Episode 6, Chapter 6: Panacea

We brought the star conch essence.

Very good. I think this'll be more than enough.

Excuse me, but can you take a look at my friend here too?

She got hurt chasing someone working with Nagi.

No, I'm... fine.

Hm... It looks like you have internal injuries too.

Will you brew the medicine while I look after her?

The instructions should be written near the pot.

Okay, we'll try.

First off, let's cut the herbs down to size.

Good. I think it's done.

Next, grind it into a powder!

All done. It's perfect!

Now we fan it while it brews. So it doesn't burn.

Yes! *Giggle*

We did it!

Ah! Judging by its color, it seems well-brewed.

Now, should we check if the medicine is effective?

How do we do that?

I'd like to give Miss Yeonhwa the medicine first.

If it was brewed well, then she'll regain energy instantly.

Instantly? That's how effective it is? That's incredible.

Oh, and this is important. She must drink every drop.

I'm really okay... Ergh...

*Gulp* I feel like... *gag* I'm gonna hurl...

Ugh... It smells fishy... No more...

It's only effective if you drink every last drop.

Now, drink up. Good job!

Wh-what?!

I'm really feeling better!

She seems as good as new. No wonder you're a famous doctor.

The medicine is definitely effective. Thank you, Bidam.

It was my pleasure. It's all because I had good ingredients.

Lord Whitehare is in critical condition, so you had best hurry.

Yes, but... I have one favor to ask.

Could you look after Yeonhwa until she fully recovers?

Of course. I'll take good care of her.

Thank you very much.

May fate look kindly upon you.

Ergh... ugh...

Lord Whitehare, how are you feeling?

D-Divine Maiden...

Thank goodness. The medicine seems effective.

So, Nagi really was targeting the clan leaders.

Yes, she seems to have somehow uncovered a truth long-buried.

A truth long... buried?

That year, at the Sacred Soul Ritual... Naun wanted revenge, so he unleashed a poisonous fog.

Sangun saved us by quickly redirecting the air currents.

But... the redirected poison left Naun blind.

The former Divine Maiden decreed the incident never be discussed.

And Naun's daughter... was made clan leader when she was far too young.

Nagi...

I've always regretted what happened back then.

It's a sin that cannot be erased, no matter how much I pray.

Divine Maiden.

Please, embrace her pain and...

Ack!

For... give...

Lord Whitehare!

Didn't I warn you not to get in my way, Mina?

Nagi!

You're turning your back on everyone!

Everyone?

Look at yourself.

You can't protect anyone.

Who'd be willing to follow you?

That beast that your divine mother subdued?

No, you're wrong...

You mustn't be bound by the past.

Acting all high and mighty, just like your mother. You disgust me.

Take care of Lord Whitehare!

Now, please just...

Die.

By the way, Nagi said something about a beast?

She was talking about Red Shadow, the ancient beast asleep in the Toxic Mire.

It's a horrible monster that survived even the Demonic Beasts Suppression War.

Not even Sangun could subdue it, but my mother used her divine weapon, Fate's Embrace, to put it to sleep.

Fate's Embrace? Oh... The divine weapon Sangun had!

Right. Only Divine Maidens who fully grasp Fate and Destiny...

Receive their own unique divine weapon.

I... haven't gotten mine yet.

Is that what Nagi was referring to before?

Yeah...

Let's pay our respects now.

Departed soul, be at peace within fate's embrace.

Okay, let's go to the Toxic Mire.

Whatever Nagi's reasons are, we need to show her that taking revenge like this is wrong.

Not yet...

If Nagi plans on awakening Red Shadow...

She'll need the power of a Kumiho Divine Maiden.

A Kumiho Divine Maiden? But... you're right here?

No, there's another Kumiho Divine Maiden.

Do you mean Narae?

I haven't been able to sense anybody at the Shrine of Nine Fates.

If something's happened to Narae...

Hey, it's okay, she's probably just hanging around at Dohwa Garden.

Yeah, I'm sure that's it. Let's go check!

By any chance, did Narae come here again?

Actually, we wanted to speak to you about the young Divine Maiden, too.

Branch Master Leeho brought up something silly, and...

And?

It sounds like she went to the Twilight Ruins with Chae-Ah to find a censer for the Sacred Soul Ritual.

They've been gone more than half a day, and they still haven't returned.

The branch master will be able to tell you more.

Ha, haha. Well, what happened was...

Of course, I'm sure you've heard the story too, Divine Maiden.

About unbreakable things in the cat garden.

That place has been abandoned for a long time.

But still, Chae-Ah's with her, so I'm sure there's nothing to worry about!

Chae-Ah even wins wrestling matches against dokkaebi.

Oh, and that makes it okay?

Sorry... I don't have any excuses.

But this time, I'll personally lead the way. Don't worry!

Alright. After you!