The Martial Unity

"Are there any other benefits?" Rui asked.

"The Ministry of Martial Art and the Martial Union have nearly everything that a Martial Artist could possibly need and want," The Minister replied. "You will be rewarded for your contributions, of course, and we will be flexible with you."

"…" Rui stroked his smooth-shaven chin. It was true that he had something he could use. "Would it be possible to get all the research material that the Ministry of Research and Development has on Primordial Seed?" Rui asked inquisitively.

The Minister adopted a perplexed expression. "That is rather an unexpected request. It requires a different ministry than the one that I head will complicate it a bit, but yes, we could theoretically procure the substances for you. Is that your demand?"

"…We'll see," Rui heaved a sigh.

Although it was true that he wanted to harness the power of the Primordial Seed, unfortunately, there were much greater priorities at the moment. The path to the Master Realm was harder for him than it was for perhaps anybody else. He didn't have the luxury to focus on anything else except that. On top of that, his foundations were already lacking significantly, he did want to compensate for them and bring them up to speed so that he wasn't so abysmally outclassed in raw physical parameters.

"I haven't made my decision yet," Rui heaved a sigh. "I'll get back to you on this."

"Of course, feel free to contact me," The man smiled, handing over a card to Rui. "Take your time thinking it over. For now, we must return to the reception, for Her Highness has arrived.

Rui glanced back as his senses picked up on the arrival of a figure that parted the entire crowd with her presence.

gown dress that complimented her aesthetics. Yet looking at her only made him feel unsafe. Her eyes were widened and her smile felt fixed. It gave him the impression of an element of inhuman volatility that he didn't want to be anywhere near. Compared to Prince

and greeting her various guests as they flocked to her. They all bowed in deference to the kin of the Royal Family and the Minister of Finance before she engaged them in a short conversation with a

and Julian, who had reunited after he

them with a voice that had the soft tingle of a small ringing bell. "Your Highness," Both Rui and Julian bowed deeply. "It is an honor

spoke with a gentle yet unmistakably commanding tone, gazing deeply into their eyes.

invitation, Your Highness,"

in history. Your contributions to the trade influx in the Kandrian Empire during the debacle of the Shionel Dungeon have risen

and flatter me, Your Highness," Rui replied, maintaining a perfunctory smile. "I have merely

knowledge, not to

"…I believe that you are devoted to your

at the mere mention of his family. He wished she would never evoke them ever, it sounded like a threat through and through no

She

crucial moment

Highness, you deeply honor me with your offer. That is why it regrets me to refuse your offer. While

bowing, waiting for her

softly in his ears. "So that is your response