The earth was parched, thunderclouds filled the sky, and not a single patch of green could be seen across the wilderness. Vast quantities of volcanic ash rained down from above, while the volcanoes rising from the ground were all active, erupting without pause.
"How is this possible? If this is the Amazon Rainforest, the lungs of the Earth, then humanity has absolutely no way to survive here. Even a Lostbelt should have its limits." Director Fatty spoke with utter disbelief written across his face.
Along the way, Chaldea had experienced places with terrible natural environments before. The natural conditions in the First Lostbelt had been exceptionally harsh, to the point that humans could not survive there and only the Yaga could. But compared to this place, it had been heaven and earth apart. At least life could survive in the First Lostbelt. Life could not possibly survive in this environment.
"Gordolf is right. This cannot even be called a biosphere. Even if Lostbelts are pruned human history, this is far too extreme. What exactly happened to turn the environment into this?" Shion wore an equally grave expression.
"Sorry to startle you. Excuse the interruption, but the surface survey is complete. I've sent it to you." At that moment, the virtual image of Professor Nemo from the computer room suddenly appeared nearby, and a topographical map of the continental landmass appeared on the screen before them.
Since all of Chaldea had come to the Lostbelt this time, even the Spiritron Computation Engine Trismegistus II had been transferred onto the vessel, greatly increasing its functions.
"What is this? It somehow looks familiar. Kadoc, do you know?" Director Fatty asked in surprise as he stared at the continental map on the screen.
"Ah, this? It's that, isn't it? Mash, you explain it." Kadoc