The Martial Unity

The relationship between the brain and the mind was extraordinarily complicated, and largely not understood. Back on Earth, it was clear the mind was housed within the brain, and to some degree, the structure of the mind could be mapped over the structure of the brain. However, it was much more difficult to make more progress than that. Centuries of research in the fields of neurology, psychology and philosophy of mind had yet to uncover the depths of the human mind.

Furthermore, Rui possessed only a shallow understanding of neurology. He was not equipped to fully understand the phenomena associated with the discovery of the Martial Path.

However, even the shallow knowledge he came to possess allowed him to make some conjectures.

The brain could be divided into three sections; The cerebrum, the cerebellum and the medulla oblongata. The cerebrum could further be divided into the Frontal Lobe, Temporal Lobe, Occipital Lobe and Parietal Lobe.

Each of the sections and sub-sections of the brain were associated with and caused different neurological phenomena.

The Frontal Lobe was responsible analysis and judgement, morality, personality, social regulation, emotional regulation and motor functions.

The Temporal Lobe was responsible for cognition, language, hearing, speech and memory.

The Parietal Lobe was responsible for recognizing sensation, body position and objects, sense of time and space, and association between functions of other Lobes.

The Occipital Lobe was responsible for Vision and the processing of visual information.

The Cerebellum handled balance and muscular coordination.

The Medulla Oblongata was responsible for the regulation of heartbeat, respiration, body temperature.

Out of all these functionalities, the Cerebellum, the occipital lobe and parietal lobe were sections of the brain that had the highest relevance to combat! The remaining sections were not involved with the general neurological phenomena associated with combat.

Thus, Rui strongly suspected that the permanent superhuman boosts provided by discovering the Martial Path must have altered these three portions of the brain.

lobes as much as combat or a

Rui strongly suspected that only portions of the human brain and mind, relevant to combat,

that did not involve these portions of the human brain ended up being ordinary, activities relevant to these portions of the

why the performances of Martial Apprentices

some portions of the brain, those portions that are relevant to combat." Rui conveyed his thoughts to

theories." Julian nodded, with a look of surprise. "Unfortunately, it is difficult to estimate which portions of the brain are responsible

CT and MRI scans. This was something Rui suspected the medical researchers of the Kandrian Empire might not be able

tasks simultaneously could have drastically differing quality of performances." Julian informed, continuing. "We performed the equivalent of having Martial Apprentices perform scenario A and scenario C simultaneously. And we found out that even when they're performed the tasks simultaneously, the performances of the two tasks where heaven and earth apart.

once jokingly come very close

research you're working on, is it all

Julian commented. "Another field I partially specialize

are fascinating." Rui

are. I cannot divulge any data in regards these projects, but my

"Interesting..." Rui murmured.

warn you." Julian's expression became more solemn. By this time, they had a bit of privacy as their nerdy discussion drove away the bored children and the adults returned to their duties.

mean?" Rui asked,

But it's better learnt sooner than later." Julian continued, turning to look Rui straight in the

Rui threw a confused look at

the Royal Family and Kandrian Martial Union, I presume?" Julian asked, broaching

specific though." Rui

ever wondered how the Royal Family is able to rival the Martial

the Kandrian Empire were part of the Martial Union. If so, how was the Royal Family not inferior to the Martial Union

Other mitigating factors." Rui

technology, specifically?"