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