

You’re Baek Dongsoo!

You’re the one who'll become the best warrior in Joseon, right?

Until you come back to yourself again, we can’t leave here.

So you have to come back before it's too late.

Dongsoo, Dongsoo!

Jinjoo, what’s wrong with you? Are you really trying to kill yourself?

Hey, Hwang Jinjoo!

What’s going on?

Jinjoo and Dongsoo are in there.

Leave them. Trust them and wait.

That’s the best you can do for them.

Dongsoo!

Don’t stop me. Our Dongsoo will die!

Get back!

Step aside! Dongsoo will die!

Didn’t I tell you to trust and wait?

Step aside.

What brings you here?

Step aside. You won’t be able to stop me.

Do you mean?

Yes, that child is my daughter.

Dongsoo!

Jinjoo, are you an idiot?

Dongsoo, hey, Baek Dongsoo!

What happened to him?

Dongsoo, are you okay?

Are you okay?

That woman came, didn't she?

What? Yeah.

I thought I'd never see you again.

I’m afraid our fate hasn’t ended yet.

By chance, is that child’s father?

No.

Then who?

So you ended up choosing Kwangtaek...

He and you will have to kill each other. You will regret it.

Call Woon.

Step aside.

I’ll kill him first and then I’ll kill you too.

Let go of her.

What will this change anyhow?

Just forget it now.

Are you going to starve yourself to death?

What are you doing?

Why don’t you just kill me instead?

I’ll purge my crimes with my life.

If you stop eating, you may go to His Excellency.

But what about Dongsoo? He thought you died and lost his mind.

Don’t you resent me?

No, resentment won’t turn back time.

We will be leaving for China soon.

Before we leave, if there’s a message you want to send...

There isn’t.

I am someone who no longer exists in this world.

If then at least a message for Dongsoo...

Didn’t I tell you?

I am someone who no longer exists in this world.

Master Chun is calling for you.

[Bukbeol Jigye: Northern campaign plan]

Your mission is to take her to the Chinese emperor with that book.

The Chinese envoy will join you at the Noryangjin pier.

It is said he’s a relative of the Chinese emperor.

So show him some courtesy.

Yes, sir.

Give this to my daughter when she wakes up.

I will.

What happened to that girl, Jiseon?

She’s alive.

She’s still alive? Is that true?

Yes.

However, to pretend otherwise would be the most you could do for her.

What's this?

I thought she’s her daughter who she hasn’t seen in 20 years.

How could she abandon her again?

She left her a letter.

A letter?

Please pass this to her.

It’s delicious.

How long are you going to keep picking at the food?

Stop eating and bring me some salt!

Shouldn’t Dongsoo eat porridge?

Don’t you know how Dongsoo is?

He lives on meat.

He needs to eat my meat soup with a bowl of rice to regain his strength!

That’s good!

Thanks to Dongsoo, I'll get to eat some meat!

How dare you touch that?

Go get some kimchi instead!

Chorip seems to be lacking energy lately.

Should I bring some meat to him?

You wench!

What is this?

It’s for Dongsoo!

He’s just left. Didn’t you see him?

What?

But where did he go?

Stop eating!

What are you doing? You’re not supposed to eat the meat!

What do you want?

Jiseon, you promised to return her.

Tell me the truth.

Even if it’s her dead body, I need her back.

Forget her.

You will never find her, nor should you go looking for her either.

If you won’t tell me, I’ll have to get it out by force.

Because I’m a woman, do you think me easy to deal with?

Put down your sword.

You couldn’t even protect the woman you love.

Then exactly what more can you protect?

You will have to take back those words back.

Pathetic! Do you consider yourself a man?

You’re weak.

In your current condition, you won’t be able to protect anyone.

Young miss!

What’s going on?

What are you doing here?

If you feel frustrated and wronged, get stronger.

Stop there! I’m not done yet.

You brat!

As soon as you come back to your senses, what are you doing?

Jiseon...

My Jiseon. Where is she?

As long as the northern campaign plan is engraved on her body,

she will never be able to rest in peace, even in death.

I don’t care!

Even if nothing but her dusts remains, I... I, Baek Dongsoo, will protect her.

If you cared about her that much,

you should have protected her from the start!

What can you do now that she’s dead?

If you don’t want to lose those who are important to you, get stronger.

So don’t let those you care for dying ever again.

That’s all you can do for her.

It was 20 years ago.

I was the training captain of the Black Assassins.

And I was the bodyguard of Lady Gaok

who is the previous Master Chun’s daughter.

My lady!

How long will it take?

At least one year.

I don’t know the reason, but take your leave.

Jinki, take good care of her.

Yes.

My lady left after Jinjoo was born.

Since that day, I’ve been raising her.

As for who her father is, even I don’t know.

Maybe you’re...

I felt that possibly I could be... But she denied it.

Jinjoo is waking up.

Jinjoo!

- Jinjoo! - Father!

Where is Dongsoo?

Dongsoo!

Dongsoo...

What? Why?

If you woke up, get up already. Just look at yourself.

It's embarrassing!

You really are back.

You brat! Why did you do such a thing?

What if both of you died in the flames?

We’re still alive!

That’s right.

Don’t worry about that idiot, and just take care of yourself.

What a pitiful sight!

I’ll let these two have a father-daughter reunion.

Let’s leave them alone. Everyone oustide!

Get up! Jinjoo, get a good a rest.

Why don’t you sleep some more?

Father!

I’m not sure if it was a dream or not...

When I lost consciousness...

I saw that lady.

That lady... She's my mom, isn’t she?

Then you’re not... My real father, right?

I’m okay.

The fact that you're not my real father...

I’ve known that since I was a little snot-nosed kid.

I heard everyone in the hideout talking about it.

I heard you weren't my real father.

I heard it clearly, but I just didn’t want to admit it.

But I was still curious. Who could my real parents be?

What do they do? Are they still alive?

Actually, I was too scared to ask about them.

I am... Your father.

This big thief, Hwang Jinki, is your father.

Even if the landscape changed a hundred times,

even if the heavens and earth were recreated,

I’m still your father.

I know. And I’m your daughter too.

"I believed sending you far away was the best decision at that time.

By doing so, I believed you’d able to live happily.

However, it seems that your foolish mother's

action has wounded you for all your life.

From now on, I won’t let it happen again.

I will keep you by my side and this mother of yours will protect you."

Please tell me.

Where is the Black Assassins' headquarters?

It’s been 20 years, so I can’t be sure they are still there.

If she was alive, they’d already have killed her by now.

If she died, they would have skinned her and sent the leather to China already.

How can he do this to me?

What has Woon done better than I?

You served him all your life, but all you get is the cold shoulder...

You must feel like you got hit on the back of your head with a rock.

You must be furious and hurt.

However, what brings you here?

I didn’t think you were dead.

But it wouldn’t do you any good to be seen by me.

You and I...

There’s a way both of us can survive.

I have a good idea.

Oh my... I’m impatient to tell you.

What is Prince Yi San doing this late into

the night that his residence is still lit up?

I heard he’s reading the Seokyeong.

[Seokyeong: One of the five books of Confucius]

Seokyung?

He’s still reading at this late hour?

Yes, Your Highness.

In fact, there are many nights

when he reads well through the night.

He must then know books are the foundation of the nation.

And reading essential to being a gentleman.

I’ll inform him you’re here.

That’s alright.

To interrupt the pleasure of reading is not something a gentleman should do.

It’s late.

Why didn’t you go home

and come to see me at this late hour?

Your Highness, Prince Yi San

has never gone to bed before three in the morning

since he entered the palace. [Chuksi: From 1 to 3 in the morning]

What he’s doing is exactly as a fox behaves.

[Queen Jeongsun]

The young prince’s struggle

for survival is pitiful to me.

Your Highness, why have you become so weak?

If, by chance, the young prince becomes the new Crown Prince,

our family will be completely annihilated.

Father, you already know.

How treacherous and painful the road to becoming a king really is.

That seat is never an easy spot to obtain.

Your Excellency,

it's already three in the morning. [Insi: From 3 to 5 in the morning]

Your Excellency,

I’m afraid you’ll become ill.

I’m sorry. [Yi San (Future King Jeongjo)]

However, I have to finish

this book before the day breaks.

I heard this book is His Highness King Yeongjo‘s favorite book.

So shouldn’t I read this until I know it by heart?

Ah! Because of me, you couldn’t go to sleep!

That’s not true.

I’m sorry.

However, without you, I’m too afraid to do anything.

Your Excellency, don’t worry about me and focus on your studies.

This humble servant will stay by your side.

Isn’t this a plan to put that villain Chunsoo on the road to hell?

He will never be able to get out of this one.

Do you know?

The moment you set foot in China, your life will be in dire danger.

She’ll be killed? What do you mean by that?

I already know.

Even so, you’ll still go?

Yes, I will.

Because of the northern campaign plan,

too many innocent people have died...

As long as I’m alive, my descendants will share my destiny.

With my death, I’ll put an end to this ill-fated legacy once and for all.

Didn’t I already tell you I’m someone who doesn’t exist in this world?

No, I can’t let you do so.

Please tell me. Is there any way to save her life?

There isn't.

Knowing Daewoong’s still alive, it's a relief.

I see. You don’t have to worry.

Yes.

Woon, are you out there?

Yes, sir.

She’ll accompany you to China. Introduce yourselves.

My name is Guhyang.

She studied in medicine in China and is familiar with its geography.

As soon as your task is over,

follow her and build your knowledge of that place.

Will a month be enough?

[Dalpo: A little over one month]

Woon, you come with me.

Look, the last 100 years are preserved here.

These weapons are the living history of the Black Assassins.

Can you feel the spirits of those who were turned to ashes?

That’s what I achieved myself.

From the tips of my fingers to the tip of my toes,

my flesh and blood are melted into these spears and swords.

That empty spot is one last dream I haven’t achieved yet.

Is it for the swordmaster?

I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to achieve that dream.

Aristocrats, rich merchants all fell before me like dry leaves.

In other words, I am the real hand that shaped Joseon and its history!

Now, it’s your turn to be the master of this world.

Do you want it?

Then I’ll bequeath everything I own to you.

I’ll follow your will. I only have a favor to ask of you.

Please spare Jiseon’s life.

It’s not that I don’t know you have feelings for her.

However, the northern campaign plan must reach the Chinese emperor's hands.

So I can’t grant your request.

- However... - Remember this!

If you happen to fail, this empty place won’t be for Kwangtaek, but you.

Moreover, she’ll surely lose her life too.

Where have you been?

I went to get some fresh air.

But why are you here all by yourself?

I guess the shock must have been great.

Where did that half-witted Dongsoo go?

You’ve become so mature.

It’s all thanks to you.

I’m grateful.

The person you should thank isn’t me, but Jinjoo.

It seems she’s about to leave here. Go and thank her.

Let’s go before the sun sets.

Just wait a bit!

You came!

Yeah.

Don’t take too long.

Have a safe trip!

Close the gate behind you.

What are you doing here?

Huh? I’m going back home to the hideout.

Okay, Goodbye.

Alright, I’ll see you later then.

Thank you... I just wanted to tell you this.

Hey, how long are you going to keep hugging me?

Huh? Oh, yeah.

Goodbye!

I’m sorry, my baby.

Why did you abandon me? Tell me why?

I haven't forgotten you. Not even for a moment!

I missed you, Mom.

What are you doing?

Nothing...

This is what I found in Daewoong’s room.

Do you know anything about this?

I wrote that myself.

There are six at the high level,

seven at the middle level and seven at the low level...

What are your criteria?

Those who are at almost the same level as our best men belong to the middle level.

Those who are better than them are at the higher level.

Those who are below them are at the lower level.

What do you mean by our best men?

That refers to Master In.

Daewoong?

Six are better than Daewoong?

I know my criterion was very generous.

However, there are at least three people who are better than him.

- At least three? - Yes, sir.

The first example is Jun Heungmun.

Jun Heungmun?

He was once the best wrestler in Hwanghaedo province.

No one can beat him in strength.

Don’t trust rumors.

Plus, to be physically strong doesn’t mean you’re a warrior.

That’s what I thought in the beginning. So I looked into him a little bit more.

One year ago, Jun Heungmun killed five samurais with his bare hands.

Samurais?

[Matsuzaka]

[Jun Heungmun]

Then why did the Japanese leave him alone?

Matsuzaka who highly estimated him bribed him.

Who’s next?

It’s Hwang Jinki.

Hwang Jinki?

That boy has gotten old. His skills won’t be like before.

That day, I tested his skill.

He was still good.

He may not be as flexible as before. However, his strength has doubled.

He’s such a notorious thief that the reward for his head alone is $10,000.

He won’t be out and about.

Is he that famous?

- Who’s next? - It’s Jang Taesan.

He’s a bounty hunter who uses a flail with skill.

[Pyeonggon: Flail for threshing grain used as a bludgeon]

Jang Taesan?

Do you remember the bandits from Mt. Gwanaksan?

Are you referring to those trash bandits?

[Jang Taesan]

3 months ago, Jang Taesan went to

their hideout all by himself and captured more than 30 bandits.

Okay, you may go now.

Yes, Lord.

But who’s the White-Faced Scholar?

[White-Faced Scholar]

I don’t know his real name.

People just call him the White-Faced Scholar

because he looks like a scholar.

[White-Faced Scholar]

[Kim Hongdo]

Only rumors exist.

However, no one knows his face nor his true identity.

But what do you have hidden under your clothes?

It’s an apple.

An apple? Did you say an apple?

Did you tuck it away to eat it when you're hungry?

- Okay, you may go now. - Yes, sir.

An apple!

[Swordmaster Kim Kwangtaek]

People consider you to be the best swordsman in Joseon.

Kwangtaek... Your name is the last one.

Excuse me? Do you mean Jiseon is still alive?

Is it true she's still alive?

Why didn’t you tell us before?

I didn’t know before last night.

But I needed some time to see who telling the truth would really help.

Are you going to sit back and do nothing?

Shouldn’t we go and rescue her?

Did you already forget how His Excellency died?

If you don’t want to do this, I’ll do it all by myself.

I don’t know where the Black Assassins' headquarters are,

but I know where I can find Yeo Woon.

How do you know that?

That Chinese envoy is leaving tomorrow!

Then he’d have to take a boat for China from the port at Jemulpo.

He’d rather take a boat from

Noryangjin to get there instead of going by land.

If you lead us, we’ll follow you.

Yes, sir!

Don’t be hasty.

First, we need to make sure Dongsoo doesn’t know about this.

Samo and I will take care of this.

So you guys should pretend not to know anything.

That makes sense.

Rather than seeing him running around with his injured body...

So you guys, keep your mouths shut!

Yes, sir!

You went to a lot of trouble!

You have stayed much longer than you expected.

That’s what I am saying.

I feel suffocated by the smell of Joseon’s soybean paste.

Please bear with us for another day.

Your boat will be ready tomorrow at Noryangjin.

But where is the northern campaign plan?

You will have it as soon as you reach Noryangjin.

Will Master Chun himself be there to send me off?

No, sir!

It has been a while, Sir.

But you’re...

Master Chun is trying to steal the northern campaign plan?

What do you mean by that?

You heard me.

Neither Master Chun nor Master Ji will be there tomorrow.

What?

Instead, a young brat named Yeo Woon will give you the plan and send you off.

Master Chun hasn’t shown himself all this time.

And now is he trying to provoke me?

Yes, it is provocation. Definitely.

To appearances, he’s giving the plan to the emperor.

But as soon as you have the plan in your hand,

he’ll have his assassins take it back from you!

Then the responsibility for losing the plan will fall on you.

What? Do you have any evidence?

Master Chun has ordered it himself.

The ink hasn’t even dried yet.

How can you calculate the value of that plan?

So he doesn’t want to easily yield it to you.

How dare Master Chun, that scoundrel?

Escort him well.

What are you playing at?

I’m just reclaiming my rightful place.

Are you inside?

Why are you here?

Don’t be surprised. I work for the Black Assassins.

By coincidence, I will accompany you to China.

I’ll be back, Master.

Assist him well.

Yes, Master.

Captain!

What’s going on?

Dongsoo's gone!

What?

Huh? Dongsoo...

We meet again.

What brings you here?

Take the document first and then kill that girl...

Then I’ll take care of the rest.

Who are you?

My name is Yeo Woon, Master In of the Black Assassins.

Did you bring the northern campaign plan?

Yes.

Is she the girl? I’ll have to check with my own eyes.

Unclothe yourself.

What are you doing? Hurry and unclothe yourself!

The plan must reach the hands of the emperor no matter what.

Lord, my body belongs to His Majesty the emperor.

How dare you see this body before His Highness?

This surely would not be the proper duty of his servant.

My duty is also to confirm its authenticity.

Hurry and undress!

How dare you draw your sword in front of me?

Please put down your sword.

What are you doing?

Lord, you will be able to confirm the authenticity with this.

- Is the boat ready to leave? - Yes, Lord.

Thank you.

Do you know?

The moment you board the boat, there’s no turning back.

Drop your sword.

Lord, give me the plan.

Your performance ends here.

How dare you?

I’ve always been this way.

Back off! What did I tell you?

Isn’t this exactly what I told you?

Now, it’s your turn to help me.

As soon as I get back to China, I’ll inform His Majesty of your intentions.

What are you waiting for? Escort him well!

Escort the ambassador!

Stop there!

You must not go!

Don’t come closer.

You will regret it.

If you go, you will surely regret it.

I must go.

Please forget me.

I’m already among the dead.

Have you forgotten already?

Didn’t I tell you I’d protect you?

This is my fate.

My fate can't be changed.

Stop it!

That stupid fate.

All you need to do is just shake it off!

I, Baek Dongsoo, told you I would protect you.

So trust me!