But how he was supposed to explain that to them?

He shook his head in resignation. "I happen to be blessed with special circumstances."

A girl among them snorted. "Anybody can tell that. You do not overcome large disadvantages in talent, resources and time without extraordinary circumstances."

Rui glanced at her, recognizing the emblem of her family.

Representative Ana Mariane of the Hyuflum branch.

Rui shrugged, not deigning to continue the conversation.

Eventually, the conversation grew strained even as the food arrived. At the end of the day, they were only interacting with each other because most of them were long-time acquaintances of each other. However, they had not gathered here today for a reunion.

They were competitors in one of the most important and prestigious events in the entire Martial Festival.

Rui quickly took his leave once he finished his meals, meeting up with his instructors.

"So? How did it go?" Squire Dylon asked. "Made some new friends?"

Rui snorted. "As if. Anybody who can make friends under these circumstances deserves and an award."

"Tsk tsk." Squire Dylon tutted. "You're still young, you should make friends. When I was your age, I had friends gallore. Ask Kyrie."

She snorted. "You were just a fool who ran around getting along with everything that breathed."

"The two of you were in the same batch?" Rui asked.

"Unfortunately, yes." She sighed.

reaching the

Kyrie told him. "Don't rely on potions if you can. Save them. Tomorrow,

Rui nodded. "Good night."

before returning to his

interactions with the other representatives. He had

tell was each one of them was incredibly strong.

was, of

personality may have been rotten, but his power was real. Rui could tell he was incredibly strong. He exerted an immense amount of pressure on Rui in his attempts to push Rui

there

temperament was not what he expected.

A master of all.

be surprised. She was not domineering,

need

her carefree and curious temperament. She didn't need to put on airs to

smiled. He couldn't wait to run into her in the Martial Contest. He wished he could have fought all of them, unfortunately he would get to fight only four of them. And that was only

It was a shame.

head,

shortly before the round began. So, Rui would have no idea who he was fighting until sometime before he

that it mattered. He simply needed to his best, and hopefully

wasn't much more

he got up early, brimming with vitality. He had somehow managed to get a

He clenched his quivering fist with anticipation, regaining his

him calm down and focus. He

hall. He was supposed to be present there

others had

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