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.

a bit before reaching the split

rely on potions if you can. Save them. Tomorrow, you need to be at your

Rui nodded. "Good night."

bade them goodnight before returning

lot to think about. He thought about his interactions with the other representatives. He

incredibly strong. However, even among them,

of

he was incredibly strong. He exerted an immense amount of pressure on Rui in

there was

was not what he expected.

A master of all.

was not domineering, arrogant

didn't need

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

he could have fought all of them, unfortunately he would get to fight only four of them. And that was only if he made it to

It was a shame.

his head, thinking about

of the Martial Contest would commence. The matchups would be decided shortly before the

needed to his best,

much more to it

with vitality. He had

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

himself a tub bath, not because of luxury but because it helped him calm down and focus. He wanted to be in peak mental condition by

main hall. He was supposed to

others had

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