"Miss!" "Miss!" "What happened?" "Why you..." "You jerks." "Are you OK?" "Yes." "Do you recognize him?" "I don't." "I think I do." "He's a Haengin soldier we met on your first trip as our leader." "Why do they want me dead?" "Even if he had a grudge... there's no way a soldier would attack a troop." "It could become a political issue." "You came back alone?" "A bodyguard attacked us." "What?" "You pathetic fool!" "Forgive me!" "Forgive me!" "Forgive me!" " Call in my men!" " Yes, sir." "What did you find out?" "The Haengin commander we traded with... (Sayong, Yuntabal's tactician) was Baemang." "His superiors caught him... trying to embezzle the gold he was supposed to pay us with." "They kicked him out of the army." "He and his men then became bandits." "Bandits?" "(Kepil, Yuntabal's assistant) You mean she was attacked by bandits?" "Yes." "I should've killed him then and there." "This is serious." "They used to be soldiers so they should be very well trained." "This really is bad." "We don't stand a chance against them." "Now they know our size and location." "It's too dangerous to go on." "We should return to Puyo." "Sayong's right." "Guys with grudges will hunt you down like a mad dog." "Mad dogs are best when avoided." "Let's turn back, Miss." "I heard they still call him commander." "Commander?" "But they're bandits." " That's nonsense." " It's not that simple." "(Oi) They train harder than soldiers do." "They're willing to die for their commander." "(Mari) No wonder the soldiers are no match." "(Hyupbo) This is bad..." "Captain." "There's no point in pushing forward." "We should go back to Puyo." "He's right." "Talk to Sosuhno." "Actually, I want to go to Gosan no matter what happens." "But Sosuhno is our leader and we should wait for her decision." "Come with me." "Where to?" "To the bandits' hideout." "What?" "What for?" "I want to check them out." "Cap..." "(Puyo Palace)" "What do you want?" "(Yangjung, Hyunto governor) We're going to attack the Southwest Yi." "Our Emperor wishes to give you a chance to serve the Han." "He requests you send 1 0,000 soldiers." "This is an opportunity to show your allegiance... and restore our estranged friendship." "We know what His Majesty is like." "He'll never send reinforcements." "I agree." "But he still hasn't given an answer." "He usually does immediately." "Maybe he has different plans." "(Jinyong, Tax Minister) I doubt it." "It's probably because of the recent trade issue." "He's worried refusing the demand might lead to another salt scare." " Chief General." " Yes?" "Can we afford to send 1 0,000 soldiers?" "Not from the city and the borders... but there will be no problem if we send the Sachooldo soldiers." "(Heukchi, Chief General) The King knows that." "Prime Minister." "What can we gain from sending reinforcements?" "It could solve the trade issue." "We could even demand steel weapons." "Why don't we demand they arm our men and pay for their expenditures?" "(Bulgae, Court Minister) That's a great idea." "But I doubt they will comply." "We must wonder... whether the Han can win the war as Yangjung says they will." "We mustn't send men to a losing battle." "Did you check up on them?" "Yes." "The subjects are still discussing whether they should comply or not." "They can discuss all they want but isn't it up to King Kumwa?" " Dongsun." " Yes, Governor." "Tell Daeso I'd like to see him in private." "I will, Governor." "Trade with the Han will stop again if the King refuses Yangjung's demand." "Daeso, you went to all that trouble in Hyunto." "I just hope it wasn't all in vain." "Father will make a wise decision." "Try not to worry too much." "No." "He'll never do anything to help the Han." "Things have changed since then." "Refusing Yangjung's demand will affect the salt situation... and Father knows we'll have to go to war over it." "This is stupid." "Why are we putting up with this?" "That Yangjung keeps on bothering us." "Daeso." "Why don't I just kill him?" "Are you sure you're a prince?" "Think before you speak." "Don't shout at him." "He's just upset." "I apologize." "Your Highness." "Yangjung wants to speak to you in private." "I need you to convince His Majesty." "1 0,000 Puyo soldiers fighting for the Han... will be His Majesty's worst nightmare." "What will you do for us if we do send our men?" "We'll take good care of them." "They'll be treated just like our own." "And there will be no more trade issues." "Arm all our men with steel weapons and let them keep them." "Your Majesty, Prince Daeso is here." "Let him in." "What brings you here?" "Your Majesty." "I just met Yangjung." "We reached an agreement." "He will equip all our soldiers with steel weapons... and let them bring them back." "Did he ask you to convince me?" "If he sticks to his word we'll become a nation even they can't disregard." "No one will look down on us if we have 1 0,000 men armed with steel." "Daeso." "Yes, Your Majesty." "How many of them will make it back if Han loses the war?" "Must I barter away soldiers' lives just to make a powerful nation?" "Your Majesty." "Shouldn't sacrifices be made to gain prosperity and power?" "Such sacrifices will anger the people." "The people will rise against us and divide Puyo in two." "But if we don't send our men trade will become a problem again." "If they dare try to oppress us again, I will wage war against them." "This must be given much thought." "Don't make any hasty decisions." "Nothing's been decided yet?" "Not yet." "Sending 1 0,000 men to a war they might lose is very risky." "(Yuntabal, Lord of Jolbon Keru) No matter how sweet the offer is..." "It won't be easy for King Kumwa." "(Wootae, Yuntabal's bodyguard) What do you think he'll say?" "I don't know." "Kumwa will contemplate the profits he'll gain if they win... and the people's grievances in case they lose." "No matter what Kumwa's decision is our troop will make a handsome profit." "Who's there?" "Anything of interest?" "Yes." "There are about 20 men excluding those in training." "Their weapons are formidable too." "There are dozens locked in the prison." "I think they'll be sold off as slaves." "Only two roads lead to the hideout." "One is too close to a cliff to attack." "They wait in ambush over here and attack and plunder passersby." "They take the people to the hideout." "Captain." "Did you check up on them?" "They're still at the inn." "(Baemang, Haengin bandit chief) So they're going back to Puyo?" "Now they know about us, they'll be too scared to leave." "We'll get them by surprise as soon as they do." "Get that tramp Sosuhno alive and bring her to me." "Understand?" "Yes, Commander." "Miss." "Miss." "What's there to think about?" "No one wants to die in an unknown land." "Please let us go home." "Sayong." "Yes, Miss." "What do you think my father would do?" "Lord Yuntabal isn't reckless." "Are you saying I'm being reckless?" "We can't confront them with a troop this size." "We should avoid battles we're bound to lose." "To be honest..." "I want to go to Gosan whatever happens." "Miss." "Because I know my father's testing me." "That's why I want to." "But?" "Like Kepil said..." "I won't let my selfishness make my men suffer." "Get ready to leave." "Miss." "Great idea." "Oh, what good timing." "We're going back to Puyo." "Start packing." "I'm sorry it turned out this way but I have no choice." "I'll go with your decision but please hear me out first." "Go ahead." "I joined only a short while ago... but I've learned that business is a war for profit." "If we give up expecting to lose... we'll never get a chance to win." "There's no telling when we'll get another chance to go to Gosan." " We all know that but..." " Please." "Give me 2 days." "I'll eliminate the threat that's keeping us from reaching Gosan." "You'll eliminate the threat?" "Then you'll fight the bandits?" "I haven't decided on my next move yet." "Trying to clear a new route would work too." "I'll make sure I won't bring any harm to the troop." "You have 2 days." "If you can't find a way by then... we turn back." "What the heck can we do in 2 days?" "You saw them with your own eyes." "They're just as good as soldiers." "Getting there was hard enough." "How can we kill their leader?" "I'll go to their hideout myself." "What?" "Oh no!" "Please don't kill me." "Please!" "Please!" "Get off." "Move!" "This is our latest catch." " What did they have?" " Silk and rubies." "They'll be worth more than their goods." "You look pretty strong." "Lock them up." "Yes, Commander." " A penny for your thoughts?" " Huh?" "It's nothing." "What do you think Jumong will come up with?" "I don't expect much." "It's an impossible task." "I gave him 2 days... because I know how much this trip means to him." "We can put this off to some other day." "But he... can't afford to do so." "He needs his father's approval... much more desperately than I need mine." "So the scales have been tipped." "What does that mean?" "You were weighing Jumong and Daeso... but the scales have been tipped in Jumong's favor." "I don't want to deny it." "It's like..." "He makes me... want to help him out." "I feel for him." "I think he'd be lost without me." "Do you know what I mean?" "Miss!" "Miss." "We're in trouble." "What is it?" "Prince Jumong didn't go looking for a new route." "Then where did he go?" "He went to the bandits' hideout." "Jumong's sidekick Oi told Dongjoo." "That they'd come back with Baemang's head." "Why those..." "What were they thinking?" "I think we've seen the last of them." "There aren't many guarding us." "We only have to take out 4 men." "They'll lower their guard at night." "Kill Baemang and his henchman and the others will break ranks." "Commander." "A man from Puyo came for some slaves." "Really?" "Welcome." "Where's Dochi?" "He couldn't make it this time." "I have full authority so we can trade as usual." "Any good ones?" "Quite a few." "Talk business later." "You must be tired." "Why don't we have a drink?" "Go check out the slaves." "Sir." " Here you go." " Thanks." " Cheers." " Cheers." "Drink up." "We have some good-looking girls." "Would you like to meet some?" "I'm not in a hurry." "Let's take our time." "As you wish." "By the way, what's the emergency?" "Your boss always picks his own slaves." "The Hyunto governor is in Puyo." "Sir." "What is it?" " Are you sure?" " Yes." "Now." "OK." "Hey." "Hey, you there." "Come over here." "Come on." "Captain." "He's not here." "Put your swords down." "It's been a while, Your Highness." "I never thought I'd see you here." "And you thought you ruled the world." "You're a lucky man, Commander." "This is a golden opportunity." "What do you want me to do?" "My boss will reward you greatly if you kill them." "I want that tramp Sosuhno more than anything." "That's up to you." "Just make sure you kill them." " I'm counting on you, Commander." " Have a safe trip." " Let's go." " Sir." "Will you really kill him?" "If he really is a prince, we might get in trouble." "Capturing Sosuhno is our priority." "I'm going to kill Handang one day." "(Dochi, black market dealer) Really?" "Are you serious?" "I'm positive." "We'll be rid of Jumong and his gang and maybe that Sosuhno if we're lucky." "It seems like I'm about to hit it big." "I don't have time to waste." "Prince Youngpo would love to hear this." "Send someone and ask him to come over." " I will." " Good." "Your Highness..." "Yeomieul." " Yeomieul." " Yeomieul." "Don't just stand there." "Take her inside." " OK." " OK." "How do you feel, Yeomieul?" "You scared us." "I'm fine." "You need some rest." "What's happened so far?" "His Majesty hasn't decided whether to send soldiers or not." "His subjects can't decide either." "He seems to be very troubled." "Why is he taking so long?" "Sending reinforcements will please the Emperor very much." "I just don't understand what's so hard." "Daeso, try talking to him again." "I don't dare." "It might provoke him." "I don't have much time either." "If he won't give an answer... then I have no choice." "What do you mean?" "Isn't it obvious?" "The truce Prince Daeso worked so hard for will end here." "That was between us." "It has nothing to do with this." "Don't make things worse." "I was moved when you gave me Haemosu's head." "And so I offered to help you for the sake of our nations' ties." "But now I see you're afraid of your father." "I guess this is it." "This is unbelievable." "Is there nothing we can do but wait?" "There are times when you have no other choice." "Why, I should just burn them all alive." "How long must I stay low whenever those Hans come by?" "Hey, Musong." "Yes?" "Do you know how I managed to stay single for so long?" "It's because I dedicated my life to this iron chamber." "This iron chamber is my family." "Putting out the fire is like killing my own family!" "Jeez, I'm really sorry." "Prince Jumong is the only one who can take all my sorrows away." "Dear Prince Jumong." "Please become Crown Prince and save me from my misery." "Watch what you're saying." "What if someone hears you?" "I told you to stop drinking." "I know I'm right!" "Whatever they say Prince Jumong should be Crown Prince!" " I said stop it." " You wretch!" "What did you just say?" "What about Jumong?" "Do you have a death wish?" "Your Highness." "He's just too drunk, that's all." "Please have mercy." "Don't you dare say that again!" "Forgive me, Your Highness." "Listen carefully, Mopalmo." "I know His Majesty treasures you." "But if you say that once more even he won't be able to save you." "OK?" "!" "I told you to stop drinking." "And?" "The King still hasn't made his mind up." "Your Highness." "The Han might cut off our salt supply if we don't send reinforcements." "What are we going to do?" "I'm going to Gosan." "Gosan?" "Is it for the salt?" "Yes." "Trade with the Han has reopened but that won't be the end of it." "I want to ease the King's troubles." "I know what you mean." "But I've only heard of it." "I'm not sure if the mountain exists." "Don't worry." "I gained confidence after meeting a man from Gosan." "Contact Yuntabal and keep checking if there's any news from Jumong." "I will, Your Highness." "I, Yangjung, governor of Hyunto... have been awaiting your wise decision." "Yangjung." "Yes." "I... will not send reinforcements." "Do you understand that means we can no longer trade with you?" "I decide whether we send reinforcements." "Blocking trade that was just reopened just because we refused to... will signal to the world how narrow-minded you are." "You're going too far." "This is nothing compared to how much you insulted us." "I'll give you time to think it over." "Give me all the time you have and my answer will be the same." "Leave." "The Southwest Yi will burn to ashes for confronting us." "Our Emperor can do the same to you." "You wretch!" "Go and tell your emperor." "I can take you on any time." "Tell him the one to end up in ashes... will be you and not us." "I'll make sure he hears that." "Listen up, all of you." "No one is to mention this again." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Chief General." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Shift all men into battle position." "Stand ready in case the Han attack." "I, Chief General Heukchi, will do as you command." "Yeomieul." "The King rejected Yangjung's request and ordered we prepare against attack." "General Chungoo." "Send a message to Sachooldo... and tell the Jega to check their provisions and soldiers." "They should be ready to move whenever His Majesty gives orders." "Yes, Chief General." "General Jigoo." "Tell all captains in the city... to check their rations and report back to me." "Yes, Chief General." "(Bulgae, Court Minister) Are we just going to sit around?" "We should tell His Majesty a war is unadvisable." "Court Minister." "It's too late." "There's nothing we can do." "Instead of saying a war is unadvisable we should think of a way to win." "We are his advisors." "(Haebulchan, Foreign Affairs Minister) No." "If we can't change his mind... shouldn't we go to Hyunto and talk him into stopping the war?" "Didn't you see how rude Yangjung was?" "(Jinyong, Tax Minister) Unless we send reinforcements... there's no room for compromise." "Our biggest problem is salt." "If we can't secure salt, our people as well as our soldiers will all die." "We must find a way." "Your Majesty, Yeomieul is here." "Let her in." "What is it?" "Your Majesty." "I poured all my energy into a 1 0-day service for you and Puyo." "How come you never came to visit?" "I'm very disappointed." "I already told you I won't interfere in your affairs." "If you're here to complain, you might as well leave." "Your Majesty." "I've always cherished something more than myself until now." "Before I became the Sorceress, I used to cherish you." "And after I became the Sorceress, I only cherish Puyo." "How can you do this to me when I lived my life for you and Puyo?" "I've been cherishing someone too, someone called Haemosu." "Just thinking what you did to him... disgusts me." "The pain will stay with me until I die." "I heard you might go against the Han." "That's right." "Do you think we stand a chance?" "Your animosity towards me is clouding your judgement." "The gods will not aid such reckless decisions." "Please be wise and prudent, for the sake of our nation." "Are you saying the gods will protect us only if we send 1 0,000 men to die?" "Don't abuse the name of the gods just to make me do what you want." "I sense a war is coming." "Then shouldn't we move to Keru for a while?" "No need to hurry." "We'll hear if the Han make a move." "We can start packing then." "Anyway, I wonder how Sosuhno is doing." "Miss. 2 days have passed." "We haven't heard from him." "Something must've happened." "What will you do now?" "Miss." "Let's go back to Puyo for now." "Staying here won't do any good." "I'll go to their hideout." "Miss." "What's wrong?" "This isn't you." "Why's that?" "You're quick, accurate and logical." "You sometimes even outwit your father." "But now you've totally lost it." "Do you think I'm going without a plan of my own?" "You're going to your death." "What plan could you possibly have?" "Don't worry." "After hearing where Jumong had gone, I kicked myself for not doing so first." "This wouldn't have happened if I'd appeased Baemang in some way." "I've never been able to forget what my father said when I was young." "A merchant must be able to strike deals with an enemy." "I'd forgotten I'm a merchant." "You're going to trade with bandits?" "It's not impossible." "Kepil." "Stay with the troop." "I'll go with Sayong." "Miss." "Are you afraid of going?" "No." "I'm very much intrigued." "You idiot!" "Have you lost your mind?" "Who are you?" "Tell your commander." "I'm Sosuhno, Yuntabal's daughter." "I'm here to see Commander Baemang." "You came voluntarily?" "You really are something." "Our commander isn't here." "Lock her up until the Commander gets back." "Yes, sir." "Miss!" "Miss!" "Miss..." "What happened?" "Did they get the entire troop?" "They didn't get us." "I escorted Sosuhno here." "What?" "Are you crazy?" "What did you do that for?" "I'm glad to see you're OK." "Did you really come here voluntarily?" "Yes." "What were you thinking?" "Are you OK?" "Miss." "How come you didn't tell me you'd be coming here?" "I was really shocked to hear you'd gone to kill Baemang." "I don't know what to say." "My misjudgment put you and the troop in danger." "Don't feel bad." "I came to propose a deal." "If it wasn't for you..." "I wouldn't have thought of it." "Commander." "Sosuhno came to our hideout." "What?" "What if the deal falls through?" "No merchant... puts his life on collateral." "That's too reckless." "You're just as reckless as I am." "I put my life in your hands." "Even if it falls through... and I die..." "I have no regrets." " Bring her out." " Yes, sir." "Miss." "I'll put my life in your hands too."