The Martial Unity

This sudden piece of news that came from seemingly nowhere threw him off-guard a bit. For half a second, he regretted taking this mission. After all, he could have been part of this exciting new adventure had he chosen not to accept this mission from Martial Commissioner Derun. Still, this mission was worth it on his own. It was a choice that was worth it, and it broadened his worldview even more and exposed him to new techniques that nourished his imagination and inspiration.

Hell, it could even potentially end up making him stronger.

"You said that Martial Squires would be dispatched independently, did you not?" Rui frowned. "What did you mean by that?"

"Unfortunately, the dungeon has fallen within the territory of the Shionel Confederation," Senior Ceeran sighed. "The nation is not on par with the Kandrian Empire or any of the other super-nations. But unlike most of the nations on this continent, it is not a pushover. It is a Sage-level nation, unfortunately."

"A what?" Rui raised an eyebrow.

"Oh, it's just a convenient way of categorizing the Martial prowess of nations. We put them into the category corresponding with the Realm that their most powerful Martial Artist is of," Senior Ceeran replied. "It gives you a rough idea of their Martial prowess very easily, after all.

"That means they have Martial Sages?" Rui sighed.

"Just one. But, just one is enough to prevent other powerful nations from straightforwardly trampling over them, our Kandrian Empire included."

the dungeon is part of the territory of another nation that isn't weak, then… why do the Martial Squires of the Kandrian Empire get to partake in delving into

mean they're strong enough to hoard all of it for themselves…" Senior

cut a deal or given some opportunity for other nations to make gains of

just because they're not weak. If they do not cooperate, then they will definitely get trampled eventually. They have agreed to open the dungeon to the outside world with the condition that they keep

"That's not insignificant."

private diplomatic summit between the many nations, but were forced to hit twenty percent," Senior Ceeran casually revealed

they had made such heavy concessions. "Other nations pose far too much of a threat since they can just send a Martial

noted with casual boredom. Since it was a Squire-level dungeon, he had nothing to

Martial Squires, I imagine? Since they can't deploy the actual Royal army due to the extreme mental pressure?" Rui

It's a lot simpler, and the

eyes

for the loot that they will bring back from the dungeon. There are a lot of Martial credits and other rewards to be earned by being successful in the dungeon exploration and cooperating with

way that lacks a lot

powerful incentive structure, the Martial Union could get just the right number

enter the dungeon

or serve as representatives, any and all Martial Squires can come and