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Royals on Her Hook
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00:00:01I'm with a great beard out of the river.
00:00:04Wow, 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 Carp 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.
00:01:16I'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.
00:02:06Has 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.
00:02:19You 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.
00:03:59How does that make me shameless?
00:04:03Never mind.
00:04:04I won't argue with you.
00:04:21Maid, 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.
00:04:47Goodman, 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!
00:05:38Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
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!
00:06:52I gradually realize the old man might not be crazy.
00:06:57What he said could be true.
00:07:12What would you two like to eat?
00:07:14We heard.
00:07:16You took in a drowning old man recently.
00:07:26You are looking for him?
00:07:33You're...
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.
00:08:40I 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.
00:09:52I'll take you there.
00:09:55I'll take you there.
00:09:59so hard to kill this is regicide your entire lineage will be executed for this who is behind
00:10:06this ignore him wayne tonight we will silence every witness here no one will ever know
00:10:19saris please do not be reckless i'm just a fisherman this has nothing to do with me
00:10:26please just let me go that's the price for sticking your nose into this you chose to take him in
00:10:30anyone
00:10:31who was involved in this mess isn't leaving here alive shame about your talent for cooking fish
00:10:34if you were smart you would have stayed out of this let her go stop threatening an innocent woman
00:10:46we've been spotted kill them now
00:10:53damn it the food was spiked
00:10:59you drugged the food
00:11:19look who is talking about crooked ends i am a legitimate business owner powerless
00:11:24commoners like us must have ways to defend ourselves
00:11:30erica how did you figure out these two were up to no good
00:11:36i have run my river stall for years the docks are full of shady characters and i have seen all
00:11:41sorts
00:11:42of people when they saw you it was not relief i saw instead they immediately gripped their weapons
00:11:46through their bags a murderous look flashed in their eyes simon and i noticed something was wrong
00:11:50immediately once the food was ready we secretly applied sleeping powder to the rims of their bowls
00:11:54and the tips of their chopsticks so when we sat down to eat they suspected nothing after that i
00:11:59volunteered to escort them home but i was actually keeping watch if we had been mistaken we would have
00:12:04simply apologized to their master but since we were right well we just saved your life again will
00:12:11you make me a lord this time
00:12:16they actually want me dead they've tried to kill me again and again how could i have been so blind
00:12:23hey please do not cry a man of your age should not cry i was only joking earlier you do
00:12:28not need to
00:12:29make me a lord of course you will be one once i deal with those traders i will not only
00:12:34make you a lord
00:12:35but grant you a hereditary title save it for when we get back you are rambling again
00:12:46let's see you escape now when they wake up we'll question them properly it is useless anyone sent to
00:12:51kill me is ready to die once they wake up if they cannot escape they will kill themselves what do
00:12:56we
00:12:56do we finally caught them alive we cannot just sit and watch them die first i must return to the
00:13:01capital
00:13:01and find the commander of the imperial guards that man is fiercely loyal to me and would never betray
00:13:06me come on you were pushed into the river right under his nose how is he reliable and quit talking
00:13:11like an emperor already you are just inviting the assassins to kill us goodman you had better change
00:13:15your name they are in the shadows and we are in the open we must be careful
00:13:23call me arthur crown then why bother with a fake name just call yourself the emperor this old man is
00:13:28hopeless
00:13:37you are dead i was right was i not once their mission failed if they couldn't escape they were
00:13:43as good as dead besides knowing one of them was jason cole we have no idea who was trying to
00:13:48have you
00:13:48killed there is no need to investigate those with the best claim to the throne are the most suspicious
00:13:53one of my sons must be behind this prince dylan and prince eden are both lords in the capital where
00:13:57their power is deeply entrenched only prince ryan my youngest son was exiled to a remote thief long
00:14:02ago which actually makes him the safest choice i have made my decision i'll go to my youngest son first
00:14:07the waterway is faster since uncle simon is rowing he can take us south together
00:14:28arthur how can you be sure your youngest son is not harboring a grudge and plotting your murder
00:14:33you did exile him to that distant place
00:14:40you do not understand the situation security around me is airtight anyone who could infiltrate
00:14:44the imperial gods must have enormous power ryan has been at his fee for years he lost such capabilities
00:14:51long ago besides my youngest son has always been straightforward he's too honest to scheme against
00:14:57anyone there's no way he'd rebel so you are just exploiting a decent man he had no share in the
00:15:04wealth and glory yet you seek him the moment you fall from grace
00:15:20people say this place is lawless full of ruthless criminals looking at it now that is clearly not
00:15:27the case this old man doesn't even know his own son's land
00:15:37excuse me which way is prince ryan's estate are you here for justice or just for grain
00:15:44what is the difference if you seek justice his highness holds court for an hour every day specifically
00:15:50to receive petitions if you need food and grain register at the local office anyone living in this
00:15:56district can receive rations for their family along with seeds for their crops judging by how you
00:16:01talk prince ryan really seems like a kind man you must be from out of town if you have not
00:16:08heard of
00:16:09prince ryan his highness is the emperor's own son and has been our great savior yes every household has an
00:16:16altar to pray for him we pray for his health and for his long life so that he may keep
00:16:22the people of this
00:16:22region safe and sound i have not even earned that much respect but this ungrateful son of mine already
00:16:28he has they even built altars for him
00:16:37so
00:16:58Are you visiting from out of town?
00:17:02Goodman, we are here to find Prince Ryan.
00:17:04This gentleman is a distant relative of the prince.
00:17:06We have come to seek his help.
00:17:08Prince Ryan, he's a really great man.
00:17:10He spent years building canals and improving the farmland.
00:17:13He transformed this barren wasteland into a land of abundance.
00:17:16He certainly did.
00:17:17He reformed the local government and kept the law in check.
00:17:21Life is much better for us now.
00:17:22We are all grateful for the grace of the prince and his father, our emperor.
00:17:28Ryan, I long forgotten son.
00:17:31If you head straight to his estate, you might miss him.
00:17:35At this hour, he's always in the fields.
00:17:37Just follow this road ahead.
00:17:39He is at the largest rice field.
00:17:58Which one is Prince Ryan?
00:18:08I expected someone much older.
00:18:11He is clearly a handsome young man.
00:18:25Father.
00:18:36This is outrageous!
00:18:40Traitors like these deserve death by anyone!
00:18:49You both have shown great honor.
00:18:51You saved my father's lifetime and again.
00:18:53Words cannot express my gratitude.
00:18:57Please accept my bow.
00:18:58You are too kind, your highness.
00:19:00Now that we've brought him safely, Uncle 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 and make you a princess!
00:19:30So comfortable.
00:19:31I have spent most of my life on the river.
00:19:33I am just a rough boatman, always braving the wind and rain.
00:19:36I never expected to see the day I could live like a wealthy man with servants waiting on me.
00:19:47The emperor is super paranoid right now.
00:19:50He trusts no one, except us two.
00:19:53So Prince Ryan has to treat us well.
00:19:58I recently introduced this new crop variety.
00:20:00This year's harvest will definitely double.
00:20:03The yield is high and the grain is excellent.
00:20:06Excellent.
00:20:07Feeding the people shows true leadership.
00:20:12And repaying what you owe is just the right thing to do.
00:20:15You have three days to return the farmer's money or face severe punishment.
00:20:19You are incredibly wise, your highness.
00:20:21You're a truly fair lord.
00:20:22He handles cases fairly and carefully.
00:20:24Very methodical.
00:20:27My calm, humble son, Prince Ryan,
00:20:32has actually achieved such great things here in this remote land.
00:20:38I completely misjudged him before.
00:20:48Erica, add more chili peppers.
00:20:51Well, I absolutely love your bold local dishes.
00:20:55They are far better than palace feasts.
00:20:58You got it.
00:20:58Just wait and see.
00:20:59I guarantee it will make you sweat.
00:21:08What are the prince and that man doing?
00:21:11Look away.
00:21:11Pretend you saw nothing.
00:21:15Erica, just 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 just like a family.
00:21:32Uncle Simon, stop 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.
00:22:02Sai, why has my escort not arrived yet?
00:22:06Assassins keep coming in waves.
00:22:08I am going to die out here sooner or later.
00:22:20Kill them all!
00:22:21Leave no one alive!
00:22:24Leave my father alone!
00:22:36Protect me!
00:22:38I am going to die!
00:22:50I am going to die!
00:22:52I am going to die!
00:23:00Fall back!
00:23:10Ryan, my dear son!
00:23:12Are you hurt?
00:23:14I am fine.
00:23:17As long as you are safe, father.
00:23:36My son, your life is too precious.
00:23:39How could you risk yourself like this?
00:23:42Quickly, send someone else to protect me.
00:23:51Father, your life is the one that truly matters.
00:23:53As your son and your subject,
00:23:55I would gladly give my life for you.
00:23:56Nonsense!
00:23:57Stop talking about dying!
00:23:58You will rule the Empire one 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 in this wasteland
00:24:26and forgotten by everyone all these years.
00:24:34Erica.
00:24:35For the past few days,
00:24:37I have been meaning to ask you.
00:24:38Do you want to be a princess?
00:24:41Or do you want to be my daughter-in-law?
00:24:44So his majesty actually heard
00:24:46what Uncle Simon said that day.
00:24:49No offense, your majesty,
00:24:51but I have no desire to live a life
00:24:52full of constant fear.
00:24:54If you truly wish to reward me,
00:24:55just give me some food and money.
00:24:57I would rather live a free and easy life.
00:25:07You make a fair point.
00:25:09If you actually became my daughter-in-law,
00:25:12it would be highly improper
00:25:13to have you cook fish for me every day.
00:25:20He is always thinking about his next meal.
00:25:22What a gluttonous old man.
00:25:33If anyone dares to harm our prince,
00:25:35we will fight them to the death.
00:25:36That is right.
00:25:37Protect the prince
00:25:38and protect the emperor.
00:25:40Charge!
00:25:57With a defense like this,
00:25:58not even a single fly could get through.
00:26:14After two weeks of such a massive search,
00:26:17the imperial escort has 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 ten times over.
00:26:59Thank you for saving the life of the emperor.
00:27:01I shall never forget your kindness.
00:27:03It was nothing.
00:27:04Please stand up, Commander Wood.
00:27:19Listen to my decree.
00:27:21We return to the capital at once.
00:27:28Ryan.
00:27:31You shall return with me.
00:27:33I shall return with me.
00:27:36I obey your command, Father.
00:27:43Your highness.
00:27:45Please return to us soon.
00:27:48We cannot bear to see you leave.
00:27:57My fellow citizens,
00:27:59do not be sad.
00:28:01I will send an official of great integrity.
00:28:03I'll send an upright official
00:28:05who will treat everyone like family.
00:28:09As for Prince Ryan,
00:28:10the one you all admire,
00:28:12one thief is too small for his ambitions.
00:28:15I will entrust him with far greater duties.
00:28:19I hope he will not fail my expectations.
00:28:29It seems Prince Ryan is destined for greatness.
00:28:50It seems Prince Ryan is 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 with his father.
00:29:12He is your own father.
00:29:13How can you not know his temper and preferences?
00:29:22He is the Supreme Emperor.
00:29:24I, however, am just a neglected prince.
00:29:29I hardly saw my father's face growing up.
00:29:33But I notice how you interact with him, Erica.
00:29:36Speaking so freely.
00:29:39Even Prince Dylan and 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 in their family.
00:29:57And I treat the emperor the same way.
00:30:00I understand now.
00:30:10Ryan, what are you doing?
00:30:13When 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,
00:30:29a life of luxury is surely guaranteed.
00:30:32They might even grant you
00:30:33the title of the official imperial fisher.
00:30:55your majesty.
00:31:04why the panic prince dylan has rebelled the rebel forces have blocked every path
00:31:11to the capital prince eden has proclaimed himself king
00:31:21you treacherous sons while i was away is this how you guard the capital for me
00:31:31i deserve death since the emperor was missing in the river the factions in court have already
00:31:37splintered prince dylan intends to seize the throne while prince eden waits to profit from the chaos
00:31:47a foolish dream those ungrateful and arrogant sons do they think that my empire can be toppled so
00:31:58easily your majesty i anticipated this i took the tiger tally from the capital once we escape this
00:32:05place we can summon the troops to crush the rebellion good good where is the nearest army
00:32:13the mountain city army is three days away father the rebels of prince dylan have sealed every road
00:32:20out of this thief we cannot leave by land our only chance is to take the river however however what
00:32:29the imperial guards are all land lovers from the capital they only know how to fight on land none
00:32:33of them can handle a boat if we are caught on the river we will
00:32:42why are you all staring at me surely you do not expect a lowly fisher to perform a miracle
00:32:50honestly the imperial gold is not easily earned
00:32:56i cannot simply watch my father face such peril i will protect him as we fight our way out
00:33:03ryan my dear son
00:33:07i shall protect the emperor and the prince with my life on our journey to the mountain city army
00:33:12sigh
00:33:17erica please look at the situation
00:33:27fine fine since we have come this far i will see this through to the end
00:33:30i always finish what i start i will take everyone with me
00:33:36thank you erica thank you erica
00:33:43i am in your debt erica
00:33:57that boy is lucky indeed
00:34:00as a prince of the realm is he not a match for erica
00:34:04with the virtue and skill of erica any man would be blessed to have her
00:34:11i have caused you much trouble
00:34:17it is no trouble but it is a shame that your highness must live as a lowly fisherman with me
00:34:25in that case please do not call me your highness will you call me ryan
00:34:30as you wish ryan let's board the boat
00:34:33yes my darling
00:34:35yes my darling
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?
00:36:17We are just humble fishers.
00:36:19We 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. Now we are going to lose
00:37:32every 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! Now 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!
00:40:23Please 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 caught today, and they will all rock 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!
00:40:57Hurry 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!
00:41:02We 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?
00:42:07Jason Cole!
00:42:15That woman from the Shady Stall?
00:42:17That woman from the Shady Stall?
00:42:21So you are still alive after all?
00:42:35Stop eating everyone! The targets are here! Capture them at once!
00:42:38No!
00:43:03Down!
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
00:43:43Once he sets foot on land
00:43:44He will be a formidable warrior once again
00:43:46The prowess of the commander of the imperial gods
00:43:48Is certainly not to be taken lightly
00:44:16Your majesty I have come to save you
00:44:20Move board the boat immediately
00:44:41Uncle Simon go
00:44:52Kill 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
00:45:52What do we do now
00:46:02Your majesty Ryan
00:46:04Follow my lead
00:46:22What was that noise
00:46:31Help
00:46:31There are river demons in the water
00:47:01Come here!
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.
00:48:22You 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?
00:49:13He 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.
00:49:32Your majesty, are you afraid of losing a daughter-in-law, or just afraid of having no fish to eat?
00:49:38A bit of both, I suppose.
00:49:46A bit of both, I suppose.
00:50:07A bit of both, I suppose.
00:50:11Charge!
00:50:12Charge!
00:50:13Soldiers, hear my command!
00:50:15Prince Dylan and Prince Eden have betrayed the throne!
00:50:18Treason 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.
00:50:49The 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.
00:51:09Erica!
00:51:11Why did you choose to help me?
00:51:23So you figured out the truth after all.
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.
00:51:40Yet 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.
00:51:56We 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 a 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, you 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 to wander with the woman I love.
00:53:22Your Highness, you 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 must carry the weight of your people.
00:53:35I know that I cannot make you stay.
00:53:37Go now, and 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! To hell with the rules!
00:54:08I am the chief after all!
00:54:09Not some refined lady from a noble house!
00:54:58I really thought that you would follow that lad to the capital as Empress.
00:55:06I really thought that you would follow that lad to the capital as Empress.
00:55:10I am the leader of the anchor crew.
00:55:12Who would want to be a wretched Empress?
00:55:33Anyway, I've secured a grand future for the anchor crew.
00:55:37A grand future?
00:55:38What kind of future?
00:55:41What kind of future?
00:56:06Chief!
00:56:08Chief!
00:56:09Look!
00:56:10So this is the future you promised the crew?
00:56:20Is this truly the child of the crown prince?
00:56:24Of course.
00:56:30Perfect!
00:56:30The future leader of our crew has the crown prince as his father!
00:56:34Who would ever dare to cross us now?
00:56:36Even 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
00:56:51I 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.
00:57:18Chief!
00:57:19Something is wrong!
00:57:21The soldiers!
00:57:21The soldiers!
00:57:22They have surrounded the dock of our crew!
00:57:36Just when we finally found some peace, is it possible the remnants of Dylan and Eden have come back to
00:57:40haunt us?
00:57:50There is no need for panic.
00:57:52This river belongs to the Watsons.
00:58:24The
00:58:25The
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.
00:58:57The 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!
00:59:45I am going!
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.
01:00:36He 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 censorate 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!
01:02:19Now 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.
01:02:33Hmph.
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?
01:02:57In this world of ours, a good meal is the only thing that counts.
01:03:13Erika, 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,
01:03:43I 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
01:03:59and walk right over to the inner palace to be with you.
01:04:01I will also get to enjoy this tofu fish every single day.
01:04:05Life would be absolutely perfect.
01:04:19Your majesty.
01:04:21I am the leader of the anchor crew.
01:04:23Not 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.
01:04:40I have several thousand members of my crew who rely on me to fill their bellies.
01:04:44If I move to the palace for comfort,
01:04:47do you expect them to pack their bags,
01:04:49enter the capital,
01:04:50and drain the national treasury?
01:05:04Father,
01:05:05the spirit of Erika is wild.
01:05:07She loves the breeze of the open river.
01:05:08She 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
01:05:23and return to this dock every night.
01:05:26Sean rose fast enough for the trip,
01:05:28so I will not feel any exhaustion.
01:05:32Your highness.
01:05:33Please show some mercy.
01:05:35If you travel back and forth like that,
01:05:37I am the one who will truly suffer.
01:06:09Your highness.
01:06:10Your head is bleeding.
01:06:11You are injured,
01:06:12so please sit and rest.
01:06:15This little bit of blood means nothing.
01:06:19Erika is in far more pain than I am.
01:06:37Push harder, chief.
01:06:39I can see the head now.
01:07:00Congratulations to you all.
01:07:02The chief has finally given birth.
01:07:04It is a radiant baby girl.
01:07:06Both mother and daughter are well.
01:07:16Wonderful.
01:07:17I finally have a granddaughter.
01:07:19I have finally gained a sweet granddaughter
01:07:21who will never grow a beard like my sons.
01:07:31She is so beautiful.
01:07:33Her features are truly delicate.
01:07:37She looks just like Erika.
01:07:39She is the perfect image of Erika.
01:07:40To hear my imperial decree,
01:07:41every one of the anchor crew
01:07:42shall receive a full year of funds for fish stock.
01:07:45This reward will come from my private funds.
01:07:47Send another decree back to the capital.
01:07:49Let the entire nation celebrate.
01:07:50I want every subject of the empire
01:07:52to share the blessing of my granddaughter.
01:07:59Your majesty,
01:08:00a nationwide celebration.
01:08:02The court will surely fall into a total uproar.
01:08:06Let them fume then,
01:08:07as no one dares to oppose me.
01:08:08Send any who disagree to argue with me in person.
01:08:53Let the grand ship sail now.
01:09:02Look at our little chief here.
01:09:04Picking up the oar during her birthday rite.
01:09:06She has only just learned how to walk,
01:09:08yet 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,
01:09:22he did not even stop to change out of the robe.
01:09:24He has already worn out three horses
01:09:25and 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!
01:10:04Erica, the capital is far too suffocating.
01:10:07I have left all state affairs to the ministers
01:10:09so that I can stay here with you for two weeks.
01:10:11Well, 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 net that year,
01:10:20I 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
01:10:39for five silver coins.
01:10:41On the night of our mating ceremony,
01:10:42I sat on the edge of a broken bed,
01:10:45biting my lip.
01:10:45I'm a wolf-less omega orphan.
01:10:48And Cain, the pack says he's a curse.
01:10:50His parents abandoned him as a pup
01:10:52and 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
01:10:59and tore apart a full-grown shadow bear.
01:11:02The scar running from his brow to his jaw,
01:11:05that 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
01:11:21and 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,
01:11:37not knowing what to do,
01:11:38until 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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