After leaving the Nock Royal Capital, the prosperity along the road did not diminish by much. The closer they came to the Sacred City, the more small cities surrounded them.
Though none could compare in scale to the Nock Royal Capital, cities with populations ranging from hundreds of thousands to several hundred thousand were everywhere.
From this, it was clear just how prosperous the Sacred Continent truly was.
"Jerry, and everyone else, a few days ago, I already discussed matters with Duke Miller."
"Duke Miller said that given your current circumstances, and with me speaking on your behalf, Chairman Theodore should be willing to offer you assistance. You should have two choices."
"The first is to see whether any other empire in the Sacred Alliance is willing to take you in. You would then join those principalities and make a fresh start!"
"The second is to select a piece of land for you to settle on, where you can develop on your own."
"However, there is something I need to tell you beforehand, so that you will not be disappointed when the time comes."
"That territory will most likely be located on the edge of the Black Rock Plains, closest to the border of the Orc Royal Court."
"After all, every other place has been claimed by the various principalities. Getting them to carve out a piece of fertile land is unlikely."
"Thus, that would mean the territory may be in danger."
"Of course, this second option is only for the case where no empire is willing to accept you. When the time comes, I will do my best to see whether there is an empire willing to take you in, so you will not have to go to a dangerous territory."
"Unfortunately, the Nock Principality has the smallest territory