The Night Watchman (야경꾼 일지)

Episode 16

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Who is he?

He's a very scary ghost!

He turns vengeful spirits into evil ones!

Is that so? Then why is he here?

My Prince!

Are you okay, my Prince?

Wake up, my Prince!

What's all this fuss about?

Are you really okay?

What? What is it?

It's nothing. Nothing is good.

Please go back to sleep.

Imagine the great pagoda, representing the peaceful reign of mine...

Piercing through the sky!

Just thinking about me makes me feel great!

Everyone will look up to me once the pagoda is completed.

Don't you agree?

I'm concerned about those who are objecting to this pagoda.

Even the Prime Minister agreed to this.

Who would dare disagree with the decision of the royal court?

I heard the dissent is rising among the people...

because of rising taxes and conscription of labor.

That's why I called you.

I name Prince Wolgang to be in charge of the construction of the pagoda.

My King...

Listen carefully.

You may collect all taxes necessary for the construction...

And conscript all necessary labor.

You have my permission to execute all those who resent this order.

My King, why are you assigning me with such an important task?

This construction is the most important project of this kingdom.

So isn't it only appropriate that a prince takes charge of the project?

Prime Minister, please assist the Prince to the best of your abilities.

As you wish, my King.

I'm quite worried.

If something goes wrong with the pagoda

it'll impact both the King and Prince Wolgang.

That'll put the entire royal family in jeopardy.

The royal court will do our best to serve our King.

You have nothing to worry about.

I'm afraid all of this is caused by Sadam.

The King has changed ever since Sadam came into the picture.

I think we should move Sadam away from the King.

He's only a lowly priest.

I'll take care of him when the right moment comes.

As of now, the King favors him. So we shouldn't to anything for now.

You're now in charge of the pagoda construction?

How could I be in charge of the pagoda

that will help the ascension of the monster serpent?

I presume the King wants to subdue the people's dissent

with you as the face of this construction.

I want to kill Sadam right now and demolish the pagoda.

You must be patient.

Now that you managed to send Sadam's vengeful spirits to heaven...

the seal on the Monster Serpent will remain for the near future.

I feel a lot better!

Have you thought about it?

I said I don't want to do it!

You're the only one who can make us complete!

I was only the historian who kept the records of the Night Watchmen.

I can't pick up a weapon and fight against ghosts!

I can't do it. No, I don't want to do it.

Leave him alone.

He's such a coward.

You can't expect him to lead in any capacity!

I think that's a bit too harsh.

Am I wrong?

Your mouth is the only thing that has any courage!

My mouth? Wolmae! You're mistaken!

Hear me out!

This is where Sadam is staying.

It could be dangerous.

I'm just worried.

I only want to check if she's gotten back okay.

No one can break your stubbornness.

I'm glad that you're okay.

Why are you here?

I was very worried because you just disappeared.

What are you talking about?

Do you not remember anything about staying with me in my room?

You must have lost your mind!

Are you trying to trick me because we made some acquaintance?

Leave before I drag you out. Now!

I was so worried...

I guess it was unnecessary.

She was a completely different person.

When she was staying in my room...

we were very close as if we had known each other for a long time.

Now that you know she's okay

you shouldn't be concerned about her anymore.

She's not from this kingdom, so she must be different from us.

But...

You can never go back to see the owner of Maeranbang.

You both will be in danger if you're near her.

What do you mean?

That's...

Just remember what I told you.

Do you really have a way to remove both the King and Wolgang?

The day when the pagoda is completed

the King and Prince Wolgang will start attacking each other.

So there'll be a war between brothers.

That'd be the end of the the royal family as we know it.

And you'll be able to achieve your big ambition.

You may be able to control the King...

but can you also control Prince Wolgang?

You'll see in due time.

The King stole your throne.

Go get your throne back!

The King stole your throne.

Go get your throne back!

One more drink, my King!

Drink up!

Who is it?

Why are you here at this hour?

I'm here to get my throne back.

What? Are you mad?

Rin... Don't do this!

Is anyone out there? Rin...

Don't do this, Rin... Everything is my fault...

Let's talk this out, Rin!

Please don't do this, Rin...

Please don't do this, Rin!

Well done!

A coward like this shouldn't be the king.

The throne of the kingdom belongs to you, my Prince!

No!

The Ascension Ceremony?

It'd be to send all those vengeful spirits roaming the capital to heaven.

That'll also stop your migraine.

Is that so? Then I shall do it!

Why is he doing the ceremony all of a sudden?

Something's weird.

Sadam must have an ulterior motive.

You mean...

Something's there. We must stop him.

It'd be performed under the royal order. There's no way we can stop that.

If the royal order is wrong, we must stop it.

We can't stop the royal order.

Sadam is tricking the King while using the ceremony as an excuse.

That doesn't change the fact that the royal order cannot be stopped.

Do you regret becoming a Night Watchman?

My opinion on ghosts has changed ever since I saw In Hwa's ghost.

But...

It pains me to not carry out my duties as a humble servant of my King.

The Night Watchmen were the most loyal men a King could ever have.

I also used to be a loyal servant of my King.

Stopping Sadam's ambition and removing the Monster Serpent...

Those are the most important tasks for the King and the royal family...

And for this kingdom.

The true loyalty.

That's what will take for the King to become wise again.

But I can't even see ghosts...

How could I be able to fully carry out my duties as a Night Watchman?

What are you doing?

If you can block off my attack like you just did...

you'll be an excellent Night Watchman.

But I don't notice the presence of ghosts unless I use the ghost compass.

I couldn't see ghosts in the beginning either.

Is that true?

As I dealt with more ghosts, the eyes of my mind opened.

And that's how I could see them without the ghost compass.

So don't worry about it too much.

One day, you'll become a Night Watchman feared by every ghost out there.

It certainly has been very long!

I brought some herbal medicine from China.

Thank you very much for being concerned for an old person like me.

I wonder how great it'd be if you become Wolgang's wife.

I'm very inadequate, but if that'll bring honor to the royal family...

I'll serve the Prince with my everything.

Have you always liked Wolgang?

Soo Ryun, why are you coming out of the Queen Dowager's residence?

I discussed about my future with the Queen Dowager.

What? I said you can't marry Prince Wolgang!

I shall not give up on Prince Wolgang, Father.

Soo Ryun...

What should I do...

Are you sick? You don't look well these days.

I'm okay. Just a light migraine.

Shouldn't you take some medicine?

I think I'm already better now that you're concerned for me.

I'm glad.

I pray to thee, spirits of heaven.

Please allow the ascension of...

all the ghosts roaming around in this kingdom!

Look at that!

Why is it getting so dark all of a sudden?

No...

These are not regular clouds...

These are vengeful spirits...

What? Vengeful spirits?

The energy of ghosts is increasing.

The sky is clearing up!

All the vengeful spirits are going to heaven!