Royals on Her Hook

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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.

00:09:52You took your boat.

00:09:53What are you doing?

00:09:54Forgive us.

00:09:55Old man, when you fell off the boat, we thought you died. Who knew you would be so hard to

00:10:00kill?

00:10:02This 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.

00:12:21How 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!

00:18:40Traitors 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.

00:20:17Or 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, has 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.

00:21:16Erica, 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.

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, we could lose our heads.

00:22:05I 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!

00:22:26Leave me!

00:22:36Protect me!

00:22:48Father...

00:22:49Go now!

00:22:50You ask for death?!

00:22:55You're hit!

00:23:00Fall back!

00:23:10Ryan, my dear son, are 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, I would gladly give my life for you.

00:23:56Nonsense! Stop 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 and at least pretend to decline?

00:24:24No wonder he has been stuck in this wasteland and forgotten by everyone all these years.

00:24:34Erica, 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.

00:24:54If you truly wish to reward me, just give me some food and money.

00:24:57I would rather live a free and easy life.

00:25:07You make a fair point.

00:25:10If you actually became my daughter-in-law, it would be highly improper to have you cook fish for me

00:25:14every day.

00:25:20He is always thinking about his next meal.

00:25:22What a gluttonous old man.

00:25:32If anyone dares to harm our prince, we will fight them to the death.

00:25:36That is right.

00:25:37Protect the prince and protect the emperor.

00:25:40Charge!

00:25:42Charge!

00:25:47Charge!

00:25:48Charge!

00:25:50Charge!

00:25:52Charge!

00:25:54Charge!

00:25:56Charge!

00:25:57With a defense like this, not even a single fly could get through.

00:26:02Charge!

00:26:14After two weeks of such a massive search, the Imperial Escort has finally arrived.

00:26:30Your Majesty, now that you're 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.

00:27:03It was nothing. Please stand up, Commander Wood.

00:27:19Listen to my decree. We return to the capital at once.

00:27:28Ryan!

00:27:31You shall return with me.

00:27:36I obey your command, Father.

00:27:43Your Highness. Please 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.

00:28:57I remember our first few days at the estate of Prince Ryan.

00:28:59That 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.

00:29:45What is the 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.

00:30:38His own father.

00:30:38A life of luxury is wine and his throne.

00:30:39He has no idea.

00:30:40He has no idea.

00:30:42And he knows how many people have chosen him.

00:30:43He has no idea.

00:30:46The end of his own father.

00:31:01A life of luxury is a life of a father.

00:31:04A life of a half.

00:31:05Most people have had his son who will be to do this by the other.

00:31:06Prince Dillon 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 Dillon 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.

00:32:02I took the tiger tally from the capital.

00:32:04Once we escape this place, we can summon the troops to crush the rebellion.

00:32:09Good!

00:32:10Good!

00:32:11Where is the nearest army?

00:32:13The Mountain City army is three days away.

00:32:17Father, the rebels of Prince Dillon have sealed every road out of this fief.

00:32:21We 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.

00:32:33None 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.

00:32:59I will protect him as we fight our way out.

00:33:03Ryan!

00:33:04My dear son!

00:33:08I 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.

00:34:18But 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.

00:34:35I am a little bingo.

00:34:38That's all for the dead.

00:34:39To be left.

00:34:41I am.

00:34:44I am.

00:34:49I am.

00:34:54I am.

00:35:02I am.

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.

00:36:03You are truly good for nothing.

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

00:36:58today the fish will start to rot and we will have to pay the tavern please show some mercy

00:37:03make 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 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

00:37:30now we are going to lose every penny

00:37:39heavens above what am i going to do

00:37:41i 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

00:38:10the poor man is counting on this catch to survive until his final day

00:38:14if this sale 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

00:38:35it was only a matter of necessity however this matter stays between the three of us

00:38:40you must never mention it again

00:38:42i 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

00:39:39after leaving one man in the estate of prince ryan

00:39:41he posed as the emperor to distract the rebels

00:39:43in hopes of buying us more time

00:39:45now it appears that the rebels have stormed the estate of prince ryan

00:39:49they realize the emperor was not inside

00:39:50and 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

00:40:32you and your men can enjoy a fresh meal and keep yourselves warm

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

00:41:12are you not sneaking a bite for once

00:41:14do not think i did not notice

00:41:17all those fish were caught right beside the boat

00:41:47look look

00:41:48look look

00:41:52officer is this liquor strong enough for you

00:42:07jason cole

00:42:15that woman from the shady stall

00:42:21so you are still alive after all

00:42:34stop eating everyone the targets are here capture them at one

00:42:38once

00:43:02down

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00:43:10Down and you still claim you do not run a shady store. I will make you pay for this today

00:43:25Ryan I

00:43:26Am fine well, I am not fine

00:43:43I

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

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00:44:16Your majesty I have come to save you move board the boat immediately

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00:44:41Uncle Simon go

00:44:43Oh

00:44:53Kill the lights

00:45:19Finally we are back on my turf

00:45:24Oh

00:45:38They are hiding right here the 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

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00:51:55shadow which is why simon and i often wore disguises we posed as simple fishers and wine

00:51:58cellars just to seek out a few business opportunities i never expected to save the

00:52:01emperor by mere chance i did everything possible to keep him safe waiting for the right moment to

00:52:06bring him to you i only wanted him to see the truth for himself to see a prince who truly

00:52:10serves

00:52:10the common people and to see the perfect order you brought to this land everything that followed

00:52:17was quite unexpected i never thought the road would be so dangerous even less did i think you'd

00:52:22lose your heart to me your 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 you should marry a lady from a noble house

00:52:54i have

00:52:55been free and wild for far too long i only want a simple life upon the water fate brought us

00:52:59together

00:52:59but it was not meant to last once my only dream was to be a great ruler i would lead

00:53:07the empire with

00:53:07wisdom and bring peace to the people but now i wish that i were free to wander with the woman

00:53:14i love

00:53:22your highness you have your own path to follow and i have mine as well i am going to lead

00:53:27the anchor crew

00:53:27to become the greatest power in the world while you must carry the weight of your people

00:53:35i know that i cannot make you stay go now and i will watch you leave

00:53:49ryan

00:53:54when 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

00:54:11noon

00:54:18yeah

00:54:20yeah

00:54:40very clean

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?

00:56:06Chief! Chief! Look, so this is the future you promised the crew?

00:56:20Chief!

00:56:20Is this truly the child of the crown prince?

00:56:24Of 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!

00:57:36Just 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. This river belongs to the Watsons.

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00:59:37Since you are here to build fires, get to the backyard at once!

00:59:40Chalk that pile of wet wood!

00:59:44Hey! I am going!

01:00:15Your Highness, have mercy. This is an urgent border report. The Emperor claims a headache as an excuse and insists

01:00:20that you review the matter. You must make the final decision. At least give it a single glance.

01:00:24Can you not see that I am busy? The feet of Erika are badly swollen today. I must finish this

01:00:28pile of wood quickly to boil water for her foot bath.

01:00:36He is actually boiling water for a foot bath. To think the Crown Prince would perform such a chore. If

01:00:41this 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. Once Erika is finally in a deep sleep, I will find the

01:00:56time to review them.

01:00:57Nothing shall interrupt her foot bath now.

01:01:07Chief!

01:01:09Chief!

01:01:11Look at that beggar over there! Why does he look exactly like that old man Arthur Crown?

01:01:23Erika quick! Erika quick!

01:01:27I am here! Prepare for my welcome!

01:01:40Your Majesty! You belong on the throne in the capital. Why did you come here looking like this?

01:01:51I am done with that throne! It is so stiff that it is painful to sit on! The palace food

01:01:55is worse than tasteless dishwater! Erika, I've been starving for three whole days! Prepare a bowl of fish and tofu

01:02:01at once!

01:02:20Now this is the flavor that I missed! Since I returned to the palace, those servants have served nothing but

01:02:25the most bland and hollow meals! They focus only on fancy decorations! Everything looks beautiful to the eye, but there

01:02:29is no actual flavor within! My sense of taste! I am

01:02:39You are a distinguished guest! But with that look! Did you run away from home? Or are you just slacking

01:02:47off on your duties?

01:02:55Who cares about that? In this world of ours, a good meal is the only thing that counts!

01:03:03To the east?

01:03:04To the east?

01:03:11For the east?

01:03:13To the east?

01:03:14Arr beans!

01:03:14To the east?

01:03:15Mark, I would like another bowl of rice! Drench 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.

01:03:55Once that is done, Ryan can finish the reports in the throne room and walk right over to the

01:04:00inner palace 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.

01:04:19Your 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.

01:04:44If 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.

01:05:58Sean rose fast enough for you.

01:06:01Dad!

01:06:03Dad!

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

01:07:02the chief has finally given birth it is a radiant baby girl both mother and daughter are well

01:07:17wonderful i finally have a granddaughter i have finally gained a sweet granddaughter

01:07:21who 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

01:07:40to hear 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

01:08:05let them fume then as no one dares to oppose me send any who disagree to argue with me in

01:08:10person

01:08:13oh

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01:08:52Let the grand ship sail now!

01:09:02Look at our little chief here, picking 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! My sweetheart!

01:09:36Bring the boat to the shore now! I have caught a massive fish!

01:09:39That silly father of yours is almost here! Tonight we will all enjoy a feast of tofu and fish!

01:09:43Let's go!

01:09:48Let's go!

01:10:07Let's go!

01:10:10I've been 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.

01:10:40On 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? The pack says he's a curse.

01:10:50His parents abandoned him as a pup and never came back.

01:10:54They 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.

01:11:38Until the door banged open.

01:11:40I gasped.

01:11:41His leather coat was slashed open across the ribs.

01:11:45The smell of...

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