The Martial Unity

Rui entered the Martial Union Hajin branch after showing his learner's license and an invitation letter to the security.

The Martial Union was incredibly large, one could easily get lost in its vastness while navigating through its large structure. Thankfully, there were maps frequently placed across the entire complex. Otherwise, Rui would have gotten lost even with the Seismic Mapping technique.

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Rui opened the door to an office, having reached his destination. Inside was a Martial Squire in a business attire, which took Rui by surprise. He had done a remarkably good job at restraining his mental pressure, even if Rui's powerful senses and mind were able to detect it.

"Squire Grillogan, a pleasure to meet you." Rui greeted him respectfully.

"The pleasure is mine, Apprentice Quarrier." The Squire replied with a smile. "Have a seat."

Squire Grillogan was a rather old man and a clearly retired Martial Artist.

took a seat at the table, as he scrutinized the room briefly. His eyes immediately fell on the name on the placard placed on the table as well

confess, I am surprised." Rui told him candidly. "I did not know that Martial Artists also occupied bureaucratic and management positions within the Martial Union. I was under the impression that these

actually occupied by normal humans. However, there are posts with a certain amount of autonomy and power that are a bit sensitive. For positions like these, the upper echelons wish these posts be occupied by retired Martial

the important positions were in the hands of Martial Artists, the loyalties of the people occupying these posts could be much more

like my own. Of course, with the sheer number of such posts, they do possess a soft amount of power in total. Rest assured; the Martial Union has many fail-safes, deterrents,

hand. "Regardless, that's not particularly important or worth getting into. You have gone out of your way to set up a meeting with me. I presume you came here

not yet possess a single Symbiotic technique, after all. The reason I wished to speak to you was that I am interested in learning more about Symbiotic techniques. I do believe

to be a bit more specific with your interests. If all you want is a basic guide to help you understand the more esoteric nature of our techniques, then such a thing can easily be handled by the staff that I can have help you, it's not something that warrants me helping you

also be appreciated. However, I also do have a general idea of what I want from a symbiotic Martial Art

Squire

not want a symbiotic Martial Art that replaces human capability or potential in any way. What I seek from a symbiotic Martial Art is to enhance

Squire murmured. "Unfortunately, that does cut away a large proportion of symbiotic Martial Art techniques. Most of the techniques of our Sect do replace human capability