The Martial Unity

Rui left the Apprentice library, leaving Kane to figure what techniques he wanted to purchase. He wanted to begin the training session immediately. The first training facility he headed over to was the designated training center for the technique.

"Instructor Dylon." Rui greeted the head instructor of the Apprentice facility, a Martial Squire.

Generally, the Apprentice students were mentored and trained by veteran Martial Squires with deep expertise and experience with whatever field they were assigned to.

Squire Kyrie was the head instructor of combat training. Squire Dylon was assigned to offensive striking.

"Hm?" He glanced over, focusing on Rui. Just this gesture alone, generated a bit of mental weight on Rui. "Ahhh, kid. What brings you here today? Here to learn six techniques in one month this time?" He teased with a nonchalant smile.

"Only four." Rui replied, sincerity.

"..."

"I just purchased this technique." Rui said, waving the technique scroll of Outer Divergence. "I wanted to begin the training right away."

"Ah, that one." He said. "Good technique, I used it all the time in the field even after I became a Squire."

Rui's eyes widened at those words. "Wait what? I thought Apprentice-level techniques were too weak for Martial Squires."

The man made a complicated expression. "Well yes and no. Actually, I'm not supposed to talk muc-"

Rui's intense stare burning

the power of the technique. It's related to

his head,

it's not just a matter of strength, speed and durability." He

confused expression at the cryptic nonsense

it is not meant to handle our power.

with the power of a Martial Squire?" Rui

sounds." He directed a pointed look

this difference? Why can't you just... use Apprentice level techniques?" He pressed, the man was not telling him the

"There's a reason we don't tell Martial Apprentices about the path to Martial Squires, kid. And it isn't just to sound mysterious and cool." He chuckled. "There's a very practical reason for avoiding spilling the secret to every little

"And why is that?"

before one's Martial Art has matured and one's Martial Path has deepened... reduces their chances of breaking through." He explained. "Kids are too immature; the knowledge simply has an adverse effect on most of you. It's kind of the same reason we don't allow children to drink alcohol or have sex. You're just not ready, it will

"What?" Rui frowned.

about all I'll

using Outer Convergence even after you became a Squire?" Rui asked. This was a valid question, how did Dylon use an Apprentice-level technique as a Squire if Apprentice-level techniques were too inadequate for

moment the user has completely evolved it to suit his or her body, they're no longer Apprentice-level, but now Squire level." He said. "The Martial Union

"I see..."

"..."

"..."

He sighed. "Quit tryna learn what you're not supposed to. Instead focus on

forgotten why he had originally even made his