The Martial Unity

A large number of Martial Apprentices left the Serevian Dungeon as the cope for conflict in that territory had gone almost completely. Each of these Martial Apprentices was simply no longer necessary.

"What do all of you plan to do when you get back?" Rui asked.

"I plan on increasing my ability to cope against a greater number of Martial Apprentices," Fae replied. "The Serevian Dungeon has shown me that I'm ill-prepared to handle such circumstances, and that is quite concerning. In the real world, it's not impossible to run into such scenarios. I might end up perishing due to my inability to handle it."

"That's a good initiative." Rui nodded. Fae was a powerful close-quarters palm striker. Increasing her ability to handle multiple opponents was something she had mentioned before.

"I think I might leave the Academy," Kane replied.

Rui raised an eyebrow in surprise. Not because he didn't think Kane was ready. Kane was incredibly powerful as he was right now, stronger than he might have been able to deal with prior to his last training session.

However, if Kane left the Academy, he would have to return back to his family, in all likelihood, something Kane would despise having to do.

"Are you sure?" He asked cautiously.

"I'm seriously considering it." Kane sighed. "The Academy is becoming stuffy and suffocating, I don't want to hide in there forever."

he would be living outside their grasp. However, now he was no longer satisfied by that enough for him to force himself

me as well." Rui nodded. "But it's a big

my family as easily, but I have also joined the Wind Sect which is opposed to the Fire Sect that my dad and several

Makes sense."

surrounded by speed and maneuvering-oriented techniques. However, Rui wasn't surprised that Kane had chosen to join the

Wind Sect help you?" Rui

in response. "But only if I'm worth the expenditure of

affinity for maneuvering, speed, and specifically evasive maneuvering techniques and stealth as well," Rui noted. "Which means

"The more I accomplish, the greater the value I am of to the Lightning Sect, and the more and longer they will be willing to accommodate my needs

"That's a realistic and pragmatic plan. You're in no position to resist your family as a Martial Apprentice who just barely is an adult. Your plan gives you a reasonable way

plan, for

nodded. "Besides, you've got me, for what little it may be worth. I'd suggest frequently taking long-term missions outside

sense. The more time I spend away from the Kandrian Empire, the less I'm incurring from the Lightning Sect, and the less pressure I'm in. Ironically enough, I might actually be able to more relax on foreign missions than I might be able to in the Kandrian Empire."

just put as much

be honest." Kane shrugged. "Distances don't

"I suppose that's true."

because he wouldn't be able to interact with Rui if he did. Communicating through their communicators or accounters was just not the same, he would feel