Earlier, at the Land Planning Department's office in XX District on the Colony World Amat Eiro II.
A tall, powerfully built Stone Person sat facing a human.
"Honored alien guest, you wish to apply for a plot of land to develop, correct?" the receptionist asked with a professional smile.
"Yes. What's the procedure?"
"Well, you need to fill out a written application, specifying the plot you want and your reasons for applying, then hand it to me."
"All right."
Grugulum took the application back for a subordinate to fill out.
"You, fill out this application. I'll hand it in."
"All right, but boss, which plot are we applying for?" the subordinate asked, scratching his head.
"Uh, I'll go ask them."
"Sorry, I forgot to give you the digital map. Please refer to it to select the land you wish to lease." The receptionist still wore her professional smile.
"Thank you."
A day later, Grugulum returned to the counter with the completed application.
"Here's the application. See if you can approve this plot for me."
The receptionist wore a professional smile. "Hmm... I'm sorry, honored alien guest, but the plot you've requested is rather large, and it's one of the few areas here with vegetation. Please obtain approval from the Environmental Protection Office first."
"Approval? What approval?"
"That means you must guarantee that you're acquiring this land for agricultural development. The Environmental Protection Office must conduct an environmental impact assessment, and you can only qualify for the lease once you pass."
"Why worry about the environment?"
"Because this is a Gaia Planet. Damage to the environment could threaten the planet's ability to restore its climate."
"Let me make this clear up front: our cultivation process won't harm the environment. We'll even preserve the existing vegetation while planting. We absolutely won't