Islands had become a continent, their area increasing far more than a hundredfold or a thousandfold. The difference between the two was like that between an ant and an elephant. On a map, many islands were nothing more than tiny dots.
Mapping such an enormous landmass alone would require countless workers and a tremendous amount of time.
A new continent meant the unknown.
Mapping, finding new habitable areas, developing resources, even treasure hunting-there was so much they could do.
There was also the important matter of immigration.
The vast land would surely give rise to countless human settlements, which would eventually grow from villages into towns, then cities and nations!
"The Adventurers' Guild!"
Good emphasized it again.
"We don't have the energy or manpower to explore the new continent. We can leave that work to those energetic adventurers. We only need to pay them and handle things like logistical support, so they have nothing to worry about and can focus all their energy on exploration."
"Mm."
Everyone nodded in tacit understanding.
These so-called adventurers mainly meant pirates who never did anything decent, as well as would-be pirates who wanted to become pirates.
Whether sailing or exploring unknown islands, it was all fraught with danger. Ordinary people couldn't manage it.
Strong, energetic pirates were a perfect fit. It would also give them a chance to turn over a new leaf and do some honest work instead of causing trouble all day.
Even if they died in the wilderness, Hoenn wouldn't lose anything.
At its core, it was an employment relationship, only managed by Hoenn, which would provide pay and benefits such as food, clothing, lodging, and transportation to guide pirates into working.
As the ancestors had said, channeling was better than blocking.
"We can establish a ranking system. The higher an