The next day, the first World Conference of the Radiant Year began in the enormous conference hall.
The many factions attending the conference gathered under the ushers' guidance, found their seats, and quietly waited for proceedings to begin.
Meanwhile, the reporters from the major newspapers, who had been waiting for some time, began entering one after another, excitement shining on every face.
This was arguably the most comprehensive gathering in history, bringing together every force on the seas.
The original nine races, the former navy forces who had become Adventurers after the reforms, the Revolutionary Army that had fully joined the new government, and more than a hundred surviving kings who had not been swept away by the new era were all present. Everyone chatted enthusiastically, as though the radiance of the new era had already illuminated the entire world.
"Those are Giants! They're absolutely enormous!"
"Look! Look! That's Shirahoshi, the princess of the Fish-Men! What a beautiful girl!"
"Heavens, they're so adorable, but so tiny! Could they be the legendary Tontatta? Even they came! It looks like the Holy Church really invited every race to this assembly!"
The reporters pointed at the races rarely seen around the world, snapping away in a flurry of clicks.
Although the various nonhuman races felt somewhat uncomfortable, their warm exchanges with Dragon yesterday had eased their unease considerably. Once they learned that the Holy Church would treat them just like everyone else, they had felt much more reassured.
"Is this the power of the new government? It's incredible!"
"Princess, don't run around! There are so many people here. What if you get lost?"
"Leo, I'm just curious! Look at that mountain-like Giant beside us. He's so huge! I've never seen such an enormous living creature!"
"Princess Mansherry, don't stare at him like that!