Gyebaek (계백)

Gye Baek

Episode 7

These are the Queen's Letter of Authority and the Queen's Imperial Seal.

I will leave the Palace.

What is she up to now?

She wouldn't admit defeat so easily.

She's drawing her last card.

I think she's going to move forces.

- Do you want us to ask for His Majesty's abdication? - How dare you!

You chose him as King. How can you suggest his abdication now?

However, before His Majesty begins to misrule,

...don't you think we need to demonstrate our military power?

Episode 7

Great King Dongmyeong, founder of Baekje...

We implore you to look upon us with favor...

...as we endeavor to save Baekje and the royal throne.

Dongmyeong Shrine: King Dongmyeong (Jumong) Founder of Buyeo and Baekje

General!

General!

What is it?

The fortress is on fire!

Silla found out our army left the fortress and sent a small group to do a surprise attack.

They have infiltrated us to that extent?

It looks like they're waiting for reinforcements to arrive.

They plan to spring a frontal attack.

- Return to the fortress! - Yes, General!

Halt!

- Prime Minister. - General Eui Jik.

For what purpose are you taking your men into the capital?

We are here at the command of our Chief General.

It is clear our help is needed.

If there is help needed in the capital, that is the job of the Palace Guard.

You are in charge of the army at our border.

Furthermore, General Yoon Choong has never made a report to the Minister of Military Affairs.

Take your men and go back.

I need to see General Yoon Choong first!

And if he orders you to start a civil war, you will do so?

Civil war? Your words are bordering on treason!

Try to stop us, but we will continue on our way!

I am Prime Minister of this Kingdom!

I do not wish for our soldiers to fight each other.

These are our brothers and our sons.

If you insist on going to the capital, you will have to slay everyone of them first.

Your men will not be unharmed.

If there are wails of grief from our people from losing their father and their son,

that will be your responsibility.

What did you just say?

General Eui Jik and Eun Sang have turned their horses back.

But the armies of the Eight Clans and five provinces are heading towards Sabi City.

- I'll take care of everything...! - It's all right.

I'll take responsibility for everything.

- Your Majesty! - Don't make me a laughingstock.

Didn't I tell you the Death List can hurt you?

Now all I have to do is give up the crown?

The crown is not something you can take on and off at will.

Do not insult me any further.

In my opinion, there is no king better than you.

I told you this clearly.

I am forever loyal to you.

What is it that you want?

Cast aside your stubbornness and ambition.

Stand with the nobles.

If you do this, Baekje will become more powerful and so will you.

All of the noble's achievements and Baekje's prosperity...

...will be recorded as your accomplishments in history.

You are a man worthy to be a conqueror.

Why do you insist on focusing on the past and on petty politics?

I implore you to see our true intent and move forward towards becoming a true conqueror.

You want a king without any power to become a conqueror?

Is this your way of mocking me?

Mocking you?

If that is what you really think, I will summon all your ministers here.

Tell them about the Death List and execute me and my family!

Tell them.

Send it back into the fire.

I'm going to go back with the sword.

What's the matter with you? Everything turned out fine!

Live here with me.

You won't have anyone to drink with!

I don't drink anymore.

Then why don't you live with me, Gye Baek? That way your father will visit from time to time.

I'm going to stay with Father for a while.

I see how this is going. Father and son are both completely heartless!

I'm off.

If you ever want a drink, come here anytime.

Father, I need to bid farewell to someone.

The girl you wanted to carry on your back?

Father...

I'm indebted to you in many ways, Miss.

And please forgive me for acting so immaturely towards you.

A good man always pays his debts. I will return someday and pay my debt to you.

Well well, you certainly have a glib tongue!

I thought I told you to mind your manners around him.

Go inside.

I deserved that.

- The General...? - He's outside.

I want to ask you something before I leave.

May I keep you in my heart when I leave?

You have yet to come to your senses!

Carry that around your neck. It'll help you come to your senses.

That makes you that happy?

Father, do you know what it feels like?

It feels like I'm walking not on the ground, but on soft and springy rice cakes!

- We need to take you to the doctor. - Father!

Father...!

What's going on, Father?

Don't be scared. There must be a misunderstanding.

The nobles won't be satisfied unless someone pays.

I have burnt the Death List and given you Mu Jin.

You want General Yoon Choong too?

General Yoon Choong is a loyal subject.

If you sacrifice him, who will remain loyal to you?

Then who do you want?

You really don't know?

You don't know whose promise with Mu Jin made him kidnap me?

You really don't know?

You mean Euija?

No! You can't have Euija!

He has nothing to do with this! I'll take responsibility for everything!

It's too late for that.

Besides, Euija is worthless to this kingdom.

Help me, Seonhwa.

Help me...

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty! What is happening?

I'm ashamed to stand before you.

Everything has been for naught.

What do you mean? I gave you the Death List which records all their crimes!

Cho Rang! Bring wine!

Your Highness, His Majesty is here!

You're here, your Majesty.

You burned the Death List that the General risked his life for!

Are you happy to surrender everything so easily?

Mu Jin and Gye Baek are going to die so that you can live.

Are you out of your mind?

Father, what did His Majesty say? He's going to set us free, right?

That's right.

His Majesty is certainly powerful!

Eat slowly! You'll choke.

- Go ahead and eat, Father. - All right.

Eat this!

It's good, isn't it?

It is.

- I suffered too much the last time I drank. - I want to pour you a drink.

All right then. Just one cup.

Thank you for growing up so well.

You must not live like me.

You must never hold a sword or fight.

You must never hurt your family.

Live a simple life as a farmer.

If you make extra money, don't just keep it but use it for others.

Thank you.

Thank you for pouring my wine.

Father, you're acting strange tonight. I've never heard you talk so much!

That's because I'm happy.

Me too, Father. I love you!

Rascal!

Father, you must live a long life for the sake of my two mothers.

I'll take good care of you.

All right.

Your Majesty, I need to ask you something! Please allow me to come in!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Please allow me to come in!

Your Majesty!

How pitiful. It sounds like a last wish.

Pity is forbidden.

Euija collaborated with Mu Jin to kidnap me. He is guilty of grand treason.

He will have to pay with his life.

I need to ask you something! Please give me your permission!

- Your Majesty! - What is it?

Mu Jin has asked for an audience with you to request his punishment.

- Your Majesty, I, Euija... - Silence!

You want to be punished?

Your Majesty!

I have lost.

Are you being sincere?

I am.

How strange. The Mu Jin I know would not have answered so quickly.

Is that so? You are indeed astute!

How... how did things end up that way?

Does justice exist?

If both you and Euija die...

...I don't know if I can carry on.

No! I will not let the Prince die!

I start this and so I will end it.

My life wasn't real anyway.

I didn't live a life. I merely gritted my teeth and continue to breathe.

I no longer have any desire to continue living.

But...

But Gye Baek... But my son...

Please take care of him.

No, no...!

I can't do that!

This is what Mu Jin wants.

This is to save you and Gye Baek.

Do not waste Mu Jin's sacrifice.

Where is my father going?

He'll be back soon. Let's go.

I'll go with my father!