Bab 54: The Grand Priestess Breaks In!

"Witch, vixen…human calamity! It's you! It has to be you! Elektra, you have ruined this nation! Arrgh!" In an explosion of murderous rage, the Grand Commandant launched at Elektra, unsheathing his greatsword, and aiming for the queen's neck. 

At the 12th level of Great Expansion, the Grand Commandant of the Royal Guard ranked second among the Blood-Smelting Kingdom's templars—only below Gaiseric. Yet as the mighty general's blade whistled at her neck, Elektra didn't bat an eye, ignoring the blow entirely.

The Commandant's blade slammed into an invisible wall, shattering at the point of impact. The Grand Commandant's wrists snapped as well, and he tumbled down, crashing at Elektra's feet. 

"Inner Shield?" Recognizing that ability, the Grand Commandant went livid, gawking in a stupor.