The Martial Unity

('The fact that he doesn't want to draw attention is a good sign,') Rui mused. It indicated that the Martial Union wanted to keep whatever matter it wanted to discuss low. Sending in a Kandrian carriage from the local Martial Union embassy was probably not the most subtle manner to go about it. Such movements would obviously be noticed instantly.

As for the topic that this Martial Commissioner Reze wanted to speak to the two of them, Rui already more or less knew what it was. He prepared himself mentally for a heavy conversation as the two of them reached the carriage.

His eyes narrowed when he realized that his ordinary senses could not particularly penetrate the carriage effectively as they normally would. Although it looked like an ordinary multi-passenger carriage, it was clearly fashioned for more than just ordinary transport if it was equipped with sensory-jamming esoteric technology.

Still, it didn't pose any hindrance to Rui's Riemannian Echo. Inside he sensed a man accompanied by two subordinate staff members.

('Is that…?')

His question was answered when he entered the carriage along with Kane, sitting opposite him. It wasn't until the door closed that the man sitting opposite them addressed the two of them.

"Squire Quarrier, Squire Kane, I am Martial Commissioner Reze." The man displayed a sincere smile. "It is a pleasure to meet two of the most promising Martial Squires of your generation. I have heard much about the two of you, especially you Squire Quarrier. Tales of your feats and contributions to our Union have spread even when you were a mere Martial Apprentice. I'm happy to have met the two of you who will surely go on to become pillars of the Martial Union and our nation."

was welcoming and soft. Despite his far greater authority, he did not put on airs

Artist employees, regardless of their rank, was strict. The Martial Union was an organization for Martial Artists through and through, thus it ensured that non-Martial Artists in power or otherwise would never use their position against the Martial Artists members of the Martial Union directly or indirectly.

authority than he did. All of the human employees he had

appeared that Commissioner Reze was

flatter me," Rui replied perfunctorily with a mild

being Rui's hype man while

smiled amicably. "I will get right into it immediately. We have made some shocking discoveries recently. Discoveries pertaining to the two of you,

a moment, observing

knew that Rui had undergone diplomatic training. Kane

Chairman Deacon. It was only when we noticed some similarities between the techniques of the Voider and a certain external member of our Union, did we start looking into the matter deeply. Long story short, a full-blow investigation

The man smiled gently.

nor

technology, based on certain esoteric substances that you yourselves should be familiar with," The man explained. "Furthermore, I myself have come here through extremely covert means. Not even

chief of staff and his secretary sitting beside