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 …