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-"

as he felt Rui's intense

he made an exasperated sigh. "The Realm of a technique is not related to the

his

is a very qualitative and fundamental difference between Martial Squires and Martial Apprentices, it's not just a matter of strength, speed and durability." He explained. "The

an incredibly confused expression at the cryptic nonsense the man spouted. ('Is he

cannot utilize our full power because it is

be compatible with the power

it sounds." He directed a pointed look at Rui "The difference between

use Apprentice level techniques?" He pressed, the man was not

path to Martial Squires, kid. And it isn't just to sound mysterious and cool."

"And why is that?"

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 have an

"What?" Rui frowned.

all I'll say." He shook his

became a Squire?" Rui asked. This was a valid question, how did Dylon use

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 has Squire-level versions of all the Apprentice-level techniques which can be purchased in order to

"I see..."

"..."

"..."

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

he'd actually forgotten why he had originally even