The Martial Unity

The naming ceremony was shorter than Rui had expected, much to his delight. They adorned him with garlands of flowers and leaves as well as leaving markings across his body, making him swear to a number of oaths.

"I hereby swear to act in good faith with those who bear the name of Silas..."

"I hereby swear to always do good by my kin..."

"I hereby swear to never betray the name of Silas..."

"Hm..." His grandmother regarded him. "Then rise, Rui Quarrier Silas Kandria."

Rui stood up from a kneeling position, smiling at her.

"From this day forth, you shall bear the name of Silas," she told him in a solemn tone. "Never forget your oaths, your responsibilities, or the privileges of being part of our clan."

"I will not forget," he promised.

She smiled affectionately at him. "And that brings us to an end to the ceremony."

Rui nodded. "...I must return now. But before I go."

He pulled out a communication artifact, handing it to his grandmother. "This is a reliable cross-continental means of reaching me. Please let me know what your decision is before the week ends."

"I shall be sure to do that, my grandson."

Rui smiled. "I look forward. Goodbye."

him goodbye in unison before Sage Sayfeel activated his breathing technique, propelling them forward at extreme

was too consumed in his thoughts to pay too much attention to the

do you think that

"..."

heaved a sigh. "I think that went as good as it could have. Though things were a little dicey there at

the situation from

Rui heaved a sigh. "Every incentive and disincentive point towards settling in the Kandrian Empire. The only reason that they are not immediately jumping to the opportunity is because of the radical

the

would not grow too isolated. He quickly came up with a variety of schemes that would require them

meeting with the Adventurer's Guild by a bit if they make their decision too

agreement between the Silas Clan and the Kandrian Empire, as well as the

was effectively a representative of all three as a member of the ruling royal family, a powerful member of the Martial Union, and a member of the Silas Clan. If he didn't mediate, it was possible that the pride and even narcissism regarding

father would probably do a better job," Rui

yourself to, Your Highness," Sage

wasn't too long before they returned to the Kandrian Empire, where Sage Sayfeel quickly

CLACK

door, walking out

secretary got

postpone my meeting with the head of the Adventurer's Guild by a week and a half," Rui replied. "Convey my apologies and inform him that I have unfortunately been forced to deal with some ensuring

secretary wisely kept her confusion

In fact, just half a day ago, they had discussed how all the work was

Kandria as well as a topographical and climate map of the Kandrian Empire. Also, have her book appointments with all the civil construction companies in our that engage in residential construction," Rui replied. "I'll also need to speak to the Kandrian Border Patrol Force and several

"Understood, sir."

with all the companies that engage in research, production, and

"Yes, sir."