Does Not so Fast counter King's Edict?

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No, **Not So Fast** cannot counter **King's Edict**.

According to the card text and official rulings, **Not So Fast** can only counter a spell or ability that "chooses" a friendly unit or gear. **King's Edict** does not target or choose units when it is played; instead, it instructs each opponent to make a choice during the resolution of the spell.

As established in **RiftJudge FAQ #509** and **FAQ #8616**, choices made by players as instructed by a spell's resolution are distinct from the spell itself "choosing" or "targeting" a unit. Because **King's Edict** does not contain the word "target" or "choose" as part of its initial play requirements, it does not meet the criteria for being countered by **Not So Fast**.