He's the Night Scholar.
- What? - The Night Scholar?
Fine.
Ooh...Night Scholar.
That vampire was here.
Kill villagers who helped him.
Pardon?
Not a mouse stirred.
They sensed our arrival.
He wants to play?
Make the bounty on Kim Sung-Yeol and his Black Robes
big enough to sell out family.
Look at them.
You gave them hope.
You still think you're like Gwi?
People need hope now
so they see me as the Night Scholar.
However...
I was created to destroy Gwi
and I must die with him.
It's not me people need, but you.
Don't say that. Like those you saved,
we must end this fight and return to loved ones.
Cherish Yang-Sun.
Potatoes!
Ha! Take that!
Thank you.
Eat some too.
Where's my mind?
It's alright.
Can I ask something?
I'm curious about Prince Jung-Hyun.
I'm sure he was righteous and capable
with a good king's virtues.
I still have no right to face the people.
Prince Jung-Hyun had great plans
and was a playful friend.
He roamed and wrote erotic books
and he made lewd jokes to shock others.
Is that so?
My erotic art is pretty good.
From what I see, only you and Prince Jung-Hyun,
had a right to be king.
You're both dreamers.
You think so?
You waited for him all night?
Weren't you waiting all night?
I sent Ho-Jin out for news.
We're in trouble, in trouble!
What's wrong?
Naeuri's story has spread! It's everywhere!
They say he joined the King to save people from Gwi.
In darkest night, the vampire approached her...
Everyone loves Night Scholar. We'll need a sequel.
And then he "Baah"!
People are ripping down his 'Wanted' posters
so the guards are furious.
Scholars discuss the book and plan the king's restoration.
And black robes sell like hot cakes!
It's due to Naeuri's deeds and your writing.
Is it true?
Know what interests people?
What will happen in the Night Scholar finale?
They're curious how the chronicle will end!
Of course the end...
Right?
But Scholar...?
He and the King will return soon.
Don't worry.
People want to help us,
thanks to you and Yang-Sun.
That's a relief.
But public support puts you in danger.
And casualties will rise as people get involved.
People know Gwi staged it.
They won't waver if he makes more vampires.
But we can't rest idle.
We don't know his next evil plan.
We need to act fast.
Whatever we do,
it can't sacrifice you or Yang-Sun.
But we must shed blood to win this fight.
My king, I'm coming in.
Families of vampire victims
want to be Black Robes.
I can't allow it.
I'm grateful, but I can't sacrifice more people.
I'll get them vengeance.
I understand.
People also offer food and horses
but we turned them away.
Regarding the secret plan,
I pondered on the king's will.
Although rulers feared Gwi,
they needed Gwi's aid.
But the maternal line and vampire Guardian
can defeat him.
That power can destroy Gwi and the world.
That's our warning.
Unchecked power leads to chaos.
Responsibility isn't yours or the people's
but mine and my forefathers.
Even if we right this nation,
if the next king loses his will,
disaster will reoccur.
Once we defeat Gwi, won't you rule again?
I fight to repay my sins to the people.
Whether I reascend the throne is up to the people.
See here, Kim Sung-Yeol.
Once this fight is over,
may I be your friend?
Your Highness.
I put my life on the line.
I did too.
However, I hope we will survive.
So it won't matter that your friend is a vampire?
My king.
Royal Guards are approaching.
You must leave here.
What are they doing here?
We know Black Robe traitors are hiding here.
Anyone in the way will be arrested!
- This is rot! - What are they saying?
I'm a Black Robe!
Just arrest me.
Me, too. Kill me!
Arrest me too!
- Me too! - And me!
Arrest every one!
Yes.
Stop there!
If you're a citizen, don't threaten citizens.
This man is no longer king.
His Majesty offered a big bounty!
- Seize him now! - Yes!
I don't want to kill you
but anyone crossing this line will die!
It's unsafe here now. Come to Eumseokgol.
Go ahead.
I'll first check if the Queen's safe.
And so?
This officer was in charge.
I found their hideout
but villagers all wore black robes
so we couldn't capture them.
- You couldn't? - Correct.
But I located them so...
What nonsense.
He even expected a reward.
The talk of the town is that vampire problems
were staged by the King
and word is spreading.
Violence can't control people.
No, I need to scare them.
When they see their champion fall,
they'll understand.
Then the King...
I mean, that Lee Yoon...?
Naeuri!
Oh, Naeuri.
Is everything okay?
Are you hurt?
I'm fine.
The King's and your exploits have spread across the land.
I'll run and tell Miss Jo you arrived...
No.
Why not...?
They've had a while apart.
They want time to themselves.
Night Scholar rose with people's aid
and returned to his beloved and held her tightly.
How can you sneak up?
Your fame has surpassed Forbidden Quest.
Everyone's wondering what will happen to Night Scholar.
How do you think?
I'm not sure.
How do I know your heart?
It may be a common ending.
Night Scholar is happy ever after with his beloved.
People may complain the epic turns into a love story.
It's my choice.
But you're unhurt?
Your trust gave me strength.
Oh, remember the youngest captive girl?
How is she?
She's safe.
She sent her regards.
Did you save her too?
She and you saved me.
Yang-Sun.
I started writing to tell people about you
and out of longing.
I couldn't contain my overflowing yearning
so I poured it into a book.
I know.
Didn't you miss me?
I missed you.
Now the one you missed is here,
you know what to do?
I'm not sure.
You can't find the Queen?
Guards fill the palace.
Gwi learned of my movements.
Still you must find her.
I'll contact Chief Counselor's connections.
I depend on you.
Tell her I'll come for her.
I'll be at Eumseokgol
so find me there.
My Queen, be safe.
People know about Gwi but he won't stand idle.
If numbers could defeat him,
he wouldn't have ruled so long.
If we can't defeat him,
many people will die.
Um...
In the dungeon, I thought...
You got a good idea?
Can't we just destroy Gwi's dungeon?
What? Not a good plan?
Blow it up?
What an imagination!
Gwi can't roam in daylight.
- If we use explosives... - It's not that easy.
That dungeon lasted centuries.
Explosives might crack it.
To bring it down, explosives must go deep.
And you can't get that much explosive
deep inside the dungeon.
I guess so.
What if the people rebel?
Even if we break in,
Gwi won't stand for it.
He'll emerge and cause carnage.
However...
We need another way.
- It's not impossible. - Naeuri.
Blow it up while I engage Gwi.
My idea was bad.
We can't enter the palace.
R-r-right. You can't, Naeuri.
Just taste my blood
and control the power.
That's it!
Guardian vampire Hae-Seo was centuries old.
Maybe he could control it;
I'm different to him
so I don't know how.
Dilute my blood?
No, no...
Wait.
He was fine with a few drops
so increase it gradually?
Some food needs chewing well...
Maybe not?
Chew what?
Your Highness!
I still feel bad
so teasing you isn't easy.
It's good you're safe.
You came to see Scholar?
Come inside.
The capital is locked down.
Now I can't get into the capital or into the palace.
Then, the Queen...
Security is tight; my spy can't check.
Any news would be good.
There's a way to defeat Gwi.
Without the key?
Tell me quickly.
Explode the dungeon, and make it his grave.
I considered that option
but Gwi won't just sit still.
I'll go inside and tie him up.
If I attack full on, I'll buy time.
Are you serious? You'll be...
Didn't I tell you?
I must disappear with Gwi.
How can you say that?
What about Yang-Sun's misery without you?
Instead of harming her as the key,
it's the only option.
No. I won't hurt her again.
And you promised to be my friend after this is over.
We fight to protect loved ones,
not to lose them.
Forget that plan.
We're gaining supporters, so let's wait.
Things aren't going your way.
They're not?
Yes.
I underestimated humans.
Striking fear into people forces them to submit
but won't move hearts.
I should've heeded you.
So I'll do as you said.
I'll use their feelings of trust and protection for others.
It's Council time.
Follow me.
More people regard Kim Sung-Yeol as a good vampire.
And the Black Robes leader is ex-king Lee Yoon.
I know that.
I pitied him and spared him.
I'll push for his arrest.
Is there any need?
Chief Counselor.
I can make him walk in.
So then...
Tomorrow noon, for conspiring with the vampire,
the Queen will be executed.
So then...
The Queen is bait?
My King, as you know,
before I was the queen, I was Gwi's person.
Father sold me;
it's undeniable.
Because you couldn't keep your throne,
I can do nothing for you.
And there is nothing I can take from you.
I will now return to being Gwi's woman.
Don't risk your safety for me any longer.
Don't look for me any more.
Stay well.
This is my final request
from one who was yours.
I'm sorry I couldn't stay beside you.
I needed power...
to protect myself and my mother.
You accepted me, but I...
It's okay.
You're here with me... to the end.
They're her last words to me?
That's correct.
There's a situation, isn't there?
Don't you know anything?
My king, truthfully...
the Queen will be executed.
Executed?
She ordered me not to tell you...
I must meet her now!
Your Highness!
I'll go alone; stay here.
- It's an Order. - But...
Gwi is luring me.
If I don't return, Kim Sung-Yeol will lead the Black Robes.
So don't alert him; just wait.
Can't we destroy the dungeon?
Gwi can't roam in daylight.
We can use explosives...
There's no other way.
Your Highness.
Is something wrong?
- Did the Queen...? - No.
But you look bothered.
It's a normal vampire complexion.
I know your train of thought.
But keep your promise to live and make Yang-Sun happy.
(white garb = criminal)
Don't be afraid.
You think this will lure him?
Didn't you say not to ignore a human's heart?
If he doesn't come, you were wrong about him.
- What will you do? - What will I do?
It's no fun if I tell you.
Didn't I tell you?
Loving someone
exposes weakness.
Then why not bite me and rob me of humanity?
Why are you rushing to meet your end?
Do you despise my company?
Can't you ignore his feelings
and take me somewhere far away?
Humans will destroy themselves.
You'd go so far to save him?
It's not the only reason.
When I saw Kim Sung-Yeol,
I knew how you felt.
You know my feelings?
Since you can't obtain a human heart,
you envy it.
So please...
Enough!
I lived for centuries
but you're a know-it-all after 10 years with me.
I'll watch and decide what to do to your husband.
Buy Qing explosives secretly.
- Naeuri. - It's the only way.
More people will die as time passes.
So you'll die with Gwi?
- I will. - Naeuri!
Didn't you try to die for me in the dungeon?
Don't try to die with me again.
Naeuri. I...
Soo-Hyang.
You made me see life freshly when my time stood still.
Seeing you grow from a child into a beautiful woman
was a wonderful, happy thing.
Naeuri...
Under the bright sun,
live your human life.
Please be happy.
All the moments with Naeuri were happy.
Naeuri.
Move aside.
We have an arrest order, so please comply.
Take him.
Who do you serve?
I'll walk by myself
so lead me in.
My king, how...?
My Queen!
It's so touching.
You came to save the woman who left you.
Whatever she did
was for me!
She did no wrong.
So if you want, kill me!
So you admit to serving the palace vampire
and misleading the people to rebel?
Say what you want!
My king. Don't...
You used the Queen to lure me.
Enough play-acting. Kill me!
If you want that, I will.
But saving the Queen needs something from you.
If I simply kill you,
all these eyes are watching.
So I'll turn you into a vampire.
When you wake mindless,
you'll thirst for blood.
The people will be your food.
Then won't everyone fear vampires?
Do as you will!
I'll hold onto my mind
until I tear you to shreds!
You talk big.
Now, look hard.
This man will reveal his true self soon.
It's the fate of a fallen king
who brought sorrow to his people.
My Queen!
My King...
Thank you for giving me your heart.
Even dying, I've no regrets...
No, you can't!
We'll grow old and die together one day.
My Queen...
My Queen! My Queen!
Where are you?
Stop running away!
Come at me!
Where are you?
Where are you?!
Let go! Let me go!
Why can't I die with her?
Did the Queen die in vain!
No more...
I can't bear any more.
What about the people?
Will you let Gwi torment them for generations,
for centuries on!
It will be painful and difficult.
However...
you must overcome this.
I will take Gwi with me.
The king...
He will need time.
Let him alone for a while.
Once I disappear, you'll be in pain too.
It will be hard.
If I could,
I'd turn things back to before we met.
I didn't want to kill you like this.
For centuries...
No, for millennia, I wanted you near me...
I wanted your hate forever.
Who'll give me those cold smiles?
Who will impudently tell me I'm pathetic?
Who...?
Answer me.
I said answer me!
It's been revealed a vampire ursurped the throne!
What?
The vampires roaming around were all his doing!
We can't stand by while a vampire acts as king!
Here, here!
Let's join forces and drag him off the throne!
Let's bring him down!
Let's join forces!
The scholars will lead people to the palace.
The revolt is tomorrow.
- Are the explosives ready? - They're hidden at Hwayung-gak.
Call the Black Robes to Hwayung-gak.
Will you really do this?
I'm going with you this time.
Your words won't stop me.
Ho-Jin.
Look after the King.
Don't let him leave here.
Why do you always give me errands?
I can fight! Even if I die with you...
Ho-Jin.
Fighters like me don't preserve the world.
It's those who rebuild life after bloodshed.
I'm sorry I'm hard on you.
It's fine if you're sorry.
Please don't tell Yang-Sun.
But...
Her heart holds me deeply...
I can't find words to console her.
Are you going somewhere?
I have to go someplace. I'll probably...
be back late tomorrow, so don't wait.
May I see you off?
Go back now.
The Night Scholar sequel will probably be the last.
How should it end?
Shouldn't it have an ending many people want?
That's what you think?
I would hope so.
What if Night Scholar dies in his fight against Gwi?
If that banishes Gwi from this world,
that's not a bad ending.
What about his beloved who is left alone?
She'd be very sad.
But as time heals her scars,
she will come to know
Night Scholar's final wish was for her happiness.
You see the beloved as too weak.
Probably she would decide to live or die with him.
- That's... - That's why Night Scholar...
won't die and will return.
I guess so.
Now we talked,
I know how to write it.
I will give you the very first copy
so hurry back to me.
I understand.
~once again I am lying~
~in case only tears remain~
~in case you hurt more~
~to my hidden heart that looks for you~
~I coat on more longing~
~I want to be rain falling next to you~
~as much as my heart won't stop~
~the more you fill me, the more I crumble~
~but I love you regardless~
~my eyes well up seeing you~
~my heart aches for you~
I'm sorry, Yang-Sun.
~even for one day, just once~
~I want to hold you in my arms~
You arrived, Chief Counselor?
Why stand so far away?
Come closer.
This...
It's not much.
Those bugs kept buzzing in my ear.
I'm sorry about the Queen.
It wasn't my intention.
It's nothing, my King.
- What? - Pardon?
I asked what?!
I killed your daughter.
How can you stand there?
You want to live that much?
Forgive me.
I aligned my fate with yours.
I'll accept any punishment
but if I'm gone,
who'll protect the palace during the daylight hours?
Are you truly even a human?
Get out of my sight.
Now!
Yes, Your Highness.
While I battle Gwi below,
blow that place up.
I will take him with me.
~even if I cover my eyes~
~even if I block my ears~
~this love gets even clearer~
It's a vampire nest.
Follow our King!
Let's go!
I'll protect you, Scholar.
If you face me, make no mistakes.
Kim Sung-Yeol lost his humanity
with his victims' souls over a century.
- I'll die with you. - I love you.
What are you doing? We must end our fight!
Come on!