Father...
Father, this can't be?
Say it isn't so.
Father...
Father, get up.
Let's go home.
Mother and Dam-yi are waiting.
Hurry, get up.
Father.
Father...
Prince.
What will become of this child?
She'll become a palace slave.
I need to rescue the child.
Will Gwi stand for that?
I don't understand why he let Yang-Sun live.
This might be a trap.
It's dangerous for you to get involved.
If she's a palace slave,
there'll be a way to get her back.
Let me find out how.
What became of the Journal?
You haven't located it yet?
No, I have.
EPISODE 10
[ Left 3 Below 1 ]
Father said to tell you the Journal's hidden
in a shrine at the temple he frequents.
[ Prince Jung-Hyun's Journal ]
[ Prince Jung-Hyun's Personal Journal ]
It is truly frightening.
He is a vampire who feeds on the living.
Will I successfully defeat him and restore Joseon?
[ To my best friend Kim Sung-Yeol ]
The fact you hold this journal means I am no longer in this world.
It is likely I was murdered by Gwi.
Faced with the prospect of death,
I worry more about you than the kingdom.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to leave you such a great burden.
Prince...
And thank you.
I can imagine no better companion than you by my side.
[ Humans are the key to defeat Gwi ]
Choi Young-kyu, Jeong Geum-ok?
Do they hold the key?
To protect the prince,
they took the poison without hesitation.
Too much sacrifice is required.
Ever since I discovered Gwi's existence,
I vowed to banish him and restore order to my kingdom.
But after all these years, I accomplished nothing.
We continue to lose innocent lives.
Do we have any hope?
We have him...
the other vampire who revived your Consort.
I feel he's secretly helping us.
It's time to end this.
The combined efforts of the prince and Chief Counselor
got Forbidden Quest arrested.
The book merchant orchestrated the false rumours and Court dissent.
The only thing left is to punish the criminals
and banish them.
Grandson, anything to say?
I fully support your decision.
We support your decision!
I have no doubt the prince is Forbidden Quest.
Give me one more chance...
Enough.
Enough!
Forbidden Quest said he passed on the Journal.
What if Kim Sung-Yeol got his hands on it?
Did you believe that old, foolish merchant?
He wasn't Forbidden Quest!
This is the king's scheme to protect his grandson!
What if it isn't a scheme?
You called for me, Elder?
Chief Counselor, leave us now.
I want to speak with this child alone.
I must find Kim Sung-Yeol as soon as possible.
Do you have any ideas?
I can't think of anything.
To have affection for a mortal woman
is such foolishness.
Keep an eye on the dead merchant's daughter.
Wherever she is, Kim Sung-Yeol will be nearby.
As you wish.
You're so lucky.
Convicted traitors' families, yet still alive.
You have to work hard if you want to be fed at all!
I don't know if these people are the key or even involved.
But Prince Sado surely found answers by seeking them out.
If these people are the key to destroying Gwi,
are they more powerful than Gwi?
I don't know that answer.
Lee Hyo-yeon, Choi Young-kyu, Jeong Geum-ok?
They're different positions and generations.
Ho-Jin, search family records for the last 120 years.
Researching them should find a link.
Yes, Naeuri.
How's the prince?
Rumours say he's different.
The prince changed factions.
He even removed Noh Hak-Young from his position.
What's your schedule today, my grandson?
The prince will inspect the military camp later today.
I'll quietly pass through
so make no unnecessary preparations.
Yes, Prince.
Gwi will be watching you.
Make sure he believes you've changed.
I realize how hopeless it feels to be powerless.
I'm going to wait till the day I muster enough strength.
What is it?
I want to ask you something.
Did you banish Soron supporters and Royal Academy scholars?
Am I obligated to explain myself to a former official?
The Forbidden Quest you served is dead.
Given our history, I'll let this go this once.
But refrain from overstepping your boundaries.
Please carry on your given path.
Everyone believes you changed
but I refuse to believe that.
You're pushing me away, and Jo Yang-Sun is a slave,
but you have your reasons.
I will remain here and await your return.
Until we meet again, take care of yourself.
Get out of the way!
It's fine.
Are you sorry?
I am.
You should apologize 1000 times.
Hyung- ...
What you did to me was unforgivable.
If you feel any remorse,
save your people and kingdom.
That is Forbidden Quest's duty.
And never show up in front of me again.
I don't wish to see you.
Yes, I'll do that.
I won't appear in front of you again.
I was bewildered for a moment there.
Thankfully the criminals have been punished
and I hope you know your place from now on.
You crazy girl!
That precious salt!
What are you doing? Pick it up!
Kim Sung-Yeol cares about that girl; it seems the prince does too.
What an incredible girl.
It's the most fertile land in all Pyongyang.
You realize how difficult it was to release a slave
convicted of treason?
I won't forget what you've done for me.
I'll provide proper paperwork,
for you to retrieve the slave.
I know you drink with the Chief Counselor often,
so I wanted to meet him through you
but I haven't heard from him.
It's complicated.
The Chief Counselor and his daughter have a precarious bond
so he rarely has the time.
Precarious bond?
The father and daughter fight like cat and dog.
He rapidly rose to the position of Chief Counselor
and there were rumours about him.
He's vied for control since the royal family's fall.
There are rumours he gave up his only daughter
and they say it's why his wife lost her mind.
What did he discuss with you?
If you don't respect your father, how can you become queen?
Stop dreaming.
Soon the prince will fall by my hands.
What do you mean?
You're interested in what I have to say now?
What are you talking about?
The prince opposed the lord as Forbidden Quest.
There's no doubt.
I'll find evidence soon
and have the prince on his knees.
It's complicated.
Father and daughter fight like cat and dog.
Rumours say he gave up his only daughter.
They say it's why his wife lost her mind.
I saw the merchant's daughter working in the palace.
You saw her yourself?
Yes, I did.
She seemed weak and frail.
And...
And what? Is she in danger?
Surprisingly she was speaking with someone.
Whom?
You're rather interested in her.
She spoke with the prince.
I don't know what the prince and a lowly slave have in common.
But they had a long conversation.
Make up for the ruined salt.
Move this into storage before sunrise tomorrow.
If the work isn't completed,
I'll starve you for three days.
Father, should I carry on?
I should survive, right?
I have to live...
to protect Dam-yi and Mother.
I'm the head of the family now.
Young lady, are you okay?
Are you okay?
What should we do?
Madam, why are you out here alone?
I planted flowers here for my Hye-Ryung
but someone picked them.
I looked everywhere but they're gone.
I wanted to show them to Hye-Ryung when she returns.
She loves flowers.
Help her inside.
Yes, my lady.
Let's go, Madam.
Come on.
Where's my Hye-Ryung?
Have you seen her?
Scores of people are named Jeong Choon-su
and the other names have hundreds of listings.
Something isn't right.
The prince would've left specific instructions.
[ Maternal lineage, King's will, vampire Guardian ]
Is this the secret?
Maternal lineage, King's will, vampire Guardian?
What's it mean?
Since man's will brought Gwi,
man's will must defeat him.
I couldn't assist an unwilling king blinded by power.
But I destroy rule-breakers as a Vampire Guardian.
What did you do to me?
You inherit my powers
to be the one who can face Gwi.
The rightful heir...
The prince and I are part of the key to destroy Gwi.
[ Maternal lineage, King's will, vampire Guardian ]
You want to purchase a slave convicted of treason?
Can't you read the royal pardon I handed you?
Where is Jo Yang-Sun now?
You wasted your money.
The slave girl is barely alive.
What are you saying?
Here.
Oh my, oh my!
Hey, wake up!
Can you hear me?
Hold on a bit longer.
You suggest a maternal line?
Could these people be linked by matriarchal lineage?
That explains different surnames.
If so, we can find the correct matriarchal line,
and use it to destroy Gwi.
Now I need to meet the prince.
Naeuri!
What's wrong?
Taking her to a doctor seemed futile.
She's barely alive.
Give her to me.
Prepare a warm bath right away.
Stop. Don't get involved.
~it felt like spring would never come~
~but when it came, my cold days had frozen~
~you're like that, like the wind~
~the more I try to catch you, the more you slip away~
~I think of reasons I can't let you go~
~my stubborn heart won't let you go~
~I can't leave you or erase you~
~now I just have these easy tears~
~each tear of mine, each yearning~
~flowing from my eyes with nowhere to go~
~so though I can't be held by you~
~I wait like sad yesterday~
I fear you.
My life is on borrowed time
and I'm not even human...
If I continue to see you and touch you,
I'll want to live like a human again.
You saved Yang-Sun's life 10 years ago.
Mother...
What are you doing?
I asked what you're doing.
I'm praying for the deceased Forbidden Quest and his followers.
Criminals aren't granted passage into the afterlife.
Do you have any idea of the danger of doing this?
They suffered in their time here
so is it wrong to wish peace for the dead?
Why must you do so?
I'm at fault, my son.
You got into trouble trying to help me.
I'm sorry.
Not at all.
I'm reminded of Prince Sado.
I heard the accused were his followers.
Do you know the will of my father?
My prince, don't you?
I know.
I'll carry out his will...
Wait.
Are you Forbidden Quest?
Tell me it isn't so.
It can't be.
I hoped I could rest beside you tonight, Mother.
It's so long since I slept.
I would like to sleep.
The prince is Forbidden Quest.
Why do you keep coming to the temple?
If he meets you at the Crown Princess Choosing,
he'll say you deliberately approached her.
Did I give you permission to ask questions?
I apologize, my lady.
I'll make sure my actions don't seem deliberate.
I need you to do something for me.
Your face is cold.
Let me warm your face.
This will warm your face.
Please don't go.
Please stay here, beside me.
I'm not going anywhere.
Scholar, I really like you.
I love you.
I, as well...
This is as far as I can go.
There is no future between us.
Why not?
Soon you'll know why.
You must be exhausted. Rest.
Please don't go.
Stay here...
Beside me...
She'll wake up by tomorrow.
Let her family know
and help them board the ship.
Must you send her away?
I'm no genius but I can see it.
The way you risk your life for her, she's in your heart.
Ho-Jin.
You lived like a dead man for 120 years.
Shouldn't you have happiness?
I only live to find the key to destroy Gwi.
After I accomplish that, I'll leave the world of the living.
[ Jo Saeng ]
Master, please carry out my husband's wishes.
He's in a better place now.
Yes, Master.
He never harmed anyone
so he must be faring well.
He did good deeds in his life.
He even raised a child who wasn't his own.
It wasn't easy to observe the memorial
of the child's parents for the last 10 years.
What are you saying?
Yang-Sun isn't my husband's daughter?
Are you saying she's the daughter of Lord Seo Jung-do?
Father.
Sis, are you okay? Sis?
Father, it hurts too much!
Sis.
Sis, thank you so much for coming back to me.
I'm sorry for coming back alone.
I'm sorry I couldn't protect Father.
Why are you sorry?
You did nothing wrong.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry.
Let's leave Hanyang.
We'll go to Tamna Island where no-one knows who we are.
Scholar is sending us there today.
Scholar?
What if the prince gave in to Gwi's demands?
What if Gwi finds out you have the secret Journal?
I must make sure
he's still determined to oppose Gwi.
The prince is a part of the key.
About Jo Yang-sun...
You mightn't see her again.
Won't you see her before she goes?
Look after her until her departure.
[ Prince Jung-Hyun's Journal ]
The weather is perfect.
Heaven wants your safe passage to Tamna Island.
I'd like to see Scholar.
He left early this morning.
He asked me to help you depart.
Where'd he go?
Maybe I can go to him?
He went far into the countryside
Let's go.
Soo-Hyang will bring your mother. Let's go.
I want to ask you one question.
Ask.
It's about the lord my husband served.
Was Lord Seo Jung-do a great man?
He was Prince Sado's aide and taught at the Royal Academy.
When Prince Sado was found guilty 10 years ago,
he was also found guilty of treason and executed.
If her father was guilty of treason,
she's also guilty of treason.
Are we off to Tamna now?
Mother's here.
Mother.
How am I your mother?
Do we share a bloodline?
Why am I your mother?
Aren't you satisfied with the death of Dam-yi's father?
Who will you kill next by coming back?
Who'll die next over you?
Who do you think you are?
Mother, what's wrong?
She did nothing wrong.
Stop it!
I'm wrong.
- I did wrong. - Shut up!
I never want to see you again; get out of my sight!
I won't go anywhere with this child.
Mother, what's the matter?
We agreed to go to Tamna for a new life.
That's what you told me!
You won't feel comfortable leaving Yang-Sun behind.
We have a ship to board. Let's go to the docks.
I said no! Can't you hear me?
She's not my child.
She's not even my husband's child.
Mother, what do you mean I'm not my father's child?
What are you saying?
You real father was a noble named Seo Jung-do.
I refuse to live with the daughter of a traitor!
Leave me.
Please leave my sight!
[ Prince Jung-Hyun's Journal ]
Show yourself.
What is your identity?
You're not human?
That's right.
I'm a... vampire.
120 years ago I served Crown Prince Jung-Hyun.
My name is Kim Sung Yeol.
10 years ago, your father, Prince Sado,
told me humans were the key to defeating Gwi.
Not too long ago, I found this Journal.
[ Prince Jung-Hyun's Journal ]
Why'd you come here to show me this Journal?
I want to test your conviction, my prince.
[ Maternal lineage, King's will, vampire Guardian ]
Maternal lineage, vampire Guardian,
and the King's will are the keys to defeat Gwi.
If you have the will to face Gwi, find me at Hwayung-gak.
I'll hand you this journal then.
Prince, His Majesty seeks your presence.
What's the matter?
It's bad, Naeuri!
You're needed right away.
If you're to go to Tamna Island, you must leave now.
I won't go with you, Mother.
Sis, I won't go without you!
I won't return until you're comfortable with me again.
Take care.
Please help Dam-yi onto the boat.
Mother and Dam-yi are going to Tamna Island.
Please help them.
You may be dragged back into slavery.
I suggest you go with them.
Sis, where are you going?
Wait, I won't go without you!
What's happening?
They left without Yang-Sun.
Yang-Sun isn't her true daughter.
They say her father is Lord Seo Jung-do.
You knew?
Where's Yang-Sun?
I don't know. I didn't go after her.
We'll fight Gwi in this new palace.
Then you had reasons for constructing this palace?
That's right.
I'll defeat Gwi on my own terms.
Are you saying you found another way to defeat Gwi?
Where there's a will, there's a way.
Forget the Journal.
Once we bring in weapons,
we only need hire the hunter.
Can the prince become the next king?
My father tells me the prince was Forbidden Quest.
If that's true, he can't be king.
How can I grant the throne to one who tried to kill me?
You seem unnerved. Why?
You worry for the prince already?
I don't care if the prince becomes king or not.
As long as I'm beside the king.
My father gave me to you to climb the ranks.
Because of that, Mother lost her mind
and I've had but one thought in my own mind.
I want to rise above my father.
I'll ascend high enough
so no danger nears my mother again.
That's why I want to be queen.
I won't hesitate to let someone smart like you take the throne.
You remind me of a woman I once knew.
That woman was smart and ambitious like you.
Did you care for her?
I liked her.
I'd never cared for a mortal woman before.
What happened to that woman?
I killed her.
I had no choice.
She had my child without my knowledge.
A child of a vampire and a human being
is said to kill vampires.
What happened to the child?
The child probably died
since it occurred over 200 years ago.
Sis, will we really leave for Tamna tomorrow?
Of course.
We'll fix your leg there.
Then you can become a diver
and I'll send you to the ocean.
Father, cook all the fish Dam-yi brings home.
Thanks to Dam-yi, I'll live the good life.
Mother, you laughed?
I heard Mother laugh too!
Me too.
Your mother laughed.
Hurry and eat and sleep.
We must get up early.
We should.
Listen to your mother before she has another fit.
But she really laughed.
No...
Say it isn't so.
Father, get up.
Let's go home.
Mother and Dam-yi are waiting.
Aren't you satisfied with the death of Dam-yi's father?
Who will you kill next by coming back here?
Who'll to die for you?
~I want to be rain falling by your side ~
~as much as my heart won't stop~
~the more you fill me, the more I'll crumble~
~but I can't help but love you still~