The Martial Unity

Listening to the sacrifices that Rui was willing to make to ensure the consequences of his mistakes didn't hurt the people he cared about made Kane feel a little immature.

"Alright, I'm in," Kane told him, ironing his resolve. "What's your plan?"

"We need to get in contact with Commissioner Reze immediately," Rui replied. "There's no time to waste, I'll tell you all about it on the way."

Kane nodded.

The two of them left the dungeon, using Void Step as they headed towards the little base that the Martial Union ran. Unfortunately, they couldn't just waltz into the regional Martial Union branch office just like that. Rui knew that Chairman Deacon was probably watching every publically registered site connected to the Martial Union with a hawk, he had probably deployed many Martial Squires, perhaps even Martial Seniors on watch.

The two of them hurried, eventually making their way to the location.

"That's… a bold plan," Kane murmured when Rui finished explaining. "Are you really willing to do that to yourself? You will suffer. Your family is not exempt from the pain this plan will inflict on them. Isn't it better to just accept Commissioner Reze's deal?"

STEP

They reached the ground as they reached their destination.

"I… cannot. My Martial Path, my way of life is too important to me," Rui squeezed out with a grim expression, as he clenched his fist hard, drawing blood with his nails. "This means everything to me."

could clearly see that the decision to go through with

he knocked on the door in a particular pattern. The door opened as a man ushered

secret drop-off base. "Please

need to get in touch with Commissioner

"We can arrange for an appointment like

need to speak with him right now," Rui urged him. "It's

frowned. "I'm afraid that is not

man. He disliked doing this on normal people who hadn't done anything to deserve

winced, raising his hands. "I shall inform Commissioner Reze of your urgent need to meet him. If he deems to accept it, he may choose to agree to remotely contact you at

"Thank you,"

later, the two of them sat before Commissioner

as a justified reason to employ this highly secure, but costing

threats for as long as it is possible to purchase with six billion Shionel gold coins," Rui explained. "I'll pay the full price for it right here and now, and I want the highest level of official guarantee that the Martial Union can provide that the contract will be honored even in

eyes narrowed his eyes at those words.

possible. I'm willing to pay whatever fees needed to speed up the process and ensure that

out the form, and I will ensure that it is instantly put into effect, but it will cost you dearly since the

"Yes," Rui nodded.

then," He nodded. "You will have to fill out the form though, nothing can be done