Gyebaek (계백)

Naesin jwapyeong, you're a loyal subject of this country.

I will repent before you sometime in the future.

Do you know who the culprit is?

It must be either a Silla spy or an assassin.

Yes, that's right. The culprit is a Silla spy.

Let my death prove my innocence.

Who was it? Who killed hyeongnim?

We can't let Gye Baek know.

General Gye Baek. This is the secret document that the Queen sent here regarding Tobi City's strategy.

With her blessings, I was able to capture Tobi City easily.

And also, the price to pay, I helped her gain the acknowledgment of hers, and the Crown Prince's bestowment, from Tang.

Seong Chung is like you, General, a loyal subject,

but what a pity!

Although we're enemies, I've admired you for a very long time.

If you surrender, General, I will treat you sincerely.

How about coming over to my side?

Right, the person who killed Seong Chung, was not me, Gim Chun Chu,

but your Queen.

= Episode 35 =-

Her Majesty said no one is to enter.

Move aside!

I'm sorry Your Majesty. The General forced his way in, therefore...

It's all right. You can leave.

Why are you behaving so rashly.

You call me rash?

Who's the one who actually committed the shameless act?

Are you a Silla spy, Your Majesty?

The traitor who betrayed Baekje, was it you?

I don't know what you're talking about.

The one who leaked our intelligence concerning Tobi City to Gim Chu Chu.

Furthermore, the price for that was the acknowledgement from Tang concerning yours and the Crown Prince's bestowment.

Seong Chung hyeongnim came to know of the matter,

that's why you killed him.

Why? Why is it you dare not look at it?

If look, will it make any difference?

Surely it's content will say that I am the spy.

So, do you want to inform His Majesty?

Go ahead, His Majesty already knows of it.

Your Majesty, General Gye Baek is here.

Let him in.

Shouldn't you be in Doksan City?

We have completed our offensive there.

Do you know about the Queen being a Silla spy?

Are you aware of it?

Yes, I know of it.

So, you also know that she killed Seong Chung hyeongnim?

Yes, that's right.

So how can you just let the matter be?

Then what do you expect me to do?

Do you want me to kill Eun Go with my own hands?

Your Majesty.

Would you be able to do it?

Could you kill Eun Go with your own hands?

Yes, if it was me, I would kill her.

We lost 8 000 soldiers because of one person.

They too have parents, wives and children.

Even if she's the most precious person to you right now,

even if she was more precious than my own life at one time,

to betray Baekje and bring about the deaths of 8,000 men,

she must be held accountable for it.

I will pay that price on her behalf.

Your Majesty.

I will do anything.

Concerning the loss of the 8 000 soldiers, I will deal with it.

I will extend my help and save 8 000 commoners, 80 000 commoners.

Don't you feel apologetic and sorry for Seong Chung hyeongnim?

Seong Chung hyeongnim and I were different.

I left you at one time, but he stayed steadfastly by your side all this while.

Can you live with that?

I know. Heung Su knows this as well.

But, for my sake, and not for the country's sake,

he doesn't want to say anything further.

Gye Baek, can't you do that as well?

Just keep it in your heart, just know that Eun Go is the perpetrator of the crime.

You can do that also.

There's nothing that I can do. I can't abandon her.

Is Your Majesty the monarch of just one woman?

Are you not the monarch of this country, Baekje?

Not just the monarch of one woman.

I am sorry.

Have you told His Majesty?

No matter what you say it's useless,

my mouth will never say those words that you want to hear.

I've been a Baekje general for a long time.

I continue to live because of the love and respect showered on me by the people.

Whenever I return triumphant, they strew flowers in my path,

to celebrate my homecoming.

Whenever they call my name,

my heart fills up with warmth.

I've been able to survive on the battlefield, not because I'm capable,

but because their families have said to me ten million times not to die, but to come home alive.

I continue to push myself forward as repayment to them.

I've gained much knowledge and experience on the battlefield.

Your Majesty, as Baekje's longtime Queen,

what have you realized?

As this country's most precious woman,

what have you gained?

Are you trying to teach me now?

What is it that you are trying to say exactly?

Heaven, and the people of this country,

if they have given you your past glory,

as a human being, one must repay this.

So, shouldn't Your Majesty also repay the people for what they've given to you?

General...

I won't do anything.

I won't ask for you to be punished, nor will I forgive you.

But please remember this.

Even if I don't do anything, Your Majesty will pay a price for this eventually.

Your Majesty, we have a serious problem.

Hurry up, you have to leave this place with me immediately.

What is it? What's written here?

What does it say? What's written here?

How can this be? It says our Queen is a Silla spy.

Silla spy?

Is it true? How can that be? It doesn't make any sense.

Just to obtain Tang's acknowledgement,

she sold our country's military secrets to Silla.

Seriously, the royal family has sold out Baekje?

If this is true, our Baekje is finished.

How can that happen?

How can the Queen betray Baekje?

The situation is far from good. These accusations were pasted all over the walls of Sabi City.

This must surely be the work of Gim Chun Chu's spies acting under his orders.

Your Majesty, you can't return to the palace now.

We must keep away.

Where can I go?

Let's go to Silla together.

I was afraid something like this might happen, that's why I didn't kill my subordinate.

I've contacted him, let's meet up with him.

Then what about Hyo?

Hasn't Prince Hyo been sent to Wae country as an envoy?

We'll just notify him to stay there for the time being.

Your Majesty, please make up your mind.

What shall we do? It's all the Queen's fault.

It's all because of the Queen that my son died on the battlefield.

What shall we do?

Stop calling her Queen.

If this is true, she's not the Queen,

and not a subject of Baekje.

For her own selfish desires, and that of her son, she betrayed the country.

Your Majesty, let's get out of here quickly.

She betrayed Baekje!

Your Majesty, are you all right?

Let's go to Silla.

You have made up your mind?

We have to go. We have to see Gim Chun Chu.

You've made a wise decision.

Your Majesty. Your servant, Sa Taek Ja has something to report.

Last night there were messages pasted all over the walls of Sabi City,

but it's difficult for me to speak of the contents.

What is the matter all about?

The Queen and wisa jwapyeong have been accused as spies.

Your Majesty, this could be a rumour spread by the enemy,

but if there's any truth in it, then this is a most heinous crime.

We must start an investigation into the matter immediately.

Your Majesty, time is of the utmost importance, please let us have your edict quickly.

Jojeong Jwapyeong.

Yes, Your Majesty.

This must surely be Silla's evil plan.

Look for the culprits of this evil plan immediately.

Be meticulous in your investigation concerning the Queen and wisa jwapyeong.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Didn't you say she was here?

She clearly didn't go out.

Your Majesty, the Queen's whereabouts are unknown.

Your Majesty, we weren't able to locate the whereabouts of wisa jwapyeong.

Your Majesty, it seems like both of them have gone into hiding.

Looks like the messages on the city walls are true.

Order the palace guards to pursue both of them immediately.

Make sure they are brought before me.

Your servant complies with your order, Your Majesty.

Doksan City and Dongjang City, you entered the cities without any bloodshed?

This looks like Silla's plan.

To abandon the city, giving the impression that they don't want to fight so that we'll let our guard down,

but planning a massive attack secretly.

Resurrection? That's a possibility.

But with our alliance with Goguryeo,

no matter where they choose to attack, they'll be similarly attacked.

Would Gim Chun Chu do that if he doesn't have any backing?

The one that Gim Chun Chu trusts, isn't it Tang?

Will Silla and Tang launch a joint attack?

Looks like I'll have to go to Goguryeo personally, and meet Yeong Gye Somun.

The capital is in turmoil, will things be fine if you are not around?

This is more important than that.

Rather than just one person, the Queen, this will affect the lives of all the people of Baekje.

Yes, you're right. You must be careful.

Hyeongnim, you should also finish up the book on the art of warfare as soon as possible.

Yes, I will work harder.

= Goguryeo's Camp =-

You came at the right time, I was about to seek you out.

Is it concerning Silla?

Not Silla, but Tang.

What is it?

Tang has readied 2 000 warships.

Did you say 2 000? 2,000 will mean they can carry 100 000 soldiers, right?

Just as you said General, Goguryeo and Baekje

are sitting in the same boat through rain and thunderstorms.

Don't just look at the problem from Baekje's angle.

I hope that you're able to widen your vision before making any decisions.

I'll do the same.