Your people confer blessings?
How unexpected.
We're not monsters.
Your people seem to revel in war,
and don't bat an eye at killing a few people.
- It doesn't scare you. - It does.
We just empty our minds.
If I start to think that it's scary, sad, pitiful, and regretful,
it demoralizes and debilitates my warrior mentality.
But I began to think of late.
You don't care about your older brother's welfare?
I'm sorry?
Since you said your only wish is for your younger brother
to by happy, you don't care what becomes of your older brother?
When I saw him with you, the vibes were intense.
Is your brother a serf, too?
Yes.
Mentioning him reminds me.
Yes, let's go see him again.
Well... can't I go by myself this time?
I don't like people looking askance at me, and...
I can't allow that.
What if you never return?
You've learned a few tricks,
asking me a favor when I'm in a good mood.
When will you want me as I want you?
That will never happen.
Why not?
Because you are the enemy, Koryo's nemesis.
What if I wasn't?
If we didn't meet in this circumstance,
would you have wanted me, as well?
All right. Rest for the night.
Until when do you plan on staying in Kaekyung?
We've remained in the palace
since we failed to apprehend Koryo generals.
It's growing tedious.
Let's take the south in one blow, from Haenam to Milyang.
- Let's do that. - Yes, General.
All right, but do not take lives needlessly.
I'm sorry, sir? Do not kill?
Then what should we do?
We are here to conquer Koryo, not to kill and plunder.
General, how do you expect to conquer without taking lives?
Should we get on our knees and beg?
''Hand over your land?
Pray do not defy us?''
You ordered us to behead the traitors first.
What has gotten into you lately, General?
You even got hit by one of their arrows.
You've changed.
You're not our invincible hero, General Kasare.
Stop saying such hogwash.
Let's revisit the issue of the southern campaign later.
What's the matter with him?
What is it?
Who are you?
What is your identity?
A siren or a spy?
I don't want to stand face to face with you.
Get out of my way.
What kind of spell did you cast on General Kasare in just
a couple of months to have turned him in to a woman?
Why don't you try it out on me?
Let go, you rogue!
General Batun!
That's enough!
You're mistaken, General.
I wouldn't dare...
That whore came onto me first.
It's that vamp's ploy...
General, you wouldn't do in
one of your own men for a mere Koryo whore...
Kasare!
You shouldn't have done that for me, in front of everyone...
Shut your mouth!
Be quiet. Quiet.
Don't say a word.
Get changed.
Is it tomorrow that are you are going to see your brother?
Yes.
Mongolians are everywhere.
Don't be rash.
It doesn't matter if we're captured and killed
as long as we kill Kasare.
Are you afraid?
We should be cautious.
We are low in number.
Even if they number in the millions, without their leader,
the Mongolians will be lost.
You are well aware of that.
But if we are indiscreet...
Is it Ja Woon-young you're worried about?
That she might get hurt?
Is that why you let him go when
you were sitting eye to eye to him last time?
I already told you...
Never mind.
Go.
Aren't you coming with me?
What if I don't come back?
If that is what you want.
I may be able to hold your body here,
but not your heart.
You didn't come here willingly
hence you don't have to come back if you don't want to.
General, I got word that she's just arrived.
Woon-young, good to see you.
Did you come alone?
Yes.
Let's go in.
Why the pensive gaze?
Since your were a child, you always looked at that mirror
whenever you were doleful.
Really? I acted like a girl.
This is the only thing my mother left me.
This is all she left behind.
How penurious of her.
What time is it anyhow?
It should be about early evening.
Why do you keep asking?
Where are you going?
To get some air.
What is the size of the Mongolian army inside the capital?
About a hundred thousand in and around the capital.
A hundred thousand...
Is Man-woo well?
Did he recover from food poisoning?
It looks like you must not have forgotten about your brother.
I thought perhaps you no longer
had any regard for your family indulging in Kasare's embrace.
General Kim!
You infiltrated the palace weeks ago!
Why are you still biding time?
I am eyeing for an appropriate opportunity.
What if they suddenly set out?
Today is the 15th.
If you don't drive a blade through his heart by the 17th,
we're taking matters into our own hands.
If today's the 15th...
You have two days.
Just get him drunk and make him spent the night
at your quarters that night.
If you need help before then, don't hesitate to contact us.
It is overwhelming for you alone.
Of course, General.
I'm sure you are aware of that.
Although you volunteered to go,
you cannot return by choice.
Isn't that true?
You were the enemy's mistress.
No one will welcome you home with open arms
if you return empty handed.
Hopefully, that should be a source of motivation for you.
Is anyone out there?
- Man-woo! - Woon-young!
How have you been?
You grew so thin. You're not ill?
I should bear with it even if l'm sick.
What's that? Why?
Because you are on a grand mission,
I shouldn't be sick, cry, or miss you.
When are you coming home?
Soon. In just a few days.
Really? Then we can live together again?
Ja Woon-young.
What is it?
Don't go.
This has been madness from the start.
Severing the enemy captain's head is our job.
I will do it. Let's go back.
It's a miracle that you returned intact.
I can't send you back to that hell.
I've gone insane.
It is not like hell there.
Really?
He is kind to me, increasingly so.
I'm glad.
Don't be concerned about what General Kim Jun said earlier.
Is it because of Man-woo?
I'm disappointed to hear that.
I would not neglect him because you didn't bring back his head.
Don't worry about Man-woo.
I will protect you both.
What ever it takes.
Thank you.
Let's go back.
You don't have to come back if you don't want to.
You'll keel over if you keep at it.
I'm back.
I thought you weren't coming back.
What brings you here?
Thank you.
Were you fazed all day yesterday
because you were apprehensive about Ja Woon-young's return?
I wonder why she did come back.
It is no different than being held hostage.
How odd that she would return out of her own volition.
Do away with Ja Woon-young.
If you do not, she will lodge a blade in your back.
Ah-hae!
When are you coming home?
You are on a grand mission, I shouldn't get sick.
No one will welcome you home with open arms
if you return empty handed.
My heart has been yours since long ago.
What are you getting in return for killing me?
A medal?
Tell me! Why?
Why are you trying to assassinate me?
If I don't kill you, I have nowhere to return.
Come with me.
Come with me to Mongolia.
Don't answer right now.
Give me your answer after you've thought about it for at least a day.
I will ask you again tomorrow.
One day is too long.
Today is the 1 5th.
If you don't drive a blade through his heart by the 17th,
we're taking matters into our own hands.
There is no reason for us to remain in Kaekyung any longer.
Let's leave.
General Kasare! There's grave news!
What's the matter?
A sweeping rebellion has spread through
Chungju, Sangju, Jinju, and Naju.
We're losing ground!
What did I tell you, General?
General Batun.
All men in and around the capital will head down this instant!
Yes, General!
Get up!
We don't have time!
You go and fight for your country.
I will remain in mine.
We will meet again.
Understand?
Remember my face.
If I don't kill you, I have nowhere to return.
If you are unable to drive this blade through his heart,
you may use it on yourself.
Don't worry. I'll protect you.
Whatever it takes.
You must keep your word.
I can't leave you behind alone.
I can't go.
Take leave at once and let me remain!
Let her go.
The premier warrior of Mongolia using such
underhanded tactics...
Do away with me.
I won't be able to live even if I return.
You haven't answered me yet.
What do get in return for piercing my heart?
Tell me.
I'm sorry.
Tell me! What?
What do you get out of killing me?
My brother.
I wanted to free my brother from serfdom.
I'm sorry.
I wish my brother and his children can live happily
in a world devoid of caste.
That is my only wish.
Your wish has been realized.
That is the Mongolian way of greeting,
blessing others.
I am certain that your wish will come true.
Let me ask you one more thing.
That day when I set you free, did you come back to kill me?
I wanted to make you my woman, in body and soul.
Your wish has been realized.
It has been realized already.
Good work.
Move aside.
You look like death itself.
It's all over now.
Try and regain your peace of mind.
You and Man-woo are now free.
Are you rejecting me?
I will withdraw now.
Is it because of Kasare?
Did you really love the enemy?
When will you want me as I want you?
That will never happen.
Why not?
Because you are the enemy, Koryo's nemesis.
What if I wasn't?
If we didn't meet in this circumstance,
would you have wanted me, as well?
Look, do you see the house with multiple lanterns hanging?
That's where I received my training as a courtesan.
We were there together last time.
Yes, you're right.
We went together.