"Thanks to the mercy of the gods..." "His Majesty has regained consciousness." "But he is still too weak to govern." "I hereby announce that His Majesty... gave Prince Daeso full authority... to govern as his representative." "From this day on, Prince Daeso is His Royal Highness." "Your Royal Highness." "You'll need all the help you can get to govern as the King's representative." "I suggest you promote talented people and make some necessary changes." "Give me some time to think about it." "I have my work cut out for me." "Assist me as best you can." "We will, Your Royal Highness." "Mari." "I have a message for you." "Go on." "His Royal Highness feels for you." "It's not too late to join his cause." "Forget it." "I serve His Majesty and His Majesty alone." "Chief General!" "His Royal Highness is the King's representative." "This is your last chance." "Reject the offer... and the lives of your men and their families will be at risk." "Surrender." "His Royal Highness will forgive you." "I can't!" "I'd rather die trying to kill them all." "That's fine with us... but what about the soldiers?" "Must their families suffer too?" "Hyupbo's right." "We must lie low and wait for an opportunity." "Chief General." "Will you join my cause?" "Your Highness." "My men have done nothing wrong." "Will you promise me their safety?" "Of course I will." "If they pledge their allegiance to me, I'll reward them, not punish them." "I want the Chief General and all you warriors to serve me." "Dang!" "I can't take it anymore!" "I'm going to get out of here!" "What about Lady Yuhwa?" "There's nothing we can do anyway." "Even the Chief General gave up!" "Let's quit." "Now that the King has come round, Prince Daeso can't harm Lady Yuhwa." "We've done the best we can." "Let's go." "Dang." "This wouldn't have happened if Prince Jumong were alive." "I don't want to be Prime Minister." "I just wish he were alive." "Mari, what should we do now?" "Guys!" "Musong!" "How have you been?" "What are you doing here?" "What if you get caught?" "Prince Daeso has taken over." "I know that." "Just follow me." "Is he really alive?" "Come on, tell us." " We're not sure if he's alive but..." " That's what Yeomieul said." "That the three-legged crow reappeared." "The three-legged crow?" "!" "Shh, keep it down." "The three-legged crow represents the Commander." "So?" "Where is he?" "Calm down and listen." "We're not sure yet." "Do you want to help us look for him?" " Why waste more time?" "Let's go!" " Yeah." "We just quit our jobs too." "Let's go." "I have to visit Lord Yuntabal." "Wait for me." " What brings you here?" " Is Lord Yuntabal in?" "Yes." "What brings you to Puyo?" "Well..." "Did something happen in Keru?" "No, my Lady." "I heard much has happened here so I came to see how you all are." "Congratulations on your marriage." "I'm off to see Lord Yuntabal." "Doesn't he look anxious?" "I thought so too." "He's a hard one to figure out." "I think we should keep our distance." "This would've been impossible if it hadn't been for your help." "Please don't say that." "We should've stepped in earlier to get you out of this mess." "I apologize for not taking care of it earlier." "I'll halve your taxes for the next three years." "Use the rest to your advantage." "Thank you, Your Royal Highness." "From now on, I'll consult you on all political issues." "I'll appoint your sons... and men you recommend to important positions." "Commander." "Feed the Sachooldo soldiers well... and pack the gold and silk for the Jega." "I will, Your Royal Highness." "Now, let's drink." "Drink up." "This is too much." "I'm still in charge of the military... but he summoned the Sachooldo men without telling me." "And now he's a representative?" "Don't you know how surprised I was to see the Palace in flames?" "It's all over now." "What can we do now?" "No." "I'm a prince too." "I won't be pushed over like this." "I'll show him that." "Must you be so pitiful?" "Pitiful?" "!" "His Royal Highness secured his place through a legitimate fight for power." "He was willing to die for what he wanted." "Are you ready to fight such an opponent?" "Are you willing to die for it?" "Nothing can stop Prince Daeso now." "Stand up to him now and you might lose more than you think." "Did I say I'd fight him?" "Don't mistake brotherly rivalry for defiance." "I'm just upset he didn't let me in on it... when I could've helped him." "He's lucky it worked out." "What if it didn't?" "Father, this is Youngpo." "Father." "How dare Daeso do this?" "A representative?" "When you're alive and well?" "How could he do such a thing?" "Daeso has been blinded by power." "I will protect you from now on." "I'll do whatever you want." "Youngpo." "Yes, Father." "Don't go against Daeso." "Father." "Your Highness, the sorceresses are here." "Escort them in." "Welcome." "Congratulations." "His Majesty is now awake and Prince Daeso is his representative." "This is an occasion to celebrate." "Thank you for all you've done." "Mauryung." "Is something bothering you?" "Your Highness." "Are you sure Prince Jumong is dead?" "What do you mean?" "Are you saying he's alive?" "Something's not right." "He just might be alive." "Some force suppressed us all throughout the service." "I don't know what it was... but the light surrounding Prince Daeso has changed to darkness." "Who else knows about this?" "Only we do." "Hold your tongue." "Don't tell a soul." "I won't, Your Highness." "The Jega will use this opportunity to exercise more power." "I'm worried about that too." "Give them the power but make sure you're in control." "And put several people in charge of the military." "Appoint the Jega's sons to prominent positions." "It'll work for them, yet allow you to hold them as hostages just in case." "Got it." "But there's something even more important." "Go on." "You risked your life to get this far." "In order to strengthen your hold... you must be more virtuous than any of the former kings." "There must be no external conflicts... or internal conflicts either." "Give up on all personal grudges." "A monarch is like the sunlight." "You must embrace the dark shadow of the past... and touch the hearts of the people." "Only then will we enjoy peace for generations to come... and you'll be remembered as a sage king." "I'll keep that in mind." "Your Highness, His Royal Highness is here." " Escort him in." " I will." "Welcome." "Forgive me for not coming by more often." "Not at all." "I know how busy you are." "Don't mind me." "So, how are things going?" "Fine." "Good, I'm proud of you." "You seem worried." "What's bothering you?" "It's nothing." "Tell me." "Since when did we start keeping secrets from each other?" "Daeso." "Mauryung says Jumong might be alive." "That can't be true." "Then why wouldn't he come back?" "I can't believe it either." "But if she says so, we should do something about it." "Shouldn't we think of a plan just in case he is alive?" "Did you ask for me?" "Do you know where Jumong went missing?" "Yes." "Send some soldiers to search the entire area." "What's the matter?" "I want to see Jumong's body myself." "Don't tell anyone." "OK." "He's tall..." "He's quite tall and handsome." " Oi!" " Heard anything?" "Have you found him?" "What a delightful surprise." "I would've killed you had I not known who you were." "But I can't do that to a prince." "Take him to Hyunto." "She's here." "Take a seat." "You have something to say?" "(Yesoya, daughter of Hanbek chief)" "If it's the profit you're after..." "Puyo might pay you just as much." "Send Prince Jumong to Puyo." "Have you fallen for him already?" "I could send him to Puyo, like you said." "But I don't like how you're so cold to me... yet so interested in him." "I can't do that." "Don't you see why my father didn't want us to trade with the Han?" "Selling Prince Jumong to them is like selling our pride!" "Our pride?" "I even killed our chief." "Do you think I care about pride?" "!" "I came this far just to have you." "(Sultak, Hanbek merchant)" "The more you care for him, the more he'll suffer." "Beg me to make you my wife." "Then I'll let you live." "Miss!" "Miss, don't do this." "Miss." "Miss." "Can you leave us for a minute?" "Sultak will be furious." "Make it quick." "I'm sorry you had to see this happen." "People driven by greed exist in every tribe and nation." "I can do nothing to help you." "You already have helped me." "I still have a lot to do." "I won't die in vain." "Don't worry about me." "What is it?" "The Hanbek chief sent a message." "The Hanbek tribe?" "It's a small tribe that sent us 200 horses to help us fight Puyo." "What did the message say?" "I don't know if it's true... but it says they have Prince Jumong." "The chief's playing a trick on me." "How can he capture a dead man?" "That's what I thought too but we shouldn't take it lightly." "We're in big trouble if it's true." "Send the Iron Army to confirm it." "I will, Governor." "Your Highness, this is Hauchun." "Come in." "What is it?" "Your Highness." "It's not good news but I think you should know." "Go on." "His Royal Highness doesn't visit you because..." "Because he's busy with work?" "Tell me." "Sosuhno married her bodyguard... because Prince Daeso wouldn't give up." "Even after marrying me?" "Yes." "What's so great about her?" "Why can't he let go?" "I won't let a mere girl get in the way of the future King." "I should do something about it." "Where are you going?" "I was on my way to see you." "Just being in your company is enough to calm my mind." "Do you really cherish my company?" "I do." "And not Sosuhno's?" "Who told you about her?" "Knowing and eliminating all your worries is part of my duty as your wife." "I don't know how you found out, but I won't deny I once fancied her." "But that was before I met you." "From what I've heard, you've been tormenting yourself... even after we got married." "Who told you such nonsense?" "Your Royal Highness." "You will be King of Puyo." "You can have all the women you want." "I'm not that narrow-minded." "Tell me whenever you need one." "I'll select a concubine for you myself." "Now that Daeso has taken over, there will be no war." "Relax and go and meet Daeso." "(Songyang) Thank you." "I won't forget all you've done for me." "Governor, Hauchun is here." "Hauchun?" "Tell him to come in." " What is it?" " My Lady sent this." "Daeso." "You dare insult my daughter?" "How about transferring Heukchi to an honorary position... and letting Elder Maga's son take charge of Palace administration?" "Good idea." "Let Naro command the bodyguards and Palace garrison and... appoint Kyungsool as General Chungoo and Baekchun as General Jigoo." "They hate each other so they won't gang up on you." "Songyang, chief of Piryu, is on his way." "Songyang?" "These are for Yangmek's holytide." "Handle them with care." "I'm sorry I made you come all the way." "Not at all." "It's the least I can do for the best silk and tiger fur." "My Lord." "What is it?" "Songyang is on his way to visit Prince Daeso." "I am Songyang, chief of Piryu." "You once stole our wartime supplies." "What are you doing here?" "Your Royal Highness, I have nothing against you." "I only wanted to stop Lord Yuntabal from joining the war against our will." "Even Hyunto's governor vouches for me." "So please, hold no grudge." "Very well." "The war is over so let's leave the past behind us." "I have another letter for you." "Songyang is here because Yangjung sent him." "He'll make amends with Prince Daeso." "Now we're surrounded by Puyo, the Han and Piryu." "What did I tell you?" "We should've returned to Keru when we had a chance." "I'll meet Daeso and settle this myself." "My Lord." "We're in trouble." " Arrest Lord Yuntabal!" " Yes, sir!" "What's this about?" "It's His Royal Highness' orders." "Take him away!" "Now!" "Yes, sir." "Good." "I was on my way to see him anyway." " Father." " Don't worry." "Let's go." "My Lord!" "My Lord!" "Trouble the Puyo people?" "How can you frame me like this when I helped by being your supplier?" "Lord Yuntabal." "While we were at war against the Han... you sold your provisions for more than twice their value." "How dare you make money by sucking the impoverished people dry?" "What are you talking about?" "I didn't make a profit." "On the contrary, I sold them below market value." "Ask the merchants yourself." "Bring in the merchants." "I will!" "Bring in the merchants!" "Start talking." "The provisions Lord Yuntabal released during the war... were ridiculously expensive compared to the quality." "I'm a merchant myself... but I've never seen anyone do such a thing with food." "I heard he was into smuggling as well." "What with these testimonies, I can't help but punish you." "It's embarrassing to see... how low you're willing to stoop... just to frame someone." "Why don't you just kill me instead?" " Imprison Lord Yuntabal!" " Yes, sir." "Your Royal Highness, remember one thing." "You won't get away with this." "Your Highness, Chief Songyang is here." "Let him in." "Did you ask for me?" "Take a seat." "Lord Yuntabal took advantage of us while we were at war." "I intend to punish him severely." "Can you govern Jolbon in his place?" "Of course I can." "The people of Jolbon don't respect Lord Yuntabal now." "We will sever all our ties with Keru." "Piryu can take Keru's place." "I will serve you with all my heart." "He framed him with that nonsense?" "He's out to kill Lord Yuntabal." "I should meet Prince Daeso." "Calm down." "Don't get carried away." "Wootae's right." "I won't get carried away." "Don't worry." "I vowed to pay you back... for all you did to me." "You said you'd make Jolbon stronger... but here you are about to be executed." "Isn't this amusing?" "Daeso's stringing you along." "The same will happen to you in the near future." "The minute I return to Jolbon, I'll conquer Keru... and sell your relatives as slaves." "And you won't be there to help them." "I heard you imprisoned Yuntabal." "That's right." "Are you going to kill him?" "Sosuhno will turn against you if you do." "He has disrupted the people." "I can't let my feelings get in the way." "Your Royal Highness, Lady Sosuhno wishes to speak with you." "Tell her to leave." "I have nothing to say." "Must you be like that?" "Don't you feel sorry for her?" "Go and talk to her." "Please let my father live." "You never did anything as I said." "Yet you dare ask me for a favor." "You're shameless." "If this is because of me... release my father and kill me instead." "Your father is a criminal." "He must pay, so go home." "I saw you in Hyunto once." "I thought you looked arrogant." "So you're Sosuhno." "Your Royal Highness." "Isn't this touching?" "She's willing to die for her father." "Just kill her." "I heard you were smart." "Now I realize it was a false rumor." "Shouldn't you have thought again?" "I feel sorry for you too." "I wonder why you had feelings for a girl like her." "You can go." "Don't cry." "I will seek revenge." "In order to do so, you must live." "You should think of a way to save Keru and yourself." "Do you understand?" "It's over between Puyo and Keru." "Leave Puyo and take your troop with you." "From now on, neither of you... and none of your people are allowed in Puyo again." "My Lord..." "Yuntabal..." "I'm OK." "Wipe your tears and get ready to leave." "It's time I heard of his execution..." "Sir!" "What happened?" "Yuntabal's leaving Puyo." "What?" "He didn't kill them?" "Prince Daeso told them never to set foot in Puyo again." "What the..." "I was hoping he'd kill them all." "That's a pity." "But it's still our gain." "A huge stumbling block is gone." " Handang." " Yes?" "It's our turn to shine now." "Congratulations!" "You fool..." "What now?" "Your Highness." "I heard Yuntabal's leaving Puyo." "You did promise, didn't you?" "Your Highness." "Give me one more chance and I'll make it work for us all." "You want me to help you when I can't even help myself?" "Don't you see what I'm going through?" "Get lost!" "You pathetic fools..." "Dang..." "Why that little..." "How dare the pot call the kettle black?" "Listen carefully." "We've always feared a potential war." "I will build a strong nation none will dare mess with." "But I won't initiate a war." "I have appointed some new ministers." "I want you all to do your best." "Chief General Heukchi is Chief Commander of Military Affairs." "Minister of Administration" " Makyunghoo." "Minister of Palace Affairs" " Sookgun." "General Chungoo" " Kyungsool." "General Jigoo" " Baekchun." "Naro is Head of Palace Bodyguards and Palace Garrison." "Foreign Affairs Minister" " Jinyong." "Tax Minister" " Haebulchan." "All other ministers keep their posts." "Daeso." "How can you do this?" "Don't call me by my name." "That's rude." "Forgive me, Dae..." "Your Royal Highness." "So, what is it?" "If you put someone in my place, shouldn't you give me a new job?" "How can you do this to your only brother?" "We had too many new talents." "I had to leave you out." "I'll find you a decent position later." "A decent position?" "There aren't any left." "The only vacancy is Head of Gatekeepers." "Is that what you want me to do?" "Even that position is above you." "Daeso!" "Leave me alone." "How can he do this to me?" "Try to be more understanding." "He needs more time to secure his place in the Palace." "He's still very vulnerable." "Wait a little bit." "I'll tell Daeso to give you a title when it's the right time." "No thanks." "I don't want you to make him do that." "Mother." "You'll be sorry you deserted me." "(Keru)" "Yeomieul." "What is it?" "Yuntabal has been banished from Puyo." "What do you mean?" "Prince Daeso and Chief Songyang ganged up on him." "Lord Yuntabal has lost all his privileges." "If Puyo and Piryu become allies, Keru will be surrounded by enemies." "Staying here will put you in danger too." "Your Majesty, you shouldn't be out here." "You should be in bed." "It's OK." "The fresh air is doing me much good." "I feel much better now." "Your Majesty." "Yuhwa." "Yes, Your Majesty." "I let go of everything... to make my life a little easier." "But just seeing you makes my heart ache." "You're still not overJumong's death... and I'm making you go through so much more." "I feel so bad." "Your Majesty..." "I took a wrong turn." "And now I'm paying the price." "You were looking for me?" "Have a seat." "I have something to report first." "I shuffled some of the ministers around." " And I met Piryu's Chief Songyang..." " Daeso." "Yes, Your Majesty." "You're my representative." "There's no need to report to me." "Do whatever you want." "But I need you to promise something." "Tell me what that is." "I heard you confined Lady Yuhwa while I was ill and needed her help." "Being rude to her is like insulting me." "I want you to take care of her." "I will do as you say, Your Majesty." "Jumong..." "Excuse me." "Have you seen a tall, handsome man?" "It's the Iron Army." "They must be here for a reason." "It might mean Prince Jumong's alive." "Yeah." "Let's go find out." "This is Prince Jumong of Puyo." "Is it him?" "I'm sure of it." "Take him out." "Yes, sir." "Your Highness..." "Go." "Move!" "Commander." "Calm down!" "Let's go." "What happened?" "He's alive." "Are you sure?" "Yes!" "Your Highness, Mopalmo is here." "I brought this sword to save you." "But Mopalmo..." "The Iron Army is here to take him to Hyunto." "What?" "We must save him before he gets there." " Your Highness!" " Mopalmo!" "Your Highness!" "Mopalmo!" "Your Highness!" "Your Highness!" "Your Highness!" "This is stronger than the Han's sword." "I made it just for you!" "Your Highness!"