Impacts and Value

Their words were ominous.

They weighed down on the atmosphere.

Just from them alone, Rui was sharply able to deduce much. 

"The Sekigahara Confederate has learned about the truth about our breakthroughs, have they?" Rui's voice grew forlorn.

"…I'm afraid they have, according to Master Kane's testimony. He regretfully reported that he wiped all but one Master of the Sekigahara Confederate until their Sages protected the final one."

Rui's eyes widened with alarm. "Is he okay?!"

Running into hostile Sages was something that no Master possessed the power to survive.

"He is alive and well, Your Highness," the four Master reassured him. "Sage Arrancar himself intervened, protecting his son from what would have otherwise meant certain death."

"…Thank god," Rui heaved a sigh of deep relief. "What is the Martial Union's evaluation of him as a Master?"