The final task of the admissions office was to organize the accepted students into groups of ten, who would then make the ascent to Yi Jeong Martial Academy, located halfway up Mount Baekun.

“If they follow the path along the Hongha Valley, there’s no risk of anyone getting lost, not even a seven-year-old. So, no matter how mediocre they are, they’ll make it on their own.”

“Then? Ah, did you call me here to have someone stationed along the way?”

“No, we wanted you, the Heavenly Sword, to go up ahead…”

Suddenly, Cheong clapped her hands.

“Oh, I get it …