Chapter 246: Arm Lock
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The king who ruled the Royal Capital, along with the royal family, was said to wield magic far surpassing that of the nobles. This magic was rumored to easily break through Shields and was so powerful that it was rarely used, becoming the stuff of legends.
During the Stampede, the situation had called for this formidable magic. Yet, neither the king nor the royal family used it. Instead, they entrusted the defense to Explorers specially summoned from Dungeon City. The conclusion drawn from this was obvious and largely correct.
Indeed, the magic once wielded exclusively by the royal family was extraordinary. But over the centuries, its power had waned as their bloodline diluted, and now, its strength was mostly lost. While it was not entirely useless, its ability to break Shield magic was questionable at best.
So far, the royalty had managed to maintain their image with superficial displays of magic. The recent Stampede, however, had caused the nobility to question their standing. The populace, too, found it suspicious that the royalty confined their efforts to quelling disturbances within the Royal Capital.
“We appreciate your acceptance of our invitation today,” the king began.
Still, the king’s demeanor was so commanding that it dispelled any doubts. He was around the same age as Melchor, but his royal presence was undeniable.
As soon as the king ascended the podium, his speech took the Explorers by surprise.
“We will be dispatching the Royal Capital’s nobles and knights to Dungeon City. They will explore God’s Dungeon to raise their levels.”