Chapter 378: Tournament: Eighth Round
*Bang*
"Your Majesty, please forgive me, for I have failed your expectations."
"One win, one draw, five losses, the Eternal Empire shows great leniency in restraining their generals, yet the heroes remain unable to secure victories."
"I admit my mistake of not doing my best to train them. Please forgive me."
"Not doing your best? Do you believe the gods will accept your feeble excuse?" Pope Bisca's pressure quickly increased, causing High Priest Ronvel, kneeling on the floor, to bear the full force of it.
The pressure immediately damaged High-Priest Ronvel's internals as he felt it swirl and his blood surge, ready to explode if his majesty increased the force.
"I appointed you to guide, train, and instruct the heroes, ensuring they become the empire's strongest swords and shields. Yet, they are being defeated by the generals and heroes of a new empire."