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.
"Of course," Master Sera patiently continued. "Should you choose to refuse to accept this settlement offer and refuse to engage with it, then we shall simply assume that you are a hostile entity and press charges and prosecute you under the provisions and protocols of the Martial Judiciary Delegation Act on account of high fraud."
