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Princess?

This Mishil speaks of people's fantasy...

and you speak of people's hope.

However...

that hope...

and that dream...

in actuality, is the most cruelest fantasy!

You are much more insidious than this Mishil!

Perhaps... That may be the case.

Does this make any sense?

I was shocked by it as well.

Episode 30

The almanac will be revealed...

And also, the scheduling for planting seeds will be declared

by an astronomer and not by His Majesty.

So, isn't this a threat to the royal family's divine authority?

Of course. And until now, this duty was carried out

by Heaven's Royal Maiden, Seju Mishil.

Yes, but initially, this duty was carried out by the royal family.

Seju Mishil had this duty for only 20 years

in the 700 years of history of our Heavenly Kingdom.

But now, she wants to publicize that to the people.

I'm certain the princess has an idea in what she's thinking...

but it's true that I am concerned.

Imjong Rang? What's your opinion on this?

This matter is far more important for a mere Hwarang like me to even dare discuss about.

Just that...

I'm certain this will impel a great deal of confusion among all the Hwarangs.

Pardon? What did you just say?

Just as what you've heard.

That thought... just occurred to me.

I see. Thank you.

Has Deokman... maturated that much in this short amount of time?

Isn't this a pressing matter?

To publicize the almanac...

Officials will declare the schedule for planting seeds...

Of course, until now, this duty was carried out by Mishil...

Due to the solar eclipse,

the princess was able to obtain the position of Heaven's Royal Maiden...

so the princess should fulfill this duty, but...

Even if that observatory were to be built...

Will the people be able to comprehend what that is?

Deokman is a profound thinker and a brilliant strategist...

but I'm admittedly concerned about this.

Will that even be possible?

The Daedeungs will greatly oppose this...

and most of the higher and lower officials

will not even be able to understand this matter.

I'm against it! This doesn't make any sense!

Why are you like this?! Don't you understand the intent of the princess?!

What we had to do to obtain that divine authority?!

She has finally reclaimed...

the authority as Heaven's Royal Maiden that Seju Mishil has monopolized,

since the time of Great King Jinheung!

Thus... shouldn't she use that in order to fulfill a great deed?

If the princess uses that to delude the people,

then what's the difference between the Princess and Seju Mishil?

Is it possible to administrate political affairs with a sense of justice?

What's you opinion? Are you against it as well?

Huh? You guys...

The Princess is just a genius, a genius... You guys have no clue at all.

She's really smart. She became so smart so suddenly.

What did she eat to become so smart?

It's not that she's abstracting divine authority,

but she plans to discard it completely.

In a manner of speaking... Is that observatory, sort of like a shrine?

We already have a shrine. Build another one?!

You bunch of ignorant fools...

Hyungnim, do you know?

"Hyungnim, do you know...?"

Hey! The shrine belongs to Seju Mishil,

and it's used and pre-owned! But who is our Princess Deokman?!

She's a demigod, a demigod!

That's right! A demigod will not use anything that's used!

I see... That's why a new one is being built.

But, what does "opening the Heavens" mean?

Were the Heavens ever closed? They were always open.

My thoughts exactly.

What does that saying mean?

"What does that saying mean...?" Hey, you bunch of idiots!

Opening the Heavens mean...

So by saying the Heavens open...

Just forget it!

It's way too difficult to say,

and even if I were to explain it, you guys wouldn't understand.

What is it?!! We're really curious!

Hyungnim! If you know, then tell us in layman's term!

Please tell us!

Hey, you guys must be really curious, huh? I'm not curious at all.

Just go and get something to eat, alright?

You're right. I should eat.

That's right, you fool!

So like.. What are they trying to build?

The... princess who became the new Heaven's Royal Maiden

is going to build a house to observe the Heavens.

A house to observe the Heavens?

It's a shrine... a shrine!

That's right! It's a shrine, right?!

Since she is Heaven's Royal Maiden,

I'm sure she will receive a revelation about a good place to build one.

Well, then we should go there to pray from now on.

But, I've heard that it's not a place where you go and pray,

but it's a place to observe something.

OK then... Anyways, we don't need to know all that.

So from now on, instead of Najong well, we should go there to pray.

That's right... We should! Yes! yes!

Princess! Please hold onto your divine authority!

Seju Mishil having the divine authority in her possession is the problem.

It initially belonged to the royal family,

so how could that go against fulfilling a great deed?

Princess, aren't you Heaven's Royal Maiden?

If I hold onto divine authority...

then someone will try to take that away from me...

And if it's taken away from me, then I will try to take it away again...

Because without it, nothing can be accomplished.

And that's why... I intend on ending this battle for divine authority.

Is this the promise you've made to Master Wolcheon beforehand?

Yes. Master Wolcheon was perturbed about the fact that science

has always been exploited for political struggles.

And that's why, the princess wants to publicize to the public,

so that no one will ever be able to monopolize it.

But... it initially belonged to the royal family... so how could...

Initially... the Heavens did not belong to anyone.

How long have you been thinking about this?

Have you thought about this for a long time?

Since you asked me in that manner, I feel embarrassed.

Just that, I was trying to give an answer to a question

in order to gain Master Wolcheon onto my side.

A solution to stop science from being exploited for political struggles...

As I was pondering about that, I became aware of this conclusion.

Regardless of how you came to this conclusion,

you have managed to come up with a brilliant idea.

What do you mean by that?

As I was listening to your orders,

I suddenly remembered the incident surrounding *Yi Chadoan.

*Famous Shilla Buddhist monk who died trying to establish Buddhism.

Did you say Yi Chadoan?

According to my father,

the nobles who were serving the shrine opposed the acceptance of Buddhism...

So *Beop Heungje was said to have fabricated the incident.

*23rd King of Shilla(ruled 514~540)

But, a religion of a nation does not change that easily...

Therefore, the shrine has been more powerful than Buddhism...

And that is what Mishil had been exploiting.

Yes, I will study it further. So please help me, Yushin Rang.

Yes, Princess.

But, I was a bit surprised with my conversation with Seju Mishil.

Did Seju Mishil threaten you again?!

No, not at all. Instead, I received countless questions.

But, as I answered those questions, I became startled on my own.

I do not know what you're saying...

Truly... I wondered if what I was saying was right...

or, if I even had these thoughts before.

And I was answering as if I had been brooding

and thinking about this plan for a long time.

Don't you find it fascinating?

It's a foolish thought!

Are you talking about Princess Deokman?

Yes. She speak of it as a glorious plan, but it's absolutely illogical.

The era of Heaven, or the era of mankind... That will not happen.

Of course not! That's just an immature and a naive thought.

It has been over 100 years since Beop Heungje used Yi Chadoan to establish Buddhism.

However, the people still pray to the Heavens, the earth,

and their ancestors during the memorial services.

But of course!

Because mankind or whoever cannot live without believing in some sort of fantasy.

I, Mishil did exploit the Heavens, but...

it's also true that the people exploited me as well.

Yes. The people have always yearned

for someone who can connect them to the Heavens.

But to say, "I have no divine authority", "I have no divine power",

"I cannot see into the future, so I am the same as all of you"...

The people won't accept that kind of an ideology just yet.

So how can she dare try to fight me when she doesn't even know that yet?!

Seju! You are right!

So, why do you have that expression on your face?

Seju?

But...

I'm envious.

Pardon...?

Honestly... Seju Mishil is amazing.

When I was little, I read a lot about the heroes in *Plutarch's Lives...

*15 Ancient Greek heroes in Plutarch's Lives

And it's as if... one of the character just jumped out of that book.

I may be out of line in saying this... but you're becoming more mature.

Pardon?

You became open-minded...

which allows you to learn, be cognizant of,

and even acknowledge your enemy when you should be fighting them.

Is that right?

Seju?! What do you envy?

First... I'm envious of her ideology.

Because it's a thought I could not even fathom since

I was born and raised in Seorabeol's royal family.

Second... I'm envious of her youth.

Because, there will come a time

when religion, politics, and science will be disassociated...

And I am too old to prepare for such a world.

And what else?

Third... The third is...

What is it, Seju?

Why couldn't I... have been born as a *Songgeol?

*Songgeol : sacred bone

If only I could have easily realized my dream of being the queen...

then I could have conceptualized my next dream.

Seju...

I, Mishil, never had the opportunity to conceptualize my next dream.

As I was leaving after my conversation with Seju Mishil, and a thought occurred to me.

"I want to have a longer conversation".

"This Mishil... I want to have a longer conversation with this person".

So... do you know what I said to Seju as I was leaving?

What did you say?

I hope... that you live a long time.

Pardon? What did you just say?

It's just as you've heard...

That thought... just occurred to me.

I see. Thank you.

Really? To live a long time?

I almost embraced that child...

who I could have easily killed for taking away my divine authority...

and my status as Heaven's Royal Maiden.

If only Munno hadn't taken her away,

and if she wasn't a twin, then I could have raised her myself.

The master of the Gaeyang star and the new Heaven's Royal Maiden

has now been crowned as a Princess.

It's a great blessing for our Heavenly Kingdom.

Hangzhou, China - 20 years ago.

Who are you looking for?

I came from Gyerim.

Please call for Kim Doreuk.

What are you saying?

What do you mean Sohwa disappeared with the baby?

We made a promise to meet here.

I went there one day to prepare a meal, but only a letter was left behind.

Elder Geukseon, please forgive me.

For I know that you have a great plan...

However, the only order I received from His Majesty

was to keep this baby alive and nothing else.

Well, this baby and I plan on living the rest of our lives oblivious...

to the fate that you spoke of...

about this baby being the one who will oppose Lady Mishil...

For I do not want this baby to be involved in such a fight.

So, please forgive me.

What has happened? And, what has happened to Sohwa?

How did that other twin princess return... to contrive such a big task.

I've arrived, Master.

So you've arrived.

By the way... Master... Did you see the solar eclipse?

I saw it.

Now that the twin princess has been crowned,

she will publicize the almanac to the public

to usher in the era of mankind from the era of the Heavens.

Why do you have such an interest in regards to this world?!

Master? Isn't it time for us to integrate into this world?

What?!

I plan on working for the sake of that princess.

You plan on working for the sake of the princess?

Did the princess tell you that she would accept you?

Master? That Nangdo who came to Yangji village...

Well, that Nangdo was the twin princess. And now, I'm at her service.

That previous incident. Please tell him.

I... rescued you!

Yes, he is the one who rescued me.

What...?!

What did you just say?!

That Nangdo is?

Yes, Master.

That child is...

Your Majesty, please grant me your permission.

Granting you permission to build an observatory is not the problem.

Just now, what did you say?

I said that I'm planning to disassociate religion and politics.

Do you realize how serious that matter may be?

Although, the divine authority had been with Mishil,

but at some point, it's something that had to be returned back to the royal family.

If we give that up,

then the authority and the power of the royal family will weaken.

Then, what will you do next?

I may be out of line in saying this,

but I believe that using divine authority

to strengthen imperial power is an outdated method.

Use Buddhism... to strengthen imperial power.

Have all of our people learn and practice Buddhism...

and have science replace the shrine and the divine authority.

So the Nangdo that you wished to help is a princess and one of the twin girls?

Yes. That's right.

You wanted to help her because you felt pity for her...

So, do you still want to continue because you pity her?

Not anymore.

Is it because that child is a princess?

No, not at all. It's because the princess is that child.

If the princess of this nation is that child...

then I want to walk on the same path that child takes...

Together, I want to share the same dream. And that's what I was thinking.

Only the king and the priestesses knew,

but the people who actually planted the seeds

and harvested those produce could not know...

the movements of the Heavens and its 24 seasonal changes...

And she is planning to tell the people everything, so they can learn these facts.

For that reason... she is building this thing called an observatory.

Observatory?

Yes. It's an almanac that's not made out of sheep skin nor paper,

but if you had to call it, then that almanac itself is a building structure.

Announcing the presence of the princess.

Alright then, we will now commence the Hwabaek meeting.

Now, please voice your thoughts regarding the building of the observatory.

Now then, all Daedeungs please cast your votes with either a "YAY" or a "NAY".

So then, in regards to the building the observatory,

the Ten Hwabaek council members have unanimously voted in favor of it.

I declare this fact in the name of Daedeung Sang.

I am not able to read your current move.

Just what... is your true intent?

I have no particular intent in mind.

You don't have a need to be in favor of it.

No... it's not that I had a need to be in favor of it,

but, I didn't have a need to be against it.

It seemed that Lord Seohyeon and Lord Yongchun were quite surprised.

Most likely... those two really wanted to vote against it as well...

But since we came out this way...

I did as you instructed, but... Why did you want to do this?

Building a structure is not a big deal...

But the more important thing is, what happens after building the observatory.

That's right. Because that observatory is just a symbol,

and by itself, it's just insignificant.

Will our ignorant commoners even understand it?

But still... wouldn't it be better to stop them, right from the start?

Princess Deokman obtained the position of Heaven's Royal maiden

by using the solar eclipse.

And then... using her position as Heaven's Royal Maiden,

she is carrying out this current mission.

A mission that will deny her own power.

It's an absurd paradox.

Yes. As Deokman builds the observatory, and forges ahead with her next mission...

she will eventually face-off against her own contradiction.

I plan on carefully seeing how she'll go about all this.

You're here.

Princess, can you defeat Mishil?

But... why are you suddenly speaking to me formally?

I asked you first, Princess.

Please tell me first, Princess.

Princess, can you... defeat Mishil?

Mishil... I was just thinking about that.

Will I be able to defeat her?

In order to defeat her, what must I do?

Mishil's strength is unparalleled.

But, there is something I have that Mishil doesn't have.

What is it?

The enemy called Mishil.

Pardon?

I... have a great enemy called Mishil...

and most likely... Mishil hasn't met her match since Great King Jinheung.

Through Mishil, I will become even stronger.

I... also learned of another thing while conversing with Mishil.

Mishil does not fear the Heavens,

but, she does fear the people.

And that's way she fears listening to the people.

But, I do not fear listening to whoever and whomever.

The infinite amount of words and questions that come my way will determine who I am.

Then, being able to get Master Wolcheon to come to your side is also...

That's right...

Honestly, at that time, I really didn't know what to do.

But, in order to get Master Wolcheon to come to my side, and to understand him...

I asked him countless amount of questions, and then I found my answer.

Even in the future, the people, and this world

will ask me countless amount of questions.

I will always listen to those questions... without any fear.

I will do my utmost... to find the answer.

I believe... that is the way in which I can defeat Mishil.

Now, it's your turn.

So, why did you suddenly speak to me informally?

I have two reasons.

First... as I watched you carry on with your mission,

you seem to be a much bigger person.

So, I just can't speak to you informally.

And?

And second...

From now on, I intend on serving you as my master.

Why?

Because the last time, you absolutely play with me like a toy...

and I do not want to become your enemy.

I also do not want to have you as my enemy.

To my master, Princess Deokman, I, "no surname" Bidam, give you my greeting.

Alright, then... As you see it...

Do you think that princess will be able to oppose Seju Mishil?

Well, anyways, my master worries too much.

That much should suffice.

That's right. I'm going to try it. I'm going out into this world!

Damn...

What was that?

He sure is fast.

What do you think?

You're right. It's Munno's swordsmanship.

His defensive techniques are the same ones used by Munno's Hoguk Seondo.

Who is the wretch?

I don't know as well.

So it's Munno...

I will follow him for now.

My apologies. I am late.

Not at all. You're not late.

Did you stay up all last night in this place?

I was just doing this and that...

What is all this?

I was just examining the flow of incoming tax that were collected from the people.

At first...

I was trying to organize those that are related to the royal depository...

but there were too many.

Your Highness.

She didn't return yesterday either?

No. The Princess said she has many things to do,

and she told to me return, so I came here alone.

We need to prepare the sacrificial rite for building the observatory...

So have Master Wolcheon pick out an auspicious day in which to do this.

Yes, Princess.

Also, always check on the construction of the observatory

by constantly communicating with Master Wolcheon.

Yes, I understand.

Yushin Rang,

you must strengthen our military force at Amyang Providence with the people of Gaya.

It's already in the works.

This mission must be carried out by planning for the long run.

The defense department is under complete control by Lord Seolwon.

Although, Lord Seolwon has private guard and soldiers inside the palace,

but it's still weak.

And also, we cannot be certain that they aren't on our side just yet.

We will train a powerful force that we can always believe and rely on.

Yes. And please summon Wolya and Seolji of Bokyahwei to Seorabeol.

Princess... Why must you call for them?

For Yushing Rang to completely control the military forces in Amyang Providence,

it's better if they weren't there.

Also, since Wolya and Seolji poses a great threat,

so if they were to remain at Amyang Providence...

then that military there may be misunderstood as a rebel force.

Find a solution in which Wolya and Seolji can establish themselves here in Seorabeol.

Yes, I understand.

Next!

Next!

Look straight at the target, and hold you breath.

Next!

What brings you here?

Good to have you here.

I came by to discuss an important matter.

Mother, Princess Doekman stayed up again last night at the administration office.

Really?

It would have been great if we had 10 people like the princess at the royal court.

It seems that she is very ambitious because of the matter concerning the observatory.

When will she hold the sacrificial rite to begin construction?

It seems that it's still undecided,

but the location will be northeast of Banwol Fortress.

That's right. I understand, so you may take your leave now.

By the way...

Deokchung Rang came by and is asking what they should do with Sohwa.

Is she any better?

He said her wound is almost healed, but she hasn't regained her consciousness.

I don't need her.

Pardon?

For what purpose would I have a need for Sohwa now?

But...

Just like a street thug, do you think I would resort to holding a hostage?!

I don't need her now.

So then...

Yes, I understand.

Mom! Mom!!

Mom...!!! Mom...!!!

What has happened to you?

It's all my fault... all my fault!

Sohwa... I am sorry... I'm sorry!

Deokman...

Deok... Deokman...

What did Seju say?

You no longer have a need to continue with your work...

so she said to take care it and then return.

Understood.

Deokman... Our Deokman...

It's this place, right?

Yes... I'm certain it's here

because Deokchung Rang and Bakil Rang keep coming here.

Have you heard?

Princess Deokman is building something called the Cheomsong Dae.

Yes, it's a place like an observatory or something,

where you can see the stars, the moon, and the entire Heavens...

What would the people know by looking at the Heavens?

They're going to publicize the shrine's matters to the people.

I would be suspicious if they're in their right mind.

Since we're talking about that...

Whether they're in their right mind or not is not important...

I still cannot believe it!

The fact that Nangdo Deokman from Yonghwa Hyangdo is a princess!

- Princess Deokman... - Princess...

Princess... Deokman

Deokman is a princess?

Did she eat?

Yes...

I wonder when she will be able to talk...

Princess Deokman's procession will be today.

She is going to perform a rite... to build a Cheomsong Dae or whatever it's called.

You see, Master. What I said was true, right?

They will all gather here, so please take a look with your own eyes.

Let's go, Master.

Princess Deokman will be having a procession

in order to perform the sacrificial rite to begin construction.

This is her first event as a princess since her coronation,

so she better be prepared for it.

The more she is prepared, the more she will be disappointed.

So what happened to that matter?

Go over there.

Yes, Sir.

Yes.

What did she say?

She said there's no need to continue with our work,

so take care it and then return.

Then... isn't that an order to kill her?

That's right. It's probably Seju's order to kill her

and to get rid of the corpse discreetly.

That maid... Then that maid that just left is...

We must hurry and get her! Right now!

It's the maid's outfit! Sohwa is that wench in the maid's outfit.

We must hurry and chase after her!

Yes, Sir!

For the sacrificial rite to begin construction of Cheomsong Dae...

The Princess will make her presence?

What's Cheomsong Dae?

Is another Najung well going to be erected somewhere else?

Over there! There she goes!

The Princess said she wanted to meet with you... So, please follow me.

No one from the palace came here?

That seems to be the case.

I came here with my master.

Damn... Where did he go?

He was just right behind me.

Hey?

What?

How come there's only a few people here?

You're right. I thought this place will be bursting with people.

Why those noble knaves and those court official scamps, not one person showed up.

Prostrate yourselves! It's the Princess. Pay your respects!

Princess Deokman,

it is said that a sacrificial rite should be held

at a sacred place with a quiet atmosphere...

So it's just perfect... just perfect. And not many people here either.

That's right. Having too many people here would only create more confusion.

That's right. Having too many people here would only create more confusion.

Yes... This place is sure great.

Over there!

Yes, Sir!

Let's go.

- Princess, please! - Princess, please!

Stop!

What's the matter?

Heaven's Royal Maiden, please allow me to conceive a son!

Please pray to the Heavens, so that I may conceive a son!

I will come here to pray everyday!

Please heal my mother's illness!

Heaven's Royal Maiden, please heal my son's eyes!

I will come to this shrine everyday to pray and then pray some more!

Look here! This is not a shrine where you come to pray for something...

This place will be Cheomsong Dae,

and it's going to be built to find out Heaven's will... It's Cheomsong Dae!

It's no use praying here!

- No, it's not true! - Please help us! Please!

Step back!

Please help us! Please!

Please get in your palanquin.

Please help us! Please!

Deokman...!!!

Deokman!

Deokman!

Stop for one moment!

- It's an order to stop!! - Deokman...!

Sohwa...!!!

Let's go.

It's an order to proceed!

Deokman!

Stop!

It's an order to stop!!

Turn the palanquin around!

Turn the procession around!

Yes, Sir!

It will end quickly!

We're no match for him!

Munno...?

Chilsuk?

Princess?

What's the matter?

I heard a strange sound.

What was the sound that you heard?

Deokman!

Deokman...!

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Why did you run away from me?

More than anything else...

I just couldn't... allow her to marry Bidam.

So Munno appeared at a time like this.

Gukseon? What is that?

Gukseon Munno what?

Left after meeting with Lady Mishil?

Her intense desires far exceeds that of others...

She is bent on taking the path to being a ruler.

I've been looking for you since Takhalamakanh desert,

and now, we finally meet.

I do not agree with you becoming the ruler.

Looks like... Mishil sure knows how to groom a person.

I wonder what the second Beejae will be?

Mishil knows the answer, but that answer must not come out.

Could it be... What this child wants is...

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