Legend of the Evil Lake (천년호)

57 B.C. As the tribal age drew to a close-

-the kingdom of Silla began to annex nearby tribes.

Auta - leader of the Moon Tribe.

Bak Hyeokgeose -the first emperor of Silla.

Why are you so full of hate and desire to kill my people?

How can I forgive those who disgrace my land with their vicious spells?

Your land?

This has been our home as long as that Great Tree has been here.

How dare you claim this land?

I gave you the opportunity to serve my kingdom - but you refused.

I'll grind your skin and bones into ashes.

While this sword is here, you will notable netherworld again.

896 A.D. -the ninth year of the reign of Queen Jinseong of Silla.

The rebels are are everywhere, and our people are crossing the border.

Our country is in distress.

They say that heroes emerge in times of trouble.

If you could help us...

I've never heard of subjects choosing their own monarchs.

Don't get me wrong.

I mean that people suffer because of the monarch's wrongdoings.

Then you must faithfully serve Her Majesty.

You only see what you want to see.

I can no longer protect Silla by myself-

from all the rebels.

Great Emperor of Silla...

Give me the strength to defend the 1,000-year-old kingdom of Silla.

Charge!

I've alerted the rear guards.

Talwi!

Even after a victory, they look like a bunch stragglers.

Hold your tongue.

You haven't even taken part in a proper battle, General Bang.

Your Majesty... My duty is to protect you.

I've never had the opportunity.

How should we deal with the rebels' overwhelming forces?

We have to make sure they don't get any support from the people.

Your Majesty...

We should send an envoy to China and wait for their reply.

I'm afraid China would attack Silla under the pretect of reinforcements.

You have to get rid of the nobility and find able men.

Confine yourself defense matters, and I'll handle domestic affairs.

You should focus on your own tasks.

Silence!

The country is withdrawing thieves...

And in the palace, people are conspiring to assume the throne.

Biharang...

Will you stay and defend me?

I will do my utmost, Your Majesty.

Biharang.

Your Majesty...

Ja Woon-bi was the name?

Don't get involved with a peasant girl.

How have you been, master?

Those wounds look severe. It must have been a bloody battle.

I'll be fine. Don't worry about me.

General!

Will you marry me?

About Biharang's girl...

Her father was executed for aiding rebels.

How can you trust someone who won't marry a royal family member-

because of a peasant girl?

I've killed far too many to be able to save my country.

It is your destiny.

If you hold on to a passing fate, it becomes yours.

Your Majesty! Rebels have invaded Mujinju.

They are too powerful. We have to send General Biharang.

The capital was recently attacked by those awful peasants.

Send General Kim to Mujinju instead.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty! The rebels have captured Mujinju!

What happened to the ruler of Mujinju?

He was mercilessly killed.

Only General Biharang can save us from the rebels.

Your Majesty...

lf Daeya Fortress should fall, then Silla is in great danger.

Let me defend Silla from the rebels.

I'll let you take your place in the field again.

That is my duty.

Nine years have gone by...

If it wasn't for all the fighting...

...you and I could have been together.

Back then, I needed Prime Minister Wihong to defend the throne.

On the other hand...

The only one who had a special place in my heart was...

Your Majesty...

I heard he was concerned about you even on his death bed.

Yes, he was.

Biharang...

if the fighting is too dangerous, save yourself and come back to me.

General!

It will protect you.

You have to be strong. Love turns into hate when it's broken.

-General Bang... -Yes, sir.

Her Majesty displays far too much affection for General Biharang...

The general has been seriously injured. Follow me.

Don't blame me for killing you. I'm just following orders.

Talwi!

We could sample her pleasures before we kill her.

I must be off. Take care of the rest thoroughly.

They might ambush you. Don’t go by yourself.

The sword is gone.

This place gives me the creeps.

Let’s get ot of here.

Ja Woon-bi!

Ja Woon-bi!

Ja Woon-bi!

Ja Woon-bi!

Let's split up and look for her.

Be careful.

Ja Woon-bi!

Ja Woon-bi!

Ja Woon-bi!

Ja Woon-bi!

Ja Woon-bi!

-Ja Woon-bi! -General!

Ja Woon-bi!

General!

-Getaway! -General! It's no use!

Although she wanted to be my wife...

...she never asked me for anything.

And she never said anything...

She was afraid she would be a hindrance in the future.

Emperor Hyeokgeose's thousand- year-old seal has been broken.

The evil spirit Auta has been released.

Auta! Who’s that?

Before the time of Silla, many tribes shared this land.

Auta was the leader of one of the tribes.

My ancestors were instructed by Emperor Hyeokgeose to guard the seal.

After a thousand years, the task was handed down to me.

Ja Woon-bi was supposed to succeed me...

General... On my way home, I saw soldiers dressed in black.

One of them had a big scar on his face.

Aren't they members of the Royal Guard?

Who dares to stop us?

Kill them!

General!

Bitch!

Don't you know what your soldiers have done?

How dare you treat the commander of the Royal Guard like a common soldier?

Besides, it doesn't concern you.

Are you telling me Her Majesty gave the order to kill Ja Woon-bi?

-That's not what I said! -Was it you?

I know Ja Woon-bi's father was a rebel.

You may get Her Majesty to believe that you're loyal-

-but I am aware of your evil intentions.

I find it alarming that Her Majesty holds you in such high regard.

General!

Did you give the order to kill Ja Woon-bi?

What are you talking about?

One of your Royal Guards tried to kill her.

I don't understand...

Are you telling me that you were not involved?

Your anger fills the entire room.

-Put the sword down! -Was it you or not?

How dare you walk in here with a sword in your hand?

Throw the sword away!

Get her!

Close the gate!

That way!

Kill her!

You can go...

Well? Did you find out who's responsible?

Punish me, for I have been disloyal.

I could punish you for treason.

But... I can understand your actions.

Don't worry, and stand up.

Your Majesty...

I've thought about you every moment of every day.

Biharang...

Who are you?

Where’s Biharang?

Biharang!

Guards!

Guards! Guards!

Didn't you hear me?

Your people do not change - even after a thousand years.

Trying to take away the only thing that's left.