"My real father is Commander Haemosu of the Damul Army." "My father's unaccomplished mission is now mine to accomplish." "I will rescue the migrants from Han's persecution... and regain our lost land." "That is why I'm returning to Puyo." "Mari." "Hyupbo." "Oi." "Will you join me?" "Yes, captain." "Naro's sword was made in Puyo... and Prince Daeso's sword is the new one." "Begin." "Begin!" "Your Majesty." "Your wish has finally come true." "Congratulations, Your Majesty." "Congratulations, Your Majesty." "You have made my wish come true." "Your Majesty." "The new sword is stronger... but according to the blacksmiths it's still weaker than that of the Han." "We can't say your wish has come true." "Forgive me." "Not at all." "We made it this far." "We'll soon make swords comparable to that of the Han." "You deserve all the credit." "Your favors are immeasurable." "Blacksmiths, come to the front." "You've done well." "Tax Minister." "Hold a banquet and give them 50 rolls of silk each." "I will, Your Majesty." "How did it go?" "His Majesty was very satisfied with the new swords." "Is that so?" "Moreover, he commended Prince Daeso." "He did it." "My Daeso did it." "Mother, this is Daeso." "Come in." "Daeso." "Mother." "Congratulations, Your Highness." "Thank you." "I'm so proud of you." "It's nothing." "Not at all." "You did something His Majesty wasn't able to." "You made our dream come true." "You flatter me, Mother." "I'm so proud of you." "His Majesty and the ministers were shocked to see... how strong the new sword was." "His Majesty commended Prince Daeso for making his dream come true." "It's all everyone's talking about now." "I see." "You're excused." "OK..." "This isn't about saving face." "I'll crawl between his legs if he'll tell me the secret." "Hey." "Won't you tell me the secret to making that new sword?" "Secret?" "Don't you know what that word means?" "It took me a lifetime to get this far." "You think I'll just give it away?" "Try till you die." "Here you go." "Congratulations." "You've shown everyone." "Drink up, drink up." "Mopalmo." "Why sit in the corner alone?" "Let's have a drink." "What?" "Congratulations?" "You traitor." "Traitor?" "Don't say that." "Who did it isn't important." "We now have steel swords of our own." "Isn't it worth celebrating?" "It's about our country, not who did what." "Our country..." "Fine." "You're a patriot now." "Why's he so narrow-minded?" "Leave it then." "Sir." "It took them two weeks to do what I couldn't do in decades." "How can I call myself a director?" "That's not true, sir." "I'm sorry." "You're paying for my incompetence." "Sir." "What brings you here?" "This is from His Majesty." "Today's achievement was possible thanks to your work." "His Majesty wants you to work harder." "Your Majesty." "How dare I accept your wine?" "I don't deserve this." "Your Majesty..." "Congratulations, Your Highness." "Thank you." "This is all thanks to your praying for Daeso." "I didn't do a thing." "Prince Daeso is exceptionally talented." "You must take the chance and make him Crown Prince." "You're right." "There's no reason to drag this on." "Gather the ministers and talk them into it." "I'm sure even the King can't back out now." "I will, Your Highness." "He's always a step ahead and he always overturns everything." "Why am I so unfortunate?" "Your Highness." "Don't say that." "You still have a chance." "A chance?" "It's over." "It's all over now." "All that's left is for His Majesty to make Daeso Crown Prince." "But no one is perfect." "Everyone has a weakness." "Like you said, there's still time to turn the tables." "Weakness?" "What weakness could he have?" "No matter how hard I try I can't think of one." "Think carefully." "I'm sure he has one." "Prince Daeso's weakness... is Prince Jumong." "Jumong?" "Yes, you're right." "Jumong is Daeso's weakness." "Jumong forfeit the competition so I can stop Daeso by using him." "Yes, Jumong..." "Jumong..." "It's him." "Why didn't I think of that?" "Yuntabal." "How is everything?" "We're in trouble." "Trouble?" "Prince Youngpo came and took all our important documents." "He said it was to find a Han spy." "We've lost a lot of documents." "He even took our secret papers." "I never thought that fool would become a threat." "What worries me is whether King Kumwa... knows what we didn't report." "I can explain everything... but I doubt he'll buy it." "I'll take care of this one." "Your Highness, Sosuhno is here." "Sosuhno?" " Tell her to come in." " OK." "When did you get back from Hyunto?" "We got back today." "Take a seat." "What brings you here?" "While we were in Hyunto..." "Prince Youngpo searched our troop and confiscated all our documents." "He did what?" "He said he was looking for a spy... but I just don't know why he'd do that when all we do is help." "Youngpo really did that?" "Ask him yourself if you don't believe me." "I see." "I'll look into it." "Your Highness." " Where is he?" " He's not in the Palace." "I think he went into town." " Let's go to Dochi's troop." " OK." "Why are you out here?" "Did you really search Yuntabal's troop?" "Well..." "Did you?" "Yes." "What were you thinking?" "Don't you know Yuntabal is helping me?" "You were looking for a spy?" "So, did you find one?" "Daeso." "The documents contained unreported information... on Han's weapons and their Steel Officer... as well as descriptions of our political situation." "If he hands this over to our enemies, it will hit us hard." "He's no different from a spy." "Would a merchant trade with someone they know nothing about?" "It's only right for him to know exactly who he's dealing with." "A spy?" "If anyone with such info is a spy... then all our ministers are spies too." "I can't believe you want to be Crown Prince." "Daeso." "Take care of your own mess." "I won't let you off next time." "I'm off to the Palace." "You get back to the troop." "OK, captain." "I heard Youngpo messed up while I was in Hyunto." "Oh." "You mean Yuntabal's troop?" "They were hiding a lot of important information from us." "And they knew a bit too much about us too." "Even the King is worried they might be up to something else." "I guarantee you they're not." "They'd never do anything to go against us." "If any of the ministers have doubts please convince them otherwise." "I'll talk to the King in person." "Very well, Your Highness." "Mother, this is Jumong." "Jumong." "How have you been?" "Are you OK?" "Yes." "Sit down." "Forgive me for worrying you." "Where have you been?" "I went to Hyunto, Jinbun and Imdoon." "I saw the migrants suffer under the Han." "I saw with my own two eyes how despaired they were... since their hope disappeared along with the Damul Army." "I will now be their hope, just as my father used to be." "Sir." "Look at you!" " You're safe." " Are you well?" "Yes." "You guys are lucky to be alive after messing with the Iron Army." "There's too much to do to die just yet." "Well said." "Is Prince Jumong OK?" "Yes." "He went to the Palace." "Prince Jumong is back." "I know that." "Then do you also know Prince Daeso managed to make a steel sword?" "He made a steel sword?" "Yes." "They're not as good as the Han swords but they're superior to Puyo's." "So that was it." "That's why he was in Hyunto." "That's what the deal was about." "I'm sure Prince Daeso gave something to Yangjung... in return for the blacksmiths." "Tell our troop in Hyunto to find out what it is." "OK." "I told your uncle to ask the King to settle the Crown Prince matter... but I think you should talk to him in person." " That'll make me look..." " Not at all." "The ministers seem to be reluctant to mention it... since their last appeal fell through." "The title is yours anyway." "You did something for our nation." "The King will appreciate your loyalty." "Go and talk to him." "Your Majesty, Prince Jumong is here." "Let him in." "Have you been well?" "Have a seat." "Is His Majesty in?" "Yes." "Prince Jumong is with him." "Jumong is back?" "Yes." "I think I was about your age when I first met Haemosu." "Life had been so easy until then." "But things changed the minute I met him." "He made me realize what I should do and how I should live." "I think those days were the happiest of my life." "Jumong..." "I know how confused you are." "I really mean it when I say that though Haemosu and I aren't related... we were willing to die for each other." "Although you're..." "Haemosu's son..." "I brought you up so you're also mine." "I'll never be able to repay you for what you've done for my mother and me." "But I just can't understand why my father was locked up in there... for over 20 years until he was cruelly murdered." "Tell me." "Do you think he deserved to be killed so brutally?" "Do you think he'd work against Puyo after all he did for the migrants?" "Tell me." "I can't forgive Daeso and Youngpo." "I never will forgive them." "Are you back for good?" "Yes." "Good." "Think about what you can do for Puyo and the King from now on." "When I become Crown Prince I'll let you do whatever you want." "Thanks for being considerate but I'll live as I want." "Don't mind me." "Why that little...!" "Tell him I'm here." "Your Majesty, Prince Daeso is here." "Your Majesty, this is Daeso." "I don't wish to speak to you." "Leave." "Your Majesty, I have something important to say." "I said leave me!" "I can't forgive Daeso and Youngpo." "I never will forgive them." "Do you know why I came to the Palace when you were just a baby?" "You need power to fulfill Haemosu's dream." "Haemosu had the Damul Army..." "But you have no one to help you." "After you quit the competition... the ministers petitioned the King to invest Daeso as Crown Prince... but His Majesty didn't give in." "This means he still favors you." "You still have a chance." "I think it's time for me to return to the Palace." "Thank you for everything." "I've seen and learned a lot while working for you." "I'll repay you someday." "Please don't say that." "Thanks to you, we made a great profit." "Do ask for my help wherever you are." "Thank you." "I heard the new swords gave Prince Daeso a firmer standing." "I think you should watch out for him." "What are we supposed to do if you return to the Palace?" "I'll summon you soon." "What?" "Are you serious?" " Prime Minister!" " Shh..." "Captain." "Do we have to move in?" "Hey." "What are you talking about?" "It'll be too stuffy in there." "Come on, that's not the issue here." "He's giving us a chance!" "Like Oi said, Palace life won't be easy." "But I really need your help." "Please bear with me." "Don't worry, captain." "Are you back for good?" "Yes, Your Majesty." "Forgive me for causing much trouble and neglecting my duties as a prince." "I hope the ministers are kind enough to understand." "We all know you've done much for Puyo." "From now on, do your duty as a prince." "Daeso and Youngpo are in charge of diplomatic affairs and the military." "I will entrust you with a duty too." "I'm at your service." "I will do my best." "As of now, Prince Jumong is..." "Head of Palace Bodyguards." "Sit down." "Do you know what your duty is?" "Protect Your Majesty and command the Palace bodyguards." "That's right but there's another reason I'm entrusting you with this duty." "You'll be carrying out my orders that others cannot know about." "Report all that happens in the Palace... as well as the public sentiment." "I will do as you say." "Jumong." "Yes?" "I couldn't sleep at all last night." "Nothing I say will console you." "I just couldn't bring myself to punish Daeso." "It wasn't because he was my son but because of my guilt... for not protecting Haemosu." "Daeso didn't kill Haemosu." "I did." "So blame me, hate me instead." "Daeso and Youngpo did a terrible thing... but I don't want to see brothers fighting against one another." "Head of Palace Bodyguards is His Majesty's right-hand man." "Every single report will go through him first." "And that's not all." "He will carry out His Majesty's secret errands... and be very involved in politics." "Will he hear what I hear from the Office of Diplomatic Affairs?" "He will." "That's how much His Majesty favors him." "It amazes me." "Prince Daeso's weakness... is Prince Jumong." "I need Jumong to beat Daeso." "Him becoming Head of Bodyguards might just help me." "I must use him to stop Daeso from becoming Crown Prince." "And you just stood there?" "Head of Bodyguards?" "You know how important that position is." "I do but there was nothing I could do." "When will he invest the Crown Prince?" "Did you gather the ministers' consensus?" "I'm doing all I can so please bear with me." "Who cares if he's Head of Bodyguards if Prince Daeso becomes Crown Prince?" "Prince Jumong must leave Puyo." "He must leave for good." "If he doesn't, he'll die." "Your Highness, Prince Jumong is here." "Keep in mind why he made you Head of Palace Bodyguards... out of all possible positions." "I will." "To get a job done you'll need people to work for you." "Try to win over the ministers as well as the Palace maids." "I'll do that." "Good." "You'll have a lot to do." "You should go." "I was just on my way to see you." "It's your first proper job so it won't be easy." "Tell me if you need anything." "I'll do my best to help." "Thank you." "Not at all." "I should do all I can for a brother who has finally come to his senses." "Forget all the grudges we held against each other." "I'd like to congratulate you." "Let's have a drink one day." "Let's do that." "You look great in that." "Bye." "I summoned the bodyguards, as you asked." "Commander." "There are complaints about Oi, Mari and Hyupbo joining." "You should do something before it gets out of hand." "I will." "Oi." "Yes, Commander." "Come up front." "If any of you wish to fight Oi, come up front." "I will." "That'll do." "The most important quality I look for is military arts." "Anyone who doesn't meet the standards will be kicked out without mercy." "You'll train in sword fighting, archery and duels." "It'll be hard work." "You are His Majesty's bodyguards." "You must become the best in Puyo." "Understand?" "Yes, Commander!" "Commander, this is Mari." "Come in." " Take a seat." " Thank you." "This is a map of the Palace and royal court." "Use it to find your way around." "OK, Commander." "Now that I'm back, my brothers will try to spy on me." "Be extra careful and don't slip up." "Watch out for Naro, Prince Daeso's bodyguard." "I saw him spying on you several times." "OK." "Commander." "What will you do with Musong?" "Are you going to keep him where he is?" "He's very upset." "I'll take care of it." "Don't worry." "What's the problem?" "Hurry up!" "How dare you not bow?" "This is Prince Jumong, Head of Palace Bodyguards." "Please forgive me." "Where's Mopalmo?" "I don't know." "He never shows up." "Your Highness!" "Your Highness." "Your Highness." "Mopalmo's been drinking since morning." "You should go talk to him." "Why do I have to be his servant?" "I'm sick of this." " Hyupbo." " Yes?" " Wake him up." " OK." "Mopalmo." "Mopalmo!" "Mopalmo!" "Mopalmo." "It's me." "Your Highness?" "Mopalmo." "Your Highness..." "Mopalmo..." "All these years and I couldn't make the one sword the King wanted." "Do I deserve to be the director?" "I'm going to quit." "Mopalmo." "I really need you." "Your Highness." "I'm neither capable nor qualified to help you." "Prince Daeso's men have taken over the iron chamber... and they won't teach us a thing." "How am I supposed to help you?" "Go to Keru." "Go to their iron chamber... and find the secret to parching." "What?" "You want me to go to Keru?" "I need you to protect Mopalmo." "Your Highness." "Oi, Mari, and Hyupbo protect the King... and you want me to protect Mopalmo?" "You can't be serious." "Your duty means the most to me." "You know how much I want to find out how to parch steel." "Protect Mopalmo and you protect me." "Musong." "Please do as I say." "Jeez..." "Mopalmo's going to Keru." "Tell Chansoo to treat him well." "Make sure you tell him he'll play a big part in our future." "I will, Ma'am." "I'll go to Keru." "Thank you." "What good news." "But let's make one thing clear." "I'm not going for Keru's sake." "This is for Prince Jumong." "I know." "Sosuhno." "Yes?" "I want you to take Mopalmo to Keru." "I will." "(Keru)" "Miss." "Thank you for governing Keru." "How is your father?" "He's fine." "This is the director of Puyo's iron chamber." "I'm Mopalmo." "(Yangtak, Keru's temporary leader) I'm Yangtak, Lord Yuntabal's substitute." "I'm going to hold a meeting." "Summon Jolbon's five chiefs." "I will, Miss." "(Keru iron chamber)" "Welcome, sir." "Good job." "You built a fine iron chamber." "The other chiefs will be stunned." "We'll give you all you need." "Do whatever you want." "Thank you, Miss." "Unlocking the secret to parching will help Prince Jumong too." "Sayong." "OK." "This is a Han steel sword." "A Hyunto blacksmith will visit us soon." "I don't know how much he'll teach us... but he should be of some help." "I'll do my best." "Miss." "The chiefs are waiting." "(Songyang, Piryu chief)" "(Gwanna chief)" "(Hwanna chief)" "(Yunna chief) Did Lord Yuntabal... earn much through trade between Puyo and the Han?" "He's been away so long I'm sure he feels just at home." "Watch what you say!" "How dare you talk back!" "Do you think our calling you a lord really makes you one?" "(Yangtak, Keru's temporary leader)" "(Songyang, Piryu Chief) Only the Lord can call a meeting." "Staying away for so long is bad enough." "Now he sends his daughter instead." "What the heck is this about?" "What happened to our rules?" "Lord Yuntabal delegated his full authority to me." "Watch your tongue." "Do you think Lord Yuntabal did nothing but business?" "Why do you think you've never been under attack?" "It's because other nations now consider us Puyo's ally." "Don't accuse him of trading only for his own profit." "He built an iron chamber here... and sent Puyo's director to help find out how to parch steel." "Keru's steel weapons will help protect all of Jolbon." "But if any tribe gets in the way... they will pay for it first." "You were looking for me?" "Leave us." "Where's Byuriha?" "I'm looking after her, as Yeomieul told me to." "Soryung." "As Byuriha prophesized, Prince Jumong will leave Puyo." "But not now." "There's something he must do first." "Please keep Byuriha's prophesy a secret." "I can keep her prophesy a secret... but it's the gods' will that Prince Jumong leave Puyo." "Remember that." "Your Highness, go talk to him." "It's OK." "Let's go." "Jumong's doing well as Head of Bodyguards." "It's all thanks to your kindness." "Like father, like son." "Watching Jumong at work is like watching Haemosu." "Your Majesty." "There's something I must say." "So, what is it?" "Isn't it about time you invest the Crown Prince?" "I should." "Your Majesty." "Please don't take this the wrong way." "The way I see it, you're in a dangerous situation." "You drove Yeomieul out in order to protect your authority." "The Shrine's influence has weakened but now you're facing something else." "What's that?" "Tell me." "The Queen and her relatives." "The Queen, Court Minister and Maga took over the Palace and Sachooldo." "Sorceress Mauryung is also on their side." "Investing Prince Daeso right now will be like giving them wings to fly." "It saddens me to think how much more you have to go through." "Is this all you want to do now?" "We have to talk the King into ending the competition." "But..." "What if we do and he ignores us again?" "It'll make us look bad." "The odds are in Prince Daeso's favor but we have to consider Prince Youngpo." "Exactly." "Prince Daeso will be invested anyway." "How would Prince Youngpo feel if we asked the King to end it?" "Since when did you two feel sorry for Prince Youngpo?" "We can't afford to consider Prince Youngpo's feelings." "Evil omens from all over Puyo are causing commotion." "Investing the Crown Prince will calm them and push us forward." "I too agree that Prince Daeso will become Crown Prince." "But let's wait until the King brings it up first." "My goodness!" "Fine." "I'll bring it up while you just stand there." "But..." "What do you want to petition?" "Your Majesty, this is the Court Minister speaking." "It's time you end the competition and invest the Crown Prince." "The people are praising Prince Daeso for making new steel weapons." "He's clearly fit to be your successor." "Investing the Crown Prince will also settle the disturbed people." "I agree with the Court Minister." "Please settle this matter." " Does everyone agree?" " Yes, Your Majesty." "I still need time to think about it." "Wait for my decision." "Father." "Father." "What is it?" "What more must I do?" "What more must I do for your approval?" "I've done the best I can." "What more must I do to make you believe in me?" "Tell me, Father." "Tell me."