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.

tall, he had a strong, stocky appearance and broad shoulders. His hair was slightly

small stature, but his air of command was undeniable. In addition, as an Admiral, what was the most important was his mind and strategic abilities,

here? The mission should have made it clear for you to escort them to the

made Leonel

to his

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

Admiral Millan's visage darkened further. How could he not know these things? Since they had sensed the energy waves of the Zone, they obviously knew when it appeared and when it had been entered. However, this was a rare opportunity to take advantage of a few kids

to soften them up by letting them stay in a cell for a few days and 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

Zone they were talking about! One meant for eight! Yet it was cleared by

still fairly high. 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 wrist watches they were given at birth wouldn't

long ago, a guess he was even more certain of after seeing how flourishing this hidden city was. With

With James' interference, even if he didn't personally hold any power, the influence he

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

the grace period, under the decree of His Majesty, can be kept by the two of you. However, they need to be properly registered,

return which you can use to buy them back. Of course, since they were earned

and regulations. Ultimately, what the Empire cared the most about was control. They wanted a record of every treasure that appeared on Earth, and judging by how many

rest, I'll allow James to explain it. This is an era of danger, but also

words seemed laced in a deep meaning, but Leonel only smiled respectfully, thanking the Admiral

the Empire can catch talents that might fall through the cracks due to their own scheming... In that

Leonel's thoughts were simple.

Weren't the wrist watch on his hand and the team

those he trusted. As

would be able to more accurately read Zones. In that case, it would be nearly impossible for him

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 the Empire thought he was only receiving F-grade rewards when in reality he was receiving C-grade or

could be imagined. He could bide his time and slowly