Rui didn't even know what to say. His image of her was shattered. He expected a cold, detached and arrogant temperament, but she came off as a scatterbrain girl with a lot of curiosity.
But one thing he did get right was that she was strong.
Incredibly strong.
Her passive mental pressure was deep, she was strong without even trying. Without even wanting.
Just her very curiosity alone exerted weight on his mind.
Rui suspected she might have even been a Squire candidate, though he wasn't sure.
Soon, he headed to the cafeteria. To his surprise, the other representatives had not only arrived but had also gathered around the same table. Only then had recalled that they were all acquaintances with each other for the most part, since they were all part of the Martial community.
They exchanged glances.
Rui could feel their scrutinizing gazes even as he scrutinized them.
('They're strong.') He smiled just a little.
"Rui." Squire Kyrie called out to him.
