The Martial Unity

"I wonder what Headmaster Aronian wants from you..." Fae pondered out aloud. "Probably not going to be as simple as superficial congratulations and pep talk."

"I'll find out soon enough." He shrugged. "I'll catch you guys later."

He left after they bade him goodbye, heading towards the Headmaster's office.

It had been a month since Rui had spoken to him, he had consulted him once before the preliminary contest had begun and now, he was visiting him as the representative of the entire Academy.

He had arrived.

The large doors to the Headmaster's office opened.

A large office came into his view as he gazed at the figure seated at the headmaster's table.

"Headmaster." Rui bowed deeply, partly because of the great awe and respect he had for vaunted Martial Masters, partly because the sheer weight of Headmaster Aronian's mind pushing down on Rui, compelling him to bow.

Every time Rui encountered him, he was reminded about how deep the Martial Path extended, and how shallow his own depths were. Any arrogance one might have incurred as a result of winning the preliminary contest would certainly been thoroughly dispelled.

"Rui Quarrier." He spoke, stroking his flowing beard. "Come in."

Rui walked in as the doors closed behind him.

"First." He said, flashing Rui a smile. "Allow me to congratulate you on your victory in the preliminary contest. Congratulations on being chosen as the representative of the Hajin branch of the Martial Academies in the Martial Contest."

Headmaster." Rui bowed

all, young man." He said dismissively.

simply smiled

summoned you, however..." Headmaster Aronian continued. "...are more than just merely congratulating

waiting for Headmaster Aronian

be submitted. The one I want to bring to your attention is the fact that every representative generally submits the name of their Martial Art." Headmaster Aronian. "We will be requesting one from you,

their Martial Art at some point. However, he had never paid too much attention

The process of naming one's Martial Art is rather profound, important and even sacred. The name you name it must truly resonate with

Rui nodded, engrossed.

of his Martial

call it the

their Martial Art as an Art, and call it as such. Many view their Martial Art as styles of combat, and thus name it as such. Many wish to emphasize on particular elements of their Martial

Rui nodded. "I understand.

Aronian told him. "Lest you be caught off-guard and hastily choose a name, and you'll likely end up regretting

for your

all."

Rui thought to himself.

name of

way Headmaster Aronian spoke about the matter, it certainly wasn't going to be a light issue. He wanted to be careful about the matter. If names affected the way in which one viewed one's Martial Art, then it wouldn't be a stretch to say that an unsatisfactory name

this wasn't a

decide now?"