What are you doing here?
Were you trying to die?
How can I go on living?
I have no reason to go on.
I don't want to live.
Fine. Then you should die.
Alright.
Let me take you to your grave.
If you have the will to face Gwi, find me at Hwayung-gak.
I'll hand you this Journal then.
We'll fight Gwi in this new palace.
Shouldn't you beg me for mercy?
The prince hasn't been back long. Give him time.
No. I must confirm whether the prince has loyalty to me
and is ready to serve me.
I will choose his new Queen.
He will marry the daughter of your Chief Counselor.
This place is haunted by the ghosts of those
who couldn't move onto the afterlife.
Your father may roam here.
Do you see...
the land you stand on; water, wind, sun.
Everything here is a gift from your father
who gave his life for you.
I know it may torment you
that your father died to save you.
Left alone in this world,
you may feel hopeless
and find life meaningless.
Living may be more painful.
But you must live.
However worthless life seems,
remember your father' sacrifice
and take one day at a time.
That is the duty of all who remain alive.
That's how I held on.
Your father's spirit needs you to release him
or he'll be trapped here. So...
send your father away.
Father.
Goodbye.
I wish you peace in the afterlife.
Myung-Hee, I release you as well.
I'm sorry.
I thought you'd be the only one for me.
My only goal was to die so we may be reunited.
But there's someone else I love.
We can never be together
but I can't abandon her now.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry, Myung-Hee.
Let me carry you.
No, I'm fine.
~my heart is telling me~
~my two eyes are telling me~
Are you sure I'm not too heavy?
~but once again I lie~
You can't possibly be heavier...
than the weight of your heart now.
~in case only tears remain~
~in case you hurt more ~
~to my hidden heart that looks for you ~
~I coat on more longing ~
Naeuri.
Get down.
Follow me.
This is your residence...
From now on, stay here.
I can't stay here. I'll go.
You can't go in your state.
Do you have a place to go?
Recover and...
Then I'll find someplace.
Under whose authority?
When you recover, I'll put you to work.
Work?
You forgot your situation?
I own your slave contract;
you won't leave here.
So your owner...is me.
Scholar.
You can't leave here
without my permission.
You can't get hurt or cry without my permission.
And now you belong to me,
you can't put yourself in any more danger.
Understand?
I understand.
Rest.
Um...
Did you find the Journal my father spoke of?
It was Father's last belonging.
May I see it?
[ Prince Jung-Hyun's Journal ]
Your father gave his life to protect this.
I can't believe he never mentioned this.
He was protecting you.
Everyone says this book is perilous.
What's this Journal about?
It has the secret to destroy the palace vampire
whom Forbidden Quest described.
Then why'd you search for this Journal?
I, like Forbidden Quest, sought a way
to destroy the vampire.
Can you defeat the vampire with this?
I can't understand your intentions
but even for the kingdom's sake,
it's much too dangerous.
But I hope you succeed.
Please avenge all those who suffered under that fiend.
Father would've wanted that.
I'd like this as a memento of my father
but for the kingdom's sake,
you should hold onto it.
After I lost Father,
I had nothing to remember him by.
This brush case was with the Journal.
- This... - You recognize it?
I don't.
It will remind you of your father.
You hold onto this.
It's precious, one of only two in the world.
It looks the same.
Why'd Father have this?
Yang-Sun will stay here for now.
Her father, Seo Jung-do,
died facing Gwi 10 years ago.
And her adoptive father died unjustly as 'Forbidden Quest'.
True. Gwi may hunt for her, so here is safest.
But, Naeuri.
Why did Lord Seo Jung-do raise his daughter as a son?
Don't some nobles raise daughters as sons till they bear a son?
That's true, but since they were hiding the Journal,
we should investigate other reasons.
- Has the prince arrived? - Not yet.
Do you believe the prince will come seeking you?
Many of his people died to protect Forbidden Quest's cause.
It won't be an easy decision.
[ Prince Jung-Hyun's Personal Journal ]
[ Maternal lineage, King's will, vampire Guardian ]
Whether or not the prince shows,
you must discover who holds the maternal lineage.
You're right.
[ Maternal lineage, King's will, vampire Guardian ]
Naeuri cares about Yang-Sun a lot.
Hasn't he changed?
Don't babble.
He never ignores a human in danger.
I've never seen him focus on one single person before.
Wow.
The smell of books!
I got this book for him.
These are histories.
Does he read romance novels?
Take two steps to your right.
Scholar.
I said two steps to your right.
Take a look.
You'll find the romance novel you're looking for.
What are you doing here?
I couldn't sleep.
I can read myself to sleep.
History texts work best.
Is that so?
I should read as well.
Father. It hurts a lot...
No.
Did you have a nightmare?
I keep having nightmares
of being bitten by a terrifying beast.
Naeuri.
You came from Yang-Sun's room?
Are there other reasons
you let Yang-Sun stay here?
Do you know what will happen
when she regains her memories as Seo Jin?
Although you saved her from Seo Jung-do turned vampire,
you still killed her father.
And when she realizes you're a vampire yourself...
She'll leave me.
I know.
Don't give her your heart.
She'll eventually leave you.
Sure.
Whether it's a sweet dream or a nightmare,
you eventually wake.
But before I wake from this dream,
I want to cherish my time with her.
This dust!
You're not well, so start in a few days?
I'm fine.
I'm the slave in this house, so I should do my duties.
Hand it over. I can see you've never done this before.
I'll learn as I work.
Why are you so stubborn?
Good morning, Scholar.
I mean, Master...
Master?
How do I address you now...
It's still the same.
Yes, Scholar.
Naeuri, tell her to stop.
She's been at it since dawn.
I offered to help
but she insists on doing everything herself.
Let her do as she pleases.
Me, too. Me, too.
Naeuri, Naeuri.
What is it??
It's serious. The house is a mess!
I think she learned chores from books.
She burned the rice;
her soups are inedible.
May I handle the chores, Naeuri?
Naeuri! I fear Yang-sun.
When her clear eyes gaze at me,
I can't get angry with her.
Please enjoy.
How's it taste?
Naeuri is particular about food...
It's not bad.
Do you do chores all day?
Yes.
There are many things to do.
Don't over-exert yourself.
Eventually you'll find your reason for living.
You want her to marry?
Please forgive me
but I've never opposed you.
So?
I don't agree to my daughter wedding the prince!
The prince may seem to serve you
but he'll betray you in future.
You really believe he had nothing to do with Forbidden Quest?
I'm searching for proof of his involvement.
We saw Forbidden Quest's death.
Recall Kim Sung-yeol raised the dead to save him.
The accused said he passed on the Journal.
It may be with Kim Sung-yeol.
We should focus on Kim Sung-Yeol...
You're ignorant!
Kim Sung-Yeol is helping the prince!
A daughter despises her father and wishes to rise above him...
Rather amusing.
Do you still want to be queen?
I do.
Rather than be the king's woman, won't it be better as mine?
I want to be by a powerful human.
A powerful human?
Leave me.
How are the three keys given in the Journal
linked to these people?
What are you intently reading?
Are you writing a novel?
I'm not.
But isn't this your hero's family tree?
- How do you mean? - Family tree.
I start my novels with the hero's family tree.
From surnames,
these two married; that's their child.
Yes. Lee Bang-ho and Seo Yang-hee's daughter is Lee Hyo-yeon.
She wed Jeong Chun-soo and birthed Jeong Geum-ok.
But didn't you write these names?
Yes, maternal lineage.
This is it.
Did I help you somehow?
Yes.
Your writing proved useful.
Have mercy, Chief Counselor!
So you sold Jo Yang-Sun?
A convicted traitor's child?
You're insane?
I was blinded by their remarkable offer.
I'll send you half the profits!
Who was it?
Who bought Jo Yang-Sun from you?
It's a wealthy merchant, Kim Heng-soo,
a merchant to Qing Dynasty.
Wait. Kim Heng-soo?
- This man? - That's him.
Is he a criminal?
Where can I meet this Kim Sung-Yeol?
He's spotted frequently in Hwayung-gak.
Hwayung-gak?
You there.
Get someone to tail the prince.
And send men to Hwayung-gak
and secretly find out about Kim Sung-Yeol.
If the prince goes there,
report to me immediately.
I understand.
Well, it looks a bit rundown
but with a little work, it'll be as good as new.
Chief Counselor is almost giving this property away.
This home was Lord Seo Jung-do's.
Yes. It was 10 years ago.
Back then, people used to visit this home frequently.
Lord Seo Jung-do was wrongfully convicted of treason
and he and his wife lost everything afterwards.
I hear they had a child.
What became of the child?
Don't let me start. The boy was missing
and the palace searched for him.
Rumours say the palace guards are still looking for him.
Did anyone stop by here recently?
I'm not sure.
Although one person stops by here every year.
He must've known the previous owners.
Do you know his name?
I don't know his name
but he hunts tigers in Soorak Mountains.
He comes by every year for the death memorial.
So, when would you move in?
Why aren't you preparing your wedding?
Do you like another woman?
I don't.
But Chief Counselor's daughter is like our enemy's child.
They're testing your loyalty to Gwi.
The queen will watch me and report everything to Gwi.
Like I long hid the truth from you,
hide your aims from her.
Bend if Gwi asks you to bend.
This is for the kingdom.
I understand.
But can we alone accomplish this?
I know of a man...
He helped me as Forbidden Quest
and he's also a vampire.
If he has the Journal, he'd be indispensable...
But he's a vampire, right?
After he helps destroy Gwi,
what if he seeks rulership?
- This is... - Before we begin the hunt,
secretly gather the hunters.
- This name... - You'd know of him.
Baek In-ho was loyal to Prince Sado and Seo Jung-do
and he was your childhood martial arts instructor.
He's alive?
He kept a low profile in exile and lives as a hunter.
He's fit to lead this hunt.
I said not to bother me.
You're required outside.
I'm sorry to bother you.
Prince!
How are you?
You're researching horticulture?
I was awaiting your return.
I'm sorry it took so long.
No, not at all.
Thanks for understanding.
Though I was forced to bend to Gwi,
my conviction is intact.
I know.
You need my help.
You're right.
I need you to find someone.
Since you're snooping around,
you're a burglar or a ghost. Which are you?
I came to ask something.
Did you know Lord Seo Jung-do?
What do you want to know?
I understand you visit the home once in a while.
What's your tie to Seo Jung-do?
We were the closest friends.
But he was murdered by a vampire dressed in black.
I've been looking to avenge his death.
Is that so?
How do you know Lord Seo Jung-do?
You're at a loss for words
because you're that vampire!
What are you doing?
You think tigers are my only prey?
I've waited for the day to destroy you and Gwi!
You walk in daylight.
You're no ordinary vampire.
If I wanted to kill you, you'd be dead already.
Then why not give it a try?
I won't let you get away!
I said to take it easy.
What happened?
I'm not badly hurt...
Why'd this happen before the hunt?
- Um, shall I prepare blood? - Hurry.
The meal's ready...
Let's go now.
- Are you injured? - Don't come close!
It's not serious.
What happened to Scholar?
It's not serious, don't worry.
We need help at Hwayung-gak tonight
so take Yang-Sun with you.
You're right.
It's a nice day; many will come to drink.
Don't worry about him; let's go.
Let's go.
The vampire is in this area.
We must make haste.
That child...? Can't be!
If you have the will to face Gwi, find me at Hwayung-gak.
I'll hand you this Journal then.
But he's a vampire, too.
After he helps destroy Gwi,
what if he seeks rulership?
- Are you going in? - No.
Let's go.
What's the matter?
Stay here a moment.
Oh my, aren't you the bookseller?
What took you so long to visit us?
You grew more mature.
Did you meet someone special?
Enough chitchat; get to work.
Don't talk rot.
Hurry up.
It's fine.
And never come near me again.
I was bewildered for a moment there.
Thankfully the criminals were punished.
Know your place from now on.
What's my task?
Well, nothing important.
Let's hurry and go.
You're our Lady's...!
This isn't a normal gunshot.
He's faced vampires.
Why'd he hunt you, lord?
Did you kill him?
I don't think he's an enemy.
Where's Yang-Sun?
I sent her to Hwayung-gak.
What?
If the prince changes his mind, it's dangerous for her there!
Naeuri, you're in no condition...!
Your real father was Lord Seo Jung-do.
You remind me of a close friend I had 10 years ago.
You look so similar.
Can't be...
Am I the one he's searching for?
Scholar.
Do you feel better?
Who told you to come here?
Miss Soo-Hyang sent me here to help.
Didn't I tell you not to go anywhere
or act without my permission!
But...
Who is your owner?
It's you, Scholar.
Let's go.
I can follow just fine, so you can let go of me now.
Are you angry with me?
Why? Because I disobeyed?
I'm not keeping you around to work for me.
Then why do you keep me around?
Why do you suppose I do?
One, you worry about me.
Two, I'm indebted to you.
Three...
Three, you love me.
- Three. - Pardon? Three?
But you don't know what 3 is...
Why? Can't you tell me?
That's...
I couldn't tell you that.
Whatever it is, my reason is number 3.
I killed Chief Counselor's henchman.
Did the prince meet Kim Sung-Yeol?
He left without meeting anyone.
Good work.
We must plan our next move before my father does.
Scholar isn't asleep either.
He must have a lot of reading.
~If all the world's light is the colour of you~
~then my small life will be a gift~
Whatever it is, my reason is number 3.
~my heart only has one person~
Scholar. Is 3 really why?
~a love that can never come again~
~even if I can't see you right now~
~even if we're a bit far apart~
~I'm always at the same place~
~so don't forget me~
~when the longing grows~
~it will hurt like dying~
~but because we have our memories~
~don't cry~
It's fine. Let him in.
You've arrived.
Prince, I'm at your service.
Rise, Master.
I am only an ordinary hunter.
I need your strength.
I'm at your command.
I told him about our plans.
Before we talk details, I have something to show you.
It's Seo Jin's brush case.
I know Seo Jin's location.
Where is that child?
I believe the vampire who murdered Lord Seo Jung-do
is holding Seo Jin captive.
Who is it? Who's behind this?
Someone witnessed a figure in black garb
leave the house and fly away!
And you searched for him ever since?
I know where he resides.
Since we haven't heard from the prince,
he must've yielded to Gwi.
What do we do? Without the prince's help...
Was I wrong to trust him?
What about the hunter?
He's Baek In-ho; before exile for treason,
he was the prince's martial arts master.
Then he's another follower of Prince Sado.
He may know the secret key.
Then I'll look into it more.
Please try it.
Did you prepare this all day?
Eat before it's cold.
Scholar, is your injury better?
What's the matter?
I'll be right back.
Scholar.
Where'd he disappear to?
We're almost there.
I'll go ahead and scout his residence.
Stay here a moment.
How'd you find your way here?
Did you bring someone?
You're suspicious of me?
I asked you to commit to destroying Gwi
but you never came to Hwayung-gak.
That's...
You have no will.
Did Gwi send you?
I'm here to get Seo Jin whom you're holding captive.
The vampire who murdered Seo Jung-do lives here.
It was you.
Seo Jung-do died because of Gwi, not me.
- He'd turned so I had to... - Silence!
- How did I trust a vampire? - I'm different to Gwi!
- How to believe that? - Gwi is my sworn enemy.
What about after you defeat him?
What if you decide to rule humans instead?
- Just like Gwi. - Watch what you say!
See, you're already barking orders at me, the prince!
And you're different to Gwi?
I, I...still hold my human heart!
You've no idea what I endured
to preserve my humanity!
Scholar!
~even if I can't see you right now~
~even if we're a bit far apart~
~I'm always at the same place~
You fear Yang-Sun will find out who you are?
I'll meet the prince.
You didn't forget why I allowed this?
Gwi's at Hwayung-gak!
It's the prince's wedding;
I won't come empty-handed.
Don't go there.
Thanks for staying true.
He won't return.
What are you saying?