The Kronos Kingdom had always devoted itself to exploring space.
Over the years, it had established a secret base on the moon.
It had also acquired the moon's hidden technologies, including a host of advances in artificial humans, robots, and artificial intelligence.
While technological progress across the seas had stagnated, the Kronos Kingdom had entered a technological boom.
These advances were evident in many places on Paros Island.
It felt like stepping into a new world.
With the right opportunity, the Kronos Kingdom could easily turn the gaze of the seas toward the stars.
For a seafaring world that yearned for freedom and adventure, the arrival of the age of visual media and the march of progress had brought changes.
The seas held fewer and fewer secrets, world maps grew increasingly complete, and all manner of extraordinary islands were being documented.
The many adventurers sailing the seas had played a major role in that process.
At such a time, the emergence of a whole new frontier would undoubtedly send everyone flocking toward a new world.
It would usher in a new era.
In May, the third Swordsmanship Tournament arrived as scheduled.
The Swordsmanship Tournament was held every twelve years, and that would not change.
Its exact starting date, however, depended on the circumstances.
The first had begun in March, the second in June, and now the third was starting in May.
Regardless, it would ultimately make little difference.
Besides, the official starting date of the Swordsmanship Tournament was announced to the world six months in advance.
The entire Pluton Sea was buzzing with excitement and bustling with activity.
Paros Island and its neighboring islands were especially lively.
The annual Sigli Auction, which already had a history of over twenty years, was equally popular.
Every year, the many powers of the