Magic, martial arts?
Wasn't that the plot of Western fantasy novels and the worldview of virtual reality games?
Reality lay before them, and everyone was contemplating whether to swiftly occupy the entire planet.
"Could practicing things like magic extend one's lifespan?"
A national representative asked in confusion.
"Humans call magic casters who live for over two hundred years old monsters. What do you think?"
Over two hundred years?
That clearly wasn't what the fleet representatives wanted. In this age of flourishing technology, two hundred years no longer seemed like a shackle limiting humanity's lifespan.
"A team has sent back news about the elves."
The images flashing across the virtual projection gave everyone pause once more.
Elves had always been associated with long-lived races. If they extracted elven genes, could they decipher the secret of long-lived species? Everyone's heart burned with desire. Everyone wanted to live longer.
"Let's look at the map we've explored so far," the Eagle Country representative said.
The sphere in the projection rapidly changed.
"Among the humans is the Siren Theocracy, which worships gods. Its exact strength remains unknown. The two nations connected to its borders are the Re-Estize Kingdom and the Bahamut Empire, which are said to currently be in a semi-alliance. As for the Holy Kingdom... it is in the midst of civil war."
"Intelligence indicates that the Spirit Kingdom once repelled an attack by the Siren Theocracy..."
After the staff officer roughly finished explaining the distribution across the entire planet, the representatives pondered. Then someone pointed at an unmarked area. "What is that?"
"Our reconnaissance team lost contact upon reaching that area. However, based on intelligence obtained by reconnaissance teams in other countries, it may be a nation of demi-humans, with Dragon Lords serving as councilors."
"Dragon Lords?"
Some were curious, while others dismissed