Episode 15
Father.
Try holding it.
How heavy does the sword feel?
It's too heavy.
A sword is strength.
If you swing it, and slay an innocent man...
that weight will be hard to handle.
Did you ever slay an innocent man?
Just once in my life...
I slayed an innocent man.
Choi Kang Chi!
Who's there?
He's here.
- He's trying to kill you. - Who?
Who do you mean?
Wol Ryung, your father.
My father?
Didn't you say my father already died?
He's returned as a Thousand Year Demon.
He's trying to destroy everything related to Seo Hwa.
Including you, Seo Hwa's son...
He'll try to destroy everything around you.
Hurry, and run away.
Kang Chi, help me!
Yeo Wool.
Yeo Wool! Yeo Wool!
Don't move.
Who are you?
What's your identity?
My name is Wol Ryung.
Wol Ryung?
That's right.
That's my name.
And you?
I'm Dam Yeo Wool from Moo Hyung Do Gwan.
Dam Yeo Wool?
Are you the daughter of Sheriff Dam Pyung Joon?
I guess so.
But, how do you know Choi Kang Chi?
You know Choi Kang Chi?
I know his father.
He was a mythical being that Sheriff Dam Pyung Joon slayed 20 years ago.
What?
You didn't know?
The one that killed Choi Kang Chi's father is Sheriff Dam Pyung Joon, your father.
I guess you really didn't know.
Then...
Choi Kang Chi doesn't know that either?
Is that so?
What's your identity?
Why did you appear in front of me saying such nonsense?
I'm warning you.
You'll never be able to destroy me with that.
Yeo Wool!
Yeo Wool.
Are you okay?
You didn't get hurt?
What's wrong?
What did you witness?
Yeo Wool.
He's planning to make a new type of iron-clad fleet.
A new type of iron-clad fleet?
Are you saying Lee Soon Shin is capable of making such a boat?
The boat hasn't been built yet.
So, I can't say that he'll be able to make one. But...
I'm sure that this iron-clad ship is what he plans to build with my father’s silver.
How can I believe that you're not lying?
What do you mean?
You may be bringing me false information to trick me.
No?
I'm standing at the edge of a cliff.
A cliff where I have nothing to hold onto, and nowhere to put my foot...
I'm just hanging on to try and save my poor sister's life.
I'm using all of my strength to hang on.
I'm just trying to live and save my sister...
I'm just barely hanging on. So...
Don't push me anymore. Don't...
try to test me anymore.
Do you understand?
Which is the truth?
Is he being sincere?
Or, not?
Looking at it realistically...
isn't it impossible to construct such a fleet?
- So, you think this blueprint is a trap? - Maybe...
he's giving you false information...
There is only one way to find out the truth.
What did you see that made you sprain your ankle?
What?
You didn't know?
The one who killed Choi Kang Chi's father is Sheriff Dam Pyung Joon, your father.
It was nothing.
A girl walking around the forest alone in the middle of the night...
I was worried hearing you disappeared without saying anything.
You know how dangerous the forest is these days.
Being a girl, don't you have any fears?
Why do you...
keep reinforcing that I'm a girl?
You're a girl, no? Should I call you a boy?
You see me as a girl?
What makes you any different?
Of course, I see you as a girl.
All done.
Here.
What?
We should go down now.
Master will be worried.
I know.
Then...
Nothing seems like before, right?
The new owner is not very interested in running the inn.
I don't know why he took it over when he's not even interested in it.
Be careful. Someone may hear.
Choi Ma Reum.
Yes, Young Master.
Would I be able to take over this inn again?
After that, will I be able to dream of having my life back?
He is Park Tae Seo, the son of the original owner of the Hundred Year Inn.
He is smart and reasonable.
He was captured, but now it seems he's working for Jo Gwan Woong.
If he is alive, that child will be around his age.
Are you talking about your son?
Does it hurt a lot? You can't walk?
It's okay. It's bearable.
Get on my back.
What are you doing?
No, thanks. I don't do things like that.
It's okay. Just get on my back.
I don't want to.
It's embarrassing.
Then, should I carry you?
- What? - Which do you prefer?
Do you want to get on my back, or should I just carry you?
It's not like I have a broken leg. I just twisted it.
It's fine. I can walk.
Then, I'll just carry you.
Hey, I'm fine. Let me down.
No.
It's a long way to the school. Let me down.
I said no.
It'll be hard for you.
You don't even weigh as much as a sack of rice.
Just remain quiet.
Act like it's nothing.
And let me take care of you.
What kind of a girl can't do that?
I just feel bad.
It's no trouble at all.
Even if I have to walk like this all night, I can do it.
So, just stay still.
That's right.
Now, you're listening.
Kang Chi.
Yes?
Thank you.
Gon!
Didn't you hear anything I said? I told you to be careful.
What were you doing with him this late at night?
I told you.
- I hurt my leg. - You are engaged to Tae Seo, now!
You didn't even ask about my thoughts. That was your decision.
It's lawful for girls to get married to the suitor that the parents choose.
Is it because of Kang Chi's father?
I heard that you killed Kang Chi's father.
Is that true?
Is that why you were being so cold to Kang Chi?
Is that why you were so distant to Kang Chi?
Does Kang Chi know, too?
He doesn't know anything.
- Then, who did you hear that from? - Answer me, first.
Why did you do it? Why did you kill Kang Chi's father?
Why?
- It's been a long time... - Father!
I have nothing to say about that to you. You may leave.
Just as I thought.
Seeing you pull out your sword at an innocent man...
you're just like your father.
Father would never use his sword against an innocent man.
But, that mythical being was pure and innocent.
No way.
Believe my words.
All of this is true.
No way.
What do I do, Kang Chi?
Did you call for me, Master?
Gon.
Yes, Master.
We'll have to keep Kang Chi and Yeo Wool separated.
What?
A ban? Father's banned me?
Yes, he's banned you from leaving your room.
Move.
I'm going to talk to Father, myself.
- You can't go out. - Step aside, Gon!
Starting today, the brothers will stand guard in front of your room.
If you disobey Master's orders, and leave this room...
all of the brothers, including myself, will get punished.
What?
That's what Father said?
That's how serious he wants you to take his orders.
So, please follow Master's orders.
What about Kang Chi?
Where is Kang Chi now?
Who are you?
It's me, Tae Seo.
Kang Chi. How did you get here?
What are you doing here?
I have something to confirm with you.
Confirm?
Did you go into the navy base, and steal the plan for the iron-clad fleet?
Iron-clad fleet?
What are you talking about?
The iron-clad fleet that Admiral Lee is planning.
You don't know about it?
Did you really betray us?
I have to protect my only sister, Chung Jo.
As you know, Chung Jo is the only family I have left.
I see.
So, you have truly changed.
- If you know yourself and your enemy... - What?
You'll win every battle.
Stop.
That's enough.
It's certain.
He's not lying to you.
What's all this?
I was just confirming your loyalty to me.
The only reason I have sided with you, is for my sister.
Do you understand?
So, don't touch my conscience that I have put aside for my sister's sake.
Conscience?
Why would you hang onto something so cumbersome?
Conscience calls for righteousness and justice.
Which creates pride for the nobles.
All of that is useless. It's just a big bluff.
What?
Instead, be realistic.
Now that you've thrown away everything, for the sake of you and your sister's lives...
you seem much more humane.
Kang Chi.
Kang Chi!
Monk!
You're awake?
How do you feel? Can you move?
Here, drink this. This is a special medicine from Master Gong Dal.
I think it's fermented red ginseng? I hear it's very good for you.
Here.
I told you to run away. Why are you still here?
How can I run away and abandon a sick man?
I'm not such a cruel kid.
You're in no situation to worry about others.
Your father is searching the woods trying to kill you.
How can that be my father?
Even if he's a mythical being, there are certain natural laws.
If he's trying to kill me, how can you say that he's my father?
No?
You may end up dying.
You told me I would never die.
Between mythical beings, you can kill each other.
If it's possible for me to die, it also means that I'm capable of killing him.
No?
You're so frustrating.
Stop talking nonsense.
You will never be able to win over Wol Ryung.
Why are you trying to face someone who you are incapable of beating?
He...
touched something that he should never have touched.
So, don't try to stop me. You should go somewhere safe.
- Kang Chi... - Don't worry about me.
Now that I know who he is, that's all I need to know.
Like the old saying, 'If you know yourself and your enemy...'
- 'you'll win every battle'? - No.
'If you know yourself and your opponent, you either become enemies...'
'or you become friends.'
No?
That's right. That's how you would have answered.
Take care, Monk.
What's this?
Yeo Wool!
Sung, where is Yeo Wool?
Where's Dam Yeo Wool?
- You see... - Is she training?
Is she in her room? I need to tell her something urgently.
What's the urgency?
Gon!
The plants... The plants in the forest were climbing up my legs...
What?
Never mind. Not you, where is Yeo Wool?
She's banned from coming out.
What? Banned?
I'm the one who will be assisting you starting today.
I will be teaching you several things.
What kind of things?
First, we'll start with the basics like sewing and embroidery.
What?
Sewing?
Yes.
Before then, you'll have to get changed.
Get changed.
Tell Father I need to talk to him. Right now!
What is it?
Sewing?
You want me to learn sewing?
You're engaged, so you should learn the ways of the housewives.
You told me never to forget the weight of a sword.
You taught me sword fighting to protect the people.
That's what you taught me!
Live as a woman.
Lay down the sword, and find happiness as a housewife.
That's what I want for you.
If it's not Kang Chi, I don't want to.
What did you say?
If it's not Kang Chi, I don't want to live as anything.
You think that's something you should say to your father?
What father in this world would give his daughter to a half human?
Father.
And, if he finds out I killed his father, how do you think Kang Chi will react?
If he tries to take revenge, what will you do?
Please...
Don't make me have to put heavy blood on my sword twice.
Still, how can you lock up a perfectly healthy person?
- Does that make sense? - Nonetheless...
this is all because of you.
Why? What did I do?
Master had to do this because of your behavior towards her.
So, don't show yourself in front of her, anymore.
Locking up her body will lock up her heart as well?
Tying up one's legs will tie up one's heart?
- Watch what you say. - Just tell me to get out of here.
Instead of punishing her.
Don't worry, I'm planning to kick you out soon.
Put that around your waist.
Why?
Just do it.
Like this?
You...
What did you just do?
Now, you have nine left.
What?
For the next three days, you better take care of the rest of those bells.
And if I don't?
As soon as you lose all those bells, you will be expelled from Moo Hyung Do Gwan.
What?
This kid...
Who do you think you are?
You think you have some special right from Master Dam?
What right do you have to expel me?
I'm one of the Four Masters who symbolizes the plum blossoms.
It's three days.
Within those three days, I'll make you disappear from here forever.
You're talking nonsense!
You don't talk about sewing. You do it with your hands.
Does this make any sense? I thought the Four Masters were the best of the best.
Gon was the best? Since when?
I'm starting to question the level of the Four Masters.
You should never underestimate Gon.
He's the best at sword fighting after Master Dam.
All he does is chase after Yeo Wool, and act as her bodyguard.
You have eight left.
What the heck...
How can you come from behind?
You're cheating!
How can you cheat when there are no rules?
What?
At this rate, you'll be kicked out within a day.
Should I give you one of these?
This is my second special medicine.
I made this out of red ginseng.
Maybe you should take one of these, and get some strength.
No, thanks.
Who is it?
It's me, Kang Chi.
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
Did the bell test finally start?
It did.
I see.
I guess Kang Chi will soon be kicked out of here.
Right, Master?
Who knows?
You have seven left.
That kid...
- Now, you have six left. - That kid!
Hey, stop right there.
Five.
You!
I can't do this.
Look here, I really don't think I can do this.
I can't sense where the needle will point out.
I hear you are capable of handling a much bigger sword.
I've handled a sword like my own arm for nearly a decade.
Then...
Think of the needle as a sword, and use it.
But, I have no training in needlework.
Nothing gets accomplished in a day.
So, be optimistic, and patiently do it one by one.
Now.
Do I have to continue worrying like this?
What's this?
Grow.
Grow!
How strange.
Before, the plants were growing on their own.
Grow.
What did you just say?
According to the rumors, that kid, Choi Kang Chi...
I mean, Sir Choi Kang Chi is the offspring of a gumiho that was killed 20 years ago.
All of the murders in the woods are Sir Kang Chi's doing...
Hey! How dare you say such nonsense?
If Kang Chi is the offspring of a gumiho, I would be dead already.
- I know, but people are.... - Shut your mouth!
Those of you spreading false rumors about others...
If I ever catch you...
I will destroy you!
- Understood? - Yes.
Anyway, why did that rumor spread?
I don't feel good about this.
- Have you been well, Admiral Lee? - I've been well.
How are the murder cases progressing along?
Actually I came to see you because there's been a report made about that.
What do you mean?
You may not know, but 20 years ago, a gumiho appeared here.
And Sheriff Dam Pyung Joon searched three months for it, and killed it.
And?
And, we found out later that the gumiho had an offspring.
And that offspring is Choi Kang Chi.
What?
I hear all those bodies in the woods were killed by Choi Kang Chi.
You think that makes sense? Who reported such nonsense?
It was Lord Jo Gwan Woong from the Hundred Year Inn.
Unless he want to be blamed for taking care of a monstrous offspring...
tell him to send Choi Kang Chi to the police, and have him undergo investigation.
- Undergo an investigation? - If Choi Kang Chi is human...
he has no reason to deny the investigation.
It's not right to bring an innocent man to the police to get investigated.
Remind Admiral Lee that his agreement with me is still valid.
If Choi Kang Chi is responsible for all those murders in the woods...
the Admiral will also be punished for protecting him.
Is he threatening me with that agreement?
He should know that the innocent citizens are the ones who are being threatened.
There were numerous corpses found in the woods.
In this situation, you should send Choi Kang Chi to the police...
and let him be thoroughly investigated.
Wouldn't that be better than getting all the citizens shaken up?
Let's see if he will be able to protect Choi Kang Chi like before.
Why are you trying to fight the Admiral?
He will never side with me.
So, I have to destroy him.
Sir! The merchant is here.
Let him in!
You can go, now.
Welcome.
Did you get some rest?
Thanks to you, I stayed comfortably.
How is the head merchant doing?
How horrible, that the agreement is putting Admiral Lee in this situation.
Did he say anything else to you?
No.
He cares a lot for Kang Chi, I'm sure he has a lot on his mind.
Shouldn't we plan something?
Admiral Lee may be put in danger.
If that happens, the entire navy may be at risk.
That's why I hurried over here.
Kang Chi.
- You're banned from coming out? - Yeah.
Look at this.
Can you believe I have to learn to sew at this age?
It must have hurt a lot.
I would rather be stabbed by a sword. Being pricked by a needle hurts so much.
It's something I can't handle.
- Still, I feel a bit better. - Why?
Now, you won't go into the woods by yourself.
And you won't try to save the world alone.
Hey, Choi Kang Chi, how can you say that?
Also, you won't be put in danger anymore because of me.
Still, this is not right.
I feel so suffocated.
What is this plant?
It's not just any plant.
Look, carefully.
What do you think? Pretty amazing, right?
Did you do that? How?
How did you do that?
I don't know either.
How can you do it when you don't know how?
I just looked at it, and told it to grow. And it did!
Wow, you have such a special talent.
You're amazing.
Here.
Thanks, Kang Chi.
My Lady, did you get to see Young Master Tae Seo?
No.
I hear he is no longer here.
Then, what about Kang Chi? He's not here, either?
So, did you finish what you needed to do?
Yes, Head Mistress. I'm done.
I wanted to get some air. Thank you for bringing me here.
Let's go back, then.
You didn't know?
The one who killed Choi Kang Chi's father is Sheriff Dam Pyung Joon, your father.
And if he finds out that I killed his father, how do you think Kang Chi will react?
If he tries to get revenge, what will you do?
If that happens, what happens to us, Kang Chi?
What's this?
Finally, I have counted all the beans in this bag!
Is that so?
So, how many beans were there?
13,000!
And 786!
How many?
13,000!
And 786!
Oh my!
- How can this be? - That's what I'm saying.
How can this be?
How did I count all those beans?
I'm so proud of myself.
So, tell me. I got the exact number, right?
You're wrong.
- I'm wrong? - Yeah, you're wrong.
Then 13,787?
No.
Then 13,788?
No!
You're not even close to the answer.
No way! I know I counted right.
One by one, I put all my effort into counting and recounting.
What good is that? You didn't get the answer.
Is it possible that there's no right answer?
What kind of a problem has no right answer?
Then, please...
give me a hint. Okay?
What's this?
It's a broom.
Grab it.
Why can't you get a hold of this broom?
Because your movement is faster than mine.
Wrong.
Wrong?
You can't grab it because you're only aiming for the broom.
What do you mean?
Well, what could it possibly mean?
The important thing is substance.
Do you understand?
Substance?
What's that?
He told me to get the broom, so I did.
But, I can't get it because the broom is my only aim?
What's this all about?
So what do you plan on doing?
If Kang Chi gets in the way of Admiral Lee's plan...
I will have to sacrifice that kid to prevent it.
Grab the broom.
But, you can't get it because you're only aiming for the broom.
What's this? I shouldn't grab the broom?
Then, how do I grab the broom?
I have no idea.
What does he mean?
Who's there?
Who are you?
Hello, Young Master Tae Seo.
Who are you?
What brings you here so late in the night?
Are you here because you're curious about me?
I guess so.
It's good that you're here. I was curious about you, as well.
Who are you?
Are you Choi Kang Chi?
I asked who you are!
My name is Gu Wol Ryung.
If you give up on becoming human, and decide to live as a mythical being...
I will spare your life.
I can't live like that.
It's my dream to live as a human.
No!
She has a Choon Hwa Gwan tattoo on her shoulder?
Are you Korean?
Do you want to repossess the Hundred Year Inn?
I can do that for you.
The Admiral is in trouble?
Who's curious whether I'm the offspring of a gumiho?
Whoever wants to know, gather in front of the Hundred Year Inn.
I will let you know.
You seem like a man these days.
So, you like that?
What do you think?