The Martial Unity

Of course, while he was motivated and determined to accomplish what Rui was demonstrating, he did not realize it was futile. Martial Squire's brains possessed a far greater degree of the same cognitive and mental enhancements that Martial Apprentices possessed.

The reason Martial Apprentices were so strong with Apprentice-level techniques was that Martial Apprentices were able to fight with a high degree of efficiency, they were able to use all of the energy generated by the cells of the human body extremely efficiently unlike normal humans, allowing them to exhibit an extraordinary amount of output, much of which would otherwise go to waste.

This was even more true for Martial Squires, who was able to exhibit a degree of efficiency that far exceeded even that of Martial Apprentices. That was one of the reasons Rui was able to school the Martial Apprentices even though he didn't use the formidable power of the body of a Martial Squire. He used his power with a degree of efficiency and effectivity that was physically impossible for a Martial Apprentice.

('Still, he doesn't know that.') Rui mused. ('As long as he doesn't know that and believes it is possible, then the motivation and determination to obtain that power will drive him further down his Martial Path.')

Rui had no intention of correcting his ill-conceived notions, not as long as they were beneficial to him. He simply proceeded to beat up not just team Gerard, but also team Mina and team Cern for nearly half a day. At the end of a long and extensive sparring session, all the Martial Apprentices collapsed to the ground exhausted while Rui hummed to himself admiring the pleasant weather and climate that was less common in the cold Kandrian Empire.

"How are you completely fine after fighting for that long? Is it some special Squire-level stamina-oriented technique?" Gerard asked, panting.

"Martial Squires have inherently superior stamina." Rui sighed, wishing he could take his mask off and enjoy the cool breeze. "No need for a technique."

have superior stamina even when they aren't employing any Squire-level techniques?"

that he couldn't really reveal and get away with. But it was an interesting question. He tried not to think too much about it, but technically, he wasn't a human anymore. At the very

have any strong feelings about it. He looked human, he was able to function in society as a normal human, he was human at heart and he was still able to pursue his Martial Art

be genetically human instead of whatever he was. The evolution process was isolated from the reproduction system because it was too harsh and ended up resulting in turning the subject sterile. Thus, in order to retain one's reproductive capabilities, certain

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of a Martial Squire, the more I want to step

where this was going. "So, you want me to help you out with what it takes

Gerard sheepishly nodded.

by oath. But I can

of us?"

of you aren't nearly ready yet, learning about it will be harmful to your

us qualified and why?" Gerard asked with a hint of anxiety, he would be disheartened if he wasn't qualified to learn even about what

all of you, I sense only nine individuals are qualified to learn about the conditions to

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