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Inspector Kim...
Inspector Kim has disappeared!
No tidings from the Office, either.
We swept every possible destination of his including his quarters,
but his whereabouts are still unknown.
I laud your efforts.
All the other victims perished of exhaustion after five, seven days at best.
Two days have passed already.
We have no time to squander.
Starting now, we shall cease our search for Inspector Kim,
and focus our efforts on reviewing Shinmuhwe's internal matters.
What is that supposed to mean?
You want to stop searching for him?!
There were neither eye-witnesses nor any trace left of him.
Resign yourself.
One of your men has disappeared, how can you react that way?
Shouldn't we do everything in our power to find him?
We just got word they found another near the Banchon.
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Is anyone here?
It was found at the scene, again.
Why would they keep making dolls resembling the victims?
Because what is happening to all those victims might be premeditated.
Did you find any clue?
As black arts looked to be involved, I inquired with every mudang in the capital, but...
In what state was the victim found?
He had been poisoned over ten days past.
There is nothing we can do after all this time.
I guess he will soon meet his demise.
Then, are you suggesting that even if we find the inspector,
there might be nothing we can do to help him?
If we at least knew what kind of poison they used...
And how on earth can we find that out?!
There aren't even any traces of Inspector Kim!
Should we find out, would you be able to neutralize the poison's effects?
I cannot promise success, but I'm sure it would at least help.
How much time do we have left?
Has it been two days?!
You must find him within the next three days.
Three days...
Aigoo...
I am in no way trying to ignore our conventions.
However...
They are still looking after those missing people,
so Inspector Kim's turn shall eventually come as well.
I have something else for you to do.
Your Excellency.
Nobody was aware of the fact that we were investigating this.
Are you suggesting that someone made an attempt on Inspector Kim's life?
There are far too many anomalies to call it a simple disappearance.
Someone must have been leaking information.
But we don't know who, which is the issue.
We don't know our foe, whereas he's well aware of us.
Finding who is leaking information is of cardinal importance.
Did I make myself clear?
I don't think I can be of service, this time.
Are you that eager to find him?
I am.
You've changed.
I have spent countless moons beholding you,
but this reaction is confounding.
Some things might confound even people like you.
I'll take that as a refusal to aid me, and take my leave.
In the morrow, we need to go somewhere together.
Without you, there would be no Shinmuhwe.
Let us give it a try.
Deep down, you will find a cell confining a single criminal.
Both his age and name are unknown,
not to mention his provenience.
*from Han Dynasty courtier/prophet Dongfang Shuo - used as slang for "immortal"
However, those protecting the premises call him Dongbang Sak*.
And it is not as preposterous as it sounds,
as that man has been confined here for the last 150 years.
Why was he imprisoned?
If they could kill him, they probably would have done so already.
It is said this man can envision the future, and fathom the heavens' will.
Is that the only reason why he's been imprisoned for the last 150 years?
It seems quite the long sentence for a false accusation.
Would that man aid our cause?
I can't say.
The only way to find out is meeting him.
It would be hard for someone who can't even move freely...
to be considered human.
I leave judgment on whether he can aid our cause to you.
Are you there?
I'd like to have a word with you.
Who said you could sit there?
I trust I needn't ask a criminal for permission?!
It will start reeking of your lecherous stench, you wench.
That is where I consume my meals.
I am looking for someone.
If I cannot find him within the next three days, he will die.
Mortals are defined by their impending demise,
how could I possibly be of service?!
I've been told you can envision the future.
You must be one of those mongrels groveling at Jiseung's feet.
So you truly believed that I could see the future?
If there is anything you want in return, just say the word.
Suits a lecherous bitch like you.
Haughtily feigning detachment.
Several people have been disappearing from the capital,
leaving no trace whatsoever.
A few were eventually found, benumbed and on the brink of demise.
If they left no trace, what am I supposed to do?
It was found at the scene.
Will this be of any help?
Fine... Let us take a look, then.
And you expected an old blind man who can only see darkness to show you the light?
Quite amusing indeed.
Should I let that stench guide me instead?
I see a lost mongrel lying unconscious at a gibang.
But how about the poor whelp left behind?
What are you trying to say?
I see this bitch was looking for her mate!
I can smell you're in heat from here!
Spare me those jests of yours.
Right... Let us jest no more.
How could smell alone show me the way?
These eyes of mine cannot see,
so I shall trust my touch in their stead.
Come here to me.
So haughty you were, I mistakenly thought you would be vying for his survival!
What are you doing?
I will call for help.
Did you not promise me you'd give me whatever I wanted in return?
Let us see some flesh, then!
Let me go!
How long has it been since I touched a woman's flesh...
And I thought you were nothing but a tail-wagging bitch...
Looks like we're dealing with a lecherous mouser!
You wench!
Is shedding blood what you wanted?
When you find your mate, visit me again!
You can keep asking all you want, but I still have nothing to tell you.
Any clue would help, does this bring anything to mind?
At least take a look at his face.
And how am I supposed to remember every single face I see?
Ahh... How thoughtless...
I told you someone's life is at stake!
And why would that concern me in the slightest?
Will you keep getting in the way?
How can you address a state officer that way?
People like you have nothing to do with me, so leave.
Ahh... I ought to...
As if you would be concerned by anything happening here...
You little thief! Stop there!
Let it go. Now!
You little thief, how dare you?
Give it back!
Come here... Follow me.
You little thief, I ought to...
Sit. Your arm.
I'll show you.
What are you trying to do?
I'll cut off this little thief's arm!
Stop it! I'll pay for him!
Just mind your business! The Banchon has its own rules!
I said enough!
You son of a...
Here's your money.
Have you seen this man?
- You haven't? - I haven't.
No matter how hungry you are, you shouldn't steal.
Finish that and go back home.
What?
I'll stay here with you, so finish eating and go.
You fool. I'm busy.
For everything you've done to help, despite being fruitless endeavors,
my gratitude.
Fruitless, you say? Did I not make your acquaintance in return?
I want to discover what I still know nothing about.
And that includes you.
It is...
exactly the same feeling I have.
Where have you been all day?
I needed to look into something.
I guess that another flying object is to blame.
What?
All you do is running after flying objects and looking for ghosts.
Would you have time to bother with common mortals?
Your efforts are appreciated. Any new findings?
I prance about all day looking for clues, but find nothing.
And no luck finding carpenters who make glue, either.
What are you doing there?
I marked the locations where all those victims were found.
But I guess I'm not smart enough to make anything out of it...
I'll be damned.
If I at least could find any clue... Aigoo...
Enjoy some rest.
I'll have to as well.
W...Wait.
I found him at the Banchon. He was in such dire straits...
This is no place for anyone to come in.
Didn't you know?
I apologize.
But I couldn't let him...
Still, how could you bring him here?
- Don't you know what... - Ahh... Then, just...
He starved for the last three days.
How could you be so cruel?
Leave the kid at the capital bureau in the morrow.
Like that would make any difference.
With all those people disappearing in the capital...
*untouchables, the lowest caste in Joseon (butchers, executioners, etc.)
Like they'd care about a baekjeong* from the Banchon.
What did you just say?
Isn't that right?
They'd only treat him like a beast.
Would they treat the son of a dog butcher with some dignity?
I see a lost mongrel lying unconscious at a gibang.
But how about the poor whelp left behind?
Then, he might have been moved outside the Banchon already.
Right?!
Then, those marks...
If he was taken outside the capital,
where on earth can we find him?
Would you be able to recognize the man you came there with?
You focus on finding his father's whereabouts.
He's from the Banchon, so you'll surely find someone who knows him.
How about you?
I have other plans.
And where would you go all by yourself?
Aren't you even concerned about Inspector Kim?
So you knew I would be coming back.
And how could I possibly know that?
I did not believe what you told me.
Where is he now?
Please, help me out.
Why? Are you infatuated with him?
You were trying to conceal your feelings for him, were you not?
Is it not human nature, trying to save someone?
Spare me all that sanctimonious chicanery.
Let us be honest.
Should he make his return unscathed,
what kind of future would you like to share with him?
That is not what is going on between us.
And neither could it ever be.
Why do you keep deriding me this way?
If you have no answers to give me, get out of my sight.
Then, will you tell me just one thing?
Did he at least survive?
An insect is now in the grasp of my hand.
I cannot say whether it is still alive or not,
so is it, or is it not?
There is no time.
Whether I will help you or not solely depends upon your answer.
So tell me.
Is it dead or alive?
It is alive.
And I thought you were clever...
How can you let such trifle bedazzle you?
The answer was right here under your eyes!
*old, red district-like street in Jong-Ro used by commoners to avoid yangban
There is a brothel in Pimatgol* with a single lantern gracing the nightly sky.
What is that supposed to mean?
You wench, if I show you the way, go out and find it!
Squandering time looking for arcane meanings... You dastardly wench.
But, you know what?
Follow that light and you might pay with your blood.
That path might lead to your demise, are you still willing to walk it?
There is a brothel in Pimatgol with a single lantern gracing the nightly sky.
Follow that light and you might pay with your blood.
- Forbidden -
That path might lead to your demise, are you still willing to walk it?
Judging by her garments, it should date back to the Shilla Dynasty.
If it's from that far back, it cannot have anything to do with this.
What is it?
Can you recognize anything of note?
This seal...
It looks somewhat familiar.
Why would a baekjeong carry a painting from the Shilla dynasty?!
He might have taken it from the inspector.
It is likely he was carrying it.
Inspector Kim was not carrying a thing that day.
Why would someone who was investigating animal glue carry this?
Glue is used to make dyes.
He might have found it at a paint shop during his investigation.
But this painting...
The more I look at it,
it resembles you...
The paint shop!
It must be here.
It's the only paint shop in the entire Banchon.
Is this what created those visions?
Take some of it.
I will have to show this to Jo Seonsaengnim.
I'll take a look this way.
- Jang Man -
What are you doing there?
Did you find anything?
No.
Let us go back for today.
How can we just go back?
Assistant Heo!
Magistrate Jang!
Any conjecture on your part would be most appreciated.
Have you seen his face?
He looked familiar.
But why was he looking for Inspector Kim?
Magistrate Jang...
Things are getting serious.
I apologize.
If the prospect of losing you is what this entails to,
I will give up on him.
You needn't worry about me.
Isn't that right...
I only did what was in my power to do.
Were you looking for me?
It was found on the man who injured Magistrate Jang.
Find out what we're dealing with.
What is that?
Magistrate Jang used it to mark the locations where all the victims were found,
but we haven't found anything of note as of yet.
Is that so?
How is he doing?
Here you are.
So... How is he doing?
I really can't tell you with certainty.
It is quite a deep wound.
If it's in his destiny to make it, I suppose he will.
Foolish twit...
How can you go out to rescue someone and then get stabbed in the process?!
How is your arm?
I'm fine.
Did you examine those samples?
*plant containing deliriant hallucinogenic alkaloids
Seems like they used mandrake*.
Both berries and roots.
Then, what's the effect?
You experience heaven and hell at the very same time.
Since it mixes narcotics with aphrodisiac philtres.
Can the amount used in a mere cup of tea truly have such effects?
They're benumbed by such small doses at first,
but continued and incessant exposure plunges them into a daze of no return,
as they linger in a thralldom where they're neither dead nor alive.
But at least now we know which poison was used,
so I can finally try to neutralize it.
May you hurry.
Any news of Inspector Kim?
So we only have a day left now...
There is no more time.
For those only willing to trust their own judgment, at least.
You thought you could overcome every obstacle in your way, didn't you?
That is why I'm asking your help.
You're our only hope left.
So tell me what kind of future you wish for.
One in which the inspector returns unscathed.
And why is that?
Because he means a lot to me.
That's more like it.
If such is the case, then show me that fervor, that determination of yours.
That's right... You shed blood indeed!
That shall be enough to rekindle a blind man's sight.
You...
Where... When did you get that?
And I thought you were attracted to him, how mistaken I was!
Everything happened for a reason! Of course you would be so eager!
For that is what it was meant to be.
These ties of yours even ended up involving me.
Put your clothes on.
Fine.
I shall give you the future you wished for, with you as its crossroads.
Shall I let you in on a secret?
And that is why your role in this is paramount.
For you will be the crossroads deciding that very future.
Did I make myself clear?
What should I do?
The answer is already in your hands.
You merely didn't know that.
That charm?
I don't think His Excellency put this here.
These are much too different from Joseon patterns.
Where have you been all day?
What are you doing there?
I marked the locations where all those victims were found.
Why are you trying to set me free?
Naeuri... Naeuri!!
That gaze of yours. It's what led me here.
Naeuri!!
Methinks elucidations are in order...
What are you referring to?
And what is this dagger?
You have painted a much bigger picture than I thought.
Is that how you see it?
I thought it was nothing more than a trivial undertaking.
Undertakings you should have never bothered with.
And something you will be held responsible for.
Say what?
How dare a rootless minion...
What great endeavors could someone fearing rootless minions ever undertake?
You knave!
Looking the other way is something you shall dearly regret.
Shall I let you in on a secret?
And that is why your role in this is paramount.
For you will be the crossroads deciding that very future.
The future I envisioned saw you finding Kim Hyeongdo.
And that is what awaits you.
For it is what was meant to be.
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Why are you looking into someone else's quarters?
And you are?
I'm Lee Bangheon from our Hamgyeong office.
What were you doing here?
I'm trailing someone feeding off human blood.
When the departed soul of a child perishing before his parents...
is possessed by a cat, it becomes a changgwi feeding off human blood.
Never heard of it?
Search the premises.
One of our men standing guard disappeared.
Speak at once!
What are you trying to say?
It feeds off blood?!
I am Kim Hyeongdo of the Office of Inspector General.
Was a changgwi responsible for this?
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