The Martial Unity

Rui stared at the three Martial Masters with apprehension.

There was the fact that he knew the three of them had confronted Master Deivon about Rui.

And one of them apparently even believed that he was the Virodhabhasa.

He didn't even need to ask which one of them it was.

One look into Master Uma's eyes, and he could literally see the feverous devotion oozing out of them.

She gazed at him like he was destined to be the deity of her worship.

He should have felt flattered.

Honored that such a being worshipped him.

Yet he didn't feel anything other than terror.

'When she sees me, she doesn't see me, Rui Quarrier.' His eyes narrowed. 'She only sees the Virodhabhasa. I am a vessel of the divine or something, not a sovereign individual.'

"Congratulations Champion Falken," Master Greminga smiled.

"You have exceeded every expectation I had of you when I first met you," Master Carian laughed good-heartedly.

Thankfully, Rui detected their composure and calmness. It appeared that they were still not deep down in the rabbit hole. He didn't want to stick around to indulge them.

taking time out of your day to speak to me. However, I

Carian and

Master Uma simply stared at him, before opening

"Accept your destiny."

grew ominous once more as the three Martial Masters stiffened at her blatant disregard

Rui stared at

Destined to become the Antithesis in His full glory. You cannot hide your shine with a Master-level mask for much

"What?"

from the inevitable, accept it. Allow me to guide you. I will help

Deivon

not interrupt me." She didn't even bother looking at him. "I am speaking to him. You are not his sovereign, you cannot

Deivon stiffened at those

to control him by speaking in his place. He had taken great caution and care

simply turned towards Rui with a cautioning

towards Master Uma

I am not the object of your worship. I am no object at all. I am my own person with my own goals and ambitions disconnected from this religion. I cannot heed your words," Rui spoke with

We will force you to. When we discover you naturally once more." Her tone was uncharacteristically soft. She was sincere in every word she uttered. "You cannot live a life of normality, you must not. You are destined for greatness. I

words go too far!" Master

sapling destined to become the Antithesis. She is willing to burn away my life if that is what it takes. I bet she wouldn't mind slaughtering my entire family if that is what it

Deacon. At least Chairman Deacon had political constraints that prevented him from going too far. He hated Rui, but he

other hand,

am an object in her eyes. A gemstone in the rough that needs to be polished toperfection.' A

other two Martial Masters were the only reason she had yet to