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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.
00:00:08Whoa, 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 carpe 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 carpe 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.
00:01:17I'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.
00:03:44You 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.
00:03:53He'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.
00:04:07I 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?
00:04:32Then take me to the city.
00:04:34How do we get there?
00:04:36I wouldn't know.
00:04:38I 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 realized 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.
00:07:53These 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.
00:08:38Just play along with him.
00:08:41I 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.
00:09:20You 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.
00:09:52What?
00:09:53What are you doing?
00:09:55Forgive us.
00:09:56Old man,
00:09:56when you fell off the boat,
00:09:58we thought you died.
00:09:59Who 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,
00:10:11we will silence every witness here.
00:10:13No one will ever know.
00:10:19Siris,
00:10:20please 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
00:10:32isn't leaving here alive.
00:10:33Shame about your talent for cooking fish.
00:10:35If you were smart,
00:10:36you 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!
00:10:53Damn it!
00:10:55The food was spiked!
00:10:59You drugged the food!
00:11:08Shit!
00:11:20Look who is talking about crooked ends!
00:11:22I am a legitimate business owner!
00:11:24Powerless commoners like us
00:11:25must have ways to defend ourselves!
00:11:30Erica,
00:11:31how did you figure out
00:11:32these 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
00:11:41and I have seen all sorts of people.
00:11:42When they saw you,
00:11:43it was not relief I saw.
00:11:45Instead,
00:11:45they immediately gripped their weapons
00:11:46through their bags.
00:11:47A murderous look flashed in their eyes.
00:11:49Simon and I noticed
00:11:50something was wrong immediately.
00:11:51Once the food was ready,
00:11:52we secretly applied sleeping powder
00:11:53to the rims of their bowls
00:11:54and the tips of their chopsticks.
00:11:55So when we sat down to eat,
00:11:57they suspected nothing.
00:11:58After that,
00:11:59I volunteered to escort them home.
00:12:00But I was actually keeping watch.
00:12:02If we had been mistaken,
00:12:04we would have simply apologized
00:12:05to their master.
00:12:06But since we were right...
00:12:09Well,
00:12:10we 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.
00:12:31Once 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,
00:12:48we'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,
00:12:53if 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,
00:13:00I must return to the capital
00:13:02and find the commander
00:13:03of 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
00:13:08right 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,
00:13:14you had better change your name.
00:13:15They are in the shadows
00:13:16and 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,
00:13:40was 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
00:13:46was Jason Cole,
00:13:47we have no idea
00:13:48who 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,
00:14:00my youngest son,
00:14:01was exiled to a remote thief long ago,
00:14:02which actually makes him the safest choice.
00:14:04I have made my decision.
00:14:05I'll go to my youngest son first.
00:14:07The waterway is faster.
00:14:08Since Uncle Simon is rowing,
00:14:10he can take us south together.
00:14:28Arthur,
00:14:29how can you be sure
00:14:30your youngest son
00:14:31is not harboring a grudge
00:14:33and plotting your murder?
00:14:34You did exile him
00:14:35to that distant place.
00:14:40You do not understand the situation.
00:14:42Security around me is airtight.
00:14:43Anyone who could infiltrate
00:14:45the 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.
00:14:51Besides,
00:14:53my youngest son
00:14:53has always been straightforward.
00:14:55He's too honest
00:14:56to 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
00:15:05the 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
00:15:31his own son's land.
00:15:37Excuse me,
00:15:38which way is Prince Ryan's estate?
00:15:40Are you here for justice
00:15:42or just for grain?
00:15:44What is the difference?
00:15:46If you seek justice,
00:15:48His Highness holds court
00:15:49for 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
00:16:03like a kind man.
00:16:06You must be from out of town
00:16:08if you have not heard
00:16:09of Prince Ryan.
00:16:10His Highness is the Emperor's own son
00:16:12and has been our great saviour.
00:16:14Yes, every household
00:16:16has an altar to pray for him.
00:16:18We pray for his health
00:16:19and for his long life
00:16:20so that he may keep
00:16:22the people of this region
00:16:23safe and sound.
00:16:25I have not even earned
00:16:26that much respect,
00:16:26but this ungrateful son of mine
00:16:28already has.
00:16:28They even built altars for him.
00:16:58Are you visiting from out of town?
00:17:02Goodman, we are here
00:17:03to find Prince Ryan.
00:17:04This gentleman is a distant relative
00:17:06of 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
00:17:23for 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,
00:17:36he'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.
00:18:37This is outrageous!
00:18:40Traitors like these
00:18:41deserve death by anyone!
00:18:49You both have shown great honor.
00:18:51You saved my father's lifetime and again.
00:18:53Words cannot express my gratitude.
00:18:57Please accept my bow.
00:18:58You are too kind, your highness.
00:18:59Now 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, except us two.
00:19:53So Prince Ryan has to treat us well.
00:19:58I recently introduced this new crop variety.
00:20:00This year's harvest will definitely double.
00:20:03The yield is high and the grain is excellent.
00:20:06Excellent.
00:20:08Feeding the people shows true leadership.
00:20:12And repaying what you owe
00:20:14is 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.
00:20:50Well, 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!
00:22:47Father, go now!
00:22:50You ask for death!
00:22:52You ask for death!
00:22:55You ask for death!
00:23:01Fall back!
00:23:10Ryan, my dear son!
00:23:13Are you hurt?
00:23:14I am fine.
00:23:17As long as you are safe, father.
00:23:36My son, your life is too precious.
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,
00:23:55I 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.
00:24:20What a blockhead.
00:24:21Shouldn't he swear his loyalty right now
00:24:22and at least pretend to decline?
00:24:24No wonder he has been stuck in this wasteland
00:24:26and forgotten by everyone all these years.
00:24:34Erica.
00:24:35For the past few days,
00:24:37I have been meaning to ask you.
00:24:39Do you want to be a princess
00:24:40or do you want to be my daughter-in-law?
00:24:44So his majesty actually heard
00:24:46what Uncle Simon said that day?
00:24:49No offense, your majesty,
00:24:51but I have no desire to live a life
00:24:53full of constant fear.
00:24:54If you truly wish to reward me,
00:24:55just give me some food and money.
00:24:57I would rather live a free and easy life.
00:25:08You make a fair point.
00:25:10If you actually became my daughter-in-law,
00:25:12it would be highly improper
00:25:13to have you cook fish for me every 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,
00:25:35we will fight them to the death.
00:25:36That is right.
00:25:38Protect the prince
00:25:39and protect the emperor.
00:25:40Charge!
00:25:57With a defense like this,
00:25:59not even a single fly could get through.
00:26:14After two weeks of such a massive search,
00:26:17the imperial escort has finally arrived.
00:26:30Your majesty,
00:26:32now that you are safe,
00:26:33I can finally rest in peace.
00:26:39That is enough.
00:26:41Stop all this weeping.
00:26:43If anyone deserves thanks,
00:26:44it's Erica.
00:26:45Without her,
00:26:46I'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,
00:27:05Commander 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.
00:27:36I 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,
00:27:59do not be sad.
00:28:01I will send an official of great integrity.
00:28:03I'll send an upright official
00:28:05who will treat everyone like family.
00:28:09As for Prince Ryan,
00:28:10the one you all admire,
00:28:12one thief is too small for his ambitions.
00:28:16I will entrust him with far greater duties.
00:28:19I hope you will not fail my expectations.
00:28:29It seems Prince Ryan is destined for greatness.
00:28:50It seems Prince Ryan is destined for greatness.
00:28:57I remember our first few days
00:28:58at the estate of Prince Ryan.
00:29:00That blockhead always came to me
00:29:01for 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.
00:29:39Even Prince Dylan and Prince Eden,
00:29:41his favorites,
00:29:41never dared to be so casual
00:29:43in 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
00:29:51like any ordinary elder.
00:29:53Think of how commoners
00:29:55treat the elders in their family.
00:29:57And I treat the emperor the same way.
00:30:00I understand now.
00:30:10Ryan, what are you doing?
00:30:12When a father is in danger,
00:30:14a son belongs by his side
00:30:16to protect him.
00:30:26Having the trust and gratitude
00:30:28of the emperor and his heir,
00:30:30a life of luxury is surely guaranteed.
00:30:32They might even grant you
00:30:33the title of the official imperial fisher.
00:30:56Your majesty!
00:31:04Why the panic?
00:31:07Prince Dylan has rebelled!
00:31:09The rebel forces have blocked
00:31:11every path to the capital.
00:31:12Prince Eden has proclaimed himself king.
00:31:21You treacherous sons!
00:31:23While I was away,
00:31:25is this how you guard
00:31:26the capital for me?
00:31:31I deserve death.
00:31:34Since the emperor
00:31:35was missing in the river,
00:31:36the factions in court
00:31:37have already splintered.
00:31:38Prince Dylan intends
00:31:39to seize the throne,
00:31:40while Prince Eden
00:31:41waits to profit from the chaos.
00:31:47A foolish dream!
00:31:49Those ungrateful
00:31:50and arrogant sons!
00:31:52Do they think
00:31:53that my empire
00:31:54can be toppled so easily?
00:31:59Your majesty,
00:32:00I anticipated this.
00:32:02I took the tiger tally
00:32:03from the capital.
00:32:04Once we escape this place,
00:32:06we can summon the troops
00:32:07to crush the rebellion.
00:32:09Good!
00:32:10Good!
00:32:11Where is the nearest army?
00:32:13The Mountain City Army
00:32:15is three days away.
00:32:18Father,
00:32:18the rebels of Prince Dylan
00:32:19have sealed every road
00:32:21out of this fief.
00:32:21We cannot leave by land.
00:32:23Our only chance
00:32:24is to take the river.
00:32:28However...
00:32:28However what?
00:32:29The imperial guards
00:32:30are all landlubbers
00:32:31from the capital.
00:32:31They only know
00:32:32how to fight on land.
00:32:33None of them
00:32:33can handle a boat.
00:32:35If we are caught
00:32:36on the river,
00:32:37we will...
00:32:42Why are you all
00:32:43staring at me?
00:32:44Surely you do not
00:32:45expect a lowly fisher
00:32:47to perform a miracle?
00:32:51Honestly,
00:32:51the imperial gold
00:32:53is not easily earned.
00:32:56I cannot simply
00:32:57watch my father
00:32:58face such peril.
00:32:59I will protect him
00:33:00as we fight our way out.
00:33:03Ryan,
00:33:04my dear son.
00:33:08I shall protect
00:33:09the emperor
00:33:09and the prince
00:33:10with my life
00:33:10on our journey
00:33:11to the Mountain City Army.
00:33:13Sigh.
00:33:17Erica,
00:33:18please look
00:33:19at the situation.
00:33:27Fine, fine.
00:33:28Since we have come
00:33:28this far,
00:33:29I will see this
00:33:30through to the end.
00:33:30I always finish
00:33:31what I start.
00:33:32I will take
00:33:33everyone with me.
00:33:36Thank you, Erica.
00:33:38Thank you, Erica.
00:33:43I am in your debt, Erica.
00:33:57That boy is lucky indeed.
00:34:00As a prince of the realm,
00:34:02is he not a match
00:34:03for Erica?
00:34:04With the virtue
00:34:05and skill of Erica,
00:34:06any man would be
00:34:07blessed to have her.
00:34:11I have caused you
00:34:13much trouble.
00:34:17It is no trouble,
00:34:18but it is a shame
00:34:20that your highness
00:34:20must live
00:34:21as a lowly fisherman
00:34:22with me.
00:34:25In that case,
00:34:27please do not
00:34:28call me your highness.
00:34:28will you call me Ryan?
00:34:30As you wish, Ryan.
00:34:32Let's board the boat.
00:34:34Yes, my darling.
00:34:49Yes, my darling.
00:35:09You are a terror on dry land,
00:35:11but on the water,
00:35:12you are a pathetic mess.
00:35:15Silence.
00:35:15I will protect
00:35:17the emperor
00:35:18with my life.
00:35:30Forgive me.
00:35:31I...
00:35:32I have become
00:35:33a burden
00:35:33to everyone.
00:35:38You are truly
00:35:40good for nothing.
00:35:44Get him into the cabin
00:35:46at once.
00:35:46Do not let anyone
00:35:47suspect us.
00:36:04State your business.
00:36:05Stop the boat
00:36:05for an inspection.
00:36:15Officer.
00:36:17We are just
00:36:18humble fishers.
00:36:19We are taking
00:36:20the fish caught today
00:36:21to Lincoln Ward
00:36:22to sell.
00:36:49The river is closed
00:36:50today.
00:36:51Turn back at once.
00:36:54We have an agreement
00:36:55with the tavern
00:36:56to deliver
00:36:56this fresh fish.
00:36:57If we do not
00:36:58deliver the fish today,
00:36:59the fish will start
00:37:00to rot
00:37:00and we will have
00:37:01to pay the tavern.
00:37:02Please show some mercy.
00:37:03Make an exception
00:37:04for us
00:37:04and let us pass through.
00:37:08I said no
00:37:09and I mean it.
00:37:10A single basket
00:37:11of fish means nothing.
00:37:12Careful
00:37:12or I will take your head.
00:37:21You useless brat.
00:37:22It is all your fault.
00:37:27If you had not
00:37:27insisted on this route,
00:37:29we wouldn't have
00:37:29missed the delivery.
00:37:30Now we are going
00:37:31to lose every penny.
00:37:39Heavens above,
00:37:41what am I going
00:37:41to do?
00:37:42I was counting
00:37:43on this silver
00:37:44to pay for my own burial.
00:37:45Now it is all gone.
00:38:00Father,
00:38:02please,
00:38:03that is enough.
00:38:08Officer,
00:38:09please show some mercy.
00:38:11The poor man
00:38:12is counting on this catch
00:38:13to survive
00:38:13until his final day.
00:38:14If the sail falls through,
00:38:16he will trade my life
00:38:17for his burial.
00:38:23Get moving.
00:38:24Move along.
00:38:24All that noise
00:38:25is giving me a headache.
00:38:32Ryan,
00:38:32do not take it to heart.
00:38:33I was a bit too rough
00:38:34with you just now.
00:38:35It was only a matter
00:38:36of necessity.
00:38:37However,
00:38:38this matter stays
00:38:39between the three of us.
00:38:41You must never
00:38:42mention it again.
00:39:01I am dead.
00:39:02I am so dead.
00:39:04Am I dead
00:39:05for knowing
00:39:05a royal secret?
00:39:27all vessels
00:39:28and civilians
00:39:29are forbidden to pass.
00:39:30Stay where you are
00:39:31for questioning.
00:39:35This is not good.
00:39:36They must have discovered
00:39:37the decoy of my father.
00:39:38The five of us
00:39:38escaped in total secrecy
00:39:40after leaving one man
00:39:41in the estate
00:39:41of Prince Ryan.
00:39:42He posed as the emperor
00:39:43to distract the rebels
00:39:44in hopes of buying us
00:39:45more time.
00:39:46Now it appears
00:39:47that the rebels
00:39:47have stormed
00:39:48the estate of Prince Ryan.
00:39:49They realize the emperor
00:39:50was not inside
00:39:51and that is why
00:39:51they intensified the search.
00:40:20What do you think
00:40:20you are doing?
00:40:21You are not allowed
00:40:21to set up a stall here.
00:40:23Please calm down, officer.
00:40:24Since the river is closed today,
00:40:25we have nowhere else
00:40:26to go anyway.
00:40:26This boat is full
00:40:27of fresh fish caught today
00:40:28and they will all rot
00:40:29by tomorrow morning.
00:40:31Why not let me cook
00:40:31them right here?
00:40:32You and your men
00:40:33can enjoy a fresh meal
00:40:34and keep yourselves warm.
00:40:35Hurry up then
00:40:36as we are all starving.
00:40:58officers, you have had a long day.
00:40:59Come and have a taste
00:41:00of the fresh catch.
00:41:03We have been camping
00:41:03in the wild for days
00:41:04without a single full meal.
00:41:05I am absolutely famished.
00:41:06The scent of this fish
00:41:07is incredible.
00:41:07I will not be polite then.
00:41:09Your majesty,
00:41:10why are you so well behaved today?
00:41:13Are you not sneaking
00:41:14a bite for once?
00:41:15Do not think
00:41:15I did not notice.
00:41:17All those fish
00:41:18were caught
00:41:18right beside the boat.
00:41:48Look, look!
00:41:52Officer, is this liquor
00:41:54strong enough for you?
00:42:07Jason Cole.
00:42:15That woman
00:42:16from the shady stall.
00:42:22So you are still alive
00:42:23after all.
00:42:35Stop eating everyone!
00:42:36The targets are here!
00:42:37Capture them at once!
00:43:03Down!
00:43:06Down!
00:43:08Down!
00:43:10And you still claim
00:43:11you do not run a shady store?
00:43:12I will make you pay
00:43:13for this today.
00:43:22Ryan!
00:43:25I am fine.
00:43:28I am fine.
00:43:28Well, I am not fine!
00:43:43Once he sets foot on land,
00:43:45he will be
00:43:45a formidable warrior
00:43:46once again.
00:43:46The prowess
00:43:47of the commander
00:43:48of the Imperial Guards
00:43:49is certainly
00:43:49not to be taken lightly.
00:44:16your majesty,
00:44:17I have come
00:44:18to save you!
00:44:20Move!
00:44:21Board the boat
00:44:22immediately!
00:44:42Uncle Simon, go!
00:44:53Kill the lights!
00:44:55Kill the lights!
00:45:20Finally, we are back
00:45:21on my turf.
00:45:38They are hiding
00:45:39right here!
00:45:40The prince said
00:45:41that their capture
00:45:41would bring
00:45:42a massive reward!
00:45:51Perica,
00:45:52what do we do
00:45:53now?
00:46:02Your majesty,
00:46:04Ryan,
00:46:05follow my lead.
00:46:22What was that noise?
00:46:31Help!
00:46:32There are river demons
00:46:33in the water!
00:46:34The stormい shoulder!
00:46:35Oh.
00:46:38Oh.
00:46:54If the Boden
00:46:57what's this noise?
00:47:00Oh.
00:47:03Give me my Might.
00:47:17What what is that could river demons really exist
00:47:31Stay back do not come any closer
00:47:52Chief you have finally returned
00:48:16Chief is this band under your command yes
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 we are only the anchor crew
00:48:43Hiding a band of a thousand thieves
00:48:45Somewhere in a legendary mountain
00:48:52Commander Wood you have been reading too many heroic fables
00:49:06What is the matter with him
00:49:10His pride is just wounded
00:49:12Oh
00:49:14He 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
00:49:33Your 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
00:49:46The great prince Ryan
00:49:49Would never fall for a wild woman like me
00:50:11Charge
00:50:12Charge
00:50:13Soldiers hear my command
00:50:15Prince Dylan and Prince Eden have betrayed the throne
00:50:19Treason 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
00:50:51Ryan was named the crown prince
00:50:54With peace restored to the realm
00:50:55The emperor returned to the capital
00:51:09Erica
00:51:11Why did you choose to help me?
00:51:23So you figured out the truth after all
00:51:33Eat, do not go hungry
00:51:35Long ago, when I was begging with grandfather
00:51:37We passed through the territory you ruled
00:51:38You were just a boy, newly exiled
00:51:40Yet you were already issuing decrees that saved people like us
00:51:43Those with no home and little hope
00:51:44Driven by that mercy
00:51:45I gathered my strength and fought my way north
00:51:47Armed with nothing but my skill in the water
00:51:49And a stubborn spirit that refused to break
00:51:50I carved out a path through every hardship
00:51:52Until I became the chief of the anchor crew
00:51:54Our crew operates between light and shadow
00:51:55Which is why Simon and I often wore disguises
00:51:56We posed as simple fishers and wine cellars
00:51:58Just 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
00:52:05Waiting for the right moment to bring him to you
00:52:07I only wanted him to see the truth for himself
00:52:09To 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
00:52:23Your highness
00:52:25You 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
00:52:59But it was not meant to last
00:53:03Once
00:53:04My only dream was to be a great ruler
00:53:06I would lead the empire with wisdom
00:53:08And bring peace to the people
00:53:10But now
00:53:10I wish that I were free
00:53:13To wander with the woman I love
00:53:22Your highness
00:53:23You have your own path to follow
00:53:24And I have mine as well
00:53:26I am going to lead the anchor crew
00:53:27To become the greatest power in the world
00:53:29While you
00:53:31Must carry the weight of your people
00:53:35I know that I cannot make you stay
00:53:37Go now
00:53:38And I will watch you leave
00:53:49Ryan
00:53:55When you stood in front of me that day
00:53:58It truly meant the world to me
00:54:06Forget it
00:54:07To hell with the rules
00:54:08I am the chief after all
00:54:10Not some refined lady from a noble house
00:54:21I am the chief after all
00:54:24I am the chief after all
00:54:34I do it
00:54:34You can stand by
00:54:35The Haupt кров吟
00:54:38I am the chief after all
00:54:40If you take a step
00:54:58I really thought that you would follow that lad to the capital as empress.
00:55:11I 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?
00:56:07Chief! Chief! Look, so this is the future you promised the crew?
00:56:20Chief!
00:56:20Is this truly the child of the crown prince?
00:56:25Of course.
00:56:30Perfect! The future leader of our crew has the crown prince as his father! Who would ever dare to cross
00:56:35us now? Even the authorities will have to step aside for us!
00:56:48When the emperor and the crown prince returned to the capital, they asked me what kind of reward I desired.
00:56:52I did not give them an answer.
00:56:57Because the reward that truly satisfies me is something I have already received.
00:57:19Chief! Something is wrong! The soldiers! The soldiers! They have surrounded the dock of our crew!
00:57:36Just when we finally found some peace, is it possible the remnants of Dylan and Eden have come back to
00:57:40haunt us?
00:57:50There is no need for panic. This river belongs to the Watsons.
00:58:24The
00:58:27Erika, since my father returned to the capital, he has been talking about how you would start showing symptoms by
00:58:32now. Your appetite must be quite poor. I searched the entire capital for this. Preserved Ginger is a miracle cure
00:58:39for nausea.
00:58:45Quite a grand spectacle, Your Highness. Bringing Ginger with the entire Imperial Guards. The Crown Prince has no place at
00:58:53this dock when he belongs on the Throne of Gold.
00:58:58The Throne of Gold is far too cold, and it is not comfortable at all. I gave you my word
00:59:03that I would protect you for life. Chopping wood and building fires is a skill I have truly mastered.
00:59:12Well, well! Do you all see this? The eye of our chief is truly sharp! The follow-up service is
00:59:20quite impressive! Even the scullery maid is delivered to the door!
00:59:36What are you waiting for? Since you are here to build fires, get to the backyard at once! Chop that
00:59:40pile of wet wood!
00:59:43Hey! I am going!
01:00:04And a building!
01:00:15your highness have mercy this is an urgent border report the emperor claims a headache as an excuse
01:00:20and insists that you review the matter you must make the final decision at least give it a single
01:00:23glance can you not see that i am busy the feet of erica are badly swollen today i must finish
01:00:28this pile of wood quickly to boil water for her foot bath he is actually boiling water for a
01:00:38foot bath to think the crown prince would perform such a chore if this news ever reaches the capital
01:00:43the old men of the censoret will certainly die of shame
01:00:52just leave the reports on that large stone once erica is finally in a deep sleep i will find the
01:00:57time to review them nothing shall interrupt her foot bath now chief chief look at that beggar
01:01:12over there why does he look exactly like that old man arthur crown erica quick erica quick
01:01:27i am here prepare for my welcome
01:01:41your majesty you belong on the throne in the capital why did you come here looking like this
01:01:51i am done with that throne it is so stiff that it is painful to sit on the palace food
01:01:56is worse than
01:01:56tasteless dish water erica i've been starving for three whole days prepare a bowl of fish and tofu at
01:02:18once
01:02:20now this is the flavor that i missed since i returned to the palace those servants have served nothing but
01:02:25the most bland and hollow meals they focus only on fancy decorations everything looks beautiful to the eye but there
01:02:29is no actual flavor within
01:02:30my sense of taste is slowly fading away because of them
01:02:40you are a distinguished guest but with that look did you run away from home or are you just slacking
01:02:47off on your duties
01:02:56who cares about that in this world of ours a good meal is the only thing that counts
01:03:14erica i would like another bowl of rice drench it in that fish broth for me
01:03:23there is plenty of fish and rice for everyone
01:03:41erica while enjoying the fish you prepared these days i have come up with a flawless plan
01:03:46i will fire the head of the imperial kitchen who only knows how to make useless radish carvings
01:03:52you must bring the little one and come back to take charge
01:03:56once 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
01:04:21i 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
01:04:41i have several thousand members of my crew who rely on me to fill their bellies
01:04:44if i move to the palace for comfort do you expect them to pack their bags
01:04:49enter the capital and drain the national treasury
01:05:05father the spirit of erica is wild she loves the breeze of the open river she hates the high walls
01:05:10of the palace
01:05:10and what of you you are the crown prince
01:05:16i have made my decision i will simply work twice as hard
01:05:20i can handle the throne during the day and return to this dock every night
01:05:25sean rose fast enough for the trip
01:05:28so i will not feel any exhaustion
01:05:32your highness
01:05:34please show some mercy
01:05:36if you travel back and forth like that
01:05:37i am the one who will truly suffer
01:05:39i am the one who will be in the middle of the river
01:06:08i am the one who will be in the middle of the river
01:06:09your highness your head is bleeding
01:06:11you are injured so please sit and rest
01:06:15this little bit of blood means nothing
01:06:19erica is in far more pain than i am
01:06:38push harder chief
01:06:39i can see the head now
01:07:00congratulations to you all
01:07:02the chief has finally given birth
01:07:04it is a radiant baby girl
01:07:06both mother and daughter are well
01:07:16wonderful
01:07:17i finally have a granddaughter
01:07:20i have finally gained a sweet granddaughter
01:07:21who will never grow a beard like my sons
01:07:31she is so beautiful
01:07:33her features are truly delicate
01:07:37she looks just like erica
01:07:39she is the perfect image of erica
01:07:40hear my imperial decree
01:07:41every one of the anchor crew shall receive a full year of funds for fish stock
01:07:45this reward will come from my private funds
01:07:47send another decree back to the capital
01:07:48let the entire nation celebrate
01:07:50i want every subject of the empire to share the blessing of my granddaughter
01:07:59your majesty a nationwide celebration
01:08:01the court will surely fall into a total uproar
01:08:06let them fume then
01:08:07as no one dares to oppose me
01:08:08send any who disagree to argue with me in person
01:08:32who are they
01:08:37pardon me
01:08:40i want every subject to help me in person
01:08:40who is
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!
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!
01:09:33My sweetheart!
01:09:34My sweetheart!
01:09:36Bring the boat to the shore now!
01:09:37I have caught a massive fish!
01:09:39That silly father of yours is almost here!
01:09:41Tonight, we will all enjoy a feast of tofu and fish!
01:10:04Erica, the capital is far too suffocating!
01:10:07I have left all state affairs to the ministers so that I can stay here with you for two weeks!
01:10:12Well, I will handle the firewood tonight!
01:10:14I was once just a simple fisher on this river!
01:10:18With a single cast of my neck that year, I brought in the most precious catch of my life!
01:10:23And I have guarded the only kingdom that truly matters!
01:10:35My aunt sold me to the most vicious lone wolf hunter in pack for five silver coins!
01:10:41On the night of our mating ceremony, I sat on the edge of a broken bed, biting my lip!
01:10:46I'm a wolf-less omega orphan!
01:10:48And Cain?
01:10:49The pack says he's a curse!
01:10:50His parents abandoned him as a pup, and never came back!
01:10:53They say he walked into the shadow woods alone at six, shift for the first time at twelve,
01:10:59and 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. I did too. I crossed the street when I saw him, never spoke a
01:11:12word to him.
01:11:12It's that I wandered to him, never even looked him in the eye. I never thought my aunt would sell
01:11:17me to him. No gifts, no feast.
01:11:20I wore an old white dress, and took shaky steps into his cabin. It smelled of blood, and old fur.
01:11:27I didn't think I'd survive tonight. All I could hear was my aunt counting her silver.
01:11:31Don't blame me, Ella. You're lucky anyone would take you.
01:11:36I stood there like a fool, not knowing what to do, until the door banged open. I gasped.
01:11:42His leather coat was slashed open across the ribs. The smell of the
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