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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.
00:09:51I'll take you there.
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.
00:18:37this is outrageous 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
00:18:55my gratitude please accept my bow you are too kind your highness now that we've brought him safely
00:19:01uncle simon and i are done we'll leave tomorrow
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 i never expected to see the day i could live like a wealthy man with servants
00:19:39waiting
00:19:46on me
00:19:47the emperor is super paranoid right now he trusts no one except us two so prince ryan has to treat
00:19:54us well
00:19:58i recently introduced this new crop variety this year's harvest will definitely double
00:20:03the yield is high and the grain is excellent
00:20:07excellent 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
00:20:17or face severe punishment you are incredibly wise your highness you're a truly fair lord
00:20:21he 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
00:20:47erica add more chili peppers well i absolutely love your bold local dishes
00:20:55they are far better than palace feasts you got it just wait and see i guarantee it will make you
00:21:01sweat
00:21:08what are the prince and that man doing look away pretend 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 his highness is royalty
00:21:35i am just an ordinary fisher we belong to different worlds
00:21:40if word of this gets out we could lose our heads
00:22:05i am going to die out here sooner or later
00:22:19Kill them all!
00:22:21Leave no one alive!
00:22:24Leave my father alone!
00:22:36Protect me!
00:22:48Father, go now!
00:22:50You ask for death?
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, I 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 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.
00:24:35For the past few days, I have been meaning to ask you.
00:24:39Do you want to be a princess or 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.
00:25:09If 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.
00:25:33If 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!
00:25:41Charge!
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.
00:26:41Stop all this weeping.
00:26:42If anyone deserves thanks, it's Erica.
00:26:45Without her, I'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, do not be sad.
00:28:01I will send an official of great integrity.
00:28:03I'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.
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.
00:29:38Even 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.
00:29:50I 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.
00:30:11Ryan, what are you doing?
00:30:13When 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, a life of luxury is surely guaranteed.
00:30:32They might even grant you the title of the official imperial fisher.
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.
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.
00:32:08Good!
00:32:10Good!
00:32:11Good!
00:32:11Good!
00:32:11Where 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 thief.
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!
00:33:28Since we have come this far, I will see this through to the end.
00:33:30I always finish what I start.
00:33:32I will take everyone with me.
00:33:36Thank you, Erika!
00:33:38Thank 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.
00:34:29Will you call me Ryan?
00:34:30As you wish, Ryan!
00:34:31Let's board the boat!
00:34:34Yes, my darling.
00:34:35I am dying.
00:34:39Does yourfolk come to hell?
00:34:40No.
00:34:45I am dying.
00:34:47I am dying.
00:34:47I am dying.
00:34:49Do you know my ëąly?
00:34:54I do not know my Ųذا!
00:34:55Do you answer him?
00:34:56Do you have any other things?
00:35:03You should have a story off by the game.
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!
00:36:16Officer. We 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.
00:36:57If we do not deliver the fish today, the fish will start to rot and we will have to pay
00:37:01the 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!
00:37:11Careful! Or I will take your head!
00:37:21You useless brat! It is all your fault!
00:37:26If you had not insisted on this route, we wouldn't have missed the delivery!
00:37:30Now we are going to lose every penny!
00:37:39Heavens above! What am I going to do?
00:37:42I was counting on this silver to pay for my own burial!
00:37:45Now it is all gone!
00:38:01Father, please, that is enough.
00:38:08Officer, please show some mercy.
00:38:11The 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.
00:38:35It was only a matter of necessity.
00:38:37However, this matter stays between the three of us.
00:38:41You must never mention it again.
00:39:01I am dead! I am so dead!
00:39:03Am 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.
00:39:40After 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.
00:40:20What do you think you are doing? You are not allowed to set up a stall here!
00:40:22What do you think you are doing? You are not allowed to set up a stall here!
00:40:23Please calm down, officer. Since the river is closed today, we have nowhere else to go anyway.
00:40:26This boat is full of fresh fish 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!
00:41:02We 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!
00:42:38Thank god.
00:43:03Down!
00:43:06Down.
00:43:08Down.
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!
00:43:34I am 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.
00:43:50Crazy!
00:43:51Jesus forever died here!
00:43:52Crazy.
00:43:56Inside.
00:44:05NO!
00:44:16onze naoje
00:44:16Your marth-ee-ely!
00:44:17I have come to save you!
00:44:19Shit.
00:44:20Move! Board the boat immediately!
00:44:42Uncle Simon, go!
00:44:52Kill the lights!
00:45:19Finally, we are back on my turf.
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!
00:46:33There are river demons in the water!
00:46:47There are river demons in the water!
00:47:17What? What is that?
00:47:20Could river demons really exist?
00:47:31Stay back!
00:47:32Do not come any closer!
00:47:34There are river demons in the water!
00:47:52Chief! You have finally returned!
00:48:15Chief!
00:48:17Is 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!
00:48:39Nonsense! 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!
00:48:53You have been reading too many heroic fables!
00:49:06What is the matter with him?
00:49:10His pride is just wounded!
00:49:12Oh?
00:49:14He tried to play the hero just now!
00:49:16But he did not expect!
00:49:17That you are far better at fighting than he is!
00:49:27Speaking of which!
00:49:28My daughter-in-law!
00:49:29Please don't give up on my hopeless son!
00:49:32Your majesty!
00:49:34Are you afraid of losing a daughter-in-law?
00:49:36Or just afraid of having no fish to eat?
00:49:39A bit of both, I suppose!
00:49:46Or just afraid of being on my own!
00:49:47The great Prince Ryan!
00:49:49Would never fall for a wild woman like me!
00:49:55I have a son-in-law!
00:49:58I have a son-in-law!
00:50:11I have a son-in-law!
00:50:12Charge! Charge!
00:50:13Soldiers, hear my command!
00:50:15Prince Dylan and Prince Eden have betrayed the throne!
00:50:19Preason 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.
00:51:10Ericka, why 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 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.
00:53:09But now, I wish that I were free.
00:53:13To wander with the woman I love.
00:53:21Your Highness, you have your own path to follow.
00:53:24And I have mine as well.
00:53:26I am going to lead the anchor crew to become the greatest power in the world, while 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.
00:53:49Ryan...
00:53:51Hmm...
00:53:54When you stood in front of me that day...
00:53:58It truly meant the world to me.
00:54:06I am the Chief, after all.
00:54:06Forget it, to hell with the rules!
00:54:08I am the Chief...
00:54:09After all,
00:54:10Not some refined lady from a noble house.
00:54:13A few days later...
00:54:15olsun...
00:54:20I will never forgive me.
00:54:20Five days later.
00:54:58I really thought
00:55:01that 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!
00:56:09Look, so 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! The future leader of our crew has the crown prince as his father!
00:56:34Who would ever dare to cross us now? Even the authorities will have to step aside for us!
00:56:47When 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.
00:58:04To be continued...
00:58:11To be continued...
00:58:15To be continued...
00:58:27To be continued...
00:58:33To be continued...
00:58:50To be continued...
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00:59:03To be continued...
00:59:13To be continued...
00:59:18The follow-up service is quite impressive.
00:59:21Even the scullery maid is delivered to the door.
00:59:35What are you waiting for?
00:59:37Since you are here to build fires, get to the backyard at once.
00:59:40Chop that pile of wet wood.
00:59:43Hey! I am going!
01:00:14Your 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. 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.
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?
01:01:26I am here!
01:01:28Prepare for my welcome!
01:01:40Your 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!
01:01:58I'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.
01:02:22Now this is the flavor that I missed.
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!
01:03:13Erika, I would like another bowl of rice.
01:03:16Drench it in that fish broth for me!
01:03:23There is plenty of fish and rice for everyone.
01:03:41Erika, while enjoying the fish you prepared these days, I have come up with a flawless plan.
01:03:46I will fire the head of the Imperial Kitchen who only knows how to make useless radish carvings.
01:03:52You must bring the little one and come back to take charge.
01:03:56Once that is done, Ryan can finish the reports in the throne room and walk right over to the inner
01:04:00palace to be with you.
01:04:01I will also get to enjoy this tofu fish every single day.
01:04:06Life would be absolutely perfect!
01:04:19Your 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.
01:05:58Dad!
01:06:02Dad!
01:06:09your highness your head is bleeding you are injured so please sit and rest
01:06:15this little bit of blood means nothing erica is in far more pain than i am
01:06:37push harder chief i can see the head now
01:07:00congratulations to you all the chief has finally
01:07:03given 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
01:07:40tear 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 send another decree back to the capital let the entire
01:07:49nation celebrate i want every subject of the empire to share the blessing of my granddaughter
01:07:59your majesty a nationwide celebration the court will surely fall into a total uproar
01:08:06let them fume then as no one dares to oppose me send any who disagree to argue with me in
01:08:10person
01:08:17kitchen
01:08:18this is rough
01:08:21in person
01:08:50Set sail!
01:08:53Let the grand ship sail now!
01:09:02Look at our little chief here!
01:09:05Picking up the oar during her birthday rite!
01:09:07She has only just learned how to walk, yet she already wants to rule this river for her mother!
01:09:16Chief! Prepare for the arrival of the Emperor!
01:09:18The Emperor has finally finished the court session!
01:09:20After reviewing the final tax report, he did not even stop to change out of the robe!
01:09:24He has already worn out three horses and is racing through the mountain pass right now!
01:09:32My sweetheart!
01:09:34My sweetheart!
01:09:36Bring the boat to the shore now!
01:09:37I have caught a massive fish!
01:09:39That silly father of yours is almost here!
01:09:41Tonight, we will all enjoy a feast of tofu and fish!
01:09:46The End
01:09:53Brought to the
01:10:04Erika, 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.
01:10:54They 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.
01:11:44The smell of blood.
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