Chapter 113
Chapter 8 – What One Wishes to Protect, What One Must Protect
“I do not take on disciples lightly.”
Seolhwa stared at Seop Mugwang as he prowled lazily in front of her.
She had come to the training hall to refine her swordsmanship, only for him to appear after a long absence and throw her into this situation.
“Do you know why?”
Seop Mugwang raised a single finger.
“Because to me, one’s character comes before martial prowess!”
“...”
“A sword, after all, always reveals the heart of the one who wields it. If their intentions are base, the sword follows suit in disgrace. But if their intentions are upright, the sword will be as well.”
He came to a halt.
“And so!”
With a sudden whirl, he turned to face Seolhwa.