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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 carved spirit?
00:00:25Help! I said take me back to the palace, not send me to meet the reaper!
00:00:33Oh no, he wasn't a carp spirit after all.
00:00:50Hey, old man, don't die on me!
00:01:04Still unconscious? Forgive me!
00:01:10The reaper.
00:01:13Turns out it's a woman.
00:01:17I'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.
00:01:54As long as you escort me back, you can have any reward you desire.
00:01:58I can even make you a princess if you wish.
00:02:07Has this guy lost his mind from the water?
00:02:09My grandfather was like this in his later years, too.
00:02:13One minute he claimed to be a god, and the next he said he was a fish.
00:02:17For old folks like him, I know exactly what to do.
00:02:20You 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.
00:03:52He'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.
00:04:06I won't argue with you.
00:04:20Maid, when will you take me back?
00:04:23Where do you live?
00:04:25The capital.
00:04:26What?
00:04:27Sir, do you even know how far the capital is from here?
00:04:31Then take me to the city.
00:04:34How do we get there?
00:04:36I wouldn't know.
00:04:37I have always traveled by carriage.
00:04:40This old man has really lost his mind.
00:04:48Goodman, 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.
00:05:15I pulled a drowning old man from the river today.
00:05:18I made this to warm him up.
00:05:19He is totally confused.
00:05:21He cannot even remember his name or home.
00:05:29Avert your eyes!
00:05:31How dare you stare at me!
00:05:50Have you heard?
00:05:51Erica took in an old man claiming he's the emperor?
00:05:55He has definitely lost his mind.
00:06:00Guys, have you heard anything about a missing old man lately?
00:06:06Are you sure he is not faking it just to freeload food off you?
00:06:11Just let him be.
00:06:12Feeding him will not make us go broke.
00:06:18These wooden boards are too hard.
00:06:21My back is killing me.
00:06:25He snores louder than thunder.
00:06:28How is anyone supposed to sleep?
00:06:31This fish and tofu stew tastes even better than the food in the palace.
00:06:35When I return to the palace, I will make you the head royal chef.
00:06:38Yeah, right.
00:06:39Returning to the palace?
00:06:40I think you're losing your mind.
00:06:42He is totally out of his mind.
00:06:44Stop arguing with him.
00:06:45How dare you insult me!
00:06:53I 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.
00:07:26You are looking for him?
00:07:31You are...
00:07:33You are...
00:07:38Master, we are here to take you home.
00:07:41There are too many eyes out here.
00:07:43Please keep quiet for now.
00:07:53These two are definitely hiding something.
00:08:02No need to be so formal, Eric.
00:08:05You see?
00:08:08I was telling the truth.
00:08:12Are they really your family?
00:08:14Why do you look like you do not know them?
00:08:18I command thousands of elite troops.
00:08:20I mean thousands of servants.
00:08:22How am I supposed to know all of them?
00:08:23These men must work for one of my sons.
00:08:25There is no mistake.
00:08:32Is he really the emperor?
00:08:35Our master is not right in the head.
00:08:38Just play along with him.
00:08:41I 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.
00:09:19You took such good care of our master.
00:09:21My master will surely reward you.
00:09:24Please come with us.
00:09:27Just take my boat.
00:09:28I'll take you there myself.
00:09:52What?
00:09:53What are you doing?
00:09:54Forgive us. Old man, when you fell off the boat, we thought you died. Who knew you would be so
00:09:59hard to kill?
00:10:02This is regicide! Your entire lineage will be executed for this! Who is behind this?
00:10:08Ignore him, Wayne. Tonight we will silence every witness here. No one will ever know.
00:10:19Ferris, please do not be reckless. I'm just a fisherman. This has nothing to do with me. Please just let
00:10:27me go.
00:10:27That's the price for sticking your nose into this. You chose to take him in. Anyone who was involved in
00:10:31this mess isn't leaving here alive.
00:10:33Shame about your talent for cooking fish. If you were smart, you would have stayed out of this.
00:10:38Let her go! Stop threatening an innocent woman!
00:10:45We've been spotted! Kill them now!
00:10:53Damn it! The food was spiked!
00:10:59You drugged the food!
00:11:19Look who is talking about crooked ends. I am a legitimate business owner. Powerless commoners like us must have ways
00:11:26to defend ourselves.
00:11:30Erica, how did you figure out these two were up to no good?
00:11:36I have run my river stall for years. The docks are full of shady characters and I have seen all
00:11:41sorts of people.
00:11:42When they saw you, it was not relief I saw. Instead, they immediately gripped their weapons through their bags.
00:11:47A murderous look flashed in their eyes. Simon and I noticed something was wrong immediately.
00:11:51Once the food was ready, we secretly applied sleeping powder to the rims of their bowls and the tips of
00:11:54their chopsticks.
00:11:55So when we sat down to eat, they suspected nothing. After that, I volunteered to escort them home.
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...
00:12:08Well, we just saved your life again. Will you make me a lord this time?
00:12:16They actually want me dead. They've tried to kill me again and again. How could I have been so blind?
00:12:24Hey, please do not cry. A man of your age should not cry. I was only joking earlier. You do
00:12:29not need to make me a lord.
00:12:30Of course you will be one. Once I deal with those traitors, I will not only make you a lord,
00:12:35but grant you a hereditary title.
00:12:37Save it for when we get back. You are rambling again.
00:12:46Let's see you escape now. When they wake up, we'll question them properly.
00:12:50It is useless. Anyone sent to kill me is ready to die. Once they wake up, if they cannot escape,
00:12:54they will kill themselves.
00:12:56What do we do? We finally caught them alive. We cannot just sit and watch them die.
00:13:00First, I must return to the capital and find the commander of the Imperial Guards.
00:13:04That man is fiercely loyal to me and would never betray me.
00:13:07Come on! You were pushed into the river right under his nose.
00:13:09How is he reliable? And quit talking like an emperor already. You are just inviting the assassins to kill us.
00:13:14Goodman, you had better change your name. They are in the shadows and we are in the open. We must
00:13:17be careful.
00:13:23Call me Arthur Crown, then.
00:13:25Why bother with a fake name? Just call yourself the emperor.
00:13:28This old man is hopeless.
00:13:37They are dead.
00:13:39I was right, was I not? Once their mission failed, if they couldn't escape, they were as good as dead.
00:13:45Besides knowing one of them was Jason Cole, we have no idea who was trying to have you killed.
00:13:49There is no need to investigate. Those with the best claim to the throne are the most suspicious.
00:13:53One of my sons must be behind this.
00:13:55Prince Dylan and Prince Eden are both lords in the capital, where their power is deeply entrenched.
00:13:59Only Prince Ryan, my youngest son, was exiled to a remote thief long ago, which actually makes him the safest
00:14:03choice.
00:14:04I have made my decision. I'll go to my youngest son first.
00:14:07The waterway is faster. Since Uncle Simon is rowing, he can take us south together.
00:14:28Arthur, how can you be sure your youngest son is not harboring a grudge and plotting your murder?
00:14:34You did exile him to that distant place.
00:14:40You do not understand the situation. Security around me is airtight.
00:14:43Anyone who could infiltrate the Imperial Gods must have enormous power.
00:14:47Ryan has been at his fee for years. He lost such capabilities long ago.
00:14:52Besides, my youngest son has always been straightforward.
00:14:55He's too honest to scheme against anyone. There's no way he'd rebel.
00:15:01So you are just exploiting a decent man. He had no share in the wealth and glory,
00:15:04yet you seek him the moment you fall from grace.
00:15:20People say this place is lawless. Full of ruthless criminals.
00:15:24Looking at it now, that is clearly not the case.
00:15:29This old man doesn't even know his own son's land.
00:15:37Excuse me. Which way is Prince Ryan's estate?
00:15:40Are you here for justice or just for grain?
00:15:44What is the difference?
00:15:46If you seek justice, His Highness holds court for an hour every day specifically to receive petitions.
00:15:52If you need food and grain, register at the local office.
00:15:55Anyone living in this district can receive rations for their family, along with seeds for their crops.
00:16:00Judging by how you talk, Prince Ryan really seems like a kind man.
00:16:05You must be from out of town if you have not heard of Prince Ryan.
00:16:10His Highness is the Emperor's own son and has been our great saviour.
00:16:14Yes. Every household has an altar to pray for him.
00:16:17We 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, but this ungrateful son of mine already has.
00:16:28They even built altars for him.
00:16:30I have not even earned that much respect, but this ungrateful son of mine is very friendly.
00:17:00from out of town. Goodman, we are here to find Prince Ryan. This gentleman is a distant relative
00:17:06of the prince. We have come to seek his help. Prince Ryan, he's a really great man. He spent
00:17:11years building canals and improving the farmland. He transformed this barren wasteland into a land
00:17:15of abundance. He certainly did. He reformed the local government and kept the law in check. Life
00:17:21is much better for us now. We are all grateful for the grace of the prince and his father, our
00:17:25emperor.
00:17:28Ryan, my long forgotten son. If you head straight to his estate you might miss him. At this hour
00:17:35he's always in the fields. Just follow this road ahead. He is at the largest rice field.
00:17:58Which one is Prince Ryan?
00:18:08I expected someone much older. He is clearly a handsome young man.
00:18:26father.
00:18:37This is outrageous. Traitors like these deserve death by any
00:18:42one.
00:18:49You both have shown great honor. You saved my father's lifetime and again. Words cannot
00:18:54express my gratitude. Please accept my bow.
00:18:58You are too kind your highness. Now that we've brought him safely, Uncle Simon and I are done.
00:19:03We'll leave tomorrow.
00:19:14You cannot leave. I will take you to the capital and make you a princess.
00:19:30So comfortable. I have spent most of my life on the river. I am just a rough boatman always
00:19:35braving the wind and rain. I never expected to see the day I could live like a wealthy man
00:19:39with servants waiting on me.
00:19:47The emperor is super paranoid right now. He trusts no one. Except us two. So Prince Ryan
00:19:54has to treat us well.
00:19:57I recently introduced this new crop variety. This year's harvest will definitely double.
00:20:03The yield is high and the grain is excellent.
00:20:06Excellent. Feeding the people shows true leadership.
00:20:12And repaying what you owe is just the right thing to do. You have three days to return the
00:20:16farmer's money or face severe punishment.
00:20:19You are incredibly wise, your highness. You're a truly fair lord.
00:20:22He handles cases fairly and carefully. Very methodical.
00:20:27My calm, humble son, Prince Ryan, has actually achieved such great things here in this remote
00:20:36land. I completely misjudged him before.
00:20:48Erica, add more chili peppers. Well, I absolutely love your bold local dishes. They
00:20:55are far better than palace feasts.
00:20:58You got it. Just wait and see. I guarantee it will make you sweat.
00:21:08What are the prince and that man doing?
00:21:11Look away. Pretend you saw nothing.
00:21:16Erica, just look at this scene. The father is peeling garlic. The son is chopping wood.
00:21:21And the wife is cooking. You three look just like a family.
00:21:32Uncle Simon, stop talking nonsense. His highness is royalty. I am just an ordinary fisher. We belong to different worlds.
00:21:39Heads. If word of this gets out, we could lose our heads.
00:21:56I have to hurry. I'm just a little old man. I don't know. I don't know. I'm just a little
00:22:07old man. I'm just a little confused. I'm here. I'm not sure. I'm just a little
00:22:19Kill them all!
00:22:21Leave no one alive!
00:22:24Leave my father alone!
00:22:36Protect me!
00:22:48Father, go now!
00:22:50You ask for death?
00:23:00Fall back!
00:23:10Ryan, my dear son!
00:23:13Are 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.
00:23:38How could you risk yourself like this?
00:23:42Quickly, send someone else to protect me.
00:23:51Father, your life is the one that truly matters.
00:23:53As your son and your subject, I would gladly give my life for you.
00:23:56Nonsense!
00:23:57Stop talking about dying!
00:23:58You will rule the empire one day!
00:24:00How can you just die?!
00:24:08I...
00:24:09I will take my leave now.
00:24:20I will take my leave now.
00:24:35Erika, for the past few days, I have been meaning to ask you.
00:24:39Do you want to be a princess, or do you want to be my daughter-in-law?
00:24:44So, his majesty actually heard what Uncle Simon said that day?
00:24:49No offense, your majesty, but I have no desire to live a life full of constant fear.
00:24:54If you truly wish to reward me, just give me some food and money.
00:24:56I 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 is always thinking about his next meal.
00:25:22What a gluttonous old man.
00:25:33If anyone dares to harm our prince, we will fight them to the death.
00:25:36That is right!
00:25:37Protect the prince, and protect the emperor!
00:25:40Charge!
00:25:57With 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.
00:26:20You're not going to die!
00:26:30Your majesty, now that you're safe, I can finally rest in peace.
00:26:39That is enough. Stop all this weeping.
00:26:42If anyone deserves thanks, it's Erika. Without her, I'd be dead ten times over.
00:26:59Thank you for saving the life of the emperor! I shall never forget your kindness!
00:27:02It was nothing. Please stand up, Commander Wood.
00:27:19Listen to my decree. We return to the capital at once.
00:27:28Ryan!
00:27:31You shall return with me.
00:27:36I obey your command, Father.
00:27:43Your Highness, please return to us soon.
00:27:57My fellow citizens, do not be sad.
00:28:01I will send an official of great integrity. I'll send an upright official who will treat everyone like family.
00:28:09As for Prince Ryan, the one you all admire, one thief is too small for his ambitions.
00:28:15I will entrust him with far greater duties.
00:28:19I hope he will not fail my expectations.
00:28:29It seems Prince Ryan is destined for greatness.
00:28:57I remember our first few days at the estate of Prince Ryan, that blockhead always came to me
00:29:01for advice on dealing with his father.
00:29:12He is your own father. How can you not know his temper and preferences?
00:29:22He is the Supreme Emperor. I, however, am just a neglected prince.
00:29:29I hardly saw my father's face growing up.
00:29:33But I notice how you interact with him, Erica, speaking so freely.
00:29:38Even Prince Dylan and Prince Eden, his favorites, never dared to be so casual in the presence of our father.
00:29:44Do you have a secret for this?
00:29:48Not a secret at all. I just treat the Emperor like any ordinary elder.
00:29:53Think of how commoners treat the elders in their family.
00:29:57And I treat the Emperor the same way.
00:30:00I understand now.
00:30:10Ryan, what are you doing?
00:30:12When a father is in danger, a son belongs by his side to protect him.
00:30:26Having the trust and gratitude of the Emperor and his heir.
00:30:29A life of luxury is surely guaranteed.
00:30:32They might even grant you the title of the official Imperial Fisher.
00:30:56Your 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?
00:31:32I deserve death.
00:31:34Since the Emperor was missing in the river, the factions in court have already splintered.
00:31:38Prince Dylan intends to seize the throne, while Prince Eden waits to profit from the chaos.
00:31:47A foolish dream!
00:31:49Those ungrateful and arrogant sons!
00:31:52Do they think that my empire can be toppled so easily?
00:31:55A foolish dream!
00:31:59Your Majesty!
00:32:00I anticipated this.
00:32:02I took the Tiger Tally from the capital.
00:32:04Once we escape this place, we can summon the troops to crush the rebellion.
00:32:09Good!
00:32:10Good!
00:32:11Where is the nearest army?
00:32:13The Mountain City army is three days away.
00:32:17Father!
00:32:18Father!
00:32:18The rebels of Prince Dylan have sealed every road out of this fief!
00:32:21We cannot leave by land!
00:32:23Our only chance is to take the river!
00:32:28However...
00:32:28However what?
00:32:29The Imperial Guards are all landlubbers from the capital.
00:32:31They only know how to fight on land.
00:32:33None of them can handle a boat.
00:32:35If we are caught on the river, we will...
00:32:42Why are you all staring at me?
00:32:44Surely you do not expect a lowly fisher to perform a miracle?
00:32:50Honestly, the Imperial gold is not easily earned.
00:32:56I cannot simply watch my father face such peril.
00:32:59I will protect him as we fight our way out.
00:33:03Ryan!
00:33:04My dear son!
00:33:07I shall protect the Emperor and the Prince with my life on our journey to the Mountain City army!
00:33:13Sigh.
00:33:17Ericka, please look at the situation.
00:33:27Fine, fine!
00:33:28Since we have come this far, I will see this through to the end.
00:33:30I always finish what I start.
00:33:32I will take everyone with me.
00:33:36Thank you, Ericka!
00:33:38Thank you, Ericka!
00:33:43I am in your debt, Ericka.
00:33:57That boy is lucky indeed.
00:34:00As a prince of the realm, is he not a match for Ericka?
00:34:04With the virtue and skill of Ericka, any man would be blessed to have her.
00:34:11I have caused you much trouble.
00:34:17It is no trouble.
00:34:18But it is a shame that your highness must live as a lowly fisherman with me.
00:34:25In that case, please do not call me your highness.
00:34:29Will you call me Ryan?
00:34:30As you wish, Ryan!
00:34:31Let's board the boat!
00:34:33Yes, my darling.
00:35:09You are a terror on dry land, but on the water, you are a pathetic mess.
00:35:15Silence. I will protect the Emperor with my life.
00:35:20Silence. Forgive me. I... I have become a burden to everyone.
00:35:38You are truly good for nothing.
00:35:44Get him into the cabin at once. Do not let anyone suspect us.
00:36:04Stay to your business. Stop the boat for an inspection.
00:36:15Officer. We are just humble fishers.
00:36:19We are taking the fish caught today to Lincoln Ward to sell.
00:36:49The river is closed today. Turn back at once.
00:36:54We have an agreement with the tavern to deliver this fresh fish. If we do not deliver the fish today,
00:36:59the fish will start to rot, and we will have to pay the tavern. Please show some mercy. Make an
00:37:04exception for us and let us pass through.
00:37:08I said no, and I mean it. A single basket of fish means nothing. Careful, or I will take your
00:37:13head.
00:37:21You useless brat. It is all your fault.
00:37:26If you had not insisted on this route, we wouldn't have missed the delivery. Now we are going to lose
00:37:32every penny.
00:37:39Heavens above, what am I going to do? I was counting on this silver to pay for my own burial.
00:37:45Now it is all gone.
00:38:00Father, please, that is enough.
00:38:08Officer, please show some mercy. The poor man is counting on this catch to survive until his final day. If
00:38:15this sail falls through, he will trade my life for his burial.
00:38:23Get moving. Move along. All that noise is giving me a headache.
00:38:31Ryan, do not take it to heart. I was a bit too rough with you just now. It was only
00:38:35a matter of necessity. However, this matter stays between the three of us. You must never mention it again.
00:39:01I am dead. I am so dead. Am I dead for knowing a royal secret?
00:39:27All vessels and civilians are forbidden to pass. Stay where you are for questioning.
00:39:35This is not good. They must have discovered the decoy of my father.
00:39:37The five of us escaped in total secrecy. After leaving one man in the estate of Prince Ryan, he posed
00:39:42as the emperor to distract the rebels in hopes of buying us more time.
00:39:46Now it appears that the rebels have stormed the estate of Prince Ryan. They realize the emperor was not inside,
00:39:51and that is why they intensified the search.
00:40:20What do you think you are doing? You are not allowed to set up a stall here.
00:40:23Please calm down, officer. Since the river is closed today, we have nowhere else to go anyway. This boat is
00:40:27full of fresh fish caught today and they will all rot by tomorrow morning.
00:40:30Why not let me cook them right here? You and your men can enjoy a fresh meal and keep yourselves
00:40:34warm.
00:40:35Hurry up then, as we are all starving.
00:40:58Officers, you have had a long day. Come and have a taste of the fresh catch.
00:41:03We have been camping in the wild for days without a single full meal. I am absolutely famished.
00:41:06The scent of this fish is incredible. I will not be polite then.
00:41:09Your majesty, why are you so well behaved today? Are you not sneaking a bite for once?
00:41:14Do not think I did not notice. All those fish were caught right beside the boat.
00:41:47Look, look!
00:41:52Officer, is this liquor strong enough for you?
00:42:07Jason Cole.
00:42:15That woman from the Shady Stall.
00:42:21So you are still alive after all?
00:42:23Jason Cole.
00:42:34Stop eating everyone! The targets are here! Capture them at once!
00:42:38Please!
00:43:03Down!
00:43:06Down!
00:43:08Down!
00:43:10And you still claim you do not run a shady store. I will make you pay for this today.
00:43:22Ryan.
00:43:25I am fine.
00:43:28Well, I am not fine!
00:43:43Once he sets foot on land, he will be a formidable warrior once again. The prowess of the commander of
00:43:48the Imperial Guards is certainly not to be taken lightly.
00:44:16Your Majesty, I have come to save you!
00:44:20Move! Board the boat immediately!
00:44:41Uncle Simon, go!
00:44:43Uncle Simon, go!
00:44:53Hail the lights!
00:45:19Finally, we are back on my turf.
00:45:38They are hiding right here! The prince said that their capture would bring a massive reward!
00:45:51Perica, what do we do now?
00:46:02Your Majesty, Ryan. Follow my lead.
00:46:22What was that noise?
00:46:31Help! There are river demons in the water!
00:46:34Get out of here!
00:46:34Excuse me, I have a long MEMBER.
00:46:36! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
00:46:53Oh, my God.
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?
00:48:19Yes.
00:48:22You are the chief of this crew?
00:48:29You heard them call me that, did you not?
00:48:34You are a bandit queen!
00:48:38Nonsense! We are only the anchor crew!
00:48:42Hiding a band of a thousand thieves.
00:48:45Huh?
00:48:47Somewhere in a legendary mountain.
00:48:52Commander Wood, 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, but he did not expect that you are far better at fighting
00:49:19than he is.
00:49:27Speaking of which, my daughter-in-law, please don't give up on my hopeless son.
00:49:32Your Majesty, are you afraid of losing a daughter-in-law, or just afraid of having no fish to eat?
00:49:39A bit of both, I suppose.
00:49:46The great Prince Ryan would never fall for a wild woman like me.
00:50:11Charge! Charge!
00:50:13Soldiers, hear my command!
00:50:15Prince Dylan and Prince Eden have betrayed the throne!
00:50:18Treason 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.
00:50:50The Empire was secured again.
00:50:52Ryan was named the Crown Prince.
00:50:54With peace restored to the realm, the Emperor returned to the capital.
00:51:10Erica, why did you choose to help me?
00:51:22So you figured out the truth after all.
00:51:33Eat, do not go hungry.
00:51:35Long ago, when I was begging with Grandfather, we passed through the territory you ruled.
00:51:38You were just a boy, newly exiled.
00:51:41Yet you were already issuing decrees that saved people like us, those with no home and little hope.
00:51:44Driven by that mercy, I gathered my strength and fought my way north.
00:51:47Armed with nothing but my skill in the water and a stubborn spirit that refused to break,
00:51:50I carved out a path through every hardship until I became the chief of the anchor crew.
00:51:53Our crew operates between light and shadow, which is why Simon and I often wore disguises.
00:51:57We posed as simple fishers and wine cellars just to seek out a few business opportunities.
00:51:59I never expected to save the Emperor by mere chance.
00:52:03I did everything possible to keep him safe, waiting for the right moment to bring him to you.
00:52:07I only wanted him to see the truth for himself, to see a prince who truly serves the common people,
00:52:11and to see the perfect order you brought to this land.
00:52:16Everything that followed was quite unexpected.
00:52:18I never thought the road would be so dangerous.
00:52:20Even less did I think you'd lose your heart to me.
00:52:24Your Highness,
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, but 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 and bring peace to the people.
00:53:10But now, I 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.
00:53:25And I have mine as well.
00:53:26I am going to lead the anchor crew to 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.
00:53:48Ryan.
00:53:50Hmm.
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.
00:54:09Not some refined lady from a noble house.
00:54:20I am the chief after all.
00:54:58I really thought that you would follow that lad to the capital as empress.
00:55:10I am the leader of the anchor crew. Who would want to be a wretched empress?
00:55:33Anyway, I've secured a grand future for the anchor crew.
00:55:37A grand future? What kind of future?
00:56:03A grand future?
00:56:07Chief! Chief!
00:56:09Look, so this is the future you promised the crew?
00:56:20Is this truly the child of the Crown Prince?
00:56:24Of course.
00:56:30Perfect! The future leader of our crew has the Crown Prince as his father!
00:56:34Who would ever dare to cross us now?
00:56:36Even the authorities will have to step aside for us!
00:56:48When the Emperor and the Crown Prince returned to the capital,
00:56:50they 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
00:57:00is something I have already received.
00:57:19Chief! Something is wrong!
00:57:21The soldiers! The soldiers!
00:57:22They have surrounded the dock of our crew!
00:57:36Just when we finally found some peace,
00:57:38is it possible the remnants of Dylan and Eden have come back to haunt us?
00:57:50There is no need for panic.
00:57:52This river belongs
00:57:53to the Watsons.
00:57:55I see.
00:58:24There is no need for panic.
00:58:27Erika, since my father returned to the capital, he has been talking about how you would start showing symptoms by
00:58:31now. 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!
00:59:46Hey! I am going!
01:00:15Your Highness! Have mercy! This is an urgent border report! The Emperor claims a headache as an excuse and insists
01:00:20that you review the matter! You must make the final decision! At least give it a single glance!
01:00:23Can you not see that I am busy? The feet of Erica are badly swollen today! I must finish this
01:00:28pile of wood quickly to boil water for her foot bath!
01:00:37He is actually boiling water for a foot bath! To think the Crown Prince would perform such a chore! If
01:00:41this news ever reaches the capital, the old men of the censoret will certainly die of shame!
01:00:52Just leave the reports on that large stone! Once Erica is finally in a deep sleep, I will find the
01:00:56time to review them! Nothing shall interrupt her foot bath now!
01:01:09Chief! Chief! Look at that beggar over there! Why does he look exactly like that old man Arthur Crown?
01:01:26Chief! I am here! I am here! Prepare for my welcome!
01:01:40Chief! Your Majesty! You belong on the throne in the capital! Why did you come here looking like this?
01:01:51I am done with that throne! It is so stiff that it is painful to sit on! The palace food
01:01:55is worse than tasteless dishwater!
01:01:57Chief! I am here! Erica! I have been starving for three whole days! Prepare a bowl of fish and tofu
01:02:01at once!
01:02:01Chief!
01:02:04Chief!
01:02:11Chief!
01:02:12Chief!
01:02:14Chief!
01:02:14Chief!
01:02:20now this is the flavor that i missed since i returned to the palace those servants have
01:02:25served nothing but the most bland and hollow meals they focus only on fancy decorations
01:02:28everything looks beautiful to the eye but there is 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
01:02:46or are you just slacking off on your duties
01:02:55who cares about that in this world of ours a good meal is the only thing that counts
01:03:14erica 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 once that is done ryan can finish the
01:03:58reports in the throne room and walk right over to the inner palace to be with you
01:04:01i will also get to enjoy this tofu fish every single day
01:04:05life would be absolutely perfect
01:04:19your majesty
01:04:20i am the leader of the anchor crew
01:04:23not some personal cook for your family
01:04:33leading the imperial kitchen is an honor that most only dream of
01:04:37surely it beats the harsh life on the water
01:04:40i have several thousand members of my crew who rely on me to fill their bellies
01:04:44if i move to the palace for comfort
01:04:47do 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
01:05:07she loves the breeze of the open river
01:05:08she hates the high walls of the palace
01:05:10and what of you
01:05:11you are the crown prince
01:05:16i have made my decision
01:05:18i will simply work twice as hard
01:05:20i can handle the throne during the day
01:05:23and 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
01:05:33please show some mercy
01:05:35if you travel back and forth like that
01:05:37i am the one who will truly suffer
01:05:40i am the one who will truly suffer
01:06:09your highness
01:06:10your head is bleeding
01:06:11you are injured
01:06:12so please sit and rest
01:06:15this little bit of blood means nothing
01:06:19erica is in far more pain than i am
01:06:37push 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
01:07:19i 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
01:07:42shall receive a full year of funds for fish stock
01:07:45this reward will come from my private funds
01:07:46send another decree back to the capital
01:07:48let the entire nation celebrate
01:07:50i want every subject of the empire
01:07:52to share the blessing of my granddaughter
01:07:59your majesty
01:08:00a 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
01:08:32i want every subject to the future
01:08:40i want every subject to the future
01:08:40i want every subject to the future
01:08:51set sail let the grand ship sail now
01:09:02look at our little chief here picking up the oar during her birthday right she has only just
01:09:07learned how to walk yet she already wants to rule this river for her mother chief prepare for the
01:09:17arrival of the emperor the emperor has finally finished the court session after reviewing the
01:09:21final tax report he did not even stop to change out of the robe he has already worn out three
01:09:25horses and is racing through the mountain pass right now my sweetheart my sweetheart bring the
01:09:36boat to the shore now i have caught a massive fish that silly father of yours is almost here
01:09:40tonight we will all enjoy a feast of tofu and fish
01:10:05erica the capital is far too suffocating i have left all state affairs to the ministers so that i can
01:10:10stay here with you for two weeks well i will handle the firewood tonight i was once just a simple
01:10:16fisher on this river with a single cast of my neck that year i brought in the most precious catch
01:10:21of
01:10:22my life and 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 on the night
01:10:41of our mating ceremony i sat on the edge of a broken bed biting my lip i'm a wolfless omega
01:10:47orphan
01:10:48and kane the pack says he's a curse his parents abandoned him as a pup and never came back they
01:10:54say he walked into the shadow woods alone at six shift for the first time at 12 and tore apart
01:11:00a full-grown shadow bear the 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 wanted to him never even looked him in the eye i never thought my aunt would sell
01:11:17me to
01:11:17him no gifts no feast i wore an old white dress and took shaky steps into his cabin it smelled
01:11:25of blood
01:11:25and old fur i 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 i stood there like a fool not knowing what to
01:11:38do
01:11:38until the door banged open i gasped his leather coat was slashed open across the ribs the smell of
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