Does this make you unlike Gwi?
Scholar!
Why are you here?
What's this mean?
Oh, this is...
Prince! Stand aside!
Let's go.
Let them go.
EPISODE 12
Did I say to roam?
Why is the prince here?
I hoped he'd join me to face Gwi.
But it seems the prince submitted to Gwi.
I wanted proof he'd fight.
I invited him to Hwayung-gak but he never came.
If he bent to Gwi's will, I won't forgive him.
But I don't believe it.
Why'd you say that?
I saw him at Hwayung-gak the other day.
He was looking for someone.
I still resented him
so I ignored him.
There's another thing I didn't mention.
This brush case is one of two in the world.
The prince has the other;
he's been searching for its match.
I didn't get a chance to ask him about it earlier.
Until we find out their true intentions...
I don't want you to go outside.
Why'd you let the vampire take Seo Jin away?
What are you saying?
That child with the vampire is Seo Jin.
Master, are you certain? Jin's a boy.
Seo Jung-do raised his daughter like a son.
What did you say?
Perhaps it was to preserve his lineage,
but I think he had his reasons.
That means...
Yang-Sun, you were Jin?
We searched the woods
but we found nothing.
Who was that?
He's the vampire who helped Forbidden Quest.
Prince, you met that vampire before?
He helped me as Forbidden Quest
to oppose Gwi.
He has the Journal
and he asked me to meet him if I want to face Gwi.
I can't allow it. That fiend killed Seo Jung-do
and used Seo Jin to get the Journal.
He's no different to Gwi!
I disagree with you.
He constantly helped the prince.
You remind me of my long lost friend.
- You got separated? - He ran away
and took my precious item.
You're looking at me like that again.
Do I resemble your friend that much?
Not now I see you closely.
His friend was a boy.
That's why he didn't recognize me?
No, I always lived as a boy.
Was his friend a girl?
I don't know.
I apologize for our last encounter.
Please forgive me.
I didn't know what a memorial for Forbidden Quest would mean
nor how important it was.
After listening to you,
I thought about it and it frightened me.
By praying for peace for the dead captives,
I feared the public might mistake me
as a supporter of Forbidden Quest.
I tend to worry about things that won't happen.
No.
Forbidden Quest deserved punishment for his crimes
but his followers aren't to blame.
Don't citizens have reasons.
The kingdom is in turmoil.
If the king had ruled well,
this never would've happened.
How can you criticise the king?
Aren't you afraid?
They're after me.
- Chase them! - Yes!
Save me. Father.
Lady. Please wake!
I did everything you asked of me.
Please spare my mother.
Have mercy.
Have you been looking after me?
If the arrow had pierced a little more deeply,
your life would be in danger.
But I had doctors treat you
so you should be fine.
Thank you very much.
I should be thanking you.
You threw yourself in front of an arrow
meant for me.
Why'd they be after you?
I have many enemies
so there's no way of knowing.
It's not my business.
I should go now.
You mustn't.
I don't want anyone else hurt because of me.
I must leave.
I'm awaiting marriage and can't be seen here.
Excuse my manners.
Not at all.
It's a wedding I'm forced into.
Do you have a problem?
Due to my father's ambitions,
I was sold as a girl.
It's not that big a problem.
I'm fine with it when I consider the bigger picture.
Bigger picture?
As you mentioned,
this kingdom will only recover if the king is reformed.
If I can help as Crown Princess,
I'll do whatever I can.
Then...
I am going to wed the prince of this land.
I see.
I didn't realize you're our future queen.
It's dark; someone will accompany you home.
Be careful.
So our prince has finally decided to grow up.
We'll expedite the royal wedding.
What about your wedding night?
Will you be spend it together?
A weak prince like you doesn't deserve that woman.
How about I have her on the first night?
I will hold a banquet then
and I hope you'll attend.
Really?
I'll consider it.
It's suspicious the prince is unopposed
to marrying my daughter.
Chief Counselor.
Did you forget how many kings I've presided over?
Forgive me, my lord. But...
There will be a celebration.
I think I can't miss it.
It's Baek In-ho. I've returned.
Have you been well, my king?
Baek In-ho, how long's it been?
I'm sorry you were a fugitive accused of treason.
Thank you.
Did you see the lackadaisical construction of the new palace?
However, it's the battleground against Gwi.
I will lay down my life in order to hunt him down!
I secretly prepared this hunt;
I entrust it to you.
So Forbidden Quest's daughter was sold to Kim Sung-Yeol?
I thought he was a wealthy merchant.
My informant tells me he frequents Hwayung-gak.
It's the same place the prince visited in his younger days.
In case the prince went there to plot with Kim Sung-Yeol,
I sent someone there but he was killed.
You mean Kim Sung-Yeol
has the personal Journal?
I fear he's the one that merchant spoke of
when he said he passed it on.
The king and his grandson may pretend to serve you
but if they get the Journal,
they may be waiting to attack.
Will you let this occur?
What do you think, Minister?
I, I also believe...
Kim Sung-Yeol frequents Hwayung-gak?
Have you been well?
I hear about you from my grandson.
Now your son is to be wed,
why don't you move back into the palace?
Forgive me
but it's not time to return.
But until the ceremony, stay here at the palace
and teach your son the ways of the throne.
As you wish.
Your Majesty.
Chief Counselor is here to see you.
This is my daughter.
Introduce yourself.
I'm Choi Hye-Ryung,
daughter of Chief Counselor.
Had you met his daughter before?
I run into her at the temple when I visit Mother.
She's Chief Counselor's girl.
Did she act suspiciously?
Actually, I'm in her debt.
She's different from her father.
Always be vigilant.
Don't forget your great task.
What are you doing there?
The prince seems to know Yang-Sun is Seo Jin.
She doesn't know because she lost her memory then.
Is the hunter Baek In-ho turning the prince against you?
Baek In-ho thinks I killed Seo Jung-do
and kidnapped his daughter.
You can clear misunderstandings.
You can tell him
Seo Jung-do had turned by the time you arrived.
That solves the issue of Seo Jin.
However, that would mean...
Do you fear Yang-Sun will find out about you?
What's their relationship?
They're always together, late at night...
They're inseparable.
A man and a woman, up late at night...
would they be just talking?
I'm playing. It's a joke.
He saved Soo-Hyang's life, and she served him since.
But not how you're imagining, okay?
Another thing I don't understand...
What are you curious about this time?
It's about Scholar.
Something's strange with him.
I don't know if I saw right, but he practically flies
and he's so strong.
He snatched a flying arrow out of the air!
Can all martial artists do that?
Ah, ah!
That takes about three years to learn.
But that's not it.
Sometimes his eyes change
and he becomes a different person.
Anyway, something's odd about him.
What, what?
I didn't notice anything.
I mean, is there a chance
he's the Night Scholar?
Probably not?
You read too many novels.
What are you doing here?
Are you spying on me?
No...um...
Do you have something to say?
Um...
I have many questions about you.
What are you curious about?
Um, well...
Don't you have any family?
I don't want to say why
but my family have died.
It's in the past.
Wasn't there someone you loved?
There was.
But due to my mistake, she left this world.
It was long ago.
It must've been lonely.
I thought it would be so, forever.
But a person's heart can change with time.
Not for me.
My heart will never change.
How long is it since I brought you here?
It's been 10 years.
You finally become Crown Princess. Satisfied?
The real reason I need you is because of Kim Sung-Yeol.
You haven't forgotten?
I sent men after him
but he covers his tracks.
Is that so?
Have you heard of a place called Hwayung-gak?
It's no place for a noble maiden like me.
Rumour says Kim Sung-Yeol frequents the place.
You weren't aware of this?
I wasn't.
I'll send someone there.
Forget it.
You're about to become royalty.
That task is too tedious for you.
What am I to you, Naeuri?
I'm...
Soo-Hyang, are you inside?
Are you okay?
Do you know me?
My apologies, lord.
You're so beautiful, I was momentarily mesmerized.
Is that so?
But why's it seem like you know me from somewhere?
How can that be?
It's the first time we met.
No.
Your eyes moments ago had a look of recognition.
What are you doing?
Take care of this special guest.
Yes, lord.
Please come inside.
Elder, you seem to like this one.
She's a subordinate of mine
so let me know when you want to see her.
Do you know him?
I met him a few times here at Hwayung-gak.
Kim Sung-Yeol really did visit this place?
That's correct.
He's a wealthy merchant who comes by often.
But I've never seen him drink
and he leaves after resting.
Why are you looking for this man?
You don't have to know that.
But I want you to bring him here now.
Forgive me
but this is the first time I heard his actual name.
He comes and goes
so I don't know when he'll return.
But if I see him again,
I'll let Chief Counselor know.
Please do so.
By any means,
I'll bring Kim Sung-Yeol in front of you.
Soo-Hyang, take care of this.
Tell all your girls to hold onto this man
if they ever see him.
Of course I will.
I'm different to Gwi!
How do I tell?
Gwi is my sworn enemy.
What about after you defeat him?
I'll end my cursed existence with my own hands.
What if you decide to rule humans instead?
Lord.
Gwi was at Hwayung-gak.
Is that true?
He asked if you visit there often.
Soo-Hyang diverted him for now.
Gwi is closing in on me.
I need to find the King's will soon.
Stop there.
Crown Prince.
How'd you go from strangling me to courteousy?
The person you saw then
and the one you see now are the same.
But my original aim was to serve my king
and live for my kingdom.
I wanted to remain loyal
until it's my time to leave this world.
How did you end up as a vampire?
It was not by my choice
but it was my only way to confront Gwi.
What about Lord Seo Jung-do?
And what of his child, Seo Jin?
I have something to show you.
Did you really murder Lord Seo Jung-do?
If I say no, will you believe me?
It's true I killed Lord Seo Jung-do.
But that was after Gwi turned him into a vampire.
He failed to recognize his own child
and was about to feed on her so I had to kill him.
I needed to protect Seo Jin.
So you saved Seo Jin's life?
That's correct.
Is it still hard to believe me?
Am I just another vampire to you?
We have little time left.
If you don't trust me,
slay me with this dagger.
Three secret keys can kill Gwi
but I'll fall from a hawthorn dagger through my heart.
Soon the site of my wedding banquet
will serve as the final hunting grounds.
You can't!
Without the secret keys,
your efforts will be suicide!
We're aware it's dangerous.
The prince reconsidered after learning of your Journal,
but this is the king's order.
Prince, may I meet the king?
"Sung-Yeol, you see,"
"I want to create a world where people have hope".
"Will you help me?"
You've repeated that since you were 9.
You want a society not measured in wealth or power
but by humanity. I've never forgotten it.
You broadened my horizons
more than I ever could by reading alone.
Why are you in formal attire?
I meet the king today.
Why not use your abilities?
If you wanted, you can sneak past everyone.
That's a vampire's method.
If I want the king's trust,
I must approach him as a man.
I'm Scholar Kim Sung-Yeol.
120 years ago, I served under Prince Jung-Hyun.
So you're the vampire my grandson spoke of?
120 years ago, as I aided Prince Jung-Hyun against Gwi,
I was bitten by a vampire and turned.
And for years, I searched for Prince Jung-Hyun's Journal
as the key to destroy Gwi.
The prince told me you found the Journal.
What's the key to destroy Gwi?
The secret is in this Journal.
What are the contents?
There are three keys.
First, the will of the king.
A king blinded by power summoned Gwi here
and it's impossible to get rid of him without the king's will.
If the king falls to Gwi, the kingdom follows.
Soon after, he'll rule the world.
So a king's will is central in this fight?
That's correct.
Second, the vampire Guardian.
A vampire who possesses the heart of a man
and does not harm humanity.
He serves as protection in the fight.
And you claim to be him?
Then we have two keys.
Yes.
Last is the maternal lineage.
I've been searching for the maternal lineage
with the list of six names shown there
but I was unsuccessful.
But with your help,
we should find the bloodline in time.
Let's say we find this woman.
What can a woman do?
That's...
There's no way to know yet.
But it's one of the requirements to destroy Gwi.
So please defer your scheduled hunt.
I understood your words.
However...
Your Majesty, why?
It's just a piece of paper.
Princes Jung-Hyun and Sado met horrific fates
because of this book.
I can't let my grandson go through the same.
You're immortal
so you have time to find the solution.
But in the meantime,
the king's duty is to protect his people.
We don't have much time.
I'll end this fight on my own terms.
What will you do?
Will you join me?
You will sacrifice much.
I know that.
So will you join me.
If you consider yourself human not vampire,
and are a loyal subject, heed me.
I will do as you command!
Did you hear the plan?
Yes, I was briefed.
I'll keep hidden till the hunt begins,
then I'll join the fight.
I'll tell Master Baek.
Jin...
How is Yang-Sun?
Does she know she's Seo Jin?
Her memories haven't returned
from before 10 years ago.
That's why she didn't recognize me.
Do you love that girl?
She does too?
But when she discovers the truth, it'll all change.
I'm the vampire who killed her father.
You did that to save her life.
If she regains her memories,
she'll resent me more than you.
You really think so?
You said before,
after you defeat Gwi,
you want to end your cursed life.
I still feel the same way.
Don't do it.
If we survive this hunt,
please make that girl happy.
Hey, Chief Counselor.
You have no idea how boring this place is.
Are you truly considering attending that banquet?
I was invited, so I should go.
It's the wedding of the prince
so I can't go empty-handed, can I?
I sent people to check family roots but found nothing yet.
Gwi may have dispatched all maternal line survivors.
Ho-Jin, keep looking for maternal line descendants.
I understand.
Are you joining the hunt?
I'll do my part in the fight.
Please don't go.
I'm sorry.
There's nothing I've done for you.
Let me join you!
You can't.
You're worried about me?
Soo-Hyang.
I'll choose my own grave!
I may not have your heart
but let me die with you.
I won't allow it.
Naeuri.
If something goes wrong,
take care of Yang-Sun.
~If all the world's light is the colour of you~
~then my small life will be a gift~
Scholar.
Why are you here at a late hour?
I've been fixing these books.
All these books will take you a long time to complete.
I know.
But have you read all the books here?
It would take 100 years.
I'm going to read every book you've read.
So you'll stay here until then?
~When the longing grows~
~it will hurt to death~
Yang-Sun.
~but because we have our memories~
~don't cry~
You want to tell me something?
~even if my heart rusts and stops~
~it's a love that will never change~
~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~
She's asleep. Shall I wake her?
Leave her be.
Soo-Hyang couldn't bear to see you go.
Alright.
If I don't return by next sunrise...
Naeuri.
Tell Yang-Sun everything, and help her build a new life.
Naeuri...
Thanks for all you've done for me.
Should I call Baek In-ho?
- Go on. - Yes, Your Majesty.
Kim Sung-Yeol showed me Prince Jung-Hyun's Journal.
Written in its pages was the key to destroy Gwi.
But we couldn't solve the riddle of maternal lineage.
I sent my men to check every family tree.
I just got word they found an answer.
Then...
How should we do this?
Should we sheath our swords and wait,
or go ahead and attack?
It isn't easy to spring a surprise on Gwi.
We worked on this too hard to just let it go.
Then proceed as planned.
Officials, leave us!
At once!
Let's go.
It was about to be exciting.
Why'd you send them away?
Is this how you treat your guest?
No-one even pours me a drink?
I want the new Crown Princess to serve me wine.
Am I asking too much?
Stay there.
May I pour you a drink?
Sure, pour me a drink.
The hunt begins when he drinks from the gisaeng's cup.
Strike him down!
Your Majesty, take cover!
It's been a while...
since I shed a lot of blood!
Why are you leaving the festivities already, Your Majesty?
Seize them!
Take cover, Your Majesty!
What took you so long, Kim Sung-Yeol?
You know you'll die here, yet here you are.
Whatever happened to the secret you were looking for?
Are you okay? Wake up!
Yoon.
Yes, Grandfather.
I have to leave you soon. I'm sorry.
What are you saying?
Tell Gwi I was behind the entire thing.
How can I go on by myself?
You must live.
Live and bring down Gwi one day.
There is no other way
so how can I defeat Gwi?
There is a way.
The maternal lineage key in the Journal
is that girl, Seo Jin.
The maternal descendant from the list of names in the Journal
is Seo Jin.
Is that true?
It is.
I don't know what she's capable of,
but only she can take down Gwi.
How can that weak child kill that monster?
She must give up her life.
If I'm correct, the moment Gwi feeds on her, he'll die.
You must do everything you can to take her to Gwi.
What are you doing there?
Are you waiting for Scholar to return?
Naeuri isn't coming back.
He must've gone somewhere far.
He's gone really far away.
He'll never come back.
What are you saying?
What do you mean?
Here...
You're awake now?
The secret...
I advise you not to talk.
The secret is...
that Seo Jin child...
~though I can't see you right now~
~even if you're a bit far~
~I'm always in the same place~
~so don't forget me~