Danmok Seong gently placed a black stone in the corner of the Go board.

“……?”

To place one’s stone in the corner or inside the opponent’s territory meant one no longer intended to continue the match.

“This round as well... this old man concedes.”

At Danmok Seong’s premature declaration of resignation, Grand Scholar Seol Jung-hyu spoke up.

“Master Danmok, there are still many opportunities left in the board. Why give up so easily?”

“When the tide’s already turned, clinging on any longer will only show my disgrace.”