[Protagonist's POV]
"Guh… I… tried to hold it in… but it keeps…"
—Shing
"I'll shut up."
"Only listening when I draw my sword isn't a good habit."
"Yes, ma'am."
"Sit down first. I heard you have something to say."
Unlike the serious tone mimicking the Sword Sovereign, Yeosocheon's goofy grin betrayed how much she was enjoying this. It felt like being dragged into her game, but believing this act could help, he had no choice but to play along.
"Sword Sovereign, I have something to say. It's important—please don't get angry and hear me out to the end."
"…Go ahead."
"Hoo…"
He took a deep breath to set the mood, as if it were real. Even though it wasn't actually the Sword Sovereign in front of him, his heart raced all the same. Must be the weight of the situation. But he couldn't just keep breathing forever—time to speak, if only to prep for the real deal.
"I… recently shared affection with another woman… and I'm set to marry her."
