Alvaro shared a concern on everyone's mind, "One reason we can't explore further is the presence of monsters and other powerful creatures."
For over fifty years, attempts have been made to push into new territories. Sadly, these intimidating beings have been a solid wall against every effort.
"They don't come after us or attack our areas. But they definitely prevent us from moving forward," Alvaro continued, worry lines forming on his forehead.
Aric, now had become a thinker, found something curious about the whole situation, "But don't you find that odd?"
Alvaro, confused, asked, "What do you mean?"
"It's peculiar," Aric started, "that all 75 New Territories, 10 Republics, and 15 Royal Kingdoms are squeezed into..."
"Making up only ten percent of the mapped regions?" Clara interjected.
"Yes, roughly," Aric confirmed.
