1 00:00:00,037 --> 00:00:04,475 Queen Seon Deok 2 00:00:00,037 --> 00:00:04,475 Episode 50 3 00:00:08,479 --> 00:00:09,629 He is my son. 4 00:00:09,790 --> 00:00:12,143 Wh...Wh...What?! 5 00:00:12,390 --> 00:00:14,079 What did you say? 6 00:00:14,178 --> 00:00:18,702 Wh...What... Si...Sister... 7 00:00:19,246 --> 00:00:24,238 Bidam is the son borne out of my union with King Jinji, 8 00:00:24,451 --> 00:00:26,292 Hyeongjong. 9 00:00:41,396 --> 00:00:43,725 Between Mishil and me... 10 00:00:48,555 --> 00:00:50,766 there is no relation whatsoever. 11 00:00:54,447 --> 00:00:55,940 Is that so? 12 00:00:58,944 --> 00:01:00,147 Yes. 13 00:01:01,486 --> 00:01:02,697 Just as I told you, 14 00:01:02,970 --> 00:01:04,843 the only reason I went to Daeya Fortress was... 15 00:01:04,994 --> 00:01:06,242 No need. 16 00:01:08,367 --> 00:01:12,050 If you say so, I will believe you. 17 00:01:21,367 --> 00:01:23,668 ~ Episode 50 ~ 18 00:01:29,926 --> 00:01:31,027 Bidam... 19 00:01:32,397 --> 00:01:34,368 Why did he deceive me? 20 00:01:42,394 --> 00:01:45,340 {\a6}~ Daeya Fortress ~ 21 00:01:44,173 --> 00:01:46,347 The western gates, the eastern ones... 22 00:01:46,516 --> 00:01:48,023 and the northern ones here. 23 00:01:50,344 --> 00:01:54,366 I deployed forces equally between the three gates. 24 00:01:54,479 --> 00:01:57,406 There are 2,500 seom of supplies left inside the fortress. 25 00:01:57,557 --> 00:01:59,157 Even without any aid from the outside, 26 00:01:59,185 --> 00:02:00,832 we will be self-sufficient for at least a year. 27 00:02:01,529 --> 00:02:06,536 Also, should even only one of the governors who received our pleas... 28 00:02:06,705 --> 00:02:09,488 decide to act, many others will follow him afterwards. 29 00:02:09,611 --> 00:02:11,154 Yes, should that happen, 30 00:02:11,220 --> 00:02:14,910 our influence in Daeya Fortress would grow exponentially. 31 00:02:15,371 --> 00:02:18,674 I shall send another appeal to the governors. 32 00:02:21,921 --> 00:02:23,295 Your Highness. 33 00:02:23,545 --> 00:02:25,281 Are you heeding my words? 34 00:02:25,599 --> 00:02:27,003 Ahh... yes. 35 00:02:27,878 --> 00:02:29,684 Act as suggested. 36 00:02:41,164 --> 00:02:46,321 Then, are you suggesting we instigate a civil war? 37 00:02:46,387 --> 00:02:48,175 We are already facing it. 38 00:02:48,251 --> 00:02:50,284 Is there any other way? 39 00:02:50,792 --> 00:02:51,849 Still, 40 00:02:52,463 --> 00:02:54,739 Daeya Fortress is nearly inexpugnable. 41 00:02:54,852 --> 00:02:57,195 It has never been infiltrated before. 42 00:02:57,289 --> 00:02:59,755 That is why we must overwhelm them with numbers, 43 00:02:59,887 --> 00:03:02,450 and stage an all-out offensive, catching them by surprise. 44 00:03:02,968 --> 00:03:05,725 And where would you find enough troops to "overwhelm" them? 45 00:03:05,963 --> 00:03:09,029 Even if we unite Lord Jujin and Lord Jinhwa's troops, 46 00:03:09,170 --> 00:03:10,977 numbers would only amount to ten thousand men at best. 47 00:03:14,708 --> 00:03:19,895 You will pardon me, but may I suggest the border defense troops? 48 00:03:21,152 --> 00:03:22,327 We cannot use them. 49 00:03:22,393 --> 00:03:23,936 It is out of the question. 50 00:03:24,200 --> 00:03:25,264 Why? 51 00:03:25,566 --> 00:03:28,869 Is that not the only way to end this conflict before it even starts? 52 00:03:28,963 --> 00:03:31,447 No... It is inadmissible. 53 00:03:31,925 --> 00:03:34,260 We shall never remove those men from the border. 54 00:03:34,561 --> 00:03:36,876 Losing our frontline at the border with Baekje... 55 00:03:37,685 --> 00:03:41,262 would be much more dangerous than our current impasse. 56 00:03:41,460 --> 00:03:42,890 However, Your Highness, 57 00:03:43,540 --> 00:03:47,587 Mishil might use those troops herself. 58 00:03:47,719 --> 00:03:48,717 No... 59 00:03:49,658 --> 00:03:54,019 Mishil will not remove those men from the frontline, either. 60 00:03:54,926 --> 00:03:58,189 Yes... We shall never remove those troops from the front. 61 00:04:00,432 --> 00:04:06,312 Losing our balance that way would only spell this nation's downfall. 62 00:04:06,613 --> 00:04:07,949 But, Your Highness. 63 00:04:08,392 --> 00:04:12,053 It is the only way to conclude this conflict with a single strike. 64 00:04:12,399 --> 00:04:14,095 Yes, Mother! 65 00:04:14,189 --> 00:04:18,613 Deploying a single battalion from the border would end everything in our favor! 66 00:04:18,707 --> 00:04:20,420 I said no! 67 00:04:21,314 --> 00:04:24,804 Nobody shall make any such imprudent move. 68 00:04:27,338 --> 00:04:32,806 You shall neither contact them nor deploy any troops away from there. 69 00:04:33,644 --> 00:04:35,479 Is that clear? 70 00:04:58,938 --> 00:05:00,715 Are you struggling? 71 00:05:03,192 --> 00:05:04,433 Do you... 72 00:05:05,242 --> 00:05:07,972 think we cannot escape from this internal conflict? 73 00:05:10,673 --> 00:05:12,480 Does war daunt you? 74 00:05:12,574 --> 00:05:17,026 Or are you concerned about its possible aftermath? 75 00:05:22,349 --> 00:05:25,129 It would bring forth terrible consequences. 76 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:29,525 And plenty of efforts and resources would be required to... 77 00:05:29,656 --> 00:05:31,972 bring us out of such crisis. 78 00:05:33,675 --> 00:05:35,548 Would there be anything as lamentable... 79 00:05:36,188 --> 00:05:41,496 as having to fight my own people on my native soil? 80 00:05:42,472 --> 00:05:45,865 A purge is on the horizon, 81 00:05:46,873 --> 00:05:50,712 so Daeya Fortress will see an arduous and protracted war. 82 00:05:57,479 --> 00:05:58,900 Your Highness. 83 00:06:02,989 --> 00:06:04,752 Go ahead and tell her. 84 00:06:05,358 --> 00:06:07,512 It's your idea, why are you asking me? 85 00:06:08,513 --> 00:06:09,837 What is the matter? 86 00:06:09,978 --> 00:06:12,258 Yes... that... 87 00:06:12,698 --> 00:06:15,486 We thought about this matter. 88 00:06:16,161 --> 00:06:20,931 When the Qin attacked the Wei, 89 00:06:21,018 --> 00:06:22,565 they made reservoirs explode, 90 00:06:22,646 --> 00:06:26,806 completely inundating Daliang*. 91 00:06:22,646 --> 00:06:26,815 {\a6}*Old Wei capital, current Kaifeng, Henan Province 92 00:06:27,043 --> 00:06:31,418 So we thought we could do the same with Hwang River. 93 00:06:31,766 --> 00:06:33,884 How could you do that now? 94 00:06:34,034 --> 00:06:35,550 It is not even the rainy season, 95 00:06:35,663 --> 00:06:38,317 and the water level is nowhere near what we would need for a flood. 96 00:06:40,086 --> 00:06:41,931 See? I told you it would not work. 97 00:06:42,025 --> 00:06:45,733 Ahh... So there isn't enough water. 98 00:06:46,006 --> 00:06:47,352 What a shame. 99 00:06:47,408 --> 00:06:50,966 Most of the rivers in the Three Kingdoms... 100 00:06:51,070 --> 00:06:53,225 flow from the east to the west. 101 00:06:53,319 --> 00:06:55,926 And we are east of Daeya Fortress. 102 00:06:56,020 --> 00:06:58,514 So this was the perfect place, perfect. 103 00:06:58,646 --> 00:07:00,698 What a shame, ahh... 104 00:07:00,745 --> 00:07:03,183 There isn't enough water, you heard. 105 00:07:03,785 --> 00:07:05,233 My apologies. 106 00:07:05,360 --> 00:07:06,561 Don't say that. 107 00:07:06,731 --> 00:07:09,997 Whenever anything comes to mind, let me know. 108 00:07:11,399 --> 00:07:12,940 A moment. 109 00:07:15,091 --> 00:07:16,425 What did you say? 110 00:07:16,682 --> 00:07:18,028 Uh? 111 00:07:18,727 --> 00:07:20,503 That there isn't enough water?! 112 00:07:21,253 --> 00:07:22,432 No... 113 00:07:22,658 --> 00:07:23,948 Not that. 114 00:07:25,435 --> 00:07:28,974 That we are on the east coast. 115 00:07:33,473 --> 00:07:34,329 Your Highness. 116 00:07:34,404 --> 00:07:37,444 There is a way to achieve our goals. 117 00:07:38,465 --> 00:07:39,976 May you follow me. 118 00:07:48,145 --> 00:07:54,875 Seems like my words created another brilliant stratagem. 119 00:07:56,249 --> 00:07:58,913 "We are on the east coast." 120 00:07:59,258 --> 00:08:01,272 The east... 121 00:08:03,503 --> 00:08:05,159 {\a6}*Old Nakdong River 122 00:08:03,503 --> 00:08:05,159 With the exception of Hwangsan River*, 123 00:08:05,187 --> 00:08:08,067 all rivers in the Three Kingdoms flow from east to west. 124 00:08:08,698 --> 00:08:12,623 The same goes for all rivers and lakes in the area. 125 00:08:13,734 --> 00:08:15,719 Are you suggesting we flood Daeya Fortress? 126 00:08:16,275 --> 00:08:17,555 In this season? 127 00:08:18,001 --> 00:08:21,601 No, the exact opposite. 128 00:08:25,366 --> 00:08:26,656 Exactly here. 129 00:08:26,853 --> 00:08:29,696 We will create a huge watercourse headed for Daeya Fortress. 130 00:08:29,846 --> 00:08:31,917 They might have plenty of supplies, 131 00:08:32,105 --> 00:08:33,287 but should they find themselves lacking water, 132 00:08:33,353 --> 00:08:35,038 what would possibly happen? 133 00:08:36,732 --> 00:08:40,421 But finding all the tributaries which connect with Daeya Fortress... 134 00:08:40,648 --> 00:08:42,648 would be quite the task. 135 00:08:44,163 --> 00:08:45,014 Yes. 136 00:08:46,153 --> 00:08:52,120 We will fill those small tributaries with an immense amount of poison. 137 00:09:01,604 --> 00:09:05,777 Then, all it would take to see Daeya Fortress exhaust all its water reserves... 138 00:09:05,984 --> 00:09:09,607 is a mere fortnight. 139 00:09:10,434 --> 00:09:12,130 In just a fortnight, 140 00:09:12,751 --> 00:09:17,184 Daeya Fortress will be sweltered by the flames of hell. 141 00:09:18,684 --> 00:09:19,654 Your Highness. 142 00:09:20,148 --> 00:09:23,494 If we do so, many lands in Daeya Fortress will become... 143 00:09:23,531 --> 00:09:25,517 inhospitable for years. 144 00:09:26,016 --> 00:09:28,755 Think of all the refugees this would create. 145 00:09:29,153 --> 00:09:33,461 Will you once again deal with their vengeful grief with fear? 146 00:09:42,353 --> 00:09:43,418 Your Highness. 147 00:09:43,625 --> 00:09:45,451 May you reconsider. 148 00:09:45,865 --> 00:09:48,256 Daeya Fortress is your land as well. 149 00:09:51,305 --> 00:09:52,727 Your Highness! 150 00:09:54,685 --> 00:09:55,569 Yes. 151 00:09:55,729 --> 00:09:59,767 I myself have no intention... 152 00:10:01,384 --> 00:10:03,287 of acting as Bidam suggested. 153 00:10:13,763 --> 00:10:16,361 Have you seen the look on Bidam Rang's face? 154 00:10:16,521 --> 00:10:19,665 I must have suggested to him some sort of stratagem?! 155 00:10:20,220 --> 00:10:21,585 What stratagem? 156 00:10:22,263 --> 00:10:24,503 He doesn't know either. 157 00:10:24,616 --> 00:10:26,432 Despite all the stratagems he's responsible for, 158 00:10:26,479 --> 00:10:28,371 he never has the slightest idea what they're all about. 159 00:10:28,540 --> 00:10:29,355 Right! 160 00:10:29,688 --> 00:10:32,352 You're the first to speak, 161 00:10:32,620 --> 00:10:34,940 but know nothing about stratagems. 162 00:10:35,054 --> 00:10:38,526 Then, was Bidam Rang the one you helped with your words? 163 00:10:39,541 --> 00:10:42,552 The look on his face was saying "exactly that," 164 00:10:42,599 --> 00:10:43,879 to that extent. 165 00:10:44,364 --> 00:10:47,276 What did I ever suggest to him? 166 00:10:47,408 --> 00:10:51,860 Yes, I shall not follow Bidam's suggestion. 167 00:10:51,954 --> 00:10:56,246 Yet, I will also follow it. 168 00:10:59,046 --> 00:11:00,340 Exactly. 169 00:11:02,706 --> 00:11:07,248 By now, our enemy will be aware of Bidam's stratagem. 170 00:11:09,104 --> 00:11:13,347 You alert your foes on a military secret?! 171 00:11:15,498 --> 00:11:20,152 Just blocking waterways and talebearing on our spreading poison... 172 00:11:21,093 --> 00:11:25,190 will suffice to turn Daeya Fortress into a living hell in just a fortnight. 173 00:11:36,058 --> 00:11:37,262 Your Highness. 174 00:11:40,858 --> 00:11:42,646 You're having a parley with Mishil? 175 00:11:43,747 --> 00:11:46,496 We found a way to force Mishil into a corner, 176 00:11:46,674 --> 00:11:48,886 so why would you ever meet with the root of all our problems? 177 00:11:49,821 --> 00:11:53,780 Forcing her into a corner was what we needed to have a parley with her. 178 00:11:54,523 --> 00:11:57,636 She will not easily accept any proposal, so... 179 00:11:57,683 --> 00:12:01,023 For proposal, you mean... 180 00:12:05,768 --> 00:12:09,522 Convey this message to Mishil. 181 00:12:12,430 --> 00:12:13,738 Why... 182 00:12:15,188 --> 00:12:17,758 did you choose me for this task? 183 00:12:21,553 --> 00:12:24,383 You must relay it firsthand. 184 00:12:24,524 --> 00:12:25,954 Is that clear? 185 00:12:36,872 --> 00:12:39,282 ~ Daeya Fortress ~ 186 00:12:46,115 --> 00:12:47,413 Who is there? 187 00:12:49,192 --> 00:12:50,604 I am an envoy. 188 00:12:50,709 --> 00:12:52,355 Escort me to Her Highness! 189 00:12:53,023 --> 00:12:55,376 - Open the gates! - Yes! 190 00:13:03,790 --> 00:13:08,411 Did you volunteer to be sent here and slay me? 191 00:13:16,047 --> 00:13:18,952 Her Highness the princess wishes for you to read this. 192 00:13:23,263 --> 00:13:24,599 Princess?! 193 00:13:37,349 --> 00:13:40,976 She wants a parley alone with me?! 194 00:13:48,826 --> 00:13:50,858 Unless it is to acknowledge surrender, 195 00:13:50,981 --> 00:13:52,703 I have no reason to meet her. 196 00:13:54,163 --> 00:13:55,357 Why? 197 00:13:56,214 --> 00:13:57,652 Does it daunt you? 198 00:13:59,706 --> 00:14:01,193 Daunt me?! 199 00:14:01,738 --> 00:14:03,489 Meeting Deokman? 200 00:14:05,070 --> 00:14:07,254 Your Highness. 201 00:14:15,075 --> 00:14:18,049 I would like a word with you. 202 00:14:21,211 --> 00:14:22,044 What... 203 00:14:22,665 --> 00:14:26,401 They're blocking all rivers and poisoning the tributaries? 204 00:14:26,571 --> 00:14:27,521 Yes... 205 00:14:27,935 --> 00:14:33,290 {\a6}*Baekje on the west, Goguryeo up north 206 00:14:27,935 --> 00:14:33,290 Daeya Fortress has never faced a foe coming from the east*. 207 00:14:33,393 --> 00:14:37,807 Hence, we could never predict this weak spot. 208 00:14:42,438 --> 00:14:47,054 Would this not be a strategic secret for them? 209 00:14:47,492 --> 00:14:48,443 Yes... 210 00:14:48,622 --> 00:14:51,567 Would they not try to spread panic? 211 00:14:51,906 --> 00:14:55,963 Then, they must have sent this on purpose. 212 00:14:58,430 --> 00:15:02,890 So all troops inside the fortress must be aware as well?! 213 00:15:03,370 --> 00:15:08,659 Yes, by now talebearing will have spread all around the fortress. 214 00:15:11,558 --> 00:15:13,271 Panic?! 215 00:15:15,964 --> 00:15:18,090 Deokman has no intention to fight. 216 00:15:19,394 --> 00:15:20,292 What? 217 00:15:36,975 --> 00:15:40,386 You first force me into a corner, and then extend your hands? 218 00:15:46,802 --> 00:15:48,697 Why don't you try? 219 00:15:50,071 --> 00:15:52,443 Blocking rivers and poisoning those waters... 220 00:15:53,036 --> 00:15:56,593 Think that will move me to fear Deokman? 221 00:15:58,510 --> 00:16:05,610 If you truly don't fear her, it is by meeting her that you will prove it. 222 00:16:09,431 --> 00:16:14,641 I will try to reconcile with her, and join forces. 223 00:16:14,815 --> 00:16:15,887 What? 224 00:16:17,478 --> 00:16:18,720 Your Highness. 225 00:16:19,163 --> 00:16:20,819 What are you talking about? 226 00:16:21,045 --> 00:16:22,965 Did they not stage an insurrection? 227 00:16:23,106 --> 00:16:26,062 Our country has its own great endeavors to fulfill. 228 00:16:26,495 --> 00:16:28,349 It is an alliance for the sake of such endeavors. 229 00:16:28,556 --> 00:16:29,864 {\a6}*Hezong, the union by Six Warring States to fend off the Qin 230 00:16:28,556 --> 00:16:29,865 An alliance*?! 231 00:16:30,109 --> 00:16:33,604 We will use this stratagem to force Mishil into a corner. 232 00:16:33,991 --> 00:16:37,169 If you use this opportunity to fight her, we will triumph. 233 00:16:37,592 --> 00:16:40,340 Yes, it is out of the question. 234 00:16:40,594 --> 00:16:41,950 And it would be unfeasible. 235 00:16:42,034 --> 00:16:45,423 If a conflict is what she wants, she will get one. 236 00:16:45,526 --> 00:16:51,136 But purging Mishil's followers alone will take years. 237 00:16:52,760 --> 00:16:57,442 And bringing the system back to normality... 238 00:16:57,874 --> 00:17:00,463 might take entire decades. 239 00:17:00,694 --> 00:17:02,166 But, Your Highness. 240 00:17:02,940 --> 00:17:06,693 Would an alliance with Mishil be possible? 241 00:17:12,651 --> 00:17:13,922 What? 242 00:17:14,119 --> 00:17:15,766 An alliance?! 243 00:17:16,111 --> 00:17:20,322 Her Highness already sent an envoy to notify Mishil. 244 00:17:21,164 --> 00:17:25,159 What... What on earth is she thinking? 245 00:17:43,068 --> 00:17:43,992 I... 246 00:17:45,232 --> 00:17:50,176 am doing my best to help your vision and wishes come true. 247 00:17:52,458 --> 00:17:54,449 And I will continue to do so. 248 00:17:56,972 --> 00:17:58,044 But... 249 00:17:59,431 --> 00:18:01,319 I am not sure about this. 250 00:18:03,034 --> 00:18:04,838 Is it even feasible? 251 00:18:05,723 --> 00:18:06,749 No... 252 00:18:07,436 --> 00:18:09,290 Should we even do so? 253 00:18:11,276 --> 00:18:16,001 What did you say was our most urgent need? 254 00:18:19,295 --> 00:18:23,342 We have no experience in leading a country. 255 00:18:23,568 --> 00:18:25,685 But Mishil's people do. 256 00:18:26,391 --> 00:18:30,071 Yes... What we most urgently require now... 257 00:18:30,184 --> 00:18:31,996 are people. 258 00:18:34,132 --> 00:18:35,352 You are not thinking... 259 00:18:36,491 --> 00:18:37,959 You wouldn't, Your Highness?! 260 00:18:38,665 --> 00:18:39,907 You are not thinking... 261 00:18:40,161 --> 00:18:42,778 Yes, I am. 262 00:18:43,503 --> 00:18:49,037 You think Mishil is part of that? 263 00:18:50,486 --> 00:18:55,051 Is there anyone like Mishil in Seorabeol? 264 00:19:27,382 --> 00:19:30,665 {\a6}*1 ri = 393m 265 00:19:27,382 --> 00:19:30,665 We agreed to keep troops at least ten ri* away from here. 266 00:19:32,990 --> 00:19:37,696 Yushin and Alcheon are standing by with a thousand troops. 267 00:21:13,407 --> 00:21:15,004 An alliance?! 268 00:21:16,246 --> 00:21:17,206 Yes. 269 00:21:17,714 --> 00:21:21,159 I wish for this alliance to bring forth reconciliation. 270 00:21:21,639 --> 00:21:22,703 And why? 271 00:21:23,465 --> 00:21:27,738 Did you not exploit Daeya Fortress's weakest spot with your stratagems? 272 00:21:28,801 --> 00:21:32,730 Wouldn't letting your rebel troops infiltrate the fort and kill me suffice? 273 00:21:33,399 --> 00:21:36,495 Your talents are much too valuable to be wasted that way. 274 00:21:38,039 --> 00:21:39,678 Valuable?! 275 00:21:40,666 --> 00:21:43,188 Grandiose achievements still await our country. 276 00:21:43,292 --> 00:21:47,371 Hence, I am looking for talented people all over. 277 00:21:48,030 --> 00:21:51,804 Yes, I do boast quite the remarkable retinue. 278 00:21:51,936 --> 00:21:53,554 Who are you interested in? 279 00:21:54,249 --> 00:21:55,540 Lord Seolwon? 280 00:21:55,980 --> 00:21:57,216 Or Lord Misaeng? 281 00:21:57,709 --> 00:21:58,863 Chilsuk... 282 00:22:05,059 --> 00:22:06,204 Your Highness. 283 00:22:07,412 --> 00:22:08,340 Yes. 284 00:22:09,568 --> 00:22:11,559 The talent I wish to have by my side... 285 00:22:14,447 --> 00:22:15,936 is none other than you, 286 00:22:17,004 --> 00:22:18,232 Mishil. 287 00:22:24,901 --> 00:22:30,316 Will you agree to serve my cause? 288 00:22:33,403 --> 00:22:36,857 You have no chance of winning this conflict. 289 00:22:36,980 --> 00:22:40,872 Then, should you not plan for your future? 290 00:22:43,003 --> 00:22:48,386 And that future you mention would include joining your side? 291 00:22:49,602 --> 00:22:53,582 If it sounds vexatious, we can think of it on these terms. 292 00:22:54,354 --> 00:22:56,020 You will foster your successor. 293 00:22:58,715 --> 00:23:01,243 If you cannot gain possession of this country, 294 00:23:01,629 --> 00:23:07,135 how would helping the successor who will rule it sound? 295 00:23:16,076 --> 00:23:21,271 Rule... Rule?! 296 00:23:48,161 --> 00:23:53,158 So I will never rule this land, you're saying? 297 00:23:54,335 --> 00:23:55,841 Unless you found your own dynasty, 298 00:23:56,029 --> 00:23:57,441 there is no chance. 299 00:23:57,554 --> 00:24:00,810 But your foundation attempts clearly failed. 300 00:24:01,996 --> 00:24:08,622 Now, there is no way you will become our heavenly kingdom's ruler. 301 00:24:12,264 --> 00:24:13,497 Ruler?! 302 00:24:15,973 --> 00:24:17,460 Heavenly kingdom... 303 00:24:26,184 --> 00:24:27,587 Jeongcheon County... 304 00:24:28,010 --> 00:24:29,375 Dosal Fortress. 305 00:24:29,751 --> 00:24:31,013 Handasa County. 306 00:24:31,107 --> 00:24:32,500 Sokham Fortress. 307 00:24:35,353 --> 00:24:37,960 Know where any of these places are? 308 00:24:43,165 --> 00:24:48,558 Are they not our southernmost, northernmost and westernmost borders? 309 00:24:49,424 --> 00:24:50,340 No... 310 00:24:51,252 --> 00:24:52,505 They are not. 311 00:24:56,273 --> 00:24:59,902 They are places drenched in my own blood. 312 00:25:02,653 --> 00:25:04,975 The compeers I cherished, 313 00:25:06,050 --> 00:25:07,366 the Hwarang... 314 00:25:07,949 --> 00:25:09,308 and troops. 315 00:25:12,058 --> 00:25:14,070 Therein still lie their remains, 316 00:25:14,343 --> 00:25:16,162 not even granted an honorable burial. 317 00:25:21,108 --> 00:25:23,633 That is Shilla! 318 00:25:24,602 --> 00:25:29,707 The frontier land of this great nation King Jinheung and I conquered! 319 00:25:30,745 --> 00:25:34,840 Heavenly kingdom... Ruler?! 320 00:25:39,043 --> 00:25:40,709 And what would you know? 321 00:25:44,978 --> 00:25:47,683 Just as my heart was filled with devotion for Sadaham, 322 00:25:48,013 --> 00:25:49,651 I cherished this nation with all my heart. 323 00:25:50,752 --> 00:25:54,432 So fervently I cherished it, I merely wanted to possess it. 324 00:25:57,232 --> 00:25:58,338 Your Highness... 325 00:25:59,599 --> 00:26:01,453 Alliance, you said? 326 00:26:02,763 --> 00:26:03,985 A coalition?! 327 00:26:07,307 --> 00:26:08,389 Deokman. 328 00:26:08,615 --> 00:26:13,481 Could you share your devotion with anyone else? 329 00:26:39,488 --> 00:26:40,700 Your Highness. 330 00:26:48,841 --> 00:26:49,839 Your Highness. 331 00:26:50,375 --> 00:26:51,593 How did it go? 332 00:27:01,914 --> 00:27:02,978 Your Highness. 333 00:27:03,700 --> 00:27:05,923 I will talk to Mishil myself. 334 00:27:06,472 --> 00:27:08,013 I request your consent. 335 00:27:24,538 --> 00:27:26,695 I must talk with Her Highness. 336 00:27:26,921 --> 00:27:28,462 What is the matter? 337 00:27:49,812 --> 00:27:51,665 Did the negotiations break down? 338 00:27:52,467 --> 00:27:54,121 Ask Deokman. 339 00:27:54,582 --> 00:27:57,613 Do you still believe you can vanquish her? 340 00:27:58,761 --> 00:28:02,469 The conclusion is already written. 341 00:28:04,007 --> 00:28:05,999 Even if it shall herald my failure, 342 00:28:07,006 --> 00:28:09,923 your triumph will be laden with fierce resistance on my part. 343 00:28:14,999 --> 00:28:16,935 Why must it end this way? 344 00:28:17,387 --> 00:28:19,156 Because there is no reason why it should not. 345 00:28:24,378 --> 00:28:25,390 Then... 346 00:28:25,914 --> 00:28:27,523 How about this? 347 00:28:33,084 --> 00:28:34,987 I trust you know what this is? 348 00:28:35,749 --> 00:28:40,700 In the end... It found its keeper. 349 00:28:49,354 --> 00:28:52,625 This was in Her Highness's hands. 350 00:28:54,385 --> 00:28:56,022 I stole it from her. 351 00:28:56,540 --> 00:28:57,876 You stole it?! 352 00:28:58,055 --> 00:28:59,298 Why? 353 00:29:00,258 --> 00:29:04,709 If you revealed that, this all would be over already. 354 00:29:05,566 --> 00:29:07,740 Stop pretending to be strong! 355 00:29:08,079 --> 00:29:09,713 The longer this conflict protracts itself, 356 00:29:09,807 --> 00:29:13,779 the more people will join my side. 357 00:29:16,226 --> 00:29:17,355 So... 358 00:29:17,835 --> 00:29:19,360 Why... 359 00:29:20,913 --> 00:29:22,278 Why steal it? 360 00:29:23,068 --> 00:29:24,461 Why? 361 00:29:25,779 --> 00:29:27,567 What is the reason? 362 00:29:31,348 --> 00:29:36,179 Because it is all too cruel. 363 00:29:44,828 --> 00:29:46,071 Mother... 364 00:29:47,379 --> 00:29:48,970 To you, 365 00:29:53,887 --> 00:29:56,000 this entire life of yours... 366 00:29:56,395 --> 00:29:58,541 was drenched in injustice. 367 00:30:01,337 --> 00:30:09,703 You should have perished many moons past. 368 00:30:19,328 --> 00:30:21,957 May you accept Her Highness's proposal. 369 00:30:22,616 --> 00:30:24,950 If you don't, 370 00:30:27,943 --> 00:30:30,268 I might reveal this to everyone. 371 00:31:48,607 --> 00:31:52,839 Mishil refused my proposal. 372 00:31:58,409 --> 00:32:01,676 From here on in, we will be on war footing. 373 00:32:02,505 --> 00:32:03,709 Yushin Rang. 374 00:32:03,977 --> 00:32:05,855 Devise plans for a siege offensive. 375 00:32:06,580 --> 00:32:08,216 Yes, Your Highness. 376 00:32:08,455 --> 00:32:11,625 Alcheon Rang. Block all the Hwang River's waterways. 377 00:32:11,738 --> 00:32:15,643 Then, alert our foes on the matter. 378 00:32:15,738 --> 00:32:16,575 Yes. 379 00:32:17,157 --> 00:32:18,109 Yeomjong. 380 00:32:18,194 --> 00:32:20,171 Contact any informer you have in Daeya Fortress, 381 00:32:20,246 --> 00:32:21,987 and start spreading talebearing. 382 00:32:22,241 --> 00:32:24,336 That the princess poisoned all waters. 383 00:32:24,383 --> 00:32:25,239 Yes. 384 00:32:25,606 --> 00:32:26,792 Wolya Rang. 385 00:32:26,896 --> 00:32:29,333 Lead the battalion with Seolji and Jukbang, 386 00:32:29,757 --> 00:32:32,872 observe Daeya Fortress day and night, and report back. 387 00:32:33,380 --> 00:32:34,343 Yes. 388 00:32:48,272 --> 00:32:49,721 An alliance?! 389 00:32:51,067 --> 00:32:52,968 Al...Alliance?! 390 00:32:53,091 --> 00:32:56,752 Yes, Her Highness refused it. 391 00:32:56,884 --> 00:32:58,138 Ahh... Naturally! 392 00:32:58,237 --> 00:33:01,307 She must be adamant to deceive and kill us all! 393 00:33:01,731 --> 00:33:05,618 According to Her Highness, Princess Deokman seemed sincere. 394 00:33:05,731 --> 00:33:07,481 Enough that she would not kill us. 395 00:33:08,027 --> 00:33:09,100 What? 396 00:33:14,974 --> 00:33:16,517 Never you worry. 397 00:33:16,649 --> 00:33:19,067 A strong army is backing us. 398 00:33:20,414 --> 00:33:21,712 Ahh... Yes! 399 00:33:21,759 --> 00:33:27,585 Nobles in the vicinity have also pledged their troops! 400 00:33:29,797 --> 00:33:31,058 Father. 401 00:33:31,340 --> 00:33:32,498 General Mueun's battalion, 402 00:33:32,526 --> 00:33:34,682 which was defending our stronghold in Chopalhye Prefecture, 403 00:33:35,030 --> 00:33:37,998 has completely surrendered to Princess Deokman. 404 00:33:42,399 --> 00:33:43,576 And it does not end there. 405 00:33:43,651 --> 00:33:46,437 Ever since rumors that Her Highness poisoned waterways started spreading, 406 00:33:46,550 --> 00:33:48,639 the number of deserters has been on the rise. 407 00:34:28,630 --> 00:34:32,319 So even the water from this well was poisoned, 408 00:34:32,442 --> 00:34:33,541 is that it? 409 00:34:33,590 --> 00:34:36,790 Should we not run away before it's too late? 410 00:34:36,884 --> 00:34:38,004 Right... 411 00:34:39,059 --> 00:34:42,691 It's either facing death by poison, or being executed for desertion. 412 00:34:47,688 --> 00:34:49,496 What are you discussing? 413 00:34:54,823 --> 00:34:57,703 You cannot. 414 00:34:57,778 --> 00:35:01,543 Who knows whether the poison is affecting it already or not? 415 00:35:02,785 --> 00:35:08,498 Know how much poison it would take to poison all waterways headed here? 416 00:35:16,752 --> 00:35:21,656 But, because of that, deserters are on the rise. 417 00:35:22,305 --> 00:35:24,253 If it scares you so much, do the same. 418 00:35:25,373 --> 00:35:30,691 Instead, don't ever let me catch you while deserting. 419 00:35:32,666 --> 00:35:38,983 Only those willing to support and assist Her Highness to the end... 420 00:35:41,072 --> 00:35:43,188 will remain here to protect her. 421 00:36:09,856 --> 00:36:12,845 Pungwolju and Chief, you take the eastern gates. 422 00:36:12,939 --> 00:36:13,673 Yes. 423 00:36:13,757 --> 00:36:15,546 Lord Jujin, the northern gates. 424 00:36:15,649 --> 00:36:17,221 Yes. Your Highness. 425 00:36:17,315 --> 00:36:21,089 Bidam and Yeomjong, take your men and a thousand troops, 426 00:36:21,165 --> 00:36:23,150 and gain control of Chopalhye Prefecture. 427 00:36:24,205 --> 00:36:25,315 Yes. 428 00:36:26,184 --> 00:36:32,327 Wolya and Seolji, take the refugee troops and infiltrate the southern walls. 429 00:36:33,268 --> 00:36:34,463 Yes. 430 00:36:34,753 --> 00:36:40,901 Daeya Fortress will be in disorder because of the rumors we spread. 431 00:36:41,551 --> 00:36:44,976 Hence, should the first offensive fail, 432 00:36:45,522 --> 00:36:48,167 it still must be a very strong and overwhelming showing. 433 00:36:49,127 --> 00:36:53,221 We must disrupt our foes' will to fight. 434 00:37:13,374 --> 00:37:17,287 If we get past there, we'll be out of Daeya Fortress. 435 00:37:18,652 --> 00:37:21,296 If we remain here, we'll just die. 436 00:37:21,343 --> 00:37:23,207 Let us leave! Uh? 437 00:37:24,063 --> 00:37:26,529 Wait... Ehh... 438 00:37:26,793 --> 00:37:30,727 I... am not coming. 439 00:37:31,903 --> 00:37:34,943 They're using poison and blocking all the waterways. 440 00:37:35,037 --> 00:37:36,148 It is all over. 441 00:37:36,214 --> 00:37:37,550 Still... 442 00:37:38,705 --> 00:37:40,355 This just doesn't feel right. 443 00:37:40,449 --> 00:37:44,355 I'll go and protect Lady Mishil. 444 00:37:44,788 --> 00:37:45,833 Hey... 445 00:37:46,473 --> 00:37:47,988 I said you can't! 446 00:37:49,173 --> 00:37:50,670 Won't I? 447 00:37:52,700 --> 00:37:56,195 Then, I will at least protect my honor. 448 00:38:04,628 --> 00:38:05,870 So long. 449 00:38:13,692 --> 00:38:15,226 Go ahead and tell me. 450 00:38:15,405 --> 00:38:17,682 What is troubling you? 451 00:38:19,329 --> 00:38:22,962 How to... end this. 452 00:38:23,930 --> 00:38:25,259 Your Highness! 453 00:38:25,823 --> 00:38:26,623 Mother! 454 00:38:26,727 --> 00:38:27,885 Mother!! 455 00:38:28,430 --> 00:38:29,522 Mother... 456 00:38:29,587 --> 00:38:32,062 General Yeo Gilchan of Sokham Fortress... 457 00:38:32,138 --> 00:38:37,314 is leading his entire army here! 458 00:38:41,808 --> 00:38:43,347 Yeo Gilchan! 459 00:38:43,432 --> 00:38:46,865 He's coming here to help you! 460 00:38:54,011 --> 00:38:55,987 {\a6}~ Yeo Gilchan ~ (Lord of Sokham Fortress) 461 00:38:54,011 --> 00:38:55,987 Those who know no shame nor gratitude... 462 00:38:56,222 --> 00:38:58,876 are no different than beasts. 463 00:39:00,403 --> 00:39:02,396 If we do not protect Her Highness, 464 00:39:02,528 --> 00:39:05,211 how could we christen ourselves as proud men of this country?! 465 00:39:05,371 --> 00:39:07,940 How could we call ourselves warriors? 466 00:39:09,276 --> 00:39:11,262 Let us march, for Daeya Fortress! 467 00:39:11,564 --> 00:39:14,801 Let us go, and protect Her Highness! 468 00:39:48,111 --> 00:39:49,154 What? 469 00:39:51,868 --> 00:39:56,251 General Yeo Gilchan is leading his entire battalion to Daeya Fortress! 470 00:39:58,422 --> 00:39:59,978 And what about Sokham Fortress? 471 00:40:00,081 --> 00:40:02,095 Is it not at the border with Baekje? 472 00:40:02,425 --> 00:40:03,253 Your Highness. 473 00:40:03,441 --> 00:40:06,142 Sokham Fortress has over twenty thousand elite troops. 474 00:40:08,666 --> 00:40:09,973 Your Highness! 475 00:40:10,246 --> 00:40:14,509 Find out the movements of any Baekje army in the vicinity of Sokham Fortress. 476 00:40:15,135 --> 00:40:17,351 That is not our most urgent concern! 477 00:40:17,436 --> 00:40:19,573 They will be here in two days! 478 00:40:19,676 --> 00:40:22,434 That is the most pressing issue. 479 00:40:33,004 --> 00:40:35,669 I knew Yeo Gilchan would do this. 480 00:40:35,775 --> 00:40:40,298 Did not his clan benefit from your benevolence for generations? 481 00:40:40,857 --> 00:40:43,954 It is done. It is all done! 482 00:40:44,980 --> 00:40:46,975 Should Sokham Fortress's troops join the fray, 483 00:40:47,050 --> 00:40:49,055 the tides of this war will surely turn. 484 00:40:49,130 --> 00:40:52,158 But now there is a good possibility that Her Highness... 485 00:40:52,296 --> 00:40:55,003 will summon additional frontier troops. 486 00:40:55,088 --> 00:40:58,194 Ehhh... Before she can do that, we can just slaughter them all, 487 00:40:58,269 --> 00:41:01,497 and regain control of the capital. Ehh... 488 00:41:02,940 --> 00:41:04,189 Your Highness. 489 00:41:04,792 --> 00:41:06,674 How do you plan to proceed? 490 00:41:08,293 --> 00:41:10,664 The Baekje army stationed west of Sokham Fortress... 491 00:41:11,144 --> 00:41:13,676 is made of Yoon Chung's elite troops. 492 00:41:14,354 --> 00:41:16,923 Find out the Baekje army's movements to start with. 493 00:41:17,121 --> 00:41:18,053 Yes. 494 00:41:19,107 --> 00:41:20,189 What? 495 00:41:20,519 --> 00:41:23,417 And... Why would that be so important now? 496 00:41:23,502 --> 00:41:24,773 It is! 497 00:41:49,392 --> 00:41:50,796 Is it true? 498 00:41:50,984 --> 00:41:53,460 Did the Sokham Fortress army really deploy for the capital? 499 00:41:53,912 --> 00:41:55,107 It is. 500 00:41:57,584 --> 00:41:58,627 How will you proceed now? 501 00:41:59,530 --> 00:42:04,160 We must either retreat or prepare for a full offensive. 502 00:42:04,585 --> 00:42:05,949 Perhaps... 503 00:42:06,683 --> 00:42:07,916 Perhaps... 504 00:42:15,205 --> 00:42:16,679 Jeongcheon County... 505 00:42:17,145 --> 00:42:18,420 Dosal Fortress. 506 00:42:18,872 --> 00:42:19,973 Handasa County. 507 00:42:20,161 --> 00:42:21,554 Sokham Fortress. 508 00:42:24,415 --> 00:42:26,794 Know where any of these places are? 509 00:42:28,345 --> 00:42:32,196 They are places drenched in my own blood. 510 00:42:32,347 --> 00:42:35,057 That is Shilla! 511 00:42:38,577 --> 00:42:41,354 Yeo Gilchan's troops might be forced to withdraw. 512 00:42:42,892 --> 00:42:44,121 What? 513 00:42:45,213 --> 00:42:47,330 And... why? 514 00:42:49,288 --> 00:42:50,408 Mother. 515 00:42:50,747 --> 00:42:53,505 After Yeo Gilchan's troops left, 516 00:42:53,625 --> 00:42:59,020 the Baekje army led by Yoon Chung attacked the frontier west of Pallyangchi. 517 00:42:59,274 --> 00:43:00,356 What? 518 00:43:01,395 --> 00:43:06,728 Ahh... And why should it concern you, when our lives are at stake? 519 00:43:07,133 --> 00:43:08,121 Yes. 520 00:43:08,234 --> 00:43:12,516 We must surround Daeya Fortress and tame our foes' offensive, after which... 521 00:43:12,573 --> 00:43:17,674 Right this moment, send our fastest man or the fastest horse. 522 00:43:17,966 --> 00:43:18,558 What? 523 00:43:19,829 --> 00:43:21,712 Send him where? 524 00:43:21,803 --> 00:43:24,743 Send an order to Yeo Gilchan. 525 00:43:25,098 --> 00:43:29,198 To immediately withdraw and head back to Sokham Fortress to defend it. 526 00:43:29,740 --> 00:43:30,719 What? 527 00:43:30,926 --> 00:43:32,780 - And why... - Your Highness. 528 00:43:32,912 --> 00:43:35,321 Mother, what are you saying? 529 00:43:35,384 --> 00:43:38,465 Deokman's army is right behind the corner! 530 00:43:38,558 --> 00:43:41,410 If we manage to stop them until Yeo Gilchan's arrival, we shall triumph. 531 00:43:41,476 --> 00:43:42,719 Your Highness. 532 00:43:43,020 --> 00:43:45,096 What are you thinking? 533 00:43:49,410 --> 00:43:52,234 It is... time to stop. 534 00:44:08,356 --> 00:44:11,829 Why would Yeo Gilchan withdraw? 535 00:44:12,942 --> 00:44:16,262 The possibility is very low, and it might just be a delusion of mine, 536 00:44:16,459 --> 00:44:20,563 but I feel like it could indeed happen. 537 00:44:22,314 --> 00:44:23,509 Why? 538 00:44:28,277 --> 00:44:30,982 Just as my heart was filled with devotion for Sadaham, 539 00:44:31,264 --> 00:44:33,438 I cherished this nation with all my heart. 540 00:44:33,862 --> 00:44:36,563 That is Shilla! 541 00:44:37,363 --> 00:44:42,707 The frontier land of this great nation King Jinheung and I conquered! 542 00:44:44,889 --> 00:44:48,578 But for a very brief moment, 543 00:44:49,131 --> 00:44:55,964 I saw a ruler in Mishil's visage. 544 00:44:56,613 --> 00:44:58,298 A true ruler. 545 00:45:10,375 --> 00:45:13,639 Time... Time to stop what? 546 00:45:13,740 --> 00:45:15,746 Mother! 547 00:45:16,895 --> 00:45:18,157 Everything. 548 00:45:19,522 --> 00:45:20,642 Mother... 549 00:45:31,794 --> 00:45:33,470 Wh...Wh...What is that? 550 00:45:33,630 --> 00:45:34,467 What? 551 00:45:34,580 --> 00:45:36,955 What did she mean with that? 552 00:45:37,062 --> 00:45:40,491 Time to stop what? Uh? 553 00:45:57,515 --> 00:46:02,166 Are you telling me these are Her Highness's orders? 554 00:46:03,371 --> 00:46:07,512 Withdraw, and focus on defending Sokham Fortress?! 555 00:46:07,917 --> 00:46:12,077 Yes, and according to Her Highness, 556 00:46:12,284 --> 00:46:15,672 this is her very last order. 557 00:46:17,893 --> 00:46:19,578 Your Highness... 558 00:47:32,347 --> 00:47:33,583 Your Highness. 559 00:47:34,411 --> 00:47:37,554 Why did you send Yeo Gilchan back? 560 00:47:39,403 --> 00:47:42,194 Should we lose the frontier by my hands, 561 00:47:42,816 --> 00:47:47,917 I would lose everything to Deokman. 562 00:47:49,873 --> 00:47:53,566 Hence... What? 563 00:47:53,954 --> 00:47:57,230 Hence, it is... 564 00:47:58,623 --> 00:48:00,425 time for me to stop. 565 00:48:03,493 --> 00:48:04,867 Your Highness... 566 00:48:06,656 --> 00:48:09,526 There is no reason to give it so much weight. 567 00:48:12,923 --> 00:48:19,507 Recall that song from our days as fellow Hwarang? 568 00:48:21,489 --> 00:48:26,223 "While you still can fight, fighting is all you need to do." 569 00:48:27,399 --> 00:48:31,126 "And when you no longer can, protecting it you must." 570 00:48:32,604 --> 00:48:34,166 "When you can no longer protect it, 571 00:48:34,411 --> 00:48:36,754 retreat is all it takes." 572 00:48:37,037 --> 00:48:39,013 "And when retreat is not an option, 573 00:48:39,785 --> 00:48:41,950 surrender is your next best decision." 574 00:48:42,994 --> 00:48:45,253 "Should even surrender prove impossible," 575 00:48:49,385 --> 00:48:52,905 Should even surrender prove impossible... 576 00:48:57,651 --> 00:49:01,169 On that day, demise shall be your best compeer. 577 00:49:03,563 --> 00:49:04,933 Your Highness... 578 00:49:06,900 --> 00:49:10,759 Today is that day. 579 00:49:17,729 --> 00:49:19,427 I leave the rest to you, 580 00:49:19,550 --> 00:49:21,310 Lord Seolwon. 581 00:49:21,442 --> 00:49:23,117 I cannot do that. 582 00:49:23,314 --> 00:49:25,329 We will do it together, Your Highness. 583 00:49:26,703 --> 00:49:33,809 These will be my very last actions, orders, promises and words. 584 00:49:34,531 --> 00:49:36,085 Follow them. 585 00:49:38,796 --> 00:49:41,892 Save all those who followed me, 586 00:49:42,655 --> 00:49:45,045 and lead them in the future. 587 00:49:48,932 --> 00:49:50,090 Why? 588 00:49:52,225 --> 00:49:58,777 Why are you looking back and worrying about them now? 589 00:50:02,005 --> 00:50:04,857 Why did you let this weaken you? 590 00:50:07,304 --> 00:50:08,862 It did not. 591 00:50:09,860 --> 00:50:11,761 Many chapters filled my strategy, 592 00:50:12,570 --> 00:50:15,312 and this is merely the final one. 593 00:50:34,234 --> 00:50:35,796 Lord Seolwon, 594 00:50:37,218 --> 00:50:39,062 accept my apologies. 595 00:50:54,616 --> 00:50:55,439 What? 596 00:50:55,542 --> 00:50:56,615 Withdraw?! 597 00:50:57,067 --> 00:50:59,091 Yeo Gilchan is retreating? 598 00:51:00,421 --> 00:51:02,545 They were heading back to Sokham Fortress. 599 00:51:03,100 --> 00:51:06,987 It must be to stop Yoon Chung's Baekje army. 600 00:51:11,251 --> 00:51:12,634 What is going on? 601 00:51:13,105 --> 00:51:15,740 Why would they retreat with Daeya Fortress behind the corner? 602 00:51:15,909 --> 00:51:18,008 Couldn't there be another subterfuge behind this? 603 00:51:18,949 --> 00:51:22,601 No, there will be none. 604 00:51:23,519 --> 00:51:27,279 Mishil, perhaps... 605 00:51:28,916 --> 00:51:30,178 Perhaps... 606 00:51:47,411 --> 00:51:51,269 Convey to all nobles in the vicinity who pledged their support to turn back. 607 00:51:51,495 --> 00:51:58,059 Also, tell Chilsuk in Chopalhye Prefecture to withdraw immediately. 608 00:51:59,523 --> 00:52:00,578 Yes. 609 00:52:01,989 --> 00:52:03,241 Also... 610 00:52:03,872 --> 00:52:06,366 I leave all following arrangements to you. 611 00:52:33,257 --> 00:52:34,862 There! 612 00:52:37,151 --> 00:52:39,109 What is that? 613 00:52:57,481 --> 00:53:01,152 ~ Chopalhye Prefecture ~ 614 00:53:15,750 --> 00:53:17,415 Are these truly Her Highness's orders? 615 00:53:17,462 --> 00:53:19,693 Yes, I received them firsthand. 616 00:53:21,909 --> 00:53:23,241 Withdraw?! 617 00:53:25,425 --> 00:53:27,072 What could have happened? 618 00:53:31,035 --> 00:53:35,203 Her Highness is putting an end to this. 619 00:53:36,606 --> 00:53:38,027 An end?! 620 00:53:40,399 --> 00:53:41,528 Your Highness. 621 00:53:41,726 --> 00:53:43,646 If Yeo Gilchan is truly retreating, 622 00:53:43,768 --> 00:53:46,309 should we not revert to our original plans? 623 00:53:46,507 --> 00:53:49,395 Yes, we have no time to squander. 624 00:53:49,491 --> 00:53:50,554 Your Highness. 625 00:53:55,787 --> 00:53:57,208 In Daeya Fortress... 626 00:53:57,443 --> 00:53:59,072 Right now at Daeya Fortress... 627 00:55:48,608 --> 00:55:53,084 I kneel before you without conditions. 628 00:55:55,704 --> 00:55:58,799 We all disarmed ourselves. 629 00:56:02,805 --> 00:56:05,952 Where is Her Highness? 630 00:56:07,213 --> 00:56:09,180 She is waiting for you. 631 00:57:02,893 --> 00:57:04,860 So this was it? 632 00:57:07,857 --> 00:57:10,168 If it was this, then why? 633 00:57:12,427 --> 00:57:13,556 Why? 634 00:57:14,178 --> 00:57:17,942 Do not scream. 635 00:57:22,281 --> 00:57:26,159 {\a6}*15 minutes 636 00:57:22,281 --> 00:57:26,159 I only have about one gak* left. 637 00:57:32,178 --> 00:57:33,396 So... 638 00:57:36,041 --> 00:57:40,916 Should I call you "Mother" at least once? 639 00:57:44,098 --> 00:57:46,526 Or are you going to apologize... 640 00:57:48,358 --> 00:57:50,116 Apologize for abandoning me? 641 00:57:51,754 --> 00:57:53,489 Or at least... 642 00:57:55,903 --> 00:58:00,817 deep down your soul, admitting that you cherished me? 643 00:58:04,207 --> 00:58:07,490 There is no such thing for me. 644 00:58:08,853 --> 00:58:10,716 And you need not call me Mother. 645 00:58:11,285 --> 00:58:12,777 I need not apologize for anything. 646 00:58:14,085 --> 00:58:15,849 And... cherish you?! 647 00:58:19,303 --> 00:58:23,557 What do you think love is? 648 00:58:24,940 --> 00:58:26,588 Love means... 649 00:58:28,653 --> 00:58:31,303 stealing without reserve or regret. 650 00:58:31,623 --> 00:58:33,110 That is what love is. 651 00:58:34,117 --> 00:58:38,221 If you truly love Deokman, that is what you must do. 652 00:58:40,854 --> 00:58:43,792 Devotion... Just cause... 653 00:58:44,312 --> 00:58:46,079 and this Shilla of ours. 654 00:58:46,766 --> 00:58:50,042 None of them can be shared with anyone else. 655 00:58:51,322 --> 00:58:54,230 Not with Yushin, nor with Chunchu, 656 00:58:54,724 --> 00:58:56,206 nor anyone else. 657 00:58:57,176 --> 00:58:59,077 Is that clear? 658 00:59:20,159 --> 00:59:25,016 I will take care of whom I cherish on my own. 659 00:59:26,045 --> 00:59:28,225 I was just concerned about it. 660 00:59:29,336 --> 00:59:33,609 I tried to gain the throne by gaining people's hearts. 661 00:59:33,722 --> 00:59:35,661 However, you... 662 00:59:36,414 --> 00:59:38,748 You are trying to gain this country to gain people's hearts. 663 00:59:39,246 --> 00:59:43,576 And when that is your goal, danger is inevitable. 664 00:59:43,783 --> 00:59:50,672 Princess Deokman might be a person, but she also represents Shilla. 665 00:59:52,338 --> 00:59:54,597 Because I will make sure she does. 666 00:59:56,666 --> 01:00:00,562 With that feeble and fragile devotion only people can foment, 667 01:00:01,183 --> 01:00:04,153 what a most innocent dream you are aspiring for. 668 01:00:18,880 --> 01:00:23,211 Is Deokman still far? 669 01:00:37,541 --> 01:00:39,513 She is here. 670 01:00:42,375 --> 01:00:44,040 Await here. 671 01:01:33,056 --> 01:01:34,609 Your Highness. 672 01:01:52,917 --> 01:01:54,294 Mishil. 673 01:01:55,509 --> 01:01:58,781 Were it not for you, I... 674 01:01:59,908 --> 01:02:02,349 might have not made anything out of myself. 675 01:02:07,583 --> 01:02:11,809 I salute Mishil... 676 01:02:12,585 --> 01:02:14,076 and her legacy. 683 01:02:43,461 --> 01:02:46,894 ~ On The Next Episode Of ~ QUEEN ~*~ SEONDEOK 684 01:02:46,951 --> 01:02:52,168 People can lack dexterity. People can... 685 01:02:52,278 --> 01:02:56,099 But my people cannot. 686 01:02:56,212 --> 01:03:00,871 - For breathing your last breath... - For even if I gained everything else, 687 01:03:01,069 --> 01:03:03,045 not becoming Queen would have made it meaningless. 688 01:03:03,120 --> 01:03:04,654 Forgive me, my child. 689 01:03:04,720 --> 01:03:06,537 You are no longer of any use to me. 690 01:03:06,621 --> 01:03:09,784 Just a slight frown, and you will look stronger. 691 01:03:09,859 --> 01:03:12,032 There are no males of sacred bone. 692 01:03:12,344 --> 01:03:13,972 It was... because of you. 693 01:03:14,029 --> 01:03:15,208 Run away. 694 01:03:15,348 --> 01:03:16,895 I killed them all. 695 01:03:16,974 --> 01:03:20,240 You did so much more than I ever did! 696 01:03:20,607 --> 01:03:23,924 I need the heavens to be on my side. 697 01:03:24,156 --> 01:03:27,657 Seen this way, only two options are left. 698 01:03:27,781 --> 01:03:29,028 My embrace?! 699 01:03:29,087 --> 01:03:29,887 My embrace?! 700 01:03:29,944 --> 01:03:35,101 Or overwhelmed by unyielding spirit... To that extent? 701 01:03:35,186 --> 01:03:37,633 Why could I have not been born of sacred bone? 702 01:03:37,699 --> 01:03:39,665 "Should even surrender prove impossible," 704 01:03:40,071 --> 01:03:43,099 on that day, demise shall be your best compeer. 705 01:03:43,306 --> 01:03:47,203 Now is Mishil's time...