PAID

The Sword Sovereign, who had been quietly watching Baek Seol-hee, suddenly knelt before her and pressed her forehead to the ground.

"It was my fault."

"…Sword Sovereign."

Baek Seol-hee's gaze was cold as she looked at the Sword Sovereign.

"You need to explain why you put my disciple in such danger. If you don’t…"

Baek Seol-hee’s voice trailed off as her eyes darkened. The Sword Sovereign, still bowing, began to speak.

"The purpose of this training was—"

"I know what the training was meant to accomplish. What I’m asking is why you didn’t intervene to save my disciple at the last moment."

The intention of the training was clear: to instill a fear of death.

But what truly bothered Baek Seol-hee was why, despite the dangerous nature of the training, the Sword Sovereign hadn’t stepped in to ensure Jin Yoo-ha’s safety. If this wasn’t explained to her satisfaction, Baek Seol-hee was prepared to engage in a life-or-death battle with the Sword Sovereign.

"…That’s because…"

The Sword Sovereign hesitated before speaking.

Eighteen days earlier.

After dropping Jin Yoo-ha into the pit, the Sword Sovereign stood guard day and night.

This was a brutal training that risked his life, so she had to take full responsibility for his safety.@@novelbin@@

As one day passed, then two, and then a week…

"Let us see Jin Yoo-ha!"