Scholar...
You finally came, Kim Sung-Yeol.
You knew she's the key?
Stand aside!
To kill me, you colluded with him.
This is between us two
so let her go!
Why would I?
She's the maternal line.
I can kill her with one hand.
Does your lover's blood drive you crazy?
EPISODE 17
Look here...
Is anyone there?
Look here!
Chief Counselor!
A rat sneaked in.
- Gather the guards. - Yes.
Kim Sung-Yeol, that bastard...
How dare you trick me!
I'm sorry, Advisor.
Forgive me, Hak-Young.
Your Majesty!
Chief Counselor is on his way with Royal Guards!
Hide these corpses, and gather my loyal men.
Yes.
I got rid of my bloodline but one still exists.
Is it dismal?
I drank so much of that blood.
If I drank hers, you thought I'd die?
No!
Would I let you go easily?
No, I'll kill her while you watch.
This brings back memories, right?
Shut up!
- Search the place! - Yes, sir!
- Why are you here? - I'd ask you the same thing.
I returned from the temple to find chaos.
Criminal Kim Sung-Yeol infiltrated.
- What? - You really didn't know?
Why can't you drink her? I waited for this day.
You'll disappoint me?
Scholar!
Scholar, wake up!
It's a while since he had human blood. Why's that?
Your human heart made him pathetic.
Love between a human and vampire always ends in blood.
Scholar!
As you wish...
I'll kill you both now.
I've never seen his eyes like that!
I don't recognize him.
Let's leave.
Hurry!
Are you hurt?
Your Majesty!
Seize that girl.
Stand back!
Why'd you stop them?
That woman is Gwi's sacrifice!
My palace won't sacrifice people.
You're opposing Elder?
I'm this land's king!
Chief Counselor, are you opposing me?
Seize them!
Insolence!
Whoever grabs that girl
gets a promotion and big reward.
Will you live after drawing your blade to your king?
If you stayed a puppet king, then maybe so.
But you threw that chance away.
What are you doing?
I won't slay my own men!
Get a grip, my king.
Your men aren't present.
What? Where'd your confidence go?
- What? - You're all bark, no bite?
My men and I will buy you time
so escape now.
I'm sorry, Jin.
If we ever meet again,
I'll make this up to you.
I'd like to catch up on lost time.
My King.
- Escort them outside! - Yes.
Leave as fast as you can.
The queen works for Gwi.
Be careful.
Go now!
Kim Sung-Yeol!
The maternal line and vampire Guardian...
K-ki... It's Kim Sung-Yeol!
Get him!
It's unsafe. We must go.
You need to feed on that child's blood.
Are you okay, Elder?
How's Kim Sung-Yeol?
Kim Sung-Yeol escaped
and Forbidden Quest's daughter
fled with Soo-Hyang.
- The king helped them flee. - Is that so?
He was openly defiant; I ask you to dethrone him.
I'll let no-one leave the palace.
Your Majesty.
The queen works for Gwi.
Be careful.
My king, are you okay?
Listen, Queen.
I might lose my throne.
I wanted to be a strong king.
I wanted to protect my people and my men
and to protect you.
I have no doubt you will.
I'm sorry.
Why are you apologizing?
Why's security so tight?
Something occurred in the palace?
It's bloody in there now.
They say a vampire escaped from the palace.
A vampire from the palace?
Is everyone looking for that vampire now?
- How could we capture that? - Guess so...
But we've ordered to capture Jo Yang-Sun,
Forbidden Quest's daughter.
Jo... Jo Yang-Sun!
You know her?
She seemed a nice girl, so who'd imagine she's a criminal.
Goodness, what am I doing?
Have a good day.
Shouldn't we look for Scholar?
The first thing we must do is hide.
There'd be guards at Hwayung-gak by now.
- Search everywhere! - Yes, sir!
Master!
This way.
This way, hurry.
Yang-Sun was a girl.
You can tell from her fair complexion.
What about that girl you were seeing?
What girl?
Ah, you got dumped?
Why, you...!
This man was my father's best friend.
He's also the king's teacher.
I'm Baek In-ho. Jin's safe; thanks.
It's unsafe here. You must leave the capital.
Where's Kim Sung-Yeol?
- Scholar... - We don't know where he is.
He faced Gwi in his lair
but he tasted Yang-Sun's blood
and turned entirely different.
Different?
He displayed super strength.
He didn't recognize me.
Those weren't Scholar's eyes.
Then...
I believe it relates to the maternal line.
The vampire Guardian might get great strength
from the maternal line.
But he lost his humanity at the same time.
Then he's no different to Gwi!
What about Gwi?
We don't know if he's defeated
but if Naeuri doesn't control his power now,
the situation may worsen.
We should find Scholar.
- Not now. - But it's my fault...
You're why he's like that now
but only you can hold him back.
If we lose you now,
he may never return to us.
Rest here for now.
I'll seek a way out of the city.
How will you get away with this?
Who'll punish me?
You're defying the Elder
and you sold the kingdom to a vampire.
I'm a hero for punishing the vampire-serving king
and for chasing the monster out of the palace.
You bastard!
Thanks for your efforts, Queen.
King, aren't you curious how I got this far?
It wasn't the Elder's will
but her help.
But she's useless now.
- Take them away. - Yes, sir!
Are you okay?
My king...
I should be the one apologizing to you.
I haven't been truthful.
I was raised by Gwi.
If it's hard to talk about,
you needn't discuss it.
You already knew?
When you brought me Kim Sung-Yeol's black garb,
it crossed my mind.
I assume Gwi made you Queen.
Our encounter outside the palace wasn't coincidental.
It was to mislead you.
When did you first go to Gwi?
I was 10 years old when Father led me there.
When I was young,
I lost my father
and my mother left the palace.
I've only known enemies in these palace walls.
Dealing with them
let me see people's intentions toward me.
But why...?
I saw your tears.
Have mercy, Father!
Lady, wake up.
I'll do what you ask!
Please, my mother...
Save my mother!
Save Mother...
I know what it's like to shed such tears.
Tears?
I cried at the injustice to my father
but I had to clench my teeth to hide my tears.
How'd you feel being given to Gwi?
I needed power.
Enough strength to protect Mother and me.
You accepted me
but I wronged you.
It's okay.
Though I have no power now,
you're still by me.
My king...
I'm sure it was just as hard for you.
Look at those eyes fearing you.
They're just weak people.
Who's he? See his eyes!
A vampire, vampire! Isn't he?
Are you a vampire?
Did you take my daughter?
Why were you driven out of the palace?
Now, take me too!
It's a vampire!
Show these things your strength!
Those people are victims too.
- What's the fuss? - It's a vampire!
It escaped from the palace!
- Really? - Sure!
Black garb, glowing eyes!
Let go of me!
Wait? Black garb?
You.
Lord Baek, it's big trouble.
Guards are after Yang-Sun
and they say a vampire left the palace.
Where's Naeuri?
They mean Kim Sung-Yeol.
- It's Naeuri? - I'll explain later.
I know where Jin is, but I need a way out of the city.
Is that so? Guards are everywhere in the city.
- There's a way? - Yes.
If you don't look for him,
he'll look for you.
Like he always does.
But he may only want your blood.
Why?
Naeuri never desired my blood.
- You know that. - Yes.
If he'd let me,
I'd give him blood the rest of my life.
But his craving won't end
with a few drops of human blood.
He must feed till his victim dies
to quench his thirst.
- Then... - If he doesn't return to normal,
he'll harm your life.
And if he recovers,
he won't forgive himself.
He may lose hope
and never be himself again.
Don't torment him with blood.
I don't know what to do.
I feel regret for you.
Hey, Soo-Hyang!
Miss Jo?!
Wow!
What's going on? How can you dethrone the King?
What's this mean?
It's treason!
Treason?
You forgot who rules this land?
Will you really ruin the royal family and nation?!
If you value your life, wait for Elder's decision.
Chief Counselor!
I seized and jailed the King and Queen.
Why not bring them here?
The Ministers gathered at news of his arrest.
The king can't defy you but he's still king.
And so?
You can't walk about in the day.
I have a plan.
Many people witnessed Kim Sung-Yeol leaving the palace.
Why don't we frame him as the vampire in the palace
and thus condemn the king?
Kim Sung-Yeol left?
It seems so.
Didn't you already decide to dethrone the king?
And you'll take credit for uncovering this?
-That's not my aim. - Do as you like.
I need to heal my injuries.
What about the throne?
Missing this timing could complicate things.
I'll decide tonight.
What happened to Jo Yang-Sun?
We're searching.
Find her quickly. If you don't,
you'll die in her place.
We're ready.
Is this the only way?
It's a bit too dangerous.
I know, Soo-Hyang.
I wish I could fly around like Naeuri.
This is the only way.
- Trust me. - But...
I'll do it.
- Brothers, I depend on you. - Don't worry!
Miss Jo, see you at Eumseokgol.
Please be careful.
'Man proposes, God disposes'.
It's in Fate's hands.
You are not a beast!
You're superior to humans.
Don't forget your 120 years mission.
Admit it.
You wasted many years.
But it doesn't matter.
You have immortality!
Don't let Myung-Hee and Prince Jung-Hyun die in vain!
Aren't you tired of those dead people?
Enough!
Do you plan to become like Gwi?
Did you forget what you fight for?
Shut up!
Kill him.
Why can't you give up human attachment?
Just kill him!
Yang-Sun...don't forget about Yang-Sun...
Why? You love her?
Gwi's blood child?
You swore your woman wouldn't die for you again.
Human Kim Sung-Yeol died 120 years ago!
Don't hold yourself back!
At nightfall, Gwi will kill us.
I'll fight him to the end.
You must escape.
Even though it's hopeless, I can't survive alone.
- My king. - Somehow you must be safe.
That can't happen.
What can't happen?
The king will be deposed.
Elder will decide tonight.
Chief Counselor, take me to Gwi now.
Since the queen is your daughter,
shouldn't she live?
If you're human!
Your Majesty!
Seeing he's haranguing me,
the king learned nothing yet.
Do you believe Gwi will let you live?
Do you really believe you'll become King?
He needs you to dethrone the king
and he'll kill you after he has no use for you.
No.
I'll use Gwi from now on.
Let go of me!
My king, my king!
- Queen... - My king.
Queen!
Let go of me.
I said, let me go!
- Go now. - Yes, sir.
The king will die.
Like he said,
since you're my daughter, I'll let you live.
Stay with your mother.
- I'll go to the dungeon. - What?
If I leave, you think Gwi will stand still?
Be quiet!
Do as I tell you.
I will help you, Father.
If you're to be King,
it's wise to keep me near Gwi.
But...
please spare the king's life.
You expect me to believe you?
This is your daughter's first and only plea.
The queen asked to see you.
Now your time as Queen is over,
you're crawling back to me?
You forgot?
I always wanted power by the king's side.
As you said, I made a mistake.
- Is that so? - It's true.
I was disappointed in the king as a man and king.
What will I do with the king?
Though the king has no use now,
if you kill him, I fear I'll be left as a widow.
What do I do with you?
Please let me be by your side.
You'll become my woman?
That's what you mean?
I do.
I never before spared a king who defied me.
What's Chief Counselor think?
Exiling him from the kingdom will get public support.
If he's executed,
the people may think you usurped the throne...
Who cares about them?
Am I wary of mere humans?
Forgive me.
- How is it in the palace? - Everyone awaits your orders.
So bothersome.
Tonight I'll visit the throne.
Counselor, leave me now.
You're weak. It's why you can't defeat Gwi!
He acts like he cares about the people
but the king let Gwi rule this kingdom.
Even if you defeat Gwi,
he'll summon another vampire to protect his position.
You believe humans are purer?
Our only difference from them is our way of life.
Man is his own greatest source of misery.
They excuse war as justice
and act worse than vampires.
You differ from humans.
No, you're far superior.
If you let go,
even Gwi won't match you.
So hurry and drink that girl
and grow stronger!
Get your revenge!
Conquer!
Yes, now be free!
Smell her blood from here.
Go and get it
and put this world under your feet.
What became of the queen?
She's my own daughter;
don't be so worried.
If anything happens to her,
I won't forgive you.
You don't seem to know your place.
You should be thankful I'm letting you live.
Disrobe him!
Send him off.
How many died overnight?
It's a shame.
Good work.
Wait. Stay put.
Don't you know what kind of corpse it is?
Too many eyes are here.
It's Jo Yang-Sun!
- Let us pass. - Royal order! Seize her!
Fine. If want to see Hell, come out.
I'll take you all there!
What's your reason?
Why'd you return to me?
Haven't I explained?
Isn't it because you love the king so much?
Even if it's so,
why's that important to you?
Love is a trivial human emotion to you,
and whatever my reasons, I'm here to serve you.
You think I desire you?
You once told me you and I are alike.
No-one else knows you the way I do.
Then how do you think I feel?
You are lonely.
You want to be human,
but that's impossible,
so you hate and torment them.
Then you know how I'll treat you if you're by my side.
Do as you wish.
Alright.
But I never intended to spare the king's life.
Master!
Please find your human heart...
Scholar, please...
Kim Sung-Yeol will end up never using that key.
So then...
Gwi, from now on,
you will become a ghoul that protects the king.
[ Taejo, first Joseon king ]
I want you to destroy every one of the royal family
your ancestors served.
Help me set up a new nation.
What will I get in return?
My ancestors will rule by your side.
And you will rule the kingdom at night.
Taejo, our contract ends here.
Your ancestors broke our agreement.
He even dethroned a king!
Who'll be king next?
It's probably Chief Counselor.
From now on,
I will be King.
~even if I cover my eyes~
~even if I block my ears~
~this love becomes even clearer~
Gwi, you bastard!
- What happened? - Don't you remember?
Vampires are in the city!
I'll take care of it myself.
I don't know how I differ from Gwi.
Trust in yourself.
Don't go again without telling me.
Will you watch Gwi take the people's lives?
Once I consume that child, all is possible.
I'm getting rid of the key now.