Going across the border is the fastest way to Balhae.
We could get into big trouble unless we put on Georan costumes.
Don't reveal your emotions.
They are looking for Balhae's militia corp soldiers.
Those who fought here were not from regular army of Balhae.
They were from militia corp.
They used to be normal farmers or wood gatherers.
Give me the reins now. I'll take it from here.
That's okay.
I'm bored. I'm bored to death.
Take a nap.
Or sing a song.
What is wrong with you?
You seem so upset.
With all your help, I try to help you back,
but all I get is your angry look.
What is wrong with me, you asked?
Your highness, you were almost killed.
You should be a king.
Your life does not only belong to you, but to all people.
What you have done would have kill more people.
You shouldn't worry too much.
Reason why I'm heading that way is to visit my mother's graveyard.
We are almost there.
There should be a person from Balhae waiting for us.
What's wrong? You don't look well.
I'm okay.
Let's rest for a moment.
We must go.
We can't slow down because of me.
Take it.
I may not be able to protect you, but I can avoid causing you more trouble.
Let's go, please.
You said the life of a king is not his own,
and said that he should run away,
even if the man who would protect him is dying.
Let's say I'm the king of Balhae.
You're telling me I should become a king
who only thinks about himself, although his man is dying?
Is that a king?
If that is... I will never become the king.
Please let me go. You have to receive a bow in welcome.
I, Jocheonsu, under General lmsunji, greet Prince Jeonghyeon, Your Highness.
What happened to you?
-Uncle... -Yes.
Please take care of the prince.
Soha!
Why is she sick? Is it serious?
Tell me what's happened.
She's been poisoned by snake venom.
I think it's too late.
I heard that lmseonju moved to protect the prince.
With his army... Do you understand what this means?
Once they arrive here, there'll be no chance!
I'll finish before they arrive.
The royal court wants something more specific.
They sent the Golden Boy Army here!
The Golden Bow Army will catch the prince.
The Killer-Blade Army can wait for a new mission.
But...
It's the orders of the court! Are you going to go against them?
I called you because of Gunhwapyeong.
The Killer-Blade Army should have taken care of this job.
But the Golden Bow Army has been sent already...
If the Golden Bow Army takes the honor of victory,
I cannot keep my promise with Gunhwapyeong.
Send us please. We are sure to succeed!
I wish I could. But I already have my orders.
Well, there may be a way...
Can you give me your life for it?
Of course!
Do you know what I mean?
I... I am a warrior!
If there is any way for you to succeed, you must take it,
don't you think?
Don't you regret? About changing your country...
Why... don't you like it?
I don't care about country.
My only concern is to serve you.
Whatever your position is,
you're always the same person to me.
It won't take long...
Once the last prince is killed the dream will come true...
I will establish my own country
on the territory of current Balhae with a help of Georan.
Now she passed the crucial moment.
She will wake up soon.
Now you should go meet your mother.
Yayul cheolla said we have to leave
before the Golden Bow Army arrives.
I will never forget what you wished for, Maeyoungok...
Have you contacted the Golden Bow Army?
Of course.
They might attack you Killer Blades unless they know you're coming.
Prince Jeonghyeon will be dead...
No matter who finds him, the Killer Blades or the Golden Bows.
What do you mean? You're still thinking like that?
The court wants the prince alive...
You... think you'll be okay after this?
The Balhae people killed you.
Or, better yet, Prince Jeonghyeon.
So I killed Jeonghyeon to avenge you.
It's a simple story.
You... Ingrate....
He is dead.
Send this message of his death to the Gloden Bow Army.
I think you should go. She may be awake.
I should.
Your name is Jocheonsu, right?
Yes, your highness.
You look familiar.
I have seen you a couple of times in the battle field,
General Keumhwee.
How is the wound on your back?
Your Highness. There is a person from headquarters.
Chief of assault team, Jochensu. I came here to see you, your highness.
You are deeply wounded.
I will call medic to bring you to headquarters.
It wouldn't take long, your highness.
I remember you, now. Chief of assault team, Jochensu.
Please take your time to see her.
I will.
Soha!
You're awake. Good.
The prince is not here.
He went to Lady Oh's grave.
He was on guard for you all night.
Gunhwapyeong's here!
Is that how Gunhwapyeong indicates he's on the hunt?
The prince is in danger!
Mother, I'm here.
I survived no matter what as I promised to you.
Are you satisfied now?
Aren't you... Jocheonsu, the one who used to be called the One-Strike-Killer?
It's been a long time, Gunhwapyeong.
I've heard enough about your brutal killings.
Take off. I'll catch you up later.
Hurry!
Now that you've met me, I think you're killing days are over.
We must hurry.
Have you recovered? Are you ok?
Yes, I'm fine. Let's go.
Better than expected, Gunhwapyeong.
But you're just an old tiger now...
This... This is...
To the victor goes the spoils...
Your Highness!
No more energy, already?
I know what's happening to you.
If you overuse your energy when you're poisoned,
your blood gets all twisted.
If you practice your military techniques,
you'll die.
You're wrong.
There's difference between not being able to use the techniques
and not being allowed to use them.
You... What's going on?
Stop right there, Commander Gunhwapyeong.
Jocheonsu is dead. I killed him...
And now
I'm going to kill that prince...
There's only one way.
There's one attack, but it will cost you your life.
Do you know what you need for that one blow?
You need the will to kill.
Think of how much you want to kill. That's all.
The sword... it's not for killing.
It is for protecting valuable things.
But nobody can block my way...
Just sit there...
and watch the prince die helplessly.
That... sword...
You know it well...
Your father gave the same sword to two young princes.
How... How did you...
Because I killed Daesuhyeon.
Your Highness. Teach me how to use the sword.
Why do you want to learn?
My father and mother, both were killed by the Georan people.
I... I want to learn.
The sword is not for killing or hurting people.
Rather, it's for protecting something valuable.
Let me ask you one thing. Why do you have it?
I saved it to kill you...
the last in the lineage.
That's wrong...
That sword is not the secret sword you think it is.
But the sword you were lookin for is...
The true sword is the valuable spirit of Soha's.
I must save that spirit.
No matter what.
There's this thing called the Body-Attack technique.
Both Daesuhyeon and Jocheonsu... I killed them with this skill.
With this skill... I will also kill you. Slowly.
With the secret skill of the Balhae royal family.
You know, this was the only military technique
that I learned completely.
I guess you haven't learned how to overcome the inner shock.
From the beginning, you couldn't beat me.
Why...
Why didn't you tell me?
You must pass Cheonaegok now.
I'm asking you why...
You...
You really thought I'd be the king?
Since the day I met you in Junwon,
I've never doubted. Not even once...
Because you must be...
the same person you were 14 years ago.
Without you...
I wouldn't be here.
You brought me a reason to live...
to me who lost everything.
You were my life for 14 years.
It's General lmsunji and soldier of Balhae.
Please get ready to meet them.
Soha!
I... I have no chance.
What are you talking about? Everything is over!
We're almost there!
Please don't say anything. Please stay like this for a while.
I beg you...
Your Highness, I kept my promise.
But... You didn't... Save your life.
I saved something more valuable than my life.
Sword is to protect important things to you.
Am I right?
Soha...
Soha!
We were robbed our castles, our land
and our country.
They even stole our capital and changed the name of the palace.
A lot of people have died.
They're telling us
to recover the valuable things the things they lost.
So, in this battle,
we are not going to falter or fail in! We'll continue to fight.
If our swords break, we'll fight with our hands.
If we have no strength and are caught, our eyes will pierce the enemies.
If our eyes get plucked out...
We'll speak about their sins to the heavens!
We'll let them know
they can never take us from this land!
Now this castle will again be called Holhan Palace
and we'll restore our country!
Charge!
In 928, Dongranguk withdrew to Leaotong area.
Post-Balhae and Jeongahnguk were founded on the territory.
Both of theM proudly called theMselves the descendants of Balhae.
The medics have arrived to escort you.
-Genera Jo. -Please speak freely.
This kid lost both parents.
Please take care of her.
Yes, sir.
You remember everything I told you?
Yes.
Can you promise you won't forget?
Yes, I promise.