Forbidden Quest Page #5

slice off the limbs.

Why are you saying

such horrible things, my Lady?

If you do not honestly answer

the questions I'm about to ask you,

this punishment will befall on you,

do you understand me?

My Lady...

Why did those wenches today

keep whispering behind my back?

Well, that's because...

You must not understand fully

the meaning of decapitation.

My Lady.

Everyone in the northern parts

are against it.

But it's where it needs to go.

But everyone in the northern parts

dislike the ending.

Look here man.

Just because they dislike it

I can't let them get

in the way of my story.

Please, what are you saying?

Our biggest readership

is in the north.

If they don't want a sad ending,

we cannot kill the characters.

This is an omen of ruin!

How can the readers influence

the ending of a story?

I've never heard of such absurdity.

I have an idea!

They both survive and head north.

I will not tolerate

such an irresponsible conclusion.

Anyway!

And another thing!

How can the artist be this late

to the meeting!

We're closed.

I said we're closed.

'Chu Wol Sek'.

The artist who drew this,

did he see everything?

Who is it?

Judging from his skills,

he's no amateur.

I cannot

divulge his identity.

You cannot divulge?

How could you?

He committed himself to this endeavour

on my word alone.

So your commitment with him

is important,

but the fact that I risked my life

to come here is not?

That's not what I meant.

I can't tell you his name.

I see.

I understand now.

My Lady!

How dare you!

How dare you intervene!

My Lady, do not leave like this.

I'm overwhelmed, your Majesty.

Don't be.

Instead, I'm very happy

you asked for me.

What has caused you

so much distress?

It's just so awful.

What?

Don't tell me you're already tired.

No, your Highness.

It's just a general rule

to stop at this point.

You said you'd go on

until his tongue started to droop!

This is it? Is this all?

For this convicted felon?

My Lady, he's had all he can take.

This man is hovering

between life and death.

His tongue...

His tongue is trapped in his mouth

as his jaws are shut tight.

It's because

he's afraid

of blurting out the truth.

There should be more to the torture.

What's the next level?

First, we break his legs,

then burn him with a hot iron,

Your Highness.

First, we need to set him down.

He will die like this.

Everyone, leave.

Will it all end

if the artist steps forward?

What are you saying?

He's like this

since he wouldn't reveal the artist.

So if he is found,

will he be released?

Do you know who the artist is?

It doesn't matter.

I want to hear it from his own lips.

His Majesty will intervene now.

So get ready.

Who do you think

is the most pitiful man in the world?

I don't understand, your Majesty.

I always thought it was you.

Giving up your manhood

to be near the woman you love.

How pathetic.

I do not understand what you mean,

your Majesty.

You think I don't know?

You fool.

It doesn't matter.

But you know what?

Now that I'm here with you

at this time of the night,

I don't know who's more pitiful,

you or me?

I never understood you before.

But now I'm beginning to.

Your Majesty.

Let's go.

This fellow.

Let's see how great he is.

What an odd fellow.

Even breaking his legs

doesn't make him talk.

You should be used to this by now.

So, what's next?

Next, we brand him with a hot iron

and burn him, your Majesty.

What a very strange fellow.

How do you feel now?

Isn't this enough

to soothe your anger?

Don't you think?

We will start again after meal time.

So prepare for the next round.

Careful, careful.

The Inspections bastard writes it.

And the Justice bastard draws it.

Inspector Kim.

Let's see your face.

Eunuchs.

The Secret Police.

If they're eunuchs, then...

The jerks with no testicles?

You bastards.

Why don't you go home

and clean your behinds,

and stop following people.

You fools, you really are clueless.

We let you get away.

Always listen

to the order from here.

That's because you have nothing

down there to issue an order.

Wonder if you'll still talk like that

after you're dragged back.

Aren't you worried

about what awaits you there?

Have you no regard for the law?

Let us handle them.

It's been a long time

since I've had to use these.

I'll go first.

You little bastards.

Oh my...

Are you okay?

I'm going.

Hey, Justice guy.

Don't you know these friends?

I have to play with them first.

Look here, Eunuch Cho!

If you kill him,

I might become disheartened

and be inclined to say anything.

You don't have the guts.

It's not in you.

I myself don't know

what's inside me.

So how can you be so sure?

Let him go.

Get him out of here

before I change my mind.

Carry him.

Wait.

Inspector Kim.

Am I not right?

What are you talking about?

A person who can't speak

is a dead person.

Right?

So, you've caught on.

They said you were going

to block his mouth,

and to watch over you.

I knew it.

Why did you do it?

It's you who said to always listen

to the order from the head.

You see.

There was an order from here, too.

I can trust you, right?

What happened?

We caught him and brought him back.

What do you want to do?

Of course, I was angry at first,

but I feel better now.

That was quick.

I knew from the start.

You wanted to hear

something else from him.

I don't know what you mean.

I see fearlessness in his eyes

when he looks at you.

Looks like...

Looks like...

Looks like you've slept

together many times.

What are you saying, your Majesty?

It's the male foolishness that puts

the fearlessness in his eyes

after the first few times.

But it's the truth.

Your words are too rash.

Not even once.

You've seduced a woman

who's not even once loved a man.

And you used her as a muse

for your writing.

But this woman

did not want to believe that.

She would have forgiven you

had you said

it was out of love.

But you refused to bend your pride.

It didn't even matter

that you didn't love her.

I can't stand this anymore!

Where's Eunuch Cho?

Your servant?

Why couldn't you just lie

and tell her you loved her?

Why do you

make such a miserable fool of her?

I will turn you into a eunuch

and you will be by her side for life.

Operate on him.

Your Majesty, he is too aged,

- so he may die.

- It's not a concern.

And since he's a very indecent man,

cut as deep as you can.

Your Majesty! I seduced him!

I used my power and my influence

to force him into it.

Can't you see?

It was me

who brought this onto myself.

Please excuse him and spare his life.

Have you no shame?

It's the truth.

I was the one who wanted him.

So please...

My Lady.

Outside,

flowers were in bloom everywhere.

You teased me that day.

But you also enjoyed it.

Suddenly a bee flew over to you,

and I chased it away.

It was such a beautiful day.

Since then,

there hasn't been a day

that I did not think of you.

But,

an indecent imagination

had taken me over.

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