When the Earth faced a crisis, would the whole world unite and abandon selfishness?
If the crisis were imminent, perhaps, it might be possible. But if the crisis merely existed in the "future" or "theoretical" realm, then nothing would be different from the past.
The loose mechanism of the Western Continent ensured that their "explorers" didn't have to be accountable to their own races and nations. So naturally, they would do whatever it took to make money as quickly as possible….
"We hope for unity, peace, and development, but sometimes... most of the time, only when your fist is harder than theirs will they genuinely negotiate with you."
The news of a group of Aus people becoming enemies quickly spread throughout all camps, becoming the most critical piece of intelligence.