" Keep a close watch on the perimeters." " Yes, sir." "I'll give you a chance to do something for Puyo." "Sneak into Keru and kill Jumong." "If you kill him when even an army couldn't... you'll become a national hero... and your family will become nobles." "I'll look after your family until you return." "Turn your back on us, and their lives will be in danger." "Commander." "Commander." "What brings you here at this hour?" "One of our business troops is being detained in Haengin." "The manager has been killed." "Weren't you on friendly terms with them?" "Why are they being detained?" "The Han and Puyo forced Haengin to stop trading with Jolbon." "Their allied forces killed the manager." "Puyo and the Han formed an alliance." "They are pressuring other tribes and nations... to stop trading with us completely." "Welcome." "The chiefs are very angry." "I hope it doesn't affect our union." "The Malgal tribe has decided to stop trading horses with us." "South Okjuh won't trade with us either." "We just can't tell how many tribes and nations... have given in to the Han-Puyo alliance." "They'll impose an embargo for fear of the Han and Puyo... but they'll change their mind if we offer Gosan's salt." "I'll take this matter into my own hands." "Don't worry." "If you want to go to Gosan, you have to pass Suhsan." "From what I know, even Suhsan has imposed an embargo on us." "How will you bring the salt when you can't even get there?" "I'm sure you know the famine is beginning to take its toll." "There are even signs of plague, thanks to the sudden downpour." "South Okjuh won't sell us any medicine." "If the plague spreads, people will die by the hundreds." "But they'll starve too, if we don't get any food." "Didn't you say you'd fight the Han and solve all our problems?" "Jolbon will perish if you can't turn things around." "If you don't do something fast, we might do something you won't like." "I agree with him." "Did you check?" "North Okjuh won't sell us any food." "More migrants join us every day." "The food we have won't last long." "Jolbon's union will break if we can't secure food fast." "Is there a way to overcome this?" "These envoys are from the tribes and nations... that have decided to stop trading with Jolbon." "Okjuh, Eupru, Sookshin, Haengin..." "Sunbi, Heuksun Malgal, Suhsan, Youngbek, Soochan..." "Why isn't the Mau envoy here?" "They're being stubborn." "General Heukchi." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Send some men to pressure the Mau tribe." "If they refuse to give in... kill the chief." "I will, Your Majesty." "Any tribe or nation that refuses to side with us will fall." "Attempt to trade with Jolbon, and you will be the first to see... what it's like to be attacked by Puyo and the Han's allied forces." "Now it's only a matter of time before Jolbon collapses." "I suggested we impose an embargo... to buy us some time to gather provisions and war supplies." "We must get ready to attack them when they are in total chaos." "Good idea." "I'll ask the Emperor for some provisions." "Yangsullan deserves some credit for her role in this new alliance." "She wrote to me and suggested I come and help you out." "I know." "Thank you." "I'll do anything if it will get you back on track again." "Is Bubunno in Keru?" "Yes." "Send a spy to Jolbon to check on him." "I will." "Are you OK?" "Prince Daeso sent me." "Why haven't you killed Jumong yet?" "Prince Daeso wants you to act fast." "Have you joined their army?" "I applied to get closer to Jumong." "He appointed me as Head of the Headquarters Garrison." "I'll kill him soon." "Don't forget that your family's life is at stake." "Come on, wait!" "Take your time, take your time." "Stand in line." "There's enough for everyone." "Stand in line!" " Wait for your turn." " Stand in line." " Wait..." " Line up..." "Hey, you!" " Get him, get him!" " Come over here!" "Get over here!" " Why you..." " Why you..." "What's that?" "Hey!" "What was that for?" "Come here, come here..." "You little..." "We should throw you in prison." "You'll rot in prison for this!" "What did you just blow at him?" "Why that little..." "Isn't this gourd flower powder?" "How did you know this could be used as poison?" "How awful!" "He'll only cause us trouble." "We should kick him out of Keru!" "Don't say that to our leader!" "Leader?" "They're a group of bandits." "We should lock them up." "Guards!" " Lock these kids up!" " Wait!" "Is he your leader?" "Yes." "Starting from today, you kids should work for me." "You too!" "Mopalmo." "They're only kids." "Let it go." "Follow me!" "Follow me." "Up there." "What the heck?" "Sit down." "Sit here, in a line." "You." "Gourd flower powder..." "You're a smart kid." "Come and help me make weapons." "When CommanderJumong wipes out the Han to build his nation... we'll use our skills to make farming tools." "I might make weapons to kill people now... but one day I'll make great tools... to feed and nourish our prosperous new nation!" "Will you work for me?" "Yes." "Very well." "Then follow me." "Commander." "We gave all our provisions to the migrants." "We'll all suffer if we don't get food fast." "If we can't find a way out, Jolbon's union might fall apart." "Songyang will rebel if you don't do something." "Let's attack and wipe out Puyo and the Han's allied forces." "Right, we can't just starve to death." "We don't have a supply route." "We can't go to war without any provisions." "How can we fight when there are even signs of a plague?" "We must bring in Gosan's salt." "Contact Baemang and see if he can get it through to us." "OK." "I'll go in person." "But..." "Is it true that no tribe will trade with us?" "So they say." "Then aren't we completely cornered?" "Why worry when we have Commander Jumong on our side?" "Good evening." "Why are you out here so late?" "Commander." "I heard what happened." "But we trust you." "Your son's name is Sangchun, isn't it?" "His wife's pregnant again." "He has some talent." "I'll name your second child too." "Tell me when it's born." "I will, sir." "Hello." "We didn't get to talk much so I don't know anything about you." "Are you married?" "Not yet." "Why worry about a strong young man?" "I'm more worried about him." "He might die a virgin." "Find him a wife, please." "Sure." "I'll see if I can find a nice young lady." "See you." "Did the Commander name your son?" "Yes." "He named all the children born in the hideout." "When we were short of food he gave his share to the kids." "We're willing to die for the Commander." "The spy we sent to Keru is back." "Really?" "Yes." "Report to Prince Daeso." "Bubunno hasn't killed Jumong yet... but he has an important job and can get close to him." "He'll take action soon." "How are things in Jolbon?" "The embargo has caused much chaos." "The chiefs met up to try to find a solution... but they failed miserably." "A plague has broken out in Piryu due to the recent downpour." "Is that so?" "Infiltrate into Piryu and spread the rumor... that the gods sent the plague to punish Jumong for betraying Puyo." "I will." "Naro." "Yes, Your Highness." "Jumong will do anything he can to break through the embargo." "He has nothing but Gosan's salt." "Block all the routes from Gosan to Jolbon." "I will." "Attack!" "Commander." "What happened?" "We moved at night... but Puyo's soldiers were already lying in ambush." "Baemang is dead and our men were wiped out." "I sent a messenger to Okjuh and Haengin in secret... but they refused to smuggle us anything." "The Han and Puyo's allied forces are residing there already." "You mean we can't get any food or salt?" "The only way to secure enough food to feed us all... is to bring it in from the south." "They have a rich harvest due to the fine weather and rich soil." "But how will we transport it over hundreds of miles?" "It's impossible." "If we give up now, we'll never get over this." "We have to do something." "Lady Sosuhno and I will think of a way." "Keep an eye on the Puyo-Han allied forces." "Yes, sir." "Hey, Oi." "What are you staring at?" "Look at him." "Who?" "That Bubunno guy." "Wow, he's one great fighter." "He said he was from Okjuh." "But his stance is that of a Puyo soldier." "How can a guy from Okjuh fight like a Puyo soldier?" "Jeez, what's wrong with you?" "What about his stance?" "Who cares?" "Don't you think he's familiar?" "Come on, how could he be?" "Oi." "Don't think too much." "Just go get some rest." " OK?" " You do that." "Where did I see him...?" "Where's Bubunno?" "He was here a while ago." "Commander!" "What happened?" "He snuck into the Commander's chamber and tried to kill him." " Huh?" " You useless jerk!" "Where are you from?" "I'm from Okjuh." "Tell me the truth." "Where are you from?" "!" "I'm from Okjuh." "I know you're from Puyo." "You fight like the Puyo soldiers do." "Tell me the truth." "Who sent you?" "Are you really from Puyo?" "Tell me the truth." "Who sent you?" "Prince Daeso told me to kill you." "He knows you take in migrants regardless of where they're from... so he made me disguise myself as one." "I was an officer under Naro and I worked for Prince Daeso." "I deserve to die." "But let me say something before I do." "A long time ago..." "Prince Daeso sent me to spy on you when you left Mt." "Bongye to come here." "I killed a watchguard and snuck in to kill you." "But I was shocked to see you lead your men the way you did." "I've served many officers in Puyo... but I've never been so deeply moved." "Although I first met you as a target..." "I respect you with all my heart." "If the gods had let me meet you... before I came to serve Prince Daeso... my life would've been different." "Shut up!" "How dare you say such a thing!" "Let's quit this nonsense." "Commander." "Kill him and send his head back to Puyo." "I'm not saying this to save my life." "I tried to kill you because my family is being held hostage... but I'm happy to have served you for as long as I was here." "If I get to live again, please let me serve you." "Please kill me." "Untie him." "Commander." "Don't let him delude you." "He tried to kill you." "He must die." "Step aside." "Return to Puyo." "If I don't kill you..." "Prince Daeso will kill me." "I'd rather be killed by you... than by Prince Daeso." "Please kill me." "Return to Puyo... and tell Prince Daeso that you killed me." "He won't believe you unless you bring him my head... but I'll help you make him believe you." "I know what it's like to try and save your family from harm." "Say you killed me... and save your family." "Commander..." "Your Highness!" "What is it?" "Bubunno is back." "What happened?" "I killed Jumong." "Are you serious?" "Yes." "Where's his head?" "I sneaked into his chamber and killed him... but guards rushed in and I had to leave." "How are we to believe Jumong is really dead?" "I drove a dagger into his heart and saw him stop breathing." "Are you sure?" "Yes." "Do you believe Bubunno?" "He must've had to fight for his life." "But he doesn't have a single scratch." "How can you be sure he killed Jumong?" "Naro." "Yes?" "Contact our spy in Keru and get him to confirm what Bubunno said." "Keep a close watch on Bubunno and his family until we're sure." "I will." "He won't believe you unless you bring him my head... but I'll help you make him believe you." "I know what it's like to try and save your family from harm." "Say you killed me... and save your family." " Watch him at all times." " Yes, sir." "(Han Capital)" "What's taking him so long?" "He'll be here soon." "Let's wait a bit longer." "I came all the way here because you said it would help." "But no one is willing to help me." "Why is that?" "I'm just as frustrated as you are." "There are so many bad rumors about you." "What sort of rumors do you mean?" "Don't tell me you don't know." "Why you...!" "Mr. Hwang is here." "Mr. Hwang!" "It's been a while." "It's good to see you." "Come inside." "I've prepared a small feast." "This way." "Mr. Hwang." "I came all the way here to ask for your help." "I'm listening." "Puyo's in the midst of a great crisis." "We desperately need the Han's help." "I want to organize a Puyo-Han alliance." "If we can improve our struggling relationship... don't you think we'll both benefit from it?" "You haven't heard yet." "Puyo and the Han already joined forces a while ago." "All credit was given to Prince Daeso." "What?" "!" "But..." "But you still have a chance." "I might have to go to Hyunto." "Why is that?" "The Emperor wants me to... punish Yangjung for everything and take his place as governor." "If I become governor..." "I will help you." "Thank you." "Thank you, Mr. Hwang." "You asked for me?" "There's somewhere I'd like to go." "There's a tribe called Eupru." "Their pirates steal from North Okjuh." "I heard of them during a business trip to North Okjuh." "They're a group of outlaws from many different tribes... but no one has managed to subdue them." "What about them?" "We can use their ships and navigation skills to go south... and bring back the food we need." "They're known to be vicious." "We can't even be sure they'll help." "And we can't cross the borders because of the allied forces." "We'll gather some skilled fighters and cross the border discreetly." "I'm not sure the pirates will co-operate but that's a risk I'm willing to take." "Very well." "Did you check?" "I couldn't find Jumong anywhere." "I went to Piryu, Hwanna, Kwanna and Yunna but he's not there either." "Don't tell anyone that we went to Eupru." "I'll leave Jolbon in your hands." "Please take care." "Your Highness." "What is it?" "Our spy just got back to us." "Really?" "What happened?" "Jumong didn't show up for training or any of the official meetings." "He didn't show up?" "You mean he's really dead?" "We're not sure, but something must've happened." "What?" "Jumong is dead?" "What's going on?" "Did you really send an assassin?" "Bubunno came back and told me he killed Jumong." "But there's no proof so I'm trying to find out." "If he didn't show up for any meetings, that means he's dead." "Think about it." "If nothing has happened... shouldn't he show up and find a way out of the mess they're in?" "Shouldn't he do something to pacify the confused people?" "Jumong's men are covering it up... so that the Damul Army and Jolbon won't fall apart." "So..." "Jumong is dead, like Bubunno said." "Mauryung." "Yes, Your Highness." "See if something has happened to Jumong." "I will." "What do you see?" "I don't know what it means but a cloud hangs overJumong and Jolbon." "I think something has happened to him." "Jumong is dead?" "Prince Daeso sent an assassin." "Jumong didn't show up for any of the meetings." "He vanished into thin air." "Why else would he do that?" " It's all over at last." " Exactly, I agree." "Jonggo." "Yes, Your Highness." "Let's pay a visit to Yuhwa." "Does Yuri complain about not being able to go outside?" "He's never mentioned it." "He must know what we're going through." "It hurts even more to think that he knows." "Your Highness." "I've been having terrible nightmares." "I hope... nothing has happened to my husband." "Your nightmares have come true." "Jumong is dead." "It's hard to believe, but it's true." "Jumong has disappeared, just like that." "He wouldn't die in vain." "He united Jolbon according to the gods' will." "He'll beat the Han and build a new nation." "Why won't you mention that he'll ruin Puyo too?" "It's a pity I don't get to see you cry your heart out... but the pain will be unbearable when reality hits you." "Daeso has killed a traitor and got rid of the King's greatest trouble." "It's obvious he'll ascend to the throne." "Your Highness." "No." "Don't worry, it can't be true." "What did you just say?" "I sent an assassin to Jolbon and he killed Jumong." "Is Jumong really dead?" "I'm sure of it." "Father." "We didn't have enough resources so we were forced ask the Han for help." "ButJolbon was originally under our influence." "I'd like to conquer them before the Han does." "Please let me summon the troops." "Father." "Do as you wish." "The allied forces are guarding every road to Okjuh." "It's our only way but it looks impossible." "We're going to attack them and get through to Okjuh." "Get ready." "Yes, sir."