"Ever since the God-Born Race still existed, outsiders had continually arrived through the rifts. It was just that back then, they would be recognized by the powerful figures nearby as soon as they arrived. The Holy Empire had been far too confident at the time and did not consider these visitors from different worlds and different eras to be any sort of wealth."
Gandalf closed his eyes and sank into deep memories. "After the God-Born Race ascended as an entire race, however, they began to value those 'random factors' that emerged along with the Magic Tide. Some gods even traveled to various worlds, guiding individuals there to fill the rifts."
The Pope said nothing more. They all understood what Tideweaver meant: from a certain era onward, the transmigrators who arrived in this world had been selected by the God-Born Race.
The God-Born Race had held no special expectations for them and given them no special treatment. They merely hoped that no worse souls would pass through the rifts of time and space.
But Klein asked, "In your view, should that outsider who has earned His Majesty Vili's favor receive greater attention?"
"Landen? He is now a Retainer of the Magic Web, and His Majesty Vili has high hopes for him. That is also why I brought Zhuoqian and the others here."
Gandalf said with a smile, "Though Landen shines brightly now, he is one of the few outsiders who have adapted exceptionally well to this world. If we are to keep watch on anyone, I think it should be those who have not adapted so well and may be exploited by more hidden existences."
The Magic Fairy nodded, then said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I have no more questions. That female mage is already in the corridor."
The Pope was