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, facing

seat at the table they were

Squire Kyrie smiled wryly.

at her for a

way to

walked over, one of them men in the group threw

to your table." He grumbled. "Fiona, you haven't changed

a deal?" She threw him an inquisiting look. "You're the only one complaining. Aren't you curious

if I did, I wouldn't invite him to eat at my table. You're as careless of

was more amused than offended. Generic insults weren't really a big deal, and he had

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

lost to a commoner with dirty hair and eyes like yourself. Why the Martial Community thinks his talent

his head as a realization flashed in him. "Ah, you must be

Ian chuckled. "Did Kane mention

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

at those words. "Bold words coming from a commoner.

smile. "Only an insult if you want

exerted on Rui increased. The other representatives at the table

Martial Contest is truly

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

I have a habit of

at

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

chirped. "You'd get disqualified, you know? Ah maybe that's

was entirely unbothered by the mounting irritated

continue this in the Martial Contest." He said. "I'll

He walked away.

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