First Steps into the Sea of Hope

Sea of Ten Thousand Islands.

At the edge of the Glazed Sea Region, an island shaped like a gourd sat upon the pitch-black sea. It was not large, only the size of a medium island. The island was barren, devoid of even a blade of grass, with meager resources and no production whatsoever.

Yet several four-sail magic warships were docked around this inconspicuous little island. Elite soldiers radiating powerful auras were scattered across it, while the buildings at the island's center were shrouded in layers of magic arrays. Their defenses were formidable enough to withstand an attack from a Saint Domain expert.

Inside a grand hall, all of Roland's notable subordinates had gathered at some point.

Legendary Dylan Fikernando, Half-step Legendary Felicia, Top Saint Domain Ella, Cassius, Thunder Giant Kailon, Reese, and five Saint Domain Dark Angels. The lineup was powerful enough to rival an entire kingdom.

"Priest Felicia, tell us about the investigation into the Sea of Hope."

Standing before a massive sea chart in the center, Roland studied it and spoke softly.

At the earlier meeting to appoint governors, he had not falsely claimed they would develop the Sea of Hope merely to promote Felicia.

It was indeed part of the plan.

After the Demon Disaster ended, he had already sent people to make preliminary contact with the Sea of Hope. Following more than half a year of investigation, he had recently dispatched several Saint Domain-level Dark Angels into Thunder Island.

According to the intelligence sent back, Joshua had not lied back then. There really was a small path within Thunder Island that could be traversed safely.

The moment Roland learned of this discovery, he could no longer hold himself back. He immediately gathered numerous experts and rushed to the Glazed Sea Region.

At his words, Felicia's eyes