-=Episode 23=-
Here!
That is the first ambush location.
The troops there are all scapegoats.
Let's go!
- Yes. - Yes.
If they were to die, the worship group will relax and continue on.
However... at that time, we will make our move at the second ambush site.
Assassins!
Protect His Highness Prince Heir.
Your Highness, you must leave for a moment.
If they want to avoid the danger, like it or not,
they will leave the bypath and go on the main path to So Nyeong Won.
Just like that,
those people that are secretly protecting His Highness Prince Heir, will disappear.
Then when do we make a move on the Prince Heir?
Soon after the worship group will be passing through.
But there will be nobody to meet them.
Killing of Prince Heir, starts here.
There are assassins! Protect His Highness Prince Heir!
Protect His Highness!
Your Highness. Your Highness!
Your Highness!
This is a ji gap.
-=Ji Gap: armor made of layers of paper wrapped in leather. It can defend against knife and sword attacks.=- This is a ji gap.
-=Ji Gap: armor made of layers of paper wrapped in leather. It can defend against knife and sword attacks.=-
Your Highness.
I'm all right, don't worry.
Your Highness!
I'm all right, no need to take it to heart.
Un, you bastard...
Baek Dong Su, hurry, take His Highness and go.
Your Highness, I'm taking you away.
I must also follow you, Your Highness.
Go quickly.
We... we will fend him off for a while.
Be careful.
Your Highness.
Un, how did you become like this?
Give up.
Even if it is you, you won't be able to withstand the four of us!
Really?
Un, I'm asking of you, please leave.
Then,
there won't be very many guards left who are responsible for guarding.
So, those who escaped will surely be here,
-=Gim Han Gu: Queen Jeong Sun's father=- . where they can get horses. But that place has local envoys guarding it.
Here is the stronghold, that is for sure.
Your Highness, rest here for a moment.
All right.
You really are the first one here.
All of you, move aside.
He is Do Ju's prefectural governor.
Prince Heir, you will die here.
You bastard, is this the Do Ju's order?
If it wasn't for war, this kind of thing wouldn't happen.
I told you to move aside.
I'm sincerely apologizing to you, for underestimating you before.
Your Highness, can you handle a sword?
Of course. You stand back.
Yes.
Your Highness.
This fellow, although he has a lot of strength, he doesn't know martial arts.
You need to avoid frontal attacks. Find an opening and then attack.
Dong Su!
Are you all right?
Let's meet again next time.
Stay still!
Let them go.
What? Are you just going to let them go like that?
It will only lead to more casualties.
His Highness Prince Heir's safety is the top priority.
All right.
Are you all right?
How about you? Are you all right?
Yes.
I was originally a very powerful man.
In case we are unable to kill the Prince Heir there, what are we going to do?
Even if all three ambushes end up as failures,
we have to finish him off at the yeogcham.
-= Yeogcham: Way-station to support central-local command, communication, and transportation =- . That place will become the Prince Heir's grave.
-= Yeogcham: Way-station to support central-local command, communication, and transportation =- .
Yeogcham... -= Yeogcham: Way-station to support central-local command, communication, and transportation =- .
Yeogcham...
Why did you only come now?
It's a long story.
Un that fellow, really...
In fact, I didn't want to say it. But I have no choice.
You bastard!
Who are you in front of... Do you want to die here?
You fellow, look here. Here!
Why don't you kneel quickly?
That is really fortunate.
Your Highness.
All of you get up.
Don't take to heart matters that have already passed.
We have already delayed for a long time, let's head on.
Your Highness, we are not going to the yeogcham.
What do you mean?
Although it's farther, it's more secure.
Yeogcham?
Are you underestimating them?
What?
If they don't use the yeogcham path and use the mountain road, what do we do?
That...
I did not think of that.
Your Excellency, the yeogcham path is a shortcut.
To get horses, they have to go through the yeogcham, right?
Then I will leave first.
Her Majesty and I will wait for your good news.
-=Yeogcham=-
There is still no news, surely the plan has changed.
I am leaving first.
Hey!
I heard that aside from Sword Saint and the Sky Lord,
your martial arts are Joseon's best.
How about testing it against me?
If you want to die, I'm not stopping you.
You are one up compared to Baek Dong Su.
If you want to come and challenge me,
I will welcome that any time.
You didn't hide assassins at Hyojang Neung?
-=Hyojang Neung: Prince HyoJang's tomb=- . You didn't hide assassins at Hyojang Neung?
Hyojang Neung is surrounded by Po Jo skilled officers.
We can't interfere there.
What are we going to do?
Your...Your Excellency.
I don't even need to see it.
It certainly is that Baek Dong Su fellow.
Your Highness, are you all right?
Yes, all thanks to you.
-=Seo Yu Dae=- . Let's go quickly. His Majesty is waiting for you.
Yes.
-=Yeong Ju=-
Good, nothing happened along the way right?
Yes, Your Majesty Grandfather.
Mmm...
Prince Heir, you have now become Prince Hyojang's descendant.
In the future, there won't be any more problems with the line of succession.
... speaking of this situation.
-=Queen Jeong Sun=-
Aigoo, our Dong Su returned after completing a big assignment.
That's really amazing. Amazing!
Imo said she wanted to feed you all and cook you meat.
It will be ready soon, Sir.
You woman, what are you saying? What?
You've worked hard. No one got injured, right?
Yes, Hyeongnim.
This time, Dong Su also accomplished a big merit.
Un appeared?
Yes.
He didn't kill anyone right?
Now is a lonely and painful time.
If you see him next time, please help him out.
You need to help him come back, do you understand?
- Yes. - Yes.
Un, how did you become like this?
Don't drink anymore.
Do you think I'm becoming bad too?
What do you mean?
Did you see those people from your past?
If you feel that it is too painful, then it is fine to let it go.
Do you also want to say things like fate can change?
What is fate?
First ask your own heart.
Hyeongnim! Hyeongnim!
Where did Hyeongnim go?
Sword Saint entered the palace early this morning.
Entered the palace? He never mentioned it.
Dong Su? Did they go together?
Yes.
Coming to see me like this, it seems like you are saying farewell.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Fine, how is your body?
My body, I'm clear about it myself.
Please don't worry.
Fine.
You want to live freely with that woman in your heart.
Do you want to confess to that lucky woman?
I will go together with her to a place that no one can find.
You've already sent your greetings to His Majesty.
I'm not offering my greetings but farewell instead.
Farewell? Where are you going?
Yes, from this point onwards, I will not return to Hanyang.
Then do that, Sword Saint.
Your Majesty.
You must certainly place people with talent by your side and continuously learn.
You must be a king who cherishes the commoners.
Don't forget this nation.
No matter where I am,
please let me hear news of Your Highness's success.
Yes.
I will surely become someone who will not let Sword Saint down.
Sword Saint, Sword Saint.
Are you coming back again?
Please take care.
Yes. Please protect His Highness Prince Heir well.
- Yes, Sword Saint. - Yes, Sword Saint.
Hyeongnim, that...
You won't lose to the Sky Lord,
but can I not go together with you?
This is a matter I must complete.
I, really...
It's me... Imo said that she will make some delicious food for tonight.
Please come back early.
I understand.
Right, where did Jin Ju go?
I assured her that you wouldn't leave without saying goodbye.
She shouldn't be far.
Why are you looking for Jin Ju?
If you have something to say to her, I will find and bring her back.
It's nothing.
Sir... Jin Ju should have something to say to you.
Talk to her for a moment, before you go.
What are you saying? Huh?
Is there a secret that I can't know about?
What are you doing? You're like a dog that's anxious to shit.
Fa... Fathe...
Ah? Ah?
How is Ajussi?
Go in and take a look.
Did you do something wrong?
No.
I don't know what the matter is,
but say it clearly before he goes.
Although Ajussi will come back,
you don't know when that will be.
Eat.
Mother!
You have arrived.
What are you thinking about?
Huh? Ah, it's nothing.
Everybody is waiting inside.
Jin Ju.
Yes.
How about dropping that sword in your hand?
That sword in your hand, whether you like it or not,
will be stained with blood your whole life.
I hope that you can live peacefully.
Everybody sit.
She made everything here.
Sa Mo, please get married before it's too late.
What? What are you saying?
For you, she is not a bad woman. Don't miss the opportunity.
Don't say such useless things. Hyeongnim, you must come back safely.
I will wait for your news about taking the Sky Lord's head.
Here, have a drink.
Yes.
Miss! Miss, you're back.
Come to this side, here.
Here, sit.
You too really... What is so good about her?
Then what about you? You look just like dried radish.
Dried radish! Really just like dried radish!
Come on, drink a cup too.
Come on.
Agassi...
Dong Su! Come with me for a moment.
Master! Master, are you all right?
It's nothing.
Dong Su, you should also know,
when we were younger,
the five of us became sworn brothers by blood compact.
-=Baek Sa Goeng: Baek Dong Su's father=-
-=Yeo Cho Sang=-
-=Jang Dae Po=-
From the time we met Crown Prince Sado, who sought the Bukbeoljigye,
we made an alliance with the King and his ministers and swore our loyalty.
But I did not get there in time.
So, I am not totally loyal.
It looks like... my life will end here.
Crown Prince Sado!
How can that be Master's fault?
After His Highness Crown Prince left us,
I thought I must protect His Highness the Prince Heir,
until the day I die.
I made up my mind several times.
I also think the same way.
With you here, I feel at ease.
In case I cannot protect Prince Heir His Highness,
Dong Su, you have to protect His Highness well.
Master, you are still healthy,
how can you say such depressing words?
Now it is already your world.
You must all join together to protect His Highness's
future place in this world.
The mist is cold.
Let's go inside.
Master.
Why are you doing this?
What are you trying to say?
Why are you talking like we would never see each other again?
You have to promise me that you will come back immediately.
The matters in this world can't be as everyone wishes.
Is it true that Sword Saint is leaving?
Yes, Father.
After seeing His Majesty, he went to the East Palace.
He's always been in the way. If the Sword Saint disappears,
taking the Prince Heir's life will not be difficult...
It's the Crown Prince's life you are talking about, so be careful.
Do you mean that you fellows have a lot of lives?
Baek Dong Su.
As long as that brat is still here, it won't be that easy.
If the Sky Lord takes Sword Saint's life...
I do not regret anything.
But, what if in case...
Sword Saint takes the Sky Lord's life and comes back alive?
Whether the Sword Saint will remain in Hanyang or not,
it does not give us any advantage.
Then, what do you think we should do?
What can we do?
We must kill the Sword Saint.
Joseon's best swordsman and Joseon's best assassin will fight.
No matter who survives,
I guess they will be battered and bruised.
Ga Ok.
Who are you waiting for?
Is it Gwang Taek or is it me?
This girl's really...
Sleeping here, what will you do if you catch a cold?
Dong Su.
You can go in first.
Yes.
Did you not have any sleep?
Yes.
No need to see me off.
Master.
For this short period of time, I really thank you.
Your disciple,
until the day I die, I won't forget you.
Although that kind of thing will not occur,
and that kind of thing can't happen,
if Master comes late,
I will always wait for you.
I'll wait until the day Master returns.
I, disciple Baek Dong Su,
without moving, will wait for you.
So,
you must come back.
After you come back,
you'll have to help me.
Fa...
There is still something I haven't said.
There is still something that I haven't told you.
When you come back,
until that time... I will call you to my heart's content, Father.
Dong Su.
Hyeongnim already left?
- Captain. - Captain.
You all came.
Has the old sir already left?
Yes.
Turn and turn.
Ah really...
Hyeongnim didn't even say anything before he left, really!
Last night didn't we send him off warmly?
I'm afraid he wanted to leave quietly.
I wasn't worried from the start, about him taking the Sky Lord's head.
But then again...
How can he leave so suddenly?
His whole life has been like this.
That's correct.
Sa Mo samchon, this...
What is this?
Sa Mo.
My younger brother, Sa Mo.
My heart that has to leave you and go,
is not comfortable.
This hyeongnim...
Both of you are similar in a lot of ways,
it is possible for you two to be husband and wife.
You should live out your days to the envy of others.
I've always been grateful to you.
Just like how you protected Ga Ok,
I'll leave Jin Ju in your care.
Although Hong Dae Ju is clever and has a lot of experience,
he has a fault, and that is overlooking the small details.
Each time before doing anything,
develop a habit of checking every little detail.
The Security Division has Joseon's finest martial artists.
They must have confidence and protect His Highness with their lives.
No matter if it was Dae Po or you,
I wasn't able to take care of you both. I'm very sorry.
I'm afraid you will be injured, so it is better if you don't learn martial arts.
Ah! Hyeongnim is really...
He sounds as though he won't be coming back.
This... what is this?
Jin Ju.
I actually wanted to call your name until my throat dried.
But I have to be on my way.
In the future, if I can see you wed,
how happy I will be.
I do not know if such a day will come.
But Jin Ju,
if some time in the future and even I am not around, don't be sad.
I will hold your mom's hand and watch over you,
and protect you.
So don't cry for this father of yours.
Dong Su, until when will you stay like this?
Until Master comes back,
I will not even move a step.
Not bad.
We don't have anything to eat tonight.
Let's go fishing by the river.
Did he already leave?
Yes.
Where did they go, do you know?
I don't know the exact location,
but it seems like they went in the direction of Samgaksan.
I did not expect your cooking skills to be this good.
Cooking for that girl Jin Ju has improved my ability.
But knowing that you were leaving,
didn't she say anything?
That aspect of burying it in her heart and not saying it,
is similar to her mother who passed away.
Eat.
Carefully monitor that man from the meat shop.
Why haven't you caught any?
This is more than enough.
Let's go.
You didn't have bait this whole time?
You fellow...
They're in the north of Samgaksan.
Father, I will prepare the army.
Pick some with good archery skills.
Yes.
If they don't die, you will all die.
Remember this.
- Yes. - Yes.
Samgaksan, is it?
What do you plan to do?
That person is not someone that the army troops can take care of.
What is wrong with you?
I feel uneasy.
Why do you feel uneasy?
I don't know.
It's just... it's just uneasiness.
I'm uneasy, Father.
Nothing will happen.
That person is the Sword Saint.
As long as we wait here, he will eventually come back.
It is not even a strong wine.
Looks like it's been a long time, since I drank so heavily.
Are you not feeling well?
The one with poor health,
is not me, but you.
I don't know if I should wait till you heal.
Are you worrying about me?
I'm really grateful to you.
This is the final cup, drink.
Then we can rest for a while.
The palace... is so quiet.
Especially at a time like this, the more you need to increase your knowledge for the sake of future planning.
Yes, Your Majesty Grandfather.
But that worrying face of yours,
is it because of the Sword Saint's departure?
Yes.
Why did you not force him to stay?
Banwi is not an illness that human strength can overcome.
-= Banwi: Stomach Cancer =- . Banwi is not an illness that human strength can overcome.
What?
Your Majesty Grandfather, did you say banwi?
Sword Saint is suffering from banwi.
What? Are you saying that Sword Saint has banwi?
Yes.
Looks like I don't even need a trap to catch the tiger.
No, that's not it...
He should be looking for a place to die.
Since he is going to die anyway...
Have the archers withdrawn immediately.
What?
Ah yes... yes.
What are you trying to do?
Since he will die anyway, there is no need to make matters worse.
Dong Su!
Dong Su.
Dong Su, Master he...
What? Banwi?
It is what His Majesty himself told the Prince Heir.
To use that body and fight against the Sky Lord...
Ah, seriously!
If it continues like this, Sir may face some terrible changes.
Should we go stop it?
Where can I go to see Master?
Captain, please tell me.
I don't know.
Captain!
I don't know!
Sa Mo!
Dong Su!
Baek Dong Su!
Let go of my hand.
Let's go together.
The weather is fine.
Drink up.
Are you ready?
Are you all right?
Do you want to rest for a while?
It's all right.
Let's get out for some fresh air.