I just got up to the assassination attempt. Am I to believe that the King halted Griuss assassination attempt resulting in his death because he tried interfering with the election? Despite the fact that Grius has been working to avenge the Kings son? And despite that Louis killed the King?
But yes. It's easier to wrap your head around if you understand that it's a blanket rule for all candidates, and it being Grius means nothing. It's just a spell that stops anyone
until it doesnt
I view it as a spell the king set up before his death to protect his top successor candidates, no matter who they are, rather than the king himself picking and choosing who is and isn't protected.
So the giant King face, whos able to speak and act real-time, is oblivious to who is running for candidacy and interfering? I suppose that explanation makes some sense, but its still odd.