Episode 4, Chapter 2: Danger in Beomgol...?

Uh, there's a monst- I-I-I mean, a youkai running away over there!

It's a Lil' Hauntstack that got left behind.

Peep! Peep!

It's okay. We're here to help you.

Yes, really.

Is he... speaking with the youkai?

Strange as it seems, yeah, I think he is.

What a peculiar talent.

Okay. Thanks for letting me know.

I guess you can talk to youkai, too?

Yeah. They're just monsters with a different name.

Anyway, Gubby was right.

It said they were all chased out of the forest by some humans.

Let's continue forward. Our culprit is bound to appear.

Those clothes! The humans who attacked us!

These people... are state soldiers.

They're all armed.

This complicates matters. Quick, let's take a closer look.

Verna! These people are wounded!

Let's chase the youkai away first.

Thank you. I owe you my...

Wait! What's that dokkaebi behind you?

Oh... We caught it in Beomgol causing trouble.

Hm, I see. Good work.

Can we ask you a question?

Make it quick. I'm busy.

Oh, no! Wait...! Lady Jiwon?! [Unintelligible] What brings you here...?

I'm wondering what has our esteemed government officers so busy today?

Ahaha aha, well, I-I-I'm just a humble officer who... who goes where I'm told...

Oh, you should really be asking Lord Sanhae, haha! Hah.

I see... So the head constable is here, too.

I didn't expect to hear Sanhae's name.

Is he like the boss around here?

More precisely, he's a government official.

So him being here means this is official government business.

Halt. No entry without prior authorization beyond this point.

We heard that there was a disturbance in the forest up ahead, though.

We have the matter under control. Leave this to the professionals!

You've become quite confident since receiving your commission, junior ninth rank young master Seungho.

L-L-La-La-Lady Jiwon? Wh-what brings you here...?

I presume Lord Sanhae is up ahead?

Uh... I was told not to let anyone through...

*Chuckle* Well, am I just "anyone" now?

G-G-go right ahead... Heh.

I've noticed... People seem like they're afraid of you, Ms. Jiwon...

Are you like someone really important, Ms. Jiwon?

Haha, no. One just makes a lot of connections in my line of work.

Who are you? How'd you get all the way here? Those pojol are useless!

Whoa, he's huge...!

Can it, Cloud. Can't you tell he's important?

It's been a while, sir.

I'm Jiwon, headmistress of Dohwa Garden. How have you been?

Lady Jiwon?! What's a busy little lady like you doing here?

I have some business to attend to.

There are dokkaebi from this forest in Beomgol. Do you know anything about that?

Just a little collateral damage! It's all for the greater good of the nation!

This isn't your gibang, headmistress. Don't interfere in government matters.

And how would the government view innocent people being hurt?

Hah, you'd have to ask the government! Stop wasting my time!

What now?

We should figure out what's happening. Come this way.

Can't we just fight them? I feel like I'd win.

Easy now. It's unwise to make powerful enemies.

If we go this way, we'll be able to enter without being seen.

Can't we just go through the grass?

That's too dangerous. You could easily get lost forever in that silver grass field.

Forever...? Just how big is it?

It's the biggest silver grass field in the world.

I frequent this path and know it well. Follow me.

Oh no, there's a loaded cart blocking the road.

Let's try quietly moving it out of the way.

Look over there. The soldier's totally asleep.

Perfect. Should we steal a travel pass?

Hoo! We're finally out!

Ew... I'm covered in bugs...

This isn't right. Let's go back.

Wait! Who's there?!

We're just passersby. Lord Sanhae has granted us permission to come through.

Really? Then you should have a travel pass.

It's right here.

Hm... okay. You can pass.

Haha, thank you.

Wait! Where do you think you're going?!