The Martial Unity

Soon enough, the two of them chalked up a simple but defined plan for the drop-off of the esoteric ore deposits that he owed the Martial Union. However, there was still more that needed to be ironed out as far as Rui was concerned.

"I want access to all information surrounding the investigation with the Voider," Rui mentioned.

Martial Commissioner maintained a straight face, but Rui could tell that he disliked what he was hearing.

"This is not recommended, Squire Quarrier," Commissioner Reze informed Rui. "You should leave the matters surrounding the investigation to us, and have faith in our capabilities."

"This isn't a matter of not having faith in the Martial Union's capabilities," Rui replied. "No matter how trustworthy your operations are, I find it more reassuring to also be informed on the happenings of the investigation. Should I feel that the direction of the investigation affects my interests, then I wish to be aware of that rather than not."

There was a moment of silence as Martial Commissioner simply stared at Rui expressionlessly.

Rui was actually aware of the reasons for the compunctions that the Commissioner had. He did not want Rui to make decisions based on the direction of the investigation. He was most likely afraid that Rui would simply quit the gig if he ever felt threatened by the direction of the investigation.

afraid that Rui would crack under extreme pressure if he realized the investigation was making progress towards him, and make moves that would be extremely

would also make abrupt changes to throw off the investigation, but the timing of that would also be suspicious and alert Chairman Deacon of the fact that someone

concerns, and if Rui were in his place, he too would be concerned about these very matters as well. Still, Rui had displayed more than sufficient competencies, which was the reason he couldn't push back too hard using the excuse

wanted to avoid was any uncertain variables, which definitively came with Rui gaining access to the investigation reports himself.

isn't an internal mission from the

only occurred with Martial Artists of the Upper Realms. Normally, only they possessed the might to speak to the mighty Martial Union on a more equal standing. Martial Squires did not possess this right as they simply possessed no bargaining

Union to have ever possessed such bargaining power with the Union. The appearance of the Shionel Dungeon artificially elevated the value of Martial Squires to

was a partnership, and it directly affected his interests thus he had every right to demand it, furthermore, he possessed the competencies to ensure that he would not end up sabotaging

simply did not possess the capital to deny

on the investigation. We would recommend that you do not carry hard copies

the documents in a specific part

mastered the Mind Palace technique to a high level of mastery. So he wasn't surprised by Rui's ability to memorize it. Still, he had other issues with the

exact place?" Commissioner raised an eyebrow. Rui acted as though the Shionel Dungeon was not a terribly difficult place to navigate