The Martial Unity

Chapter 245

Rui didn't even know what to say. His image of her was shattered. He expected a cold, detached and arrogant temperament, but she came off as a scatterbrain girl with a lot of curiosity.

But one thing he did get right was that she was strong.

Incredibly strong.

Her passive mental pressure was deep, she was strong without even trying. Without even wanting.

Just her very curiosity alone exerted weight on his mind.

Rui suspected she might have even been a Squire candidate, though he wasn't sure.

Soon, he headed to the cafeteria. To his surprise, the other representatives had not only arrived but had also gathered around the same table. Only then had recalled that they were all acquaintances with each other for the most part, since they were all part of the Martial community.

They exchanged glances.

Rui could feel their scrutinizing gazes even as he scrutinized them.

('They're strong.') He smiled just a little.

"Rui." Squire Kyrie called out to him.

"Instructor." Rui turned, facing her.

"Eat quick. Also, feel free to join them." She gestured. "Although you are competitors, you are all the best of your generation."

"I don't particularly care to interact with them over dinne-" "Hey RUI!" The voice of a girl called to him.

He recognized it instantly.

turned,

empty seat at the table they were

Squire Kyrie smiled wryly.

at her for a moment before

care enough to go out of his way to reach out to them,

as he walked over, one of them men in the group threw

your table." He grumbled. "Fiona,

the only one complaining. Aren't you curious about the commoner

him to eat at my table. You're as careless of your status

weren't really a big deal, and he had frankly anticipated snobby behavior from

I care for. He's interesting, so I'm interested. I'm interested so I

dirty hair and eyes like yourself. Why the Martial Community thinks

realization flashed in him. "Ah, you must

chuckled. "Did Kane mention

nodded. "He described your insecurity and inferiority complex quite well, I

at those words. "Bold words

with a wry smile. "Only an insult if you want

he exerted on Rui increased. The other representatives at the table watched silently

scratched his chin. "Then the Martial Contest is truly conveniently timed, isn't it?" He said with

something. I'll educate you in front of the entire empire. Free of cost, of

habit of returning favours."

tension at the

lesson right here and now." He said coldly. "No need to wait for the Martial

not allowed." Fiona chirped. "You'd get disqualified, you know? Ah maybe that's for the best.

breaking the tension. She was entirely unbothered by the mounting irritated pressure the Ian

his eyes and getting up. "We'll continue this in the Martial

He walked away.

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