The Martial Unity

It wasn't going to be easy to keep that promise, but Rui vowed to succeed. As a Martial Senior, his earning ability was truly high, especially considering that he was already a high-grade Martial Senior.

Although the Kandrian Empire had Martial Artists up to two Realms above him, the actual number of people who were stronger than him was a few hundred at the very most. This meant that he was still a highly important combat asset, which meant that money would never be an issue. Taking his family around the world for a tour was not impossible.

"Let's leave that for later though," Rui smiled wryly. "I have no intentions of going back to those places."

Eventually, his story-telling session came to an end. His audience had been enraptured in the details of his fantastical adventures across the continent, but they had been overwhelmed by it by the time it came to an end.

What could they even say about all the things that Rui had gone through?

Their experiences, in contrast, were extremely limited. Most of them had never ventured past the town of Hajin in their geographic vicinity. They didn't even feel qualified to comment on his experiences.

"I always knew that there are incredible reality-defying wonders out there, but to actually hear about your experiences with them in such detail…" Julian murmured, deep in thought.

"Alright, enough of stories!" Max got up.

"I agree," Mana nodded. "We have waited long enough."

The two of them dragged Rui deep into the forest where they had prepared a field to spar in.

"Goodness gracious…" Rui laughed. "You two sure are excited, aren't you?"

"Hah!" Max laughed. "We're going to kick your butt this time, big brother!"

"We'll show you just how much we've improved in the past eight years…"

"Oh… is that so?" Rui smiled, stroking his shaved chin. "Come then. Show me how much stronger you've gotten in the past eight years."

He stood with his arms behind his back as the two of them took their usual stances. They exerted mild pressure on Rui, although he certainly was impressed by their progress in the Squire Realm, and they had yet to begin.

momentum-charged offense. His arms were folded with his fists pointed straight in Rui's direction. He

center of gravity as possible. This made it easier for her to maneuver in all three dimensions, which is what

"Come," Rui calmly instructed.

at a speed that exceeded even sound. Mana in particular raced forward at

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH

with minimal effort.

head, before her flew down like

also arrived, throwing a remarkably powerful blow charged with his

as Rui examined their movements. 'Their patterns have grown

improvement before

TAP TAP

their attacks, altering their flow of power ever so slightly as

alteration snowballed

BAM! POW!

other, giving each other a good beating while Rui had long stepped

Watch who you're

you even on my

Martial Squires bickering, with amusement. They had grown in

Rui teased. "All that hype and this is all

them glared

remarkable coordination and teamwork, throwing

movement speed was below their swift attacks, yet for some reason, they were unable to even come close

of what amounted to a cat-and-mouse chase,

attack us,"

even feel like a fight," Mana

show you a little treat?"

BADUMP!

It was as though he was a mountain laden with

eyes with shock as they beheld the mighty