In a huge warehouse on the outskirts of Fog City, researchers and scholars were scurrying about, their faces alight with excitement. These researchers and scientists had eagerly crowded around the plants, trees, and metal ores Li Wei had brought back from the Sanctuary world, practically drooling over these rarities.
But that was no longer Li Wei's concern. He stood in the observation room above the warehouse, with the Queen and the Princess Royal beside him. "I've read your report. I never imagined that a place teeming with powerful individuals would have such a backward civilization."
Looking down at the crates filled with all kinds of supplies, as well as the frozen corpse of a Blue Dragon, the Queen could not help marveling. Honestly, judging by the magical wonders Li Wei had brought back, she would never have guessed that most people in that world still burned firewood and rode horses.
"After all, when the sky falls in that world, the tall ones hold it up. Everyone else can just coast through life."
Li Wei shrugged as he spoke. He was not wrong, either. Whenever the Sanctuary world faced a crisis, everyone counted on its legendary powerhouses. As long as they held the line, everyone else could keep singing and dancing as though nothing had happened.
And what if they could not hold the line?
Then everyone prayed to the gods, and died.
"Parliament has read your report. Quite a few members believe the Empire should establish and garrison outposts there to prepare for future expansion. What do you think?"
"What do I think... well, I'm standing here thinking..."
Li Wei spread his hands helplessly.
"Personally, I oppose expanding into that world at present. Logistics would be a problem, and we still haven't developed a sufficient understanding of its spells or