The Martial Unity

He had arrived much quicker than he had expected. However, he had been transported in a much faster vehicle than a normal horse-pulled carriage. He assumed it was something powered by some esoteric technology, but he didn't have time to think about it. He didn't want to be distracted.

Yet even he couldn't help but marvel at Vargard, the capital of the Kandrian Empire. It was truly spectacular. The core of Hajin was an impressive trade hub but Vargard looked like some futuristic-fantasy utopia. It really sold the image as the capital of the Kandrian Empire.

"How far is the designated housing dormitory, instructor Kyrie?" Rui asked.

"Not too far in distance." Squire Kyrie replied. "But I'm afraid it will take some time."

Each representative was supported by Squire staff from the Academy, Rui had been assigned Kyrie and Dylon.

"Relax kid." Squire Dylon told him, waving his hands. "No need to be in a hurry or worry. The housing arrangements will be quite luxurious, I can tell you that."

The Martial Contest was not an event that would end in a single day. Each round was designated to take at least a day. Thus, the entire contest would extend over four days.

"Will I be in the same dorm as the other representatives?" Rui wondered.

Dylon sneered at him. "What else? Did you expect the Academies to give you different luxury rooms in different parts of the town?"

"No..."

"The dormitory housing is quite close to the Martial Colosseum, you're all gonna be kept close by so that it's convenient and there're no complications." Dylon shrugged.

"Isn't it weird to be living in the same block as your competitors?" Rui asked, amused.

"It's how things were even when I was the representative of the Hajin branch." She replied.

"I see." He shrugged; it wasn't a big deal.

As time passed, they finally arrived.

The Martial Colosseum was gigantic. It stood tall and mighty and could be seen from kilometers away. Its architecture reminded Rui a lot of ancient Roman architecture back on Earth.

At a location not geographically far from the Colosseum was a facility that had the emblem of the Martial Academy.

it?" Rui

you could want. All training facilities you could need if you

he didn't think he would be training for the Martial Contest at all. There was less than twenty-four hours for the contest to

got off and

A staff member greeted. "Please allow

said. "Try to catch some rest and freshen

nodded, before they splitting ways with

other representatives arrived yet?"

replied. "The representative of Vargard arrived yesterday,

representative of Vargard

Rui recalled.

would run

reached

staff attendant informed. "If you have any needs, please do

Rui replied before

bag of

"Good service." he nodded.

were probably given such comfort so that there would be no doubt there was nothing discomforting that could detract from

bathroom is gigantic too, geez." He muttered. Not that he was complaining, of

bath before relaxing in it. He felt his weariness and fatigue melt away. He had to admit, they did a good

absolutely wouldn't mind

should get something to eat. I'm

expected the food to be great too. It'd been quite some time before he had indulged in

meet up with instructors Kyrie and Dylon

relaxed him quite well, though he was still constantly shifting

got out, dried

knock at

He frowned.

was at the door? The Squire

nobody. Then he looked down a bit and his vision landed on a short petite girl