Dimensional Descent

[Bonus chapter for 400... next at 600... might as well not be anymore if you guys are getting them as regularly as normal updates >: *sobs* ]

The hidden city of Royal Blue Fort had its own government buildings. Though the escort of Leonel and Aina seemed lax, the truth was that this simply represented confidence.

From what Leonel could tell, there was something about the Metamorphosis and especially Zones that destroyed technology. He was only lucky that his bike didn't use electricity to fold and unfold itself, or it too would have stopped working.

However, outside of Zones, the Empire had managed to keep their hold on technology. With such a reality being before Leonel right now... Was it even possible to escape?

Tier 5 Admiral Millan would have likely come to find them after they were thrown into a cell, but James completely ignored this and instead brought them directly to the military holdings.

The Admiral position was especially important in a coastal Province like theirs. Due to the vastness of the World Sea, it provided many opportunities for rebels. As a result, Admirals and their navies played a key role in dealing with these uprisings.

Though rebels were no longer the primary problem they faced, the dangers that lay in the oceans were likely even fiercer, now. Who ever said that humans were the only ones who could awaken abilities during this Metamorphosis?

"Admiral Millan! I've brought the prisoners." James' tone bordered on sarcasm. Who told this old fart to try and arrest his best friend?

James knocked on a solid oak door and brazenly raised his voice.

The offices of the high level government and military officials were located in a place similar to a city hall. There were tall ceilings leading to curving glass windows, numerous thick pillars, and spacious floorings of expensive, high-class marble.

Tier 5 Admiral Millan's office was located on the upper floors as per usual. A golden inscribed nameplate was nailed to the center of the door.

His secretary had been outside and was meant to field all visitors, but who would have expected James' actions to be so overbearing? Leonel couldn't help but smile bitterly.

He had a feeling that James was going all out to help him now as a repayment for the National Championship game. It made his heart feel a bit warm.

short man of barely 5'4" opened the door. Though he wasn't very tall, he had a strong, stocky appearance and broad shoulders. His hair was slightly greying and he had

might have had a small stature, but his air of command was undeniable. In addition, as an Admiral,

have made it clear for you

and rumbling. It made Leonel

his ability related to his voice?... It

let my friend and my sister-in-law rot away in a cell while you play your petty mind games with them?" James asked. "Plus, I have information on their crimes. They entered the Zone during the grace period. They had no choice or we would have

not know these things? Since they had sensed the energy waves of the Zone, they obviously knew when it appeared and when it

maybe weeks, then play the role of savior to get them out. Then he might be able to get them to seek shelter beneath his wings and become the vassals of his

was an S-grade Zone they were talking about! One meant for eight! Yet it was cleared

He was aware that it was possible for talents to fall through the cracks. Reason being these talents would come from poorer families, as a result, the

seeing how flourishing this hidden city

if he didn't personally hold

veteran who had seen death and war. His adaptability and his mind were what few

the grace period,

property of the Empire. You will gain Ascension Points in return which you can use to buy them back. Of course, since they were earned by your efforts,

that appeared on Earth,

allow James to explain it. This is an era of danger, but also opportunity. It isn't

meaning, but Leonel only smiled respectfully, thanking the Admiral before following James toward

so that the Empire can catch talents that might fall through the cracks due to their own scheming... In that case, it might not be a bad thing

Leonel's thoughts were simple.

a Zone, who could tell what happened? Weren't the wrist watch on his hand and the team who

second problem was easily solved. He only had to enter with those he trusted. As for the first, it was a bit more

well, the Empire would set his sights on him. They would give him a higher level wrist watch that would be able

was deemed as unworthy of such effort, he would be allowed to keep this lower level device. For context, this was the same device that assigned the Mayan Tomb an F-grade in the beginning. What if

He could bide his time and slowly build his