The Martial Unity

The meeting with Sage Council continued for some time as Rui went more in-depth into the nuances of the character profile that he had formed on the Silas Clan and their interests and objectives. This time, he spoke more about Matriarch Nephi, who had earned their interest and curiosity; she was the most important member of the Silas Clan by far, after all.

Simultaneously, he gauged just how far the Sage Council was willing to accommodate the Silas Clan.

"We hope to forge an exclusive partnership contract between the Silas Clan and the Martial Union," the Flickering Sage informed Rui. "We are aware that it is somewhat unrealistic for the Silas Clan to acquiesce to becoming a part of our internal corps."

Rui nodded. "They strongly value their autonomy; they are deeply unwilling to move at someone else's order. Most likely, they will not cede to any sort of conscription clause. Thus, I think forging a partnership like you do with external partners like myself is ideal. A revenue split agreement, a mutual-aid clause where both parties aid the other in times of unprovoked conflict by the respective parties, and a commission clause where you make use of their services for a certain annual fee might be the best way to go about it and free access to the Martial Union's technique data base."

Such an agreement would give the Silas Clan the guaranteed political and militaristic protection of the Kandrian Empire, where they would be required to aid the Martial Union. It would also allow them to sell their services for wealth that they could use to procure potions and other resources.

It was a win-win situation as far as Rui was concerned. Both parties got what they wanted. The Martial Union could boast a whopping eleven Martial Sages and the other Martial Artists of the Silas Clan, and it could also make use of prophecy services.

In turn, the Silas Clan could relax under the guaranteed protection of ten Martial Sages, a hundred and ten Martial Masters, and more than a thousand Martial Seniors. It also had the protection of the Kandrian Border Patrol Force and the Kandrian Security Agency, each boasting a Martial Sage. They also would be able to purchase and procure potions and the endless Martial Art resources that the Martial Union had.

"You are truly incredible."

RUMBLE

His statement permeated through the world itself.

The weight of his emotion coerced him into submission.

with admiration as his voice cut

can possibly justify," The Mountain of Fortitude remarked. "We are willing to wage wars for you should the need ever arise. We look forward to seeing what you accomplish on the throne. I have been one of your most ardent supporters as the

himself from wincing and grimacing, bowing his head in turn. "Thank you for your kind words,

couldn't help but

yawned lazily, heaving a sigh. "This

have given us much to think about, Prince Rui Quarrier Kandria," The Flickering Elder. "We will endeavor to approach the Silas Clan after we have thoroughly prepared ourselves to make the most favorable first meeting. Any intelligence reports on your behalf would be appreciated. When

will do my best, Your

the meeting came to

he had to wait for the Martial Union to arrange for a meeting with the Silas Clan and mediate it. Once the arrangement was set, then there really was no need for him to stick around

a strange package waiting

"Did you

she furrowed her

opened the package, inspecting its contents as realization dawned on him. "It's the Beggar's Sect. Show

the information package that the Beggar Sage had

[Doctor Kar Mar-Vel]

'Is that

considering that this man was allegedly older than the Age of Martial Art, it was not strange that his real name

a settlement in North Panama. Born in an unstable age with

so that by the age of fifteen, he singlehandedly cured his entire village of a plague that had