Knowing you'd die,
you still showed up.
So it was you.
Here.
The secret is...that Seo Jin child.
What did you say...?
The king told me about her before the hunt.
The maternal lineage...
ends at Seo Jung-do's daughter, Seo Jin.
- Is it true? - Yes.
I don't know how, but it can destroy Gwi.
How can that weak child kill that monster?
She must give up her life.
Gwi should die when he feeds on her.
Do all you can to take her to Gwi.
What are you saying?
Something happened to Scholar?
Miss Jo...
You know something. Where's he gone?
Miss Jo. Naeuri is...
He faced Gwi alone at the palace last night.
I think he lost his life.
Can't be.
The sun is up yet he's not back.
No way. You're wrong.
Naeuri asked me to take care of you.
Yang-Sun.
Now your owner is me.
Without my permission, don't fall ill or cry.
You belong to me so don't discard your life.
Understand?
Scholar, you too. Without my permission,
you can't fall ill or die!
I'll look for Scholar.
Where would you go? Didn't you hear me!
I won't believe it till I see it!
Your Majesty.
Come inside.
The sun is up, and Gwi retreated to his lair.
And Chief Counselor?
- We can't find him or his people. - Is that so?
When night falls, he'll strut in with Gwi.
This may be my last day with you.
We have the secret to destroy Gwi.
- I know where Seo Jin lives. - You do?
But can you bring her here?
Could you sacrifice your best friend to Gwi?
If it's the only way...
to save you and the kingdom...
I have no choice.
It's our last defence.
You must bring that child.
I will find her before the sun sets tonight.
Call for my Advisor.
- I'm a bit late. - Naeuri!
I'm relieved! So relieved, Naeuri.
Where's Yang-Sun?
Did you tell her about me?
I couldn't come at saying you're not human.
I told her you possibly died, facing Gwi at the palace.
And then...
She disbelieved me and went looking for you.
So she went to the palace?
Surely she can't get inside.
I need to get her quickly.
Look after that man. Keep him from leaving.
If Yang-Sun returns, make sure they don't meet.
- Get it? - I do, Naeuri.
But Soo-Hyang's not here.
I need to tell her you're fine.
- Now, now. - Look over here!
Brother!
Please let me in.
No-one gets in for now.
Stand back.
I've a message for the prince!
Who are you? Are you mad?!
Long time no see.
My money's repaid, so...?
Money? Oh, the loan?
We quit that. Right, Bro?
See, when we took money from booksellers' families...
Brother!
Where'd you get the principal plus interest?
Forbidden Quest helped us.
Guards killed my husband; we got money and land.
Forbidden Quest was executed.
Why, those rotten...!
But who was he?
Remember Jo Saeng?
It turns out he worked for Prince Sado.
And Yang-Sun was sold as a slave!
Who'd know you were Forbidden Quest's kid?
I'm sorry about your dad.
But why are you here alone?
Brothers, I need your help.
- What's the status? - The hunters fled.
- Kim Sung-Yeol is gone. - And Master Baek?
He's not among the corpses.
He probably didn't escape.
We must hurry.
- The king gave an order? - Find Jin before sunset.
It's our last chance against Gwi.
- Time to hurry. Go! - Yes.
Someone save me! Help!
You woke up?
Lord! This is?
This is the quarters of the nation's true king.
You saw Kim Sung-Yeol fighting me, yes?
- Yes. - How did we look?
- Did we seem human? - That's...
Kim Sung-Yeol and I feed on humans' blood.
We're vampires.
Kim Sung-Yeol is pitiful.
Why's he suffer for humans?
A beautiful woman like you is merely food to me.
However...
You have class.
When you're already full,
you can't appreciate true taste.
So then?
Isn't slow savouring better?
Is that so?
Elder.
Why's she here?
Why are you alone?
Forgive me.
Kim Sung-Yeol interfered
and the king's cohorts got away.
You're useless.
How's Hae-Seo's protege?
Is he trembling in fear?
He must want to survive since he still lives.
But tonight the palace will spill blood.
What about my daughter, Hye-Ryung?
What do you wish of me?
Her fate is up to you.
I'll see how she acts.
Where is your father?
I'm sorry; I don't know.
What do we do?
Though he's my father,
his harming you is treason.
It's only right to punish him for his crimes.
As Crown Princess, you must answer like that.
I don't know about the prince, but I distrust you.
Forgive me.
Tomorrow you'll be queen.
I don't know your true aims
but do your best to support the prince.
- Your Majesty! - Leave now.
Your Majesty.
The prince is set on the secret plan.
- Will he find the child? - Let's wait.
Even if he finds her, I doubt he can
sacrifice his friend to Gwi.
The prince faces turmoil.
If he survives, he'll realise
what sacrifices a king must make.
Tonight Gwi will seek vengeance
and threaten the lives of you and your grandson.
What must I do?
Tell Gwi the prince knew nothing of this.
I need your help, Advisor.
I understand, Your Majesty.
I obey your will.
I'm sorry, Advisor.
I depend on you.
I need to go back in.
Hyungnim.
What's between you two?
Not your business!
Hey, Yang-Sun!
We're in a hurry!
You're pretty.
Brat, how can you look at a boy like that...?
Will my disguise hold up?
You lived?
Are you safe?
Where's Seo Jin?
Why do you seek her in this turmoil?
You know the maternal lineage?
I'm not certain.
Lord Seo Jung-do's girl is that descendant.
But she's human and useless against Gwi.
So...
We assume she must sacrifice herself to Gwi!
So you'll hand Yang-Sun to Gwi?
No choice.
You'd give an innocent to Gwi? Is that rightful?
Prince Jung-Hyun whom I served would never demand that!
If I can give my life to destroy Gwi,
I'd gladly do so.
I don't know why it's her
or why I'm the one to sacrifice her.
I curse the heavens.
- Hand her over. - I don't know where she is.
You cherish her but there's little time.
If I don't find Seo Jin before sunset...
the king will be dead.
At once!
Kim Sung-Yeol!
Didn't you vow to fight for this kingdom?
Will you choose your love or the people?
I don't know where she is.
She's gone; I'm looking for her.
It's past 5 o'clock.
If you find her, I trust you'll bring her to the palace.
I beg you.
Didn't you meet Master Baek and Kim Sung-Yeol here?
Don't you believe Kim Sung-Yeol?
If I was him, telling the truth would be hard.
Prince, it's over there.
Let's go.
Oh, Prince? What are you doing?
Stand back.
Prince!
W-wait.
Prince, it's just books.
Will you really offer Seo Jin to Gwi?
She's your childhood friend.
Is Jo Yang-Sun here?
Oh, Jo? She left early!
- Where to? - I've no idea.
Naeuri went after her; I haven't heard from him.
No-one's here.
I believe Kim Sung-Yeol.
Think so?
We've no time. Search the capital.
Yes, Prince.
Oh my...
Look at his sweat. So much of it.
Save me! I'm looking after you!
Where am I?
It's Kim Sung-Yeol's estate. Naeuri saved your life.
Is Seo Jin here?
Naeuri went to find her.
Is that so?
That's a relief.
Why's everyone after Seo Jin? Even the prince came.
The prince?
You can't move yet. Stay here.
Why was the prince here?
He scoured this place for Seo Jin.
But he spoke of offering Seo Jin to Gwi...
What?
Halt!
Why are you staring at her?
It's nothing.
Here you go.
Where can I meet the prince?
He resides in that section.
If you're caught, it's nothing to do with me.
Thanks very much.
Wait.
Stop there.
I haven't seen you before.
Why are you wandering around?
Answer me now!
What's the problem?
Crown Princess, I don't know her face
and I caught her roaming.
I called her; so go along.
Follow me.
Why are you here?
I came to see the prince.
How dare you? Has he time for your sort?
It's not like that.
It's about Scholar.
I heard he died fighting a vampire here.
So you sneaked in?
What if you were discovered?
I need to know whether Scholar is safe.
Why worry about him when you can't protect yourself?
He's the one I love.
Love?
I don't know if my beloved is alive or dead.
I'd go into hell to find him.
Does he feel the same?
It seems he can't forget his past love.
Didn't you see him approaching me
like his dead lover?
Scholar told me about his long-lost love.
Do you know his true identity?
What do you mean?
He's a vampire.
You didn't know?
How do you know about Scholar?
I saw him face Gwi last night.
I'm Crown Princess so why'd I lie to you?
But...
You know nothing, but love him?
Do you know how long
he lamented the loss of his one true love?
- I don't care how long... - 50 years.
No, maybe 100 years.
You should be punished for sneaking in here
but I pity you. I'll let this go.
I'll see if Kim Sung-Yeol's alive
so stay right here.
- Keep her here. - Yes, Princess.
I'll go underground.
- That place... - I barely became Princess.
I can't lose this position.
Has anyone seen bookseller Jo Yang-Sun?
Anyone locating Jo Yang-Sun before sunset
will get a big reward.
But anyone hiding her
will be severely punished.
- Search thoroughly! - Yes!
Stop what you're doing!
What is it?
Do you know Jo Yang-Sun?
- I said I have to go today! - What is this?
Why, those rotten...! What are they doing?
- Search there! - Yes!
He yearns for one woman.
He gave up on women after his true love died.
Myung-Hee!
Wasn't there someone you loved?
There was.
But due to my mistake, she left this world.
It must've been lonely.
I thought I'd be, the rest of my life.
But I realised the heart changes over time.
Not for me.
My heart will never change.
- Scholar! - Now you see?
Truly, I'm not human. I'm...
You're alive?
Don't you know what I am?
You're the Night Scholar.
But don't you fear me?
That isn't what I fear.
You loved one person so long.
Compared to her,
I may be a passing breeze.
When I had no reason to live, you saved me.
And you gave me reason to live.
While I live, I'll stay by your side.
But if I die one day,
I ask you to remember me
as you remembered your past love.
I ask for nothing more.
What brings you to this awful place?
My Queen.
I couldn't come earlier.
I enjoyed the banquet last night.
Your royal robes suits you.
You kept it all a surprise for me.
I had no idea! How else am I here now?
I took a daughter from a ruined, poor household
and put you on the throne.
How dare you treat me that way?
I knew nothing and was attacked by my father's guards.
You should've seen your face then.
Unlike those foolish people,
I know your power well.
What are those fools up to now?
I'm the daughter of the man who drew a sword to the king.
They tell me nothing.
Instead, I caught Forbidden Quest's daughter.
Is that true?
I have her captive.
Good work.
Tonight will be entertaining.
Let's go.
Grandfather!
My grandson and Crown Prince.
This is my final command to this kingdom's future ruler.
The royal bloodline passed through me
to Prince Sado, to you.
Our right to rule is not only birthright.
If we harm the kingdom,
how are we different from the monstrous Gwi?
We have a duty to our people's well-being and safety.
Please carry this weight.
Once the king dies,
I'll take responsibility for the raid
and I will follow my king.
Once the prince is crowned,
you must look after His Majesty.
I was ignorant.
I blamed you for many things.
If I had known His Majesty's intentions,
I would've learned from you
how to serve the prince better.
No, I have no regret
except for not treating you and your father more kindly.
Did you forget?
I was a rebellious grandson.
And I won't listen now.
What do you mean?
I'm under suspicion for supporting Forbidden Quest.
I can't prove I wasn't involved in last night's attack.
Hak-Young!
A young, powerless king requires wise counsel.
Take care of the prince.
No! No way!
Prince Jung-Hyun's best friend was Kim Sung-Yeol.
As a vampire, he's fought for 120 years.
Sacrificing my life is the least I can do.
I'll wait for you in the afterlife.
Even death won't absolve my sins!
Who's there?
Naeuri!
You're safe!
Did Baek In-ho waken?
He's conscious.
But the prince came here.
Even to Eumseokgol?
Naeuri, a word please.
But...
He talked of offering Jo, no, Seo Jin, to Gwi.
What's he talking about?
This won't do. Eumseokgol's become unsafe.
Take Yang-Sun to Hwayung-gak.
Even it's not safe, so stay hidden and vigilant.
I know that place well, so don't worry.
But are you going somewhere?
Big trouble will happen in the palace tonight.
Soo-Hyang is probably there.
Soo-Hyang?
I'm anticipating tonight.
Since you don't need me, may I go now?
I'll be back, so stay here.
My son! Forgive me!
No, Father.
Thank you for protecting the throne.
King!
I was looking for you.
And here you are.
I enjoyed the banquet.
You arranged entertainment.
You scoundrel!
You insolent fool!
I waited a lifetime to kill you.
I only regret I didn't make this palace your grave.
This old man lost his mind.
You have a death wish?
You're a ghoul cowering from sunlight!
- Think this kingdom is yours?! - What did you say?
Humans aren't as weak as you think.
Why not kill me and be king?
Citizens will rise against you!
Humans aren't as weak as you think.
You'll die by human will.
Then prove you're not weak.
If you thirst for blood, drink that.
P-please spare my life.
Your grandfather opposed me to the end.
But...
how are you so pathetic, begging for your life?
I don't wish to die like my grandfather.
- I knew nothing of it. - Really?
So who aided the king?
You don't know that either?
- Th-that's... - Bring him in!
This man's grandfather is the king's Advisor
and he was behind the hunt.
On the king's order,
he secretly gathered the hunters.
And you still beg to live?
Aren't you ashamed under heaven!
So you turned a feast into a funeral?
What to do with you?
Doesn't he deserve death?
Yes, kill me.
I curse you for eternity!
I'll call for him later; take him away for now.
As usual, I'll burn the corpse.
No... I have a fun idea.
Where's the child?
Kim Sung-Yeol took her away.
Kim Sung-Yeol! That man...!
- Kim Sung-Yeol. - Prince, why are you...?
Kim Sung-Yeol took her away?
Who? Who do you mean?
A bookseller Jo Yang-Sun came to see you
so I held her here.
Kim Sung-Yeol!
You lied to me.
Did I?
About Scholar being the Night Scholar.
- I know now. - Ooh.
And you feel the same?
I was surprised, no lie.
But it's no reason for me not to love him.
His being the Night Scholar
made me like him more.
Well, you're misguided about vampires.
It's a bit different from the Night Scholar.
It's fine. My feelings for him won't change.
So heavy...
Why's a coffin in the gibang?
I got a delivery order for Kim Sung-Yeol.
Let's go now.
Am I drunk...?
What's going on here?
Don't you fear me?
I am afraid but also curious.
Aren't you the most powerful being on earth?
You think that?
And I hear you have immortality
not only in human life, but you escape time...
Wait.
Your desire is to be a vampire?
Do you know what that entails?
When you wake from the first bite,
you have no will except for a raging thirst.
Your hunger craves blood.
And once you taste blood, you can't forget it.
That man's...!
Father!
Father, that hurts...
D-don't kill him!
~when the longing grows~
~it will hurt like dying~
~but because we have our memories~
~don't cry~
You and I can't be together. Stop trying.
Then why do you try so hard?
Steal his black garb.
Gwi and Kim Sung-Yeol must meet Jo Yang-Sun.
Don't forgive me.
Kill me! Or regret it the rest of your life!
He means much more to me
so it's hard for me.
Leave me and go far away.