If anything does happen to the elders, I won't forgive you.
- Are you all right? - Yes.
What's going on?
- Why were they trying to kill you? - More importantly...
What brings you here?
You know Si-yon, right?
Yun Si-yon.
It isn't easy to deceive my friends.
And who are your friends?
You've forgotten how Chief Shin tore our families apart?
The tragic deaths of your parents...
You've forgotten them already?
I haven't, but...
I've given you everything I have, my lady.
In order to elevate you to warrior status, I even killed my own siblings.
- I'm aware of that. - If so...
You'd better think straight.
The warriors are your enemies, not your friends.
I'm afraid something's happened to Elders Hong and Kim.
How would you know that?
I met with Elder Nam.
You've been accused of assassinating an elder.
Why would you risk meeting with an elder?
Did you want to prove your innocence?
You shouldn't have gone there.
You could've lost your life.
Don't ever...
Don't ever do that again without informing me first.
- We must locate Elders Hong and Kim... - They're dead.
Mother, you've made a mistake.
The elders were about to come around.
That's why I did it.
They're the ones who betrayed me first.
But they had no choice.
- When Elder Kang was killed... - No!
Even if there was evidence, they should have trusted me.
But they tried to impeach me based on shoddy evidence.
They didn't have very much trust in me. I couldn't accept them, knowing that.
Even if they were to come back to me, they might easily change their minds again.
Mother!
Blood had to be shed for me to reach this position.
Blood has to be shed for me to keep it.
Even if it was a mistake, I don't regret it.
Was it only to keep your position?
Was it?
Why can't you offer another excuse?
That it was to achieve peace within out race.
Or that it was to teach the rebel faction a lesson.
If I'd said that, would you have believed me?
I'm sorry I didn't discuss it with you.
But I wanted to leave you out of this bloody mess...
As your mother...
At least believe me when I say that.
That's the only excuse I can offer you.
I believe that one of them was Hong Sang-soo,
and that the other was the media tycoon, Kim Sang-hyun.
Kim Sang-hyun?
Since they're both famous, I recognized them.
But it was just a glimpse, so I can't be certain.
They're more entrenched than I thought.
Politics, finance, entertainment, they're everywhere.
Who were the ones that attacked Hong and Kim?
I've never seen them before.
But seeing how they targeted the livers of Hong and Kim,
they had to be of the same race.
They're fighting each other? Some internal discord?
Min-woo, you owe me four days' worth of meals.
Why?
Since I taught him so well, he was able to defend himself.
Wasn't there someone with you on the roof?
Who?
A civilian happened to witness it as well.
Someone witnessed the murders of Hong and Kim?
I saw him right after their murders.
- Positive? - Yes.
Find out where Kim Sang-hyun's staying.
And investigate his relatives and acquaintances.
Yes, sir.
Man, the director is too much.
How can he call on Min-woo instead of me?
Quiet... You're embarrassed?
Do you know how old I am? Yet I'm just a regular old agent like the rest of you guys.
How old are you?
I'll be turning 40.
I thought you were way over 40.
You're much younger that you look.
- You aren't too far behind. - I still look young.
We can't just be on their tails.
We have to go out and capture them.
How?
Setting a trap would be the quickest and surest method.
A trap?
I remember the first time I met you.
You were refusing to wield a sword...
Even after you were beaten into a bloody mess,
you refused with a defiant look in your eyes.
You probably already knew back then.
That the position of chief that you would assume
would be difficult and lonely.
And that's why, no matter how they beat you,
you tried to avoid it.
The person in the most pain at this moment is your mother.
She has to bear everything alone.
I know how she feels. Only too well.
What I don't know is my own feelings.
While my heart reaches out to her,
I'm fearful of her at the same time.
For now, just stay by her side, and comfort her as her son.
That will help ease your mind.
- Hello? - This is Kang Min-woo.
I'm in the lobby. Could I see you?
Sure, I'll be right down.
It's just as I told you.
I wanted to meet you, on account of Si-yon.
And I saw you by coincidence that day on the rooftop.
Then I heard some screaming, so I ran over there.
How did you know what I looked like?
Didn't we pass by each other at the museum?
You seemed to recognize me as well...
Am I wrong?
May I ask why you wanted to meet me?
Do you like Si-yon?
Since when?
I'll be honest with you.
In terms of actual time, not very long.
But it feels like it's been a very long time.
From a very long time ago?
But that's just how I feel.
She doesn't seem to care for me at all.
I know this must upset you as her fiance.
Fiance?
Is that what she told you?
Yes, that you're getting married soon.
She told me she has a fiance.
Aren't you and Si-yon getting married?
Not yet.
It's my wish to marry her.
But so far, it's only been wishful thinking.
For you to have to lie to him about getting married must mean
that you're drawn to him.
Has he gotten to you that much?
I came to cheer you up.
What do you say we go out for a drink?
Thanks, but I have a prior engagement.
Where are you going?
To see Si-yon.
KANG MIN-WOO
If you don't want to answer it, just turn it off.
I have to see you.
I'll wait till you come.
There's something I have to tell you tonight.
I originally bought it for your birthday.
But today it carries a different meaning.
Will you accept it?
From the moment I first laid eyes on you,
I've never wavered in wanting you.
It's always been only you.
If you need time...
I'm willing to wait.
I have one more thing to tell you...
Kang Min-woo...
I saw his.
- That... - Yes, I know.
Because it looks similar to mine, I was mistaken as well.
But they're not matching, so don't worry.
Si-yon...
Inside Min-woo's locket was a picture of you...
I forgot to tell you that.
Actually, I purposely didn't tell you.
I found out today that I can be a coward too.
What are you doing in this pouring rain?
Let's go. I'll drive you home.
I met with Shin Moo-young.
Why did you lie?
Why did you say you have a fiance?
Shall I venture a guess?
One...
You found me so repulsive that you had to lie to get rid of me.
Or two...
You're afraid...
Because you can't control your feelings for me...
Am I wrong?
Yes, you know nothing about me.
Si-yon, you act cold, but you're nice.
You act strong, but you're weak.
You act as if you hate me, but you like me!
Is there anything more I need to know about you?
It's true that I was drawn to you.
Because you reminded me of a friend from long ago.
But I've never had real feelings towards you.
Can you understand that?
That's all.
Si-yon, you've got to be crazy.
He's human...
Our human race evolved from Homo habilis to Homo erectus,
to Homo heidelbergensis, to Homo neanderthalensis,
and then to our own species, Homo sapiens.
Everyone understand?
Let's go take a look at some extinct organisms.
It's so different here in the daytime.
For some reason, it feels safe and free to be among humans.
Tell the director that I'm here.
If I were to go missing, or be imprisoned, or die,
this tape will go directly to the humans.
What tape?
It chronicles our race and our fatal weaknesses.
If it were to go public, our race would be exterminated.
So you should leave me alone.
Even if I do happen to get on your nerves.
I never imagined I'd have to say these words.
I resent you for making me do this.
And I owe you my gratitude.
If you hadn't blocked my way that day,
I would've turned into a heap of ashes as well.
Thank you.
And another thing...
I wouldn't put too much trust in Chief Shin.
I've turned the info over to the police as you ordered.
I take it that they treated it as solid info?
Yes, but will they do what we want?
We'll see.
Elder Nam came and spoke with your mother.
Something seems to be going on.
You should speak with her.
Okay...
You've always been there for me.
So I've never thought we'd be apart.
But after receiving this ring, I don't feel so sure.
I don't feel so sure of my feelings.
I feel sure of mine.
I thought that would be enough.
- What's going on? - We have some info.
The police caught an organ dealer suspect.
Apparently the suspect is acting strange,
and they're sending him to the research center.
- Acting strange? - I think he may be one of our race.
And the police may be on to it.
When and where did it happen?
Let me handle this.
- Work with Si-yon. - It's always Si-yon!
Do you have so little faith in me?
I'll handle this.
You shouldn't go by yourself. I'll go with you, okay?
- Are you worried I'll mess up? - Come on, Chae...
Follow me, and it's over between us. Got that?
Chae!
No!
I'll go.
It's more serious than I thought.
I'll keep watch. See if there are any casualties.
Yes, sir.
I'm afraid it will be lots of casualties.
What's going on?
I told you I'd take care of it.
Let's go.
Not till I finish him.
Chae!
They weren't able to capture them.
That was a trap to reel us in.
We can't underestimate them.
They almost got Si-yon and Chae.
Now Chae's going to dump me for sure. She told me not to follow her.
Where's Chae now?
This is serious. Let's go to the hospital.
No, it'll heal in a few days.
You still need some medical care.
- Forget it. - But you're in pain!
This is nothing. I can take it.
Chae...
What I can't take is you...
The thing I want the most, but can't have...
You can have it so easily.
And you've never even wanted it.
Do you know how pathetic that makes me feel?
How angry it makes me?
We need to persuade Elder Nam to join our side.
He used to be an obstacle, but now he could be of help to us.
But we could end up playing right into his hands.
That's why we need to get to him first.
If you can't have something, then develop the strength to overcome it.
If you can't have him,
then make him kneel before you, my lady.
I've been wanting to meet with you.
Why, may I ask...?
I took the liberty of looking into your department.
You head up a special agency?
I have some connections too, you know.
What is it you want to say?
My predecessors may have let this slide quietly, but I'm different.
I'm a very curious person.
As you know, curiosity killed the cat.
SERIAL MISSING PERSONS CASE
Any other time, they would've referred to the deaths of Hong and Kim as accidents.
But it seems they're afraid we'll go after them.
Can we use this opportunity to notify the public of the existence of their race?
No, we could end up being a laughing stock.
Look into the financial records of Hong, Kim, and Kang.
That may give us more clues than contacting their families.
I'm sorry?
You can create a fake family, but you can't fake money.
I've taken care of the financial records and family records of all three dead elders.
Thanks.
Aren't you going to see your mother?
The elders' deaths have everyone on guard.
Elder Nam has been acting suspiciously as well.
When the chief made the decision to eliminate the elders,
she must've agonized over the fact that she might lose you.
After all, she knows you better than anyone.
Yet for her to have given those orders,
she really must not have had any other choice.
She hasn't been able to sleep a wink since their deaths.
Maybe now I can get some sleep.
We couldn't get them this time, but we'll get them next time.
We have the foxes by their tails now, so to speak.
- Bottoms up! - Cheers!
If the captain sees us drinking, it'll be the end of us.
Just keep quiet, and we'll be fine.
And now that we're on the subject,
shouldn't he take everyone out once in a while like I do?
All he does is boss us around.
But he's so charismatic and trustworthy.
Charismatic, you say?
I'll show you what real charisma is.
A shaved head doesn't make someone charismatic.
And that voice of his...
Attention! Move!
Talking behind his back... And you call yourselves men?
Well, we can't talk like this in front of him. That would hurt his feelings.
Anyway, I'm having a good time.
I've always been treated as an outcast since the age of 15.
From the time I said I saw someone eating a person's liver, I've always been an outcast.
Of course, they would've said you were crazy.
But you're not alone anymore. Let's drink to that!
Let's party till we drop.
We'll need more alcohol then.
I'll go get some more.
Get some soy sauce too.
Min-woo!
Take an umbrella with you. It's raining.
- Who brought this? - You call this food?
Wake up!
- I have the worst hangover... - Come on, get up.
Still sleeping?
Min-woo, get up!
Come on...
Why do both of you siblings have to bug me?
Oh, hi, Detective Moon...
I have a splitting headache, so leave me alone.
Oh, no... He's going to kill me.
When did you get here?
Something came up. Bye.
Min-joo!
What am I going to do about the locket?
Hello.
Min-woo's going to kill me.
Hi.
Min-joo!
Are you all right?
Min-joo...
We're almost at the hospital.
- I'm not going to the hospital. - Come on, Min-joo...
And please don't tell my brother, I beg you.
I just need to take my medicine and get some rest.
Just a little rest...
Thank you.
I know you must be busy.
But you're taking care of the estates of Mr. Kim and Mr. Hong, right?
Yes.
Could we ask you a few questions?
I was hoping we'd get something.
But they're donating all their assets to charity?
I guess they were really good guys on the inside.
What's wrong with you?
Hey!
I used to live in that neighborhood when I was a kid.
Where?
Min-joo, how are you feeling?
I'm fine.
I'll go get an ice pack.
Looks like you had a pretty good childhood.
Hey...
Where are you going?
I just want to take a quick look around.
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