The carriage raced down the broad street, while Merlin sat inside, hesitating to speak. After a long while, he finally asked, "Father, those men of General Mangus back at the manor-could they really slip into Sacred Dragon City so easily? Didn't you say the Royal Family ruled Sacred Dragon City, and that it was difficult for the rebels to infiltrate it?"
Merlin had originally thought Sacred Dragon City was very safe, but now that no longer seemed to be the case. If those people could infiltrate it so easily, how could it be considered safe?
Count Stanwen glanced at Merlin, looking somewhat pleased. He felt that Merlin had changed considerably since leaving Stone City. He was no longer as "naive" as before, and could now shoulder the burden of the entire family.
Although Merlin could face danger at any moment because of his parasitism, the change in him still gave Count Stanwen great comfort.
So Count Stanwen explained quietly, "The Royal Family's influence in Sacred Dragon City is still very strong. It would be impossible for any rebel force to storm the city. However, the city's defenses seem to target only those who have reached full beastification or beyond. As soon as someone that powerful enters Sacred Dragon City, the Royal Family will know. Besides, even with only its head remaining, the sky lion sacred beast still possesses terrifying might. Those who have reached full beastification or beyond wouldn't dare enter Sacred Dragon City. As for those below that level, what could they accomplish, no matter how many entered?"
Count Stanwen's explanation was clear, and Merlin looked enlightened. So Sacred Dragon City's defenses targeted those who had reached full beastification or beyond.
Once such powerful individuals underwent beastification and began destroying everything in sight, they could easily wipe out an