"This is from Maga of Sachooldo." "Open it." "What is it?" "It's the head of the Sachooldo minister." "What?" "Maga says Sachooldo will not send a single soldier." "They dare kill the minister I sent?" "!" "This is a direct challenge upon my authority." "I'll attack Sachooldo... and punish the Jega before we go to war." "Chief General!" "Gather our troops!" "Calm down, Your Majesty." "Internal disruption right before a war will ruin us." "Prime Minister." "You want me to calm down?" "Could you calm down if you were me?" "!" "Your Majesty." "We can't attack Jinbun and Imdoon unless Sachooldo sends their soldiers." "How can we win a war when we are utterly outnumbered?" "Please take it back." "Shut your mouth!" "Isn't this what you wanted?" "Your Majesty." "I have nothing to do with the Jega's decision." "Your Majesty." "The Jega believe this war is pointless." "Please take it back." "Take it back." "Commander." "I heard the Jega beheaded the minister." "Can we still do this without Sachooldo's soldiers?" "The ministers gained confidence after seeing what the Jega did... and petitioned the King to cancel the war." "I'm sure they did." "Daeso." "Jonggo told me what happened." "Your plan seems to be working." "There's no way he can go ahead." "Of course not." "How can we fight without Sachooldo's men?" "The King's arbitrariness has its limits." "He'll be wondering why he let himself get talked into it." "This isn't right." "This wasn't the plan." "Jumong." "What's going on?" "Why on earth did the Jega do that?" "What should we do now?" "What will the King do?" "Does that mean this war's gone out the window?" "Of course it does." "Like you said, it's gone out the window." "Why don't you try convincing him again?" "I wonder what he'll say." "We need to talk, Youngpo." "Me?" "Do what?" "Take the lead and slash the Iron Army?" "You pathetic fool." "Do you think before you talk?" "Mother, the ministers, even the Jega oppose this war." "Yet you want to lead the troops?" "You fell into Jumong's trap." "Nice going." "Watch what you say." "How dare you say I was tricked?" "I said what I did because I have plans of my own." "I'd like to know what that is." "Tell me." "I wanted to..." "Forget it." "Want me to tell you?" "You wanted to beat me by impressing the King during the war." "I let you off the hook until now but the next mistake will be your last." "Keep that in mind." "You're excused." "What's His Majesty doing?" "He hasn't left his chamber since the meeting ended." "He must be in shock." "I knew they'd oppose but not this much." "What will you do about the Jega for killing the minister?" "Jumong." "Yes, Mother." "My father told me something when he was challenged once." "During a power struggle, one must act first and judge later." "Your grandfather told me that the end justifies the means." "That's what power is like." "Nothing can help you once you lose." "You mean..." "His Majesty and the Jega are fighting for power." "This is no longer about the war." "Whoever loses now will lose everything." "You must do whatever you can to help His Majesty pull through." "It's from the governor." "What is it?" "Is it something I must know?" "No." "What the Jega did to the minister just shows how strongly they feel." "They're refusing to obey King Kumwa's order." "Puyo's in big trouble now." "Prince Jumong and King Kumwa pushed their luck." "If they don't do something, Puyo might just fall apart... without even starting the war." "What must they do?" "I don't know." "They can't fight without Sachooldo's soldiers." "Prince Jumong and King Kumwa will have to let it go this time." "And you'll have to give up the idea of being their supplier." "I wonder what Prince Jumong will do now." "Is there nothing I can do?" "Miss." "I know you want to help Prince Jumong but that's too dangerous." "To be more frank..." "I think you should keep your distance." "You asked for me?" "Leave us." "Have a seat." "Jumong." "Yes, Your Majesty." "How do you think I should resolve this matter?" "I wouldn't know how." "I lack the experience and wisdom." "I'll go with whatever you say." "I'll follow you, whatever your decision may be." "I can even eliminate the Jega who dared to turn against you." "My mother says if you lose now you'll lose everything." "I could resolve it by dominating the Jega." "But that won't do anything." "Puyo needs Sachooldo to survive." "My authority is nothing without them." "I need some time to convince the Jega." "Your Majesty." "I know what you mean." "But if we miss this timing, things might not work out." "You must do something soon." "Everyone knows what the Jega did to the minister." "The Jega are spreading word on purpose." "They're cornering the King." "Hey there!" "Hey there!" "It's him." " It is him." " You're right." "What are you doing here?" "I'm glad you're safe." "Where are the others?" "We've settled somewhere near Juhga." "By the way..." "This is Prince Jumong, Head of Palace Bodyguards." "And we're His Majesty's bodyguards." "I apologize for being so rude." "Forgive us." "No need to worry." "What brings you here?" "I heard Puyo is going to attack Jinbun and Imdoon." "We're here to join the war." "We're not many but give us a chance to save the migrants." "Hey there." "Are you here to fight too?" "But you're a kid." "I'm not a kid." "I can fight." "Please let me." "The Han army killed both his parents." "He came with us to avenge them." "Commander." "What is it?" "You should see this." "Oi." "Let us talk to His Majesty!" "Let us talk to His Majesty!" " Go home!" " Let us talk to His Majesty!" "Come on!" "Go home!" "What's going on?" "They want to talk to His Majesty." "Let us talk to His Majesty!" "Let us talk to His Majesty!" "Let us talk to His Majesty!" "Sir?" "Sir!" "Sir!" "Hyupbo." "Your Majesty." "You must see this." "What is it?" "The Damul veterans are here... and are asking to see you." "The Damul Army?" "Yes, Your Majesty." " Your Majesty!" " Your Majesty!" "I am Manho." "I once fought alongside you and Commander Haemosu... when you attacked Hyunto many years ago." "We came as soon as we heard you were going to attack..." "Jinbun and Imdoon to save the migrants." "We will stand at the forefront!" "We will stand at the forefront!" "Your Majesty." "I'm an Ancient Josun migrant who escaped Hyunto and settled in Puyo." "Let us participate in this war." "We want to save the oppressed migrants from the Han." "Your Majesty." "We, the Damul Army, weren't afraid to fight until death." "But our spirit was crushed when Commander Haemosu passed away." "Now even the people have forgotten the Damul Army ever existed." "Your Majesty." "Give us a chance to restore our name." "Please let us fight!" "Please let us fight!" "And to think that I'd forgotten you for all those years..." "Forgive me for not uplifting your name." "Your Majesty." "It's not too late." "We will accompany you and restore our glorious past." " Your Majesty!" " Your Majesty!" "Are you there, Songju?" "I'm summoning a court meeting." "Call the ministers as well as Sorceress Mauryung." "I will." "The Jega killed my minister and refused to send reinforcements." "So instead of demanding they comply, I will attack with the central army." "Your Majesty." "How can we win without reinforcements from Sachooldo?" "That's unreasonable." " Please take it back." " Please take it back." "I'm not reckless enough to fight a war I can't win." "I will win." "From this moment on... anyone who opposes me will be killed." "Sorceress Mauryung." "Yes, Your Majesty." "What do you have to say?" "I trust in your decision and will hold a service to pray for victory." "Good." "I will take part in the service myself." "What?" "Go to war without Sachooldo's soldiers?" "He's completely lost it." "He's gone mad." "Was there nothing the ministers could do?" "We tried to stop him but he was so adamant about it." "Daeso." "I think this is it." "We can't let a mad king ruin our nation." "You should take the throne." "Your Highness, then...?" "Call Uncle Maga." "We need a better strategy if we're to lead this war to victory." "I want you two to come up with something." "We will, Your Majesty." "Jumong." "Yes." "Put up notices calling for men... and form a squad out of the migrants and Damul veterans." "I will." "I just don't know which tune to dance to." "Your Highness." "We're bound to lose." "You mustn't take part in it." "You're wrong." "Would the King and Jumong start a war they know they'll lose?" "I'm sure they have a plan." "Your Highness, have you tried gambling?" "Gambling?" "It's really simple." "You bet on odds or evens." "But there are times when you just can't decide." "Do you know what you should do?" "What should I do?" "You need to fold." "Oh, come on." "You call that a solution?" "!" "Your Highness, very few people decide to fold." "They get stubborn and lose their money." "Handang is right." "You should do whatever you can to stay out of this war." "Kumwa's going to war without reinforcements from Sachooldo." "So I've heard." "I said you could be their supplier... but I take that back." "Father." "I gave my permission because I thought Puyo stood a chance." "But I'm not too sure anymore." "I only bet everything when I'm sure I'll win." "I can't send you to a war when I'm not sure of the outcome." "But I'm sure Prince Jumong will win." "Let me join." "Case closed." "Don't bring it up again." "I agree with your father." "Your Majesty." "What is it?" "Assassins got in." "You must leave." "Protect His Majesty." "You must get out of here." "Your Majesty!" "See who they are." " Are you OK, Your Majesty?" " You should go inside." "You jerk!" "How the heck did assassins invade His Majesty's bedroom?" "Step aside." "See who they are." "They're the new blacksmiths." "Commander." "I can't find them." "I think they're on the run." "They couldn't have gone far." "We can catch up if we leave now." "If they're on the run, they'll go to Hyunto." " Block all the roads to Hyunto." " Yes, Commander." " Let's get back." " OK." "What did you say?" "The men Daeso brought back did it?" "Yes." "That's nonsense." "No way!" "That can't be true." "It's a conspiracy." "This is a conspiracy." "I don't know what's going on... but His Majesty saw them himself so Daeso will be punished." "That might not be all." "Prince Daeso may even lose his life." "What am I going to do?" "What should I do?" "Lie to me and it will cost you your life." "Your Majesty." "I can't believe it either." "How was I to know the very men who made our steel swords could be assassins?" "They're not migrants who escaped from Hyunto." "Didn't Yangjung send them here?" "Why did you hold me in contempt by lying about their true identity?" "I want an answer." "Your Majesty, I only did it to make Puyo more powerful." "I wouldn't dare want to hold you in contempt..." "Shut your mouth!" "They turned into assassins and tried to kill me!" "And you still go on about making a powerful nation?" "I wanted to learn how to parch steel because it was your dream, your vision." "I was going to willingly receive any punishment... once our weapons were compatible with the Han's." "You fool!" "And was begging Yangjung the best you could do?" "My idea of prosperity... isn't about arming ourselves with unbreakable weapons." "It's about fighting our enemies with unbreakable pride." "Now do you all see the true color of Yangjung and the Han?" "We do, Your Majesty." "He sends his daughter and talks of friendship... but schemes to kill me and ruin Puyo!" "Do you still think I shouldn't strike Jinbun and Imdoon?" "Commander." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Interrogate Daeso and look into his relationship with Yangjung." "Your Majesty!" "Lock him up until all is clear." " My Lord." " What's the matter?" "Assassins tried to kill King Kumwa." "Who were they?" "The blacksmiths Prince Daeso came back with." "They were Yangjung's spies, just as I thought." "Nothing can stop the war now." "The people will now be antagonistic towards the Han." "Yangjung's foolery gave Kumwa a way out." "Won't the Jega have to give in now?" "I'm not sure about that." "Let's wait and see." "Will you let me be their supplier if the Jega do give in?" "Make the arrangements for now." "I'll need all the help I can get." "We should call Kepil and Wootae." "I'll send a message." "What'll happen to Prince Daeso?" "It depends on whether he knew of it in advance." "He may be ambitious, but would he try to kill his father?" "Even then, he is in a big mess." "This incident is enough to shift the balance of power." "Prince Jumong is gaining the upper hand." "But it's not enough to accomplish what he wants." "He needs much more power." "Wait and see." "I'm going to see he gets it." "(Keru)" " Drink up." " I'm OK now." " I don't need any more medicine." " Stop being ridiculous." "Drink up." "You almost died then." "You should marry a nice girl." "Forget it." "Do you know how old you are?" "Do you... have other plans?" "What plans?" "Well, are you thinking of Sosuhno...?" "Father!" "Then what?" "You're a man, aren't you?" "Why don't you want to get married?" "Serving Lord Yuntabal and Sosuhno is enough for me." "I don't want to get sidetracked." " My goodness, you..." " Are you in, Kepil?" "Yes." "Come in." "We have news from Puyo." "You two should leave immediately." "This is from Lord Yuntabal." "Soryung." "Yes?" "Your premonitions were correct." "Did something happen?" "King Kumwa's life was threatened." "But it wasn't an evil omen." "Exactly." "You're right about that too." "King Kumwa and Prince Jumong gained the upper hand." "You can send a message through Kepil if need be." "No thanks." "(Keru iron chamber)" "What are you doing?" "I've been here long enough to know most of the stuff you do." "But I have no idea what this is about." "I'm making something that'll shock your socks off." "Why don't you tell me what that is?" "I can't tell you." "What?" "You can't tell me?" "You mean you don't trust me?" "Do you know who the heck I'm here for?" "Once I perfect this technique..." "I can make a sword much stronger than that of the Han." "But it's a secret no one here can know about." "A secret?" "I need to know what you had to do with the would-be assassins." "What I had to do with them?" "I brought them to work as blacksmiths." "Then why did you meet Yangjung during the trade conflict... and when the Steel Officer was there?" "I already told you I was there to amend the list of trade goods." "From what I heard..." "You made a deal with Yangjung and agreed to marry..." "You jerk!" "Are you trying to use false rumors against me?" "Are you saying it's not true?" "Would you make a deal with a marriage you know the King would not approve of?" "I'm positive you two made a deal." "You must have proof then." "Show me your proof." "Preserve your dignity as the eldest prince." "Admit your wrongdoings and seek the King's forgiveness." "Keep a close watch and let no one enter." "Yes, sir." "I'm here to see Daeso." "You can't see him." "Get out of my face." "You can't see him." "How dare you." "It's His Majesty's orders." "Return to your chambers." "Why you...!" "I can't let you in." "Why you..." "You just wait and see." "I'll see to it that you and your mother kneel before me and beg for your lives." "Your Majesty, the Queen is here." "I won't see her." " I really need to talk to you." " What do you think you're doing?" " Leave at once." " I can't do that." "Daeso has nothing to do with this." "We'll find out soon enough." "Your Majesty." "Why do you treat us like this?" "I can bear all those years you pushed me aside." "But Daeso is your son." "Daeso had always been bitter yet he longed for your attention." "Why else would he lie about the blacksmiths' identity?" "That's the only thing he's guilty of." "Would a son try to kill his father?" "He doesn't deserve to be locked up." "Please release him." "Leave me." "If you don't release him, I will myself." "How dare you?" "!" "Do you think I don't know Daeso had nothing to do with it?" " Then why are you doing this?" " Because...!" "Of what you and the Jega are doing." "You're making the Sorceress and Jega challenge my authority." "Do you think I'm stupid?" "Daeso is suffering... because of you, not me." "Now leave." "Your Highness..." "I will never forget this." "Never." "I can't believe the blacksmiths were spies." "Congratulations, Your Highness." "At a time like this?" "What Handang meant was, Prince Jumong quit the competition... and Prince Daeso's in trouble so you'll become Crown Prince." "You think I don't know that?" "!" "Butjust think about how Daeso and Mother should feel." "How can I celebrate at a time like this?" "You will never understand how I feel." "He's my one and only brother." "He might even die." "How can I be happy about what's going on?" "It's an honor to be able to serve such a thoughtful Crown Prince." "Please, have some more wine." "Prince Jumong, Head of Bodyguards stopped them from assassinating Kumwa." "Jumong!" " What is it?" " Prince Daeso has been locked up." "Dang." "I wanted to nip the bud but gave him a reason to fight instead." "Dongsun." "Yes?" "Kumwa will strike Jinbun and Imdoon." "Go and tell them to prepare for a war." "I will." "Wangsomoon." "Yes, Governor." "Gather some reinforcements." "I will." "What brings you here?" "Is this war inevitable?" "I think so." "But don't worry." "Puyo doesn't stand a chance against us." "I heard Prince Daeso has been locked up." "Is it because of me?" "No, that's not it." "Daeso tried to stop the war and Kumwa got angry with him." "Yangsullan." "Yes, Father." "Daeso is a clever man." "He can handle this." "Don't worry." " Mooduk." " Yes, Your Highness." "I'm going to see the Queen." "Lead the way." "Your Highness." "If you go now, you'll only upset her." "Lead the way." "Your Highness, please calm down." "He'll be released as soon as he's proven innocent." "It won't be that easy." "I don't think the King will change his mind." "What should I do?" "Your Highness, Lady Yuhwa is here." "Are they taking turns now?" "Tell her to get out of here!" "How dare you barge in?" "I have something to say." "If you want to save Daeso tell them to leave." "Leave us." "How in the world can you save Daeso?" "Plotting to murder the King is punishable by death." "Prince Daeso is locked up for now but the King can kill him if he wants to." "What?" "That will never happen for as long as I live." "Even the King won't be able to touch him!" "Calm down." "Yelling won't help you now." "Knowing the King's temperament, he might sacrifice Prince Daeso... to oppress you and the Jega." "So?" "I'll help release Prince Daeso." "But I want you to promise me one thing first." "Tell the Jega to send their soldiers." "Promise me that and you can see Prince Daeso again." "Will you do that?" "How's Prince Daeso doing?" "He says he knew nothing about their plans." "I know he's telling the truth." "I'm only investigating because the King ordered me to." "You're right." "His life is in the King's hands." "Jumong." "Yes?" "Tell the King that Daeso's innocent... and convince Daeso to lead the troops in return." "Then you will have saved his life... and we can make the Queen convince the Jega to co-operate." "Will the Queen do so?" "She will." "(Puyo Palace)" "I don't think you incited the blacksmiths." "Are you trying to appease me now?" "I'd rather confess to it and beg him to kill me." "You're not in this situation purely because of what you've done." "Don't you know the Queen and the Jega are plotting to overpower the King?" "The King will use this opportunity to re-establish his authority." "If that happens both you and the Queen will suffer." "I'll give you a chance." "I'll report that you had nothing to do with the assassins." "In return, help the King win this war." "It's for Puyo's sake anyway." "What's your conclusion?" "Prince Daeso told the blacksmiths to produce steel weapons." "But it was only for Puyo." "He knew nothing about the assassins." "Are you sure?" "I am, Your Majesty." "I'd like to make a petition." "He wants to join the advance guard even if it means fighting on foot." "Grant him your permission." "Did Daeso really say that?" "He's outside right now." "You can ask him yourself." "Tell him to come in." "Your Majesty." "What I've done cannot be forgiven." "But please give me a chance and let me join the advance guard." "Very well." "I'll grant you that chance." "Your favors are immeasurable." "Listen up!" "I appoint Jumong as the commander of the advance guard." "Daeso and Youngpo are to assist him... and lead this war to victory."