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."

first time he would be living outside their grasp. However, now he was no longer satisfied by that

to feel small and shackling to me as well." Rui nodded. "But it's a big decision your you, leaving the Martial Academy. Have you thought about what you want

alone isn't enough for me to break away from the grasp of my family as easily, but I have also joined the Wind Sect which is opposed to the Fire Sect that my dad and several other prominent Martial Artists of the

Sect, eh? Makes sense."

that was surrounded by speed and maneuvering-oriented techniques. However, Rui wasn't surprised that Kane had chosen to join the Wind Sect, a sub-sect of the Lightning that

the Wind Sect help

nodded in response.

affinity for maneuvering, speed, and specifically evasive maneuvering techniques and stealth as well," Rui noted. "Which means they'll probably be willing

"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 for political protection

in no position to resist your family as a Martial Apprentice who just barely is an adult. Your plan gives you

plan,

what little it may be worth. I'd suggest frequently taking long-term

makes 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

of the Empire, just put as much ground between you and your family,"

won't help all that much to be honest."

"I suppose that's true."

did not want to move away 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