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Jumong fans, we’re on Episode 70 of this popular Koreanovela :

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Ju Mong thinks about Yeongpo’s condition for turning Yesoya and Yuri over to Ju Mong, which is for Ju Mong cancel plans to attack Hyeonto, and instead to overtake Buyeo then handing the Buyeo throne to Yeongpo afterwards. While Ju Mong thinks alone, Jaesa tells Mari and Soseono Yeongpo’s conditions are impossible to follow, but Mari says they can’t risk losing Yuri and Yesoya despite their situation. Sayong stops the two and says he can’t believe Yeongpo’s words that Yuri and Yesoya are still alive, and wonders if Yeongpo is just bluffing. Soseono tells him since they never found Soya and Yuri’s bodies, they shouldn’t’ give up the hope that they could be alive. Sayong replies even if that is the chance, Yeongpo’s conditions are too extreme for them to follow. Soseono goes to Ju Mong and tells him, neither the heavens nor the migrants would want Ju Mong to deny his family, thus she believes it is utmost important for Ju Mong to meet with Yeongpo and confirm Yuri and Soya’s liveliness first. Ju Mong agrees and goes to meet Yeongpo again. Yeongpo asks if Ju Mong has made up his mind, and comments he doesn’t feel great about using Soya and Yuri’s life as condition in their deal either but if Ju Mong chooses to decline his offer, then in the end Ju Mong is the one who kills Soya and Yuri. At this Mari is angry and draws his sword telling Yeongpo to shut up. Majin appears scared while Yeongpo isn’t phased. Ju Mong says Yeongpo is one, who, together with Daeso, killed Ju Mong’s father Haemosu, but now he is using Ju Mong’s wife and child to make a deal and that is a low gesture. Yeongpo says even so, to him it is a fair deal, and tells Ju Mong to stop the long talk and just say yes or no to his deal. Ju Mong replies he will accept Yeongpo’s offer, but before that, he must confirm that Yesoya and Yuri are alive. Yeongpo says fine, and Jaesa asks where they are. Yeongpo says they are in Hyeonto fort, and asks if Ju Mong will go himself. Jaesa says Ju Mong cannot go there himself since they can’t trust them amidst war time, thus Mari will go there, however while he is gone, Yeongpo must remain in Gyeru. Soseono also firmly states, until they confirm their liveliness, there is no deal whatsoever. Yeongpo says fine, that he will stay in Jolbon in the meantime, and afterwards, Yeongpo tells Majin when they are alone, that even though he’s using Ju Mong to claim power over Buyeo, in the future he plans to take over Jolbon as well, thus this is a good opportunity for him to learn about Jolbon’s foundations. Thus Yeongpo tells Majin not to worry about him, and instead Majin should take Ju Mong’s men to Hyeonto to show them that Yesoya and Yuri are still alive, and to do so with full alertness since they might try to scheme something.

Mari prepares to leave, and Mookgeo gives Mari a secret weapon to use for just in case. Mari then tells Jaesa even though commander Ju Mong doesn’t show it, he is suffering greatly right now, and asks Jaesa to take good care of the commander while he’s gone. Mari leaves with Majin, while in Hyeonto fort, Minister Hwang is furious his subjects were unable to find Geummi (Yesoya) and tells his man to go and search again or else he will have him killed instead. Meanwhile, in a locked room somewhere, Yesoya is frantic as Yuri is unconscious from his fever. In Buyeo, Budeukbul continues to try to persuade King Geumwa to help Hyeonto when Jolbon attacks, but Geumwa is insistent they will not get involved as the enemy just wants to take advantage of Buyeo army men instead, laughing afterwards. The queen wonders what they can do, and the oracle Mawuryeong tells her she tried to put up shrines for Geumwa but he is still unable to wake up from his daze. Just then, the palace minister runs in to tell the queen the news that Yeongpo has been seen in Jolbon by their spies and wonders why Yeongpo is there when he went to Hyeonto city. The queen asks if Daeso knows too and her brother replies yes. The queen then asks her maid to go and summon Daeso for her. Daeso asks Naro why he thinks Yeongpo is in Jolbon, and Naro says Yeongpo must be scheming something against Buyeo for his own gain or else he would have no other reason to be in Jolbon. Daeso tells Naro to find some skillful men and send them to Jolbon to bring Yeongpo back. Afterwards, Daeso calls court session and states since the king is not well, he will take over the decision making, and announces he and General Heukchi will lead a group of 500 army men toward Hyeonto fort. The Jaeboo minister says it is a good idea to send army but wonders if Daeso needs to go himself. The other minister agrees, and Daeso thanks them for worrying about him, but in regard to his relationship with Hyeonto, he in not in a position not to go, and Buduekbul tells Heukchi to pick only the best soldiers since it is utmost important that they protect Daeso’s safety.

Back in Gyeru, Jaesa brings nourishing medicine for Ju Mong saying Ju Mong hasn’t rested in so many days. Ju Mong says not to worry about him, but Jaesa says he knows Ju Mong must be shedding bloody tears inside, and says he feels sorry he can’t share Ju Mong’s burden since he knows how much he must be suffering. Ju Mong says Jaesa is one who has helped him whenever he hindered, and Ju Mong reassures Jaesa that he doesn’t think his mother or the many remnants are completely gone, but as their spirits and souls still remain, he will accomplish their will no matter what thus he won’t hinder amidst anything. Ju Mong states once they confirm Yesoya and Yuri are still alive, he will do whatever he needs to do to save them, but Jaesa should focus on attacking Hyeonto in the meantime. Yeongpo’s servants tell him they seem to be making some weapons in the iron factory, and Yeongpo says he will go check it out himself and goes there. Mopalmo and Musong see him there, and Mopalmo asks him why he is here. Yeongpo says he came to see Mopalmo, but Mopalmo tells him no one is allowed in. Yeongpo replies he is no longer their enemy, and asks Mopalmo to make a sword for him too, but Mopalmo says he will make a coffin for Yeongpo instead, while Musong goes along and says Mopalmo isn’t just good at making weapons he is also skilled in coffin making. Yeongpo is upset by this, but the two leave.
Just then, Mari and Majin arrive in Hyeonto, and Majin tells Mari to wait while he goes and brings Yesoya and Yuri. Majin goes to his men, but the men tell him the woman and the child fled, while they were fetching a doctor for her sick child. Majin is appalled, and his men say they are searching for them right now but it seems difficult. Majin tells them to go and catch them at once, and Majin goes back to Mari. Majin tells Mari to wait a little since something came up, but Mari says he must confirm they are alive immediately. Majin reminds Mari he is now in enemy territory and Majin’s men pull out their swords to point at Mari. After some struggle, Mari flees with the help of the secret weapon from Mookgeo, but Mari is wounded in the arm.

Meanwhile in Gyeru, Yeongpo tries to wander around the courtyard when Chansoo stops him. Yeongpo complains this isn’t the way to treat someone who has helped them, and just then Jaesa arrives looking angry. Jaesa points his sword at Yeongpo who is confused, and when Ju Mong arrives asking what happened, Jaesa says Mari was wounded and barely made it back alive. Yeongpo is speechless as he is surprised, and next, Hyeopbo escorts a wounded Mari out. Yeongpo says all this isn’t right, and Hyeopbo tells him to shut up. Mari tells Ju Mong there was no Yesoya or Yuri, that it was just a trick. Yeongpo is frantic and says that cannot be and something must have gone wrong. Just then Yangtak arrives with Yeongpo’s servants, and shows Ju Mong Yeongpo’s servants were drawing a detailed map of their facilities. Soseono is furious and slashes the two servants to death, and Yeongpo cries out. Sayong says they don’t need to wait any longer, and Jaesa says they must behead Yeongpo immediately. Soseono also urges Ju Mong to send Yeongpo’s head back to Geumwa, but Ju Mong orders everyone to leave. Yeongpo cries out to Ju Mong, and Ju Mong orders him not to say a word. Yeongpo fears for his life and he shakes, and Ju Mong tells him what he did was to use Ju Mong’s guilt over his inability to protect his own child and wife, and Yeongpo kneels for Ju Mong to spare his life. Ju Mong says this is the end of them, and if they meet again he will not treat him as a brother anymore. Ju Mong then tells Yeongpo to leave, and Yeongpo frantically runs out. Ju Mong watches as he leaves, and afterwards, Ju Mong weeps alone as he looks at Yuri’s abandoned shoe. Meanwhile, at the slavery camp in Hyeonto, the remnants fear for their lives and a man says they should fight before they are slaughtered, but Ohyi and Moogol calm them down saying they can’t fight without any weapons and they should rest while they can. Afterwards, Moogol tells Ohyi they can’t wait any longer thus they must escape immediately. Ohyi says they can’t flee leaving the remnants behind, and Ju Mong wouldn’t want them to leave the remnants to die. Ohyi tells Moogol they must prepare to die in order to protect the remnants till the end.

Dongseon reports to Yangjeong that Daeso has brought army from Buyeo, and Yangjeong goes out to greet Daeso and Seolran with a smile. Daeso tells Yangjeong Buyeo is here to help Hyeonto, and Heukchi states Buyeo army are outside the fort. Yangjeong says he had been worried since Yeodong are late in coming but now he is assured. They go inside, and Yangjeong appears upset that only 500 army men came from Buyeo. Yangjeong wonders if Daeso is teasing him right now, and Daeso says as Yangjeong knows Buyeo is not in a good state right now. Yangjeong says no matter how difficult they are, together with the armies of Sachuldo, Buyeo should have at least 30 thousand soldiers, but to be sending 500 is laughable. Seolran explains due to King Geumwa’s opposition, it was already difficult for them to bring 500 men. Yangjeong vows he will get rid of Jolbon and Ju Mong for all the upset he has caused, and Daeso says he agrees. Daeso comes up with a strategy to recruit more soldiers, which is to offer men the treasures and maidens of Jolbon once they succeed in war. Yangjeong’s minister says without Hwang’s approval the Han imperial may be displeased by such but Yangjeong says the imperials doesn’t trust him anyway and if he doesn’t win then he will not be spared thus he orders the plan to be carried out. Meanwhile, outside Hyeonto, Mari, Jaesa, Mookgeo, and Hyeopbo have arrived to check on Ohyi and Moogol, and Mookgeo runs back to tell them no remnants were found at the workplace. Mari says they should go inside Hyeonto City to find out what happened, and Mari takes Mookgeo and the two are disguised as commoners inside Hyeonto City center. The two watch as a Hyeonto officer puts up a notice on the public board telling the gathered they are recruiting soldiers and anyone who joins in with be awarded with Jolbon maiden and treasures as reward. The two then finds the slavery camp where Ohyi, Moogol and the Gojoseon remnants are kept, and Mookgeo tells Mari they cannot wait any longer or else the remnants will all be killed. Mari and Mookgeo return to Gyeru with Jaesa and Hyeopbo, and they report their findings to Ju Mong and Soseono. Soseono says it will be difficult for them to save the refugees if they are heavily guarded, and Hyeopbo says they can’t let Ohyi and Moogol like this, and urges Ju Mong to make a decision now. Meanwhile, Yangjeong tells Daeso his plan to put the remnants ahead of their battle force, saying it is over 500 men. Daeso says it is an excellent idea to use the remnants as shield for Hyeonto army since Ju Mong will be wavered before attacking the remnants he cherishes so much. Ju Mong says he will bring a special task force with him to save the remnants and attack the enemy from behind afterwards. Mari and Jaesa complain the task is too dangerous and offer to take the special task instead, so Ju Mong can lead the main Jolbon-Damul army force. Ju Mong says the main force will be led by Soseono and Songyang, and Bubunno. Mari tries to persuade again, but Ju Mong says his body doesn’t belong to himself but all the people who are counting on him, and if there is danger then he should face it over anyone else. Ju Mong says he won’t change his decision, and tells Mari and Jaesa to prepare their army.

Next, Mopalmo and Musong help Ju Mong dress in his battle attire, and Ju Mong silently tells his father Haemosu he failed to keep the promise he made to him, that he would protect the people close to him, but he will surely keep the promise of saving the remnants who are suffering and attacked by the Hans. Ju Mong is about to depart for war, and he comes before the holy shrine and tells the heavens he is leaving for battle, and asks the heavens to protect the soldiers of Jolbon. In Hyeonto, Dongseon reports to Yangjeong Jolbon army force have left for Hyeonto. Yangjeong and Daeso sit down with their advisors and generals to strategize, and Yangjeong’s general says there are 3 paths for Ju Mong to come into Hyeonto and they must block these inlets. Daeso reminds everyone Ju Mong could be scheming something else thus they must be cautious. Ju Mong and his group of men find out the paths to Hyeonto are watched by soldiers ten times their size, and Ju Mong looks over his map and announces they will cross over Soomak mountain. Mari says the mountain is extremely high and treacherous, and Jaesa agrees they shouldnt’ cross Soomak mountain, but Ju Mong says that is the only way for them and announces that is what they will do in order to get to the remnants. Meanwhile, in slavery camp, the Hyeonto guards begin putting on cuffs and chains on the remnants with Ohyi and Moogol among them. Afterwards, the soldiers drag the remnants away from their camp, when Ju Mong and his men arrive upon crossing the Soomak mountain. A battle breaks, and Hyeopbo frees Ohyi and Moogol just in time for them to join in. After some time, Ju Mong’s group wins and Ohyi goes up to Ju Mong and announces to the crowd who Ju Mong is and that he is here to save everyone. The crowd cheers and Ju Mong tells the crowd he will attack the enemy and asks the crowd if they will follow him. The crowd cheers in agreement, and Ju Mong watches looking pleased and determined. Next, Ju Mong and the trios, together with their men and newly saved remnants begin attacking the Hyeonto force, one small group at a time. Then, Ju Mong and his group reach a depot for weapons after slashing some Hyeonto soldiers.

Meanwhile, Yangjeong tells his group once the remnants reach the frontier Daeso is to move his group. But just then, Dongseon runs in with news that Ju Mong and his Jolbon army saved the remnants and are already attacking throughout Hyeonto City. Yangjeong asks how in the world did they get through Hyeonto and Dongseon says he has no idea. Daeso is dismayed at the news and wonders what to do next. Meanwhile Mari reaches Soseono and the rest of the Jolbon army group, with news that Ju Mong and the others successfully saved the remnants and they are already attacking within Hyeonto. At this, Soseono orders the rest of the Jolbon-Damul army to begin their attack, while Ju Mong and his men are fighting from within the city.

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Come back tomorrow for the next episode. Thanks to Donna G. for sending the series to me.

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