"The Han Empire is much bigger than Puyo." "Experience their civilization and see the world." "I'll give you an important duty... once you return to Puyo." "To be honest, I don't trust you yet." "But if you do this for me, I won't doubt you again." "I'll look after everyone you love, including Lady Yuhwa." "Will you do it for me?" "A hostage?" "Prince Jumong's going as a hostage?" "It's not official yet... but it looks like it'll happen." "First he wants Mopalmo to make a steel sword for Daeso... and now a hostage?" "Jeez, how far can he go?" "No way." "He can't go." "Never..." "What power do we have to stop it?" "If he decides to go, it'll be for the King and Lady Yuhwa." "He's taking it all in for their sake." "It's always been like that." "No way..." "No way..." "No..." "Miss." "Prince Jumong is here." "Why are you out here?" "I came out for some fresh air." "Is something bothering you?" "I heard the rumor." "Are you really going as a hostage?" "I just talked to Daeso." "He asked me as a favor... but it was more like a threat." "If I don't go, my mother, the King, even you will be in danger." "Don't let me get in the way of what you have to do." "I'm ready to leave Puyo anytime." "No." "I brought you here to thank you for saving my life... and to avenge your father." "I'm sorry I haven't done anything." "Even if I do go, I'll make sure you'll be safe." "How did it go?" "His Royal Highness has decided to send a hostage." "If any of you oppose, speak up now." "I'll talk to Prince Daeso for you." "Oh, not me..." "If His Royal Highness says so..." "Dang!" "Why...!" "Who is he sending?" "Prince Jumong, of course." "He mustn't send Prince Jumong." "What..." "What do you mean?" "Who else is there?" "Your Royal Highness." "You can't afford to let him out of your sight." "You must keep Prince Jumong close." "I hadn't thought of that." "Then who should I send?" "Send Prince Youngpo." "He has nothing to do and all he does is cause trouble." "Sending him will relieve you of a great burden." "Will my mother approve?" "If you want to become King, you mustn't let her control you." "Your biggest threat is about to disappear." "You must be happy." "I am." "I wish everything went as smoothly as it does now." "I feel as though a weight has been lifted off my shoulders." "Is there any reason for Prince Daeso to remain a representative?" "Shouldn't we organize the investment ceremony...?" "Investment ceremony?" "What's the point of that when Daeso is practically in control?" "Do you favor the King over Daeso?" "Your Highness, I meant..." "Don't take it the wrong way." "We only want what's best for you." "I pray for you and Prince Daeso all the time." "Your Highness." "We have a problem." "What is it?" "What?" "Daeso." "I'm glad you're here." "Sit down." "Are you really going to send me instead of Jumong?" "Youngpo." "This is actually a great opportunity." "Why should I send Jumong to experience the world?" "I want you to go." "I'll give you whatever job you want when you get back." "If this is such an opportunity, why don't you go?" "What?" "!" "I have nothing to fear anymore." "I even went to prison." "What could be worse?" "I'm not going." "Try and make me." " You jerk!" " Stop it right now!" "Shouldn't you be watching out for each other?" "!" "Mother." "He wants to send me to the Han Empire." "How can he do this?" "Daeso." "I'm sure you have a good reason but you can't send Youngpo." " Mother." " Let's not discuss this." "If you send Youngpo, I'll kill myself." "Mother." "It's over." "There's no way I'm letting you go." "Don't worry." " Give me your sword." " What?" "I said give me your sword!" "Your Highness." "Prime Minister." "Did you tell Daeso to send me?" "Yes." "What the heck do you have against me?" "I did it for you." "For me?" "You need a change in your life." "The shift will teach you a lot and you'll become more mature." "Shut up!" "I'll be more mature?" "Do I look immature to you?" "I'm just as wise as Daeso is." "Wait and see." "I'll show you what happens to those who despise me." "Prime Minister." "What if Prince Youngpo does something?" "Exactly." "He's more than capable of doing so." "Don't worry." "He's neither cunning nor clever enough." "But the Queen opposed so he has to send Prince Jumong." "Your Highness." "What should we do now?" "You're dismissed." "Is something troubling you?" "What is it?" "Your Majesty." "Prince Daeso wants to send Jumong to the Han Empire as a hostage." "What hostage?" "The Han Emperor demanded a hostage to make up for starting the war." "Songju, are you there?" "You asked for me?" "Tell Daeso I want to see him immediately." "I will." "What did Jumong say?" "He asked for some time but he won't be able to refuse." "He should know what'll happen to Lady Yuhwa if he refuses." "Your Royal Highness." "The King wishes to see you." "He must've found out at last." "Whatever he says, don't give in." "Did you ask for me?" "I heard the Han demanded a hostage." "Is that true?" "Yes." "You might be my representative, but shouldn't you have told me earlier?" "I was going to, after giving it enough thought." "So, are you done thinking?" "Yes." "What will you do?" "I'm going to send a hostage." "Don't you have any pride?" "Why wouldn't I have any?" "Yet you're going to send a hostage and accept that we're a tributary state?" "We can't afford to talk about pride." "The Han is just waiting for a chance to make us pay for the war." "I had to marry a woman I don't love just to put an end to it." "If one hostage will save thousands of lives, why not?" "Your Majesty." "Pride won't stop a war." "I'll reap the benefits of not starting one." "Give up one thing to avoid a war and the Han will demand something else." "You'll use Puyo's peace as an excuse to back out again and again... until you're at a dead end." "What will you give them then?" "Will you let them conquer us if they want to?" "Will you die for them if they ask you to?" "Can't you see the reality hidden behind the so-called benefits?" "Don't call me a fool just yet." "I'm going to make a sword much stronger than the Han's." "And when I do, no one will dare mess with us." "Who will you send?" "I'm going to send Jumong." "I'll punish him severely if he refuses." "Father." "You let me act as your representative." "Have faith in my decision." "Your Majesty." "Your Majesty." "Your Highness." "Sure no one followed you?" "Yes, don't worry." "Daeso will go into town to check the public sentiment soon." "When will that be?" "One mistake will be the death of us all." "You must be ready." "OK?" "Yes." "I'm willing to do anything for you." "Dochi and Handang are up to something." "Dochi's meeting Prince Youngpo often too." "Yeah?" "Mari, shouldn't we tell Prince Jumong?" "No need to hurry." "Let's tell him when we know what they're up to." "OK." "Go straight... and it's right here." "Did you check the surrounding area?" "Yes." "I went back two more times." "Welcome." "How's everything going?" "We've checked the surrounding area." "All we need now is your command." "Are your warriors trustworthy?" "We only hire the best." "Don't worry." "They're waiting for you." "Why don't you see for yourself?" "What do you think?" "Stop the training!" "Pay your respects." "This is Prince Youngpo!" "We are ready to die for you!" "We're at your service!" "Get back to work!" "This way..." "No news from Prince Jumong yet?" "There's no way out." "He has to say yes." "Once Prince Jumong leaves... he'll never set foot in Puyo again." "My father told the Emperor that Prince Jumong started the war... and that he's a threat to our alliance." "He requested Jumong be killed." "You asked him to do so?" "Didn't I tell you?" "I'll kill anyone who gets in your way." "Do you know a girl named Yesoya?" "The girl who came back with Jumong?" "Yes." "Why don't you marry those two before Prince Jumong leaves?" "Marry him off when he still has feelings for Sosuhno." "Wouldn't it be fun?" "I wonder how Sosuhno will feel when she finds out he's married." "The King is looking for you." "Your Majesty." "This is Jumong." "Come in." "You asked for me?" "Jumong." "Yes?" "I heard Daeso wants to send you to the Han Empire." "Don't listen to him." "Leave Puyo." "His Majesty thought long and hard." "Do as he says." "I did tell you to lie low and avoid Daeso." "But I won't let you be a hostage." "Your Majesty." "I've decided to go." "What are you talking about?" "Don't you know what'll happen there?" "I know." "But both of you will suffer if I go against Daeso." "I have nothing to lose." "Daeso will lose his footing soon." "Wait until then." "I know what you mean." "But I'd rather be the Han's hostage than Daeso's." "Your Majesty." "The Han is our archenemy." "One must know his enemy to defeat them." "I'll go into their home territory to learn all about them." "I promise I'll come back." "Jumong..." "Your Highness." "Welcome." "So, have you made up your mind?" "I'll go to the Han Capital." "Good." "I'll take care of everything." "Should you have any problems, just write to me." "I'll make sure you maintain your dignity as a prince." "I have a favor to ask of you." "What is it?" "Look after the King and my mother, like you promised." "Of course." "I'll make sure His Majesty and your mother lack nothing." "I owe my life to Yesoya." "Please let her stay in the Palace." "Jumong." "Why don't you marry her?" "I don't like the idea of sending you away alone." "You'll be lonely there." "Isn't two better than one?" "I know you still love Sosuhno." "And though we once fought over her... it's all over now." "Let her go and find a wife who'll do you good." "Only then will I be at ease." "Your Highness." "We have some important news." "Have a seat." "What is it?" "Prince Youngpo and Dochi have secretly gathered some warriors." "I think they're plotting something." "There are quite a few and their skills are far superior to any roughneck." "We think Prince Youngpo is after someone... but we don't know who." "We thought it might be Prince Daeso... but why would he attempt to kill the man who practically controls Puyo?" "Are you kidding me?" "The King is well enough to move around." "Daeso said he'd take control only until the King recovered... but he's still at it." "He's not doing anything for Puyo." "He's doing this for himself." "We have to step in." "Where are you going?" "I have to go somewhere." "Wait here." "Youngpo." "Can we talk?" "Leave us." "You told Daeso you'd go to the Han Empire?" "Yes." "Nice going." "You refused to listen to me and crawled under Daeso's wing." "What good did that do you?" "Do you think Daeso will ever trust you?" "This wouldn't have happened if you'd done as I said." "But I don't have any power." "Yes, you do!" "If we join hands..." "No, forget it." "Do you... have a plan?" "You already said you'd go." "How can you take it back now?" "Take care of yourself." "Let's go." "You asked for me?" "Is Yuntabal's troop in Hyunto?" "Yes." "They're the biggest business troop in Hyunto." "Dongsun." "Yes, Governor." "Confiscate all of Yuntabal's goods and arrest the person in charge." "I will." "Are you the manager?" "Yes." "Your troop became Puyo's supplier and went against us during the war." "How dare you return to Hyunto and try to do business here?" "!" "Governor, merchants go after profit." "We don't know anything about politics." "Our business will do Hyunto much good... so please let us continue our business." "Be quiet!" "Dongsun." "Yes?" "Imprison him and banish the rest of them from Hyunto!" "I will." "Governor!" "Governor!" "Governor!" "My Lady, we're in trouble." "What is it?" "Yangjung confiscated our goods and banished our troop from Hyunto." "He even imprisoned Chunmyung." "This is Songyang's doing." "He must've told Yangjung to do so." "I'm calling a meeting." "I won't tolerate Songyang's threats anymore." "Then what will you do?" "I'll strike Piryu and kill him." "My Lady." "Attacking Piryu now will ruin us." "Don't you know Yangjung is backing him up?" "Even so." "I'd rather show him what we're made of than put up with this." "I do agree with you but I don't like your strategy." "We're too weak to go to war against Piryu." "Think of a way to kill Songyang and take overJolbon without a war." "I'll take some assassins." "Assassins?" "That's reckless." "You're Lady Sosuhno's husband." "Don't act out of emotions." "But there's no other way." "We can't let them boss us around." " Give this to Songyang." " OK." " You must hurry." " OK." "We can't let Sosuhno go on like this." "Then...?" "We must replace her with Chansoo before she does something stupid." "Father." "I've heard already." "Tell me what I should do." "I left Keru in your hands." "It's up to you now." "I'm not cut out for it." "Did you have to do this to me?" "I believe in you." "You can do it." "Yeomieul would like to see you." "Welcome." "You want to attack Songyang?" "Yes." "I know how you feel but now is not the time." "Yeomieul." "I know this is dangerous but I can't let this go on." "My Lady." "This is just the beginning of Keru's suffering." "Remember this." "Prince Jumong will leave Puyo soon." "Although your fates have crossed each other... you'll be brought back together again." "There will come a day when you two will do great things." "But until then, you must endure any hardships that come your way." "I think Youngpo and Dochi are plotting to murder Daeso." "Huh?" "Dochi's men are excellent warriors but they're too few to raid the Palace." "But it wouldn't be impossible... if they attack when Daeso leaves the Palace." "Your Highness." "Isn't this good news?" "This might just be your way out." "Exactly." "All we need to do is watch what happens." "Keep a close watch on Youngpo... and check when Daeso will set off." "We will." "Foreign Affairs Minister." "Yes, Your Royal Highness." "In exchange for sending Jumong, review our terms of trade." " I will, Your Royal Highness." " Your Royal Highness." "What about the migrants who have settled in Puyo?" "Let's wait and see whether they bring it up." "Songyang of Piryu requests you visit Jolbon." "Songyang is now Lord of Jolbon... but his influence doesn't match up to that of when Yuntabal was Lord." "He needs your help." "Very well." "Jolbon is a small coalition of tribes... but I'll help Songyang, since he captured Mopalmo for us." "I'll also demand they pay tribute to us to make up for our wartime loss." "How very wise of you." "Prime Minister, write up my itinerary." "I'll do that." " You were looking for me?" " We're changing our plan." "But we're ready." "Why?" "Daeso is going to Jolbon to meet Songyang." "What?" "If your plan fails, we have no way out." "Isn't that why we're risking our lives?" "But now there IS a way out." "What's that?" "Disguise your men as Keru soldiers and attack when Daeso's near Jolbon." "Even if we do fail, we can frame Keru." "That's an amazing plan." "The royal bodyguards will escort him... when he visits Sachooldo and Jolbon." "I think he'll hit the procession to Sachooldo." "The latter trip was unexpected but everyone knows he'll visit Sachooldo." "Youngpo planned in advance." "That's true but we can't be sure." "We'll keep an eye on Dochi." "Whichever one it is..." "I hope Prince Youngpo succeeds." "Handang." "Yes, sir." "Take a set of armor." "Isn't this the Keru design?" "That's right." "We have a change of plans." "We attack them near Jolbon, not Puyo." "You'll be disguised as Keru soldiers." "Even if we fail, that's what they'll think." "Get it?" "Yes, sir!" "Your Highness." "Dochi will attack when Prince Daeso nears Jolbon." "His men are disguised as Keru soldiers." "He's plotting to frame Keru if he fails." "Call Mari and Hyupbo immediately." "OK." "(Piryu headquarters)" "Your Royal Highness." "I apologize for requesting your presence." "Not at all." "I should apologize." "I should've visited you sooner." "It's been a while." "Puyo and Jolbon will be closer than ever." "If any tribe dares to attack you, I will make sure they pay." "I am very grateful." "Thanks." "But shouldn't you give something in return for our protection?" "What do you mean...?" "I demand you pay tributes to us." "We will comply with your demand." "Thank you for not retaliating." "I'll send my Tax Minister over to discuss the amount." "Of course." "I heard things are tough in Keru." "How are you?" "It's not as bad as you might wish." "Jolbon will prosper only when all the tribes unite." "Reflect on what you did wrong and follow Lord Songyang's lead." "She's here." "Leave us." "I called you over to tell you about Jumong." "I'm not interested at all." "I commend you for trying to forget him." "Please excuse me." "Jumong... is going to the Han Capital as a hostage." "But before he does, I'm going to make him marry Yesoya... the girl who saved him." "I know you still love him so I wonder how you feel now." "Now you should know how you made me feel." "Prince Daeso is coming." "Get ready." "Yes, sir." "Protect the Prince!" "Your Highness..." "Your Royal Highness, get out of here!" "Your Royal Highness." "Are you OK?" "I'm fine." "Find out who sent them." "They're Keru soldiers." "Sosuhno?" "I swear they'll pay for this." "Think again, Your Royal Highness." "Would they wear their own armor when staging a surprise attack?" "This could be a conspiracy." "I agree with Prince Jumong." "I think they put on a disguise." "Check for survivors." "I will!" "Welcome." "No news from them yet?" "Not yet." "I'm dying to hear from them too." "Jeez..." "Your Highness." "Sir." "What happened?" "Did you kill him?" " We nearly did but..." " Get to the point!" "Prince Jumong came to his rescue and messed things up." "Your Highness..." "Jumong." "How dare the fool ruin my plan?" "Why don't you join us in hiding?" "No." "That'll make me look guilty." "This is why I disguised them as Keru soldiers." "Don't worry." "Be patient." "Your Highness." "Your Highness...!" "That was my last chance." "I blew it." "I blew it." "Sir..." "It's all working out now." "The ministers and the people are full of praise for Prince Daeso." "That's how it should be." " Daeso will make a great king." " You're right." "Your Highness!" "What's the matter?" "His Royal Highness was attacked during his trip to Piryu." "Daeso?" "How is he now?" "He's fine." "He's on his way back now." " Where are you going?" " Haven't you heard?" "Daeso was attacked on his way back." "What?" "Who would do such a thing?" "I don't know either." "Sir!" " Prince Daeso is back." " What?" "Shouldn't we run away?" "You fool." "Where can we run to?" "They won't find out that easily." "No need to be afraid." "What's the matter?" "Have you lost your minds?" "Arrest them and take them away!" "Yes, sir!" " Commander!" " Commander!" "What's this about?" "Your Highness." "Daeso." "Mother." "I heard the news." "Are you OK?" "Yes." "Jumong came to my rescue." "Thank you." "Daeso." "Thank goodness you're OK." " Make them kneel!" " Yes, sir." "Dae..." "Daeso." "Daeso!" "What are you doing?" "It was him..." "He's the one who tried to kill me." "He was behind the whole thing."