Rui felt the urge to defend Martial Artists, but he knew better than to pretend that they were entirely positive for human civilization. He heaved a deep breath, lowering his gaze to the table as his ethereal eyes wandered about in thought.
"Do you remember what I said about the most important quality of a state?" She raised an eyebrow, gazing at him with wisdom in her auburn eyes.
"…Consolidation of power," Rui remarked. "A state that has not consolidated all military and Martial power is…"
His ethereal eyes widened with realization. "…is unable to generate prosperity."
His expression grew severe as he understood the heart of the problem with Panamic Civilization.
