The Martial Unity

The nations in the Saiful region were aware of what was unfolding. Many of them possessed strong diplomatic ties to Farun Ferendul, the previous king, and did not like the militaristic regime that had been instated by the usurper.

It was in their interests to not only not convey the intelligence, but also hide it and prevent the current militaristic regime from learning of the impending coup. They even aided the coup force by supplying resources and funds, which Farun vowed to repay when he ascended the throne.

When the night came, many forces and nations watched with attention.

Rui, however, didn't know or care about the various developments that unfolded in the Saiful region. He didn't even care to ask about their plan to take over the Ferendul Kingdom, overcoming Albus' base of power.

He didn't care all that much.

He was simply interested in fighting and killing Albus. He had a good impression of Farun, thus he did not think the man would fail if he decided it was time to commence the coup.

BZZZZT!

The pocket watch vibrated as Rui watched it.

It was time, he tossed it away as he lashed forward toward the mansion in the distance at top speed. He instantly alarmed the Martial Squire security detail that instantly took their positions, yet he abstained from killing them, at Farun's request.

These Martial Artists were merely doing their jobs.

Instead, he activated his Martial Heart while emitting a flash of bloodlust. Glowing red lines emerged from his heart, spreading across the entire time body.

THUD

The Martial Artists crumpled down to their knees with a shudder. The Martial Squires of this region were largely too weak to be able to maintain their wits in the face of Senior-level pressure.

Furthermore, it was a signal to the man in the mansion.

A challenge.

Rui waited for a moment on guard as nothing happened.

Yet the very next moment.

BOOM!

the wall of the mansion facing Rui exploded as a figure with a Senior-level aura lashed out toward him with remarkable

BAM!

and an enormous explosion swallowed up

grin. "Looks like I've finally

man had donned a simple attire that bore the crest of the Ferendul Republic. His flowing brown

be your last,"

POW POW POW!

fists, uncaring for their environment. Rui had already known that this place was devoid of

RUMBLE!

very land beneath them

howled in

power of the Martial Heart that coursed through their body,

WHOOSH!

a hook, throwing a flurry of body blows at his

POW POW POW!

blocked with a wild grin.

motion as he threw a seemingly endless flurry of jabs at Rui's body, making it incredibly

POW POW POW!

his opponent. The

didn't

blow to the jaw or head would do the

Rui had no intentions of

BAM!

after avoiding a swift uppercut. The full weight of Reverberating Lance and Outer Convergence elevated to

before he could even gather himself, Rui's second strike had already begun flying at him. He swerved

BAM!

adjusting course even he

if Rui knew where he

POW POW POW!

as he might, each blow cleanly navigated through the chinks of the man's defenses, and each