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Dubbed]Royals on Her Hook
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00:00:01I'm with a great beard out of the river.
00:00:05Wow, looks like I caught a big one today.
00:00:07Whoa, what on earth is this?
00:00:12Young lady, just take me back and you'll have endless wealth and glory.
00:00:18Oh my God, is this the legendary carved spirit?
00:00:25Help! I said take me back to the palace, not send me to meet the reaper!
00:00:33Oh no, he wasn't a carp spirit after all.
00:00:50Hey, old man, don't die on me!
00:01:04Still unconscious? Forgive me!
00:01:10The reaper.
00:01:13Turns out it's a woman.
00:01:17I'm sorry, old man. I thought you were a river spirit.
00:01:19From now on, I will never listen to those customers spouting nonsense.
00:01:27I am no spirit, but I am just as powerful.
00:01:33Oh? Anyone can brag.
00:01:36Who exactly are you, old man?
00:01:41Truth be told, I am the reigning emperor.
00:01:45I had an accident traveling incognito, fell into the river, and drifted all night.
00:01:50Luckily, you fished me out, young lady.
00:01:52You did a great service saving my life.
00:01:54As long as you escort me back, you can have any reward you desire.
00:01:58I can even make you a princess if you wish.
00:02:07Has this guy lost his mind from the water?
00:02:09My grandfather was like this in his later years, too.
00:02:13One minute he claimed to be a god, and the next he said he was a fish.
00:02:17For old folks like him, I know exactly what to do.
00:02:20You just have to humor them.
00:02:27Yes, your majesty.
00:02:29You're soaked through.
00:02:30Do you want to change clothes first?
00:02:38Right.
00:02:40Help me get changed first, then summon the imperial physician.
00:02:47Why does my face hurt this much?
00:03:06Uncle Simon, this old man fell in the river.
00:03:08Help him change into something dry, and lend him some clothes.
00:03:38Tell her to come in and help me dress.
00:03:44You shameless old man, asking an unmarried young woman to dress you?
00:03:49I'll teach you a lesson.
00:03:51Calm down, Uncle Simon.
00:03:52He's clearly not in his right mind.
00:03:57Palace maids have always dressed me.
00:04:00How does that make me shameless?
00:04:03Never mind.
00:04:04I won't argue with you.
00:04:06I won't argue with you.
00:04:20Maid, when will you take me back?
00:04:23Where do you live?
00:04:25The capital.
00:04:26What?
00:04:27Sir, do you even know how far the capital is from here?
00:04:31Then take me to the city.
00:04:34How do we get there?
00:04:36I wouldn't know.
00:04:37I have always traveled by carriage.
00:04:40This old man has really lost his mind.
00:04:48Goodman, let us eat first.
00:04:50We can talk about getting you home later.
00:04:55Besides catching fish, I am also great at cooking them.
00:05:10Smells delicious.
00:05:11Erica, you have not made fish soup in ages.
00:05:13You must be in a good mood today.
00:05:15I pulled a drowning old man from the river today.
00:05:18I made this to warm him up.
00:05:19He is totally confused.
00:05:21He cannot even remember his name or home.
00:05:29Avert your eyes!
00:05:31How dare you stare at me!
00:05:50Have you heard?
00:05:51Erica took in an old man claiming he's the emperor?
00:05:55He has definitely lost his mind.
00:06:00Guys, have you heard anything about a missing old man lately?
00:06:06Are you sure he is not faking it just to freeload food off you?
00:06:11Just let him be.
00:06:12Feeding him will not make us go broke.
00:06:18These wooden boards are too hard.
00:06:21My back is killing me.
00:06:25He snores louder than thunder.
00:06:28How is anyone supposed to sleep?
00:06:31This fish and tofu stew tastes even better than the food in the palace.
00:06:35When I return to the palace, I will make you the head royal chef.
00:06:38Yeah, right.
00:06:39Returning to the palace?
00:06:40I think you're losing your mind.
00:06:42He is totally out of his mind.
00:06:44Stop arguing with him.
00:06:45How dare you insult me!
00:06:53I gradually realized the old man might not be crazy.
00:06:57What he said could be true.
00:07:12What would you two like to eat?
00:07:15We heard.
00:07:16You took in a drowning old man recently.
00:07:26You are looking for him?
00:07:31You are...
00:07:33You are...
00:07:38Master, we are here to take you home.
00:07:41There are too many eyes out here.
00:07:43Please keep quiet for now.
00:07:53These two are definitely hiding something.
00:08:02No need to be so formal, Eric.
00:08:05You see?
00:08:08I was telling the truth.
00:08:12Are they really your family?
00:08:14Why do you look like you do not know them?
00:08:18I command thousands of elite troops.
00:08:20I mean thousands of servants.
00:08:22How am I supposed to know all of them?
00:08:23These men must work for one of my sons.
00:08:25There is no mistake.
00:08:32Is he really the emperor?
00:08:35Our master is not right in the head.
00:08:38Just play along with him.
00:08:41I knew it.
00:08:42If he is the emperor,
00:08:44then I am the king of heaven.
00:08:46Master, it is getting late.
00:08:48Let's get going.
00:08:50It is already dark.
00:08:51You two must have traveled a long way.
00:08:53Eat something before you go.
00:08:56Let me tell you.
00:08:58If you pass this up,
00:08:59you will never find fish this delicious anywhere else.
00:09:13I told you it was delicious.
00:09:18Fair maid.
00:09:19You took such good care of our master.
00:09:21My master will surely reward you.
00:09:24Please come with us.
00:09:27Just take my boat.
00:09:28I'll take you there myself.
00:09:52What?
00:09:53What are you doing?
00:09:54Forgive us.
00:09:55Old man,
00:09:56when you fell off the boat,
00:09:57we thought you died.
00:09:58Who knew you would be so hard to kill?
00:10:02This is regicide!
00:10:03Your entire lineage will be executed for this!
00:10:06Who is behind this?
00:10:07Hmm.
00:10:09Ignore him, Wayne.
00:10:10Tonight,
00:10:11we will silence every witness here.
00:10:13No one will ever know.
00:10:19Ferris,
00:10:20please do not be reckless.
00:10:21I'm just a fisherman.
00:10:23This has nothing to do with me.
00:10:26Please just let me go.
00:10:28That's the price for sticking your nose into this.
00:10:29You chose to take him in.
00:10:30Anyone who was involved in this mess
00:10:32isn't leaving here alive.
00:10:33Shame about your talent for cooking fish.
00:10:35If you were smart,
00:10:36you would have stayed out of this.
00:10:38Let her go!
00:10:39Stop threatening an innocent woman!
00:10:45We've been spotted!
00:10:47Kill them now!
00:10:53Dammit!
00:10:54The food was spiked!
00:10:59You drugged the food!
00:11:19Look who is talking about crooked ends!
00:11:22I am a legitimate business owner!
00:11:24Powerless commoners like us
00:11:25must have ways to defend ourselves!
00:11:30Erica!
00:11:31How did you figure out
00:11:32these two were up to no good?
00:11:36I have run my river stall for years.
00:11:39The docks are full of shady characters
00:11:40and I have seen all sorts of people.
00:11:42When they saw you,
00:11:43it was not relief I saw.
00:11:45Instead,
00:11:45they immediately gripped their weapons
00:11:46through their bags.
00:11:47A murderous look flashed in their eyes.
00:11:49Simon and I noticed
00:11:49something was wrong immediately.
00:11:51Once the food was ready,
00:11:52we secretly applied sleeping powder
00:11:53to the rims of their bowls
00:11:54and the tips of their chopsticks.
00:11:55So when we sat down to eat,
00:11:57they suspected nothing.
00:11:58After that,
00:11:59I volunteered to escort them home.
00:12:00But I was actually keeping watch.
00:12:02If we had been mistaken,
00:12:04we would have simply apologized
00:12:05to their master.
00:12:06But since we were right...
00:12:09Well,
00:12:09we just saved your life again.
00:12:11Will you make me a lord this time?
00:12:16They actually want me dead.
00:12:18They've tried to kill me again and again.
00:12:21How could I have been so blind?
00:12:24Hey, please do not cry.
00:12:25A man of your age should not cry.
00:12:27I was only joking earlier.
00:12:28You do not need to make me a lord.
00:12:30Of course you will be one.
00:12:31Once I deal with those traitors,
00:12:33I will not only make you a lord,
00:12:35but grant you a hereditary title.
00:12:37Save it for when we get back.
00:12:38You are rambling again.
00:12:46Let's see you escape now.
00:12:47When they wake up,
00:12:48we'll question them properly.
00:12:50It is useless.
00:12:51Anyone sent to kill me is ready to die.
00:12:53Once they wake up,
00:12:53if they cannot escape,
00:12:54they will kill themselves.
00:12:56What do we do?
00:12:57We finally caught them alive.
00:12:58We cannot just sit and watch them die.
00:13:00First,
00:13:00I must return to the capital
00:13:01and find the commander
00:13:02of the Imperial Guards.
00:13:04That man is fiercely loyal to me
00:13:05and would never betray me.
00:13:07Come on!
00:13:07You were pushed into the river
00:13:08right under his nose.
00:13:09How is he reliable?
00:13:10And quit talking like an emperor already.
00:13:12You are just inviting the assassins to kill us.
00:13:14Goodman,
00:13:14you had better change your name.
00:13:15They are in the shadows
00:13:16and we are in the open.
00:13:17We must be careful.
00:13:23Call me Arthur Crown, then.
00:13:25Why bother with a fake name?
00:13:26Just call yourself the emperor.
00:13:28This old man is hopeless.
00:13:37They are dead.
00:13:39I was right,
00:13:40was I not?
00:13:41Once their mission failed,
00:13:42if they couldn't escape,
00:13:43they were as good as dead.
00:13:45Besides knowing one of them
00:13:46was Jason Cole,
00:13:47we have no idea
00:13:48who was trying to have you killed.
00:13:49There is no need to investigate.
00:13:51Those with the best claim
00:13:52to the throne
00:13:52are the most suspicious.
00:13:53One of my sons
00:13:54must be behind this.
00:13:55Prince Dylan
00:13:56and Prince Eden
00:13:56are both lords in the capital
00:13:57where their power is deeply entrenched.
00:13:59Only Prince Ryan,
00:14:00my youngest son,
00:14:00was exiled to a remote thief long ago,
00:14:02which actually makes him
00:14:03the safest choice.
00:14:04I have made my decision.
00:14:05I'll go to my youngest son first.
00:14:07The waterway is faster.
00:14:08Since Uncle Simon is rowing,
00:14:10he can take us south together.
00:14:28Arthur,
00:14:29how can you be sure
00:14:30your youngest son
00:14:31is not harboring a grudge
00:14:32and plotting your murder?
00:14:34You did exile him
00:14:35to that distant place.
00:14:40You do not understand the situation.
00:14:42Security around me is airtight.
00:14:43Anyone who could infiltrate
00:14:44the Imperial Gods
00:14:45must have enormous power.
00:14:47Ryan has been at his fee for years.
00:14:49He lost such capabilities long ago.
00:14:52Besides,
00:14:52my youngest son
00:14:53has always been straightforward.
00:14:54He's too honest
00:14:56to scheme against anyone.
00:14:58There's no way he'd rebel.
00:15:01So you are just exploiting
00:15:02a decent man.
00:15:03He had no share
00:15:03in the wealth and glory,
00:15:04yet you seek him
00:15:05the moment you fall from grace.
00:15:20People say this place is lawless,
00:15:23full of ruthless criminals.
00:15:24Looking at it now,
00:15:26that is clearly not the case.
00:15:29This old man
00:15:30doesn't even know
00:15:31his own son's land.
00:15:37Excuse me,
00:15:38which way is
00:15:39Prince Ryan's estate?
00:15:40Are you here for justice
00:15:42or just for grain?
00:15:44What is the difference?
00:15:46If you seek justice,
00:15:47His Highness holds court
00:15:48for an hour every day
00:15:49specifically to receive petitions.
00:15:51If you need food and grain,
00:15:53register at the local office.
00:15:55Anyone living in this district
00:15:56can receive rations for their family,
00:15:58along with seeds for their crops.
00:16:00Judging by how you talk,
00:16:01Prince Ryan really seems like a kind man.
00:16:05You must be from out of town
00:16:07if you have not heard
00:16:08of Prince Ryan.
00:16:10His Highness is the Emperor's own son
00:16:12and has been our great savior.
00:16:14Yes,
00:16:14every household has an altar
00:16:16to pray for him.
00:16:17We pray for his health
00:16:19and for his long life
00:16:20so that he may keep
00:16:22the people of this region
00:16:23safe and sound.
00:16:24I have not even earned
00:16:26that much respect,
00:16:26but this ungrateful son of mine
00:16:28already has.
00:16:28They even built altars for him.
00:16:58Are you visiting from out of town?
00:17:02Goodman,
00:17:02we are here to find Prince Ryan.
00:17:04This gentleman is a distant relative
00:17:06of the prince.
00:17:06We have come to seek his help.
00:17:08Prince Ryan,
00:17:09he's a really great man.
00:17:10He spent years building canals
00:17:12and improving the farmland.
00:17:13He transformed this barren wasteland
00:17:15into a land of abundance.
00:17:16He certainly did.
00:17:18He reformed the local government
00:17:19and kept the law in check.
00:17:21Life is much better for us now.
00:17:22We are all grateful
00:17:23for the grace of the prince
00:17:24and his father,
00:17:25our emperor.
00:17:28Ryan,
00:17:29my long forgotten son.
00:17:32If you head straight
00:17:33to his estate,
00:17:34you might miss him.
00:17:35At this hour,
00:17:36he's always in the fields.
00:17:37Just follow this road ahead.
00:17:39He is at the largest rice field.
00:18:08I expected someone much older.
00:18:11He is clearly
00:18:11a handsome young man.
00:18:25father.
00:18:37This is outrageous!
00:18:40Traitors like these
00:18:41deserve death by anyone!
00:18:49You both have shown great honor.
00:18:51You saved my father's lifetime
00:18:52and again.
00:18:53Words cannot express my gratitude.
00:18:57Please accept my bow.
00:18:58You are too kind,
00:18:59your highness.
00:19:00Now that we've brought him safely,
00:19:01Uncle Simon and I are done.
00:19:03We'll leave tomorrow.
00:19:14You cannot leave!
00:19:15I will take you to the capital
00:19:17and make you a princess!
00:19:30So comfortable.
00:19:31I have spent most of my life
00:19:32on the river.
00:19:33I am just a rough boatman
00:19:34always braving the wind and rain.
00:19:36I never expected to see the day
00:19:37I could live like a wealthy man
00:19:39with servants waiting on me.
00:19:47The emperor is super paranoid right now.
00:19:50He trusts no one.
00:19:51Except us two.
00:19:53So Prince Ryan has to treat us well.
00:19:58I recently introduced
00:19:59this new crop variety.
00:20:00This year's harvest
00:20:01will definitely double.
00:20:03The yield is high
00:20:04and the grain is excellent.
00:20:06Excellent.
00:20:07Feeding the people
00:20:08shows true leadership.
00:20:12And repaying what you owe
00:20:14is just the right thing to do.
00:20:15You have three days
00:20:16to return the farmer's money
00:20:17or face severe punishment.
00:20:19You are incredibly wise,
00:20:20your highness.
00:20:21You're a truly fair lord.
00:20:22He handles cases
00:20:23fairly and carefully.
00:20:24Very methodical.
00:20:28My calm, humble son,
00:20:30Prince Ryan
00:20:32has actually achieved
00:20:34such great things
00:20:35here in this remote land.
00:20:38I completely misjudged
00:20:40I completely misjudged
00:20:41him before.
00:20:48Erica,
00:20:49add more chili peppers.
00:20:51Well,
00:20:51I absolutely love
00:20:53your bold local dishes.
00:20:55They are far better
00:20:56than palace feasts.
00:20:58You got it.
00:20:58Just wait and see.
00:20:59I guarantee
00:21:00it will make you sweat.
00:21:08What are the prince
00:21:09and that man doing?
00:21:11Look away.
00:21:11Pretend you saw nothing.
00:21:15Erica,
00:21:16just look at this scene.
00:21:18The father is peeling garlic,
00:21:20the son is chopping wood,
00:21:22and the wife is cooking.
00:21:24You three look
00:21:25just like a family.
00:21:32Uncle Simon,
00:21:33stop talking nonsense.
00:21:34His highness is royalty.
00:21:35I am just an ordinary fisher.
00:21:37We belong to different worlds.
00:21:40If word of this gets out,
00:21:42we could lose our heads.
00:22:02Sigh.
00:22:03Why has my escort
00:22:04not arrived yet?
00:22:06Assassins keep coming in waves.
00:22:08I am going to die out here
00:22:09sooner or later.
00:22:19Kill them all!
00:22:21Leave no one alive!
00:22:24Leave my father alone!
00:22:36Protect me!
00:22:48Father!
00:22:49Go now!
00:22:50You ask for death?
00:23:00Fall back!
00:23:10Ryan,
00:23:11my dear son!
00:23:13Are you hurt?
00:23:14I am fine.
00:23:17As long as you are safe,
00:23:19father.
00:23:36My son,
00:23:37your life is too precious.
00:23:39How could you risk yourself
00:23:40like this?
00:23:42Quickly,
00:23:43send someone else
00:23:43to protect me.
00:23:51Father,
00:23:52your life is the one
00:23:52that truly matters.
00:23:53As your son
00:23:54and your subject,
00:23:55I would gladly
00:23:55give my life for you.
00:23:56Nonsense!
00:23:57Stop talking about dying!
00:23:58You will rule the Empire
00:23:59one day!
00:24:00How can you just die?
00:24:08I...
00:24:09I will take my leave now.
00:24:18Sigh.
00:24:19What a blockhead.
00:24:21Shouldn't he swear his loyalty right now
00:24:22and at least pretend to decline?
00:24:24No wonder he has been stuck
00:24:25in this wasteland
00:24:26and forgotten by everyone
00:24:27all these years.
00:24:34Erica,
00:24:35for the past few days
00:24:37I have been meaning
00:24:37to ask you,
00:24:39do you want to be a princess
00:24:40or do you want
00:24:42to be my daughter-in-law?
00:24:44So his majesty actually heard
00:24:46what Uncle Simon said that day.
00:24:49No offense,
00:24:50your majesty,
00:24:51but I have no desire
00:24:52to live a life
00:24:52full of constant fear.
00:24:54If you truly wish
00:24:55to reward me,
00:24:55just give me some food
00:24:56and money.
00:24:57I would rather live
00:24:57a free and easy life.
00:25:07You make a fair point.
00:25:10If you actually
00:25:11became my daughter-in-law,
00:25:12it would be highly improper
00:25:13to have you cook fish
00:25:14for me every day.
00:25:20He is always thinking
00:25:21about his next meal.
00:25:22What a gluttonous old man.
00:25:33If anyone dares to harm
00:25:34our prince,
00:25:35we will fight them
00:25:36to the death.
00:25:36That is right.
00:25:37Protect the prince
00:25:39and protect the emperor.
00:25:40Charge!
00:25:57With a defense like this,
00:25:58not even a single fly
00:26:00could get through.
00:26:14After two weeks
00:26:15of such a massive search,
00:26:17the imperial escort
00:26:19has finally arrived.
00:26:30your majesty,
00:26:32now that you are safe,
00:26:33I can finally rest in peace.
00:26:39That is enough.
00:26:41Stop all this weeping.
00:26:42If anyone deserves thanks,
00:26:44it's Erica.
00:26:45Without her,
00:26:46I'd be dead
00:26:46ten times over.
00:26:59Thank you for saving
00:27:00the life of the emperor.
00:27:01I shall never forget
00:27:02your kindness.
00:27:03It was nothing.
00:27:04Please stand up,
00:27:05Commander Wood.
00:27:19Listen to my decree.
00:27:21We return to the capital
00:27:22at once.
00:27:28Ryan.
00:27:31You shall return with me.
00:27:36I obey your command,
00:27:37Father.
00:27:43Your highness,
00:27:45please return to us soon.
00:27:48We cannot bear
00:27:50to see you leave.
00:27:57My fellow citizens,
00:27:59do not be sad.
00:28:01I will send an official
00:28:02of great integrity.
00:28:03I'll send an upright official
00:28:05who will treat everyone
00:28:06like family.
00:28:09As for Prince Ryan,
00:28:10the one you all admire,
00:28:12one thief is too small
00:28:13for his ambitions.
00:28:15I will entrust him
00:28:17with far greater duties.
00:28:19I hope he will not
00:28:21fail my expectations.
00:28:29It seems Prince Ryan
00:28:31is destined for greatness.
00:28:57I remember our first few days
00:28:58at the estate of Prince Ryan.
00:29:00That blockhead always came to me
00:29:01for advice on dealing
00:29:02with his father.
00:29:12He is your own father.
00:29:13How can you not know
00:29:14his temper and preferences?
00:29:22He is the Supreme Emperor.
00:29:24I, however,
00:29:25am just a neglected prince.
00:29:29I hardly saw my father's face
00:29:31growing up.
00:29:33But I notice how you interact
00:29:35with him, Erica,
00:29:36speaking so freely.
00:29:39Even Prince Dylan
00:29:40and Prince Eden,
00:29:40his favorites,
00:29:41never dare to be so casual
00:29:43in the presence of our father.
00:29:44Do you have a secret for this?
00:29:48Not a secret at all.
00:29:50I just treat the emperor
00:29:51like any ordinary elder.
00:29:53Think of how commoners
00:29:54treat the elders
00:29:55in their family.
00:29:57And I treat the emperor
00:29:58the same way.
00:30:00I understand now.
00:30:10Ryan,
00:30:11what are you doing?
00:30:12When a father is in danger,
00:30:14a son belongs by his side
00:30:15to protect him.
00:30:26Having the trust and gratitude
00:30:28of the emperor and his heir,
00:30:30a life of luxury
00:30:31is surely guaranteed.
00:30:32They might even grant you
00:30:33the title of the official
00:30:34imperial fissure.
00:30:56your majesty!
00:31:04Why the panic?
00:31:06Prince Dylan has rebelled!
00:31:09The rebel forces
00:31:10have blocked every path
00:31:11to the capital.
00:31:12Prince Eden has
00:31:13proclaimed himself king.
00:31:21You treacherous sons!
00:31:23While I was away,
00:31:24is this how you guard
00:31:26the capital for me?
00:31:31I deserve death.
00:31:34Since the emperor
00:31:35was missing in the river,
00:31:36the factions in court
00:31:37have already splintered.
00:31:38Prince Dylan intends
00:31:39to seize the throne,
00:31:40while Prince Eden waits
00:31:41to profit from the chaos.
00:31:47A foolish dream!
00:31:49Those ungrateful
00:31:50and arrogant sons!
00:31:52Do they think
00:31:53that my empire
00:31:53can be toppled
00:31:54so easily?
00:31:59your majesty,
00:32:00I anticipated this.
00:32:02I took the tiger tally
00:32:03from the capital.
00:32:04Once we escape this place,
00:32:06we can summon the troops
00:32:07to crush the rebellion.
00:32:09Good.
00:32:10Good.
00:32:11Where is the nearest army?
00:32:13The mountain city army
00:32:14is three days away.
00:32:17Father,
00:32:18the rebels of Prince Dylan
00:32:19have sealed every road
00:32:20out of this fief.
00:32:21We cannot leave by land.
00:32:23Our only chance
00:32:24is to take the river.
00:32:27However.
00:32:28However what?
00:32:29The imperial guards
00:32:30are all landlubbers
00:32:31from the capital.
00:32:31They only know
00:32:32how to fight on land.
00:32:33None of them
00:32:33can handle a boat.
00:32:35If we are caught
00:32:36on the river,
00:32:37we will...
00:32:42Why are you all
00:32:43staring at me?
00:32:44Surely you do not
00:32:45expect a lowly fisher
00:32:46to perform a miracle?
00:32:50Honestly,
00:32:51the imperial gold
00:32:52is not easily earned.
00:32:56I cannot simply
00:32:57watch my father
00:32:58face such peril.
00:32:59I will protect him
00:33:00as we fight our way out.
00:33:03Ryan,
00:33:04my dear son.
00:33:07I shall protect
00:33:08the emperor
00:33:09and the prince
00:33:09with my life
00:33:10on our journey
00:33:10to the mountain city army.
00:33:13Sigh.
00:33:17Erika,
00:33:18please look
00:33:19at the situation.
00:33:27Fine, fine.
00:33:28Since we have come
00:33:28this far,
00:33:29I will see this
00:33:29through to the end.
00:33:30I always finish
00:33:31what I start.
00:33:32I will take
00:33:33everyone with me.
00:33:36Thank you,
00:33:37Erika.
00:33:38Thank you,
00:33:39Erika.
00:33:43I am in your debt,
00:33:45Erika.
00:33:57That boy is lucky indeed.
00:34:00As a prince of the realm,
00:34:02is he not a match
00:34:03for Erika?
00:34:04With the virtue
00:34:05and skill of Erika,
00:34:06any man would be
00:34:07blessed to have her.
00:34:11I have caused
00:34:12you much trouble.
00:34:17It is no trouble,
00:34:19but it is a shame
00:34:19that your highness
00:34:20must live
00:34:21as a lowly fisherman
00:34:22with me.
00:34:25In that case,
00:34:27please do not
00:34:27call me your highness.
00:34:29Will you call me Ryan?
00:34:30As you wish,
00:34:31Ryan.
00:34:31Let's board the boat.
00:34:34Yes,
00:34:34my darling.
00:35:05I have a great
00:35:09You are a terror on dry land, but on the water, you are a pathetic mess.
00:35:15Silence! I will protect the Emperor with my life.
00:35:30Forgive me. I... I have become a burden to everyone.
00:35:38You are truly good for nothing.
00:35:44Get him into the cabin at once. Do not let anyone suspect us.
00:36:04State your business! Stop the boat for an inspection!
00:36:15Officer? We are just humble fishers. We are taking the fish caught today to Lincoln Ward to sell.
00:36:49The river is closed today. Turn back at once.
00:36:54We have an agreement with the tavern to deliver this fresh fish. If we do not deliver the fish today,
00:36:59the fish will start to rot and we will have to pay the tavern.
00:37:02Please show some mercy. Make an exception for us and let us pass through.
00:37:08I said no! And I mean it! A single basket of fish means nothing!
00:37:12Careful! Or I will take your head!
00:37:21You useless brat! It is all your fault!
00:37:26If you had not insisted on this route, we wouldn't have missed the delivery!
00:37:30Now we are going to lose every penny!
00:37:39Heavens above! What am I going to do?
00:37:42I was counting on this silver to pay for my own burial!
00:37:45Now it is all gone!
00:38:01Father, please, that is enough.
00:38:08Officer, please show some mercy. The poor man is counting on this catch to survive until his final day.
00:38:14If this sail falls through, he will trade my life for his burial.
00:38:23Get moving! Move along! All that noise is giving me a headache!
00:38:31Ryan, do not take it to heart. I was a bit too rough with you just now. It was only
00:38:35a matter of necessity.
00:38:37However, this matter stays between the three of us. You must never mention it again.
00:39:01I am dead! I am so dead! Am I dead for knowing a royal secret?
00:39:27All vessels and civilians are forbidden to pass! Stay where you are for questioning!
00:39:35All vessels and civilians are forbidden to pass! Stay where you are for questioning!
00:39:37The five of us escaped in total secrecy. After leaving one man in the estate of Prince Ryan, he posed
00:39:42as the emperor to distract the rebels in hopes of buying us more time.
00:39:46Now it appears that the rebels have stormed the estate of Prince Ryan. They realize the emperor was not inside,
00:39:51and that is why they intensified the search.
00:40:20What do you think you are doing? You are not allowed to set up a stall here!
00:40:22What do you think you are doing? You are not allowed to set up a stall here!
00:40:23Please calm down, officer! Since the river is closed today, we have nowhere else to go anyway!
00:40:26This boat is full of fresh fish carp today, and they will all rot by tomorrow morning!
00:40:30Why not let me cook them right here? You and your men can enjoy a fresh meal and keep yourselves
00:40:34warm!
00:40:35Hurry up then, as we are all starving!
00:40:58Officers, you have had a long day! Come and have a taste of the fresh catch!
00:41:03We have been camping in the wild for days without a single full meal! I am absolutely famished!
00:41:06The scent of this fish is incredible! I will not be polite then!
00:41:09Your Majesty, why are you so well behaved today? Are you not sneaking a bite for once?
00:41:15Do not think I did not notice. All those fish were caught right beside the boat!
00:41:48Look! Look! Look!
00:41:52Officer, is this liquor strong enough for you?
00:41:55Officer, is this liquor strong enough for you?
00:42:07Jason Cole!
00:42:15That woman from the Shady Stall?
00:42:21Officer, is this liquor strong enough for you?
00:42:22So, you are still alive after all?
00:42:35Stop eating everyone! The targets are here! Capture them at once!
00:43:02Down.
00:43:06Down.
00:43:08Down.
00:43:10And you still claim you do not run a shady store.
00:43:12I will make you pay for this today.
00:43:22Ryan.
00:43:25I am fine.
00:43:28Well, I am not fine!
00:43:43I am fine.
00:43:43Once he sets foot on land, he will be a formidable warrior once again.
00:43:46The prowess of the commander of the Imperial Guards is certainly not to be taken lightly.
00:43:51I am fine.
00:43:51I am fine.
00:43:52I am fine.
00:43:54I am fine.
00:43:58I am fine.
00:44:00I am fine.
00:44:01I am fine.
00:44:16Your majesty, I have come to save you!
00:44:20Move! Board the boat immediately!
00:44:41Uncle Simon, go!
00:44:53Hail the lights!
00:45:19Finally, we are back on my turf.
00:45:38They are hiding right here!
00:45:40The prince said that their capture would bring a massive reward!
00:45:51Perica, what do we do now?
00:46:02Your majesty, Ryan, follow my lead.
00:46:22What was that noise?
00:46:31Help! There are river demons in the water!
00:46:36Help!
00:46:36Help!
00:46:39Back to ...
00:46:44B Fall!
00:46:57Maria, you're a good crime!
00:46:57I got a big gun!
00:46:57I've got a big gun for this place!
00:47:01I've never used to give you this weapon!
00:47:17What? What is that? Could River Demons really exist?
00:47:31Stay back! Do not come any closer!
00:47:52Chief! You have finally returned!
00:48:16Chief, is this band under your command?
00:48:19Yes.
00:48:21You are the chief of this crew?
00:48:29You heard them call me that, did you not?
00:48:34You are a bandit queen!
00:48:38Nonsense! We are only the anchor crew!
00:48:42Hiding a band of a thousand thieves?
00:48:45Huh?
00:48:47Somewhere in a legendary mountain.
00:48:52Commander Wood, you have been reading too many heroic fables.
00:49:06What is the matter with him?
00:49:10His pride is just wounded.
00:49:12Oh?
00:49:14He tried to play the hero just now, but he did not expect that you are far better at fighting
00:49:19than he is.
00:49:27Speaking of which, my daughter-in-law, please don't give up on my hopeless son.
00:49:33Your majesty, are you afraid of losing a daughter-in-law, or just afraid of having no fish to eat?
00:49:39A bit of both, I suppose.
00:49:46The great Prince Ryan would never fall for a wild woman like me.
00:49:51Oh, no!
00:50:01No!
00:50:11Charge! Charge!
00:50:13Soldiers, hear my command!
00:50:15Prince Dylan and Prince Eden have betrayed the throne!
00:50:19Treason of this magnitude shall find no mercy!
00:50:21Follow me to crush this rebellion to victory!
00:50:24To victory!
00:50:42The Emperor reclaimed the army.
00:50:44He struck the rebels at once.
00:50:45Loyalists rallied to the throne.
00:50:47They soon destroyed the power of Prince Dylan and Prince Eden.
00:50:50The Empire was secured again.
00:50:52Ryan was named the Crown Prince.
00:50:54With peace restored to the realm, the Emperor returned to the capital.
00:51:09The Empire was named after the throne.
00:51:10Erica, why did you choose to help me?
00:51:22So you figured out the truth after all.
00:51:29The Empire was named after the throne.
00:51:31The Empire was named after the throne.
00:51:33Eat, do not go hungry.
00:51:35Long ago, when I was begging with Grandfather, we passed through the territory you ruled.
00:51:38You were just a boy, newly exiled.
00:51:41Yet you were already issuing decrees that saved people like us, those with no home and little hope.
00:51:44Driven by that mercy, I gathered my strength and fought my way north.
00:51:47Armed with nothing but my skill in the water and a stubborn spirit that refused to break,
00:51:50I carved out a path through every hardship until I became the chief of the anchor crew.
00:51:53Our crew operates between light and shadow, which is why Simon and I often wore disguises.
00:51:57We posed as simple fishers and wine cellars just to seek out a few business opportunities.
00:51:59I never expected to save the Emperor by mere chance.
00:52:03I did everything possible to keep him safe, waiting for the right moment to bring him to you.
00:52:07I only wanted him to see the truth for himself, to see a prince who truly serves the common people,
00:52:11and to see the perfect order you brought to this land.
00:52:16Everything that followed was quite unexpected.
00:52:18I never thought the road would be so dangerous.
00:52:20Even less did I think you'd lose your heart to me.
00:52:24Your Highness,
00:52:25you are destined to be a great leader in the future.
00:52:28Knowing that makes every sacrifice I made feel worthwhile.
00:52:35Am I nothing more than a title in your eyes?
00:52:51You are the man who will one day wear the crown.
00:52:53You should marry a lady from a noble house.
00:52:55I have been free and wild for far too long.
00:52:56I only want a simple life upon the water.
00:52:58Fate brought us together, but it was not meant to last.
00:53:04Once, my only dream was to be a great ruler.
00:53:06I would lead the Empire with wisdom and bring peace to the people.
00:53:10But now, I wish that I were free.
00:53:13To wander with the woman I love.
00:53:22Your Highness,
00:53:23you have your own path to follow.
00:53:25And I have mine as well.
00:53:26I am going to lead the anchor crew to become the greatest power in the world,
00:53:29while you...
00:53:31must carry the weight of your people.
00:53:35I know that I cannot make you stay.
00:53:37Go now,
00:53:38and I will watch you leave.
00:53:48Ryan.
00:53:50Hmm.
00:53:55When you stood in front of me that day,
00:53:58it truly meant the world to me.
00:54:06Forget it.
00:54:07To hell with the rules.
00:54:08I am the chief after all.
00:54:09Not some refined lady from a noble house.
00:54:11Lord's λ¬Έμ κ° by the people.
00:54:15Ah.
00:54:19Sure.
00:54:21No.
00:54:26I don't.
00:54:27I don't know.
00:54:29All I'm Lucius.
00:54:37I don't know.
00:54:40Shit.
00:54:58I really thought that you would follow that lad to the capital as empress.
00:55:11I am the leader of the anchor crew. Who would want to be a wretched empress?
00:55:32Anyway, I've secured a grand future for the anchor crew.
00:55:37A grand future? What kind of future?
00:56:07Chief. Chief. Look, so this is the future you promised the crew?
00:56:12Chief. Is this truly the child of the crown prince?
00:56:24Chief. Of course.
00:56:30Perfect! The future leader of our crew has the crown prince as his father! Who would ever dare to cross
00:56:35us now? Even the authorities will have to step aside for us!
00:56:48When the emperor and the crown prince returned to the capital, they asked me what kind of reward I desired.
00:56:52I did not give them an answer.
00:56:57Because the reward that truly satisfies me is something I have already received.
00:57:19Chief! Something is wrong! The soldiers! The soldiers! They have surrounded the dock of our crew!
00:57:23Chief. Just when we finally found some peace, is it possible the remnants of Dylan and Eden have come back
00:57:40to haunt us?
00:57:40Chief. There is no need for panic. This river belongs to the Watsons.
00:57:55Chief. Doork's
00:58:22Chief!
00:58:24Chief!
00:58:24Sean74
00:58:27Erika, since my father returned to the capital, he has been talking about how you would start showing symptoms by
00:58:31now. Your appetite must be quite poor. I searched the entire capital for this. Preserved Ginger is a miracle cure
00:58:39for nausea.
00:58:45Quite a grand spectacle, Your Highness. Bringing Ginger with the entire Imperial Guards? The Crown Prince has no place at
00:58:53this dock when he belongs on the Throne of Gold.
00:58:58The Throne of Gold is far too cold, and it is not comfortable at all. I gave you my word
00:59:03that I would protect you for life. Chopping wood and building fires is a skill I have truly mastered.
00:59:12Well, well! Do you all see this? The eye of our chief is truly sharp! The follow-up service is
00:59:20quite impressive! Even the scullery maid is delivered to the door!
00:59:36What are you waiting for? Since you are here to build fires, get to the backyard at once! Chop that
00:59:40pile of wet wood!
00:59:43Hey! I am going!
00:59:45What are you doing?
01:00:15Your Highness, have mercy.
01:00:16This is an urgent border report.
01:00:18The Emperor claims a headache as an excuse and insists that you review the matter.
01:00:21You must make the final decision.
01:00:22At least give it a single glance.
01:00:24Can you not see that I am busy?
01:00:25The feet of Erika are badly swollen today.
01:00:27I must finish this pile of wood quickly to boil water for her footbath.
01:00:37He is actually boiling water for a footbath.
01:00:38To think the Crown Prince would perform such a chore.
01:00:41If this news ever reaches the capital, the old men of the censoret will certainly die of shame.
01:00:52Just leave the reports on that large stone.
01:00:54Once Erika is finally in a deep sleep, I will find the time to review them.
01:00:58Nothing shall interrupt her footbath now.
01:01:07Chief.
01:01:10Chief!
01:01:11Look at that beggar over there!
01:01:13Why does he look exactly like that old man, Arthur Crown?
01:01:23Erika, quick!
01:01:25Erika, quick!
01:01:27I am here!
01:01:28Prepare for my welcome!
01:01:41Your majesty!
01:01:42You belong on the throne in the capital.
01:01:44Why did you come here looking like this?
01:01:51I am done with that throne!
01:01:53It is so stiff that it is painful to sit on!
01:01:55The palace food is worse than tasteless dishwater!
01:01:57Erika, I've been starving for three whole days!
01:01:59Prepare a bowl of fish and tofu at once!
01:02:20Now this is the flavor that I missed.
01:02:22Since I returned to the palace, those servants have served nothing but the most bland and hollow meals.
01:02:27They focus only on fancy decorations.
01:02:28Everything looks beautiful to the eye, but there is no actual flavor within.
01:02:30My sense of taste is slowly fading away because of them.
01:02:40You are a distinguished guest.
01:02:43But with that look, did you run away from home?
01:02:46Or are you just slacking off on your duties?
01:02:55Who cares about that?
01:02:58In this world of ours, a good meal is the only thing that counts.
01:03:14Erica, I would like another bowl of rice.
01:03:17Drench it in that fish broth for me.
01:03:23There is plenty of fish and rice for everyone.
01:03:41Erika, while enjoying the fish you prepared these days, I have come up with a flawless plan.
01:03:46I will fire the head of the Imperial Kitchen who only knows how to make useless radish carvings.
01:03:52You must bring the little one and come back to take charge.
01:03:56Once that is done, Ryan can finish the reports in the throne room and walk right over to the inner
01:04:00palace to be with you.
01:04:01I will also get to enjoy this tofu fish every single day.
01:04:06Life would be absolutely perfect.
01:04:10Life would be absolutely perfect.
01:04:19Your majesty.
01:04:21I am the leader of the anchor crew, not some personal cook for your family.
01:04:33Leading the Imperial Kitchen is an honor that most only dream of.
01:04:38Surely it beats the harsh life on the water.
01:04:41I have several thousand members of my crew who rely on me to fill their bellies.
01:04:45If I move to the palace for comfort, do you expect them to pack their bags, enter the capital, and
01:04:50drain the national treasury?
01:05:04Father, the spirit of Erika is wild.
01:05:07Father, the spirit of Erika is wild.
01:05:07She loves the breeze of the open river.
01:05:09She hates the high walls of the palace.
01:05:10And what of you?
01:05:11You are the crown prince!
01:05:16I have made my decision.
01:05:18I will simply work twice as hard.
01:05:20I can handle the throne during the day and return to this dock every night.
01:05:26Sean rose fast enough for the trip, so I will not feel any exhaustion.
01:05:32Your highness, please show some mercy.
01:05:35If you travel back and forth like that, I am the one who will truly suffer.
01:05:58Dad!
01:06:02Dad!
01:06:04Dad!
01:06:09your highness your head is bleeding you are injured so please sit and rest
01:06:15this little bit of blood means nothing erica is in far more pain than i am
01:06:37push harder chief i can see the head now
01:07:00congratulations to you all the chief has finally given birth it is a radiant baby girl
01:07:06both mother and daughter are well wonderful i finally have a granddaughter
01:07:19i have finally gained a sweet granddaughter who will never grow a beard like my sons
01:07:31she is so beautiful her features are truly delicate
01:07:37she looks just like erica she is the perfect image of erica
01:07:40hear my imperial decree every one of the anchor crew shall receive a full year of funds for fish
01:07:44stock this reward will come from my private funds send another decree back to the capital let the
01:07:49entire nation celebrate i want every subject of the empire to share the blessing of my granddaughter
01:07:59your majesty a nationwide celebration the court will surely fall into a total uproar
01:08:06let them fume then as no one dares to oppose me send any who disagree to argue with me in
01:08:10person
01:08:19it's okay
01:08:19the
01:08:19the
01:08:19the
01:08:19Oh, my God.
01:08:51Set sail.
01:08:53Let the grand ship sail now.
01:09:02Look at our little chief here.
01:09:05Picking up the oar during her birthday rite.
01:09:07She has only just learned how to walk, yet she already wants to rule this river for her mother.
01:09:16Chief, prepare for the arrival of the emperor.
01:09:18The emperor has finally finished the court session.
01:09:20After reviewing the final tax report, he did not even stop to change out of the robe.
01:09:24He has already worn out three horses and is racing through the mountain pass right now.
01:09:32My sweetheart.
01:09:34My sweetheart.
01:09:36Bring the boat to the shore now.
01:09:37I have caught a massive fish.
01:09:39That silly father of yours is almost here.
01:09:41Tonight, we will all enjoy a feast of tofu and fish.
01:10:05I have left all state affairs to the ministers so that I can stay here with you for two weeks.
01:10:12Well, I will handle the firewood tonight.
01:10:14I was once just a simple fisher on this river.
01:10:18With a single cast of my neck that year, I brought in the most precious catch of my life.
01:10:23And I have guarded the only kingdom that truly matters.
01:10:35My aunt sold me to the most vicious lone wolf hunter in pack for five silver coins.
01:10:41On the night of our mating ceremony, I sat on the edge of a broken bed, biting my lip.
01:10:46I'm a wolf-less omega orphan.
01:10:48And Cain?
01:10:49The pack says he's a curse.
01:10:50His parents abandoned him as a pup and never came back.
01:10:53They say he walked into the shadow woods alone at six.
01:10:57Shift for the first time at twelve and tore apart a full-grown shadow bear.
01:11:02The scar running from his brow to his jaw, that bear gave it to him.
01:11:06Everyone in the pack fears him.
01:11:08I did too.
01:11:09I crossed the street when I saw him.
01:11:11Never spoke a word to him.
01:11:12It's that I wondered to him.
01:11:14Never even looked him in the eye.
01:11:15I never thought my aunt would sell me to him.
01:11:18No gifts.
01:11:19No feast.
01:11:19I wore an old white dress and took shaky steps into his cabin.
01:11:24It smelled of blood and old fur.
01:11:27I didn't think I'd survive tonight.
01:11:29All I could hear was my aunt counting her silver.
01:11:31Don't blame me, Ella.
01:11:34You're lucky anyone would take you.
01:11:36I stood there like a fool, not knowing what to do, until the door banged open.
01:11:40I gasped.
01:11:41His leather coat was slashed open across the ribs.
01:11:44The smell of blood.
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