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Episode 14
Muhyul!
It's the "rok" of deer!
Buyeo means deer.
All the ones marked with that must be what we're looking for.
Get up!
The library with all our confidential reports has been destroyed.
The culprit is certainly among us.
We spread niter on the floor of that library.
With moisture, niter turns blue.
- Begin! - Yes!
Chief! One of the pallets was left empty!
- Who slept here? - Maenggwang.
- Go look for him immediately! - Yes!
Where do you think you're going?
I'm asking you why you escaped your lodgings!
I met that man in the capital, too.
That man?!
By any chance, do you mean Muhyul?
Where is he now?
He went back to Buyeo.
He's going back to Buyeo for the sake of Goguryeo.
He said he'll even avenge my father's death.
Who is behind this?
I don't know what you're talking about!
Speak to me! Who is it?
- I don't know! - Maenggwang is going to pay.
- What now? - Hit him until he talks!
We need to give these swords back to their owner.
What do you mean?
We shall head to Buyeo Fortress, and kill King Daeso.
What?!
Didn't you say you'd behead King Daeso?
Hey... that... was just something I told Chubalso. I was just speaking!
Hey... just the guards protecting King Daeso, it's over a thousand men to deal with.
How do you plan to kill him?
There must be a weak spot.
Ahh... really, Muhyul.
What is going on here?
This is the man responsible for stealing our confidential reports,
and setting the library on fire.
You are mistaken.
We have clear evidence against him.
No, you don't.
Let him go.
Chief Retainer!
I said let him go!
Maenggwang is one of my men.
I was the one who brought him to the Black Shadows' camp.
You shall now head to Buyeo Fortress,
where you will be entrusted with His Majesty's protection.
What is the matter?
The Sangga summoned all the chieftains for a Council meeting.
By now, they must have learned that the Gisan troops have been assigned...
to border defense to replace theirs.
So they must be deliberating on their retort.
I fear they might be planting the seeds of treason, Your Majesty.
That is exactly what I am wishing for.
If that is how they will truly react,
I shall take this opportunity to exsect them off this land.
After Haemyeong perished, I amassed enough military power to contend with Buyeo.
Now is the time I avenge his demise.
If that becomes our mission, we shall start by controlling the Council.
*One of the five core clans in Goguryeo, once known as Sunno clan
Why didn't the Hwanna* chieftain join the meeting?
He sent us word he's unable to join our meeting because of a chronic disease.
That is a mere excuse, and in truth he must be waiting for King Yuri's moves.
King Yuri is fueling discord among our ranks.
How should we react?
How do you think?
Isn't the answer already obvious?
Are you telling us we should engage in battle against the king?
It was King Yuri who first pointed the blade at us.
He's clearly not trying to hide his enmity for the Council.
Why should we put a veil on comeuppance?
This is all the better.
We shall show everyone whom this country truly belongs to.
If we don't succeed, we might fall into Yuri's trap.
I agree. This doesn't look like the right time to challenge him.
Why are you hesitating?!
This is no trifling matter.
*Deferential for father, but also used for "acquired" fatherhood
- Ahhh... Abeonim*! - King Yuri...
already pierced through our intents with cagey celerity,
while the same shan't be said for us, still inconversant of his covin.
We must first ascertain to what end Yuri's connivance leads.
Daunted by King Yuri?! You wretched dotard!
The same blatherskites who bestowed the crown upon vainglorious scum like Jumong...
are still daunted by his looming specter.
How is this Biryu clan ever going to hold the keys to power in this country?!
I have something to tell you, Your Excellency.
We might not be able to turn the tide completely,
but there is a way to make King Yuri's boat swirl in winds of discord.
And what is that?
We can eliminate the leader of the Gisan, who gave troops to His Majesty.
Would that be attainable?
I have been fostered as an assassin. All I am waiting for are your orders,
and I shall return with the Gisan leader's head.
- Nunim. - What is the occasion, all of a sudden?
I have something to discuss with you.
Have a seat.
Did you know King Yuri replaced all the guards for border defense,
to render the Council powerless?
I did hear they were replaced with troops from the Gisan.
For the same reason, the Sangga summoned the Council in secret.
The situation is reaching a critical point.
Critical, you say?!
Then, are you implying discord's developing between His Majesty and the Council?
The situation could worsen even further.
Yeojin's crowning is a matter of utmost urgency.
How can we let this discord derail our plans?
This won't do it, Nunim.
Endorse me to His Majesty, and make sure he summons me to the palace.
I shall stay by your side, and help His Highness's quest.
Fine. I shall try.
Until further orders from His Majesty, remain on standby.
There is something I need to ask.
You may speak.
When, and in which way, are we supposed to protect His Majesty?
You shan't be concerned with such details.
If he is to avoid any setbacks during a mission,
shouldn't all itineraries and courses of action be within one's ken?
His Majesty's routes and course of action are strictly confidential matters.
Even those entrusted with his protection will learn those orders at the last minute,
so wait for your call.
We don't even know when and what we're supposed to do,
what now?
We need to find out.
They're maintaining utmost secrecy, how do you plan to do that?
The Chief Retainer is a man of thoroughpaced resolve,
enough to use a shadow of King Daeso.
Should we make a mistake, we will end up paying a hefty price.
Were you looking for me?
Go and eliminate the Gisan leader.
Yes.
Anyone out there?
Leave together.
I shall take care of it alone.
Bring them along.
You still don't trust me?
I'm doing this for your own sake. Bring them along.
Yes.
- Let's take a break. - Yes!
If we pass that mountain, we will reach our destination.
No need to.
Here you are!
You scared me to death!
And Muhyul?!
There.
- Supervisor. - Chamgunnim!
- Are you all right? - Yes.
These are confidential reports we took from the Black Shadows' library.
Well done.
This shall earn you His Majesty's gratitude,
so let's go back.
We still have something left to do.
Your identities could be exposed at any moment,
so it would wise to go back now.
We found an opportunity to slay King Daeso.
Are you out of your mind?!
And how are you going to slay someone whose guards number in the thousand?
That is unconscionable.
There is nothing unconscionable about it.
There is a very strong possibility we could succeed.
How?!
The reason we came to the capital is to protect King Daeso.
We still don't know when and where we'll be deployed,
but since only Black Shadows will take part, it's worth trying.
So, when you said you'll bring back Daeso's head, it wasn't simple jape?
That's what I meant, but Muhyul...
You still don't know when and where you'll be deployed,
so how do you plan to act?
Let's go back.
The heavens bestowed us this fortuity, so allow us to take decisive action.
I don't know why he resembles you so much, Your Highness.
Just like Your Highness, there is no hamper breaking his resolve,
and no turning back for him.
I fear the day I could lose him, just as demise did us part.
May you protect him, Your Highness.
Supervisor.
We're heading back to the palace.
Muhyul.
Never risk your life heedlessly.
There is someone I must meet there.
In no way shall I meet my demise, so you needn't fret.
We'll have to go back.
Why? Is there anything left to do?
I can't leave knowing Muhyul and Maro will go through that.
No matter what it takes, we must bring them back.
Tonight, His Majesty will travel incognito to canvass public sentiment.
Focus all your efforts on protecting His Majesty.
Yes!
Chief Yeon and I will be by His Majesty's side,
while everyone else shall monitor the situation from a distance.
We shall by no means allow His Majesty's identity to be exposed,
so I demand your heedful ministration.
Muhyul and Maro.
- Yes! - Yes.
You shall remain here at the palace.
Why are you leaving us behind?
Shall I tell you the reason?!
From now on, never question my command.
We shall now depart.
We'll have to give up.
We shall head for the eastern gates tonight.
Your Majesty, that is much too dangerous.
Fear not.
There is nothing we can do.
I shan't give up.
Muhyul!
Let's go.
The guards must be observing us.
If we don't do it now, we will never get another chance.
Listen, Owner!
- Let us have something to drink. - Yes! Coming!
Ahhh ha! That's good!
Look... Owner.
I shall offer one drink to all these men here, so serve them all.
Yes, I will.
I have something to celebrate with you all,
so I hope I won't meet your spurn, and that you will enjoy those drinks.
At this crestfallen juncture, having something to celebrate!
You aroused my inquiringness.
I sold all the silk I obtained from the Xin, down to the last twill.
Ohh... you must be elated.
I sold something just like you today.
Are you kindred gent a merchant as well?
I'm not.
Then, what did you sell?
Today, I sold my daughter.
What's the point of breaking my back on those fields?
They're going to drown me in taxes devoted to that damned war.
Ohhh... listen to you! Be careful what you say.
Don't you know your head could be on the line, uttering such things?
I have been in Xin way too long to know how things are going here in Buyeo.
But I did hear life here has gotten much better, thanks to King Daeso?
If it had gotten any better, would I be forced to sell my own daughter?!
Ohhh... listen to you!
Is that so?
Is it really that hard making a living these days?
I should just be thankful.
My neighbor sold his wife and kids, but still had it hard enough...
that he's been forced to sell himself.
Whereas, to enjoy long life and prosperity, that damned king...
is munching on all sorts of salubrious morsels.
Here, here! Don't lose your vigor!
Isn't this but the weight of our confrontation with Goguryeo we're paying?
The day shall come when His Majesty subjugates Goguryeo, and things will gradually improve.
Improve, my ass!
All I hear is that, in Goguryeo, people are never forced to starvation.
I wish we were ruled by the King of Goguryeo!
Shut your vile gob, you scalawag!
S...Spare me.
Remove your dagger.
Still, have faith in your king.
The sun shall soon shine upon you.
I'm mortified, Your Majesty.
You shouldn't.
Didn't I don these garments and come here exactly to hear that?
Your Majesty!
- Your Majesty! - Your Majesty!!
What are you doing? Protect His Majesty!
There!
Your Majesty. Your Majesty!!
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!!
Your Majesty.
Muhyul!
What do you think?
Will His Majesty survive this?
I can't guarantee he will pull through.
He must survive!
If His Majesty perishes, this Buyeo as you know it will die with him!
Don't you realize it?!
His Majesty is Buyeo, and Buyeo is His Majesty!
He must survive at all cost!
Even if everyone on this land perishes for his sake,
we must save His Majesty! Understood?!
Y...Yes.
Your Majesty!
Something terrible might happen.
It's at this kind of juncture that we should...
How did it go?
He won't perish this way, will he?
His Majesty will pull through.
He will, for sure. Is that clear?
Go to Goguryeo, and make it your mother nation.
You're not headed there as a Buyeo spy.
Even deep down in the darkest corners of your soul,
drench yourself in Goguryeo's spirit.
Nobody, not even the Chief Retainer, shall learn of this.
The truth shall be known by but you and me, of this secret which heaven shan't unveil.
As you know, I have no heir to bestow my legacy upon.
Bear in mind, should you find the resolve to accomplish your bourne in Goguryeo,
you could become the heir I bequeath my crown to.
Your Majesty.
It is your humble servant, Dojin.
Am I wrong, Your Majesty?
You must regain your senses.
Only Your Majesty can wash away my father's treacherous legacy.
Only you can wash away the direful memories which engulf my soul.
May you regain your vigor,
and fill my empty cup, Your Majesty!
I shall now head back to Goguryeo,
and scourge all those who brought you this torment.
Summon all Black Shadows to the capital immediately.
Yes.
You should have at least given a pledge to me.
His Majesty told me that only those able to beguile themselves...
can deceive the other.
Ehh... make a scene.
A scene?! Try to experience it.
Always prattling around.
- Are you all right? - Yes, I feel better now.
Muhyul.
Chief Decorator.
Hearing those words again feels nice.
My apologies, Supervisor.
No.
When you called me that,
His Highness was still alive, and you hadn't experienced all these throes.
What you achieved for our country shall meet His Majesty's approbation.
It's not something I did for the chance to flaunt my guerdon.
I thought setting fire to that library and piercing King Daeso's heart with my arrow...
would rid my soul of all the direful clouds that adumbrated my life.
But...
I don't know why this suffocating angst keeps haunting me.
Your Majesty.
Supervisor Hye Ap has returned.
Bring her in!
Yes.
Have you examined Buyeo's situation?
Not just that, we also attacked King Daeso while he was out incognito.
We couldn't ascertain his condition,
but he was gravely injured, that is for sure.
Your Majesty.
All the merit for these achievements belongs to Prince Muhyul.
His Highness even acquired confidential reports about weapon production...
and the deadly poison experiments that Buyeo accumulated in the last several years.
He was able to accomplish what thousands of soldiers couldn't.
Your Majesty.
Summon His Highness, and gratulate his meritorious efforts.
I laud your efforts. You may enjoy your repose.
Your Majesty!
And who is this?! Aren't you Hye Ap?
Many moons have graced the sky since we last met.
With tawdry specimen like you leading our Intelligence Bureau,
when is Goguryeo ever going to shepherd these northern lands?
Ahh ahh! No, no.
All those who devoured the twilight with you are no longer of this world,
so your untoward hardihood could become a precious weapon.
Isn't that right?
What are you doing?!
How could the royal blood flowing in your veins be begrimed by such vile utterance?
Your Highness, my slovenly gob is well known all over the capital.
Those vile remarks are becoming of his character, so don't let them hurt you.
I've heard of your mission in Buyeo. I'm glad you safely returned.
Did your fellowship return unscathed as well?
Yes.
I have a favor to ask.
May you tell me, Your Highness.
There is a man called Dojin under Baegeuk's command.
Could you find out some information about him?
I shall grant your wish.
Your Majesty!
The situation in Buyeo has suddenly worsened.
*Four administrative districts outside Buyeo capital: Maga, Uga, Jeoga and Guga
According to our spies in the country, chieftains of the Sachuldo* were summoned...
in emergency, while King Daeso wasn't present at the meeting.
Something serious must have happened to King Daeso.
If something truly happened, shouldn't we plan for our next move?
I was already preparing for that.
What? You knew?!
The one who attacked King Daeso was Hye Ap.
Those are edicts to be sent to the Xin, Hwangnyong and Yangmaek.
Cooperation is paramount at this momentous juncture,
so you shall head there yourself.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What is this place?
These shall become your lodgings.
We're not going back to the palace?!
You will stay here.
That's too much.
Again, you fool. Too much what?!
Isn't His Majesty a little too uncaring?
If someone showed meritorious efforts like Muhyul and Maro did,
shouldn't they be rewarded with a position, at least?
*Eoju: drink bestowed by the king on meritorious subjects
But, let alone not giving them a position, they didn't even get a drink* with him.
Who would ever even think of working for this country with resolve?
Ehhh... and how would a swarthy crow understand a phoenix's grief?
Your identity shan't be exposed, which is why he sent you here.
It's all for your sake, so don't let this deject you.
Understood?
- Yes. - Yes.
His Majesty greatly lauded your efforts.
Is that true?
Yes.
For the time being, we will not employ you in any mission,
so take a good rest.
If there's anything you need, we will bring it to you.
So, try to limit your escapades.
- Yes. - Yes.
Master.
Here you are!
I have a favor to ask you, Master.
Oh... right. Ask me anything.
Give me the sanatorium.
Sanatorium?!
And what do you plan to do with that?
I want to treat those poor patients.
Ludicrous jabberwocky!
All you need to treat are the Sangganim, the chieftains and Goguryeo nobles.
I shall follow your wish. But let me help those people from the market.
And why are you trying to look for trouble on purpose?
I can't bear to see you struggle like that!
All right. As you wish.
Gong Chan!
Yes?
Find a spot for the sanatorium at the market.
Yes.
Master.
Aren't you too kind to her?
She's nothing but a slave after all. What are all these qualms you're showing?
- Is that what you saw, too? - Yes.
I would love to explode with wrathful resolve, but it doesn't seem to work with her.
If only I let her borrow my attention with her gaze, I find myself lost in those eyes.
The depth and dignity inside those eyes wash away any resolve.
Your Highness. His Highness Prince Yeojin is here.
Let him in.
What is the occasion?
I was feeling tedium.
The guards don't allow me to take a step outside the palace.
Isn't that all for your own sake?
Have a seat.
That's a peculiar design.
Is this yours?
It's your brother's.
Is this one of Haemyeong's relics?
You once had a brother, who met his demise right as he was born.
I have never heard of that.
Right, the world has forsaken him.
It is something I gave that child, the moment we parted.
Then, why is this in your possession now?
I can't say, either, how this necklace came back to me.
Is anything worrying you?
I've heard I had another brother, other than Dojeol and Haemyeong.
But he perished as well.
Why does misfortune keep haunting all Goguryeo princes?
Is that part of our destiny?
Why are you thinking that?
Right. I'm worrying for nothing.
By the way, this tedium is killing me.
Still, you shall not go outside the palace.
Balso!
Where were you headed?
Without you, I was bored to tears.
Point a blade at my neck, and I still will not help you escape.
All right, I get it.
But, how did it go?
Those Black Shadows who abducted me.
Those men who used to serve Haemyeong.
That... We're still looking for them.
Don't hide it. Tell me the truth.
Hide it?! I would never dare.
Tell me!
I said I hid nothing!
I just want to meet them.
I mean it!
They even abducted you, and you still want to meet them?
I feel no resentment or anger for them.
I just want to meet them.
Why would you meet such frightful, terrible people?!
You can't, Your Highness.
Terrible people?! They're not what you think!
So you know. Where those people are.
Ahh... That...
As a prince, you shall heed my command!
Bring me to those people.
Muhyul! Let's eat!
You have it.
Hey!
You're dying to, aren't you?
To do what?!
You're dying to meet Lady Yeon, aren't you?!
What are you prattling about?
Ahhh... really, who are you trying to fool?
Right. This Hyungnim will close an eye, so go meet her.
Then, I'll be going.
Ehhh... little fool. How long has it been?!
King Yuri's "Hwangjoga," written during the autumn of 17 AD
"So balmy is thine fluttering flight, O lovelorn orioles."
"So mellow is the solace of thine warm embrace."
"Ahhh... so lonely you are, O divine spark of mine."
"In whose embrace shall thine soul fly away with?"
You are all I have.
I'm almost done.
Don't touch it!
Next.
Where does it hurt?
It hurts here.
Hey, Maro!!
Your Highness! We deserve to die, Your Highness!
May you forgive us!
I have already done so.
Where is the other one?
Where is Muhyul?
Is that man's name Muhyul?
Yes.
Muhyul.
Of no heart nor blood.
That is a most peculiar name.
Where is he?
He's not here at the moment.
What?! Where has he gone?
Did you forget the supervisor said not to leave this place?
Don't tell her.
My apologies. You'll have to come at another time.
Did you say his name was Dojin?
Yes.
It's a request from Her Highness Princess Seryu, so spare no effort.
I shall give my best.
What is this?
*Sugeup: head of a foe brought back from battle
It is the head* of the Gisan leader.
Excellent. I laud your efforts.
I lost the other men who followed me.
My apologies.
It's fine.
You achieved this much, I can certainly accept those trifling sacrifices.
Head to your quarters and enjoy some repose.
I was so frustrated I couldn't hear any news of you.
I'm relieved to see you unscathed.
Were you worried about me?
This... was my father's.
How did you...
I went to your old abode in Buyeo Fortress.
Everything was confiscated and they didn't leave a thing.
But I found this in your father's lair.
I left in such haste, I brought nothing reminding me of him.
My gratitude.
In Buyeo, I avenged but a small part of your grieving throes before heading back.
I can't guarantee his condition, but I saw with my own eyes...
the arrow I shot piercing King Daeso's heart.
I apologize.
No matter if you cut your ties with it,
I couldn't realize Buyeo is still your motherland,
and King Daeso is still your ruler.
No.
I shall forget.
Buyeo...
His Majesty...
I shall forget it all.
I...
shall sweep away the darkness beclouding your soul.
Just as you helped me, I shall do the same for you.
In my embrace shall those clouds disappear,
for I shall linger by your side.
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Orabeoni!
I regretted it.
Why?
I was waiting for you without knowing if you'd ever come.
It was you who asked, how could I refuse?
I wish you could stay by Yeon's side.
Make my Yeon happy.
Get stronger.
If you wish to protect the people you love and cherish,
become stronger.
Otherwise, only death and despair shall pave your way back.
No matter what, never hide anything from me.
Be they wounds I can see, or those beclouding your soul.
Orabeoni!
It is really you!
I never even dreamed I could meet you here.
Just be patient and wait.
No matter what, I shall help you escape.
Why are you giving me this?
Because now you're like a brother to me.
I met that man in the capital, too.
When he learns you're safe, he'll be happy to hear it.
Where is he now?
He's gone back to Buyeo.
He went back there for the sake of Goguryeo.
He said he'll even avenge my father's death.
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