500,000 square kilometers—about the size of France.
However, Hardy was still somewhat dissatisfied.
He had already prepared the funds, but the other party had suddenly changed their mind. Hardy and Andy immediately led a team to Australia.
In Perth, they met with Governor McGowan again.
McGowan shrugged helplessly. "Honestly, I would like to sell you the land, but the parliament didn't approve the full amount. They argued that if your development failed, it wouldn't benefit Western Australia. They need to retain some land to attract other investors."
"Is there no way to change this?" Hardy asked.
"I'm afraid it would be difficult. I can submit the proposal to parliament again, but the process could take a long time, and the outcome might not be what you hope for," McGowan replied.
Hardy shrugged.
"Fine, 500,000 square kilometers it is. Can I at least choose the land?" Hardy asked.
