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

empty seat at the table they were all seated

Squire Kyrie smiled wryly.

stared at her for a moment

didn't care enough to go out of his way to reach

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

way to invite a mongrel commoner to your table." He grumbled. "Fiona, you haven't changed at all

an inquisiting look. "You're the only one complaining. Aren't you curious about the commoner boy who beat Kane,

him to eat at

than offended. Generic insults weren't really a big deal, and he had frankly anticipated snobby behavior from some

He's interesting, so

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

tilted his head as a realization flashed in

"Did Kane mention

Rui nodded. "He described your insecurity and inferiority

"Bold words

wry smile. "Only an insult if you want it

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

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

cold face. "Finally, we can agree on something. I'll educate you in front of the entire

have a habit of returning favours."

at the table

lesson right here and now." He said coldly.

know? Ah maybe that's for the

tension. She was entirely unbothered by the

his eyes and getting up. "We'll continue this in the Martial Contest." He said. "I'll have to educate both of you, it

He walked away.

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