"You think King Kumwa is your father... but he is not." "What do you mean?" "King Kumwa isn't your father." "Commander Haemosu is." "Prince Kumwa and Haemosu... were leading the Damul Army." "They were about to go to war." "I believed Haemosu... would become a great hindrance." "I thought that even if we won... the migrants and the Puyo citizens would make Haemosu King." "So the Prime Minister and I convinced the late King... to turn him over to the Han right before the battle." "That's when he became blind." "I thought the Han had killed him but he made it back to Puyo." "I locked him up in the cave... and waited for his life to end." "But even I, a Sorceress, couldn't change your fate." "You met your father and inherited his military skills." "It was not a coincidence." "This is the sin I've committed to you and Haemosu." "I will accept all punishment, even if it may mean death." "Do you know... what the strongest weapon in the world is?" "It's not an iron sword." "It's the will to fight until death." "That's what the Damul Army had." "Then why were they forgotten?" "Did they lose?" "They lost... because of my foolishness." "My sympathy made me fall into a trap... right before a very important battle." "And because of that the Damul Army got wiped out." "I lost my eyesight... and the woman I loved." "I told you I don't know why I'm here." "Actually, I do." "I locked myself in." "With the guilt of ruining a great mission... and the regret of losing the woman I swore to love all my life." "I'm punishing myself." "How many hit the target?" "Only three." "That's good enough." "You'll hit the target every time when the bow becomes a part of you." "You seem to be more gifted with the bow than I am." "I must take after His Majesty." "My mother named me Jumong... because my father is an excellent archer." "Jumong." "Yes?" "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." "Father..." "Father..." "Father..." "Father." "Father." "Father." "Father!" "Father!" "Now that Yeomieul's gone we should get rid of Jumong." "What are you on about?" "You should know it's not that easy." "Tell me what you're up to." "It's OK." "You shouldn't get involved." "You'll become the Crown Prince." "You shouldn't get your hands dirty." "Leave the dirty work to me... and just sit back and act like a Crown Prince." "Are you sure about this?" "I'm the one who drove Yeomieul out." "Sit back and trust me on this one." "Jumong." "You don't look well." "Is something wrong?" "Mother." "How did you meet the King?" "Didn't I tell you before?" "The Han wiped out my tribe and dragged me to Hyunto." "His Majesty saved me from certain death." "Why did the Han wipe your tribe out?" "I'll tell you later." "Did you ever love anyone before you met him?" "Why do you want to know that?" "Does Sosuhno have her heart set on someone else?" "No." "Your Majesty." "Prince Jumong is here." "Oh, let him in." "What brings you here?" "I came to see my mother and decided to stop by." "I'm glad you did." "Sit down." "Drink up." "The skills you displayed at the military arts match... surprised me and all the ministers." "Your archery was beyond belief." "My mother named me Jumong... because she wanted me to take after my father." "Is that so?" "Don't trust King Kumwa." "He's taking care of you now but you're not related at all." "He can turn on you anytime." "Don't insult him!" "He will never do that unless I betray him first." "Your Highness." "Who killed Commander Haemosu?" "It was Daeso and Youngpo." "King Kumwa knows that." "Then why didn't he punish them for killing his beloved friend?" "Blood is thicker than water." "What are you thinking about?" "Oh, it's nothing." " Drink up." " I should get going." "It's late." "Have a good night." "How long are you planning to stay with Yuntabal?" "I commend you for wanting to see the world... but it doesn't look good to have you work for a long time." "Return to the Palace when you see fit." "I will." "Captain." "Where have you been?" "We've been looking for you." "Dochi wants to see you, just like you said." "I love fresh liver..." " What's taking him so long?" " He'll be here soon." "Oh, sir." "Welcome, Your Highness." "You should come yourself." "You dare order a prince around?" "I know I'm being rude but he's the desperate one." "Buyoung's in good hands." "Where is she?" "Pray she's alive and well!" "You jerk!" "She was mine from the beginning." "Why should you care if something happened to her?" "What?" "Why you...!" " Oi, don't!" " Calm down, Oi!" "Crazy fool." "I'll pay you all you want." "Bring her over." "I'm not trading her for money anymore." "Then what do you want?" "As you know, I'm just a go-between." "What I say can't be taken back." " What I mean is, he wants..." " I'll tell him myself." "Your Highness." "It's simple." "I'll release Buyoung if you quit the Crown Prince competition." "You shouldn't have agreed to it at all." "The eldest son should become Crown Prince." "The King might call it a competition... but how dare the son of a concubine even think about competing?" "It's obvious you challenged us purely out of spite." "It's not too late to give up." "Give up and I'll let her go." "What the...!" "Captain." "I don't believe this!" "Forfeit the competition?" "!" "You just sit back." "We'll go and save her." "Captain." "You have proof he smuggled the weapons." "We can't let him trample all over you." "Just report him to His Majesty." "I'm sure Buyoung won't want you to give up either." " Is everything all right?" " Yes, sir." "You never know what she'll do." "Keep a close watch." "Yes, sir." "I'll let you go soon so bear with me." "Don't you want to know what you're worth?" "Prince Jumong has to forfeit the competition." "Prince Youngpo owes you one." "I wonder if Prince Jumong will do as Prince Youngpo says." "What the heck are you doing?" "Sit still, will you?" "You prick!" " Keep a close watch." " Yes, sir." "So, have you thought about it?" "I'll do as you wish." "Are you serious?" "I'm on my way to see the King." "Let her go." "Don't even think about wriggling out of this one." "I still have her." "What brings you here?" "Your Majesty." "I want to forfeit the Crown Prince competition." "Please let me." "You want to forfeit?" "Why, all of a sudden?" "I shouldn't have agreed to it from the beginning." "I don't deserve to compete against my brothers." "I should've realized this earlier." "The eldest legitimate son should be Crown Prince." "My competing has only caused unrest." "But you were doing so well." "Is there any other reason for this?" "No." "That's the only reason." "The most competent prince will be made Crown Prince... regardless of his status." "There's nothing to fear so change your mind." "Your Majesty." "Please let me quit." "Are you sure you won't regret this?" "Yes." "What you did so far made me proud." "But you have let me down." "Forgive me." "Are you sure Jumong is with the King?" "Yes." "The court eunuch confirmed it." "I told you so, Mother." "I don't get it." "Why would he quit when he has the upper hand?" "He's right." "You must've fallen for one of his tricks." "Why don't you trust me?" "He didn't give up for nothing." "He fell into a trap I set just for him." "Your Highness!" "What is it?" "Prince Jumong forfeited the competition." " Are you serious?" " Yes." "He told His Majesty in front of all the ministers." "Now do you believe me?" "I told you I'd make it happen." "You called me pathetic and useless... but I managed something Daeso couldn't." "Mother." "I always do as I say." "What did you say?" "He told His Majesty he wants to forfeit the competition." "What was his reason?" "I'm sure he had a reason!" "You didn't say anything last night." "What made you change your mind?" "Tell me the real reason you're forfeiting the competition." "There is no real reason." "It's just as I told you earlier." "Did Daeso and Youngpo threaten you?" "I'm sure they did." "But you mustn't give in to them." "That's not it." "Then what the heck is it?" "I don't want to cause any more trouble." "I trusted you... but you're letting me down again." "You're excused." "Jumong." "What is this all about?" "Please... tell me." "Tell you what?" "Why your tribe was wiped out... and what my great mission is." "Jumong..." "Is he... really my father?" "How did you find out?" "Why didn't you tell me sooner?" "Why didn't you?" "!" "I'm sorry." "It's my fault." "Tell me." "While he spent 20 years in a dark and lonely prison..." "I fancied my immature self by harassing palace maids." "I didn't even get to call him "Father"." "How am I supposed to live with that?" "There's nothing I can do now." "I really wish there was..." "I didn't know who he was when I first saw him." " Don't just stand there, help me!" " OK..." "The Han army was looking for him... and my father and tribe were killed for hiding him." "I'd always admired him even before we met... for being a hero to the oppressed migrants." "I was so thrilled to save and know someone like him." "I swore I'd do all I could... to help realize his dream." "The gods must have heard me and blessed me with his child." "But he died right before going to war." "I didn't even get to tell him I was pregnant... yet I had to let him go." "I heard of the late King's plot only after I gave birth to you." "So I brought you into the Palace... hoping you would take revenge on both Puyo and the Han for killing him." "Hoping you'd fulfill his dream one day." "So I laid low and took care of you." "But I never imagined... he'd be in that prison all those years." "I'll make them pay." "I'll fulfill my father's great mission." " My Lord." " What is it?" "Prince Jumong announced he's going to forfeit the competition." "Is that true?" "Yes." "What was his reason?" "I don't know yet." "But we have so much to do once he becomes Crown Prince." "Why did he...?" "I'm sure he has a plan we don't know of." " A plan?" "Wouldn't he have told us?" " He must have a reason." "Let's wait." "I do hope you're right, Mari." "Why did Prince Jumong forfeit the competition?" "Well..." "You should hear it from him." "Tell me." "Actually..." "It's because of Buyoung." "The girl at Dochi's bar?" "Yes." "Prince Youngpo and Dochi kidnapped her." "They threatened to harm her if he doesn't forfeit." "Did he really give it up for her?" "He did." "Does she mean that much to him that he'd forfeit the throne for her?" "He does cherish her but we don't know what he's thinking." "Ask him that yourself." "You're free to go wherever you want." "Don't just stand there." "You should thank Prince Youngpo." "Why that little..." "Anyway, I'm amazed." "Everything is going just as you planned." "With Prince Jumong gone all you have to do now... is turn the table at the last moment." "Crown Prince." "Crown Prince." "I won't forget what you've done for me." "Once I get what I want, I'll let you control Puyo's trade." "That would be great, Crown Prince." "Dang!" "Hey, Buyoung." " Buyoung." " Buyoung." "Did they let you go?" "Did he really forfeit the competition?" "Why else would they let you go?" "Those dirty rascals." "Everything we've worked for has gone to waste." "Is there nothing we can do?" "I'm so mad, I can't take it anymore!" "I need to see him." "Oi, where is he?" "In the Palace." "This is my fault." "I should've died." "I should've..." "Don't say that!" "Tell me the truth." "How did you make him forfeit?" "Are you that curious?" "Fine, I'll tell you." "Remember Buyoung, the girl we used against Oi?" "She escaped and lost us the deal." "No, I found her." "And?" "She's the Shrine maid who got kicked out because of Jumong." "So Jumong cares for her out of guilt." "I used her to deal with him." "You used a girl against him?" "Don't say that." "I used his weakness against him." "He quit the competition for a girl...?" "It's not like that!" "I really don't think he gave it all up for a girl." "It doesn't feel right but he did quit, didn't he?" "Whatever it may be, something's bothering him very much." "You must seize the opportunity to win His Majesty's approval... and become Crown Prince." "I'm trying to produce a weapon more advanced than that of Puyo." "That's what His Majesty has been longing for all his life." "That will be a greater achievement than securing a continuous salt supply." "Puyo will become a wealthy and powerful nation." "Did you really find a way?" "Actually, I offered Yangjung a deal." "I asked Yangjung for his techniques... and he suggested I marry his daughter." "Sir!" "Sir." "Sir." " Did you try the limestone powder?" " Yes." "It's strongest when we use 8 pounds." "And the limestone-ocher mix?" "I did as you said but it didn't stand a chance." "I'm sorry." "Mopalmo!" "Mopalmo!" "Come here." "What's his reason?" "Why'd he do that?" "How should I know that?" "Doesn't he think of me at all?" "I'm here slaving away trying to make him Crown Prince!" "How could he do that without telling me?" "That's what I want to know." "Jeez..." "Where is he?" "I'll ask him myself." "Are you Mopalmo?" "That's me." "Prince Youngpo wants to see you." "You wanted to see me?" "Mopalmo." "I want to hear nothing but the absolute truth." "Ask me anything you want." "I know you've found out the secret to parching steel." "What is it?" "Secret?" "Says who?" "There's no such thing." "Do you dare lie to me?" "!" "Jumong can't help you now." "He quit the competition!" "How can I tell you something I don't know?" "I'm doing my best but I haven't unlocked the secret yet." "Why you...!" "You made a sword that withstands the Han's." "You didn't tell the King... but you secretly told Jumong." "Do you know what a great crime that is?" "That's not true." "Do you really want to die?" "Tell me the truth, now!" "Your Highness." "His Majesty wants to see you." "Why did Jumong forfeit the competition?" "Not wanting to upset the court is a lame excuse for quitting abruptly." "What is it?" "He didn't tell me either." "I'm very disappointed in him myself." "He didn't even tell you?" "I disregarded all laws and traditions... to make the princes compete for the throne." "I wanted Puyo to grow as a nation." "Jumong displayed great competence and I had high hopes for him." "That's why I made him a special envoy even though he had no experience." "This is what he does to me." "I'm sorry." "The people still think Yeomieul is the true Sorceress." "They don't accept Mauryung." "This can't be good." " We have only one choice." " What's that?" "We must tarnish her name." "We must tell the people of her wrongdoings." " What wrongdoings?" " Make some up if we must." "I won't do it." "I can't badmouth her, not when she's innocent." "You prick!" "Do you still think she's Puyo's Sorceress?" "Stop it!" "(Mauryung, Puyo Sorceress)" "Soryung." "Yes?" "No one's forcing you." "Your tribe is up to you." "Please excuse me then." "What should we do about her?" "Get rid of her when we have the chance." "The Queen is here." "Escort her in." "Welcome." "I heard Prince Jumong forfeit the competition." "It's all thanks to you." "Please." "I didn't do anything." "Everything started to work out the minute you became Sorceress." "Isn't that proof of your powers?" "Help us out from now on." "Of course I will." " What's this?" " A small token of my appreciation." "This is so discouraging." "He was way ahead of the other princes." "He just had to ruin everything." "(Yuncheryung, Yuntabal's sister) I don't think we should let him stay." "You want him kicked out?" "I'm saying we have nothing to gain." "Isn't that so, Yuntabal?" "I don't know." "I just think we should give it some time." "Besides, Sosuhno likes him too." "Captain." "Where have you been?" "I asked Musong but even he didn't know." "I was worried something had happened." "I needed some fresh air." "Your Highness." "Your Highness." "I'm sorry you have to go through all this because of me." "Please take it back." "Buyoung." "I have no regrets towards my decision." "No one can harm you now." "I wish you happiness." "How can I be happy after ruining your future?" "You're not the reason I gave up the competition." "I gave up because I had no reason to compete." "So don't worry about me." "Your Highness..." "Buyoung." "Let's get married." "I can't bear seeing you suffer." "I'll look after you." "I'll take care of your siblings too." "Yeah." "Do as Oi says." "You're the light of his life." "I'm sure he'll make you happy." "Mari's right." "Have as many kids as you want." "You won't have to do a thing." "We'll raise them for you." "Won't we, Mari?" "That's right." "Prince Jumong's back." "Shouldn't you say hello?" "I'm dying to hear why he quit the competition." "Go and ask him." "Why should I?" "I'm sure he has his reasons." "Who killed Commander Haemosu?" "It was Daeso and Youngpo." "King Kumwa knows that." "Then why didn't he punish them for killing his beloved friend?" "Blood is thicker than water." "Can't you change your mind?" "You went through so much for this." "Don't you think it's a pity?" "You don't have to keep your promise with Dochi or Prince Youngpo." "Buyoung's safe." "Let's just pretend it didn't happen." "Your Highness." "Running errands at my age..." "A girl called Buyoung wanted me to give you this." "My goodness..." "I'm leaving Puyo with my siblings." "I shouldn't have set my heart on you in the first place." "I don't dare say goodbye in person." "Please forgive me." "And say goodbye to Hyupbo, Mari and Oi for me." "I'll wish you well until the day I die." "What is it?" "Read it." "He's illiterate." "Buyoung left Puyo with her siblings." " Oi!" " Oi!" "Buyoung!" "Buyoung!" "Let's go." "Buyoung!" "Buyoung!" "Buyoung!" "Buyoung!" "Buyoung!" "Buyoung!" "Buyoung!" "Buyoung..." "Buyoung..." "Buyoung!" "Buyoung..." "Miss." "It's me, Jumong." "Come in." "What brings you here?" "I have something to say." "If you're here to say you quit the competition for Buyoung... you don't have to." "You wanted to save her." "I can understand." "Miss." "I'm going to leave Puyo for a while." "What for?" "Did something happen?" "I can't explain anything now." "I might be leaving you... but I will always think of you."