The Martial Unity

The two of them continued discussing a few more matters. It had been a while, and Rui was curious to learn everything that he had missed.

"Your siblings are doing well," Commissioner Reze informed him. "Our intelligence indicates that they were distressed at your disappearance, but have come to terms with reality. They voluntarily graduated from the Martial Academy a few months ago, and have begun completing open Apprentice-level commissions."

Rui smiled melancholically when he heard that.

Though his heart ached when he heard about the pain he had caused them, he was still pleased to hear that they had been doing well.

"I'd like to make a contribution to the Martial Union." Rui pulled a small booklet from a pocket in his gaudy attire. "I prepared this for you when I saw you at the first banquet."

Commissioner Reze raised an eyebrow with interest. "Oh? This is unexpected."

"This is Hungry Pain. It's a powerful Apprentice-level technique," Rui explained. "It substantially increases the power of the Martial Body produced by the Squire evolution breakthrough process. I want you to give this to Max and Mana, and get them to master it before they become Martial Squires."

Commissioner Reze's eyebrow rose. "That is a bold claim, we would need to see substantial evidence of that."

"If you recall, my Martial Body started

and discrepancies with the predicted performance parameters and your actual

was

hint of skepticism. "The Martial Union has a high standard of evidence

ago, right? They will have used this technique that I shared with them indirectly. Their Martial Bodies are also a product of this

am yours, so I will need to verify that their Bodies are as you claim them to be and that they actually used this technique. However,

a truly significant contribution. A single grade is a significant boost, and in the long run, it can increase

look of genuine appreciation appeared on his face. "We were not wrong to invest in you. You have proven your value to not just us, but to the entirety of the field of Martial Art.

be getting back to the Banquet before people think there is more

Squire Quarrier. We sincerely wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and journey.

through every detail of the brief yet dense technique explanation and training methodology. Thankfully, Rui had been able

crowded

communication. He only got some space to

victory, Champion Falken." A familiar voice behind him wished

expression behind his mask as he turned to get a good

am not surprised that you won the tournament. I was certain that you would after fighting