"Long time no see." "Who are you guys?" "Do you know who you're messing with?" "I don't care who he is." "What?" "Don't just stand there." "Finish him!" "Let him be." "Why you...!" "You're so full of surprises." "When did you get so good?" "Goodness..." "Let's go." "Which inn are you staying at?" "Let's have a drink." "Drink up." "What have you been up to?" "What else can a pathetic loser do?" "I've been drinking, as you can see." "I expelled you hoping you'd come back a new man." "My hope was in vain." "Your Majesty." "I wanted to change too." "I wanted to become the man you and Mother want me to be." "But..." "The more I tried the more I got bogged down." "Not only have I failed you..." "I even got my teacher killed." "Your Majesty." "I must've been born with a miserable fate." "I..." "I..." "I don't even dare return to the Palace now." "Please." "Let me be." "Your mother is on the verge of death." "Return to the Palace and protect her." "Even if the heavens desert you... you're still my son for as long as I live." "Get up." "Your Highness." "Mother." "Mother." "Jumong." "I'm afraid the King might worry himself sick over Yuhwa." "Look at me, worried for the man who never loved me." "Even I don't understand myself." "Mother." "Mother." "Daeso." "What is it?" "Jumong's back." "His Majesty brought him back himself." "I'm sure it's because Yuhwa's sick." "That's all there is to it." "His Majesty brought him back himself?" "." "Yes." "How did you know that?" "I asked you a question." "I saw them." "I found out where he was and sent some men after him." "But he was an amazing fighter." "He killed over 1 0 guys in a matter of minutes." "That was when His Majesty appeared." "Listen to me very carefully." "Don't try to kill him anymore." "Daeso, he's still..." "Do as I say!" "I will beat him fair and square." "Do you understand?" "Yes." "But Daeso, you should've seen him..." "Shut it!" "Are you scared of him?" "It's not that but..." "Then stop all this nonsense." "OK." "Your Highness." "This is the Prime Minister." "Come in." "Have a seat." "Thank you." " Prime Minister." " Yes?" "Did you mean it when you said you'd serve me with all your heart?" "Yes, Your Highness." "Jumong is back." "Did you know that?" "Yes." "What do you think of him?" "Do you think he can be a threat to my becoming the Crown Prince?" "What do you think the King thinks of him?" "Mother thinks he might be Haemosu's son." "If that is true then what should I do with him?" "I'm so confused." "Please tell me what I must do." "Your Highness!" "Now that you're back, please become King!" "After all those hardships..." "Finally!" "Cut it out." "Do you think he'll care about us now?" "Don't worry." "I had a dream last night." "I was entering the Palace in a gold carriage." " On your own?" " You fool!" "Would I be alone?" "We're buddies." "I was in a gold carriage and you two were in a silver one." "What?" "Will he remember us?" "Don't worry." "We can be more than just bodyguards." "We saved him more than once." "We can even be generals." "Chief General." "Prime Minister." " Prime Minister Mari!" " Chief General Hyupbo!" "Guys." "You there!" "Come here and work!" "The team from Haengin got back and we need more help." "Come here!" " Dang." " We're not just any odd worker." "Is that all you think we can do?" " Let's go, Chief General." " After you, Prime Minister." "What?" "Have they lost it?" "Hey!" "What's wrong with them?" "Prince Jumong returned to the Palace." "What does that have to do with you?" "What's troubling you?" "Nothing." "Have a seat." "Prince Jumong returned to the Palace." "Really?" "It's probably because Lady Yuhwa is sick." "I think there's more to it." "I think he's back for good." "The King is especially fond of him." "You think I splashed out for no good reason?" "Just wait and see how much I make." "Was it really for the profit?" "Why else?" "You're too greedy." "Greedy?" "You're wondering how you can use Jumong to your advantage... but you're still considering Prince Daeso too." "You're right but this is for the sake of Keru and our troop." "And what if you have to choose for the sake of Keru and our troop?" "I don't know." "One is a pathetic loser... and the other is an arrogant prick." "Happy now?" "When I was young..." "I tried to fulfill a great mission." "But I failed to protect the love of my life." "You must not do the same." "How can you protect thousands if you can't even protect one?" "I think your mother is a very wise and lovely lady." "Protect her, by all means." "Forgive me." "I had no idea you were still alive." "Forgive me." "Miss." "I must see Jumong." "I'll tell him about his father." "I'll tell him all about you and how you lived." "No, Miss." "Jumong's father is Kumwa... as it has always been." "Haemosu." "I haven't done anything for him." "How can I say I'm his father after all these years?" " The three of us can live together." " No, Miss." "Meeting you again... is more than enough." "If I turn up again..." "Puyo will fall into chaos." "I must leave." "For you... forJumong... and for Kumwa's sake." "I must leave." "Mother." "Go and get some rest." "I'm fine." "Don't worry." "Jumong." "Yes, Mother." "Remember I told you about your great mission?" "Yes." "You need to gain more strength." "The trials and hardships you're facing now are nothing." "Remember, you'll have much to endure in times to come." "Tell me what my great mission is." "It's not time yet." "Wait until you can control yourself, when you're ready to rule the world." "I can't tell you yet." "Mother." "My great mission is to protect you." "I'll never let go of this hand." "I'll never let you suffer." "I'm here to see Lord Yuntabal." "He's not in right now." "How come he's never in?" "Where is he anyway?" "I'll go and see him myself." "Tell me." "His whereabouts is a huge secret." "I can't disclose that." "Dang!" "Why the heck is it a secret?" "My Lord!" "How did it go?" "He's really worked up." "Sounds like he'll give anything to find out the secret to parching." " Work him up some more." " OK, my Lord." "And what will you do then?" "You don't know the secret either." "To deceive someone is fraud." "Do you think you can make him an ally that way?" "To merchants, even deception is a trick of the trade." "Shall we bet on whether he'll become an ally or not?" "I bet 5 small measures of salt that he will." "You can bet he won't." "I don't bet on fraudulent cases." "Why, that..." "Mopalmo!" "Your Highness." "How've you been?" "You're back now?" "Yes, I'm back." "Thanks to you." "Don't say that." "I didn't do anything." "I'll never forget what you did for me." "Your Highness." "I have something important to tell you." "Prince Youngpo and the Court Minister are smuggling our weapons out." "What should I do?" "I don't know who to talk to." "I'm so frustrated." "Mopalmo." "Yes, Your Highness." "You should keep that a secret." "Your life will be in danger if you tell anyone." "I'll deal with it when I see fit." "Don't say a word." "Pretend you didn't notice." "OK, Your Highness." "I was busy nursing my mother so I couldn't come see you." "Forgive me." "Is she better now?" "Yes, she's much better." "I was on my way to tell His Majesty." "You must've been very worried." "I'll pay her a visit soon." "See you later." "Daeso." "Are you really going to leave him alone?" "Have you forgotten what I told you?" "I won't waste any more time trying to kill him." "I will crush him." "More cruelly and brutally." "My mother has recovered." "So the doctor says." "This is all thanks to you." "No." "It's thanks to your benevolence." "Jumong." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Who is trying to kill you?" "Soon after you left..." "I heard someone wounded you in an attempt to kill you." "Who's trying so hard to kill you?" "What happened since you left?" "I don't know, Your Majesty." "You can't even guess?" "I can't." "I saw you fight the assassins." "Your fighting was impressive." "Did you train yourself?" "I met a great teacher while I was out there." "Who could teach you so much in such a short time?" "Can I meet him?" "He passed away." "Your Majesty." "He said he once fought the Han alongside you." "Was he blind?" "Yes." "Your Majesty." "I delivered his letter to you." "But some assassins showed up the night you were supposed to meet." "Do you know who he was?" "He was my comrade." "We led the Damul Army." "Haemosu." "You've passed your spirit and military skills down to your son." "This is a revelation from the gods." "I will obey and make him fulfill your unfinished mission." "Yeomieul." "The King called you to court." "What is it?" "He called in his subjects, the Queen, Lady Yuhwa and the three princes too." "Do you know what this is about?" "He called Lady Yuhwa and Jumong." "It can't be good." "I called you all to discuss the Crown Prince issue." "Daeso, Youngpo, Jumong." "Come forward." "I will decide which one of you deserves to become Crown Prince." "I'll look into your character and qualities... and see what you have to offer Puyo." "None of you have yet made an impression." "Compete against each other for the future of Puyo." "Your Majesty." "A competition?" "Daeso, your eldest son should be the Crown Prince." "The Queen is right." "It has always been this way." "Your Majesty." "Please take it back." "Daeso." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Do you think so too?" "Do you think the eldest should automatically be Crown Prince?" "I will do as you say and compete with Youngpo and Jumong." "Youngpo." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Prove your worth and you can be Crown Prince." "Do you understand?" "But Your Majesty." "How dare I...?" "What prince doesn't even have that much ambition?" "I'll do as you say." "Jumong." "Yes, Your Majesty." "I assigned Daeso and Youngpo with a specific duty." "You will need one too if you are to compete with them." "What do you want to do?" "You can do what you want as long as I deem it fit." "Your Majesty." "If I may dare say so, please let me leave the Palace." "Do you have a legitimate reason?" "I was useless until now." "I made many mistakes and even blew up the iron chamber." "I wouldn't have seen the world had you not expelled me." "But I still have a long way to go." "Let me leave the Palace and see and learn more about life." "Do as you wish." "Why did you accept the challenge?" "That title is rightfully yours." "Why should you compete for it?" "Daeso." "I wouldn't dream of taking your place." " How could I do such a thing?" " Don't say that." "You too are a prince and you're fully qualified." "Let's do this." "Daeso." " Daeso." " Mother." "Don't worry." "Whatever happens, I won't lose what's mine." "Bulgae, say something." "I don't know what came over Prince Jumong." " Why does he want to leave again?" " Who cares what he thinks?" "I don't care whether he leaves or not." "I can't let this happen." "Contact our uncle." "Isn't it amazing?" "The cowardly rabbit has turned into a tiger." "Haemosu must've rubbed off on him." "Is he Haemosu's son?" "Just because I'm the Sorceress doesn't mean I know everything." "Only the King and Lady Yuhwa know." "Yeomieul." "You still blame me for Haemosu's death." "I did it for Puyo." "Please let it go." "Do you think the King is right about making the princes compete?" "Whether it's right or wrong is the least of my worries." "Why didn't he discuss something of this importance with me?" "If he keeps on ignoring the Shrine..." "I won't tolerate it." "Mother." "No need to explain." "I trust your decision." "I will protect you, even when I'm away." "OK." "You have nothing to be ashamed of." "You can always come back." "Don't worry about me." "Carry out your will." "When will you leave?" "As soon as you fully recover." "Do you know who he is?" "He's Maga, the most powerfulJega of Puyo's Sachooldo." ""Sachooldo"?" "There are four feudal lords called Jega." "They govern a province called Sachooldo." "The Jega are called Maga, Juhga, Wooga and Googa." "Maga is also the Queen's uncle." "Your Majesty." "We collected 1 0,000 sacks of rice for tax... (Maga, Queen's uncle, Puyo noble) and recruited 1 0,000 soldiers." "We also have 5,000 more slaves... thanks to Your Majesty's expeditions." "Your Majesty has been greatly blessed." "Your Majesty has been greatly blessed." "Good job." "Prime Minister." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Bestow 20 steeds upon Maga." "I thank you, Your Majesty." "The title belongs to Daeso, his eldest son." "Why compete?" "It annoys me so much I can't even sleep at night." "I was puzzled too." "Uncle." "You must persuade the King." "Maga is here." "Escort him in." "You must be tired from the long trip." "It's late at night but you are still at work." "How can I say I'm tired?" " Have a seat." " Thank you." "What brings you here?" "Your Majesty." "I heard the princes... are competing to become Crown Prince." "That's right." "The eldest continues the family name." "Besides, everyone knows Daeso is well qualified." "Why did you make such a decision?" "If Daeso is as qualified as you say I'm sure he'll prove it then." "Don't worry." "All the nobles have followed the custom." "Your decision will cause much chaos and divide your subjects." "I don't have to follow customs." "I can't acknowledge him just because he's my eldest." " But..." " The Crown Prince... must compete and prove his worth." "I've made my mind up." "Let's not discuss this anymore." "So you just backed out?" "I had no choice." "His Majesty was too firm." "Mother, you should know him by now." "He never goes back on any decision." "Let's not object anymore." "Of course I know what he's like." "And I know you will eventually become Crown Prince." "I just think all this is because he favors Jumong." "I'm upset you have to compete with him." "Mari." "Musong." "What brings you here?" "No news from Prince Jumong?" "I haven't heard from him since he returned." " We haven't either." " Dang." "Has he really forgotten about us?" "I told you so." "He has all his servants." "What would he want with us?" "I thought he'd be different..." "I thought he'd mean success." "I was mistaken." "I made a mistake." "You rascals." "At least you have a job." "Look at me." "Look what happened to me." "Could I get a job here?" "I'm sorry but we're not welcome here either." "You should go." "Fine." "Some friends you are." "I'm leaving." "Dang..." "Can't we at least ask?" "Forget it." "You know what he's like." "You're right." "He's always drunk." "He'll only cause us trouble." "My Lord!" "My Lord!" "My Lord." "Have you heard?" "King Kumwa is making his sons compete for the Crown Prince title." "Compete?" "That's nonsense." "According to custom, the eldest should be Crown Prince." "Any comments?" "If this is true, the King definitely has Prince Jumong in mind." "Prince Jumong can be Crown Prince?" "I believe it's quite possible." "Isn't this interesting?" "Since you won't tell me who you are I'll tell you who I am." "My name is Jumong." "I've been keeping my name a secret because I couldn't disclose it." "I'm a prince of Puyo." "Don't forget." "I like you." "Why are you spying on me?" "You must be a new maid." "Which hall do you work in?" "Your Highness." "I heard the princes are competing to become Crown Prince." "It's called a competition but the title belongs to Daeso." "I'm only doing this to help him." "I think differently." "You have both integrity and courage to become Crown Prince." "Cut out that nonsense." "I'm not the only one who thinks so." "Plenty of people out there think you should be Crown Prince." "Is that true?" "Would I lie to you?" "Fall back!" "(Hyunto Commandery)" "We caught them trading with Okjuh." "These are definitely from Puyo." "I, Yangjung, requested you shut down your iron chamber... to which you consented to." "But I have evidence you're still producing iron weapons... and that you're smuggling them to Okjuh." "So I have stopped all trade with Puyo, including salt." "I want you to come to Hyunto... take full responsibility and swear you'll obey the Han." "What did it say?" "Hyunto's governor stopped all trade including that of salt." "I heard you're leaving again." "You don't have to do this." "I won't be able to sneak you wine anymore." "That's a pity." "Don't say that." "People will think I help you because of the wine you sneak me." "It wasn't?" "You and your jokes." "I won't be able to sneak you the King's wine... but I'll get to see you more often." " Arrest Mopalmo." " Yes, sir." "What's going on?" "What did I do wrong?" "Take him to the King." "What's going on?" "Someone is smuggling out weapons from the iron chamber." "It's worsening our relationship with the Han." "Take him away." "Sir." "Your Highness." "Mopalmo." " Your Highness!" " Mopalmo!" "Your Highness!" " Your Highness!" " Mopalmo!" "Prince Youngpo and the Court Minister are smuggling our weapons out." "Mopalmo." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Why are our weapons being smuggled to Okjuh?" "You should keep that a secret." "Your life will be in danger if you tell anyone." "Why won't you say?" "Is it your doing?" "Your Majesty." "I've dedicated my life to developing iron." "Why would I do such a thing?" "I know nothing of this." "I trust your loyalty." "But the weapons really are ours." "What's going on?" "I only turned them over to national defense." "It definitely wasn't my doing." "Then they were smuggled out of national defense?" "Your Majesty." "That is not true." "Impossible." "I've heard rumors that our weapons were being sold... but I didn't believe them." "I don't know what to think." "Entrust me with this matter and I will investigate it... and punish all those involved." "Court Minister." "I want you to investigate this thoroughly." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Your Majesty." "Punishing the smuggler is important but restoring trade is even more so." "We can do without the other items but salt is paramount to all Puyo... and we rely on the Han for our supply." "We will take measures to buy Okjuh's salt." "This happened because of them." "Would Yangjung leave them alone?" "That option's out of the question." "Your Majesty." "The people can't live without salt." "You must go to Hyunto and appease the governor." "Will His Majesty go to Hyunto?" "He'll never go, not even if it means going to war." "We're in big trouble then." "We'll have no salt." "Who could've done such a stupid thing?" " Bulgae." " Yes?" "Bring this matter to light, whatever it takes." "I will, Your Highness." "What the heck have you done?" "I don't care what happens to you but I won't let you take me with you." "Your Highness." "Welcome." "Forgive me." "I deserve to die." "You jerk!" "Please..." "Please don't kill me." "You dare beg for your life after what you did?" "If you kill me, my men might talk." "That might put you on the spot." "Are you threatening me?" "!" "I've already pledged to serve you with my life." "I really am concerned about your safety." "Get rid of all the evidence and shut your men up." "Got that?" "Got it." "Trust me on this one." "I didn't realize you were there." "I'll kill you if you don't watch your tongue." "Prime Minister." "Yes, Your Majesty." "Should I go to Hyunto and bow down to Yangjung?" "If you consider the humiliation the answer is no." "But if you don't go, the salt issue will become a problem." "What brings you here?" "Your Majesty." "I'll go to Hyunto and meet Yangjung." "Do you have a plan?" "Not that I have a plan." "But we need to know what happened and what Yangjung is up to." "Yangjung dared to demand your presence." "I won't let him have what he wants." "I shall go in your place." "Your Majesty." "Accept his suggestion." "I will accompany him myself." "Mother." "It's me, Jumong." "Come in." "I heard Daeso is going to Hyunto instead of the King." "That's what I've heard too." "The King will be very impressed if he resolves the conflict." "He'll receive full credit." "What will you do?" "I think it's time I leave the Palace." "Prince Daeso went to Hyunto to see what could be done." "I guess Kumwa really is desperate." " My Lord!" " Come in." "What is it?" "Strange things have been happening since word about salt got out." "What strange things?" "It's insane." "Everyone's trying to buy salt." "A small measure of salt is worth a roll of silk." "I knew salt was scarce but I've never seen anything like this." "There might even be a riot." "Salt is Puyo's greatest weakness." "What do you mean?" "Securing a stable supply of salt is a must when establishing a nation." "But Puyo wasn't able to do so." "Their salt comes from Okjuh or the Han." "That's why rumors of no more salt is making the people panic." "Wait." "Wouldn't we be able to make huge profits... by selling the salt we stole from Dochi last time?" "That's absurd!" "We can't afford to get caught trading salt illegally at such a time." "Don't try anything silly." "Let's just watch how things go." "Captain!" "Your Highness!" "You're doing well?" "Yes." " Congratulations, Your Highness!" " Congratulations, Your Highness!" "Thanks." "What did I say?" " I told you my dream was right." " Yeah, Mari." "What did he dream?" " Mari was in a gold..." " It's nothing." "Your Highness." "We don't have much to offer but do let us serve you like before." "We'll lay down our lives for you." "I'll be here with you." " Chief General!" " Prime Minister!" "I left the Palace again." "I'll be living out here." "Live out here?" "What are you talking about?" "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."