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.

before reaching the

rely on potions if

Rui nodded. "Good night."

bade them goodnight before returning to his dorm

He thought about his interactions with the other representatives. He had tried to gauge them but, of course,

them was incredibly strong. However,

was, of

and personality may have been rotten, but his power was real. Rui could tell he was incredibly strong. He exerted an

then there was

temperament was not what he expected. But her

A master of all.

be surprised. She was not domineering, arrogant or

didn't need to

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

wait to run into her in the Martial Contest. He wished he could have fought all of them, unfortunately he would get to

It was a shame.

head, thinking

the Martial Contest would commence. The matchups would be decided shortly before the round began. So, Rui would have no idea who he was fighting until sometime

needed to his

more to it than

he got up early, brimming with vitality. He had somehow managed to get a good night of sleep despite

could scarcely believe it. He clenched his quivering fist with anticipation, regaining

tub bath, not because of luxury but because it helped him calm down and focus.

hall. He was supposed to be present

had

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