Reaffirmed Bonds

Rui listened patiently as the speaker of the Master Council quickly explained the conditions of the Master Council's proposal.

A gauntlet of three Martial Masters in rapid succession.

Three possible outcomes based on his victories and losses.

A slap on the wrist and a mild scolding if he achieved the best possible outcome.

A debt to repay all the losses he made the Martial Union incur through contributions for free if he won more than he lost.

And a harsh demand to concede any and everything of value he had in regard to Martial Art and to become a member of the internal corps in the chain of command, answerable to the very council he faced.