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.

bit before reaching

Squire Kyrie told him. "Don't 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

one of them was incredibly strong. However, even among them, there were clearly stronger

was, of course,

and personality may have been rotten, but his power was real. Rui could tell he was

there was

he expected. But her strength

A master of all.

She was not

need

curious temperament. She didn't need to

in the Martial Contest. He wished he could have fought all of them, unfortunately he would get to fight only

It was a shame.

shook his head, thinking

The matchups would be decided shortly before the round began. So, Rui would have

He simply needed to

more to it

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

day had arrived. He could scarcely believe it. He clenched his quivering fist with

not because of luxury but because it helped him calm down and focus. He wanted to be in peak mental condition by the

hall. He was supposed to be present there at precisely the stipulated time, he did not want

had

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