I'm the Most Beautiful Count (2025) s01e07 Episode Script

Once we seize power
from Somdet Saenyakorn,
we’ll rewrite all the laws.
Including the monarchy itself, right?
Prepare the troops at once.
We’ll launch the war soon.
There’s something I want to discuss.
- Help me think this through.
- What?
Help me gather more soldiers.
But first, you must promise me
that you’ll join forces with me.
I’ll obey your every command.
Even if we’ve gained allies
from other towns,
I still think it’s not enough
compared to Somdet’s army.
Do you have a way to find more?
I heard that in the foothill forest,
there are villagers who fled the census
to escape conscription.
They’ve built their own settlement there.
Those people already have rebel minds.
If we persuade them,
they might join us easily.
Then go make preparations now.
We must depart as soon as possible.
I’ll go too, Brother Kosol,
Brother Banjong.
Don’t.
The road is rough.
It’ll only burden you.
Not at all. I like it.
If everyone can go, so can I.
What Kosol means is if you come,
you’ll be a burden to us.
It’s better for you to stay home.
Brother Banjong.
Instead of backing me, you’re stopping me.
Besides the two of us,
who else will travel with us?
So I can prepare the boat size.
I don’t want it to be too noisy.
Just the two of us
and Worradej, that’s enough.
Worradej is quick-witted and eloquent.
He can help us talk to the villagers.
But if you’ve got duties,
like drills or battle planning,
then maybe you don’t need to come.
I’ll go with Worradej myself.
What is it?
Why are you staring at me?
You think I don’t know your scheme?
What scheme?
I have no scheme other than our work.
Don’t play innocent with me.
You want Worradej,
so you’re angling for time alone with him.
But I’ll order you right now, Banjong.
Never meddle with my Worradej again.
Since when did Worradej belong to you?
And what right do you have
to claim him alone?
I have the same right.
Let it be up to Worradej
to choose for himself.
So now you dare defy me, Banjong?
I may not dare in other matters,
but when it comes to the heart,
I’ll fight to the end.
Why fight over Worradej?
What’s so special about him?
- Stay out of it.
- Stay out of it.
We’re only traveling for two days.
Why pack so much stuff?
It just weighs the boat down.
But it’s a trip after all.
We should go all out a bit.
Are you misunderstanding this?
We’re going to work, not on holiday.
Work while enjoying the trip.
That’s a good thing.
Nothing's wrong with that.
Banjong is right.
You should learn to chill a bit.
You frown like you’ve been
constipated for days.
Come, Banjong. Let’s check the boat.
Let’s go.
- I’m coming too.
- Chaiyached.
How did you get here?
I was the one who told him.
Why not? Good times should be shared.
Trips are for friends, right?
I told you before.
If you go, you must take me too.
Even if you don’t, I’ll still come.
Sounds fun, right, Jade?
Yes, Your Majesty.
In that case…
Please proceed, Your Majesty.
Why does everyone want to go on a trip?
So many lotuses, Banjong, look.
Oh wow, there are birds too.
What kind of bird is that?
A stork, or maybe a koel?
Oh, Jade, look at that.
The air’s so fresh.
Pure vibes.
Send a carrier pigeon to Somdet at once.
Tell him they’re sailing south.
Hey, what’s that?
Looks like a monkey, but black.
Where, Your Majesty?
I don’t see anything, Your Majesty.
Are your eyes playing tricks?
My eyes are not deceived.
Look at those bushes. I saw it for real.
Which bush?
- This one?
- That one.
Why are you so jumpy?
A black ape, must be a gibbon.
No way. It’s human-sized, brother.
Could be a beast unknown to mankind.
Stop fantasizing, Chaiyached.
You’re not a kid.
Brother, trust me.
Why would I make this up?
You’re seeking attention like a child.
Always calling me a child.
If no one else were here,
I’d show you I’m no child anymore.
Ah, even with others here,
you can show it.
Worradej.
I’m being serious. Don’t you see?
Then keep arguing.
I order you, Chaiyached.
On this journey,
you must not cause trouble.
I’m here on duty, not on vacation.
The rest of you, understand?
When I work, I take it seriously.
But this mission lies
in the foothill village.
Right now, we’re en route.
Why frown all the way there?
Better find some fun to ease the mood.
Travel is full of danger.
The boat could sink anytime.
There may be whirlpools or storms.
On land, there are bandits and beasts.
We must stay prepared at all times,
not laze around idly.
Kosol.
Aren’t you being too serious?
I must be serious.
If anyone argues with me again,
I’ll throw them into the river.
If you want to swim, be my guest.
Let's take a break!
Beyond this forest
is a city older than Thanapura.
Would Your Majesty like to see it?
- Of course.
- You never stop sightseeing.
There’s nothing wrong with it, Kosol.
We’re resting anyway.
We can eat here too.
Maybe we should even camp here.
Traveling at night is dangerous.
Your Majesty.
The meal is ready, sire.
Jade.
Go grab our portions.
I just want to sit with you alone.
Why, Your Majesty?
It’s rare for you to dine with company.
Please join everyone, Your Majesty.
It’ll be much more lively.
Lively? More like ruined.
I don’t want to deal
with that cruel brother.
I won’t sit there and be scolded again.
Then where will Your Majesty dine?
Kosol.
I think, back on the boat,
you spoke too harshly to your brother.
You should go apologize to him.
Then we can all eat together.
Forget it. Who cares?
But…
Leaving him to dine alone…
If he falls and cracks his head,
what will you do then?
I’d say he got what he deserved.
So cruel.
You’re the cruelest brother,
in this life and the next.
I don’t want to eat with you anymore.
Worradej.
My Lord, will you dine with us?
Yeah, I don’t want to eat with Kosol.
He’s too toxic to be around.
Your Majesty, may I join you
for this meal?
Please, go ahead.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
But wouldn’t it be better
if you came down to sit with us?
Why? The breeze up here is nice.
But talking up to you like this,
my neck’s cramping already, Your Majesty.
True, Your Majesty.
Banjong.
Where are you going?
Stay here with me.
Where I sit is my business.
I’m going to sit with Worradej.
Without you in the way.
I’ll even feed him myself.
No.
- Let me go.
- Stay here with me.
- Let me go, Kosol.
- Hey!
Let go.
Let me go!
Banjong!
What are they doing, sire?
Let go!
- Let go!
- Are they wrestling?
They look so serious.
Banjong!
Banjong, what happened?
I was trying to sit with you,
but Kosol wouldn’t let me.
He forced me to sit with him.
Such a brat.
Hey, don’t mind him.
If he keeps acting up like this,
ignore him.
Let’s just eat together.
Leave the brat to dine alone.
Please, Your Majesty.
Sit down, Banjong. Come on.
Here.
I brought catfish for you.
Wow, the whole fish?
I can’t finish it alone.
Let’s share it then.
Yeah.
Keep eating. No need to go anywhere today.
Forget it. Let’s just keep eating.
Yummy, eat up
Yummy, good boy
Good boy, eat up
Yummy, so clever
Everyone ready?
Five, six, seven, eight.
This is me
This is me
Love me for my heart
I don’t need to be like anyone else
This is me
Fabulous, everyone. Totally slayed.
My Lord, if there’s a temple fair,
should we perform this dance there?
People would love it.
And if anyone wants to join us,
we can teach them.
A big group dance would be so fun.
Excuse me, Your Majesty.
Dancing just for fun is fine,
but performing before a crowd,
I’m afraid I couldn’t, Your Majesty.
What do you mean couldn’t?
You were the smoothest just now, Banjong.
Yes, way smoother than me.
No need to act shy.
You all,
stop chattering like scattered sparrows.
There’s a pack of wolves nearby.
And it’s getting dark now.
If you keep being so loud,
the wolves will drag you off for dinner.
Don’t mind him, everyone.
Kosol just talks too much.
He only wants to kill our fun.
Wolves, really? That's nonsense.
Right, Banjong?
There are plenty in this forest.
Jade.
Go gather some firewood.
I’ll light fires around
to keep wild animals away.
Bring enough to last the night.
Yes, sir.
I’ll come too.
No need.
Do you even have
the strength to chop wood?
Chaiyached?
Chaiyached.
Kosol.
Let your brother be.
Don’t be so uptight.
It’s rare for him to travel like this.
Of course, he'll wander and look around.
Don’t be so strict with him.
But he’s my brother.
If something happens, who’ll take blame?
Kosol.
I understand that you're worry about him,
but if you want to keep
good ties with him,
you have to let go sometimes.
If you’re too strict,
it’ll only get worse.
True. And besides,
he’s only going to chop wood.
It’s not even dangerous.
And he’s with Jade.
Jade can take care of him.
Don’t overthink it.
Crybaby Ched, sticky as glue
Smelly and gross, like a piece of poo
Crybaby Ched, sticky as glue
Smelly and gross, like a piece of poo
Crybaby Ched, sticky as glue
Crybaby Ched, sticky as glue
- Smelly and gross, like a piece of poo
- Hey!
Brother Kosol!
- Shameless!
- Help me!
Bullying someone weaker,
not worthy of royal blood.
Get lost this instant.
Still not gone?
- The ogre’s here!
- Run!
Strike right.
Strike left.
Lower thrust.
Pull.
Left punch.
Now switch.
Right.
Swing again.
Right swing.
Left swing.
Harder.
Get up.
Left punch.
Pull. Swing.
You need to use more force.
I’m only worried about him.
Worradej.
I’ve got the firewood, sir.
Jade, where’s Chaiyached?
Are you asking me, Lord Kosol?
Of course I am.
Didn’t he go gather wood with you?
No, sir. You forbade him to go.
So I went alone.
- What?
- Then where is he?
Let’s hurry and find him.
Worradej, you come with me.
Jade, you go with Kosol.
Wait, Jade.
You go with Banjong.
Worradej, you’re with me.
No, Jade with you is fine.
Worradej must be with me.
I don’t get it.
Why must Worradej go with you?
Then let’s ask Worradej who he’ll choose.
Worradej, who will you go with?
Uh…
Well, I…
I’ll go with…
I’ll go with anyone.
- Then me!
- Then me!
Enough, enough!
Allow me to cut in, my Lord.
So we can actually go look
for King Chaiyached.
King Chaiyached!
Where are you, Your Majesty?
King Chaiyached!
Where are you, Your Majesty?
Hey, Jade.
Did he ever mention running away
from the palace to you?
He never spoke of running away, my Lord.
Only often lamented feeling
neglected by Lord Kosol.
That he had come all the way
to Singhanakhon,
yet Lord Kosol hardly paid him any mind.
These two brothers, honestly…
Love or hate, who can tell?
King Chaiyached.
Please come out.
Where are you, Your Majesty?
King Chaiyached.
If you sulk too much, it won’t be cute.
Where are you, Your Majesty?
King Chaiyached.
Chaiyached!
Chaiyached, where are you?
Come out this instant.
Before I lose my temper.
Chaiyached!
Where does King Chaiyached reside?
If something troubles your heart,
we can calmly
talk it through, Your Majesty.
Banjong.
It's not the time to be formal.
Just call him Chaiyached, short and clear.
You should show
more respect to your brother.
Shouting like that,
it’ll only drive him further away.
He acts spoiled because you all baby him.
That’s why he never grows up.
Just call him Chaiyached.
King Chaiyached!
Ched!
- King Chaiyached!
- Ched!
King Chaiyached!
Ched!
- Ched!
- King Chaiyached!
- Ched!
- King Chaiyached!
- Ched, where are you?
- King Chaiyached!
Brother Chaiyached!
Please come out.
I’m about to drop dead here.
My Lord. You can rest here, sir.
I’ll continue searching alone.
No, I don’t want to be alone.
I’m scared.
What are you afraid of, my Lord?
Ghosts.
Jade. Why’d you say that?
I didn’t, my Lord.
If you didn’t, then who did?
The ghost did.
There’s nothing here.
Your Majesty.
What are you doing?
Don’t you know how worried we were?
Who’s "we"?
I only saw you two searching for me.
Kosol worries about you too.
He just went the other way with Banjong.
Please don’t stay mad at Kosol.
Even if he acts so tough,
deep down,
he truly loves you, Your Majesty.
If love means being cruel,
I’d rather not be loved at all.
I won’t sleep in the tent tonight.
Then where will you sleep, Your Majesty?
Somewhere in the forest.
He’s sulking.
I am not.
If you’re not sulking,
then come back with me, Your Majesty.
- Jade.
- Yes, my Lord?
What are you doing?
Blowing the whistle.
To signal Kosol
that we found you, Your Majesty.
Don’t.
Then just come back with me, Your Majesty.
Please return with us.
And when you see Kosol,
speak kindly to him.
Please don’t fight.
But will he speak kindly to me?
Did you find Chaiyached?
Yes. He said he’ll sleep
on the boat tonight.
Hey, wait.
Kosol, where are you going?
Don’t go.
He ordered me to tell you
that we hadn’t found him yet.
What nonsense is this?
Let me go.
I’ll smack his head straight.
Wait, wait, Kosol.
He just wanted to tease you a bit.
Why not just play along?
He just wants to see if you care for him.
Nonsense.
Kosol, just give in where you can.
If you keep sulking back and forth,
our mission will surely fail.
And what do you want me to do?
Hug him and kiss his forehead?
Not that.
You have to act.
Act how, exactly?
Chaiyached!
Where are you?
Come back to me quickly.
If something happened to you,
how would I go on?
I promise I’ll never scold you again!
Is that enough?
Not yet. Put more feeling into it!
But I don’t know what else to say.
The love this brother has for you
is far too great to put into words.
That’s why I never said it
aloud for you to hear.
Ridiculous. I’d never say
such sickly lines.
If you don’t say it,
King Chaiyached will never forgive you.
If he won’t forgive you,
our mission fails.
Just say it. Don’t overthink it.
The love this brother has for you
is far too much to ever describe.
That’s why I never said it
aloud for you to hear.
Chaiyached, my dear brother,
I beg your forgiveness
from the depths of my heart.
Forgive me and come back to me.
Enough yet?
I’m sorry.
I’ve been such a basic brother.
I’ve been such a basic brother…
Not serving at all.
Not serving at all.
You ditched me. It's giving depression.
You ditched me. It's giving depression.
From now on, I'll be the cutest big bro.
All soft, fluffy, and extra.
From now on, I'll be the cutest big bro.
All soft, fluffy, and extra.
Oh, you ridiculous brother.
Chaiyached,
forgive your brother, please!
- Again?
- Again.
- Do it.
- Do it.
- Hurry up.
- You’re teasing me.
I’m not. Hurry.
Hey, Kosol.
It's time to sleep.
We’ve got an early journey tomorrow.
Has Chaiyached eaten anything yet?
I saw him sneak
onto the boat before dinner.
Don’t worry.
He brought food with him on board.
Jade, stay with Chaiyached tonight.
I fear he might sleepwalk into the river.
Yes, my Lord.
Worradej,
tonight I’ll sleep in the middle.
You sleep beside me.
Alright.
Wait, Worradej.
You sleep next to me.
Why should he sleep next to you?
- Why should he sleep next to you?
- Hey.
You two better stop arguing right now.
If you keep this up,
I’ll run off to sleep on the boat too.
Stop staring at each other.
What are you, a fighting fish?
Go to sleep already.
Worradej,
I can’t fall asleep.
Talk with me for a bit, will you?
Of course.
Strange place, I can’t sleep either.
That piece of paper,
have you opened it yet?
Though skies may end
And earth meets the star
Our love shall endure
No matter how far
Through the ages, long and vast
We shall meet again at last
But that poem,
why did you write it for me?
Because I wanted to make amends.
I’ve realized love has no borders at all.
Anyone can love anyone.
So it’s a letter
asking for another chance?
Yes.
It may be short,
but my feelings inside
overflow far beyond words.
Shall I write you another verse?
Right now. Right here.
Oh my…
Is this an ancient nerd’s way
of asking someone to be their lover?
And here of all places?
Though I be the ocean, vast and deep
As a fish, into your heart
I’ll leap
If I were a lotus, sweet and rare
I’d be the bee, to find you there
To grace your beauty
My blossom of gold
How long will this take?
Show some respect for others.
I’m trying to sleep.
Worradej,
what do you think of it?
The poem?
It’s beautiful. I like it.
I mean the message I wish to send you.
Could we truly be together,
as the poem describes?
Kosol?
Kosol.
Hey, what are you doing?
We’re in the middle of talking.
I don’t know. I’m asleep already.
Banjong, maybe we should talk later.
Let’s sleep for now.
Whenever you have an answer,
just give it to me then.
I won’t pressure you.
Sleep well.
Help!
Somebody get me out of here!
Your Majesty.
Still not asleep yet?
I can’t fall asleep.
Come sit here with me.
Yes, Your Majesty.
What brings you here?
I came to keep you company.
So if you need anything, I’ll be here.
Don’t try to fool me.
Kosol sent you here, didn’t he?
Did you know, Your Majesty,
that Lord Kosol already knows you’re here?
That’s not hard to guess.
That play my brother put on just now
was hardly convincing.
Kosol?
Speaking so tenderly about me? Impossible.
Though Lord Kosol may seem a bit stern,
I can tell
he truly does care for Your Majesty.
Drop the subject already.
Jade.
Thank you for keeping me company.
I thought I’d be alone tonight.
Yes, Your Majesty.
At first, I meant
to chat with the boatman,
but he fell asleep so early.
Come to think of it,
you also fall asleep easily--
Jade.
Jade.
You fall asleep far too quickly.
Alright, everyone.
After the meal,
we’ll continue our journey.
Please enjoy your food.
Here, this is the moment.
Say the lines we rehearsed last night.
Really?
Maybe it’s not needed.
It is.
It’ll finally lift the mood.
Don’t you see how gloomy it’s been?
Like dark clouds hovering all the time.
Just say it.
Alright.
Brother Ched, my dear.
Where were you last night?
Do you know
I missed you so much, it broke my heart?
From now on, I’ll speak kindly to you.
Please don’t be mad at me.
Tee hee.
Tee hee.
I’m not mad at you anymore.
Fabulous.
Now the mood of this journey
will be bright and sparkling again.
Whoever ruins the mood,
I’ll smack them till they bend over.
Since we’re here,
let’s celebrate a little.
Alright, everyone.
Clap it up, nonstop.
Clap, clap, keep it rolling.
Faster.
One, two! One-two-three!
One, two! One-two-one!
Alright, let’s get back to eating.
Has Lord Banjong sent any word?
He only left a short while ago.
Why do you ask? Has something happened?
Our spies report that Somdet Saenyakorn
sent men to shadow Kosol’s group closely.
What?
I fear both Kosol and Banjong
may be in danger on the road.
Even the route to the foothill village
is perilous enough,
and now Somdet’s men too?
Heaven help us.
May Kosol and Banjong
be kept safe from harm.
The night before we set out,
I spoke with Banjong,
and I think you all need
to know this as well.
Right now, we’re here,
and we’re heading
for the foothill village here.
To get there, we must cross the river.
Through forests, across mountains.
So, how long must we walk
into the forest, Kosol?
About one full day, I’d say.
Everyone, watch your step.
Once we make it ashore,
I want you all to be extra cautious.
There are beasts
and bandits in these woods.
If we let our guard down,
danger could strike anytime.
Any questions?
Whatever you say, we’ll follow.
My lord!
Lord Kosol.
Worradej.
Hang on just a bit longer.
Once we’re past this ridge, we’re there.
Government men.
We must take them out
before they find our village.
How can we fight them?
There are five of them.
Go back to the village.
Bring explosives.
One blast, and they’ll all die together.
Go, quickly.
There are people nearby.
They must be bandits.
We must leave at once.
Go quickly.
Hurry, move.
We need to be more cautious.
Keep eyes and ears sharp.
Danger is all around us.
You never told me
it would be this dangerous.
Kosol, you’re too paranoid.
Just hearing footsteps,
you assume it’s an enemy.
Hey, get down!
We must get out of this area fast.
Stay together and follow me.
Go!
Move!
Quickly!
Careful!
Hey, everyone!
Officials are coming. Hide inside!
Phai is stalling them off.
The rest of you, get ready.
They’ve lured us into a trap.
We must escape before they arrive.
It’s too steep. How do we climb up?
Jade, do the pom-pom hands I taught you.
Yes, sir.
Kosol, don’t just stand. Do it too, quick!
Master, be careful.
- One,
- Yes, sir.
two, three…
Ahh.
Who wants to die first, speak up.
Master!
What is this about, brother?
We can talk it through calmly.
Why kill us?
I don’t want to kill you.
I only want to protect myself
and my people.
You’re from the village
that fled conscription, aren’t you?
Yes, and you’re officials.
Coming to drag us back, right?
No, we’re not government men.
We came to ask you
to join us against them.
So you can live free the way you want.
Not hiding in the forest like this.
I don’t believe you.
Then what must we do for you to believe?
Want me to swear an oath?
Is there a temple nearby,
so I can swear properly.
Hey.
Are you Count Worradej?
Yes, I am Count Worradej.
But…
Do we know each other?
Phai!
Phai!
Is this Phai’s house?
Yes.
I’m Phai.
What business do you have, my Lord?
You’re enlisted under the military.
It’s time for your month of service,
but you haven’t reported.
I was assigned to bring you in.
Come with me now.
I can’t go.
Please spare me this time, my Lord.
Why can’t you go?
My mother is gravely ill.
Both my brothers are already serving,
and my sister sold herself.
She became Lord Anuchit’s slave last year.
Now, I’m left to care for our mother.
Please have mercy on me, Count.
When my mother recovers,
I’ll report immediately.
I’ll just report to the officials
that I couldn’t find you.
For now, keep yourself hidden.
Don’t let anyone see you.
Thank you, Count. Thank you so much.
That favor back then,
I still remember it clearly.
Of course you do.
Something that important,
who could ever forget?
Anyway…
How about helping us climb up?
Your village looks so lovely.
So quiet and peaceful.
Phai!
Did you betray us
and side with the officials?
Attack!
Have you forgotten, Your Highness?
He’s the traitor.
This time, you all must train
to fight properly.
That Somdet will march his army soon.
Start with Jade as the tank.
Your Highness as the mage.
Banjong as the carry.
Kosol as the assassin.
You’ll have to find a way
to strike Somdet down.
Let me ask you something.
Before and after I drink the poison,
it’s like I'm a whole other person.
So, which version of me do you love?