Chapter 68: Phantom Thief Dauphin (12). The Approaching Time Limit
The Eizern Empire.
Capital: Calastia.
Golden Cloud Palace, residence of the Crown Prince.
“But don’t you think that magical energy cultivation stuff could be dangerous if it spreads too easily?”
“Hmm?”
“I mean, it gives normal people the power to become strong, right? If every commoner in the kingdom suddenly had the strength of a knight, wouldn’t that put not just the kingdom but even this empire at risk?”
At Lucidra’s question, the Crown Prince stroked his chin briefly before answering.
“The Empire teaches magical energy cultivation even to regular soldiers, you know. Ah, not conscripts, of course—only professional troops. Don’t get the wrong idea.”
“...”
“Magical energy cultivation isn’t some cheat code you just click and boom, you’re strong. Some people master sword energy in just a year, while others spend over a decade and barely manage some clumsy physical reinforcement. If the same technique yields wildly different results depending on talent, then it’s more efficient to teach it to as many people as possible and raise the ones who excel.”
Unlike the nobles of the Birka Kingdom—who only pass such techniques to their blood relatives or retainers raised from childhood to obey—the Empire broadens the pool.
The more people try it, the more likely you’ll find someone with real talent.