Timing and Subtitles by ♞ Team Candle Knights ♘ @ Viki
[The Fatal Mission]
- Episode 3 -
Well, boys, you've passed with flying colors and you've earned my respect.
We had our differences in the past, but I have to admit I am impressed.
You can now all proudly carry the title of being the best of the best.
I wish you all the best with your mission.
Let's move.
[Kachin Hills]
[Savage Mountain]
[Japanese Imperial Army Command Center in Tengchong]
Captain, the Kuomingtang (Nationalist Party) Special Force Squad already left Ramgarh; and now, they are in North Burma.
Where are they heading?
To Kachin Hills.
- Kachin Hills? - Yes.
What is their goal?
I don't know, but I am sure it is an important mission.
Maybe they noticed something? Who is in charge at Kachin Hills?
Mitsuyoshi Momogu from the 18th Division.
Notify him that they have to pursue the enemy
and destroy them no matter what.
Tell them that if the secret in Kachin Hills is leaked, they can not come back to face me.
Understood.
Report!
Come in.
Major, an order came.
[MISSION REPORT]
[Telegraph from the Headquarters in Tengchong]
The 18th Division has always been an unrivaled force that intimidates the enemy.
So what comes of just merely nine Chinese people?
Colonel Kamio is becoming more senile as he gets older. He must have forgotten that
this is the place of the demon.
They'll probably just disappear on their own without us even deploying a single troop.
Major, then how should we respond?
Tell them this, "To gather all their power and kill the enemy."
"Be at ease. In the case of failure,
commit seppuku." (Ritual suicide by cutting their abdomen)
Yes.
What is it?
Let's go.
- What is it? - Hide.
Why isn't there any movement?
Are they messing with us?
We have been marching in this damned place for several days. This is the first time we got a warning from Knife.
Could something have happened to him?
The sound came from the direction at eleven o'clock about twenty meters away.
Grassy Third, check it out.
Understood.
Captain.
It's okay. You don't need to go.
Captain.
What's the situation?
There are many dead bodies up ahead.
We are fighting a war. Who has not seen dead bodies before?
These dead bodies... appear very strange.
Let's go and have a look.
A moment ago, I saw these bayonets and thought it was an ambush.
That's why I gave the warning. I'm sorry.
It seems to be the Expeditionary Force who failed to withdraw when they were overcome.
When fighting the Japs in another country,
in my view, dying on the battlefield is perfectly appropriate.
But dying from being trapped in this jungle
would be very disappointing.
There is a plentiful amount of disappointment going around.
If you are really that disappointed, file your complaint in Hell.
If they could have climbed over two more hills and walked a few more kilometers,
they would've reached the area controlled by the Expeditionary Army north of Dali.
Too bad... they couldn't last until the end.
Sacrificing for their country is a purpose well served.
- Let's bury them. - Yes, Ma'am.
Stop.
Haven't you noticed how they died is strange?
Some are half buried.
Could there have been a trap?
Oh my God... I-I-I-I-It's an ant hill!
Thank goodness we didn't touch it.
Hey, Brothers, what a fuss you all made!
It's just a bunch of ants.
What's the big deal?
Do you think leeches are scary?
Those are something.
I heard they can suck a man dry in no time.
So as long as we can spot them and don't allow them to touch us, we will be okay.
These ants with mouths are more fearsome than leeches.
They hide in these mounds.
If a person didn't notice and stepped on it,
their legs would become bones by the time they pulled them out.
Just look at the bodies.
Ah!
Ah... my leg!
It seems that these expeditionary troops accidentally walked into the ant's mound,
and provoked the ants into attacking them.
They're all dead because it all happened very quickly.
Is there a way to fight these ants?
I say that we should burn the whole thing.
No. This jungle is the ants' home.
We'll cover the bodies with leaves
as our way to pay respect for our fallen comrades.
Yes, Ma'am.
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Captain.
If we keep walking like this,
it'll deplete too much of our energy.
Knife, find a couple of safe trees.
The entire team will get some rest in the treetops
with watch shifts. We'll move again when the rain diminishes tomorrow.
Yes, Ma'am.
What the hell?
In this rain, these trees are as slippery as icicles.
How did that Monkey King climb up there? (A mythological figure from "Journey to the West.")
Our elite squad
has all kinds of experts. Everyone has their own skills.
Captain, there are a couple of trees ahead that are safe for us to rest in.
Okay.
- Grassy Third, you get the first watch. - Yes, Ma'am.
Big Bull, you are next for the second watch.
Got it. You can count on me!
Long Hair!
I see you got a private stash.
A few sips to chase away the cold.
Good stuff.
Zhao Ban Kuo, do you know what we are doing?
Why do you all think I know?
Because, you punk, were the last one to arrive at the airport, in a car no less.
For this mission, other than being told to follow that ice queen's order,
I know nothing about anything.
This is a secret mission.
As a secret, of course they aren't going to tell you.
I don't know, actually.
These damn Kachin Hills! The Expeditionary Army already combed through this place once with great calamity.
What else do you think
is worthy for us to risk our lives to check on again?
Is it possible that the Japs are trying to sneak around behind the 36th Division
to ambush us?
For them to go all the way to Yunnan to ambush us,
do they have a death wish?
What if they really do it
and succeed?
Then Old Jiang (Chiang Kai-shek) will ask the British to bomb the hell out of these Japs.
What are you thinking?
It must be about a woman.
You, go to sleep.
I'm like you.
I miss my lovers, especially at night.
Stop whining.
It's a blessing just being alive.
Go to sleep. Stop thinking about your wenches.
That's right, has there been any report from Fujita?
The squad that Fujita was leading
became lost in the mountains the other day.
That idiot!
What about the item they are protecting?
Colonel, rest assured, the item is safe.
But according to the latest telegram from Fujita,
they will enter the Tengchong area, under the control of the 113rd Division, within four days.
Tell Fujita not to make more mistakes.
My patience has reached its limits.
Yes.
Son of a bitch.
- What's going on? - It's the damned Chinese.
Why have the Chinese appeared here?
And they are equipped with advanced equipment.
We can not take them on. It is time to retreat.
Retreat?
If we retreat, they will chase us down, and we could be destroyed completely.
But our mission is to escort this box.
You must hold your line. We will think of something else.
Yes, sir!
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You caught up with me and my surgery rate.
I can't save anyone, and you can't kill anyone.
Stop running your mouth. Why don't you just show me by killing one?
Not only can I kill people; I can shoot as well.
That's just some dumb luck.
Big Bull, are you all right?
- I'm fine. - Big oaf!
Watch where you are shooting! You are causing trouble, even when you are not dead.
Fool! Do you want to die for a gun?
I thought my death would make you happy.
Bastard!
Captain, the Japanese have too much firepower. We're unclear about their numbers.
We don't know if they have reinforcements.
If we get stuck like this, we will be driven into a passive position.
Captain, let's retreat quickly.
There are gunshots everywhere.
Where will we retreat to?
Retreat toward the northeast.
There are five rookies there. Their rate of firing is very slow.
Let's break out in that direction.
Zhao Ban Kuo, this is a matter of life and death. Don't joke around.
Who is joking around with you?
This guy knows something. We can trust him.
- Cover us, Knife. - Yes, Ma'am.
Concentrate our firepower to break through to the northeast.
This gentle nerd is really fearless.
Other than a seasoned gangster like you,
we are more afraid of these kinds of rookies who don't know any better.
There really are five rookie soldiers.
How can Zhao Ban Kuo see from so far away?
This guy has ears that can hear through the wind.
Captain, you retreat first. I will provide cover.
- Cao Guo Jiu and Wang Si Mao, bring up the rear. - Okay.
Long Hair, cover us with a hand grenade.
Hurry up and retreat.
- Retreat. - Retreat.
Captain, Four Eyes, you retreat first. I will cover you.
Do not worry. Nothing will happen to me. You retreat first.
Stop trying to the be a hero. Go quickly.
Captain.
I leave the box to you.
You must deliver it safely.
Don't worry, Captain.
I will deliver the box with my life.
Captain, are your all right?
Cao Guo Jiu, go stand guard.
Understood.
Knife, cover up our tracks.
It would be better if you could set up some decoys so that the Japs can't figure out our movements.
Yes.
Everyone else, stay and rest in your current spot.
This damn weather. It changes on a dime.
It's okay if you want to change, but you should at least give this doctor some notice.
You really think you are someone of importance. Just who do think you are?
Even Heaven needs to greet you first, right?
Such a heavy downpour can't even
put out your temper, which is more odorous than a dog's droppings.
Whenever I see your useless face, my temper gets worse.
Just stay on the sideline. I don't want to speak to you.
Captain, I have to say that this American bulletproof vest you got for us
is really effective. I was shot twice but suffered no injury at all.
Take a look.
What were you doing when you were on watch?
I-I fell asleep.
Do you know that because of your negligence, the error almost got everyone killed?
As a soldier, you don't even have the most basic sense of responsibility and degree of alertness.
Tell me. What else can you do?
I-I can fight and kill Japs.
While we were trapped in the trees,
only you were outside of the enemy's range.
Your first priority should have been
to create a escapeway and help your comrades
get away from danger.
And what did you do? You were just shooting aimlessly all around yourself.
Other than wasting bullets, how many Japs did you get?
I was wrong, Captain. I won't do it again.
This was our first skirmish with the Japs after we entered Kachin Hills.
Everyone needs an acclimation period. Do you have to be so tough on him?
Will the enemy have mercy because this is your first time?
Zhao Ban Kuo, you are in no position to defend him.
How am I not?
Because you committed three errors even more unforgivable.
First, the enemy came from where you were
and you only discovered them after they were already right in front of you.
Secondly, you should remain aware of your own position at all times.
For a gun, you almost got yourself killed. At the same time,
you also put everyone else at risk.
Third, during our retreat, you acted completely on your own.
That's not courage, but stupidity. It's extreme stupidity.
Ban Kuo has spent all his time in the Transportation Company. After all, he has not fired a gun in four years. Right?
Captain, please cut him some slack this time.
Ban Kuo, you will stay next to me in the future. I will take care of you.
Our squad needs warriors who can fight, not liabilities.
Don't make me regret bringing you all with me to Kachin Hills.
Understand?
- Do you understand?! - I don't understand!
Captain, what should I understand?
I didn't want to come originally. You insisted on getting me here.
If you are dissatisfied with me, you should let me leave.
So you can't wait to be the sacrificial lamb, right?
So you really want to prove that you are an idiot, right?
Okay, I will accommodate to your wish.
I am telling you, Zhao Ban Kuo, that even if you want to be the sacrificial lamb, you will have to be one that serves some value.
Captain, he has something to say.
Hey, you damn jerk!
Captain, I didn't mean that.
This Zhao Ban Kuo truly deserves some scolding.
He is just too inexperienced. He is acting like a rookie.
Eh... We will just call him Rookie from now on.
You're just a...
That... However, from another perspective,
if not for Zhao Ban Kuo,
we might not have been able to escape.
Because he pointed out the correct direction for us;
otherwise, we would still be at a standstill with the Japs.
Captain, what the old fool said has merit.
So we have had our lectures and quarrels.
If you are unhappy, could you direct it towards the Japs? Okay?
Ah, that's right. This.
Captain, may peace bring you fortune.
So you are still too inexperienced, Rookie.
Shut the hell up!
The old fool said one thing right this time.
Next time, if you mess around with that dumb oaf,
I will feed you two to the ants.
I heard it. Was he criticizing me?
Hey, Long Hair monster, who are you criticizing here?
Do you believe that I can stick you in the dirt so deep that you can't get your head out?
Who are you talking about?
You two, you two. It's a minor matter to feed the ants.
Feeding our stomachs is a more serious business.
Our lunch today is very sumptuous.
It's your favorite Western cuisine, American style,
military crackers. Time to eat.
It's odd. In this awful place,
either you don't see a single soul
or when you finally see someone,
it's a whole bunch of dead folks.
After we ran into people who were alive,
it turned out to be so many Japanese soldiers. This is really weird.
Based on the distribution of the Japanese firepower, the number of people shouldn't be that many.
At most, upward of twenty.
Could they be a Japanese squad marching on their own?
In such a vast jungle, that two squads of merely ten soldiers
could actually run into each other. It is really a fated encounter.
Did you get a look at their army uniforms? They look so shabby.
This group of Japs had to be chasing the 4th Army.
They are here searching for soldiers from the 4th Army who lost contact with them.
They might be on their way back to report their findings, just having coming out of the jungle.
Long Hair, you could see so clearly in such a heavy rainfall?
Hey, Rookie, it's not that damn Long Hair could see so clearly,
you are just too inexperienced.
No matter what,
such a sudden situation just came upon us.
Everyone must stay alert.
[Tengchong]
[Su's Manor House]
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Why are you awake, Zhuo Yan?
Dad.
Child, you've just recovered.
How could you not pay more attention to resting?
What is it that you look for me in the middle of the night?
Dad, do you know Zhao Ban Kuo?
Why do you ask?
Dad,
Ban Kuo has disappeared...
without any trace.
I can't even find someone who knows him.
I cannot find any trace of his existence.
I feel as if I just had a dream.
Child, listen to me.
Forget him.
Being born in these turbulent days,
there are many things we do involuntarily and not of our own choice.
Will I have a chance to see him again?
As long as he stays alive, you surely will be able to.
Division Commander.
What do you need?
There is a call for Miss. I've transferred it here.
Hello, Ban Kuo. Is it you?
Zhuo Yan, it's me.
Child, you look so worried.
Who called?
Dad, it's nothing.
Listen to me, good girl.
Go back and rest.
[Tengchong]
Next.
[Southern Epidemic Prevention]
You. Identification.
Take it out.
Identification.
Please hurry up.
Go!
[Old Baohua Fine Photography]
[Hongchang Shop with All Kinds of Foreign Merchandise]
Delicious sake. Let's drink.
"Delicious" right? What a good woman.
Let's follow.
Be careful. Be careful.
What are you doing?
You black hair!
I'm sorry, Tycoon.
Good citizen! I'm a good citizen, definitely a good citizen.
It's not my fault. It's the problem of this dolly.
The wheels of this dolly are problematic.
Idiot!
Let's go!
That women went inside.
Stop.
Why are you here?
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♫ The wind blows gently ♫
♫ A dream is a flying and dancing dandelion ♫
♫ The dawn is very quiet ♫
♫ I’m fortunate to be able to open my eyes ♫
♫ If I don’t wake up, ♫
♫ you won’t be able to see my figure and ♫
♫ this path will miss one line of footprints to keep you company ♫
♫ Life never stops ♫
♫ because of the inexhaustible attraction of the light ♫
♫ I'm the flame burning as the fire burning the cloud ♫
♫ I'm summer for I have the scorching sun upon my chest ♫
♫ I'm the vine ♫
♫ extending forward along the thorny cliffs and mountains ♫
♫ Love is my final destination ♫
♫ I'm beacon bearing the gathering and departing of the separation ♫
♫ I'm the rain season where every drop is a gentle and soft fingertip ♫
♫ I'm a flowing mountain stream ♫
♫ which wants to merge with you and stay side by side ♫
♫ Do you hear the call of the waterfall? ♫