I heard why you're sending me away to Tamna Island.
I....
- My feelings... - Go back.
I have no time to listen to your feelings.
Is that the only reason?
Are you sending me away because I'll burden you if I'm captured?
I want to know how you really feel.
You want to know how I feel?
I won't reject a night with you
but can your feelings manage?
What?
You expected more from me?
Do you think I love you?
You needn't be so harsh.
I know how you feel about me.
It's my first time.
I was frustrated for being unable to help you.
I'm disappointed in myself.
These feelings...
It's medicine.
It's the only thing I can do for you.
Please accept it.
~my heart is telling me~
~my eyes are telling me~
~but once again I lie~
~in case only tears remain~
~in case you hurt more ~
~to my hidden heart that looks for you ~
~I coat on more longing ~
Don't you cry.
~I want to be rain falling by your side ~
Don't you cry.
~as much as my heart won't stop~
~the more you fill me, the more I'll crumble~
Don't you cry.
~but I can't help but love you still~
~just looking at you brings tears to my eyes~
~you make me numb with heartache~
~but just for one day, just once~
~I want to hold you in my arms~
Oh my...
Help...!
Father.
Father...
Father, it hurts.
Look here. Get a hold of yourself.
Where's Prince Jung-Hyun's Journal?
Oh my...
Father.
Father. The Scholar who hired me was injured yesterday...
You were with that scholar moments ago?
Father, how do you know?
He's looking for the Journal and you worked for him.
I won't see him again.
You! Pack up. Get Dam-yi ready.
Father...
Why aren't you helping?
Are you mad? Where'd we go this late?
Father, it's my fault.
Because I don't provide for you, you all disrespect me?!
Please!
Goodness...
What's the matter?
Well...he wants to go back.
I sent out a search party but there's no trace.
Kim Sung-Yeol saw you?
He must've thought his lost love returned.
He must know by now I'm First Counselor Choi's daughter.
His heart will have trouble accepting that.
You're very much like her.
He can't forget the woman who sacrificed herself for him.
I trust you'll keep your promise to me.
Yes, I will.
You'll become queen soon
so don't worry about that.
Next time I meet that man,
I'll lure him to where he used to live.
I don't know where the Journal is.
But I have other evidence.
It's a royal decree.
10 years ago, the one who got me to frame Prince Sado
was Chief Lord Hongmoonkwan.
You mean Lord Noh Chang-sun?
[ 10 years ago ]
It's my Qing translator appointment letter.
It should be helpful.
It's your grandfather's writing.
There will be a rebellion in two days, so be ready.
Yes, Prince.
Please let me live a few more days.
I want to prove Prince Sado's innocence before I leave this world.
Please let me repay Prince Sado before I die!
Promise one thing.
Until I show myself to the prince, don't tell him I exist.
Do you agree to this?
- Hurry, load them on. - Yes, sir.
Don't tell me...a vampire?!
Get out of the way!
I'll be at Hwasung tomorrow night.
I'll ensure no complications.
I am the son of late Prince Sado, rightful heir to the throne,
and also Forbidden Quest.
From this moment, I will face Gwi,
the vampire in the palace.
Why'd you bring this corpse here?
When the prince reveals he's Forbidden Quest,
I'll awaken this Royal Consort.
Then no-one will doubt what the prince tells them.
When she tastes my blood, she'll temporarily revive.
The people will witness a vampire's transition
and a vampire's death as it burns in the sun.
And during the day, Gwi can't interfere.
Afterwards, I will inform the prince
that we share the same vision.
You must stop him.
Citizens are hearing you exist and seeing corpses.
It will get out of hand.
Dead men don't speak.
We can simply kill those who speak about me.
Including the king and his grandson whom you despise.
Bring me this man.
Succeed, and I'll let you sit on the throne.
The throne?
Kim Sung-Yeol...
You want to end this?
Gwi must fear this person.
Thanks to him, people now believe Forbidden Quest.
Casualties will be great.
We need a remedy.
This won't end until Forbidden Quest stands before Gwi.
Why didn't you visit your mother earlier?
I thought you'd return to the palace if I didn't visit.
I pray for the success of the king and kingdom
but I plan to remain here.
Son, promise me one thing.
Tell me.
I don't want to outlive my only son.
Gong Yang-joo, your lunch is ready.
Yes. Come in.
I want to introduce someone to you.
I didn't realize you had a guest.
He's not a guest, he's my son.
Let me introduce you.
This young lady took care of me in the past year.
Thank you for assuming my filial duties.
I should thank you.
My family is grateful my time with the Nun
let me recover from my illness.
I wish I had a modest and lovely daughter like you.
[ The Night Scholar ]
Are you thinking about the Scholar?
I'm sorry.
You have to go to Tamna with me.
You won't see him anymore.
No.
I'm thinking of rewriting the Night Scholar's tale.
How?
The Night Scholar's secret life.
Night Scholar, the sequel!
The Night Scholar first meets her while he's seeking a book.
From that moment, he can't resist her scent.
He watches her ceaselessly.
Secretly, without her knowing,
he finds out all about her.
As his feelings for her grow, his desire sparks.
Then the Night Scholar confesses his feelings to her.
You're beautiful.
How'd he find her attractive?
How? Eyes? Nose? Lips?
Your heart is beautiful.
This is no fun.
I'll stick to the Night Scholar idea.
It was fun. Tell me more.
It's no fun.
It's only a dream.
It fades once you wake.
No fun. Really boring.
Why are you observing a long-dead person's memorial?
You loved Yang-Sun's mother?
Enough nonsense!
Why bring up the far past?
[Seo Jin] [Seo Jung-do] [Baek Yeon-hwa]
Lord. What do I do with this book?
It's too much responsibility.
[ Prince Jung-Hyun's Journal ]
Forbidden Quest's group are assembling.
They're about to pass out posters.
Cheap shoes.
Come one, come all.
Come and see.
Where's the body?
It's safe beneath me.
It won't suddenly get up, will it?
It needs my blood; so don't worry.
I must meet the prince now.
We'll manage here.
Please return to us.
Leather shoes!
Where are my shoes?
I have to go home for a moment.
I left something.
We're lucky to get away. Nothing of value was left.
Forget it.
Mother. It was a gift.
Leave it. Help us pack!
You're hopeless!
Go on. I'll come with you.
Sorry. We'll be back.
Prince.
The posters will be dispersed on the hour.
I plead with you one last time.
Let me step forward as Forbidden Quest?
Prince...
You're...
I'm afraid of dying too.
But Prince Jung-Hyun, and my father,
left this task for me alone.
Bring me One-arm when the time is right.
He's an important witness for us.
Who are you?
When you spread posters today,
a corpse killed by Gwi will rise as a vampire.
Then people must believe you.
Reveal yourself!
I share your goal, Prince.
Did you hide the posters
and save my men from execution?
Yes, correct.
And you intercepted the booksellers' corpses
and revealed those who died under Gwi?
Correct.
What's your motive?
Why are you helping me?
I am also seeking the Journal
to find a way to destroy Gwi.
How do you know Gwi exists?
What's your identity?
Stop there.
Once I earn your trust, I'll reveal everything.
No, your identity is important.
I'll give you my trust afterwards.
His Majesty approaches!
What's going on?
I bring wonderful news.
We finally caught Forbidden Quest and his cohorts.
Their leader was none other than...
- You must go. - Yes.
I found them. Let's go.
Why'd you wrap shoes? Wear them.
Should I? I guess so.
Wait a moment.
How are they on me?
Yeah! You look different!
When I make money, I'll buy you a pair.
Brother...
- Mister! - See here, wake up!
See here!
Forbidden Quest is the book merchant, Jo Yang-Sun!
All credit for the investigation is to go to the Prince.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Hey, get a hold of yourself! See here!
Give this to the prince...
What are you saying?
I didn't want to involve you in this...
So sorry...
Mister, wake up! Mister!
Please...
Clear Sado of injustice...
- Hey! - Mister!
See here...
The prince is Forbidden Quest.
He'll handle everything...
They're Forbidden Quest guys!
- Arrest them all! - Yes!
He's Forbidden Quest!
Search the property; and seize them!
Yes!
Father!
- The book seller was Forbidden Quest? - I know, right?
Maybe that's why he always talked about a Night Scholar?
- The Night Scholar! - Where's Yang-Sun?
She left something at home.
- Is he who your father despises? - Yeah.
They knew our plans.
They were waiting to arrest Forbidden Quest's followers.
Our corpse hasn't been discovered.
Yang-Sun was arrested as Forbidden Quest.
Stall the ship sailing for Tamna Island.
I'll get Yang-Sun and her dad and meet you there.
- Make haste. - Yes, Naeuri.
We have orders from the king to let no-one pass.
I want to speak to Advisor Noh Hak-Young.
He was arrested in connection with Forbidden Quest.
Oh my. Hey, lord...
Oh my, no.
No, no! Oh my.
What's going on here?
Father.
Are you okay?
So the prince was Forbidden Quest?
So why'd they say I'm Forbidden Quest?
This was meant to be.
Listen carefully.
Tell no-one the prince is Forbidden Quest!
We know nothing.
What if we get all the blame?
The moment we implicate the prince,
we're dead anyway.
I'll find a way out of this.
Scholar.
Your ship is waiting for you.
Someone save me!
Is anyone there?
Not my child!
Stay away from my daughter. Have mercy!
Someone save us!
Father, what's wrong?
Anyone, come and save us!
You know who I am?
Father was Prince Sado's scribe
but he told me to avoid you.
Someone save us! Is anyone out there?
Do you know where Jung-Hyun's Journal is?
Have mercy! Save us!
Father!
Protect the king!
Someone save us!
Father, calm down.
Take me instead!
Father, let's get on the ship.
Kill me instead!
- What's going on? - Save us!
- What's going on! - Save me, lord!
- Save us! - Father!
Save us, lord! My Yang-Sun is innocent!
- That can't be true! - I've confirmed it.
Your husband and Yang-Sun were arrested.
They're innocent.
Evidence pointed to Yang-Sun as Forbidden Quest.
Your husband will be implicated.
- Mother. - Let's go.
Let's go and plead for their release.
There is a way to save them.
Have you ever seen Prince Jung-Hyun's Journal?
We packed a lot of books.
Can you draw what you saw?
Give me paper and brush.
[ Jung-Hyun... ]
Is this what you seek?
[ Prince Jung-Hyun ]
I know where it is.
If I give you that book, can you save them?
Take it.
Save my husband and daughter!
Save them, my lord!
I could've sworn he packed that book...
It's bad, Naeuri. Those two are missing.
Explain again.
You won't tell me where Forbidden Quest is?
Correct.
Why aren't you cooperative?
You should've reported Forbidden Quest's capture to the Elder first!
It would've served you to find him
before my grandson did.
Am I right?
I believe the vampire you spoke of was here.
Nothing happened
but what if he appears to free Forbidden Quest?
So until we confirm it,
I had them relocated.
No vampire can find them, so don't worry.
What if they don't confess?
I'll hand them to you in two days.
And if they have the Journal,
I'll find it for you.
You speak logically
but why's it hard for me to accept?
I don't trust you.
I'll stake my grandson's life.
He's in charge of the matter
so if anything's amiss, I'll hand him to you.
You'll risk your precious grandson?
But you should see who Forbidden Quest really is.
Heed me.
You have two days to save your grandson's life.
They're nowhere in the palace.
We checked locations around the village.
No-one knows of the prisoners' relocation.
They've hidden them where no-one can find them.
The king's interference
let the prince act so long as Forbidden Quest.
Are you saying he helped his grandson
to expose him as king? Why?
Maybe he intends to face Gwi with his grandson?
If that's true, he wouldn't have interfered today.
One thing's certain. To save his grandson,
he will make Yang-Sun into Forbidden Quest.
Say something, Father.
Why'd you behave that way?
You know the Scholar?
What's the matter with you?
- He was trying to save us... - Save us?
You have no clue who he killed!
He devours people...
What are you saying? He killed someone?
Answer!
Evidence was in your homes!
You deny being Forbidden Quest?
We're being framed.
Although I sold banned books for a living,
I didn't write those papers.
So how do you explain this?
- That's... - We were just asked to pass it on.
Have mercy, lord!
We know nothing!
Punish these men till they admit the truth!
- Do it. - Yes!
I had them relocated.
No vampire can find them, so don't worry.
Naeuri!
Naeuri, Naeuri!
I tried to stop her.
It's fine.
Naeuri.
If I give you that book, will you free my husband and daughter?
Sure.
I remember that book now.
My husband went to the temple a few days ago
and he took that book.
Seo Jung-do's death memorial?
What's the matter?
Seo Jung-do worked for Prince Sado before Gwi bit him.
Why'd Yang-Sun's father observe his memorial?
Father.
Listen to me.
If you admit to being Forbidden Quest,
I'll spare your lives.
But when the king interrogates you tomorrow,
you won't be spared even if you confess.
But I'm not Forbidden Quest!
I'm...
- Beat them till they confess! - Yes!
Please stop!
We're not the ones you should be punishing!
Blinded by wealth and power,
the ones serving the vampire in the palace are to blame!
My father was sacrificed to the vampire!
You, my grandfather, should be sitting here!
You haven't been punished enough.
Strip them and brand them!
- Don't stop till they confess! - Yes!
No! I'm, I'm...
Please stop!
Not my child, please!
- I'm Forbidden Quest... - Why'd you stop?
- Proceed with my order! - Yes.
Stop, you scoundrels!
A girl...
My child is a girl.
Please have mercy, lord!
That child isn't Forbidden Quest.
- Forbidden Quest is a man. - Shut up!
Say another word, I'll imprison you like your father!
Then you'll sacrifice me to that vampire
like you did to my father.
I lost my son but protected you.
I protected my throne.
But what are you protecting?
If it wasn't for me, when you opposed me,
when you wrote as Forbidden Quest,
and spread posters,
Gwi would've killed you.
If you knew the truth, why'd you stand by?
I gave you a chance to discover who you opposed.
But like your father, your turning "hero"
threatened your people.
- She's a girl dressed as a man? - Yes.
Outrageous.
Even if she's not Forbidden Quest, her crime is punishable by death.
I'll leave Yang-Sun for now.
Tomorrow before the king, she and the rest will be executed.
I know.
With Yang-Sun's life at stake, I'll negotiate with her father.
~I want to be rain falling by your side ~
~as much as my heart won't stop~
~the more you fill me, the more I'll crumble~
~but I can't help but love you still~