The Martial Unity

[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.

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 the most perfectly

of command was undeniable. In addition, as an Admiral, what was the most important was

you to escort them to

voice was deep and rumbling. It made Leonel feel like his very bones were

to his voice?... It must

mind games with them?" James asked. "Plus, I have information

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

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 become the vassals of his Millan family. But who knew

it was cleared by two

being these talents would come from poorer families, as a result, the wrist watches they were given at birth wouldn't be high-level and

long ago, a guess he was even more certain of after seeing how flourishing this hidden city was. With how important accurate information was within Zones, they were essentially playing

he didn't personally hold any power,

his mind, Admiral Millan was still a veteran who

them, this will make the process simpler. The treasures gained during the grace period, under the decree of His Majesty, can be kept by the two of

on, the rewards you gain from Zones will first and foremost be considered the 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

of these rules 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 times Admiral Millan's gaze had swept

for the rest, I'll allow James to explain it. This is an era of danger, but also opportunity. It isn't impossible for

words seemed laced in a deep meaning, but Leonel

so that the Empire can catch talents that might fall through the cracks due to their own

Leonel's thoughts were simple.

could tell what happened? Weren't the wrist watch on his

those he trusted. As for the

set his sights on him. They would give him a higher level wrist watch that would be able to more accurately read Zones.

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

could be imagined. He could bide his time and slowly