The Martial Unity

Chapter 2544 A Potential Revolution

2544 A Potential Revolution

"The Ministry of Research and Development has recently signed many R&D partnership projects with many labs and companies to immediately begin the development of this new industry," Julian informed Rui. "On top of that, an entirely new division has been created within the Department of Martial Technology centered entirely around MECHAs. Frankly, it's rather shocking that such an invention came out of nowhere and has now taken the empire's tech sector by storm."

He glanced at Rui expectantly.

"It was the Esoterist," Rui relented.

"Of course..." Julian's eyes lit up with interest. "That does make sense. It was a possibility that I considered."

He turned towards Rui. "You don't seem to harbor any negativity towards MECHAs. Max and Mana were livid when they learned about it. The same was true for the other Squires and Apprentices of the Quarrier Village."

Rui smiled wryly. "Well, let's just say that a threat to Martial Art could very well be exactly what I need to progress. The stronger I get, the less my interests and the interests of other Martial Artists are in line. I would love nothing more than something absolutely crushing to the existing Martial paradigms."

Julian huffed, shaking his head. "You are probably the only Martial Artist who has ever wished for something like that."

Rui shrugged. He couldn't be bothered if it would be disastrous to every other Martial Artist in the world. He just wanted more fuel for adaptive evolution.

"I, for one, welcome the introduction of MECHA Martial Artists," Julian remarked. "They may be more powerful, but they are also inevitably easier to control."

A third one could occur, shifting power away from Martial Artists and back to the state.

"That's something for the distant future, if such a thing does happen," Julian remarked. "I think it will ensure that the Martial Artists become more firmly integrated into human civilization rather than staying aloof as they often do. And, on top of that, they will become even stronger. The combination of the full potential of esoteric technology and human potential can lead to some truly miraculous possibilities, as far as I'm concerned."

He glanced at Rui. "Do you fear being rendered obsolete?"

A challenging smile appeared on Rui's face. "I look forward to any and all attempts in that regard. Like I said, I don't identify with the sentiments that the average Martial Artist faces when it comes to MECHAs. It is good for Martial Art, all things considered, for more powerful weapons to displace old and obsolete ones, although I certainly understand the alarm that existing Martial Artists might experience in that regard. It isn't something I care about."

His smile deepened. "A weapon so powerful it can bridge the gap between Realms. Now that is something that excites me."

This attitude of his was the result of simply being too strong too much of the time. Too strong for people in his own Realm and a bit too weak for Martial Artists of the next Realms. Rui had spent much time in this limbo phase between Realms where he was just too strong to face any resistance.

He looked forward to a weapon that was so strong it could render him as average.

"Not that I would ever allow myself to remain that way," Rui huffed. "Project Water will never complete until I am able to dismantle MECHAs effortlessly."

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