"But... why has no one come to talk to us about an alliance?" At a high-level meeting of the Northwest Republic, someone raised this question.
It was an important question. The nations of the mortal world were all busy forming alliances, so why had no one approached the Northwest Republic?
The Northwest Republic was certainly powerful enough. With more than twenty legendary experts stationed there, they did not fall short against any nation. In fact, most countries in the mortal world had no ability to contend with them at all—especially after Leon stepped into the demigod realm.
The Northwest Republic's position was important as well. Though it lay on the frontier, its portals connected to the capitals and many major cities of nations throughout the world, making it a global commercial hub. Almost all luxury goods and high-priced merchandise had to pass through Void City, saving time and avoiding the risks along the road. Not to mention that it was the most famous city of entertainment on the main plane—even among all worlds. Wealthy people from across the world often came here to enjoy themselves. It also hosted the World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament once every ten years... If the nations of the mortal world wanted to undertake something major, there was no reason for them to deliberately leave the Northwest Republic out.
Many people had vaguely guessed the answer to this question.
"Is it because... of our racial policies?"
The one who laid it bare was Steel, the medical specialist with a rather complicated reputation.
The Northwest Republic's racial policy was unique across the entire main plane. They did not care about racial differences, only whether one obeyed the law. Whether human or orc, living or undead, as long as they were willing to abide by the law,