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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.
00:09:52What?
00:09:53What are you doing?
00:09:54Forgive us. Old man, when you fell off the boat, we thought you died. Who knew you would be so
00:09:59hard to kill?
00:10:01This is regicide! Your entire lineage will be executed for this! Who is behind this?
00:10:08Ignore him, Wayne. Tonight we will silence every witness here. No one will ever know.
00:10:19Ferris, please do not be reckless. I'm just a fisherman. This has nothing to do with me. Please just let
00:10:26me go.
00:10:27That's the price for sticking your nose into this. You chose to take him in. Anyone who was involved in
00:10:31this mess isn't leaving here alive.
00:10:33Shame about your talent for cooking fish. If you were smart, you would have stayed out of this.
00:10:38Let her go! Stop threatening an innocent woman!
00:10:45We'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.
00:11:24Powerless commoners 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 of people.
00:11:42When they saw you, it was not relief I saw. Instead, they immediately gripped their weapons through their bags.
00:11:47A murderous look flashed in their eyes. Simon and I noticed something was wrong immediately.
00:11:51Once the food was ready, we secretly applied sleeping powder to the rims of their bowls and the tips of
00:11:54their chopsticks.
00:11:55So when we sat down to eat, they suspected nothing. After that, I volunteered to escort them home, but I
00:12:01was actually keeping watch.
00:12:02If we had been mistaken, we would have simply apologized to their master. But since we were right...
00:12:09Well, we just saved your life again. Will you 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?
00:12:24Hey, please do not cry. A man of your age should not cry. I was only joking earlier. You do
00:12:28not need to make me a lord.
00:12:30Of course you will be one. Once I deal with those traitors, I will not only make you a lord,
00:12:35but grant you a hereditary title.
00:12:37Save 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.
00:12:49It is useless. Anyone sent to kill me is ready to die. Once they wake up, if they cannot escape,
00:12:54they will kill themselves.
00:12:56What do we do? We finally caught them alive. We cannot just sit and watch them die.
00:13:00First, I must return to the capital and find the commander of the Imperial Guards. That man is fiercely loyal
00:13:05to me and would never betray me.
00:13:07Come on! You were pushed into the river right under his nose. How is he reliable? And quit talking like
00:13:11an emperor already.
00:13:12You are just inviting the assassins to kill us.
00:13:14Goodman, you had better change your name. They are in the shadows and we are in the open. We must
00:13:17be 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.
00:13:37They are dead.
00:13:39I was right, was I not? Once their mission failed, if they couldn't escape, they were as good as dead.
00:13:45Besides knowing one of them was Jason Cole, we have no idea who was trying to have you killed.
00:13:49There is no need to investigate. Those with the best claim to the throne are the most suspicious. One of
00:13:53my sons must be behind this.
00:13:55Prince Dylan and Prince Eden are both lords in the capital, where their power is deeply entrenched.
00:13:59Only Prince Ryan, my youngest son, was exiled to a remote thief long ago, which actually makes him the safest
00:14:03choice.
00:14:04I 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?
00:14:34You did exile him to that distant place.
00:14:40You do not understand the situation. Security around me is airtight.
00:14:43Anyone who could infiltrate the imperial gods must have enormous power.
00:14:47Ryan has been at his fee for years. He lost such capabilities long ago.
00:14:52Besides, my youngest son has always been straightforward.
00:14:55He's too honest to scheme against anyone. There's no way he'd rebel.
00:15:01So you are just exploiting a decent man. He had no share in the wealth and glory, yet you seek
00:15:05him 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 the case.
00:15:29This old man doesn't even know his own son's land.
00:15:37Excuse me. Which way is Prince Ryan's estate?
00:15:40Are you here for justice or just for grain?
00:15:44What is the difference?
00:15:45If you seek justice, his highness holds court for an hour every day specifically to receive petitions.
00:15:51If you need food and grain, register at the local office. Anyone living in this district can receive rations for
00:15:57their family, along with seeds for their crops.
00:16:00Judging by how you talk, Prince Ryan really seems like a kind man.
00:16:05You must be from out of town if you have not heard of Prince Ryan.
00:16:10His highness is the emperor's own son and has been our great savior.
00:16:14Yes. Every household has an altar to pray for him.
00:16:17We pray for his health and for his long life, so that he may keep the people of this region
00:16:23safe and sound.
00:16:24I have not even earned that much respect, but this ungrateful son of mine already has.
00:16:28They even built altars for him.
00:16:58Are you visiting from out of town?
00:17:02Goodman, we are here to find Prince Ryan. This gentleman is a distant relative of the prince. We have come
00:17:07to seek his help.
00:17:08Prince Ryan? He's a really great man. He 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. He reformed the local government and kept the law in check.
00:17:21Life is much better for us now. We are all grateful for the grace of the prince and his father,
00:17:25our emperor.
00:17:28Prince Ryan, my long forgotten son.
00:17:32If you head straight to his estate, you might miss him. At this hour, he's always in the fields.
00:17:37Just follow this road ahead. He is at the largest rice field.
00:18:08I expected someone much older. He is clearly a handsome young man.
00:18:25Father.
00:18:36This is outrageous!
00:18:39Yes! Traitors like these deserve death by anyone!
00:18:49You both have shown great honor. You saved my father's lifetime and again. Words cannot express my gratitude.
00:18:57Please accept my bow.
00:18:58You are too kind, your highness. Now that we've brought him safely, Uncle Simon and I are done. We'll leave
00:19:03tomorrow.
00:19:14You cannot leave! I will take you to the capital and make you a princess!
00:19:30So comfortable. I have spent most of my life on the river. I am just a rough boatman always braving
00:19:35the 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. He trusts no one, except us two.
00:19:53So Prince Ryan has to treat us well.
00:19:57I recently introduced this new crop variety. This year's harvest will definitely double. The yield is high and the grain
00:20:04is excellent.
00:20:06Excellent. Feeding the people shows true leadership.
00:20:12And repaying what you owe is just the right thing to do. You have three days to return the farmer's
00:20:17money or face severe punishment.
00:20:19You are incredibly wise, your highness. You're a truly fair lord.
00:20:22He handles cases fairly and carefully. Very methodical.
00:20:27My calm, humble son, Prince Ryan, has actually achieved such great things here in this remote land.
00:20:38I completely misjudged him before.
00:20:48Erika, add more chili peppers. Well, I absolutely love your bold local dishes. They are far better than palace feasts.
00:20:58You got it. Just wait and see. I guarantee it will make you sweat.
00:21:08What are the prince and that man doing?
00:21:11Look away. Pretend you saw nothing.
00:21:16Erika, just look at this scene.
00:21:18The father is peeling garlic, the son is chopping wood, and the wife is cooking.
00:21:24You three look just like a family.
00:21:32Uncle Simon, stop talking nonsense. His highness is royalty. I am just an ordinary fisher. We belong to different worlds.
00:21:40If word of this gets out, we could lose our heads.
00:22:02Sigh. Why has my escort not arrived yet? Assassins keep coming in waves. I am going to die out here
00:22:09sooner or later.
00:22:20Kill them all! Leave 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?
00:22:55You hit her!
00:23:00Fall back!
00:23:10Ryan, my dear son!
00:23:13Are 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. How 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, I would gladly give my life for you.
00:23:56Nonsense! Stop talking about dying!
00:23:58You will rule the Empire one day! How can you just die?!
00:24:08I...
00:24:09I will take my leave now.
00:24:18Sigh.
00:24:19What a blockhead. Shouldn't he swear his loyalty right now and at least pretend to decline?
00:24:24No wonder he has been stuck in this wasteland and forgotten by everyone all these years.
00:24:34Erika, for the past few days I have been meaning to ask you. Do you want to be a princess
00:24:40or do you want to be my daughter-in-law?
00:24:44So his majesty actually heard what Uncle Simon said that day?
00:24:49No offense your majesty, but I have no desire to live a life full of constant fear. If you truly
00:24:54wish to reward me, just give me some food and money. I would rather live a free and easy life.
00:25:07You make a fair point. If you actually became my daughter-in-law, it would be highly improper to have
00:25:13you cook fish for me every day.
00:25:19He is always thinking about his next meal. What a gluttonous old man.
00:25:33If anyone dares to harm our prince, we will fight them to the death.
00:25:36That is right! Protect the prince and protect the emperor! Charge!
00:25:41Charge!
00:25:57With a defense like this, not even a single fly could get through.
00:26:14After two weeks of such a massive search, the imperial escort has finally arrived.
00:26:30Your majesty, now that you are safe, I can finally rest in peace.
00:26:39That is enough. Stop all this weeping. If anyone deserves thanks, it's Erica. Without her, I'd be dead ten times
00:26:47over.
00:26:59Thank you for saving the life of the emperor. I shall never forget your kindness.
00:27:02It was nothing. Please stand up, Commander Wood.
00:27:19Listen to my decree. We return to the capital at once.
00:27:28Ryan!
00:27:28Ryan!
00:27:31You 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, do not be sad.
00:28:01I will send an official of great integrity. I'll send an upright official who will treat everyone like family.
00:28:09As for Prince Ryan, the one you all admire, one 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 at the estate of Prince Ryan.
00:29:00That blockhead always came to me for advice on dealing with his father.
00:29:12He is your own father. How can you not know his temper and preferences?
00:29:22He is the Supreme Emperor. I, 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, speaking so freely.
00:29:38Even Prince Dylan and Prince Eden, his favorites, never dared to be so casual in the presence of our father.
00:29:44Do you have a secret for this?
00:29:48Not a secret at all. I just treat the emperor like any ordinary elder.
00:29:53Think of how commoners treat 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?
00:30:12When a father is in danger, a son belongs by his side to protect him.
00:30:26Having the trust and gratitude of the emperor and his heir.
00:30:29A life of luxury is surely guaranteed.
00:30:32They might even grant you the title of the official Imperial Fisher.
00:30:37A life of luxury is a life that souvenir is a very high school.
00:30:39Hehehehehe.
00:30:56Your majesty!
00:31:04Why the panic?
00:31:06Prince Dylan has rebelled.
00:31:09The rebel forces have blocked every path to the capital.
00:31:12Prince Eden has proclaimed himself king.
00:31:21You treacherous sons!
00:31:22While I was away, is this how you guard the capital for me?
00:31:31I deserve death.
00:31:34Since the emperor was missing in the river, the factions in court have already splintered.
00:31:38Prince Dylan intends to seize the throne, while Prince Eden waits to profit from the chaos.
00:31:47A foolish dream!
00:31:49Those ungrateful and arrogant sons!
00:31:52Do they think that my empire can be toppled so easily?
00:31:59Your majesty! I anticipated this! I took the tiger tally from the capital! Once we escape this place, we can
00:32:06summon the troops to crush the rebellion!
00:32:09Good! Good! Where is the nearest army?
00:32:13The mountain city army is three days away.
00:32:17Father, the rebels of Prince Dylan have sealed every road out of this fief. We cannot leave by land.
00:32:23Our only chance is to take the river.
00:32:27However...
00:32:28However what?
00:32:29The imperial guards are all landlubbers from the capital.
00:32:31They only know how to fight on land. None of them can handle a boat.
00:32:35If we are caught on the river, we will...
00:32:42Why are you all staring at me?
00:32:44Surely 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.
00:33:13Sigh.
00:33:17Erika, 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, Erika. Thank you, Erika.
00:33:43I am in your debt, Erika.
00:33:57That boy is lucky indeed.
00:34:00As a prince of the realm, is he not a match for Erika?
00:34:04With the virtue and skill of Erika, 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!
00:34:34Yes, my darling.
00:34:35No.
00:34:36Yeah.
00:34:37No.
00:34:49Yeah.
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.
00:36:04Stay to your business! Stop the boat for an inspection!
00:36:15Officer? We are just Humblefishers.
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. Please show some mercy. Make an
00:37:03exception for us and let us pass through.
00:37:08I said no, and I mean it! A single basket of fish means nothing! Careful, or I will take your
00:37:13head!
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? I was counting on this silver to pay for my own burial!
00:37:45Now it is all gone!
00:38:00Father, 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! If
00:38:15this 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. However, 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!
00:39:35This is not good. They must have discovered the decoy of my father.
00:39:37The five of us escaped in total secrecy after leaving one man in the estate of Prince Ryan.
00:39:42He posed as 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.
00:39:49They realize the Emperor was not inside, and that is why they intensified the search.
00:39:56I am dead. I am dead! I am dead. I am dead. I am dead. I am dead. I am
00:40:11dead. I am dead in the middle.
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.
00:40:58Officers, 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.
00:41:47Look, look!
00:41:52Officer, is this liquor strong enough for you?
00:42:07Jason Cole.
00:42:15That woman from the Shady Stall.
00:42:34Stop eating, everyone! The targets are here! Capture them at once!
00:43:02Down!
00:43:05Down!
00:43:10And you still claim you do not run a Shady Store! I 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, he will be a formidable warrior once again. The prowess of the commander of
00:43:48the Imperial Gods is certainly not to be taken lightly.
00:43:52What's aichi fight for now?
00:43:53Data is fired in the army.
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!
00:45:51Erika, what do we do now?
00:46:02Your Majesty, Ryan, follow my lead!
00:46:22What was that noise?
00:46:31Help!
00:46:32There are river demons in the water!
00:46:33There are river!
00:46:43Run!
00:46:46Run!
00:46:49Run!
00:46:53Run!
00:46:54Run!
00:46:55Run!
00:46:56Run!
00:46:57Run!
00:47:31Stay back!
00:47:32Do not come any closer!
00:47:52Chief!
00:47:53You have finally returned!
00:47:57Huh?
00:48:15Chief!
00:48:17Is 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!
00:48:39We 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?
00:49:39A bit of both, I suppose.
00:49:46The great Prince Ryan would never fall for a wild woman like me.
00:49:58I don't know why!
00:50:11Charge!
00:50:12Charge!
00:50:13Soldiers, hear my command!
00:50:15Prince Dylan and Prince Eden have betrayed the throne!
00:50:19Creation of this magnitude shall find no mercy!
00:50:20Follow 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.
00:51:10Why did you choose to help me?
00:51:22So 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.
00:51:41Yet 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.
00:51:56We 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 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.
00:53:03Once.
00:53:04My only dream was to be a great ruler.
00:53:06I would lead the Empire with wisdom and bring peace to the people.
00:53:09But now, I wish that I were free.
00:53:13To 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
00:53:31must 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.
00:53:54When 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.
00:54:10Not some refined lady from a noble house.
00:54:11But, you make me seem to.
00:54:19No one, even in a half.
00:54:22I am the chief after all.
00:54:24I am the chief.
00:54:39Listen, I will have the background on the Bacon juegettel.
00:54:40I am the chief attorney.
00:54:40That's a great teacher.
00:54:58I really thought that you would follow that lad to the capital as empress.
00:55:10I 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?
00:55:44A grand future?
00:55:49A grand future?
00:56:06A grand future?
00:56:27A grand future?
00:56:30A grand future?
00:56:32A grand future?
00:56:33A grand future?
00:56:53A grand future?
00:57:19A grand future?
00:57:22A grand future?
00:57:24A grand future?
00:58:08A grand future?
00:58:11A grand future?
00:58:12A grand future?
00:58:13A grand future?
00:58:35A grand future?
00:58:37A grand future?
00:58:44A grand future?
00:58:47A grand future?
00:59:12A grand future?
00:59:18A grand future?
00:59:20A grand future?
00:59:21A grand future?
00:59:28A grand future?
00:59:29A grand future?
00:59:29A grand future?
00:59:47A grand future?
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.
01:00:23Can you not see that I am busy?
01:00:25The feet of Erica 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 Erica 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?
01:01:23Erica, quick!
01:01:25Erica, quick!
01:01:27I am here!
01:01:28Prepare for my welcome!
01:01:41Your majesty!
01:01:42Your 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!
01:01:57Erica, 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.
01:02:40You are a distinguished guest.
01:02:42But with that look, did you run away from home or 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.
01:03:41Erica, 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.
01:04:05Life would be absolutely perfect.
01:04:19Your Majesty, I 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.
01:04:40I 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 Erica 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.
01:05:39I am the one who will truly suffer.
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.
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! 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 Erika. She is the perfect image of Erika.
01:07:40Tear my imperial decree. Every one of the anchor crew shall 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. Let the entire nation celebrate.
01:07:50I want every subject of the empire to share the blessing of my granddaughter.
01:07:59Your majesty, a nation-wide celebration? The 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!
01:08:13Oh, God!
01:08:17Oh, 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.
01:09:10Ha, ha, ha.
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.
01:09:31Ha, ha, ha, ha.
01:09:32Ha, ha, ha.
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 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.
01:10:45I'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 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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