The Martial Unity

The two of them chatted some more about miscellaneous matters before it was eventually time to set out for the ceremony. They sky-walked, as did many other Martial Artists, avoiding the bustling crowds below them as they headed towards the large observing gallery that had been specifically constructed for this event.

"That's large," Rui raised an eyebrow. "Just how many people has Her Highness invited?"

"I believe about one thousand and forty-eight," Master Ceeran remarked.

Rui's eyebrow rose at that number. "I doubt I'd be able to have a proper conversation with Her Highness then."

"Not during the inauguration ceremony, no," Master Ceeran said. "But Her Highness is keen on speaking to you. Word of some of the terms and conditions of your deal with Prince Raijun has reached Her Highness' ears. She is quite pleased with your consideration of her campaign. She will speak with you once the ceremony ends, and she will begin speaking privately with certain guests."

"Hm, I suppose I'll have to wait for that."

"Indeed," Master Ceeran remarked as they reached the viewing gallery.

A large number of guests had already arrived. Rui had long learned to distinguish their social status from their bearing, demeanor, and body language. Each of the members here was undoubtedly important, influential, and powerful. He even recognized a few of them just based on how famous they were.

"Welcome to the inauguration of the Karokann, Master Ceeran, Senior Quarrier," A highly distinguished and dignified man greeted them once they entered the large and tall gallery. He possessed a weight that came with his experience; his appearance was immaculately groomed, and his words measured.

"Rui, allow me to introduce you to the Minister of Maritime Affairs, Jakan Ghata," Master Ceeran smiled at him, lightly gesturing at the man. "He is a trusted advisor and patron of Her Highness."

Rui smiled courteously. "You grace me with honor by personally welcoming

me. This occasion gathers many influential figures, like yourself. It would be an insult to

yet inwardly, he

having his subordinates take care of all the logistics management, he could begin the campaigning process by personally making an effort to greet all the guests as the Minister of Maritime Affairs as a gesture of how much importance the Ranea Faction

about you, Senior Quarrier," The minister directed a look of pointed interest at Rui. "You bring our nation great prestige as the youngest Martial Senior. I am also grateful for the more direct contributions that you have made to the Ranea Faction. You will not find us an ungrateful host. Please enjoy this

most certainly intend to," Rui graciously replied before the two of them

man. "He has presence and seems a competent man. It makes sense

staunch bases of power within the Kandrian government," Master Ceeran remarked. "Along the Kandrian Seafare

recall learning

he had purchased did document the bases of power that each prince and princess possessed. Princess Ranea had basically won the support of national

and companies related to goods and services surrounding the sea sector saw fit to throw their support behind Princess Ranea rather than Princess Rafia. The

The floor and the walls facing the ocean were completely made of glass, allowing guests who were seated at a particularly high floor to

and Masters easily could. They would just have

since he wasn't an engineer.

in expanding the

indeed what Her Highness believes," a familiar elder

turn around to

taut as faint pressure spread across