Captain!
Ancient China.
After the end of the age of sages, human desires were unleashed.
Endless raging wars and turmoil ravaged China for 500 years.
Over 100 countries were eliminated with only seven remaining.
Now, a historic wind of turmoil sweeps over the State of Qin in the far West.
This is the story of a nameless boy and a young king who survived
the Warring States period.
Xin.
Piao.
Are you awake?
That's strange.
That's right, you hit my head.
Now we're even again.
Damn.
Look, Xin.
It's a body.
Zhuxiong.
I remember now.
I did it.
Although it was someone else who gave him the last strike,
he would've died from the injuries I had caused.
I have avenged you.
But it's not over yet. The real fight is next...
Killing Zhuxiong is enough for revenge.
What?
What's next is a different matter, Xin.
Piao, where are you going?
Piao, wait for me.
Piao.
Zheng.
What's wrong, Xin?
How long do you intend to sleep?
Shut up. I'm so tired that I can't move.
That's surprising from the world's greatest general.
What did you say, you bastard?
I'll beat the hell out of you!
If you don't like what I said, then get up immediately.
I told you. Even if my heart wants to, my body won't...
Xin.
Incredible.
He had already lost his will to fight, but after Jiao Cheng's words...
He's a rare species of ape unlike any other.
That's what the black market trader told me before he sold Lankai to me.
I kept him for fun at first, but what do you think?
In just a few years he has grown into this monster.
Thanks to the scrupulous training I gave him since he was a child,
this guy listens to everything I say.
Whatever it is.
What is wrong with you?
What the hell are you up to?
I've seen all kinds of people at Heibei Village,
but I've never met someone as evil as you.
The insect is buzzing.
Disgusting insects like you should stop exhaling your foul breaths.
You're stinking up the palace.
You commoners foolishly and selfishly deceive, kill and steal.
You only think of how to take advantage of other people.
A state is made up of those who rule and those who are ruled.
Only when you people are at your lowest and I'm at my highest
can the country be prosperous and peaceful.
All you need to do is bow down before us.
That's how those who are ruled should behave.
Our duty is to strengthen the royal bloodline
and elevate our position to build a strong country.
But Zheng took the throne, ignoring me who is of purer royal blood.
That's why I'm getting rid of him.
The royal family must be carried on by those who have the demeanor of a king.
That's the problem with the state.
Is there anything you want to say to me?
A child of the foolish.
What's the state's problem?
Xin.
What is this? Are you still alive?
I'm alive and kicking.
Jiao Cheng.
You took advantage of Bu-wei Lu's absence to attack Zheng and take over the throne.
Deceiving, killing and stealing.
Aren't you just like those people that you were talking about now?
That's surprising coming from a pure-blooded member of the royal family.
No matter what your blood is, the truth is you are just angry at Zheng
because he took the throne, right?
What are you talking about?
Only when Zheng's gone will this country...
You're saying such complicated things, I won't understand you.
The only thing I know for sure is
that no matter how highly you think of yourself,
the number of people who are willing to die for you is none.
What's wrong with him?
In the end, the only one who will listen to you
is a monkey who doesn't know anything.
The sight of you people makes me sick.
They're just a bunch of dogs barking, Prince Jiao Cheng.
Someone.
Capture all of them. I will behead them myself.
But they have swords in their hands.
You're all as good as dead anyway.
Would you all rather be food for Lankai?
It's an order from Prince Jiao Cheng. Capture all of them at once.
Okay, let's go.
My eyes.
-What's wrong? -Are you okay?
Well, I think it's time you gave up the throne, Jiao Cheng.
Zheng is getting angry outside.
I can still fight.
Your Highness, forgive me.
Toij, Fuji, protect the king.
I will not allow the worst to happen.
-Yes. -Yes.
Ramauji, you'll watch my back.
Yes.
Soldiers on foot are at a disadvantage against soldiers on horses.
Lord Chang!
Even if we can block Xing Wei, we'll still lose.
Despite the king's effort to keep us in high spirits,
given their number, we will soon reach our limits.
We don't have enough time.
Hurry up, Xin.
Watch out!
Don't get in my way. Wait over there.
Where am I supposed to go? That monkey monster is everywhere.
It's not working. What is this guy's body made of?
Xin, are you okay?
He got a couple of my ribs. It hurts.
Lankai. Finish him off.
Damn, what am I supposed to do?
That monkey was dying.
Is my sword not working?
That's not true.
Have more faith in your sword.
But the sword is useless against him.
That's because you're not skilled enough.
What?
The sword has been honed by 500 years of fights,
it's the strongest weapon of all.
Among all the weapons,
the sword has done nothing, but evolve for the goal of defeating enemies.
It all depends on how you use it.
That's the essence of the weapon called a sword.
You should have known that.
It depends on how I use it.
Lines and a point.
I see. Not bad.
Hey, are you going to continue fighting with that sword?
He-liao, tie my right hand with the ribbon from the sheath.
What?
By the way, He-liao.
How much money are you planning to get from Zheng when this is over?
What?
I haven't thought about that.
Why did you ask out of the blue?
What? I see. Then you should start thinking about it.
-What? -Captain, find a way to stop the monkey.
Ten. No, just count to five.
Then I will finish him off.
Okay. Xiu-man.
Yes.
Lankai, squash them!
Run!
Tajifu.
Kid, how about this?
That will do.
It's not about strength.
Become one with the sword
and aim with precision.
Point straight towards the enemy
at this one point...
And pierce!
Just sleep if you don't feel like fighting anymore.
Lankai, what's wrong with you? Get up.
Get up right now, you monkey.
Get up and get rid of those insects or I'll punish you.
There's no use threatening him now.
He can no longer get up.
It's over, Jiao Cheng.
Why?
Why have things turned out this way?
Zheng Ying.
Lord Chang.
Qi Wang.
Duan-he Yang.
Mountain people.
Silly kid.
How could they win?
It's all of the above.
If any one of the links were missing, things would not have turned out this way.
Did they have to walk on a tightrope to get to this point?
This is really frustrating.
I even had to kneel to a jerk like Jiao Cheng.
No, I have even exhausted all means to become a minister.
All hope of killing Bu-wei Lu and ruling the Qin state
is now gone.
Everything is gone.
Bastards, don't run. You have to fight.
Death. I'll sentence all of you to death.
What are you doing? Hurry up.
Don't push me. I can't open the door.
Damn. We're going to die.
"Going to die"?
No, it's not over yet.
I'm not done yet.
Get out of my way.
Minister, don't come in here.
Shut up. I can't die yet.
Once I get out there, I'll have 80,000 soldiers waiting for me.
Open the door right now.
All of you are despicable.
Bastards, don't you dare...
You bunch of commoners are trying to kill a member of the royal family?
What else do you think?
Stop kidding. Are you stupid?
Do you think you'll be forgiven for doing something like that?
I am the king of Qin. It's impossible for you to kill me.
Of course it's possible.
Because this is a war.
Unfortunately, I can't let you through.
Lord Qi Wang has ordered me to kill whoever comes close to the door.
What is Qi Wang's deputy general doing here?
No, more importantly...
Don't let Shi Jie get away.
We need his head to end this war.
I understand.
There's no way I'll die.
There's no way I'll die here.
Damn, it's a maze beyond that door.
We will lose him if he gets past the door.
Get out of my way or I will crush you to death.
Don't miss, He-liao.
I won't.
Stop kidding me.
I am the state of Qin's
Minister Shi Jie.
We did it. We finally did it.
Shi Jie, who Bu-wei Lu failed to assassinate, is now dead.
The exit.
There's no way I'll die.
He-liao!
You bastard!
Xin, he's escaping. Go after him.
Xin, go after Jiao Cheng.
He has nowhere to run to.
There's still a pulse.
Hey, He-liao.
Just a little further.
You will soon get the wealth that you have been waiting for.
Leave everything in that run-down village behind.
Good days are ahead of you.
Don't die just like that.
Bi, please take care of He-liao.
Okay.
A mistake.
I must have made a mistake somewhere.
I am Jiao Cheng, the king of Qin.
I am the king.
I am the king!
He-liao, I'm sorry
for letting this happen to you.
He-liao, please don't die.
Damn. Let's stop the bleeding.
Maybe you'll make it.
Chain armor.
He is no match for all of you.
All of you are incredible young boys.
Don't worry, Tajifu.
The wound is not deep.
He-liao, I will help you stop the bleeding now.
He-liao, you are...
Prince Jiao Cheng.
What are you doing here alone?
Did something...
Did something happen in the main hall?
Please answer me. How come you're here alone?
What happened to Minister Shi Jie and the others?
Minister? He's dead.
What?
What are you talking about?
How can Minister Shi Jie be killed?
Who killed him?
Who is it?
It's the bunch of monkeys who came in through the corridor.
Didn't Ci Zou stop them?
That's impossible.
Prince Jiao Cheng, let me ask you again.
Is Minister Shi Jie dead?
Is there any chance he's still alive...
Have you ever seen a person live with only a head and nothing else?
Minister Shi Jie is dead.
Doesn't that mean we've lost?
Shi Shi.
Aren't you the minister's officer? Isn't there something you can do?
Prince Jiao Cheng, please stop.
Jiao Cheng.
What is he doing here?
Does that mean...
General Qi Wang.
-General Qi Wang. -General Qi Wang.
Did you say General Qi Wang?
-General Qi Wang. -Why?
When did he get here?
No, why is he here?
General Qi Wang.
I have a question for you.
Why did you give me a fake head?
I hope you can give me a satisfactory answer.
Or I will chop your head off.
General Qi Wang is clearly our enemy
for presenting us the fake head of Lord Chang.
Xing Wei is indeed my right-hand man.
He knew that the only way
to win a battle against their army is to take Qi Wang's head.
Right now he's mounted on a horse and has the higher ground.
It's impossible for Xing Wei to lose.
There's no need for mercy even if he's a general.
Just kill him.
So this is...
Qi Wang.
I wonder if the rain will fall from these clouds.
Even if otherwise, I won't mind.
Qi Wang, what are you doing here?
Are you going to betray Jiao Cheng and join our side?
You're so funny.
Your cute little squabble is never-ending.
I'm just here to join in the fun.
What did you say? How long do you intend to mock us?
General.
Just be direct.
We are very busy.
I have no time to entertain you now.
I'm here to take your life.
What kind of king do you want to become?
A young king who challenges the future.
Can he be the light to illuminate the time of darkness?
Next episode, The Qualities of a King.
Subtitle translation by Hui Su