That makes sense.
Although he uses a cheap technique, it seems that it only supplements his skills.
There’s no way anyone can become a North King using cheap tricks alone.
“Still, we don’t know who else the enemy has employed.”
“At King Rank?”
“No Sword King of course… but how many more Water Kings, Water Emperors, or Sword Emperors might be involved?”
“How many does he need to hire to crush us?”
“No, Darius probably only needs one or two guards with the Water God there.”