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 in the

sure to get some good rest Rui." Squire Kyrie told him. "Don't rely on potions if you can. Save them. Tomorrow, you need to be at your

Rui nodded. "Good night."

goodnight before returning

with the other representatives.

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

of course,

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

then there

he expected.

A master of all.

be surprised. She was not

didn't need

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

He wished 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 was a shame.

head,

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

He simply needed to his best, and hopefully

more to

He had somehow managed to get a good night of sleep despite

believe it. He

because of luxury but because it helped him calm down and focus. He wanted to be in peak mental

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

had

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