The Martial Unity

The two of them continued conversing for some more time. It was the first time that Rui had truly opened up to Master Deivon. It was just a shame because the two of them knew that this would probably be the last time they would meet in quite some time.

Rui would not return until he gained the power to protect himself from crazy Martial Masters, most likely. It was too much of a threat and Master Deivon couldn't protect him at all times.

That was why Rui had an earnest back and forth with the good Master. Ordinarily, he didn't trust people all that much, but Master Deivon had proven himself. Rui wasn't entirely sure what the reward was for finding the Virodhabhasa, but it could not possibly be small.

Anybody who found the Virodhabhasa would likely attain a religious status that was on par with the Transcendent Prophet.

Nigh limitless political power. It was an enchanting deal, anybody in their right mind would have sold Rui out in a heartbeat if there was even a ten percent chance that he was the Virodhabhasa.

Master Carian and Greminga were highly agnostic and were far too unconvinced that this Martial Squire was a Martial deity to act on it, but Master Deivon knew him more intimately and had spent more time around him.

Furthermore, he had come to learn about Rui's true identity and had access to greater knowledge that only bolstered how astonishing a person he was.

Yet he chose to forgo the possibility of extraordinary political power for what he believed was right.

That was a concrete course of action that could not be denied. No number of sweet words or empty talk could match up with silent action. That was why Rui was willing to be more candid about himself.

"...I see," Master Deivon murmured with an incredulous expression. "So you already have met the seventieth champion."

"That's right," Rui narrowed his eyes. "He challenged me to a death match upon my return before I left. I accepted, and I intend to see it through."

Master Deivon heaved an impatient sigh. "It's a pity that I can't be there. I would loved to have witnessed that fig-"

He froze.

Rui furrowed his eyebrows. "What's the matter?"

The next moment, he disappeared.

"Urgh!" The carriage shook as a gust of wind washed over Rui.

moment, there

an extraordinary wave of horror

depth that was unlike anything Rui had ever experienced

an intensity that

wasn't qualified to

His heart shook.

his body

His nerves tingled electrically.

His knees felt jittery.

as if he was in

vision blurred dizzily as he felt

BOOM!!!

"Urgh!"

was so extraordinarily loud that

possessed. It was as though someone had set off a nuke in

door of the now stationary carriage,

HERE!" Master Deivon bellowed

eyes widened at what

Uma stood high up in the

exactly in between Rui

Rui's eyes widened with

She spoke with an impassive tone. "But after witnessing your final fight, I

"What...?"

fellow bishop without authorization, then it is an acceptable outcome so long as I

Master Deivon bellowed as he

power, shining with an intensity unlike anything that Rui had ever

She said to Rui, ignoring Master Deivon. "I have read all the existing theological literature on the Holy Book.

"There is nobody more qualified to guide the Virodhabhasa, Your Godship. Accept

Deivon instructed him.