Negris actually didn't want this news to spread, because the Fallen Dragon Lake was the first to discover the insect. If the news spread, it would attract the attention of all planes to the Fallen Dragon Lake, and Ange's actions there would all be known to others.
Whoever it was, knowing that Ange had cultivated a kind of Magic Rice that could be planted in salt water, the first thought would be to claim it for themselves, especially those coastal countries or those with many salt-alkali lands. This is a Divine Artifact that can rewrite the strength of all forces in the entire continent. It's a hundred times better than any weapon.
He had hoped to solve this problem by himself, but now, it was too late to resolve. You can't keep this news secret because of a little concern. It could lead to heavy casualties among humans and elves.
