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.

you're taking time out of your day to speak to me. However, I am exhausted, and I wish to rest before what is surely going to be

Carian and Greminga nodded

stared at

"Accept your destiny."

more as the three

sorry?" Rui stared at her as

are a Godling. Destined to become the Antithesis in His full glory.

"What?"

sincerity and earnestness despite the edge of her words. "Rather than running away from the inevitable, accept it. Allow me to guide you. I will help shape Your Godship to the best of my ability, and mold you in the image of the Antithesis that the Transcendent Prophet spoke of. Surrender yourself to me, and I will help you realize your

Master Deivon

She didn't even bother looking at him. "I am speaking to

Deivon stiffened

he was trying to control him by speaking in his place. He had taken great caution and care while interacting with

simply turned towards Rui

towards Master Uma with furrowed

offer. I am not the object of your worship. I am no object at all. I am my own

your destiny, then it will force you to. 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

words go too far!" Master

Antithesis. She is willing to burn away my life if that is what it takes.

she was a bigger threat to him than even Chairman Deacon. At least Chairman Deacon had political constraints that prevented him from going too far. He hated Rui,

other hand, did not have

hesitation. I am an object in her eyes. A gemstone in

other two Martial Masters were the