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Episode 34
Lieutenant.
The Goguryeo king wishes to meet you.
Escort him in.
Yes.
I have escorted him.
Congratulations on your crowning.
I never imagined I would be congratulated by Your Majesty.
I know how skilled you are better than anyone,
so I am daunted by your crowning.
I'm even starting to think our fate was decided from the beginning.
The times we spent together are nothing but a cumbersome burden to us.
I shall not forgive anyone hampering Buyeo's path,
and I am ready to sacrifice my life for this nation.
So... it would be wise to completely forget our past together, Your Majesty.
Why did you ask to meet me?
I have a proposal.
I know some of my men have been captured.
If you release them, I shall release all the Buyeo war prisoners in Goguryeo.
I can't do that.
We have one of your high-ranking officers, and even the chieftain of the Sachuldo,
so it would be of benefit to you to accept.
Even if you slay them, it does not concern me.
And, should they be still alive, I will be the one to rescue them.
Why?
Why aren't you telling me what you truly want to say?
The reason why you went through such a hazardous journey.
The only reason why you came to Buyeo.
Isn't that Yeon and Hodong?
I know a simple wish will not turn into reality.
But if you think I came here to beg you for it,
you are sorely mistaken.
How did it go?
Then, what are you going to do about the Ubo and Chubalso?
I have a plan, so you needn't worry.
Your Majesty!
What is the matter?
King Daeso said he wishes to negotiate with you.
Negotiate, you say?!
He promised to engage in mutual talks for the benefit of our two countries.
Ha! That is merely his just cause to assay your intentions, Sire.
King Daeso shall surely propose something I can never accept,
and gain his just cause to invade us.
Daebo, immediately send word to the capital...
to deploy our troops all around the border.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Here. Let us drink.
How does it taste?
Most flavorsome.
What you drank was part of our spoils from Namso Fortress.
Your efforts in making it a trade stronghold filled it to the brim with choice goods.
But, I have no intention of maintaining control of that place.
*A tributary of the Liao River, flowing down the Qianshan range
Should you relinquish all your territory north of the Taizi River* and Taesan Fortress,
I shall immediately order our troops in Namso Fortress to withdraw.
Taesan Fortress adjoins Buyeo territory.
Why would you ever deploy copious numbers of troops there,
unless you planned one day to strike us?
Do you believe I will accept your proposal?
Should you refuse it,
I shall slaughter every man and woman in Namso Fortress.
People in Namso Fortress already know my plans.
Refuse my proposal, and you shall be responsible for their demise,
so I trust you will make a judicious decision.
I shall...
refuse your proposal.
Does that mean you are not concerned if I turn Namso Fortress...
into a carrion-drenched wasteland?
I believe our people in Namso Fortress will gleefully...
sacrifice their lives for the good of our nation.
Let us wait if a visit by the Grim Reaper changes their minds.
Abate your wrath, Sire.
Haven't you seen that disdainful caitiff's blistering contempt for me?!
Once the ritual is over, we shall immediately march to Goguryeo,
so make all necessary preparations!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Are we really going to let them do that?
Before we return to Goguryeo, I shall recapture Namso Fortress.
May you consider your safety, Sire.
No matter how sacred this ritual is, you never know what they might scheme.
Doesn't King Daeso hold your life in his hands now?
You needn't worry.
I know King Daeso and Dojin very well.
Just to maintain their dignity,
they shall never make an attempt on my life in Buyeo territory.
Lieutenant.
How much longer are you going to stay put about Muhyul?
Are you going to allow someone who came here of his own volition...
to go back home unscathed?
That is what His Majesty wishes for.
What is wrong with you?
If you can't do it yourself, I shall slay him for you,
so give me some troops.
Do not behave so imprudently.
Why are you letting him go and wasting this golden opportunity?
The last time he came here as a crown prince,
if His Majesty hadn't stopped us, we could have dealt with him!
If we had done that, none of this would have ever happened.
If we can't slay him now,
we shall live to regret this day.
You believe Buyeo is going to capitulate by Muhyul's sword?
- What I'm saying... - You may leave.
Were you looking for me?
Take this to the Chief Marshal stationed outside the capital.
Yes.
There will be guards surveilling us everywhere, so be prudent.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Is His Majesty unscathed?
He is.
It's from His Majesty.
What's wrong?
What could he have written...
Muhyul made me a proposal.
To exchange the Buyeo prisoners of war in Goguryeo...
with you two.
But I refused.
I need all the information you have about Goguryeo.
And you think we would just give it to you?
There is no information I can give to Buyeo.
Of course, it shall not be easy.
That is why I will make you a proposal of my own.
Muhyul returns to Goguryeo in two days.
If you don't satisfy my request by then,
he will not return safely to Goguryeo.
There are rules prohibiting murder during the ritual here in Buyeo,
but I can always defy such rules.
I trust you will make the right decision.
Bear in mind that your lives and his depend on it.
What do we do now?
If we don't do what he says, he might really slay His Majesty.
Is it true the Crown Prince of Yangmaek took the remnants of his defeated army...
and came here?
They are now in the capital.
Allow me to meet that man.
Why are you asking?
Muhyul has come here of his own volition.
We can't allow him to return just like that.
So are you going to take the Yangmaek remnants and slay Muhyul?
Both King Daeso and the Lieutenant are hesitating because of pride,
so I shall do the job instead.
They might oppose my stance right now,
but once I rid them of Muhyul, they shall laud me with praise.
- But... - Listen!
This is a good opportunity for you as well.
You could enjoy fame and riches for generations to come.
I shall take care of everything myself,
so just allow me to meet that man.
I am back.
Did you convey it to them?
Yes.
Your duties here are now over, so head for Mokdan Fortress.
Lead the troops from the fortress along with the local lord,
and attack Namso Fortress.
You must begin your offensive the moment we withdraw from Buyeo.
Your wish is my command, Sire.
King Daeso's threat to slaughter everyone in Namso Fortress...
is not going to end as a mere gasconade.
Bear in mind that we must recapture the fortress at all costs.
Yes, Your Majesty.
How did it go?
It went well.
We did it because it was an order from His Majesty,
but what if something goes wrong?
We will have to wait and see.
Lieutenant, it's trouble.
What is the matter?
The prisoners have perished.
Looks like they took their own lives so as not to burden Muhyul.
They were alive when we brought them food.
How can you say that?
And I even told you to keep a close eye on them.
Is this your idea of surveillance?!
I deserve to be punished.
Your Excellency!
Move them out of here, now!
This... Are they really going to regain their senses?
What if they're really dead?
That is not going to happen. They will wake up for sure.
Ahh... I just...
Their complexion tells another story.
I must alert His Majesty.
Alert whom?!
Didn't he say they would regain their senses for sure?
But seeing as they are still in this state...
Your Excellency!
Your Excellency.
How are you feeling?
What happened?
His Majesty saved you and Chubalso.
Your Majesty, Maro has returned.
You may enter.
How did it go?
Her Excellency and Chubalso regained their senses.
There is no more time to hesitate now.
Immediately proceed as planned.
Yes, Your Majesty.
We extend our deepest gratitude for guaranteeing our safety.
You know what kind of gratitude I am looking for.
If you decide to relinquish Taesan Fortress now,
you will be able to avoid confrontation.
I have already expressed my intention to refuse your proposal.
So is war what you wish for?
It was Your Majesty who provoked us first.
Should this bring us to a confrontation, I am not going to stand back.
Silence!
Let us wait and see if you utter the same brazenfaced obloquy,
when your rivers and valleys are drenched with the blood of your men!
During the night, the Ubo and Chubalso took their own lives.
You robbed two of my men of their lives,
and lost the chance to save dozens of your own men.
You shall soon inherit King Daeso's throne as the ruler of Buyeo,
but already lost precious subjects out of personal resentment.
Now, all creation is aware that Buyeo and Goguryeo cannot avoid confrontation.
Whom you will face on that battlefield will not only be your foes,
but the spirit of all the men you abandoned.
If you are daunted by this, I shall find another way.
I will do it.
Forgive me.
For involving you in this...
You needn't worry about me.
The mere thought of doing something for my country...
brings me joy.
What is the matter?
I am here to escort the princess, under His Majesty's orders.
His Majesty wishes to see Prince Hodong.
Without the Lieutenant's consent,
we are forbidden from allowing Her Highness out of this abode.
- Alert the Lieutenant about this. - Yes!
Even with His Majesty's orders,
do you need the Lieutenant's consent?
That's right!
Immediately head to the palace, and alert His Majesty.
No matter how powerful the Lieutenant might be,
how can I tolerate anyone belittling His Majesty's authority?!
- Now! - Yes.
Follow me.
We received orders from His Majesty...
to escort you and His Highness to the palace.
Did the Goguryeo delegation leave?
They just departed for Goguryeo.
His Majesty is waiting for you.
I feel indisposed now, so tell him I will meet him tomorrow.
But... Your Highness.
Leave right now!
Then, I will leave what His Majesty wanted us to give you.
Stop there!
I shall go to the palace now.
What is the matter?
A servant sent by His Majesty to escort the princess and His Highness...
is waiting for your consent.
What are you talking about?
His Majesty just left for the shrine.
Don't you know His Majesty goes to the shrine when the rituals are over?
Then?
Did you alert the Lieutenant?
Yes, I sent word.
And you allowed her out of the residence without his consent?!
Yes... That...
May you await a moment, Your Highness.
It is getting cold.
The wintry breeze is not good for Hodong,
so free the way.
But, Your Highness!
How dare you behave like that in my presence?
Will you take responsibility if Hodong suffers from ailments?
Free the way, now.
- Escort Her Highness. - Yes.
Find her immediately!
Even if it takes all our men in the capital, find her now!
Yes!
What is the matter?
Let us go.
Your Highness.
We left in haste, so I forgot something.
I shall follow you soon, so you go ahead first.
Your Highness!
Don't let him get cold, and leave now.
Swiftly bring him to His Majesty. Now!
- Find her! - Yes.
Did you find her?
My apologies.
We still haven't been able to.
What are you waiting for? Let us leave now!
Is everything all right? Lady Yeon?!
Where is she?
She suddenly returned to the residence.
The residence?! Even after she recognized you?
Yes.
We have no time. Let us leave this place now.
I know how impudent it is, asking you to remain by my side.
But...
it shall not take long.
Once we sound the drums of victory and my dream comes true,
I shall stay by your side.
Nobody...
will be able to stop me from doing that.
You escape the capital first, Chief Marshal.
I shall escort Lady Yeon.
I shall join you.
What's wrong with you, really?
Buyeo troops are all over the place.
We have no time, uh?
If we keep hesitating, we all will perish here.
Leave first.
Maro... Maro!
Chief, you can't do this.
Yes? They will all kill us!
We shall accept any punishment for making you worry about us.
Forgive us, Your Majesty.
I feel relieved, seeing you alive.
Never risk your life without my consent again.
Understood?
Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
We brought Prince Hodong back.
So your name is Hodong?
Maro?
Why can't I see Maro?
Milady.
What happened with Hodong?
He will be in His Majesty's hands by now.
That is good to hear.
If we hasten, there is a way to escape from Buyeo.
Let us leave.
I will remain here in Buyeo.
Milady.
What is the reason?
I know what you're feeling,
but why are you remaining in Buyeo?
If I try to get close to His Majesty,
it will only be more cumbersome for him and Goguryeo.
And is that your reason?
You're afraid he will be castigated for taking in a Buyeo princess,
so you're staying away from him?
His Majesty already suffered enough because of me.
I don't want him to suffer any further.
I know.
His Majesty might have suffered a lot because of you,
but it was you who made him forget the pain.
If you remain here in Buyeo,
you will give His Majesty wounds that nothing will ever heal.
Milady.
I beg you, return to Goguryeo with His Majesty.
The wounds he'll suffer because of me shall vanish with time.
But putting His Majesty and Goguryeo into a difficult position,
that suffering is nothing anybody can erase.
Milady.
What are you talking about?
She returned of her own will?
I don't know the reason,
but right as they were leaving, she just turned back.
Forgive me.
Then... what about Maro?
Saying he will bring her back, he remained there alone.
Your Majesty.
Don't even think about returning to Buyeo.
You must take the delegation and swiftly return to Goguryeo.
I shan't return and leave them in Buyeo.
What Mahwang said is right, Your Majesty.
Dojin is already aware of the prince's disappearance.
He might have already sent troops after us.
If we keep staying here, you and His Highness will only be in peril.
No way.
Whatever it takes,
I shall rescue them.
It's an ambush!
Protect His Majesty!
Daebo!
Charge!
It's Baegeuk for sure.
Allow us to go after him.
If we spare him, he'll attempt on your life again.
You can't, Sire.
The border is not far off from here.
We must leave Buyeo territory.
Tend to the wounded, and begin withdrawal.
We shall return to the capital.
Yes.
They were Hye Ap and Chubalso for sure.
They are dead. I saw them with my own eyes.
And I could say the same.
But... who ever gave you consent to attack Muhyul?
- That... - Do something like that again,
and you will pay for it.
Understood?
Lieutenant.
The bodies disappeared.
Lieutenant, Her Highness has returned.
Where is Hodong?
I asked where!
I sent him to Goguryeo.
Did you send him to Muhyul?
Hodong is Muhyul's son.
I told you I would raise him.
I told you I'd raise him as my son!
Orabeoni.
I will remain by your side.
Now... just forget about Hodong.
All your resentment for Muhyul, it is time you forget about it.
I tried to convince her,
but I couldn't change her mind.
She worries that she will only become a burden to you if...
- Enough. - Your Majesty.
Is she unscathed?
Yes, Your Majesty.
She will probably remain there to quench Dojin's angst,
so that Dojin and I never point swords at each other.
But...
things will not go the way she wants.
Your Majesty.
General Wang from Namso Fortress is here.
What happened?
Your Majesty.
We lost Namso Fortress to Goguryeo.
What?!
What are you prattling about?!
Didn't I send word to reinforce security?
We were attacked on the day Muhyul was withdrawing.
We could never expect it, so it was inevitable.
Then, what is this?
Did I just fall for Muhyul's trap?
We were deceived by Muhyul.
We must destroy him and Goguryeo!
Now!
- Deploy immediately! - Yes, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty.
What is the matter?
His Majesty has just returned.
What's wrong?
Th...That...
Speak to me.
His Majesty brought the prince along.
And Yeon?
Did that wench come back with him?
That, I still don't...
Your Majesty.
How did it go in Namso Fortress?
Just as you expected.
Our troops are rescuing the locals there.
This child...
He's Hodong.
Don't worry about a thing.
Now I shall fill that void your mother left behind.
I am glad to see you return unscathed.
This child is His Majesty's flesh and blood.
He's his son.
Hodong...
He's a lovely child.
*Hanja for Hodong is Beautiful Boy
Just like his name* suggests, he has beautiful eyes.
What happened to Princess Yeon?
I hoped she would safely return to Goguryeo,
it is most regretful.
As a fellow woman, thinking of her fate...
just fills me with compassion.
Let our people know about Hodong,
and proclaim him as the heir to your throne, Sire.
When the news reach Buyeo, it will at least bring solace to Princess Yeon.
I am grateful for your being so understanding.
Isn't that my duty as your consort?
I shall raise Hodong, so you needn't worry.
Your Majesty. It's me, Maro.
You may enter.
What is the matter?
The Buyeo troops have started marching our way.
Summon a court meeting.
Yes.
I leave Hodong to you.
Don't worry.
Your mother must have shed tears sending you here,
but seeing you makes my heart weep.
You shall never see your mother again.
As long as I am alive, I shall never allow her near His Majesty.
Don't cry!
The Buyeo Central Guard left the capital,
and have started marching towards the border.
This will be a full offensive deciding the fate of both countries,
so there will be no space for negotiations.
Because one of us must fall for this war to end,
we must stake our everything on this war.
Daebo.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Immediately put us on war footing,
and alert the entire army about this.
I will.
Chief Marshal.
Yes, Your Majesty.
If we are to win this war, we must strike first.
Devise a strategy to make the first move,
and impart it upon all Central Guard commanders.
I will, Your Majesty.
I shall examine all supplies. Prepare everything.
Yes, Your Majesty.
This will be a fierce battle which will decide the fate of our two countries.
So, if you aren't ready to stake your lives for it, we have no chances to win.
- Understood? - Yes!
- You may leave. - Yes.
What brings you here?
I came to give you this back.
I don't want to lose the man I cherish again.
May you return here alive, and give this back to me.
I will survive at all costs,
and once again give it to you.
Can you promise?
Yes.
I promise.
I shall wait for you.
I will make sure you will not lose the man you cherish again.
I will return.
Father.
Your son is now deploying.
I shall create the grandiose empire you always dreamed of.
I shall go past Buyeo, cross the Luan River,
and regain our long lost fatherland.
May you give me strength.
Your Majesty.
We completed all deployment procedures.
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Will you fulfill your father's wishes?
This is your chance to fulfill everything your father couldn't,
and become the ruler of these northern lands.
I shall follow your wishes.
I shall sacrifice for you, so use me as you wish.
The claws of demise shall always haunt you,
and only sacrifices will be waiting for you,
but... are you still willing to follow my wish?
I will.
Father...
Your son is now deploying.
I shall create the grandiose empire you always dreamed of.
I shall go past Buyeo, cross the Luan River,
and regain our long lost fatherland.
May you give me strength.
Muhyul.
You must surpass your father...
and become a great ruler.
That is your path...
and your fate.
My son Muhyul.
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