"We're at the border." "You never know when the enemy might provoke us." "Be prepared." "Understood?" "Yes, sir." "Chief General." "Did you meet our spy in Puyo?" "Yes." "King Kumwa is at a Puyo village not so far from here." "What's King Kumwa doing here?" "I don't know." "The people here are afraid because they know a war is near." "But we don't have a system to signal sudden attacks." "Why don't we set up a beacon?" "Back in my pirate days, we used smoke signals." "We can relay a message if we use smoke by day and fire at night." "Mari, Jaesa." "Organize something with General Buwiyum." "Yes, Your Majesty." "General Buwiyum." "Your experiences are useful after all." "Go to the Royal Library and read up on how Koguryo came to be." "Koguryo was built upon the blood and sweat of many people." "OK." "Your Majesty, this is Oi." "Come in." "Are the border guards OK?" "Yes, sir." "There's a small Puyo village called Yangchon nearby." "King Kumwa's there right now." "What's King Kumwa doing there?" "He left the Palace to travel and meet the people." "Your Majesty, this is Songju." "Come in." "Emperor Jumong is outside." "What is he doing here?" "He was inspecting Koguryo's border." "Escort him in." "I will." "Pay your respects." "This is Yuri." "Are you... really Yuri?" "Yes." "Is your mother still alive?" "Yes." "I have sinned against you both." "Please forgive me." "I heard that you formed an alliance with Puyo." "Yes, but it's in name only." "King Daeso only joined me to gain from both us and the Han." "The war against the Han is drawing near." "If Puyo keeps this up, they'll lose more than they gain." "I don't expect King Daeso to join me wholeheartedly." "But we need each other to win." "Please help him make the right decision." "I doubt I can persuade King Daeso." "But I'll try my best to make him understand." "Well?" "He left Taebong and is heading for Hakchun." "He'll visit Hakchun then return via Sunwoo Ridge." "We must attack him at the ridge." "Your Highness." "We'll wait for him at Sunwoo Ridge and attack as they return to the Palace." "Your Highness." "There's no turning back now." "If we don't kill them now, we will die." "Remember, we're doing this for you and your mother." "They'll enter the ridge soon." "OK." "You should stand back." "Escort her." "Yes, sir." "Attack!" "How much longer must I take this?" "I told you not to cause any trouble." "What the heck is this?" "I only did what you can't do." "We're doing all the dirty work so you can get your throne back." "Shut up!" "Father." "Your Highness." "I'll kill them myself." "Before you do, find out who's behind it." "There's someone else behind this?" "Your Highness." "Piryu." "Your Highness." "We planned this to put Prince Piryu on the throne." "You'll use him to gain power, then kill him to take over yourself." "Yuntabal." "I should've put an end to this long ago." "I shouldn't have taken pity on you." "Your Highness, this is my fault." "Punish me instead." "Counselor." "Yes, Your Highness." "Banish them both from Koguryo." "If you set foot in Koguryo again, I will kill you myself." "The Empress is waiting for you." "Go inside." "Sit down." "Did you... really try to kill the Emperor?" "I thought it was the only way to save us both." "I trusted you." "How could you fall for their scheme?" "Is that all you think of the Emperor?" "!" "I was afraid." "Afraid of the way the Emperor looks at Yuri... and afraid that he'd abandon us." "You know how much I tried to take after Emperor Jumong." "Tell me." "Were all my efforts in vain?" "!" "Piryu..." "If you really care about me... you wouldn't dare say you'd want to resign as Empress." "You may be able to give everything up for the Emperor, but I can't!" "Why are you forcing your decision on me?" "Why are you ruining your sons' future?" "The Puyo ironsmiths made this with the technology we taught them." "What do you think?" "It's great." "Well done." "We'll speed up the production so that every soldier has one." "The armor will meet the deadline too." "I know how tired you all are." "But your efforts will help Koguryo take over the Han." "Thank you, Your Majesty." "Your Highness, where have you been?" "What is it?" "The Emperor is looking for you." "What happened?" "She banished Yuncheryung and Yangtak." "Banished them?" "What for?" "They plotted treason." "Treason?" "No one else knows." "Don't tell anyone." "Your Majesty, the Empress is here." "Escort her in." "I will." "Have a seat." "The iron chamber is up and running and everyone's preparing for the war." "But there's a problem." "What's that?" "We'll need more provisions if Haengin and North Okjuh join us." "I was going to send a business troop to get more provisions." "Then I'll put you in charge of provisions and war supplies." "Sure." "You look disturbed." "Is something wrong?" "Sosuhno." "Your Majesty." "I banished Yuncheryung and Yangtak from Koguryo." "Forgive me for acting without your permission." "I trust your judgment... but Yuncheryung is your aunt." "Why did you banish her?" "They tried to cause disruption." "I'll make sure it doesn't happen again." "Please focus on preparing for the war." "What do you do these days?" "I visit the library and read up on how Koguryo came to be." "I realized what my father went through." "It helped me resolve my misunderstandings." "Yuri." "Yes?" "Our existence will bring chaos to those who helped establish Koguryo." "Act wisely and don't cause any trouble." "Do you understand?" "Yes." "I was afraid." "Afraid of the way the Emperor looks at Yuri... and afraid that he might abandon us." "You know how much I tried to take after Emperor Jumong." "If you really care about me... you wouldn't dare say you'd want to resign as Empress." "You may be able to give everything up for the Emperor, but I can't!" "Why are you forcing your decision on me?" "Why are you ruining your sons' future?" "Your Highness." "I didn't know Piryu was in so much despair." "I wasn't a terrible mother to Piryu and Onjo." "I didn't know how much Yuri's existence shocked them." "I didn't know anything." "I just... forced them to give everything up." "The princes will understand you one day." "I don't know what I tried to do." "I don't know if anything's worth hurting my own son so much." "Your Highness." "What should I do now?" "How can I help the Emperor and Koguryo... and protect my sons too?" "What can I do to save Piryu from his anger and despair?" "I'll never fathom what you're going through." "But I'd like to think there's a reason the gods are putting you through this." "Your Majesty, this is Officer Mari." "Come in." "Sit down." "What is it?" "Do you know Yuncheryung and Yangtak were banished?" "The Empress told me." "Do you know what happened?" "Tell me." "They plotted treason." "Treason?" "They hired mercenaries to kill you but the Empress stopped them." "That's why they were banished." "Who else knows of this?" "No one but me." "Don't tell anyone." "But Your Majesty." "This matter is too important to ignore." "Don't you see why the Empress resolved it by banishing them?" "She must be very distressed." "I don't want this to cause any more disruption." "I understand." "Governor." "What is it?" "Our spies say Koguryo is producing weapons." "How can they do that with no ironsmiths?" "Puyo sent some ironsmiths to help them." "What?" "Are you sure?" "Yes." "King Daeso sent them upon EmperorJumong's request." "Puyo lied to you about maintaining their ties with the Han." "They used you from the beginning." "He fooled me?" "!" "That wretch Daeso!" "Stop drinking all day and go get some fresh air." "Didn't you see the lightning that day?" "It still haunts me." "I'm too scared to go outside." "I feel like I'll be next." "Will you stay indoors forever?" "When I fall asleep, I dream of Jumong strangling me." "Taemajin, I can't go on like this." "What should I do?" "What is it?" "King Daeso wishes to see you." "You asked for me?" "You've been drinking all day?" "Sit down." "How long will you go on like this?" "Isn't it time you come to your senses?" "Do you know where our father is?" "No." "He's traveling around Puyo to see how the people are." "He's dedicating his life to Puyo." "Stop wasting your time and accompany him." "Learn what you can do for Puyo." "You want me to visit remote villages?" "Even our ailing father can do it." "Leave immediately." "Your Majesty!" "It's an order!" "I won't forgive you if you disobey me." "I'm not good enough to take you on." "Not at all." "You've improved since I saw you at the tournament." "I'll help you with your training." "Thank you." "Are you practicing?" "Yes." "Your Highness." "Why don't you fight Prince Yuri?" "Why would I when the outcome is obvious?" "I can't beat Yuri." "I've never had proper training." "I'd like to learn from you." "Forget it." "I'm not interested in training anymore." "Keep it up and impress everyone during the war." "He looks upset." "What happened?" "I don't know." "I have a request." "What is it?" "I'll send a business troop down south to buy some provisions." "Please let Piryu and Onjo lead it." "Won't it be a long and hard journey?" "Do you have to send Piryu and Onjo?" "I'm sure they can handle it." "Please say yes." "Do as you wish." "Your Highness, they're here." "I'll give you an assignment." "A business troop will sail south to secure provisions for the war." "I want you two to lead it." "Your Highness." "Isn't Kepil in charge of the journey?" "Stay out of it." "Piryu." "Yes?" "It'll be a difficult journey... but you'll be fine as I know how much you care for Koguryo." "Onjo." "Yes, Mother." "It'll be tough." "Can you do it?" "I'll do it." "Then leave." "Your Highness." "I just don't understand." "Why are you sending them on such a rough journey?" "Counselor." "Yes?" "I want them to see how vast this world is." "Governor, King Kumwa is traveling Puyo's border villages." "Are you sure?" "Yes." "You don't have much farming land." "How do you make a living?" "We sell herbs in the summer to get by... but many starve in the winter." "King Daeso provides us with food but it's just not enough." "Some officers are embezzling the food." "Please tell King Daeso what we're going through." "Sure, I'll do that." "Your Majesty!" "My son has something for you." "He caught it, but he wants you to have it." "Thank you." "Your Majesty." "Prince Youngpo is here." "Father." "Here you go." "Let's drink." "Why are you doing this?" "Please return to the Palace." "Father." "I've never been as happy as I am now." "Letting go of my obsessions has cleared my soul." "Youngpo." "Yes, Father." "I know you're still discontent." "Let it go." "I'm mad at Daeso." "He won't even let me work for him." "You won't find your way until you let go of your obsession." "Travel the world with me." "You'll find your way soon enough." "Your Majesty, we're under attack!" "You must leave!" "Get them!" "Escort the King!" "Now!" "Father!" "Father." "Father..." " Youngpo..." " Father..." "It's a pity that King Daeso doesn't have an heir." "I wonder why the gods won't let him have a single child." "I don't know what to do." "Even the concubines can't get pregnant." "There's nothing we can do." "Your Highness!" "I have bad news..." "What is it?" "King Kumwa was attacked and had to return." "Attacked?" "What do you mean?" "Assassins attacked a village he was visiting." "Mother." "Your Majesty." " Mother!" " Mother!" "I'm OK." "Your Majesty." "Didn't you say you'd repent for the rest of your life?" "Look at me." "I haven't even started complaining." " Father!" " Father!" "Daeso." "Yes, Father." "I... couldn't fulfill... the dream of my youth." "Only you can take up where I left off and lead Puyo against the Han." "I promise I'll do that." "You must get well." "King Daeso." "You must join forces with Koguryo." "That's the only way we can beat the Han." "Father..." "Father." "Father!" " Your Majesty." " Father!" " Father!" " Your Majesty!" " Father!" " Your Majesty!" "Your Majesty!" " Your Majesty!" " Your Majesty!" " Your Majesty!" " Your Majesty!" " Your Majesty!" " Your Majesty!" "Reinforcements from the Han Capital will reach Yodong in a few days." "5,000 soldiers will arrive first and 20,000 will follow soon." "Why don't we attack them before they reach Yodong?" "Contact Haengin and North Okjuh and assemble the allied troops here." "I will." "Your Majesty, the Chief General is here." "Let him in." "I will." "Your Majesty." "King Kumwa has passed away." "But he was in good health when I met him at the village." "Han assassins killed him." "Jaesa." "Yes?" "Send a delegation to Puyo immediately." "I will." "Governor." "General Chun and his men are here with the reinforcements." "Welcome." "More soldiers are on their way." "Governor." "I heard you killed King Kumwa." "If Koguryo and Puyo join forces, won't it be too much for us?" "Don't worry." "We have the Emperor's support." "I'll kill Emperor Jumong and King Daeso and present him with both nations." "You asked for me?" "Prime Minister." "Yes, Your Majesty." "I'll go to Koguryo and meet Emperor Jumong." "I'd like you to accompany me." "Mother." "Onjo." "We're back." "Well done." "I hope it wasn't too hard." "It was a great success, thanks to Prince Piryu." "He's a great merchant, just like you." "So, what was it like down south?" "I was surprised at how vast and fertile the soil was." "It was warm and nice too." "I think it's nicer than it is here." "Yes." "You're right." "We'll settle there one day." "What do you mean?" "You'll find out in due time." "Your Majesty." "What is it?" "King Daeso is here." "He came without an entourage so the Han spies wouldn't notice." "My condolences on your bereavement." "Thank you for sending a delegation." "King Daeso's really here?" "Be quiet, will you?" "He came in secret with the Prime Minister." "What's he doing here?" "Why is he here?" "How should I know?" "It must be a plot." "Would a King come in person just to plot against us?" "Something big will happen soon." "Something big..." "What brings you all the way here?" "I'm here to fulfill my late father's dying wish." "I want to help you conquer the Han." "I formed an alliance to use you to our advantage." "But I swear what I say now is true." "I want to beat the Han and avenge my father's death." "You made the right decision." "If we join forces, we can and will conquer the Han." "I'm not sure I can help at all." "We don't have enough supplies or weapons." "We don't have many soldiers either." "We're more than ready to conquer Yodong." "We have enough provisions for all our allied forces." "Head of Guards?" "Yes, Your Majesty." "Summon the officers and bring the strategy map." "I will." "This is a detailed map of Yodong and their camps." "Our spies risked their lives to help complete this." "Dozens have died during the mission." "Our allied forces stand a great chance because you hold a locational advantage." "He's right." "We'll station the allied forces here and here to provide support... and fight the main battle at Yodong Plain." "I'll leave everything to Emperor Jumong." "Lead this war to victory." "Now that Koguryo and Puyo are one... we can reclaim Ancient Josun's territory and conquer Yodong too." "Chief General." "Yes, Your Majesty." "We attack immediately." "Get ready." "Yes, Your Majesty."