The Martial Unity

Chapter 2091 Address and Compensation

A large number of people had gathered in a conference hall, garbed in business attire.

None of them wore a pleasant expression on their face.

The various Kandrian stakeholders, patrons, and benefactors of the Rui Faction had indeed promptly accepted the invitation to a conference address from Rui himself, but his words no longer mattered all that much.

With the return of the Emperor of Harmony, Rui would most certainly no longer be the Emperor.

Even if he did, it would be in a distant future after the Emperor of Harmony finally croaked. This was no longer happening soon since he had access to all the longevity potions in the world. At the very least, he was going to live for a few more centuries.

It didn't matter what words of encouragement or consolation Rui was undoubtedly going to give them. The fact of the matter was that they had made major investments in his campaign and had now lost all their bets big time.

Their attention shifted as Rui walked on stage to the podium. Much to his disdain, he needed to go through one final time of intensive grooming, wearing stuffy formal Martial attire.

One last time.

"Ladies and gentlemen."

His powerful voice spread across the entire conference hall.

"Patrons and benefactors of the Rui Faction."

He addressed all of them.

"…Much has happened since our last meeting."

That was an understatement.

that needs to be addressed." Rui closed his eyes. "Many of you have undoubtedly heard the rumor

one of them had

them had already confirmed the rumor through their contacts in the

"I truly am

this truth as Rui announced his Masterhood to the world for the first time. Now that he had officially made the announcement, he had put himself

partake in it as a member. He had already been informed of the initiation where

his focus at the

those of you who came to learn of it beforehand," Rui stated knowingly. "I'm sure many of you were excited at the prospect of me gaining even more undivided

That was true.

powerful Martial Master, he would have had extraordinary political influence. Even the Martial Union would have entirely fallen in line due to

support from every facet of Kandria. He would most likely have had an even firmer grip over the

was why his faction had been excited. It meant that Rui would be able to accomplish more and then pay them back better for their

why what had followed

cannot ascend the

dark silence lingered in the air as

Rui's eyes swept across the crowd. "While I certainly never wished him ill and mourned for the condition that he was in, it truly pains me

reflected

Fake bitterness, of course.

those months and years of hard work…" Rui shook his head. "All gone to

returned

of your investment and support have been in vain, and for that,

faction thought he was apologizing merely to

Rui was genuinely apologizing for

And they never would.

to compensate each and every single one of you for everything