Chapter 896
In ancient times, the royal guards of a king were usually chosen from the military, men who had proven themselves to be among the best of the best in battle.
But although they were considered the most elite units of the empire, tasked with protecting the most valuable asset of the empire- the king, most of the time they ended up doing nothing.
Which was perfectly normal.
After all, they usually resided inside the capital of the empire, which was at all times protected by a huge army.
So it would have been instead very alarming if the emperor residing in his own palace had to face constant danger.
Thus these valuable units contributed little to the actual defense of the country.
Instead, as they were sat still and indulged in their vices, it led to their atrophy, such as the rise of decay and corruption through greed.
