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