The Martial Unity

With the considerations in mind that the colonel had just laid out, Rui had to admit that perhaps the Merger Faction wasn't silly, it was true that the Kandrian Empire would become a greater force to be reckoned with if the power of the Martial Union merged with that of the Royal Family.

He shook his head, while that may be true, the likelihood of a union between the Kandrian Government and the Martial Union was too unlikely that it was not even worth pursuing in his opinion.

"This has been very interesting and illuminating," Rui interjected. "However, it isn't particularly relevant here at this moment."

"You're right." A small smile curled on his face. "The conversation just strangely went in this direction."

('Yeah right.') Rui snorted inwardly. He wasn't a naïve fool, it was clear that the colonel brought up his faction for a reason. ('He's probably trying to steer my perspective and impression of the Merger Faction in hopes that I'll join the faction.')

Of course, Rui had no interest in delving into politics, it wasn't particularly relevant to him. As long as he could peacefully train, complete missions and get stronger, he didn't care about the political scene of the Kandrian Empire.

"Anyways coming back to what's relevant at hand here..."

"Ah yes, the commission." The colonel nodded. "I had one of my friends high up in the Merger Faction, prevent your mission bill from divulging the truth about the true client of the commission. I apologize for the deception, truly. I really wanted to commission you, after all."

The man lowered his head slightly.

"To introduce me to your faction?" Rui asked plainly, not reacting outwardly to the man's admission.

"But I truly do want to commission your

Rui raised an eyebrow. "And who exactly have you commissioned my services

"She's going to be attempting the

his head, the child of a Martial colonel of the Royal Army joining the Martial Academy seemed odd, but not nearly as much when he put it into perspective with the Colonel's political beliefs. In fact,

wasn't sure how he felt about that. At the very least, he ought to ensure that he trained them

"Alright, we can

to one of his servants. "Bring my daughter

same age as Max and Mana. She had a slender physique, with startling blue hair and pink eyes. Yet more than her aesthetics, what caught his eye was

a hint of pride, as well as

is the Squire Rui Quarrier that I told you about, your new sparring trainer for the upcoming Martial Entrance Exam in a few months." The colonel told her with a smile. "He is extremely renowned

bowing to Rui Quarrier. "I am Crea Jenken,

Rui courteously replied, before turning towards the colonel. "We have whiled away enough

do begin immediately, my daughter will

man.

nodded. "I hope to

before following Crea as he pondered his words. They made it clear that he was interested in pulling

as he put the matter aside, as he focused on the girl as she led him to an open training hall. It was rather wide, with a large array of physical training equipment forming a gym in one section of the hall and sparring training equipment in another section of the

turned around, facing