01x21 - Reunion

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In ,

York

was controlled by the Vikings of Denmark,
led by King Sweyn.

The land was used as a base

for exporting slaves all over Europe.

The Vikings served as

sl*ve traders.

I know how you feel, boss.

But we're not rich enough to free the slaves

Reunion

out of compassion.

It's been years already.

Isn't it about time now?

That day, without Thors,

we wouldn't have gotten out of there alive.

I must repay him for his help.

Hurry! All of these over here!

-Over there!
-Hurry! Go!

What?

Hey! You!

You in the dirty cargo ship!
Get that ship out of the way!

Hurry up! The first ship's almost here--

Heave ho!

Heave ho! Heave ho!

Hurry up! A nobleman's ships

are about to pull in along this pier!

I got it.

So, this is York.

It's a big town.

Yes. It's an old town that prospered
in the days of the Roman Empire.

People and goods from both Northern Europe
and England all gather here.

His Highness the king must be planning to
establish the capital of his new dynasty here.

It's a good decision. I'd do the same thing.

Come on! Who cares if they're nobility?

Those guys are a pain. Damn.

Hey, boss. Take care of the one on the stern.

That man...

That's right. It's definitely him.

I'd never forget that face.

Askeladd! The pirate who k*lled Thors!

-Hey! Don't push!
-Who's ships are those?

-Prince Canute's.
-What will you do?

The king is going to strike at tomorrow's banquet.

Well, about that...

It's obvious that we're going to lose out
at the Imperial Council tomorrow.

For example, he could give different territories

to you and Thorkell to isolate you.

He'd be giving you a reward,
but he'd also be giving you an order.

If you refused, you'd be suspected
of harboring rebellious intentions.

It's all up to the king what he wants to do with you.

If he takes Thorkell from us, we're in trouble.

True. We'd be in trouble.

So... What's the plan?

How about this?

We could try exposing the secret
to the people around here.

Exposing the secret?

Which one is the prince?

Isn't that him?

Your Highness Canute.

I mean that you're going

to die here right now.

He got sh*t!

His Highness the Prince got sh*t!

-Raise your shields!
-Where'd it come from?

From the north bank! Find them!

He was sh*t from this side? Unbelievable.

What an easy job.

Hey!

What's happening?

This is bad.

We better not get involved in this.

Hey! Where are you going, boss?

It's him! He was there!

What's wrong?

Are you okay?

You're bleeding!

You wasted so much of my time.

Hey! You bastards!

What's going on?

I bet you're the sn*pers!

He's the sn*per. It wasn't me. Here's the w*apon.

What's that?

-Is it a bow?
-That's the w*apon?

Is he your friend?

No, I--

You can't fool us!

You're just trying to blame everything on him

and save yourself!

I said it wasn't me!

No! I can tell from your eyes!

Your eyes are so murky.

It's so obvious that you're a villain--

Don't resist, you bastard!

Wait! Wait! Wait!

He's using a Kn*fe.

He's small and he's young.

Are you...

Thorfinn Karlsefni?

Thorfinn?

Karlsefni?

Who is he?

You idiot! Don't you know who he is?

He's the man who won a duel against
Thorkell the Tall with only two knives!

What? No way!

In that case, this is bad.

He's one of His Highness's vassals.

Seriously?

Excuse me for a bit.

You...

Are you...?

You're from Iceland, right?

Your name

is Thorfinn, son of Thors!

You're...

Leif.

You're alive! I'm so glad.

I'm so glad!

Out of the way!

Don't shake him, you idiot!

Where was he hit?

His chest. It's bad!

Your Highness! Hold on!

Your Highness! We're going to cut off your clothes.

I had that feeling all along.

His Highness is a woman!

-This is big news!
-No way!

You idiots.

I'm right here.

You're right.

Why did you choose a woman?

We couldn't find any male slaves who looked similar.

Can you save her?

No. Not with where she got sh*t.

If there was poison on the arrow,
then she's probably already...

I'm sorry.

Take care of her.

Do everything you can.

Yes.

Well, you know...

Your precautions have paid off, Your Highness.

It seems that there are people hiding here in York

who want to do you harm.

I see.

You want to get revenge.

Yes. I'm going to k*ll him, no matter what.

With my father's dagger.

He's all beaten up.

A young child survived on the b*ttlefield.

I'm sure he's seen hell.

No. I can't.

In order to save this child,

I have to forget these last years.

Leif.

What's happening in Vinland right now?

My father had wanted to go there.

I dream about it sometimes too.

Did you build a village already?

Why aren't you asking me about your mother
and your sister, who you left behind?

After you left, Helga's health got worse.

Go see her, Thorfinn.

It would make Helga feel better--

I'm asking you about Vinland!

Don't talk to me about things I didn't ask you!

Hey. Hey! Where are you going? Thorfinn!

Let's go home, Thorfinn.

You've had enough, right? Let's go home together.

Enough?

You have no idea.

You don't know anything about

what I went through between that day and today.

Right?

As long as Askeladd

is still alive, eating and sh1tting, it'll never be enough!

It'll never be enough!

How could this have happened?

That cheerful young child.

I'm going to stay in this town
until you change your mind!

Thorfinn!

Let's go home!

Hey. Here's some booze.

Thanks.

Nice room, Bjorn. I'm jealous.

This room is too small of a reward
for risking my life.

By the way,
Atli said he wanted to apologize to you.

I've got no hard feelings for anyone
who cut me on the b*ttlefield.

Thorfinn's the only one who holds a grudge about it.

I'm okay. So go.

It's time for you to make your evil plans.

Yeah. See you later.

Askeladd.

How is your leg?

Well, I've been hit by a lot of arrows.

But, well...

It's good enough for me to hold a sword.

I see.

Then tomorrow.

Okay.

Tomorrow.

We've been outwitted, Floki.

I apologize.

Askeladd? He's doing well.

He's laid a curse on this town.

The prince got k*lled?

No! It was a double.

It's so dangerous out there.

We can't sleep in peace at night.

What I don't understand

is why the assassin was targeting the prince?

Well, he's an important person!

Of course someone would want to k*ll him!

But King Sweyn is here!

If they were going to go after someone, it would be him!

Oh, you're right.

And there are two heirs.

So the fact that they went after the younger brother
must mean that...

You there!

I have some interesting information regarding that.

Well,

it's only a rumor, after all.

Only a rumor?

That's perfect.

It's better not to offer definite proof.

We should leave the king with some room.

So you're the one who hired the assassin?

You performed a part in your own play?

It was some good acting, right?

Spreading rumors isn't enough.

That acting made the rumor seem real.
That's how the rumor will spread.

Everyone knows of the dispute over succession
within Denmark's royal family.

Now, there's been an assassination attempt,
and the rumors will spread.

Well then, everyone.

How is this going to affect tomorrow's meeting?

I see.

He won't be able to issue any orders
that would put me at a disadvantage.

That's right.

If he took Thorkell away from you,

or sent you to a warzone, it would only feed the rumors.

The king depends on public favor.

If he gets a bad reputation among the m*llitary,
he won't be able to ignore it.

Especially if they found out he m*rder*d his own child.

You're so cunning.

Where did you learn how to do it?

Brute force isn't the only way to fight.

Did you learn something new?

The king might not strike

for the time being.

It's a good way to buy time.

But

I won't let you use a double for me ever again.

Yes. I apologize.

I'm so impressed, Askeladd!

I feel like I have a force of ten thousand on my side!

Thanks.

Well, it looks like our discussion is wrapping up.

I'm going to run some errands now.

Wow! Having him here is so reassuring!

Your Highness.

You must not trust Gunnar.

He's probably communicating with King Sweyn.

Why do you think so? Tell me your reason.

It's my gut feeling. But I'm sure about it.

Then wasn't that bad just now?
He'll find out about what we were talking about.

I don't care.

I've only talked about things that are superfluous.

If Gunnar is on their side, then he's going to
tell them tonight about what he just heard.

I asked Thorfinn to follow him to make sure.

What are you going to do if Gunnar is a spy?

Are you going to k*ll him?

Let him work.

We'll use him to tell the king

that we don't want a short-term battle.

If he hears it from his spy, he'll believe it, and relax.

In order to avoid conflict for now, it's necessary to have
an understanding from both sides.

My plan is complete now.

You're unbelievable.

I'm looking forward to seeing
the king's reaction tomorrow.

That's the king's house.

Now, we know for sure.

Everyone's obsessed with deceiving each other.

Is that what a warrior is supposed to do?

There's only one thing

I'm supposed to do.

Do we really have to do this before the Imperial Council,

Thorfinn?

Wouldn't it be better to wait
until your right arm heals?

Well, I'm fine with it either way.

I shall be the witness.

The duel is over when I tell you to stop.

You both agree with that?

Fine with me.

But please wait a moment, Your Highness.

I have a previous engagement.

I will return later.

Sorry, Thorfinn.

We'll be done soon.

Understood. Begin.

Askeladd.

You're strong and smart.

I look up to you.

Even though

you hate me from the bottom of your heart.

Hey, Askeladd.

I'm not the only one.

You hated

our friends who d*ed...

and even yourself.

Aren't you lonely?

Rejecting everything

like that?

I...

wanted...

Wanted...

to be friends with you.

Sorry! I missed the vital spot! I'll put you at ease.

Askeladd...

I wanted to be friends with you...

Yeah. Bjorn...

You're

my only

friend.

Send me off.

Well, then. Sorry to keep you waiting, kid.

Come.

I'll play with you.