D-don't kill him!
Did you have fun?
You faced Kim Sung-Yeol and lived.
You may prove useful.
You're awake?
- You found Jin? - I did.
I'll tell the prince we located the key.
I have something to say.
I must confirm something.
Your answer means you might never leave this room.
Would you give your life for the prince's will?
I'd make no excuse; I am his servant.
If the prince orders you to kill that child,
will you obey?
- Why'd he order that? - Answer!
I'd rather give up my life.
Seo Jin is my best friend's child.
How could I kill her?!
What if sacrificing her is the key to destroy Gwi?
That's ludicrous! How's it different from vampires?
The king believes it. But I...!
I won't sacrifice her.
You're saying the prince follows the vampire's will?
Now I see why Seo Jung-do raised his girl as a son.
He must've known Seo Jin was the key.
No other way?
The Journal requires all three keys
at the same place and time.
However, if she's sufficient,
why are the other two needed?
I need to figure it out.
I also want to believe the prince is mistaken.
It's your decision.
What do you plan?
Now we protect that child from Gwi and the prince.
I'll send her somewhere no-one knows her.
Take care of Seo Jin till then.
~if all the world's light is the colour of you~
~then my small life will be a gift~
~my heart only has one person~
~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 of our memories~
Now I must wake from this dream.
~don't cry~
~I'm waiting for miracles~
~I believe my wish won't be futile~
How's Yang-Sun?
It seems her memories returned.
She's shocked by my true nature.
It's full moon soon.
What if she sees you hunt?
That may be for the best.
Your scent is making him restless.
I wanted to play with him and throw him away
but I'll keep him around.
And I must apologize to you.
Thanks to this fellow, Hwayung-gak is in ruins.
I'll give you plenty of money so when you return,
re-open it.
Are you allowing me to live?
Didn't you suggest I enjoy you sparingly?
I'm tired of selling drinks and laughter.
I don't care about Hwayung-gak.
I want to stay beside you a while longer, Elder.
Do you know what this is?
Isn't it a ripped silk sleeve?
Correct. It's a piece of Kim Sung-Yeol's garb.
You finally have him where you want him?
I only toyed with him this time.
But this garb is familiar somehow.
Prepare the state funeral.
I can't allow that.
There'll be no funeral.
What are you saying?
It's the Elder's command.
The king has died.
If we don't have a funeral, the public will...
The Elder is the true ruler.
What funeral for a traitor who tried to kill the Elder!
Prince, I trust you understand.
Grandfather, forgive me.
I'll overcome this humiliation and destroy that beast.
This was it.
I wondered how Kim Sung-Yeol walked in sunlight.
It's the only thing that old Guardian kept from me.
If I got this black garb, I'd be...
I gave your orders.
But do you believe the prince had no part in the attacks?
It doesn't matter anyway.
The king is dead
and the prince wants to live.
So you'll let him ascend the throne...?
I prefer him to your lecturing.
I serve humbly...
Chief Counselor. Stop going above your station.
Though it's a puppet seat,
not anyone can become king.
Forgive me.
Humans aren't as weak as you think.
Just kill me and be king.
My people will rise against you!
Once he is king,
I'll make the people abandon him.
Afterwards...
Vampire. It's true!
It's the palace vampire!
Now he's roaming around.
Hwayung-gak closed
and a decree was posted.
It declared the king's death and the prince's enthroning
but the people suspect the vampire is behind it.
They say the prince is power-blind
and gave the king to the vampire.
He traded his grandfather for his life? Ooh..
I doubt it.
Why didn't they hold a funeral?
Did you check for an outgoing ship?
A ship departs for Qing soon.
But must you send her away?
She's in danger near me.
I can't go till I find Soo-Hyang and the secret key.
So hide with Master Baek and Yang-Sun.
I'll stay to serve you.
Jin won't just leave.
Hearts don't part easily.
Then I'll make her leave.
Why go to those lengths?
She's too kind.
If she fights beside me, she'll discover she's a key.
Then she'd offer herself to Gwi.
My beloved dying for me can't happen again.
Naeuri.
Naeuri, are you okay?
I'm fine.
Not for me.
My heart will never change.
Are you going out?
What are you doing here?
Well...
Look at me.
Why can't you look at me?
Are you unafraid of me?
Didn't I tell you not to try so hard?
Now you know the real me.
I'm different to the Night Scholar in your novels.
You and I...
can never be together.
So stop trying.
Scholar.
Leave.
You're a free person now.
Go far away from me.
Then, Scholar, why are you trying so hard?
The Elder orders the arrest of traitor Kim Sung-Yeol.
Even if we find him, can mere men capture him?
Vampires have human hearts
so won't they have weaknesses?
Simply locating him will please the Elder.
This is a chance to prove your allegiance.
You look gaunt.
Look after your health.
I'm fine; don't worry about me.
How can't I worry?
I remember what you said.
The kingdom succeeds if the king succeeds.
Where's that king?
Will you watch that beast swallow this kingdom?
I had a childhood friend
whom I searched for.
We recently reunited but parted again.
I acted unforgivably to that child.
- Why'd you come? - To see the prince.
Is your friend Jo Yang-Sun?
Aren't there more pressing matters than a friend?
What if finding my friend is an issue?
What if the kingdom is saved
by offering my friend to Gwi?
What are you saying?
That child is the key to destroy Gwi.
So send people to find her.
I know where she is.
You know where? So why...?
My attempts to kill Gwi failed.
I lost many things; this empty throne remains.
If I futilely sacrifice my friend again,
I'll be left with nothing.
You have me beside you.
You lost the king, and loyal Noh Hak-Young,
and Forbidden Quest followers,
and Gwi's victims.
I can't imagine how precious your friend is
but shouldn't you honour all those sacrificed?
I must meet my Advisor.
Legend tells of a child of a human and a vampire,
and that child will destroy the vampire.
Jo Yang-Sun, are you Gwi's descendant?
You called me?
The king might secretly dispatch men.
Watch First Counselor's men
- and find Jo Yang-Sun. - Yes.
Under Gwi's eyes, few can enter the palace.
That may be good.
I can strike at Kim Sung-Yeol.
Although he's weaker than Gwi,
he's formidable.
If he turns enemy,
he'd be as fearsome as Gwi.
What should I do?
Our target isn't Kim Sung-Yeol;
it's the Seo Jin child.
If we attack Omseokgol and he flees with her,
we lose our chance.
Let's pretend to obey Gwi and send scouts
to Omseokgol.
Verify if Seo Jin is there.
At your command.
...three, go!
Hold it.
I'm helping because you're struggling
but none of this will help.
I'm buying time for Naeuri and Yang-Sun to get away.
I'd even throw my body...
but that won't help.
What if you die?
I have no family or name.
When I was starving, he gave me a home, name and job.
Scholar taught me how to live.
Who's there?
Who is it?
Scouts mean an assault.
Palace guards know it's hard to take Seo Jin.
I doubt they'll move rashly.
But the problem is...
Naeuri!
I haven't fed in a while.
I've become weak.
And Yang-Sun...
must be sent away.
It's bad. He won't go because of Yang-Sun,
and tonight's full moon but there's no prey.
What will happen?
Without blood, he starves
or loses his reason and kills!
I'll bring back a wild beast. Wait here.
Are you okay, Naeuri?
I located Jo Yang-Sun. Scouts say she's at Eumseokgol.
- Good work. - What's my task?
Use an enemy to destroy an enemy.
Gwi, Kim Sung-Yeol and Yang-Sun must meet.
Then Gwi will kill Kim Sung-Yeol and feed on Jo Yang-Sun.
Then all vampires will vanish
and the king will rule legitimately.
How long will you keep her?
What's the harm in a pretty flower?
No-one must find out I visit this place.
You fear losing your hard-won crown
or fear losing his heart?
Will you let her live?
Didn't I let you live?
This girl...isn't your concern.
Anyway, how does it feel to be queen?
Did you consummate the marriage?
Ah, he's in mourning.
What to do? Nothing much changed for you.
You're queen but you report to me about your king.
I know where Kim Sung-Yeol hid Jo Yang-Sun.
You finally did something useful.
What do you plan?
I haven't forgotten why you spared me.
Tonight you can defeat him and take his prize.
We know where they are; no need to hurry.
He's quick to sense danger
so he'll run if I make a move.
So you'll leave him there?
I'll limit his movement.
He always wears garb of this fabric.
It's the secret to surviving in sunlight.
Get the black garb from him.
If I get it, it will be easier than stepping on a mouse.
How can I steal that?
Didn't you remember why I spared you?
Approach Kim Sung-Yeol and steal it.
If you don't, I have no reason to keep you alive.
In your place, yes, I could put this girl.
But Kim Sung-Yeol knows I'm not his long lost love.
Make him believe it.
It's full moon night.
He'll be hunger-crazed.
Take advantage of that while hunting him down.
See now?
This is my true nature.
I don't know when I'll hurt you.
How didn't you show me this side of you even once?
And why go this far now?
You see I'm a beast living on human blood.
I'm telling you...
going against instinct has limits.
Scholar.
It must've been hard on you.
This isn't your fault.
Go ahead and feed on me.
Feed on me...
You must survive.
Live to carry out your task.
This is as far as I can go.
There is no future between us.
Why not?
You'll know why soon enough.
Oreoboni...
Myung-Hee.
No, no...
You can't be Myung-Hee.
Oreoboni.
How...
How are you here?
I was captured by Gwi and had no choice but to hide.
Then, because of me, you lived this beastly life?
Still, now I can see you, I have nothing more to wish.
Myung-Hee, I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
You gave up your life for me.
But I have another woman in my heart.
I couldn't finish my plans
and that child Yang-Sun... I might die protecting her.
I can't lose her like I lost you.
As you ordered, I moved him where it's shielded from the sun.
Let's go.
Are you okay?
- By chance, did he...? - No, I'm fine.
Like Gwi said, he wasn't himself.
He was dying of hunger, but instead of devouring me,
he mistook me for his lost love, and apologized to me.
But he'd have died in that spot, so why?
He may prove useful.
It's not because I pity him or worry for him.
What about this garb?
Won't you give it to Gwi?
Our scouts were spotted. Kim Sung-Yeol could slip away.
Shouldn't we attack?
If you move rashly, you may reveal her place to First Counselor.
Your next move is to capture Seo Jin.
As of now...
We can do it.
My Queen.
We didn't expect you.
What did you mean?
What's this?
It's Guardian vampire Kim Sung-Yeol's black garb.
How'd you get this?
Trust my words.
With the sun up, Kim Sung-Yeol can't move, like Gwi.
How did you get this!
I'll tell you after your mission.
Make haste.
With this unknown garb, don't ruin plans.
I risked everything for this.
The king took soldiers after Kim Sung-Yeol.
- What? - The king must've located him.
He wants your favour.
Why no news from the queen?
It won't be easy retrieving that garb.
Get it in your hands!
The king's in your hands; you seem dissatisfied.
Don't talk carelessly.
Why do you covet a man-made throne?
Ruling a kingdom is tiresome.
When the world sleeps at night, enjoy blood, sex and strength.
Be quiet!
Stop!
If you overstep again, I'll have your neck!
I can offer Elder something you can't.
Don't treat me hostilely.
He didn't hold a funeral, so where's he headed?
He's gone to Eumseokgol to capture Jo Yang-Sun.
- What? Yang-Sun? - Yeah.
Ah, what?!
Who? Who's after them?
Who else but the king.
Why that rotten...!
It's around here.
Close in; let no-one out.
Yes!
Your Majesty!
Master Baek, you were alive?
I was injured, and couldn't report to you.
Where were you staying?
May I ask why you're here?
I came to find Seo Jin.
Is that true?
Can you truly offer her to Gwi?
It's for the great plan.
You really believe that's right?
Anyway, she's the secret key.
I must find her.
Your Majesty!
If you do give her to Gwi,
you'll create another monster.
If you take her from Kim Sung-Yeol,
he has nothing more to lose!
Could you handle Kim Sung-Yeol's hatred
towards you and humanity?
If I fear that man,
I won't be able to fight Gwi.
Let's go!
Yang-Sun, Yang-Sun.
I must hurry to tell him.
What's that about?
Oh, that Scholar...
Why's he leaving home at age 100?
Is leaving without a word the trend?
You did it; Soo-Hyang too. Now Naeuri.
Goodness. Do I have no places to go.
Well, I have no place else to go.
Um, how long's it been?
Hm?
How long have you and Soo-Hyang served Scholar?
Since he civilised me...
a long time.
Has Scholar ever tried to bite you?
Naeuri? Course not.
Why'd he try on me...?
That's...
Humans before animals, women before men.
His beloved woman's blood is more tempting.
How hard it is for him.
If he loves someone, he desires her blood more.
How difficult and sad. Painful, huh?
Stay hidden here.
I'll check outside.
Why are you here?
We're here to capture criminals Kim Sung-Yeol and Jo Yang-Sun.
Criminals?
They caused the king's death
and they won't be forgiven.
Your Majesty!
You mustn't!
Move!
No-one's inside!
You're hiding Seo Jin.
Bring her here now!
Seo...Seo Jin? You mean...?
I never heard the name before!
I won't repeat myself.
What's going on?
Jin.
There are only two in the world.
You're like my brother. I'll give you one.
Am I the friend you knew?
How can you draw your sword on your people?
All this is for the people.
Jin, don't forgive me.
Your father wasn't protecting the Journal.
He was protecting you.
What do you mean...?
Jin, you're the key to destroy Gwi.
What did you say?
The only way to rebuild this nation
is to sacrifice you to Gwi.
Take her away.
- Your Majesty! - At once!
Naeuri!
Scholar.
Naeuri, your garb!
Your garb!
Move, Kim Sung-Yeol.
Then I'll spare your life.
Just kill me!
Or else you'll regret it the rest of your life!
No!
~even if my eyes are covered and can't see you~
~even if my ears are blocked so I can't hear you~
~this love becomes even clearer~
~I resent it but I want it~
~you flew into my arms like a butterfly~