Have you ever seen the emperor? Of course! Well, aren't you a big shot? Hey, you two there. It's an inspection. Show me your ID. The Railway Bureau? Yes, I'm an employee. You too, your ID. Ah yes... What is this Korean? You're a Korean! It's a misunderstanding. This guy is my friend. Hey... Cut the crap, you bastard! Explain it to him! Damn Korean! We've prepared a place for you in the provisional government. There are a few other spies beside you. Who are they? I can’t reveal their identities. Just know that they exist. We enslaved our own people. It was a hellish country where people starved to death every day. There is no hope for Korea. Because we are an inferior race. Patriotism is being revived under Japanese rule. That's why in order to rat out the independence activities hindering the development of Korea, I will join the temporary government and survive as a secret agent. Is this the right place?

Follow me. It's pelting down, and everyone has left. Just when is the Korean National Association going to get in contact? Hello there! I am Kim Ui Yong, the Finance Director. Hello. I heard from Gong Geun. She'll be reporting to you. I'm Lee Hwarim, the secretary. I'm Bae Myeongju. No need to be so formal. I'm also twenty-six; we're friends. Oh, really? Right now, Japan is invading Manchuria, so it's hectic. Is that so? You're going to work on raising funds for independence. - Just a moment. - Yep. Have we heard from the Korean National Association yet? The chairman said that we should gather funds before we get established. I'm going to have to get those people to like me in order to gather information and key figures. We have information that they're forming an armed group, so I knew ahead of time that I'd be assigned to gather independence funds. Japan has agreed to provide the funds.

I will try to entice them with money. You worked at the Japanese consulate? Yes... I mainly interpreted. Then you must have a lot of information. Welcome. Say hello, he's Ahn Gong-geun. Ah! Ahn Gong-geun. There's really no way of knowing who the spy is. I thought I would know with just a glance. No... For now, I have to really stand out in their eyes. I actually got a proposal from the Japanese side. When they heard about me joining the provisional government, they promised to offer a reward if I deliver information about key figures. What's your intention telling this to us? Because I heard you have no funds for independence. What about using this situation in reverse? It'd be good to take this opportunity to create means to acquire enemy's funds. No! What if this is a trap! He's right! It's reckless to trust the newcomer immediately. It won't be late to get the Korean Patriotic Organization prepared and proceed from there. Opportunities come during the toughest times.

We'll learn a lot from this adventure. Please step inside for a moment. Thank you for telling us the truth. I think we're going to discuss, so stay here for a moment. The list of the people in the Heroic Corps mentioned earlier. Before the start of armed activities, I need to get it out. We decided to give false information to the Japanese and get the funds. I'm putting in the list of people in the Korean Patriot Organization that I wrote down earlier. Eagle Wing, did you bring the information? This is the promised payment. Thank you. Let's move. No! What if it's a trap! What are we going to do with a spineless guy like you? Isn't it all for the greater good? The Japanese fund received at that time covered quite a bit, didn't it? Didn't you see the Chairman's face light up? He was as happy as a newlywed. If I knew this would happen, I would have given more information and taken double.

Don't even joke about being a traitor like that. Was I cool? You surprised me! Stay seated. Dosan Ahn Chang Ho sent us independence funds. It's the precious money of the Hawaiian community, so let's raise our glasses with a grateful heart. Let's sing the song that Ahn Chang Ho sang. Deok-jun sings very well. I don't. Give it a try. Finally, they started trusting me. They don't even use aliases anymore. I'll have to deliver a description of the key figures and where they are based. Until the East Sea's waves are dry, Mt. Baekdu worn away, Rose of Sharon, thousand miles of range and river land. Guarded by her people, ever may Korea stand. If I had one bullet, I'd execute the traitor who betrayed our country first. A traitor of our nation. I will execute them immediately. This is the real information. This b*tch was making me anxious! Gilseon, put down the gun. I called him. Go bring Ahn Gong Geun!

Gong Geun! I'm Lee Bong Chang. Let me join the Gajungbu (Provisional Government). Gajungbu? He speaks like that, but he's Korean. What are you? At least show some consideration when you come. You dare use Japanese? What does the language have to do with the independence movement? This bastard! If you're Korean, speak like a Korean! What does one's way of speaking have to do with the independence movement! You bastard! Stop! I'll set up a meeting for a talk, leave for now. Is he Japanese or Korean? Set up a meeting and get to know him, then have a talk. Then his intentions will be revealed. Hey, Gong Geun! Bong Chang! What are you doing? Now that I think about it, that person looks like someone. Earlier, I wanted to be friends. So my enthusiasm got the better of me. Earlier it was my fist, but this time, should we exchange meat and alcohol this time?

Are you kidding? I also misjudged you, my friend! Why weren't you guys like this from the start? Ah, sorry! Sit down. We have to drink together. Are you a fool? Just kill the emperor. Hey, it's hard to kill even one servant. How are we supposed to kill the emperor? Is the emperor an idiot? I was in Tokyo last year. I thought of it when they said, Bow down to the Emperor. You could kill the emperor if you had a bomb. Nice to meet you, I am Baek Jeong Seon. I came because I want to have an honest conversation. Honestly, I want to know your true intentions. On the outside, you're no different from the Japanese, so it is difficult for us to open up fully. I actually wanted to live as a Japanese. I wanted to be their friend. But they only saw me as a barbaric Korean. Since then, I have vowed to work to regain the independence... No, the independence lost by twenty million Korean compatriots...

If the purpose of life is pleasure, I've enjoyed enough for 30 years. Now... I aim for eternal pleasure. So I came to Shanghai to jump into this fight for independence. Don't worry too much. I went for eternal pleasure. Please take the picture! Japanese... Korean... Reporting. Bong Chang is leaving Shanghai with Hwa Lim to Tokyo. I'm not sure of the direct reason, but it seems he's going to raise funds. I have gained the trust of the provisional government and slipped out under the pretext of recovering funds from Japan, and am tracking the two of them. Bong Chang and Hwa Lim seem to be acting individually. Bong Chang is on a minibus and seems to be exploring Tokyo. I haven't found... Anything unusual. If there's anything suspicious, I'll report it right away. There will be an inspection, please show your ID. That person is not a Korean. He's a Japanese person who is close to the military police. That can't be. Don't worry about it.

It's okay, it's okay! Investigate again! Whatever. No, wait... Long time no see? Hey. Just stop and run away quickly. What should I stop? That! Don't murder. It's not murder, it's a fight for (Japanese)... No. A fight for independence. Do you think we can gain independence with just one bomb? Does this look like just one bomb to you? This bomb was bought by our compatriots over the world with the money of their blood, sweat, and tears. Joseon. No, it's a bomb full of the hope of the Great Han. Our country must gain favor to Japan to survive. Not just a bomb. I once thought so too. But what you're doing... It's not patriotism. It's about becoming a slave. To become real friends with other countries, we, ourselves, we have to stand up ourselves! What kind of nonsense is that... Mock all you like. I will forever live in the hearts of my Korean compatriots. But do you really think it will end with just this one shot?

But do you... really think it will end with just this one shot? That person is trying to kill the Japanese Emperor! Shame on you. You should be the one ashamed. I am the patriot! Korea would have been ruined without Japan. Think what you like, but just don't be a nuisance. Shut up! You dirty Korean wench. You thought you carried out your role as a spy perfectly, didn't you? We brought you in knowing from the start that you were a spy. How is Bae Myeongju being managed? We are just passing on the information that we have prepared. Groom them and make a double agent. The way we survive is not clinging to other countries but to cleverly utilize them. If you don't want to live like your father, keep your mouth and keep out of sight. What? Or regain your senses now and come over to the provisional government. They will accept you. It's not me! I did it. Why are you arresting an innocent person!

I won't run away, so be gentle. Everyone, what is patriotism? I believe I am a patriot. Our country is powerless. We have to live by begging to the powerful countries. Since the temporary government ordered me to come back, I will go back. This time, even if I die, I will be a perfect spy. History will tell us in the future who the true patriot is. Despite having committed a serious crime, not feeling even a slight sense of remorse. And the verdict was… the death sentence. Sir, if it's for the motherland, I'll take on anything. Who are you? I'm Yoon Bong Gil, I run a vegetable shop. If there's a big event like Tokyo, please do use me. Ah... But do you really think it will end with just this one shot?

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