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 once

young man." He said dismissively. "You

simply smiled

summoned you, however..." Headmaster Aronian continued. "...are more

for Headmaster

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,

knew that Martial Artists named their Martial Art at some point. However, he had never paid

aware..." Headmaster Aronian told him. "We generally don't hasten this process, which is why it's never brought up in the Martial Academy by your instructors. The process of naming one's Martial Art is rather profound, important and even sacred. The name you name it must truly resonate with you on a fundamental level. After all, the name of your Martial Art affects not just how others perceive your Martial Art, but also how you yourself perceive it. Such is the nature of the human mind.

Rui nodded, engrossed.

of his Martial

he just call it

core name of your Martial Art, followed by nouns that encapsulate how you view your Martial Art. Many view 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

Rui nodded. "I understand.

the paperwork." Headmaster Aronian told him. "Lest you be caught off-guard

you for

all."

Rui thought to himself.

of his

to be careful about the matter. If names affected the way in

a light

decide now?" He scratched his