Secret Arts

"However, the Grand Tutor of the Odin Empire once said that behind these outsiders was another pair of enormous eyes, suspended high in the sky, looking down upon us below." Paul pondered for a moment before continuing.

"More than two hundred years have passed, and nothing has happened, has it? Besides, he's only an archer. And I believe outsiders are not all the same," Eddie said upon hearing this.

"Ever since more than two hundred years ago, outsiders have appeared in our world. At first, people were terrified, but now everyone is used to them."

"Most outsiders come across as crude, rude, and unwilling to follow rules. But Handy is quite law-abiding."

"As for what the Grand Tutor said, there has been no proof of it so far. Still, the origins of these outsiders are indeed mysterious," Eddie said.

"I think it may very well be the work of certain cults. After all, many cults are backed by Great Nobles, who indulge certain personal fetishes," Paul said with a nod.

"That's possible." Great Noble territories had laws of their own, and every Great Noble concealed their population numbers.

All nobles concealed their population figures, mainly because population was tied to wartime potential. If others knew how many people lived in your territory, then your enemies would know the extent of that territory's military potential.

All nobles concealed their populations primarily to prevent rivals from causing trouble.

Even the various nations concealed their own populations for the same reason.

"Paul, he's only an archer. There's no need to worry. Overall, outsiders are still very rare. They only draw so much attention because they appeared so suddenly," Eddie said at last.

"Mm."

After logging out of the game, Yang Bo resumed his highly disciplined routine.

The buzz online had also died down