what the hell is this...?

Welcome~

What would you like?

Coffee... / Yes..

What's up with the blackout...?

Check if the neighbor has blackout too. / What a weather...

Weather must've gone crazy..

Hey Miss, light up this place with a candle will ya?

Yes~

Why typhoon in the mid-winter?

Whew, I was embarrased to death because my skirt flipped!

Anyhow.. why does the pervert touch me every time I see him?

I'm so irriated... he should really pay me for that..

Hey...

Long time no see huh...

Oh gosh..

Let us talk...

Hey!!!!

You little...

What the hell are you!

Who are you two?

Wait a sec!... Wait a sec!

Wait for what..?

I got hit in the pressure point... the solar plexus!

I've hit the roof!

You.. what?.. what~?

STOP!

Got it....

Got it...I'll just walk away...

If you really wanna get her... bring us 30,000,000 won.. understand?

No I'm not getting her.. I will walk away when I get back the owed money!

Never ever come near here again...

If I ever see you again you are really gonna die!

Hey~

Let me ask you one favor...

Deliver this message to that chick.

that I sincerely loved her..

..but... money is money...

Sheeesh... now my hairstyle is messed up...

This is a quick newsflash...

The damage reported by the storm that swept thru the mid-region
earlier today is getting worse with time..

While the experts are baffled as to the origin of this storm,

..many places in Chunchungdo sustained most severe damage, such that
greenhouses and stables has collapsed, roof of army barracks flew off,
and due to landslides some roads needed to be shut down for a while.

Fortunately there is no reported human casuality, but the government and
meterologist experts are said to form a taskforce to find the definitive answer
as to the cause of this bizzare storm likes of which has never been seen on record.

This concludes the urgent newsflash.

What's this mama thinking? How could you think of jumping into
the road like that!? This was a near miss!

Yo ma'am..... Ma'am!

What're ya looking at? I didn't hit her man.

Ma'am!!

Hey man I did not hit her!!!

Oh hey... man!

Ma'am~...... wake up pleeez~!!

Yo madam...

Are you more conscious now..?

You didn't get hurt or anything... right?

Ari.... you were alive.....

King Uija's 20th year on the throne (A.D 660)

Capitol of Nambuyeo, Sabisung.

I'm jealous.. you must be happy...

Ooh this is so cute.. and looks good on you princess~ congratulations princess~

Oh my..

This is silk fabrics from Wolju to wish you happy birthday.

Wah... this is soo beautiful~ how could it be so fine~?

Wugu has sent a hair ornament made of coral and silver.

Ohh.. this is so beautiful~

Princess, this has been sent by your brother from the land of Wa (Japan).

Oh my goodness~ this is a luminous gem~!!

So pretty...~~~ looks good on you ~~

Such a precious commodity... princess you must be really blessed!!

It's soo cute~~

So I just heard today's your birthday princess?

So what~?

I would've done something special for you if you had told me in advance...

Bring it here.

Since I got this in a hurry it's not the best thing in the world...
but please accept my best wishes.

I am blushed with shame... this is a just combe made of ivory.

Thanks...

Why don't you open it...

I'll see it later.

Do as you wish...

Then I have to go, excuse me.... let's go!

How can you treat her so bad... she's acting flagrantly
these days, backed by King's love

Now, let us have refreshment~

Arrogant bitch..

It seems to emit more light at night...

Think so?

They say as long as you own this gem you won't get old.. but
at the same time, since it's made from Mermaid's tears, you would
cry all the time.

You're very knowlegeable..

Uh,... princess..

I heard a white fox came into the palance one day..

...a fox?

It was said to have roamed around the palance and then sat on
Senior Japyung's desk for a while before it vanished for good.

Not only that, at Crown Prince's palace, a hen....ummm,
I don't know if I should say this kind of stuff to a princess..

... they say, a hen was seen mating with a sparrow..

.. and to boot, fountain water turned bloody red,
and black clouds fought one another like dragons..

.. and a ghost appeared, shouting Paekche would soon fall...

Did you see them for yourself!?

Not that I did....

Such words are the works of the ignorant...
who would benefit most for spreading these words?

Then do you think this is the trickery by the people of Shilla?

Kim Chun Choo, Kim Yu Shin, they both are adept at dirty tricks.

I'm sure you had heard about how Kim Yu Shin married off his sister to Kim Chun Choo.

Do not spread useless stories and watch your mouth.

You may go.

Who is it!

Stop there!

Stop!

Sad! A man's life is but a missed opportunity

Ashamed to stare at his own shadow alone

Abandoned personal greed and went back in time

Feared that noble ideal and act would not be recognized

His talent is outstanding, but the world is turbulent

He will worry for a long time til death

He exists, just cannot reveal himself

He has talent, just cannot put it to use

Poor spirit and confusion are hard to distinguish

And Good and Evil are hard to discern

The age is dark and turbulent

Thus he will cringe, never to straighten himself out.

This poem is from long ago by Sima Qian who wrote it while thinking of his friends

You said you were from Kaya..

Yes.

What about your family?

We got scattered, and I do not know whether they're alive or dead

You too must see the world as a joke

Are you leaving..?

Not that I have things to do, but it's time I had to go back.

Be silent!

I'm seeking somone who just came in here.

I'll reward one who reports on him

Let me pass now...

Who are you!

They call me Guishil Ari.. and who would you be?

I am the country's princess, Puyeoju.

Wooa~, well, she look better than the chicks in this building

I should play with this princess huh~

What is up, Princess, to come to a place like this late at night in that wardrobe?

If your surname is Guishil, then isn't it true that your father is general SoMyung?

You look surprised, I must be correct.

You father is a loyal subject who is not afraid to give his life for the nation

.. but his son frequents a joint like this, his life submerged by booze and women.

From here on, do not utter your surname freely

I am afraid you may be tarnishing the name of your father and your ancestors!

I will keep that to heart Princess...

By the way....

I worry that you could become a laughing stock of the nation

Because your flesh can be seen clearly...

Princess!

Forget it...

There is an injured man in this lodge... thoroughly pick this place and catch him.

Yes!

Begin searching! / Yes!

Princess!

He's not in the building

Why don't you go back to the palace first, Princess?

I will search the vicinity a bit more.

The wound is deep, he would not have gotten too far.

Let's go.

Did you say you were "Ari"...? I will remember it...

"Shilla"

I am sorry..

Mother! Mother! Mother!

Father! Father!

Is he the lord of Deaya Castle? / Yes!

Drag all the bodies outside! / Yes!

Father~!

You had the same dream again...

Can you move about? I have prepared the horse and the carriage.

Leave alone.. I have unfinished business here.

No you must go with me sir.

Nampuyeo's soldiers are on the hunt from all four sides

your life will be at risk when you are with me..

Do not worry about me. If it wasn't for you sir, I would have died many times already.

Before departing, I shall fetch more medicinal herbs..

This is herb used for spear-caused wound...

Did someone just happen to get hit by an arrow?

Let us go and see who is hurt...

You lead the way.

Now I understand why your muscial tune was full of sorrow.

I don't want to hurt you.

Just tell me where he is.

Yuhrang!

Oh, young mater, you are back at last.

Uh... your clothes...

What are you doing there?

Young master is back. Come out at once.

Yes.

Do you know a woman named Yuhrang?

No I do not.

You say you are a decendant of Kaya kingdom, correct?

Yes.

Do you also have grudge against Paekche?

We fell because we could not defend our soil... who am I to blame but ourselves?

Are you hurting somewhere?

No sir.

You may go.

What a mannerless man... how could he treat me contemptuosly?

You earned it princess... you were there with only undergarments..

Nanny, whose side are you on by the way?

Why of course, I am on your side.. :)

Anyhow it's so fortunate that you did not get hurt.

Wicked man... dirty man... he hangs out in a cheap motel...

Tsk.. Tsk... what became of a noble man like general Ari...

What...? General Ari???

Did you also know him nanny?

As recently as a few years ago, he was a well-respected general.

What, you mean that booze lover?

He was conspired against and got kicked out of his post.

What do you mean by conspiracy?

Past or present, all great generals are faced with this reality.

Hmph, not everyone gets conspired against. He must be a guy who deserves it.

May I tell you the best way to get back at him?

What is it?

Have him by your side, and vent your frustration on him every moment.

Princess, he has arrived.

Already?

All right, tell me to wait a little bit.

Nanny, how do I look?

I keep telling you, you're pretty. :)

All right then, I will be gone for a while, ok?

Did you summon me your highness?

I sincerely apologize for the past incident

That's not why I called you.

I heard about your situation.

To honor your father General SoMyung, I want to give you an opportunity.

What kind of opportunity may I ask?

I am considering opening a new spot for leading king's guards. What's your thought?

I don't know how you are preceiving my situation, but I am quite satisfied with it.

So..?

Thank you for your words, but I decline.

I am trying to forget the insult and open a rosy future ahead of you, and you are refusing me?

If you've heard about me, then you must know that I do not have any skill.

I heard you were a great general.

I am only skilled in fighting for the people and the nation.

I don't feel confident defending villainous subjects who live high on the hog for doing nothing, and those courtiers who treat the common folk with cruelty and do anything to stay in power.

If you have nothing furthur to say, I will retreat.

What is going on?

How dare you touch me!

I deserve death highness.

All right... I forgive you.

Where is general SoMyung?

He is out for a while.

That so?

If it's an urgent message I will deliver it.

I didn't actually come to see general SoMyung.

I came to announce the King's order

Hereby I appoint Guishil Ari to be my bodyguard.

Tomorrow after dawn, you are to enter the palace in full gown.

Father...

Are you ready to enter the palace ?

Yes.

There is timing for everything... time for backing off and advancing, time for rising and falling..

That sword has been bestowed upon us from King Mu, who is your cousin twice removed.

Keep this sword from now on.

With nation's fate in a dire extremity, now is not the time to care for your own well-being.

Beware of the hidden secrets that lurk beneath.

I shall take it to heart.

Please take good care of my father.

General...

What's the matter?

Do you remember Daeya castle?

This is a revenge for my parents who died because of you.

Do not feel you're wronged.

Because this is just a beginning.

"Shilla"

"Tang"

Hon... hon...! Look at that.. what is it? / Wha....what is that?

Let us go and tell the district office!

So the woman from the lodge was a spy after all!

Yes.

What kind of relationship were you two in?

We were loving each other at a point.

And you met pricess Ju at the lodge, right?

...in her undergarments...)

How are the women at the lodge?

Are they pretty?

How dare I even attempt to compare them to you princesses.

In your eyes, which princess in here is the prettiest?

Don't worry, do not hesitate to speak your mind.

To my eyes, you all appear to be celestial angels sent down from heaven.

Even so, you should pick one.

Guishil Ari, have you forgotten your main duty?

Pack up the vase there too.. be careful not to break it.

I'm surprise to see you come down to this lowly quarter.

So I hear you're going to the Buddist mass...

Yes.

..to wish for the King's long healthy life.

This doesn't look like you're attending a mass...

I'm will be preying for 100 days... this is just a preparation for it

An offering should be profuse, too.

Attend the mass later.

What do you mean by that?

Until we catch the spy in the palace you cannot go out.

You cannot order me to stop something for which permission has been granted from the King himself!

I disuade him myself.

Unpack the load!

No need! We're leaving as planned... Pack!

Unpack!

Pack!

I say unpack the load.. what are you doing!

You bitch!

Who is your master, bitch!

Princess, I am a woman who escort the King... how dare you set foot on this place!

Get out of this room at once!

I too want to get out of this dirty room that has blinded and deafened the King out of his senses.

What did you say?

Don't expect to live if any person or thing leaves this room!

Whoever stands in my way, I will stop them in the name of the great King!

This is war! Shilla is attacking us~!!

There is war! Shilla has attacked us!

"Shilla"

Unbelievable thing was unfolding...

Shilla has formed an alliance with Tang, and invaded the great Nampuyeo.

The first line of defense led by General Uijik has been broken by the allied forces

Uso's 2nd position, Jagan's 3rd position, up to Muchi's 4th position.. were all swept away by the foe's cavalry.

And at last, General Gebek and his 5000-men squad has been decimated at Hwan San Bul.

The battle is over....

Father has secretly escaped before daybreak, abandoning his people and the palace

All those who remained were women and old people.

What is left of us... is death

Protect the king's palace!

Do not back off!

Oh beautiful one.. that's mine!

No, that's mine

Lady I love you.

Who are you guys, take your hands off!

Look anyone... is anybody there??

Let go!

I am on your side, don't you understand?

I've done so much for Shilla... do you think you could've come this far without my help?

Really cute... you're mine.

Where is the princess?

I don't know...and the King has left this place...

This is a dangerous place.. you'd better get moving.

General!

Burn down everything.

Do not leave behind any trace of Nampuyeo (=Paekche)

Many of Kaya's decendants have already emigrated to Wa, how come you chosed to remain here?

I refused to be absorbed by Shilla and tried to revive Kaya kingdom, and that is what brought me here.

Please take me in, and I will be a loyal subject of Paekche.

Paekche's 700 years of sovereignty has collapsed... how can I face the ancestors Go Chul Won?

What's gonna become of us now?

Where should we go?

There must be a place the enemy hasn't reached yet...

Castle Sabi fell to the enemy... there is no place to go!

I will die rather than trying to sustain this clumsy life!

Let go.... let go!

Let go...

Why did you save me...? Why didn't you leave me to die...

What did you save me...?

Everything seems like a dream.. burning Sabi Castle.. and this night with you...

For some reason, I have an ominous feeling that I won't be seeing you after today.

That will not happen.

Will you promise?

Til death I will be by your side.