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."

activated his breathing technique, propelling

his thoughts to pay too much attention to the

do you

"..."

a sigh. "I think that went as good as it could have. Though

situation from

heaved a sigh. "Every incentive and disincentive point towards settling in the

knew that it was going to be particularly challenging to integrate the Silas Clan into the Kandrian Empire fully. In fact, it was almost impossible to do within

would need to plan their integration such that they would not grow too isolated. He quickly came up with a variety of schemes that would require them interact and cooperate with the Martial

meeting with the

between the Silas Clan and the Kandrian Empire, as

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

my father would probably do a better job," Rui heaved a sigh, shaking his

an extraordinary standard to hold yourself to, Your Highness," Sage

returned to the Kandrian Empire, where Sage Sayfeel quickly snuck Rui back into

CLACK

the door,

his secretary

half," Rui replied. "Convey my apologies

secretary wisely

half a day ago, they had discussed how all the work was finally

companies in our that engage in residential construction," Rui replied. "I'll also need to speak to the Kandrian Border Patrol Force and several more governmental institutions. And the Martial Union,

"Understood, sir."

in touch with all the companies that

"Yes, sir."