"What brings you here, Your Highness?" "I heard you got called back." "Congratulations." "I have a favor to ask of you." "Tell me what it is." "Let me work for you." "He wants to work here?" "Am I hearing things?" " You heard him, right?" " No!" "I'm sure he has a plan." "A plan?" "Yeah, right." "Maybe he got kicked out again." "Don't say that!" "Touch wood..." "This is insane." "If he left voluntarily it means he doesn't want to be a prince." "And if he got kicked out..." "That's even more pathetic." "Is he worth risking our lives for?" "How and where you live is up to you... but it's not easy for us to work with a prince around." "Do understand where we're coming from." "But I want to learn your trade as a worker, not as a prince." "I don't get it." "I heard His Majesty made you compete for the Crown Prince title." "But you want to work instead of doing something for Puyo?" "Can you tell me why?" "His Majesty did tell us to compete but I'm not fit to be Crown Prince." "As you already know, I've been expelled once." "Life outside the Palace made me realize how pathetic I am." "I still have a lot to see and learn." "I want to experience the world under your guidance." "I must think this over." "Please give me some time." "Your Highness." "Your Highness!" "Call me captain like you used to." "Why do you want to work here?" "Did you get kicked out again?" "No." "I chose to leave." "After all you went through to get back?" "This is absurd!" "One must work for a living but there's no room for me in there." "I'm going to work in the troop and learn more about the world." "Help me, like you always have." " This is driving me crazy!" " Your Highness!" "I mean, captain." "Actually, we losers only served you because we thought you were worth it." "But if you just leave like this, we have to start at square one." "Can't you go back for our sake?" "Yes, Your Highness." "Of course there's room for you in the Palace." "Why are you so quiet?" "Disappointments are as big as the expectations." "I never expected much anyway." "I'm sorry." "I can't take you in, not when I can't even protect myself." "But things will change." "I'm going to do my mother and master proud." "Then I'll pay back what I owe you guys." "He figured he didn't stand a chance against Prince Daeso and just quit." "Don't jump to conclusions." "I'm sure his family hated him as much as the King loved him." "Maybe he wants to compete away from the Palace." "If Sayong is right... then we're dealing with two tigers, Daeso and Jumong." "Choose wisely and the tiger will take us far... but make a mistake and we will get bitten." "What do you want to do?" "Hire him." "We can see how the competition goes... and decide which tiger we should bet our lives on." "I'll hire you, as you wish." "Thank you." "On one condition." "Go on." "Now that you're my employee I won't treat you like a prince." "My Lord!" "How dare you say that!" "Stay out of this!" "All troops have a hierarchy, just like the Palace." "Bosses must be able to order their workers around." "Otherwise nothing will work." "Will you do as I say?" "Yes." "This goes for Kepil, Wootae and Sayong, as well as Sosuhno." "Respect and learn from all who joined before you did." "I'll do as you say, my Lord." "You tell him what to do." "I will, my Lord." "Did you find anything out?" "Yes." "Prince Jumong has entrusted himself to Lord Yuntabal." "What's his job there?" "Jumong became a merchant?" "That's what I heard." "Don't worry." "I'm sure he has plans of his own." "I trust him." "I just don't know why he left at such a crucial time." "Lord Yuntabal is a wise man." "Jumong will learn a lot about the world and its people." "Your Majesty." "Go on." "Do you think Jumong can compete against Daeso and Youngpo?" "If he does become Crown Prince... the Sachooldo Jega as well as your subjects will oppose." "I'm sure they will." "In order to avoid that..." "Jumong must convince them that he's qualified to be Crown Prince." "I gave him a chance... but I can't take his side." "(Hyunto Commandery)" "Puyo's Prince Daeso and Prime Minister are here." "Send them in." "It's been a long time." "It has." "May we take a seat?" "But I have nothing to say to you." "This is the prince of Puyo!" "How dare you be so rude?" "!" "But you weren't even invited." "You're the ones being rude." "Then why did you agree to meet us?" "To get through to the King of Puyo." "Go and tell the King." "Nothing will change unless he comes here himself." "Prime Minister." "My father gave me full authority." "I'm here to work it out." "Don't turn me away." "The only way to work this out... is for King Kumwa to come... and swear he'll obey the Emperor." "How dare a mere governor look down on a prince." "Your Highness." "We must pay him back one day." "I can swallow all his insults if it will help solve this problem." "What can I do to appease him?" "I'm sure Yangjung wanted His Majesty to come in person." "We should return to Puyo... and find another way than stay and be humiliated." "No way." "You want me to return empty-handed?" "That would be the ultimate humiliation." "We must find a way." "Prime Minister." "What's worse than Yangjung's insults... is the fact that I have to compete against Jumong." "I'll do whatever it takes to work this out and impress the King." "Are you sure your men won't say a thing?" "Yes." "Don't worry." "If word leaks out..." "I'll kill the lot of you." "I'm sure you will." "By the way, I heard you have a problem with the Han." "Thanks to you." "Every cloud has a silver lining." "My solving that problem could serve your purpose." "What do you mean?" "I will obtain Okjuh's salt to save Puyo and make sure you get all the credit." "That'll put you in a favorable position." "You pathetic fool!" "Do you think the Han is stupid?" "They already took measures to stop our buying Okjuh's salt." "Your Highness." "You know I don't abide by the rules." "Even the strongest fences have holes." "Trust me." "By the way, I heard Prince Jumong joined Yuntabal's troop." "Does that mean he's out of the competition?" "I just don't get it." "I'm sure he wanted to leave because he doesn't stand a chance." "But work for a merchant?" "He must've lost his mind." "No." "He's changed since he got expelled from the Palace." "He must be up to something." "Daeso's in Hyunto." "You must keep an eye on him." "Yes, Mother." "Your Majesty, Yeomieul is here." " Bring her in." " I will, Your Majesty." "What brings you here?" "We need to talk." "You announced the three princes will compete to become Crown Prince." "Is there a problem?" "The fate of our nation depends on who becomes Crown Prince." "How could you make such a decision without consulting me first?" "This is absurd." "Yeomieul." "Yes, Your Majesty." "From now on, I won't discuss any political matters with you." "Your Majesty." "I confided in you and asked for your advice in everything." "But you locked Haemosu up for 20 years without telling me." "That eventually led to his death." " But it was for Puyo." "The gods..." " The gods?" "!" "Stop talking about them!" "Would the gods do something so wretched?" " Your Majesty..." " I'll tell you again." "From now on, I won't discuss any political matters with you." "You are dismissed." "Chunrang?" "Contact the Sachooldo sorceresses." "I'm calling an assembly." "Contact them all?" "Yes." "Call them immediately." "OK." "Goodness." "Come on." "Sloths move faster than you." " Hurry up!" " Yes, sir." "Sir." "Here's the list of goods we took out of storage today." "I asked for it ages ago." "Shape up." "It was my first time." "I'll speed up next time." "You'd better." "Let me give you some advice." "There's only one thing a petty laborer needs." "Quick wits." "You must outwit others in figuring out what your boss wants and do it." "That's the surest way to get your boss's approval." "Got that?" "Got it." "You don't get it, do you?" "Huh?" "Oh." "You want me to help them?" " That's it." " OK." "What was that for?" "Dang!" "You really don't know?" "You rascal!" "You dare put a prince to work?" "Why you..." "Mopalmo!" "Your Highness!" "What happened?" "Look at you." "What are you doing here?" "Get over here!" "You're dead meat!" "Mopalmo!" "Mopalmo!" "Mopalmo!" " Mopalmo!" " Let me go!" "Mopalmo!" "Stop it, Mopalmo!" "I said I'd do it." " You!" "Come here right now!" " Mopalmo." "Why in the world would you volunteer to do something like this?" "Mopalmo." "Yes, Your Highness?" "Do you trust me?" "Of course I trust you." "Then please just wait and see." "By the way, why are you here?" "Your Highness." "I did as you said... and didn't tell the King who smuggled the weapons out." "How long must I keep quiet?" "Ever since Prince Youngpo took charge of the iron chamber..." "I can't focus like I used to." " It's not too late to tell the King..." " Don't." "If you'll just bear with me..." "I'll tell you what to do." "Hello there, Buyoung." "You asked for me?" "Yes." "I need you to go to Yuntabal." "Give this to him." "OK." "What brings you here?" "I'm here to see Lord Yuntabal." "Tell me what for." "I work at Dochi's bar." "He told me to give this to Lord Yuntabal." "Do you know her?" "Yes." "Who is she?" "The girl Prince Jumong has his heart set on." "What's so funny?" "I noticed the look you gave her." "Now I know why." "What about the look?" "It was full of jealousy." "Are you making fun of me?" "!" "Buyoung." "Why are you here?" "Does Prince Jumong really work here?" "Where is he?" "I don't know what he's up to either." "Don't do this to yourself." "Why should you?" "Oi." "What?" "The more I know him the more I pity him." "You have to protect him." "Want to meet him?" "No, it's OK." "I should get going." " What are you doing?" " Take a break." " What does it say?" " He wants us... to return the salt we took from him." "He's willing to fight if we don't." "Are you going to?" "I don't know." "There's nothing to gain from fighting Dochi's troop." "You're right but..." "Giving in like that will hurt our pride." "Did you say pride?" "You suggested we steal his salt but you ended up getting kidnapped." "Our pride's already been hurt." "Forgive me." "Tell Wootae to return the salt." "I will, my Lord." "My Lord." "Go on." "Why do you think he wants it back even if it means fighting for it?" "There's another reason?" "He probably wants to resolve the conflict between Han and Puyo." "Dochi's helping Prince Youngpo so he'll want to give him the credit." "You could be right." "Let's take this opportunity to help and show them what we're capable of... by releasing the salt we have." "Even if we do it won't last long." "A drizzle during a drought will only agitate them more." "Are you hoping for the conflict to escalate to the point of war?" "A war is when merchants make the biggest profits ever." "We might even be able to trade our salt with Puyo's iron techniques." "Miss." "Is the workload OK?" "Yes." "There's something I want to know." "Can you answer me honestly?" "Sure." "You joined the troop to see and learn the world." "What is it for?" "Is it to lie low during troubled times and take the throne at the right time?" "I can help if you want." "Tell me the truth." "Prince Daeso went to Hyunto... and Prince Youngpo's dealing with Dochi to solve Puyo's salt problem." "Those two are trying hard to save Puyo." "You seem too idle." "It's not like I can do anything to help." "It's even more foolish to meddle in something I can't handle." "Does he really not care?" "He can't be that calm if he does." "(Hyunto Commandery)" "He doesn't want to see you." "You can leave." "Ask him one more time." "You're wasting your time." "Leave." "They left." "Don't even ask me from now on." "I won't see him." "There's a great chance Prince Daeso will become King." "Shouldn't you check him out to see if you can use him?" "You're right." "He's worth keeping a close eye on." "But that doesn't mean we must welcome him." "The more I reject him the more he'll cling to me." "I wonder what he'll bring to the table." "I can't stand this anymore." "Let's return." "Your Highness." "I've been insulted enough to last a lifetime." "Turning back now means that's all I have to gain." "But staying here won't change anything." "This isn't like you, Prime Minister." "I'm at war with Yangjung." "I can't turn back now." "Naro." "Yes, Your Highness." "We must go somewhere." "Get ready." "OK." "Where are you going?" "I'll be a few days." "Wait for me here." "I'll tell you everything when I get back." "Your Highness." "I thought you'd recovered." "You still look pale." "I'm much better now, thanks to you." "You just can't stop worrying, can you?" "I heard Jumong left again despite being called back." "Yes." "I also heard he became a merchant." "He's embarrassing the royal family." "Shouldn't he know better?" "It's my fault." "I just hope he stops worrying both you and His Majesty." "Your Highness." "What is it?" "The princes are competing for something that should be Daeso's." "I know you're upset about it." "Jumong doesn't have what it takes." "Don't be too concerned." "Concerned?" "I know whatJumong's like." "Why would I be concerned?" "My only concern is poor Daeso." "The fate of Puyo is in his hands." "He must be so stressed out." "I hope he does well." "I'm sure he will." "Let's go." "You wretch." "I know exactly what you're thinking." "You're pretending you don't care but I know you're plotting away." "I need you to come with me." "Where to?" "I need to see Musong." "You know where to find him." "Go see him yourself." "Do we have to tag along?" "I want you to hear me out too." "We'll join you." "We're not his slaves." "Why's he dragging us around?" "He's got something to say." "Let's go." "Odd or even, place your bets!" "Go on." " Even!" " Even!" "It's odd!" "Your Highness." "I mean, Jumo." " How's your luck today?" " Very poor." "Bet for me like you did last time." "Forget it." "Come on, don't waste your talent." "Just once will do." "This is all I have left." "I'll just wager it all." "Here." "Odd or even?" "Even." "Odd!" " Sorry about that." " This is insane." "That was beginner's luck." "What the..." "I have something to say." "Hey." " Why does he keep on pestering us?" " Tell me about it." "Go on then." "Musong." "What are you going to do?" "I'll get by somehow." "You know you messed up my life." "I thought I'd be compensated but now you're just a petty worker." "Don't you think this is too much?" "Musong." "What?" "Would you like to... help me fulfill a great mission?" "A great mission...?" "When I return to the Palace it will be to become Crown Prince." "Why do you think we're competing for something that should be Daeso's?" "I've been given a chance." "And I won't let it go to waste." "What can I do to help you?" "Unlike Daeso and Youngpo I have no associates." "I'll get you a job in the Palace." "I want you to go in and tell me what goes on." "But you know my situation." "I'm in trouble about the cave." "I can't work in the Palace." "Don't worry." "No one talks about it now." "Your Highness." "Please forgive us for being so narrow-minded." "We were too preoccupied with short-term gains." "We'll serve you with all we have." "What exactly will I do in the Palace?" "You'll find out when you get there." "You're not going inside?" "I'm not here to return to the Palace." "Then...?" "Naro." "Yes?" "I'm going to ask you to do something very hard." "Do you trust me on this one?" "I'm here to do your bidding." "I'll do whatever you want even if it means my death." " Thank you." " Tell me what to do." "How are you?" "Aren't you Naro?" "I thought you went to Hyunto with Prince Daeso." "You're back already?" "I have something to say." "Follow me." "Your Highness." "Where did His Majesty bury Haemosu?" "I can't tell you." "His Majesty commanded me not to." "It's for Puyo and our people." "Answer me." "Your Highness..." "Tell me and I will reward you greatly when I become King." "But if you don't, I'll kill you here and now." "So tell me." "Commander Haemosu's grave... is right beneath Mt." "Chunbu." "Mt." "Chunbu..." "Go to Mt." "Chunbu and do as I said." "I will, Your Highness." "I have to drop by somewhere." "I'll leave for Hyunto first thing tomorrow." "Come to the inn as soon as you're done." "OK, Your Highness." "Your Highness." "Why are you here at this time of night?" "I'm here to see Sosuhno." "Lead the way." "I don't want anyone to know I'm here." "OK..." "Miss." "Yes?" "What is it?" "I have something to say." "Come in." "Please come in." "How have you been?" "Your Highness." "Excuse me." "Have a seat." "I heard you went to Hyunto to work out a solution." "How did it go?" "It's not over yet." "No one knows I'm back." "I came in secret to take care of something... and stopped by to see you." "You think of me even when you're facing a great challenge?" "I'm flattered." "No woman has ever captivated me as much as you have." "I hope you feel the same about me." "No man has ever impressed me as much as you have." "I'm glad to hear that." "Miss." "It's me, Jumong." "What happened?" "Why is he...?" "He wanted to join the troop so we let him." "What does he do?" "He transports the merchandise and does all the odd jobs." "Tell him to come in." "Come in." "Sit down." "Why are you embarrassing the royal family?" "Puyo is facing a great crisis." "What the heck are you doing here?" "You dare call yourself a prince?" "The day will come when I can do Puyo a great service." "A great service?" "What could a laborer possibly do?" "You pathetic fool." "I'm embarrassed to be your brother." "Leave us." "This is the list of goods we received." "Your Highness." "I must meet the governor." "You're still here?" "Return to Puyo." "I have a gift for the governor." "You're still here?" "I have something for you." "Take a seat." "What is it?" " Unwrap it." " OK." "Do open it." " Open it." " OK." "What the heck is this?" "!" "Look carefully." "It's Commander Haemosu's head." "He was alive..." "I can't believe it." "Neither could I." "You know what my father is like." "Had Haemosu reappeared the two would want to fight the Han." "I killed Haemosu in order to avoid it." "I'll give you his head." "Say you killed Haemosu." "Your Imperial Family will award you for your service." "What do you want from me?" "I don't want us to be enemies." "There will be no war between us for as long as I'm alive." "I'll abolish the iron chamber and all illegal trades." "Prince Daeso." "I'll help you become King of Puyo." "Prime Minister." "Yes?" "I know what you're thinking." "You think I did an awful thing, bringing his head to strike a deal." "I might've killed him... but I went a step further by disturbing the grave of a hero." "The gods might punish me." "But I don't care." "I did it for Puyo." "How did it go?" "Your Highness." "I closed the deal." "We have 1 ,000 sacks of salt." "Really?" "Good job." "Well done." "Wait a minute." "I have no time to waste." "I should go and tell my father." "Your Highness." "What is it?" "Neither Prince Daeso nor Prince Jumong will be Crown Prince." "You will, Your Highness." "If I become Crown Prince I'll let you do what you want." "You'll be able to fly high." "Father." "I secured 1 ,000 sacks of salt." "We won't have to worry about salt for a while." "How did you do it?" "I made a deal with Okjuh through a merchant named Dochi." "Good job." "Your Majesty." "I'm willing to sacrifice my life for Puyo." "I'll do anything you want me to." "Your Majesty." "Prince Daeso and the Prime Minister have returned." " Bring them in." " I will, Your Majesty." "I met Yangjung." "How did it go?" "The Emperor reopened all trades and gave us 1 0,000 sacks of salt." "How did you convince Yangjung?" "I told him what happened with Okjuh had nothing to do with us." "There's no way he would've believed that." "I said if they refused to trade you'd attack Okjuh for their salt." "Yangjung doesn't want us to expand." "Your past expeditions were of a great help to me." "I only resolved this matter by taking advantage of your prowess." "You've done us a great service." "Prime Minister." "Good job." "I didn't do a thing." "Prince Daeso deserves all the credit." "Have you heard?" "Prince Daeso's back." "Trade has resumed and he received 1 0,000 sacks of salt." "His Majesty's holding a banquet to celebrate the occasion." "That's great." "What a relief." "Do you really mean it?" "I do." "He succeeded where His Majesty failed." "Isn't that good news?" "How can you say that about someone who insulted you?" "If I were you I'd be too angry to do anything else." "One gets used to being insulted." "That was nothing." "The pathetic fool." "I summoned you all because the Shrine is in great danger." "Danger?" "What is it?" "The King is overriding our age-long authority." "This is an insult to the gods." "What should we do?" "His Majesty is gaining more power." "We must do something about it or he might even abolish the Shrine." "I must stop him, even if it means borrowing the power of the gods." "Yeomieul." "I went to the sacred mountain where the sacred Damul Bow is kept." "I arrived at the cave only to see it was broken." "This means a great disaster will strike." "The Damul Bow was broken?"