Episode 4, Chapter 3: The Situation in Beomgol

Why aren't there any pojol here?

Isn't that good? It makes things easier for us.

True, but... I don't like this.

Are you alright?

My injuries aren't serious, but my comrades...

What happened?

I-I'm not sure, but they've lost their minds!

They attacked me, trying to kill me!

I see. They've been possessed by kkaebi.

Kkaebi can do things like that?!

Kkaebi are formed from dokkaebi energy, so they can also possess humans.

What were you all doing in the forest, anyway?

We were, uh... rounding up all the dokkaebi to chase them out...

Just as I thought...

Did you not anticipate what the dokkaebi would do when forced from their forest?!

W-we were just following orders from Lord Sanhae!

*Sigh...* I suspect this is merely the tip of the iceberg.

I'm good with ice.

We're always getting caught up in things like this...

What?! It went inside a person!

Kkaebi are a form of dokkaebi energy. As you've seen, they're able to possess humans.

Is there a way to turn them back to normal?

The best way is to beat some sense back into them.

In that case, I'm exactly who you need!

Don't kill them...

Gosh... There were so many of them.

Yes, it seems they were really determined to eliminate all the dokkaebi.

I won't let them get away with this.

They must've locked the dokkaebi in this cage.

After all that... Do you think buckwheat jelly's enough to calm them down?

Hmm... It might be difficult.

Gubby? Why are you with humans?

Jiwon's okay! She's here to help us!

Here, try some of this.

Oh, it's buckwheat jelly... Let me try! Give it to me!

It's perfect! I like it!

If you like it, please tell us what happened.

The humans just started grabbing us all of a sudden.

I only escaped because Gabi saved me.

I see, so Gabi's nearby, too.

Is Gabi the friend you're looking for, Ms. Jiwon?

Yes, things will fall into place once we find her.

Oh! My friends are here!

This is... They've definitely gone too far.

My friends are saved! Thank you!

We've handled the immediate crisis, but I must settle things with Lord Sanhae.

It'll be dangerous. You should get to somewhere safe, Gubby.

No, me too! I want to fight, too!

I want to punish the big bad man and save the kkaebi!

Alright. Stay hidden until you spot an opening, then.

Yup! I'll hide in the Silver Grass Field!

Forcing the dokkaebi out of their home won't change anything.

Give it up.

Don't be a fool! All dokkaebi must die!

So many died in the war they caused.

The dokkaebi responsible for the war have all been sealed away.

Those who remain are young children!

Nonsense! They're the all same! They're all dokkaebi!

Shh, come out, hurry... D'oh!

Wha?! WAAAHHH!

*Sigh...* So it comes down to this.

Be careful. He'll be pretty powerful.

We're surrounded!

I'll try to distract the...

Ahhh!

Ahhh!

What's with all the ruckus...?

Humans causing a scene?

You'll get... a chance... to explain.

But first, heh,

let's stop fighting.

That was quite an entrance, Gabi. How have you been?

Good! Who are these people with you?

They helped me find you. You're always all over the place.

Is this the friend you were talking about, Ms. Jiwon?

Sure am! I'm the only friend this fool has!

*Sigh...* This is Gabi. She doesn't look like it, but she's a dokkaebi.

I'm half dokkaebi, but I'm still a dokkaebi, you know?

Yep, I thought you felt different.

I noticed the soldiers were up to something and came to warn you.

I'm sorry, I guess I was a bit too late.

At least it's all over now. But are you okay? You fought other humans.

Let me worry about that. But first, I have a favor to ask you, Gabi.

Sure, what is it?

Can you charge your energy into this flute?

Is this Sangun's flute...? I don't know if I should...

Getting this flute working will knock me flat for at least a couple of hours.

And there are still a few pojol that escaped into the forest, so I've got my hands full...

Hmm... Then, how about we help you out first?

If we deal with the problems in the forest, will you charge the flute?

Sure thing! I'll fill it right up!

I have a feeling things are going to get more complicated...

Hehe... Gabi! We found you!

What? Where'd you come from, Gubby?! Did you bring them here?

I met them on my way to get buckwheat jelly!

Good job!

Are those two close?

They're childhood friends. They grew up together.

Ahh! The forest is a mess! Please help!

What do you think I'm doing? Leave it to me.

Hehe! You're the best!

Damn dokkaebi! Get away from me!

I get it. Just take this.

Wh-what's this?

It's medicine. It works on humans, too. Take it and head back to the village.

Hmph! I won't trust the words of a dokkaebi! Ow! That hurts!

See, you are hurt. Now, just get back to the village.

No... My men are still in the forest...

I'll save them and see that they return safely.

Don't lie! Why would you ever help us?!

We hate...

Dokkaebi? I know.

Dokkaebi caused all those wars, so that's not surprising.

Then, why are you helping humans...?

Because we're different.

We just want to live peaceful lives in the forest.

No, I don't believe you... This is a trick somehow... All lies...

Whatever, I don't care what you believe.

I'm going to save your soldiers and return them safely regardless.

After all that, you're going to let this slide?

Yup, I don't want to fight anymore.

I can't tell if you're nice or just lazy...