The Martial Unity

The news of Emperor Rael's return shook the ruling class of human civilization. The entire world reacted as innumerable statements from all ruling polities converged from around the continent.

[The Republic of Gorteau condemns Emperor Rael for his fascist regime. In the past three centuries, the Kandrian Empire has suffered at the hands of a power-hungry madman. His unfortunate recovery is a threat to democracy…]

[The Commonwealth Duchy of Vinfrana offers its sincere congratulations to the Emperor of Harmony for his recovery…]

[The Kingdom of Violis celebrates the return of the Emperor of Harmony…]

It only intensified as it captured the interest of everybody.

Well, almost everybody.

FSSS…

A pair of enormous, heavily-bolstered doors opened, letting out a cloud of smoke.

A medical team waited on standby as a masculine silhouette emerged from it.

"…How do you feel, Your Highness?" a doctor asked.

Rui gazed at his hands, clenching his fists. "…Like I can fight forever." The doctor smiled at those words. "It's not unusual to feel that way, but please keep in mind that it is merely euphoria. Due to the stamina boost varying from person to person, we strongly recommend that you test it out in training rigorously before entering the field."

Rui nodded. "Will keep that in mind."

succession. The first procedure was the life-prolonging procedure, where he consumed a longevity potion. The second was the Sandflower Nectar Potion, enhancing his

was to prolong his prime as much as possible. He didn't do it before because he hadn't entered his absolute prime. But now,

phase of rapid growth even

potion was more for his growth as a Martial Artist than it was in desire

would ensure that his Martial Body would grow much quicker than his peers due to the fact

the naturally responsive evolution of the body outpaced the decline due

their growth was despite their old age. Rui's Martial Body would reach much greater

what

behind older Martial

in the short term, the stamina potion mitigated

to his Martial Body. Step by step,

consume potions. I need to ensure that I make the most of it.' Rui grew engrossed in thought. For now, however, he looked forward

naturally, if he was going to measure his new combat level, he might as well

evaluation exam ahead of time, scheduling it right after

to the Daracol

his evaluation of them was limited and hazy. Not that that even

had already experienced that Masters were inscrutable and complex beings that could not be evaluated by one's

sense as many Martial Masters as last

fought two battles, which gave them enough

his Martial Master friends. None of them were around this

They were Martial Masters.

Their time was valuable.

outside the nation, completing