"I've been looking into Jinbun and Imdoon." "What is this report for?" "Give me some troops." "I'll attack Jinbun and Imdoon and save the migrants." "You want to attack Jinbun and Imdoon?" "Yes." "The time is right." "If we win this war then we can save the migrants... as well as keep the Queen and her relatives in check." "It'll be to my advantage." "I know what you mean but it won't be easy on the King." "Opposition will be fierce." "I know it won't be easy." "But the King feels bad about forgetting the migrants for so long." "That's why he's accepting them despite all the opposition." "If he shies away from a war we can win..." "I'll have to rethink our relationship." "Jumong." "Mother." "His Majesty did take us in." "But if he objects to my father's dream..." "I can't stay here." "If that happens I'll take you... and leave Puyo." "You asked for us?" "Anything fishy about Daeso?" "He visited Maga yesterday and he meets the Prime Minister a lot." "Prince Youngpo is with Dochi." "Commander." "Why don't we get rid of Dochi?" "We know perfectly well he's involved in smuggling and murder." "He deserves to die considering what he put you through." "He sided with Youngpo so now's not a good time." "Youngpo came to me and offered to help beat Daeso." "But he tried to kill you." "Do you believe him?" "I do." "Youngpo's capable of doing so." "I'm going to accept the offer and string him along." "If it's not immoral and it will help fulfill my mission..." "I should work with enemies." "This is the sword we made in Keru." "How does this compare to Prince Daeso's sword?" "It's either equal or a little superior." "Then it's not as good as the Han's." "But now I have a lead so it won't be long till we catch up." "What was the secret?" "It was ocher." "The key was adding the right amount while melting the iron ore." "I, Mopalmo, spent decades in the iron chamber." "I know everything about iron." "Now that I have a key to the lock..." "I can take on the Hyunto pricks anytime." "Just wait and see." "I'll make a sword comparable to..." "I mean, much superior to the Han's." "Did you report this to the King?" "No." "There's no point because this is just like Daeso's sword." "I'm going to wait until we produce a sword comparable to the Han's." "Now that you have a new sword... you must be more confident about attacking Jinbun and Imdoon." "Yes." "Your information on Jinbun and Imdoon was a great help." "What did His Majesty say?" "He'll take his time but I'll get what I want." "What's so funny?" "You've changed so much." "The look in your eyes and the confidence when you work." "Looking good." "Oh." "Want to hear something interesting?" "You want to know why Prince Daeso keeps visiting Hyunto?" "Did you find out?" "Yes." "The blacksmiths from Hyunto." "He said they were migrants who'd escaped from Han." "That might not be true." "Yangjung sent them." "The two made a deal." "The catch is that..." "Daeso has to marry Yangjung's daughter." "Could he be any more determined?" "Keep an eye on the iron chamber." "They might not be blacksmiths." "Pay your respects." "This is Prince Daeso." "Who are they?" "They just got here from Hyunto." "They're here to help us." "Work hard and help us upgrade our weapons." "We will, Your Highness." "Carry on then." "The governor told us to slow down." "I see." "Anything else?" "He wants us to gain access to the Palace." "Not a problem." "Prince Daeso trusts us." "We can go anywhere we wish." " Are you happy?" " Of course I am." "We made an iron chamber and now we have a great sword." "You can now say Keru controls all of Jolbon." "Now Piryu chief Songyang won't dare look down on us." "Father." "Do you know why Prince Jumong wanted to know about Jinbun and Imdoon?" "He's planning to attack them." "He already asked King Kumwa." "A war?" "Yes." "I don't know what the King will say." "But if the war takes place..." "I want you to let me be Puyo's supplier." "Do you know what that war means?" "The Han will send reinforcements to attack Puyo's army." "It'll be more than just Jinbun and Imdoon." "We might have to face the Han." "You always told me great profits come with great risk." "Supplying the troops during a war will make a great profit." "True, but only when you're sure you'll win." "We can win." "We can take over Jinbun and Imdoon before the Han army reaches Puyo." "Jinbun and Imdoon are often without a governor." "Even the people are returning to Han." "And they're not as strong as Hyunto." "We need to maintain our relationship with the Han too." "Supplying Puyo's troops will mean turning against the Han." "We've been changing sides for as long as I can remember." "But we can't do that forever." "It's time we choose a nation we can bet our future on." "Keep an eye on the iron chamber." "They might not be blacksmiths." "Who are they?" "We brought them here with Prince Daeso's permission." "Are they migrants who escaped the Han iron chamber too?" "Yes." "I see." "Carry on." "We have some more blacksmiths." "Keep a close watch on them." "How will that help us learn their techniques?" "That's not why I want you to watch them." "It's because they might do something else." "Like what?" "They didn't escape from Hyunto's iron chamber." "Then?" "Daeso and Yangjung made a deal." "Yangjung sent them as his side of it." "They might be spies." "Uncle Maga got back to us." "Sachooldo won't accept the migrants even if the King does." "That's good news." "Now we have a reason to convince he take it back." "We must stop him at all costs." "What are the sorceresses doing?" "I sent Yoosung and Hyunmu to convince the people." "You needed someone to take the blame for the evil omens?" "Yes." "Tell the people the omens appeared because His Majesty abused the Shrine." "Say his arbitrariness will ruin us." "We need the people to believe that." "Mother." "Must we go that far?" "We've waited on him all our lives but all he did was humiliate us." "Doesn't it upset you at all?" "This is our chance." "You'll be able to win over Sachooldo, the Shrine and the people." "Welcome." "Is my mother inside?" "She's in an important meeting." "No one is allowed in." "Not even me?" "No." "Who's inside?" "Who's inside?" "Prince Daeso, Sorceress Mauryung and the Court Minister." "So now they're leaving me out too." "Fine." "Let's see what happens." "I've been looking into Jinbun and Imdoon." "Your Majesty, Lady Yuhwa is here." "Escort her in." "Have a seat." "Are you thinking about the war?" "Jumong told me." "I am." "Jinbun and Imdoon are much weaker... and the Han can't send reinforcements because of the war against the Yi." "But that doesn't guarantee victory." "I think you should... seek victory after starting the war... rather than the other way round." "I want to rescue the migrants too but..." "I know you want to... but let me remind you of another reason." "It's to withstand those who challenge your authority." "The Queen, Sachooldo and the Sorceress?" "That's right." "They refuse the migrants out of concern of our ties with the Han." "But all they want is to challenge you by making you take it back." "If you win this war, you'll save the migrants... as well as ward off those who want to take over." "Did you look into it?" "Yes." "The other Jega have sided with Maga... and will not accept the migrants despite your orders." "Maga has been in close touch with the Queen." "The Queen and the Court Minister are convincing the ministers... to put pressure on you." "The Shrine is working on the Queen's behalf... by spreading rumors that the evil omens are the result of your arbitrariness." "Commander!" "Welcome." "So, what's the occasion?" "This is to thank you for inviting me last time." "Thanks." " Here you go." " Sure." "Great wine." "It's the best I've had in days." "The competition must be hard on you." "Drink up and cheer up." "What's wrong?" "Don't even talk about it." "I'll lose my appetite." "Daeso did do a lot and he is hard to bear." "But that doesn't mean you can't do something greater." "Something greater?" "You think there's something greater than making steel weapons?" "Of course there is." "What is it?" "Tell me." "Why do you think Father wants to develop steel swords?" "Isn't it to withstand the Han?" "That's right." "Wouldn't taking over the Han territory count as a greater achievement?" "You want me to go to war?" "Yes." "You can't beat Daeso unless you lead us to victory." "If we go to war against the Han... the royal bodyguards will stand at the forefront." "The army we'll have to face will be the Iron Army." "We must be prepared to fight them." "Mari." "Yes, Commander." "They're dressed as the Iron Army... to help you get used to them." "Of course, their armor isn't as strong as the real thing." "But training with them will help you gain experience." "Come to the front!" "Our arrows cannot pierce their armor." "Their weapons are also stronger than ours." "There are only two ways to beat them." "First, aim for the neck between the armor and the helmet." "Second, attack them on horseback and aim for their neck." "Oi." "Yes, Commander." "You're up." "Begin." " Wangsomoon." " Yes, Governor." "The Emperor has ordered we maintain friendly relations with Puyo." "What do you think he means?" "He doesn't want conflict, at least not until the war is over." " Go to Puyo and relay the message." " I will, Governor." "Let me go too." "You?" "I'm sure I'm the perfect advocate." "You'll have to live there anyway." "Visiting beforehand isn't a bad idea." "I will escort her." "Very well." "Go ahead." "Your Highness." "We have a messenger from Hyunto." "A messenger?" "Who is it?" "It's Yangsullan." "What?" "What the heck is she here for?" "I don't know either." "Commander." "What is it?" "We have a messenger from Hyunto." "It's Yangjung's daughter." "The catch is that..." "Daeso has to marry Yangjung's daughter." "Could he be any more determined?" "My name is Yangsullan." "I'm here as a messenger." "The Han Emperor is very satisfied with our trade." "Although we cannot trade freely due to our monopoly on salt and iron... he ordered to import as many horses and tiger skins needed to increase trade." "Tax Minister." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Ask Yuntabal how many horses and tiger skins we have and report to me." "Yes." "I will do as you say." "Trade dwindled because of our hostility." "Why do you want to increase it now?" "Prince Daeso put in a request when he last came to Hyunto." "This is all thanks to him." "I'm sure you didn't come for this." "Why are you here?" "I heard my father and you were childhood friends... but became hostile due to the circumstances." "We wish to restore the friendship." "That's the message I'm here to relay." "Yangjung himself caused the tension but now he wants to restore friendship?" "Daeso." "Yes, Your Majesty." "You're in charge of welcoming our guest." "OK." "Have you been well?" "It must've been a long trip." "Not really." "I was looking forward to seeing you." "I was afraid you'd bring up our marriage." "I haven't told my father yet." "I'm not stupid, you know." "That's not what I meant..." "Don't worry." "I'm here to help you." "Thank you." "I've prepared a banquet." "Let's go." "What brings you to the Palace?" "Don't we have a meeting today?" "Oh, we do." "I have to entertain an envoy." "I can't make it to the meeting." "Bye then." "Who's the woman next to him?" "Yangjung's daughter." "Yangjung's daughter?" "Guda and Gaema are uniting to cultivate wastelands with ambiguous borderlines." "The two countries are mountainous so they probably need more fields." "What threat could that be?" "It's not that simple." "It's an alliance to expand their territory." "It could be a problem if it leads to a military alliance." "We should keep an eye on them." "I need to speak to Sosuhno." "I'll see you later." "I mentioned Lu Buwei." "Have you still not changed your mind?" "I haven't." "Will you have no regrets?" "If you change your mind, I will teach you how to parch steel." "I'll even settle a military alliance and help Keru... unite Jolbon's five tribes to form a nation." "How about that?" "Isn't that worth choosing me?" "Your Highness." "Our team in Hyunto sent some interesting news." "They told me of a strange rumor." "People say you'll be marrying Yangjung's daughter soon." "Isn't that interesting?" "That's nonsense." "Someone spread it in order to slander me." "It means nothing." "On the contrary." "You two look great together." "I hope it works out." "How are things with the royal family?" "The King and the Queen are going against each other." "Like we reported last time the Queen sided with Sachooldo... to pressure the King not to take in the migrants." "Good." "And the iron chamber?" "A Hyunto blacksmith met the envoy in secret." "I think they really are spies, like you said." "What are we waiting for?" "Let's finish them off right now." "No, leave them for now." "Do you have a reason to?" "We can use them to weaken Daeso's foothold." "Let's wait for the right time." "We have evidence they're spies so keep an even closer watch." "OK." "But who will look after the poor suffering migrants... who look forward to dying?" "Have you really forgotten them?" "If you win this war, you'll save the migrants... as well as ward off those who want to take over." "I will attackJinbun and Imdoon to save AncientJosun's migrants." "Your Majesty, this is absurd." "We can't attack Jinbun and Imdoon." "The Han even sent an envoy to maintain friendly relations." "Your Majesty." "I know you want to save the migrants but we can't fight Jinbun and Imdoon." "Fighting them will be hard enough." "How will we manage the reinforcements?" "There must be a reason you made such a decision." "Please tell us." "Commander." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Come upfront and tell them why we should strike Jinbun and Imdoon." "Jinbun and Imdoon are much weaker than they used to be." "They don't even have a governor now." "People are returning to the mainland, so they have half as many soldiers." "We can't let such an opportunity slip by." "What about the Han reinforcements?" "Han is fighting the Southwest Yi." "They can't send reinforcements even if we do attack." "And even if they do, we'll have taken control by then." "Their army may be weaker but the Iron Army is still too strong." "What about them?" "Wars are fought with more than weapons." "His Majesty and Haemosu led the Damul Army... and fought with weapons no match for that of the Iron Army." "It was possible because they were determined to fight to their death." "If we're just as determined... we can't lose, especially when we have Daeso's improved swords!" "He's right, Your Majesty." "Your Majesty, let me take the lead." "I'll slash the Iron Army." "Chief General." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Transfer Puyo's military into war formation." "I, Chief General Heukchi, will do as you command." "Wh..." "What?" "He's lost it, he's lost it." "He wants to attack the Han?" "It's all Jumong's fault." "He must've egged Father on." "You're right." "He was destined to be the death of us." "What should we do now?" "Mother." "There's something I didn't tell you." "I made a deal with Yangjung to bring the blacksmiths here." "They're not migrants who were escaping Hyunto?" "They're not." "They're from Han's iron chamber." "Then what did you promise Yangjung for your side of the deal?" "I promised to marry his daughter." "Yangjung's daughter?" "That Yangsullan who came as an envoy?" "Yes." "Will the King consent to that?" "He won't but it's the only way I can ease tensions and benefit Puyo." "A loveless marriage for the sake of Puyo..." "His Majesty will never know how much you've sacrificed." "That's why we need to stop this war." "If it breaks out, all will be ruined." "Very well." "Don't worry." "I won't let the King get his way this time." "King Kumwa said he'll attack Jinbun and Imdoon." "Tell the governor." "OK." "Naro." "Yes." " Take this to Hyunto's governor." " I will, Your Highness." " My Lord." " What is it?" "King Kumwa's going to attack Jinbun and Imdoon." "So he made his mind up..." "I must go to Keru." "Governor, we have news from our spies in Puyo." "What the...?" "!" "What's the matter?" "Kumwa is going to attack Jinbun and Imdoon." "You mean he's going to war?" "That fool Kumwa!" "Governor." "A message from Prince Daeso." "What did he say?" "Kumwa announced a war... but we're not to worry because he's going to stop it." "Do you think he can?" "(Keru)" "Inrang is here with Soryung and Byuriha." "Send them in." "Yeomieul." "You must be tired." "Welcome." "Byuriha said the bird in Puyo's sun is Prince Jumong." "And that he'll die if he doesn't leave Puyo." "Byuriha." "Yes?" "The three-legged bird is Prince Jumong." "But it is no longer an evil omen." "From now on we must serve it." "(Yangtak, Keru's temporary leader) How have you been, my Lord?" "I've heard of your good work, Yangtak." "Good job." "My Lord!" "Wootae." "Forgive me for troubling you." "How do you feel?" "Much better." "He can walk now." "King Kumwa decided to attack the Han?" "Yes." "I wasn't expecting this." "Prince Jumong convinced him." "Prince Jumong?" "Yes." "He wants to save the migrants by striking Jinbun and Imdoon." "I came to discuss an important matter." "Yeomieul." "I want to be Puyo's supplier." "Tell us whether we should participate or not." "I want to end this war as soon as possible." "Tax Minister." "How are our supplies?" "We have enough to feed 50,000 for a month." "But wars don't end in a month." "We're very short on supplies." "Chief General." "How large is their army?" "Jinbun and Imdoon have 20,000 soldiers." "We have 20,000 in the city... and Sachooldo can send 30,000." "That's more than enough to attack." "But we can't take them all to war." "At least 1 0,000 must remain to guard our main cities." "And considering we're up against the Iron Army... 40,000 is not enough." "Send an envoy to Sachooldo and ask for 20,000 soldiers." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Prime Minister." "Yes, Your Highness." "The royal bodyguards will lead the fight against the Iron Army." "Don't worry." "The bodyguards have been training on how to overcome the Iron Army." "I'd like to show you all just how powerful we are." "Soryung and Byuriha have disappeared." "I bet Yeomieul called them." "A sorceress gone missing..." "The Queen will blame me and make me pay for it." "I liked it better when I was the Maga sorceress." "Life in the Shrine is just too hard." "The Queen is here." "What are you doing?" "Well..." "Soryung has disappeared so we're wondering what to do." "Who cares where they are?" "We must stop this war." "Go and tell His Majesty what the people think." "Your Highness." "You might have made me Sorceress but what I do is my business." "Don't push me around." "I'm sorry, I was too upset." "You must put an end to His Majesty's arbitrariness." "Your Majesty, Mauryung is here with the other sorceresses." "Tell them I will not see them." "I will." "His Majesty does not wish to see you." "But I have something important to say." "Please ask him again." "Aren't you here to talk him out of the war?" "You can't make him change his mind." "Give up." "Commander." "What is it?" "Maga just arrived and is with the Queen and Prince Daeso." "Doesn't he have to greet the King first?" "The Queen is trying to stop the war." "Uncle." "You must do whatever it takes to stop him." "If he becomes more powerful..." "Daeso's future as well as yours will be in peril." "The ministers opposed but we couldn't talk him out of it." "I need you to take action." "Very well." "(Maga, Head of Sachooldo) I'll convince the Jega." "Don't worry." "I will break his spirit and make him invest you." "What brings you here?" "Since you never leave the Palace I have to come and see you." "There's so much to do since the King announced his plans." "I'm sorry." "You think I don't know that?" "Gosh, I can't even complain." "How's everything going?" "The ministers and the Jega are very much against it." "Everything will work out just fine." "Don't worry too much." "I will help you." "Once the war starts I'll join to supply the goods." "No way." "I can't let you go near the battlefield." "It's not like I'll be fighting upfront." "It's not dangerous at all." "I can't send you off and worry myself sick." "I want to join... for my sake as well as yours." "I might really worry myself to death." "Miss..." "Are you leaving or are you returning?" "I am afraid" "You turned your back and I feared it would be the end" "I wished it were a dream" "The endless wait might tear me apart" "How will I ever survive alone?" "Oh love, leave me" "Go, send him my love" "Bring him with you when you return" "Dear heaven, please don't abandon me" "I am nothing when I am alone" "All our precious memories" "Have turned to tears since you left me" "Oh love, take me to my love" "My love will be waiting for me too" "Dear heaven, please look over us" "Keep us together the next time we meet" "(Sachooldo meeting) What did the Queen say?" "In order to stop the war we must not send any soldiers." "She's right." "We can't send men to a losing war." "The King has crossed the line." "You have a big decision to make." "What is it?" "(Sachooldo minister) The King's order." "What did he say?" "He commands you send 20,000 soldiers." "Go and tell His Majesty." "We disapprove of this war and will not send a single soldier." "Are you acting against him?" "We're not acting against him." "It's he who is acting against reason." "Elder Maga." "You are his subject." "How dare you disobey him?" "You wretch!" "How dare you talk back!" "Is anyone out there?" "Take him away!" "Will you kneel to the Han?" "Obey his orders!" "What?" "!" "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."