Before the formal conference began, Chieftain Camilla of the beastmen came specifically to see Gawain. This was certainly not to make small talk—it concerned the mysterious "extraterrestrial signals" and certain peculiarities of Ancestor's Peak.
"The Magic Net Hub on Ancestor's Peak has always been managed by the fairies. In the Ogre Tribes Nation, fairies are the 'professionals' in magic and engineering," Camilla briefly explained. "They were also the first to discover changes in the hub tower. While tracking those 'extraterrestrial signals,' the Magic Net Hub underwent two upgrades. Considering cost and ease of maintenance, the fairies replaced one of the... resonance units in the hub tower with Deep Rock Crystal produced locally on Ancestor's Peak, or so they called it. After that, the density and intensity of the extraterrestrial signals captured by Ancestor's Peak noticeably increased..."
Camilla paused, seemingly recalling something, then added, "Naturally, this phenomenon caught the fairies' attention. They later spent a long time studying it with the technical experts Cecil had sent over, and ultimately ruled out every interfering factor. They confirmed that this change occurred only when that type of crystal was used as a replacement."
"...So this crystal may be a natural amplifying device, capable of enhancing signals that cross the sea of stars," Gawain said thoughtfully as he looked at the crystal in the box. "Ancestor's Peak..."
"Ancestor's Peak is a sacred and unusual place. Since ancient times, that mountain has been shrouded in mystery. This includes genuine supernatural phenomena and the unnaturally abundant Crystal Ore Deposits deep within the mountain," Camilla said with a nod, her two furry ears standing alertly atop her head. "At the same time, it has been the homeland of the fairies since antiquity. Long influenced by Ancestor's Peak, they possess astonishing magical talent. Though small in stature, they